Summary of RIGOL RSA3000N/5000N REAL TIME SPECTRUM ANALYZERS WITH VECTOR NETWORK ANALYSIS
Rigol’s RSA3000N and RSA5000N Real Time Spectrum Analyzers add built-in tracking generators and vector network analysis to 6.5 GHz, providing S11 and S21 reflection and transmission measurements, distance-to-fault, Smith chart and polar displays, phase/group delay, and a 10.1 inch multi-touch LCD. They run Linux, support remote control, and include front-panel buttons, keyboard and mouse input for component characterization, antenna tuning, and signal-path debugging.
Parts used in the Rigol RSA3000N/5000N Real Time Spectrum Analyzer:
- Rigol RSA3000N Real Time Spectrum Analyzer with tracking generator and VNA to 6.5 GHz
- Rigol RSA5000N Real Time Spectrum Analyzer with tracking generator and VNA to 6.5 GHz
- Built-in tracking generator
- Vector Network Analysis (VNA) capability for S11 and S21
- 10.1 inch multi-touch LCD touchscreen
- Front panel buttons
- Keyboard input
- Mouse input
- Linux operating system
- Remote communication interface
Rigol RSA3000N/5000N Real Time Spectrum Analyzers include a built-in tracking generator to offer real-time spectrum analysis and vector network analysis up to 6.5GHz with S11 and S21 reflection and transmission analysis.
Saelig Company, Inc. has announced that the Rigol RSA3000 and RSA5000 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer series now includes five “N” versions which offer vector network analysis up to 6.5GHz. Built on Rigol’s Ultra Real platform, these VNAs offer S11 and S21 reflection and transmission analysis. They feature multi-touch user control via a 10.1” LCD touchscreen. Front panel buttons, keyboard, and mouse input are also available for a straightforward user interface. They run on a Linux operating system to provide a reliable and stable interface, with remote communication access also available.
Customers needing to characterize active or passive components, identify signal path errors, or tune antennas will benefit from this VNA solution, which enables complex measurements including distance to fault and S parameters. S11, or forward reflection co-efficient, allows engineers to quickly visualize and measure a component’s response on a Smith chart and polar plane while measuring the component’s magnitude and SWR. This is important when characterizing the performance of passive components such as attenuators, splitters, and filters.
S21, or forward transmission coefficient, allows engineers to quickly visualize how amplifiers, filters and cabling components affect impedance or phase as a function of frequency. View phase or group delay as a function of frequency or magnitude to quickly determine and confirm critical specifications. Distance to fault measurements allow engineers to easily debug connectivity issues that cannot be seen from visual inspection. The spectrum analyzer uses signal reflections to calculate the distance to a fault anomaly.
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- Can the RSA3000N/5000N perform vector network analysis?
Yes, the RSA3000N and RSA5000N include vector network analysis up to 6.5 GHz supporting S11 and S21. - What measurements can be visualized for S11?
S11 can be visualized on a Smith chart and polar plane, and magnitude and SWR can be measured. - What does S21 allow engineers to observe?
S21 allows visualization of how amplifiers, filters, and cabling affect impedance or phase as a function of frequency, and view phase or group delay versus frequency or magnitude. - Do these analyzers support distance to fault measurements?
Yes, the analyzers support distance to fault measurements using signal reflections to calculate the distance to a fault anomaly. - What user interfaces are available on the instruments?
They offer a 10.1 inch multi-touch LCD touchscreen, front panel buttons, keyboard, and mouse input. - What operating system do the RSA3000N/5000N run?
They run on a Linux operating system. - Is remote communication available?
Yes, remote communication access is available. - Who benefits from using these VNA-equipped analyzers?
Customers characterizing active or passive components, identifying signal path errors, or tuning antennas will benefit.
