Knowledge Base Spectrum Analysers

Common HAM and Broadcast uses for a spectrum analyser

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
1. Measuring the performance of a crystal filterHams use crystal filters in their radios to enhance selectivity, but short of installing thefilter there is really no easy way to test one. A spectrum analyser with a tracking generatormakes it fairly easy. Simply feed the tracking gen...

Do I need to have the Advanced Measurement Kit to use UltraSpectrum?

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
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Is the DSA-815 CISPR Compliant?

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
The Rigol DSA-815 Spectrum Analyser represents a significant shift in how companies perform EMI and EMC testing. Now, R&D Engineers can afford to have test equipment that allows them to troubleshoot and test designs on their bench without having to schedule and pay for time at a full compliance lab. As with any product, there are trade-offs for cost vs. ...

EMC PreCompliance Measurements

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
RIGOL Spectrum Analysers are utilized in many applications, but EMC PreCompliance is of particular interest to our customers. All our applications content related to EMC can be found at:www.rigolemc.com...

DSA800 audio demod questions

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
Here are some additional details about the DSA-815 series of spectrum analysers:1) What is the output impedance for the earphone?• Typically around 100 OHM (non-specified)2) What is the output power of e...

Using a Tracking Generator

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
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Hints for optimizing Demodulation with a Spectrum Analyser

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
The Rigol DSA1000 and DSA800 series spectrum analysers have demodulation capabilities.Here are some hints that can optimize the demodulation output.1. Use an antenna matched for the frequencies of interest...

How to measure a Digital TV Pilot Carrier Signal with a DSA815

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
Here is a user submitted  application note on measuring Digital TV Pilot Carrier frequency.Thanks to Frank Hertel Newman-Kees RF Measurements & Engineering.1.    Under Control -- “BW / Det” -- “Det Type”, select POS PEAK Detector....

Spectrum Analyser Feature Demonstration

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
The DSA 800 series of spectrum analysers are packed with features. Spectrum analysers are similar to oscilloscopes.. except that they measure and display amplitude vs. frequency and not amplitude vs. time as a scope does. Typical applications...

Is a Preamp necessary with EMI work?

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
It's generally recommended to use a preamp with a spectrum analyser when performing EMI and EMC pre compliance tests. The preamp is used to amplify the acquired signal above the noise floor for low level signals. ...

What operating system is used on the RSA3000/RSA5000 series spectrum analysers?

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
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DSA800 Series creating manual limit lines

Posted on: December 16th, 2020 by Doug Lovell
16/12/2020
The DSA815 features two pass fail limit lines, one upper and one lower. This document describes how to manually configure the upper limit line. •    In the control menu on the front pane, press Trace/P/F •    Select Pass/Fail ...