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How to measure a filter using a DSA-815-TG Spectrum Analyser

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
How to measure a filter using a DSA-815-TG Spectrum Analyser 17/06/2021
Solution: This document provides step-by-step instructions on using the Rigol DSA800 series of Spectrum Analysers to measure the characteristics of an RF Bandpass filter. NOTE: The DSA must have a Tracking Generator to effectively perform the following test. ...

How to measure an amplifier using a DSA-815-TG?

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
How to measure an amplifier using a DSA-815-TG? 17/06/2021
How to measure an RF Amplifier using a DSA800 Series Spectrum Analyser Solution: This document provides step-by-step instructions on using the Rigol DSA800 series of Spectrum Analysers to measure the characteristics of an RF Amplifier. In addition to the DSA-800 Spectrum Analyser, y...

Keyless Entry System ASK/FSK Analysis

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
Keyless Entry System ASK/FSK Analysis 17/06/2021
RIGOL Technologies extended the RF test system of DSA800 spectrum analyser with additional tests for passive key less entry systems. RIGOL’s test solution is very comfortable to use and much cheaper than other available test systems on the market. Passive keyless entry [PKE] communication is an electron...

EMC Precompliance Testing

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
EMC Precompliance Testing 17/06/2021
Why is Pre-Compliance Testing done? Almost any electronic design slated for commercial use is subject to EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) testing. Any company intending to sell these products into a country must ensure that the product is tested versus specifications set forth by the regulatory body of that country. In the USA, the FCC specifies rules on EMC testing. CISPR ...

TX1000 Transmitter Education Testing Application Note

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
TX1000 Transmitter Education Testing Application Note 17/06/2021
Transmitter Functionality – A Perfect Education Training with DSA800 and TX1000 Board In RF world one of the most interesting techniques is, how to transmit RF data and how does it work? Especially for education market RIGOL Technologies offers a perfect learning tool with spectrum analyser [SA] of ...

EMC Precompliance: Conducted Emission Testing

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
EMC Precompliance: Conducted Emission Testing 17/06/2021
EMC Precompliance Testing: Conducted Emissions Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) can cause undesirable effects on electronic products. These effects can range from annoying glitches to rendering a product unusable. In an effort to minimise these issues, countries have established standards and limits to products that are being sold within that market. This Electromagnetic ...

EMC Precompliance: Near Field Probes

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
EMC Precompliance: Near Field Probes 17/06/2021
EMC Pre-Compliance Testing: Near Field Probing Solution: Electronic products can emit unwanted electromagnetic radiation, or electromagnetic interference (EMI). Regulatory agencies, such as the FCC in North America, create standards that define the allowable limits of EMI over specific frequency ranges. Testing designs and products for compliance to these ...

Measuring Cable Loss with a Spectrum Analyser

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
Measuring Cable Loss with a Spectrum Analyser 17/06/2021
Testing Cable Loss with a Spectrum Analyser Solution: A spectrum analyser with a tracking generator can be a useful piece of test gear. This application note covers making a simple loss measurement on a coaxial cable with BNC connectors. Required: – Two N-type to BNC Adapters. Select adapters that convert N-type (in/out connectors on most spectrum analysers) to the cable...

Using probes with a Spectrum Analyser

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
Using probes with a Spectrum Analyser 17/06/2021
Using a Passive Oscilloscope Probe with a Spectrum Analyser Solution: Spectrum Analysers are typically used to measure radio frequency (RF) signals. The signals are usually delivered to the RF input of the analyser with an antenna, magnetic probe, or using a cable with a matched impedance. This minimises impedance mismatching which lowers reflected power ...

Active loads and the DP800, DP1000 series of Power Supplies

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
Active loads and the DP800, DP1000 series of Power Supplies 17/06/2021
Active loads and the RIGOL DP800 and DP1000 Series 1. 1. Introduction The RIGOL DP800 series and DP1000 series are programmable linear DC power supplies. They can only provide power for a pure load that does not have the ability to ou...

Converting DP800 Record *ROF Files

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
Converting DP800 Record *ROF Files 17/06/2021
Reading Rigol DP800 Record (*.ROF) Files with Excel  Solution: The Rigol DP800 series of power supplies have the option to data log the output voltage and current using the Record feature. This application note covers how to convert the binary file format native to the record file ty...

Temperature Measurement App Note

Posted on: June 17th, 2021 by Doug Lovell
Temperature Measurement App Note 17/06/2021
Every electrical and electronic device brought to market has to be classified and tested based on international guidelines, rules, critical values and safety conditions. Each instrument or device that passes is labelled with a special mark. In most of European countries, this will be declared by CE mark. In the US, there is an FCC approval as well as sometimes a UL listing. This identification has...

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