The Rigol DSA832 is a spectrum analyzer covering 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz, purpose-built for RF and microwave testing across development, troubleshooting, and quality assurance workflows. It delivers -160 dBm typical DANL with the preamplifier enabled, 10 Hz minimum resolution bandwidth, and amplitude accuracy better than 0.8 dB. A 150 dB dynamic range and user-selectable RBW from 10 Hz to 5 MHz support detailed low-level signal characterization. The instrument performs spectrum monitoring, transmission measurement, and signal demodulation with frequency accuracy of ±1 ppm after 30-minute warm-up.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
• Minimum frequency span: 10 Hz
• Maximum frequency span: 3.2 GHz
• Frequency accuracy: ±1 ppm (post warm-up)
• RBW selection: 10 Hz to 5 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence
• RBW shape factor: <5:1 (60 dB:3 dB) typical
Amplitude Specifications
• DANL: -160 dBm typical (preamplifier ON)
• Amplitude accuracy: <0.8 dB total
• Reference level: -80 dBm to +30 dBm
• Dynamic range: 150 dB typical (preamplifier ON, 150 Hz RBW)
• Measurement units: dBm, dBW, V, mV, µV, W, mW, µW, nW
Sweep & Bandwidth
• Minimum sweep time: 5 ms (zero span, minimum RBW)
• Video bandwidth: 1 Hz to 5 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence
• VBW-to-RBW ratio minimum: 1:10
– Key Features
• Real-time spectrum monitoring across the measurement range
• Transmission measurement capability for signal path analysis
• Signal demodulation functions for modulated signal assessment
• 8.4-inch TFT-LCD color display
• USB Host and Device interfaces for control and data transfer
• LAN connectivity (RJ45 Ethernet) for remote operation
• External trigger input via BNC connector
– Physical & Operating Parameters
• Dimensions: 399 mm W × 223 mm H × 133 mm D
• Weight: 3.7 kg (without accessories)
• RF input: Type N female, 50 Ω
• Power: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, ~40 VA
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to +70°C
• Humidity: 5% to 85% relative humidity
