The Tektronix RSA507A is a USB-connected real-time spectrum analyzer delivering signal analysis from 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz with 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth. Built for portability and field deployment, this instrument captures transient signals with 100% probability of intercept down to 100 μs minimum signal duration and 15 μs minimum event duration. PC-based processing via SignalVu-PC software enables advanced modulation analysis, interference detection, and spectrum monitoring across military, commercial, and research applications.
Technical Specifications
Frequency and Bandwidth
• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz
• Real-time acquisition bandwidth: 40 MHz
• Resolution bandwidth: 1.18 Hz to 8 MHz
• Minimum IQ resolution: 17.9 ns (at 40 MHz bandwidth)
Amplitude and Dynamic Range
• Amplitude range: +30 dBm to -160 dBm
• Maximum RF input: +20 dBm (below 10 MHz); +30 dBm (above 10 MHz)
• RF attenuator: 0 dB to 51 dB (1 dB steps)
• Dynamic range (typical): 70 dB
• Spurious-free dynamic range (typical): 70 dBc
• Displayed average noise level: -160 dBm/Hz
• Noise floor: -155 dBm
Signal Integrity
• SSB phase noise: -94 dBc/Hz @ 1 GHz (10 kHz offset)
• Frequency stability: ±0.08 ppm (±0.025 ppm with GNSS)
• Maximum acquisition time: 2.0 s
– Key Features
• Demodulation modes: AM, FM, phase modulation
• Detection options: Peak, RMS, quasi-peak
• Standard filter bandwidths: 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz (EMI optional)
• Optional modulation analysis: 27 types including QAM, QPSK, FSK, GMSK, APSK
• Protocol support: P25 (Phase I/II), 802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac, Bluetooth (BR/LE/5.0/EDR), LTE
• Advanced measurements: Pulse analysis, AM/FM/PM audio with SINAD and THD, signal classification, survey
• File playback with full domain analysis
– Environmental and Physical
• Dimensions: 271.3 mm L × 299.1 mm W × 67.3 mm H
• Weight: 2.54 kg (without battery); 2.99 kg (with battery)
• Operating temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C (without battery); -10 °C to +45 °C (with battery)
• Environmental rating: MIL-STD-28800 Class 2 shock and vibration
– Compatibility & Integration
USB interface with PC-based SignalVu-PC software platform enables remote operation and advanced post-processing capabilities across desktop and field environments.
