The Tektronix RSA7100B is a wideband real-time signal analyzer that captures and processes RF signals across 16 kHz to 14 GHz (extendable to 26.5 GHz) with 320 MHz real-time bandwidth and up to 800 MHz acquisition bandwidth. The instrument separates RF acquisition from compute processing, enabling real-time spectrum analysis, modulation measurement, and event triggering on signals with pulse widths exceeding 10 µs. It delivers 232 ns minimum event detection, 65 dBc dynamic range, and -168 to -146 dBm/Hz DANL across its operating range.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage
• Operating range: 16 kHz to 14 GHz (optional to 26.5 GHz)
• Real-time bandwidth: 320 MHz standard
• Acquisition bandwidth: Up to 800 MHz above 3.6 GHz
Signal Detection & Fidelity
• Minimum detectable event: 232 ns (100% POI)
• Phase noise: -134 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (10 kHz offset); -115 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz offset (1 GHz); -114 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz offset (5 GHz); -109 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz offset (10 GHz); -103 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz offset (20 GHz)
• Amplitude accuracy: 0.5 dB typical at 10 GHz
• SFDR: 65 dBc
• DANL: -168 to -146 dBm/Hz
• RF input impedance: 50 Ω; VSWR 10 µs
• Internal preamplifier standard up to 3.6 GHz
• Internal GPS receiver with IRIG-B AM/DC and 1 PPS timing references
• SignalVu-PC analysis: spectrum, modulation, vector signal, pulse, WLAN, phase noise, and settling measurements
• DataVu-PC playback: large file analysis with event marking, waveform export, and PDW generation
– Typical Applications
Communications signal analysis, radar monitoring, electronic warfare reconnaissance, spectrum management, and protocol characterization across civilian and military frequency bands.
– Compatibility & Integration
PCIe controller interface via CTRL7100B. IQFlow™ enables data export to external processing systems and recording platforms via 40 GbE or LVDS streaming.
