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Datasheet Literature Number: ReleaseDate Spectrum Analyzer
The RSA306B uses your PC and Tektronix SignalVu-PC™ RF Signal Analysis Software to provide real time spectrum analysis, streaming capture and deep signal analysis capabilities for signals from 9 kHz to 6.2 GHz, all in a low-cost, highly portable …37W-60375-14
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Manuals Manual Type Part Number: ReleaseDate RSA306B and RSA306B-SMA
Spectrum Analyzers Installation and SafetyPrimary User 071348302 SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis Software Programmer Manual
Vector Signal Analysis SoftwareProgrammer Manuals 077072119 SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis Software Help
Vector Signal Analysis Software for PCPrimary User 077072020 SignalVu-PC
Vector Signal Analysis SoftwareHelp Files 077072015 RSA306, RSA306B, and RSA500A/600A Programmer Manual
Spectrum Analyzer Application Programming Interface (API)Programmer Manuals 077103105 RSA306B Series
Real-Time Spectrum AnalyzerDeclassification and SecurityDeclassification Manuals 077124201 RSA306B Real-Time USB Spectrum Analyzer
Specifications and Performance VerificationPerformance Verification 077124301 RSA306, RSA306B, and RSA500A/600A
Spectrum Analyzer Application Programming Interface (API)Programmer Manuals 077103104 RSA300, RSA500, RSA600 Series
Spectrum Analyzers Self-Guided Demo Training ManualTraining/Tutorials 071333002 RSA306BRACK
RSA306B Rackmount Kit Installation ManualUser Manuals 075109400 RSA306B Series
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Declassification and Security InstructionsDeclassification Manuals 077124200 RTSA V3 Demo Board Quick Reference Card
Quick Reference CardUser Manuals 071332901 RSA306 USB Spectrum Analyzer
Specifications and Performance Verification (Version 0 RF Signal Path Gain Cal) Technical ReferencePerformance Verification 077103001 RSA306 USB Spectrum Analyzer
Specifications and Performance Verification (Version 1 RF Signal Path Gain Cal) Technical ReferencePerformance Verification 077113300 RSA306
Spectrum Analyzer Declassification and Security InstructionsDeclassification Manuals 077103301 RSA306RACK
RSA306 Rackmount Kit Installation ManualUser Manuals 071332702 Tektronix RSA306
USB Spectrum Analyzer Self-Guided Demo Training ManualTraining/Tutorials 071333000 RTSA V3
Demo Board User User ManualUser Manuals 077103800 RSA300TRANSIT
RSA300 Transportation Case InstructionsUser Manuals 071332600
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Technical Documents Document Type ReleaseDate Optimizing Frequency Settling Time Measurements
Frequency settling time is an essential measurement in the design and evaluation of RF synthesizers, programmable oscillators, phase locked loop circuits, and more. This technical brief highlights the steps taken to reduce the noise/variation on a …Technical Brief Conducted and Radiated Emissions Testing
This application note provides an overview of EMI testing and includes a step-by-step guide for performing pre-compliance testing with test set-ups, setting up a measurement, configuring accessories to increase measurement accuracy, how to perform …Application Note Mixed Domain System Validation with Low-Cost Instruments
The power and flexibility of modern test equipment continues to evolve and expand. This application note discusses how a Tektronix 2 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope and a low-cost USB-based realtime spectrum analyzer can be used to validate …Application Note 2 Series MSO for Automotive Test and Debug
This flyer highlights how the 2 Series MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope can make automotive test and debug easier.Fact Sheet Recommended Electronics Engineering Benches for Education
Recommended Education Bench Configurations Start with one of these three configurations to create the bench best suited for your students Fundamental Teaching Lab Prepare …Technical Brief Oxford Brookes University Case Study
Tektronix gave a team of student engineers the tools they needed to build an electric racecar, accelerating their knowledge of engineering. Read this story about how they were able to apply the principles learned in the classroom to a hands-on …Case Study Solutions for RADAR and Electronic Warfare
PRODUCTS FOR THE ENTIRE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE Tektronix offers a wide range of hardware and software built to help you design and test mission-critical RF systems, such as military comms, radar and electronic warfare—from …Brochure Advanced Radar Analysis: Tools for Measuring Modern Radar Application Note
Introduction In designing modern electronic warfare and radar systems, you face significant challenges. You must develop solutions with the flexibility and adaptability required for next-generation threat detection and avoidance. To succeed, you …Application Note Spectrum Monitoring Moves to the Edge with Intel NUC Mini PCs
This case study explores the potential of combining Tektronix USB-based signal analyzers and Intel® NUC Mini PCs for a fast, cost-effective spectrum monitoring solution. Drone detection is just one of many applications for Tektronix’s USB-based Real …Case Study eGuide to RF Signals
A GUIDE TO THE RADIO SPECTRUM UNLICENSED/ISM BANDS CELLULAR RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCAST LAND MOBILE RADIO AERONAUTICAL COMMUNICATIONS WEATHER RADAR WHAT’S A SPECTRUM DISPLAY? Additional …How-to Guide Detecting Drones Using a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
No one denies, flying a drone can be fun. For RC and photography enthusiasts, a drone is a source of entertainment, and with a camera attached, a provider of breathtaking birdseye views. In a few short years, the number …Application Note EMI Pre-Compliance Testing and Troubleshooting with Tektronix EMCVu
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and the related electromagnetic interference (EMI) seems to be one of those necessary evils that must be overcome prior to marketing commercial or consumer electronic products, as well as military …Application Note Fast 3D EMC/EMI Scan with Detectus Scanning System and Tektronix Real Time Spectrum Analyzers
Customer Solution Summary CHALLENGE Eggtronic faced challenges in modeling the behavior of EMI emissions of their design layout in order to optimize it. The impact of applying the right decoupling capacitors on the board was …Case Study Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems and Remote/Passive Keyless Entry
Today, more sophisticated and sensitive RF electronic components and devices are being included in automobiles. These advances have resulted in much safer, efficient, and connected vehicles. They have also created new challenges for RF testing and …Application Note Automotive EMI/EMC Pre-compliance Tests
Introduction Electromagnetic interference (EMI) regulations are in place throughout the world to provide improved reliability and safety for users of electrical and electronic equipment. The automotive industry and individual …Application Note Programmatic Control on Tektronix USB Real Time Spectrum Analyzers
Introduction Using the latest in commercial interfaces and available computing power, the Tektronix RSA 300/500/600 USB real time spectrum analyzers separate signal acquisition from measurement, dramatically lowering the cost of …Application Note Low Cost, High Speed Spectrum Analyzers For RF Manufacturing
Application Note Low Cost RF Sensors
Introduction Radio monitoring systems have historically been operated by government and military organization who need to have situational awareness of the radio spectrum. These large systems were expensive and required significant …Application Note How mobile Network Operators use Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
Field service organizations for mobile communication of network operators are using Tektronix USB-based real-time spectrum analyzer for daily work, hundreds of technicians in different service regions are responsible to keep the health of the mobile …How-to Guide Understanding Radar Signals Using Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
The transient nature of radar pulses combined with modern pulse compression schemes often demand carefully designed test setups. This Primer will cover measurements methods, choosing your measurement parameters, how to find the pulse, estimating the …Primer Real-Time Spectrum Analysis for EMI Diagnostics
Introduction From the first wireless transmissions, electromagnetic interference (EMI) has been a concern for design engineers. The earliest spark-gap transmitters had no facility for spectrum control, and the presence of two …Application Note Low-cost EMI Pre-compliance Testing Using a Spectrum Analyzer
EMI regulations are in place throughout the world to provide improved reliability and safety for users of electrical and electronic equipment. To ensure compliance with these regulations, many companies employ the services …Application Note Wireless Connectivity Overview
Our “Wireless Connectivity Test” application note describes the most popular wireless connectivity standards for IoT (including LoRa and SigFox) and compares each standard from a cost, range, data rate and power requirements perspectives. Also …Application Note DPX Acquisition Technology for Spectrum Analyzers Fundamentals
A Revolutionary Tool for Signal Discovery, Trigger, Capture and Analysis Detection is the first step in characterizing, diagnosing, understanding and resolving any problem relating to timevariant signals. As more …Primer Fundamentals of Real-Time Spectrum Analysis
The document offers a detailed overview of Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (RTSAs), discussing their development, functionality, and various applications. It begins with a historical perspective on RF signal technology and its evolution, leading to the …Interference Hunting Application Note
Introduction Over the past decade there has been a dramatic increase in the population of wireless transmitters found in the world, with the inevitable result being a dramatic increase in radiofrequency noise pollution. Every significant …Application Note USB Spectrum Analyzers and SignalVu-PC FAQ
This document contains answers to questions about the RSA306/306B, RSA500A and RSA600A USB spectrum analyzers, and their associated SignalVu-PC software.Fact Sheet TransSiP Breakthrough into Power Conversion Switching Noise
Tektronix RSA306 Spectrum Analyzer with DPX give TransSiP insightCase study for how TransSiP used the RSA 306 to capture and analyze short time varying transient events.Case Study Improve Your Wireless and RF Classes with Live Signals
Today’s graduating electrical engineers need marketable skills which are typically not developed in undergraduate curricula. More and more educators see the value of utilizing more hands-on activities to improve a student’s understanding of …Case Study RF Recording and Playback Solutions
Introduction to RF Record and Playback Spectrum management, RF interference analysis, signal acquisition, product testing and validation, RF system design, communication security, and academic research, all routinely perform or can benefit from the …Application Note
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Software Document Type Part Number: ReleaseDate SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis Software - V5.3.0043
This version introduces enhancements for multi-channel analysis using 5 or 6 Series MSO oscilloscopes, including ability to measure phase difference between channels, organize displays by source or measurement, and view each channel as a different …Application 066143445 SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis Software - V5.0.0169
This version introduces multi-channel analysis capability for MSO5, MSO5B, MSO6, MSO6B, and LPD64 series instruments. General Signal Viewing and Pulsed RF multi-channel analysis can be performed on RF, IQ, or differential IQ signal source types. RF …Application 066143441 SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis Software - V4.5.0093
SignalVu-PC software V4.5.0093 brings the full vector signal analysis (VSA) engine of the Tektronix Real-Time Signal Analyzer (RTSA) to your computer, tablet, or Windows embedded oscilloscope, enabling you to analyze live signals, as well as perform …Application 066143429 SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis Software - V4.1.0022
SignalVu-PC VSA software brings the analysis engine of the Tektronix Real-Time Signal Analyzer (RTSA) to your computer, enabling you to analyze live signals from RSA306, RSA500, RSA600, RSA7100A\B Spectrum Analyzers, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO64 …Application 066143424 RSA Application Programming Interface – API for 64-Bit Linux – V1.0.0014
The RSA API is a Linux C/C++ Shared Objects that provides direct access to RSA300/500/600 devices. It enables full control of the RSA and provides several forms of data and measurements to support custom applications independent of SignalVu-PC …Application 066207701 RSA Application Programming Interface – API for 64-Bit Linux – CANDIDATE V0.13.220.16
The RSA API is a Linux C/C++ Shared Objects that provides direct access to RSA300/500/600 devices. It enables full control of the RSA and provides several forms of data and measurements to support custom applications independent of SignalVu-PC …Application 066207700 RSA Application Programming Interface - API for 64-Bit Windows - V3.23.0022
This release adds support for the RSA513A and 518A models. The RSA API is a Windows C/C++ DLL that provides direct access to RSA300/500/600 devices. It enables full control of the RSA and provides several forms of data and measurements to support …Application 066169110 RSA Application Programming Interface - API for 32-Bit Windows - V3.23.0022
This release adds support for the RSA513A and 518A models. The RSA API is a Windows C/C++ DLL that provides direct access to RSA300/500/600 devices. It enables full control of the RSA and provides several forms of data and measurements to support …Application 066176207 DataVu-PC Recorded Signal Analysis Software - V1.2.26
DataVu-PC analysis software for recordings makes short work of searching through large datasets for signals of interest. You can measure pulses and mark signals for export to other analysis programs, reducing time spent in post-capture analysis …066190103 TekRSA300 IVI-COM Driver v1.0 for RSA306
The TekRSA300 series IVI-COM Driver is a custom specific IVI driver that requires RSA306 API software library to communicate to the RSA306 instrument. In addition to complying with a standard API for IVI Driver class, this driver provides RSA306 …Firmware 066174200
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FAQS FAQ ID What do the red/green lights on the RSA306 indicate?
Solid Green: Instrument has finished boot-up up and is ready to connect or operate.Red: Unable to power up, or re-booting the instrumentFlashing green: Transferring data69451 After installation of SignalVu-PC and the Tektronix RSA306 USB driver, I cannot get the instrument to be found with SignalVu-PC Live Link.
In older PCs, the latest manufacturer’s drivers for the PC and for the processor may need to be installed. Check on the website of your PC manufacturer and at the Intel website for the latest drivers for your PC.69431 After installing SignalVu-PC I encounter the following error. SignalVu-PC Error 1722. There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel or package vendor. Action RegisterSidewinder, location: C:\Program Files\Tektronix\SignalVu-PC\, command: "C:\Program Files\Tektronix\SignalVu-PC\SignalVu-PC.exe" /register
There can be several reasons for the 1722 error. The most common are: 1. In Dot Net 4.5 or greater installed? If not try installing Dot Net 4.5 or higher. 2. If you have Dot Net 4.5 or greater try repairing Dot Net Framework 4.5 on Windows …72236 The Green LED on my RSAXXX is on, but I cannot connect to SignalVu-PC?
After installation of SignalVu-PC and the Tektronix USB driver, I cannot get the instrument to be found with SignalVu-PC. Note: The first time connecting to the instrument may require up to 30 seconds for SignalVu-PC to find the instrument …251141 What are the PC hardware requirements to run the RSA306 with SignalVu-PC or the API?
A PC with Windows 7, Windows 8/ 8.1, Windows 10 64-bit operating system and a USB 3.0 connection is required for operation of the RSA306. 8 GB RAM and 20 GB free drive space is required for installation of SignalVu-PC. For full performance of the …69411 What’s the longest USB 3.0 cable I can use with the RSA306?
The instrument ships with a 1M USB 3.0 cable. If a longer cable is needed, purchase a high quality cable. The RSA306 is powered by the USB 3.0 cable, and draws about 800 milliamps when operating. Lower quality cables may have higher resistance …69436 What is the maximum RF bandwidth supported by the Real Time Spectrum Analysis products?
The RSA306B has a maximum bandwidth of 6.2 GHz. The RSA500 has a maximum bandwidth of 18 GHz. The RSA600 has a maximum bandwidth of 7.5 GHz. The RSA7100B has a maximum bandwidth of 26.5 GHz. See the Spectrum Analyzers page for the …64186 What is the part number for the RSA306/306B, RSA503A/507A, RSA603A/607A demo kit?
Part number for the demo kit is RSA-DKIT The demo manual can be found here: https://www.tek.com/spectrum-analyzer/rsa306-usb-manual-272176 Where do I get the USB driver for the RSA306?
It is installed when you install SignalVu-PC SVE or the application programming interface. The driver is also available separately on the USB thumb-drive included with the RSA306 .69426 What PC should I get to work with the RSA306?
Any PC that meets the performance requirements should work. Tektronix doesn’t make a specific recommendation, but a list of models we’ve evaluated is shown below. In one case, we’ve found an Intel core i5-based tablet (Surface 3 Pro) that does meet …69416 What is the difference between the RSA306 and the RSA306B?
The primary differences between RSA306 and RSA306B are the RSA306B has the following improvements: Residual spurious improved by 10 dB overall and >40 dB at select frequencies Spurious with signal improved by 10 dB up to 3 GHz to -60 dBc Amplitude …474076 What if my disk drive doesn't meet the write-speed requirement for my RSA306?
If a disk drive with streaming storage rates <300 MB/sec is used, you will not be able to stream data to the drive without gaps. The unit will still write to the drive, but it will not be seamless. All other functions will work, including capturing …69421 Can I communicate with multiple USB RSAs Simultaneously?
Yes there are two options to communicate with multiple RSA's: Two USB RSA's can be controlled through the software DataVu-PC. DataVu-PC offers recording using two RSAs so that you can operate at two independent frequencies and spans simultaneously …773771 When using SignalVu-PC how do I find my system's Host ID?
To find the Host Id while using SignalVu-PC select Tools > Licenses > Manage. This will open the Manage Licenses window. Under the Select license host window on the left choose the system that you wish to view the Host ID. <> refers … 474071 How can I tell if my PC or labtop supports USB 3.0?
The best way is to ask Windows. In Windows 7, from the Start button, open Control Panel and select Device Manager. In Windows 8, search on ‘Device Manager’, select it and look for USB 3.0 as shown belowThe USB installation is detailed in Universal …69441 How can I tell if the RSA306 is connected?
When first attached to your computer, the RSA306 status light is red and it begins installing the RSA306 Device Drivers. When the drivers are installed, the RSA306 internally boots up and its light turns green. (This takes about 5 seconds.) When …69446 How do I tell if my RSAxxx has successfully connecting to my computer?
Watch the USB status LED when you first plug in the USB cable. See actions below: Note: When you first connect the USB cable to a PC USB 3 port (for the first time) this light may be red for up to up to maybe one minute as the USB driver is installed …251136 As a Windows C/C++ DLL, the RSA API can be used in many C/C++ development environments including National Instruments LabWindows/CVI. However, due to the way LabWindows/CVI 2010 handles the loading of external .DLLs, the compiled executable will experience a fatal run-time error. When this occurs you will receive a message like the following:FATAL RUN-TIME ERRORUnknown source position, thread id 0x0000XXXXA non-debuggable thread caused a ‘General Protection’ fault at address 0xXXXXXXXX.Please note: this issue has been confirmed to exist in LabWindows/CVI 2010 and may exist in other versions of LabWindows/CVI as well. LabWindows/CVI 2015 has shown not to exhibit this problem.
National Instrument has confirmed this issue with other external libraries and has written up a KnowledgeBase article showing how to fix the issue. You can read this article at the following URL.http://digital.ni.com/public …72206 Can I record data from two USB RSA’s at the same time?
Yes recording of streaming data is possible up to 40MHz bandwidth for either free running or triggered data, using DataVu-PC with the RSA500A, RSA600A, or RSA306B’s. Playback Information – The FFT time, sample time resolution, resolution bandwidth …474116 How to open saved RSA306/B, RSA500 or RSA600 Series .r3a or .r3f files in MATLAB?
Option 1: You can play back .r3f files with Tektronix SignalVu-PC VSA software application (version 3.6.0043 or greater). The base SignalVu-PC VSA software is a free program and is available for download at www.tektronix.com/downloads (search for …69531 Can I connect to two USB RSA's at the same time?
Using DataVu-PC you can indeed connect to two RSA500A, RSA600A, or RSA306B’s concurrently. Both SA’s need USB3.0 connections and adequate throughput, then you can select RSA LiveVu 1 and 2. Trial licenses for DataVu-PC functionality can be found …474111
