Tektronix RSA306 Reference guide

Tektronix RSA306
USB Spectrum Analyzer
Self-Guided Demo
*P071333000*
071-3330-00

Tektronix RSA306
USB Spectrum Analyzer
Self-Guided Demo
www.tektronix.com
071-3330-00
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Demo guide overview ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Fundamental operations of spectrum analyzers ...................................................................................... 5
Real-time DPX .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Modulation ................................................................................................................................................ 6
EMI spurious search ................................................................................................................................. 7
Over-the-air demo .................................................................................................................................... 7
Setup .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Demo instructions
Demo 1: Basic spectrum measurements with markers ................................................................................ 11
Demo 2: Power measurements with markers .............................................................................................. 26
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Demo 3: Traces and detectors ..................................................................................................................... 29
Demo 4: Save and recall .............................................................................................................................. 37
Demo 5: DPX and transient capture ............................................................................................................ 41
Demo 6: Transient capture - Mask test and act on violation ........................................................................ 51
Demo 7: Analog modulation analysis ........................................................................................................... 59
Demo 8: Digital modulation analysis ............................................................................................................ 67
Demo 9: EMI spurious .................................................................................................................................. 76
Demo 10: FM listening (Demo board not needed) ....................................................................................... 83
Demo 11: ISM band DPX (Demo board not needed) ................................................................................... 89
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ii RSA306 Self-Guided Demo

Introduction
With this guide, you will explore what you can do with the RSA306 USB spectrum analyzer. Applications range from
simple frequency / amplitude measurements of RF signals to real-time and modulation analysis that provide you with
a complete system view of your device under test.
RSA306 Self-Guided Demo 1

Check list for the demo
Before beginning the demo, please be sure you have the following items:
Item Illustration
RSA306 USB spectrum analyzer
RTSA demo board
Introduction
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Item Illustration
USB Y-cable (to power the board)
N-BNC adapter
Whip antenna
Introduction
RSA306 Self-Guided Demo 3

Item Illustration
BNC cable
USB 3.0 cable
Introduction
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