Signal Analysis

Whether intentional or unintentional, many types of RF and Microwave devices and components have signals that change over time. Controlled devices like PLLs and VCOs must be accurately characterized for settling type and dynamic phase-noise performance. Signals that intentionally change frequency, such as channel-hopping LOs, need to be validated for proper function. Bias amplifier power supplies may change with increased power consumption from a DSP or CPU load on an integrated source. These events are elusive to discover, trigger, capture and analyze with most commercial test equipment. Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers provide the unique insight necessary for the accurate characterization of signals that change frequency over time.

Application Information

• Fundamentals of Digital Phosphor Technology in Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (591 kB)
• Characterizing Phase Locked Loops Using Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (5.1 MB)
• RTSA Analysis Toolset Handles Challenging Jitter Measurements (110 kB)
• Choose the Right Platform for Your Jitter Measurements (4 MB)
• Spectrum Analyzer Measurements Near the Noise Floor (32 kB)
• Power Supply Testing Using Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (176 kB)
• EMI Measurements Using Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (176 kB)
• Advantages of Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers in Laser Applications (176 kB)
• Capturing and Measuring Microphonics and Phase-Hits with the RTSA (699 kB)
• Advantages of Real-time Spectrum Analyzers in High Energy Physics Applications (819 kB)