Spectrum analyzers and vector signal analyzers are two instruments commonly employed to analyze electrical signals. This tutorial covers the basics of how to make the best use of these instruments.

Today, three basic types of spectrum analyzers exist: the swept-tuned spectrum analyzer (SA), the vector signal analyzer (VSA), and the real-time spectrum analyzer (RTSA).

Ted’s Rigol spectrum analyzer consists of two basic parts. The tracking generator generates a signal, which is fed through the device under test. The spectrum analyzer receives the signal coming ...

David A. Jaffe, Spectrum Analysis Tutorial, Part 2: Properties and Applications of the Discrete Fourier Transform, Computer Music Journal, Vol. 11, No. 3 (Autumn ...

The basic tool for characterizing radar signals is the spectrum analyzer or signal analyzer, which measures the power content of radar signals as a function of frequency. This capability is important ...

Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) recently released their new affordable handheld spectrum analyzer, the model FPH “Spectrum Rider”. The basic unit tunes from 5 kHz to 2 GHz, but may be user upgraded to a top end ...

Tektronix, Inc., a leading innovator of signal generation and analysis solutions required for the microwave and RF industry, today announced the H500 and SA2500 Handheld Spectrum Analyzers that ...

An instrument that can map the power and phase distributions of vortex light beams that have orbital angular momentum (OAM) has been built. The ability to measure the OAM distribution of vortex ...