12 best spectrum analyzers
A spectrum analyzer is a critical instrument in the field of electrical testing and measurement. It is commonly used in various industrial and scientific applications to analyze and visualize the frequency components of a signal. Here are some key aspects of spectrum analyzers:
Function: Spectrum analyzers are used to examine the frequency domain characteristics of an electrical signal. They provide a graphical representation of signal amplitudes versus frequency, allowing engineers and technicians to analyze the spectral composition of a signal.
Frequency Range: Spectrum analyzers can cover a wide frequency range, from audio frequencies (typically a few Hertz) to radio frequencies (up to several gigahertz). Some specialized analyzers can even handle higher frequencies used in microwave and millimeter-wave applications.
Applications:
- RF Analysis: Spectrum analyzers are essential for analyzing and characterizing radio frequency (RF) signals, such as those used in wireless communication, radar systems, and satellite communication.
- Audio Analysis: They are used in audio engineering to assess audio signal quality, identify unwanted noise or interference, and troubleshoot audio systems.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing: Spectrum analyzers are used to test electronic devices and equipment for compliance with electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) standards.
- Signal Integrity Analysis: In digital electronics, spectrum analyzers can help identify signal integrity issues, jitter, and harmonic distortions in high-speed data transmission.
Display: Spectrum analyzers typically display signal amplitude on the vertical axis (in decibels) and frequency on the horizontal axis. This results in a graphical representation known as a frequency spectrum or spectrum plot.
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): RBW is a crucial parameter that determines the ability of a spectrum analyzer to separate closely spaced frequency components. Smaller RBW values provide better frequency resolution but may slow down measurements.
Sweep Time: The sweep time is the duration required for the analyzer to scan and display the entire frequency range of interest.Faster sweep times are desirable for real-time analysis of dynamic signals.
Markers and Marking Functions: Spectrum analyzers often provide marker functions to measure signal amplitudes at specific frequencies, peak markers to identify the highest signal amplitude, and delta markers to calculate the difference between two marker frequencies.
Amplitude Accuracy: The accuracy of amplitude measurements is crucial, especially in applications where signal levels need to be precisely determined.
Spectrum Analysis Modes: Some spectrum analyzers offer various analysis modes, including peak hold, average, and trace math functions, to assist in signal analysis.
Portability: Depending on the application, spectrum analyzers come in various form factors, including benchtop, handheld, and rack-mounted units, to accommodate different measurement scenarios.
Spectrum analyzers are versatile tools that play a vital role in RF design, telecommunications, audio engineering, and various other fields where understanding the frequency domain characteristics of signals is essential for quality control, troubleshooting, and compliance with standards.
Below you can find our editor's choice of the best spectrum analyzers on the marketProduct description
Siglent’s SSA3000X family of spectrum analyzers offer a frequency range of 9 KHz to 2.1/3.2 GHz. With their light weight, small size, and friendly user interface, the SSA3000s present a large, bright easy to read display, powerful and reliable automatic measurements, and plenty of impressive features. Applications include research and development, education, production, maintenance, and pre-compliance testing.
- All-Digital IF Technology
- Frequency Range from 9 kHz up to 2.1 GHz
- -161 dBm/Hz Displayed Average Noise Level (Typ.)
- -98 dBc/Hz @10 kHz Offset Phase Noise (1 GHz, Typ.)
- 1 Hz Minimum Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)
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Product features
Key Features
- All-Digital IF Technology
- TG standard
- -161 dBm/Hz Displayed Average Noise Level (Typ.)
- -98 dBc/Hz @10 kHz Offset Phase Noise (1 GHz, Typ.)
- Standard Preamplifier
- Reflection/VSWR Measurement Kit (Opt.*)
- Advanced Measurement Kit/Waterfall Chart (Opt.*)
- EMI Pre-compliance Measurements Kit (Opt.*)
Easy to operate, Support four independent traces and cursors
Four selectable color-coded traces can be used for different functions (ie. Max Hold, Min Hold, Clear-Write, Math, Average, etc)
Four movable markers.
1 Hz Minimum Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)
RBW: 1 Hz – 1 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence.
(Minimum RBW depends on Frequency Span)
151 dBm Displayed Average Noise Level (RBW=10 Hz)
Phase noise -98 dBc/Hz @ 1 GHz @ 10 kHz offset
Zero span and demodulation capabilities
AM / FM demodulation with audio output jack.
Advanced measurement kit (AMK-SSA3000X) includes on-screen ACPR measurements
Channel power, Adjacent channel power ratio, TIme domain power, Occupied BW, Third-order intercept, Spectrum monitor (waterfall)
On-screen VSWR/Return Loss measurements with the reflection measurement option (REFL-SSA3000X)
Available with or without directional coupler
EMI filters and Quasi-Peak detector following CISPR 16 (EMI-SSA3000X)
Comes with EMI report software. Speeds measurement time, generates test reports
Product description
Specifications:
Scanning span: 7M (10Khz), 35M (50khz), 70M (100Khz), 140M (200Khz), 350M (500Khz).
RBW: 10khz, 50khz, 100khz, 200khz, 500khz a total of 5 gears are adjustable.
Screen scanning points: 700 points.
Spectrum display range: 35M-4400Mhz; input impedance: 50 ohms.
the maximum access signal: 10dB.
DBm range: -80dB ----- 10dB (supports manual adjustment of the calibration range).
Package size:15x10x5cm
Package weight:360g
Package Included:
1x Spectrum Analyzer
1x USb
- Portable Handheld Spectrum Analyzer: Adopt stm32f407 single-chip microcomputer (main frequency 168M) and 4.3-inch TFT LCD (480*800) color LCD screen.
- Scope of application: walkie-talkie, toy remote control, 2.4Gwifi.
- Internal integrated lithium battery charging circuit.
- All aluminum alloy shell + rotary encoder control.
- USB power supply, full English display.
Product description
Description
Spectrum snalyzers shell size, 58.7mm x 91.3mm x 17.1mm (excluding protrusions).frequency accuracy, <2ppm.frequency stability, <1ppm,.display, 2.8 inch TFT (320 x 240) resistive touch screen.Power supply: USB 5V 150mA, built-in 650mAh battery, maximum charging current 300mA, charging time 1 hour 2 hours.
Features
Spectrum analyzer
-Color: Black.
-Material:Plastic.
-Size:20x 13 x3cm / 7.87x5.11x 1.18 in.
-Weight:0.25kg.
Package Including
1 * TinySA 2.8 inch Spectrum Analyzer
n2 * 20cm SMA-SMA RG174 RF Cable
n1 * USB Type-C Data Cable
n1 * Hand Strap
n1 * SMA Female to Female Connector
n1 * SMA Telescopic Antenna
- The tiny spectrum analyzer has a high-input mode specification. The high-input mode uses a second receiver to achieve low-IF reception, without pre-image and spurious filters
- The audio music spectrum analyzer can choose AM, narrowband FM and broadband modulation or sweep output on a selectable frequency span
- Since the selection of tinySA internal components has achieved a careful balance between performance and cost you must be aware that tinySA has great limitations compared to professional spectrum analyzers
- The spectrum analyzer has large battery capacity, built-in 650mAh battery, maximum charging current 300mA, charging time 1 hour 2 hours
- The tinySA 2.8 inch spectrum analyzer has the maximum resolution filter, and the scanning speed exceeds 1000 points/sec. Automatically optimize the actual scan points to ensure that the entire scan range is covered, regardless of the resolution bandwidth selected
Product description
Transform a smartphone or tablet into a spectrum analyzer (755-928 MHz)! This perfectly portable tool is the ideal solution for field techs and wireless professionals. Oscium’s WiPry 790x visualizes all spectral activity from 755-925 MHz which breaks down by country as follows: USA (902-928MHz), China (755-787MHz), Europe (863-868MHz), Japan (916-928MHz), Korea (917-924MHz), Singapore (866-925MHz). Now it’s possible to identify and avoid interference in smart utilities, smart cities and industrial IoT. Oscium’s WiPry 790x is compatible with iOS, Android, PC and Mac. This cross platform solution is perfectly portable as are all Oscium’s tools. And now, it’s possible to use whichever host device you prefer. Oscium's software applications are all free. There's no licensing fee and there's no subscription so it's easy to use your WiPry 790x.
- Transform a smartphone or tablet into a spectrum analyzer (755-928 MHz)
- Scan & troubleshoot Z-Wave, Industrial Smart Meters, Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge Links, LoRa, & SigFox
- Universal platform support (Android, iOS, PC, MAC)
- Specific country bands (US, Japan, China, Europe, Korea, & Singapore)
Product description
bandwidth of 30KHz of -115dBm.
Frequency accuracy equal to the selected resolution bandwidth.
Spur free dynamic range when using a 30KHz resolution bandwidth of 50dB.
Manually selectable resolution filters of 3, 10, 30, 100, 300, 600KHz. Automatic selection of one of the 57 resolution filters.
Optional 25dB to 40dB frequency dependent input attenuator. The power level error with this attenuator activated increases to +/-10dB.
On screen resolution of 51, 101, 145 or 290 measurement points.
Scanning speed of over 1000 points/second using largest resolution filters.
Automatic optimization of actual scanning points to ensure coverage of the whole scan range regardless of the chosen resolution bandwidth.
Low output mode spec:
Sinus output with harmonics below -40dB of fundamental.
Output frequency range from 100KHz to 350MHz.
Output level selectable in 1dB steps between -76dBm and -6dBm.
Optional AM, narrow FM and wide FM modulation or slow sweep over selectable frequency span.
Optional output level sweep over maximum the entire output level range.
High output mode spec:
Square w-ave output.
Output frequency range from 240MHz to 960MHz.
Output level selectable in variable increments between -38dBm and +13dBm.
Optional narrow FM and wide FM modulation or slow sweep over selectable frequency span.
Reference generator spec:
Optional square w-ave output with fundamental at -25dBm connected to high input/output.
Frequency can be set to 1MHz, 2MHz, 4MHz, 10MHz, 15MHz or 30MHz.
Battery spec:
Charging time max 1 hour on 500mA minimum USB port or USB recharger.
Operation on fully charged battery for at least 2 hours.
Packing List:
1 * Spectrum Analyzer
2 * SMA Cable and A Barrel Connector
1 * Antenna with An SMA Connector
1 * USB-C Cable
1 * Touching Screen Paddle
- Spectrum analyzer with two inputs, fine quality MF/HF/VHF input for 0.1MHz-350MHz, lesser quality UHF input for 240MHz-960MHz.
- Switchable resolution bandpass filters for both ranges between 2.6KHz and 640KHz.
- Color display showing 290 scan points covering up to the full low or high frequency range.
- Input step attenuator from 0dB to 31dB for the MF/HF/VHF input.
- When not used as spectrum analyzer it can be used as signal generator, MF/HF/VHF sinus output between 0.1MHz-350MHz, UHF square w-ave output between 240MHz-960MHz.
Product description
Specification:
Condition: 100% Brand New
Item Type: Vector Network Analyzer
Material: Aluminum+PCB
Measurement Frequency: 10KHz-1.5GHz
RF Output: 0dbm (±2dB, Fundamental Waves)
Frequency Accuracy: <2ppm
Frequency Stability: <0.5ppm
Measurement Range: 70dB (50kHz-300MHz), (60dB (300M-900MHz), 40dB (0.9G-1.5GHz) enable extended firmware);(When using harmonic measurement, you need to pay attention to the error caused by the nonlinear transform of the fundamental waves)
Port SWR: <1.1
Display: 4in
USB Interface: USB type-C
Communication Mode: CDC (serial)
Power Supply: USB 5V 200mA, built-in 1950mAh battery, maximum charging current 1A
Number of Calibration Points: 101 (fixed)
Number of Scanning Points: 101 (fixed)
Display Tracking: 4, Marking: 4, Save Settings: 5
Package List:
1 x Vector Network Analyzer
1 x Menu Structure Manual
1 x USB Type-C Data Cable
1 x Type-C Data Cable
2 x RF Cable
1 x SMA Female to Female Connector
3 x SMA Calibration Kit
1 x Touch Screen Pick and Rope
- ►【INTUITIVELY DISPLAY】-- Equipped with a 4in display, which can clearly and intuitively display various parameters for easy observation
- ►【FAST HEAT DISSIPATION】-- The measurement frequency is 10KHz‑1.5GHz, with high accuracy and fast heat dissipation
- ►【BUILT‑IN 1950MAH BATTERY】-- Built‑in 1950mAh battery, maximum charging current 1A, is a practical test tool
- ►【STABLE PERFORMANCE】-- Using high‑quality aluminum + PCB material, durable in use and stable performance
- ►【EASY TO OPERATE】-- Portable vector network analyzer, small and portable, easy to operate. Material: Aluminum+PCB
Product description
Specification:
Item Type: Signal analyzer
Frequency Range: 136-173 MHz 400-470 MHz
Spectrum Dynamic Range: -127dBm --- 0dBm
Resolution: 1dB
Output Power of Tracking Source: ±38 dBm
Interface: BNC
Power Supply: Requires external DC 8-12 V
Dual Band: Ultra High Frequency + very high frequency
Package List:
1 x Signal Analyzer
- Safe to Use: Via strict quality control and quality assurance, signal analyzer's quality is guaranteed, you can use it with confidence.
- Useful Tools: As an essential means of radio signal measurement, and is a common tool for electronic product research and development, production and inspection.
- Wide Range of Applications: Widely used in education science, enterprise research and development, industrial production and other fields.
- Long Life: High-quality materials with fine workmanship and plastic material improves service life.
- Excellent Performance: Built to strict quality control standards, signal tester is improved for more practical adoptability.
Product description
SIGLENT SSA3032X is a SSA3000X series spectrum analyzer with a frequency range from 9 kHz up to 3.2 GHz. This device is lightweight and small-size, with an user friendly interface, concise style of display, reliable measurement precision and plenty of RF measurement functions. Applicable to research and development, education, production, maintenance and other related fields, meets a wider range of application requirements.
Features
All-Digital IF Technology
Frequency Range from 9 kHz up to 3.2 GHz
-161 dBm/Hz Displayed Average Noise Level (Typ.)
-98 dBc/Hz @10 kHz Offset Phase Noise (1 GHz, Typ.)
Total Amplitude Accuracy < 0.7 dB
10 Hz Minimum Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)
Standard Preamplifier
10.1-inch WVGA (1024x600) Display
Up to 3.2 GHz Tracking Generator Kit (optional)
EMI Pre-compliance Measurements Kit (optional)
Package Contents
1. SIGLENT SSA3032X — 1 pc.
2. USB Cable — 1 pc.
3. Power Cord 220V EU — 1 pc.
- Frequency Range from 9 kHz up to 3.2 GHz
- -161 dBm/Hz Displayed Average Noise Level (Typ.)
- -98 dBc/Hz @10 kHz Offset Phase Noise (1 GHz, Typ.)
- Total Amplitude Accuracy < 0.7 dB
- 10 Hz Minimum Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)
Product description
Transform a smartphone or tablet into a spectrum analyzer (300-348 & 387-464 MHz)! This perfectly portable tool is the ideal solution for industrial home security professionals. Oscium’s WiPry 340x visualizes all spectral activity from 300-348 & 387-464 MHz. Oscium’s WiPry 340x is compatible with iOS, Android, PC and Mac. This cross platform solution is perfectly portable as are all Oscium’s tools. And now, it’s possible to use whichever host device you prefer. Oscium's software applications are all free. There's no licensing fee and there's no subscription so it's easy to use your WiPry 340x.
- Industrial Home Security Spectrum Analyzer (300-348 & 387-464 MHz)
- Android, iOS, PC, MAC Supported
- Scan & Troubleshoot Wireless
Product description
72-12860 - RF Explorer Model 2.4G Handheld Digital Spectrum Analyzer
- Price For: Each
Product description
This is a DIY product with vector network measurement function. It includes a 2.8-inch touching screen, TX/RX measurement, can determine the complete S11 and S21 parameters, if you need to get S12 and S22, you need to manually replace the transceiver port wiring.
Specifications:
Material: PCB
Color: white
Measurement frequency: 50KHz~300MHz (50KHz~900MHz, enable extended firmware)(the products will be updated with the latest firmware before shipping, the actual measurement frequency is 50KHz~900MHz)
RF output: -13dbm (maximum -9dbm)
Frequency accuracy: <0.5ppm
Measurement-range: 70dB (50KHz-300MHz), (50dB (300M-600MHz), 40dB (600M-900MHz) enable extended firmware)
Port SWR: <1.1
Display: 2.8 inch TFT (320*240)
USB interface: USB type-C
Communication mode: CDC (serial)
USB: 5V 120mA
Battery: 1 * lithium battery, 3.7V, 450mAh (included)
Number of calibration points: 101 (fixed)
Number of scanning points: 101 (fixed)
Display tracking: 4, Marking: 4, Setting save: 5
PCB size: 85.5 * 54 * 11mm / 3.4 * 2.1 * 0.4in (without connectors and switches)
Package size: 190 * 100 * 30mm / 7.5 * 3.9 * 1.2in
Package weight: 156g / 5.5ounce
Package list:
1 * Host
1 * USB Type-C Data Cable
1 * SMA Female to Female Connector
2 * 300mm SMA Male to Male RG174 RF Cable
- The PC control software can export Touchstone (snp) files, which can be used for various radio design and simulation software.
- The improved frequency algorithm can use the odd harmonic extension of si5351 to support the measurement frequency up to 900MHz.
- It is mainly for the study of customers who can DIY.
- It has no metal shield. The main advantage is that users with strong hands-on ability can open the machine to view the circuit structure. However, when measuring frequencies above 300M, it is easy to be interfered by other signals. So this product is recommended for learning principles and use at lower frequencies.
- The 50k-300MHz frequency-range of the si5351 direct output provides better than 70dB dynamic.
Product description
The Owon HSA1016-TG spectrum analyser has a frequency range of 9 kHz up to 1.6 GHz and a frequency resolution of 1Hz which makes sure that very accurate measurements can be made. Furthermore, the spectrum analyser has an excellent small signal measurement capability due to the small DANL. The Owon HSA1016-tg has a large screen with full touch design and a wider view angle for more convenient operation. Additionally, the spectrum analyser has a build-in light sensor which adjusts the backlight according to the environmental light. Lastly, the pass/fail function rapidly detects if the test results pass. The Owon HSA106-TG is a handheld spectrum analyser which makes it easy in use. Additionally, the spectrum analyser also has a EMI pre-compliance test function and Tracking Generator ( EMI kits is not included,please contact seller if you like to add it to your order) .
Accesoires The Owon HSA1016-TG will be delivered including:
Handheld spectrum analyser
Metal case
Power cord
Adapter
USB cable
Pros and co
- The Owon HSA1016-TG spectrum analyser has a frequency range of 9 kHz up to 3.6 GHz and a frequency resolution of 1Hz which makes sure that very accurate measurements can be made.
- EMI funtion and tracking generator The HSA1016-TG has a 3.6GHz tracking generator and provides EMI pre-compliance test function. The 6dB EMI filter and peak detector makes the spectrum analyser suitable for more accurate EMI-pre test and diagnosis. Complete testing and production report can be completed by using supporting software. Due the implementation of these functions, it is posibble to test whether or not devices fulfill the requirements of the EMI regulations.
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