Whether positive or negative, your feedback helps us continually improve the Tek.com experience. Let us know if you're having trouble or if we're doing an outstanding job.
Find signals of interest and take the necessary actions to resolve issues with industries best ruggedized, portable USB Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, packed with features for your most common tasks out in the field. See all spectrum / signal analyzers »
Highlights:
Enable precise, real-time measurements with the RSA500 spectrum analyzer packaged in a portable, rugged form factor with advanced spectrum analysis capabilities.
Quickly capture VLF to Ku signals of interest from 9 kHz to 18.0 GHz with 40 MHz bandwidth capture.
The RSA500 provides performance to match conventional mid-range spectrum analyzers on the market. With
real-time sweeps and a 4x faster scanning capability compared to other spectrum analyzers, you won’t
miss
signals you need to see and complete tasks faster. No compromises for even your toughest challenges.
Powerful and intuitive. Measurement insight at your fingertips.
The RSA500 is powered by SignalVu®
software
– the same software used on the full-line of Tektronix Real-time Spectrum Analyzers. Delivering
unlimited access
to advanced measurement and analysis capabilities that you can save, customize or share with peers.
There are 26
add-on packages that cover general purpose modulation analysis, pulsed signal analysis, Bluetooth 5, and
commercial wireless signal analysis.
Simplify your time in the field
With a built-in tracking generator for RF component test and GPS to geo-locate and map signals, the
RSA500
makes field test a lot easier. Application-optimized software options for vector signal analysis, pulsed
measurements, EMI/EMC
pre-compliance testing, RADHAZ detection and more, make signal analysis a breeze.
Discover the most difficult, hard-to-find problems with the powerful real-time architecture of the RSA
Series.
With the advanced DPX® technology, you can see RF characteristics that are practically invisible to a
conventional spectrum analyzer.
Accidents happen. Make sure you're protected.
We have the only plan in the industry to offer coverage for accidental damage. Yes, this includes screen
damage, spills, broken mounts, and electrostatic discharge or electronic overstress events. Reduce
unplanned
repair or replacement costs with our Total Protection Plan. Watch the video or click below to learn
more.
The ability to sense important signals of interest (SOIs) in a crowded spectrum has become more challenging for military and government personnel. As spectrum density grows, understanding what is in your environment at any given time has become increasingly complex. RF monitoring with the RSA500 provides real-time situational awareness in the field to quickly identify and monitor spectrum violations, such as unauthorized transmission, LPI threats, hazardous power or emissions control conditions.
Advancements in radar technology have led to adoption in mobile applications ranging from defense systems to autonomous vehicles. With applications operating across a large spectrum range, it’s important to have spectrum analysis solutions that provide the ability to quickly and accurately identify sources of interference and noise. The Tektronix RSA500 series provides unparalleled performance for analyzing radar signals from the UHF to Ku bands. In a compact form factor, the RSA500 is the perfect choice for on the range, in the field or in the lab.
Operating in today’s battlefield has been amplified by advancements in electronic warfare (EW). The proliferation of high-end electronics and the evolution of commercial technologies have given adversaries unprecedented capabilities. Tektronix Real-time Spectrum Analyzers provide real-time, robust visibility into signals emitted into the electromagnetic spectrum to provide Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and identify potential threats before they occur.
Mobile communications are creating a complex and crowded signal environment with unprecedented spectrum capacity pressure. Tektronix’ Real-time Spectrum Analyzers help you discover and examine sources of interference quickly, so you can locate and identify unwanted activity. Ensure your signal integrity and compliance to standards using the RSA500 for real-time spectrum insights.
Save cost and precious time by performing pre-compliance testing in your lab with our Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers. You can use peak detection with a free version of SignalVu-PC. You also get more accurate results with quasi-peak and average detection by purchasing the additional option EMCVu.
315 mm x 211 mm x 77 mm, (12.4 in x 8.3 in x 3.0 in)
1.2" x 7.5" x 5"
SignalVu-PC software brings benchtop and field features to the RSA500A
RSA500A operates with SignalVu-PC, a powerful
program that is the basis of Tektronix performance signal analyzers. The software controls the spectrum
analyzer acquisition and updates measurement displays continuously.
The base version ships free with the product; add options to configure the software for your application.
Highlights
Free base version has 17 signal analysis and real-time spectrum analysis measurements
Paid add-on options for more than 26 advanced measurements including WLAN testing, P25 compliance
testing, pulse analysis, modulation analysis and more
DataVu-PC Record Analysis Software for Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
When combined with the signal recording capabilities of all Tektronix USB and PCIe-based spectrum
analyzers, DataVu-PC can turn
hours of attended monitoring into fast post-acquisition search, mark, and measurement tasks. Analyze
your results without adding the extra step of conversion software.
Highlights
Search based on signal amplitude characteristics, marking each event occurrence for later
examination
Make an unlimited number of Scalar pulse measurements with the eMarker application and export the
results in Pulse Descriptor Word format for integration into other workflows.
Export results to in-depth analysis packages like SignalVu-PC from within DataVu-PC – without any
additional conversion software.
Using two Tektronix Real-time Spectrum Analyzers, scan or record up to two independent frequencies
and spans simultaneously. One instrument can be used for wide-span signal detection and a second
instrument can be used for isolation on signals of interest and recording for later analysis.
Three bandwidth options make DataVu-PC the most affordable
way to analyze large files from all Tektronix Spectrum Analyzers.
EMCVu is an all-in-one software solution for
EMI/EMC
pre-compliance testing and troubleshooting that runs on your own PC. This gives you an easy,
fast, accurate and affordable way to determine if your product designs are ready to submit to the test
house for EMI/EMC radiation emission compliance testing. This is done through push button support for
multiple standards, automated multiple measurement/multiple format reporting, ambient noise calibration
and comparison, harmonic markers and faster scans using peak detector and spot measurements with
quasi-peak and average detector failures.
The base version ships free with the product; add options to configure the software for your application.
Optional applications tailored for your RF applications
Application-optimized software is available for P25, Bluetooth, LTE, Mapping, Playback of recorded files,
WLAN, settling time, audio, modulation, pulse, and OFDM analysis. Wideband satellite and point-to-point
microwave links can be directly observed with SignalVu-PC analysis software. Settling time measurements
(SVT) are easy and automated. The user can select measurement bandwidth, tolerance bands, reference
frequency (auto or manual), and establish up to 3 tolerance bands vs. time for Pass/Fail testing.
Settling time may be referenced to external or internal trigger, and from the last settled frequency or
phase.
For field operations, a complete solution requires a Windows Tablet or laptop for instrument operation, record keeping and communication. Tektronix recommends the Panasonic G2 tablet computer for controlling the RSA500 series and as a standalone unit.
The Panasonic G2 tablet computer is sold separately and is available for purchase from Panasonic at their website here, and a variety of third party vendors. Tektronix recommends the G2 over other tablets because of its performance, portability, and ruggedized form-factor and it has been tested to work with all USB RSA products.
EMI and EMC testing accessories
Tektronix offers a complete set of validated EMI and EMC accessories including antennas, Line Impedance Stabilization Networks and pre-amplifiers for both conducted and radiated tests. All of these accessories are pre-loaded into EMCVu, Tektronix’ new software option for SignalVu. This means loss and gain of accessories are already captured in the software and are taken into account during the measurement. We’ve done this to help speed up setup and help you get more accurate results.
Trigger control for one-hand operation with functions for:
Preamp on/off
Band switch
Push to measure with SignalVu-PC with MAP option
Standard armrest extension for ease in long interference hunting sessions
Antennas
Part Number
Description
119-6609-xx
Whip antenna, BNC, Wideband untuned, with center of sensitivity approximately 136 MHz, passband 5-1080 MHz. 9 inches length.
DF-A0047
Directional antenna, 20-8500 MHz, with electronic compass and preamp
DF-A0047-01
Frequency range extension for DF-A0047 directional antenna, 9 kHz-20 MHz
DF-A0047-C1
DF-A0047 antenna and DF-A0047-01 extension
016-2107-00
Transit case for DF-A0047 and DF-A0047-01
119-6594-00
Yagi Antenna, 825-896 MHz
Forward Gain (over half-wave dipole): 10 dB
119-6595-00
Yagi Antenna, 895-960 MHz
Forward Gain (over half-wave dipole): 10 dB
119-6596-00
Yagi Antenna, 1710-1880 MHz
Forward Gain (over half-wave dipole): 10.2 dB
119-6596-00
Yagi Antenna, 1850-1990 MHz
Forward Gain (over half-wave dipole): 9.3 dB
Calibration kits and phase-stable cables
These calibration kits and phase-stable cables are used with the tracking generator and SV60xx-SVPC when making VSWR, return loss, distance to fault and cable loss measurements.
Part Number
Description
CALOSLNM
Calibration kit, 3-in-1, open, short, load, DC to 6 GHz, Type-N(m), 50 ohm
CALOSLNF
Calibration kit, 3-in-1, open, short, load, DC to 6 GHz, Type-N(f), 50 ohm
CALOSL716M
Calibration kit, 3-in-1, open, short, load, DC to 6 GHz, 7/16 DIN(m)
CALOSL716F
Calibration kit, 3-in-1, open, short, load, DC to 6 GHz, 7/16 DIN(f)
