10MHz to 3600MHz frequency range (PSA3605)
10MHz to 6000MHz frequency range (PSA6005) Resolution bandwidths from 300Hz to 10MHz (1:3:10) -120dBm typical noise floor at -40dBm ref. level/10kHz RBW Measurement in dBm or dBuV, mV or uW Zero span mode with AM and FM audio demodulation Trace modes of normal, peak hold and trace average Live, View and Reference traces in contrasting colors Twin markers with readout of absolute & difference values Smart marker movement with selectable peak tracking Frequency counter with down to 10Hz resolution Frequency presets and independent state storage Auto-find automatically sets sweep parameters for the
highest signal found Unlimited storage for waveforms, set-ups and screens User assignable file names, file stamping from
real-time clock USB interfaces for Flash drives and PC connection Comprehensive status and context sensitive help screens More than 3 hours continuous operation from a charge Smaller and lighter than other spectrum analyzers
(weight only 0.56 kg) |
Limit lines and limit patterns with limits comparator Data logging of peak values, complete traces or screen
images from timer, external trigger or limits comparator Automatic Measurements for CP, ACPR and OBW Waveform demodulation for AM and FM signals Sweep triggering from external trigger or limits comparator Compensation tables, fixed offsets and 75R compensation Custom Presets - fast change for repetitive setups Capability to show screen contents on a PC
| | | | Features common to All Models | |
True handheld size, weight only 0.56 kg (20 oz) 4.3" (11cm) color TFT display with touch screen Rugged construction with built-in screen protector Intuitive menu system for rapid set-up Operation via touch screen or hard keys Li-on battery pack for long operation per charge Measurement in dBm or dBuV, mV or uW Zero span mode with AM and FM demodulation Trace modes of normal, peak hold and trace average Live, View and Reference traces in contrasting colors Twin markers with readout of absolute & difference values Smart marker movement with selectable peak tracking Frequency presets and independent state storage Auto-set of sweep parameters for highest signal found Unlimited storage for waveforms, set-ups and screens User assignable file names, file stamping from real-time clock USB interfaces for Flash drives and PC connection Comprehensive status and context sensitive help screens | |
Features comparison table excludes specifications and features that are common to all models (see above) | | | PSA1302 | PSA2702 | PSA3605 | PSA6005 | Maximum Frequency | 1300MHz | 2700MHz | 3600MHz | 6000MHz | Minimum Frequency | 1MHz | 1MHz | 10MHz | 10MHz | Maximum Reference Level | 0dBm | +20dBm | Minimum Reference Level | -20dBm | -40dBm | Noise Floor / DANL | -96dBm (Ref = -20dBm,15kHz RBW);
-138dBm/Hz | -120dBm (Ref = -40dBm, 10kHz RBW);
-160dBm/Hz | Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) | 15kHz, 280kHz, 1MHz or Auto | 300Hz to 10MHz (1:3:10 sequence) or Auto | Video Bandwidth (VBW) | On/Off (Tracking) | 300Hz to 10MHz or Tracking | Detector Modes | Peak (+ve) | Peak (+ve, -ve, alternate), Sample, RMS, Avg. | Sweep Time Control | Automatically set by Span and RBW | Automatic with manual override | Demodulation | Audio only, AM or FM | Audio and Waveform*, AM or FM | Frequency Counter | No | Yes (resolution down to 10Hz) | Automatic Measurements | No | CP, ACPR, OBW * | RF Input Connector | SMA | N type | Battery Life per charge | > 8 hours | > 3 hours | | | | * = requires option U02 |
| | | Series 2 - additional features with Option U01 | Series 5 - additional features with Option U02 | Limit lines and limit patterns with limits comparator Data logging of peak values, complete traces or
screen images from timer, external trigger or limits
comparator Compensation tables, fixed offsets and 75Ohm
compensation Sweep triggering from ext. trigger or limits comparator Custom Presets for rapid repetitive setting. Capability to show screen contents on a PC | Limit lines and limit patterns with limits comparator Data logging of peak values, complete traces or screen
images from timer, external trigger or limits comparator Automatic Measurements for CP, ACPR and OBW Waveform demodulation for AM and FM signals Compensation tables, fixed offsets and 75Ohm
compensation Sweep triggering from ext. trigger or limits comparator Custom Presets for rapid repetitive setting. Capability to show screen contents on a PC | | | | Differing architectures The Series 2 and Series 5 share the same compact lightweight ruggedized casing, along with the same 4.3” color TFT display and touch-screen user interface. Under the skin, however, they use significantly different architectures resulting in differing feature sets and power consumption.
Prices for the Series 5 start at around one third more than for the Series 2. | PSA Series 2 The Series 2 is fully analog, up to and including the detector, using a conventional superheterodyne architecture. This approach yields particularly low power consumption along with operation down to 1MHz. The main disadvantage is limited bandwidth filtering choices. 1.3GHz and 2.7GHz models are available both offering more than 8 hours of operation from a charge, and at remarkably low prices. | PSA Series 5 The Series 5 is all-digital from the second IF onwards. This enables it to offer a full range of RBW/VBW settings, multiple detector modes and advanced features such as waveform demodulation and automatic measurements.
Power consumption is higher than the Series 2 (although still much lower than competitive products) and minimum operating frequency is 10MHz.
3.6GHz and 6.0GHz models are available both offering more than 3 hours of operation from a charge, at prices significantly lower than those for comparable portable spectrum analyzers. | | | | Go to Series 2 Information Tour | Go to Series 5 Information Tour |
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