SIGLENT Announces the Release of SVA1015X Spectrum & Vector Analyzer

SIGLENT Technologies has announced the release of the SVA1015X spectrum & vector analyzer. Its measurement frequency range is 9 kHz-1.5 GHz, and it has excellent parameter specifications: resolution bandwidth (RBW) as low as 1 Hz, display average noise level (DANL) as low as -156 dBm/Hz, phase noise as low as -99 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz. This series of products continues the simple and elegant appearance of the SSA X series with enhancements including a 10.1-inch multi-touch screen that supports mouse and keyboard operations. It also features new capabilities including vector network analysis mode (VNA), distance–to-fault mode (DTF), advanced measurement, AM/FM/ASK/FSK modulation analysis mode, and EMI pre-compliance testing.

Traditional spectrum analyzers and tracking sources can typically perform scalar network analysis and supply only return loss characterization. The SVA1015X has a built-in tracking source and reflection bridge that can simultaneously scan amplitude and phase. This provides the ability to perform vector S11 and S21 measurements on RF components and circuits. This data can be graphed in a number of common formats, including Smith and polar charts (more info).