What is the Distance-to-Fault (DTF) function measuring?
September 16, 2021
The Distance-to-Fault function (DTF) is an optional feature for the SIGLENT SVA1000X series of spectrum/vector network analyzers and is included free with the SSA3000X-R series of real-time spectrum analyzers. It is useful for determining the physical location of breaks, dielectric degradation, and other issues in cabling, connectors, and adapters. This technique utilizes a swept signal … Continued
What is the difference between SMA and 3.5 mm RF connectors?
September 14, 2021
SMA and 3.5 mm RF connectors are very similar and should be mechanically compatible, but do have some electrical differences that may be important for your application. For best performance, use SMAs with SMAs and 3.5 mm connectors with 3.5 mm connectors. If you question the connection integrity, you can use connector gages to verify … Continued
What technique does the SVA1000X/SSA3000X-R use for the Distance-To-Fault function?
August 12, 2021
The SIGLENT SVA1000X and SSA3000X-R series of spectrum analyzers have a Distance-To-Fault feature that is useful for determining the physical location of breaks, dielectric degradation, and other issues in cabling, connectors, and adapters. This technique utilizes a swept signal source to produce an output signal that covers a known frequency range. As the impedance of … Continued
Do your instruments support UDP communications over LAN?
August 5, 2021
Not at this time. Many instruments support communication via sockets (port 5025) and telnet (port 5024) but the port numbers cannot be changed. If you use VISA, you can implement LAN via TCP/IP, which does not need a port number. Here is a listing of current SIGLENT instruments with Socket and Telnet Support.
How to check available internal memory?
July 29, 2021
Simply access the Save/Recall menu for the instrument in question and select Local. The menu will show used/total amounts. Here, the SDG6X has approximately 83 MB and the SDG1X has 85 MB of memory:
Software: SIGLENT spectrum analyzers are compatible with TekBox EMCView software
June 14, 2021
Siglent analyzers (SSA/SSA plus/SSA -R and SVA series) are now compatible with the latest version of EMCView software from Tekbox: EMCview PC software for EMC pre-compliance testing
May 7, 2021
Per OSHA, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) is an independent third-part laboratory recognized by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to test and certify products to applicable product safety standards. Examples of NRTLs include UL, CSA, and TUV. Many SIGLENT products are TUV certified, which also covers UL and CSA requirements. To … Continued
Can the SSA3000X Plus, SSA3000X-R, or SVA1000X series analyzer automatically measure the quality factory (Q) of a filter?
April 13, 2021
Yes. NOTE: This is not currently available on the SSA3000X series. The quality factor of a filter is defined as: Q = Center frequency/Bandwidth From the SSA3000X Plus, X-R, SVA1000X Series Manual: You can find the automatic Q measurement in the Measurement function menu. Press the Maker Fn button > Select N dB BW … Continued
External Clock Details for Siglent Spectrum Analyzers (SSA3X, SSA3X Plus, SVA1X, and SSA3X-R Series)
March 25, 2021
1-5Vp, 10MHz +/- 100 ppm (Sine preferred) This indicates that the external clock can be “off” from 10 MHz by +/- 100 ppm. All frequency measurements are scaled according to the clock. If the clock is not 10 MHz, then the frequencies indicated on the instrument will also be off.
Instrument Socket and Telnet Port Information
February 25, 2021
Product Type Product Series Socket port 5025 (Y/N) Telnet port 5024(Y/N) Digital Oscilloscope SDS5000X Y Y SDS2000X Plus Y Y SDS2000X N N SDS2000X-E Y Y SDS1000X N N SDS1000X-E Y Y SDS1104X-U Y Y SDS1000CML+ N N SDS1000DL+ N N Waveform Generator SDG6000X Y Y SDG2000X Y Y SDG1000X Y Y SDG800 N N … Continued