Where do I find environmental, EMC, and other compliance information for your products?
February 15, 2019
Information regarding product compliance is available on the datasheet for each product. Contact your local Siglent office for more details if you have trouble finding what you need. You can also write info@siglent.com
Correction factors in Monitor Mode with EasySpectrum software
December 18, 2018
SIGLENT EasySpectrum software includes the ability to create and edit correction factors that can be useful in correcting cable and adapter losses as well as adjusting spectral data for antenna gain. To create a correction file: Download EasySpectrum. Here is a link to the EasySpectrum Getting Started Guide Connect your SIGLENT analyzer to the controlling computer … Continued
Spectrum Monitor (waterfall chart) in EasySpectrum software
December 18, 2018
SIGLENT EasySpectrum software includes a spectrum monitor mode that shows a waterfall chart of successive scans. This can be useful if you are observing a carrier signal for drift as well as comparing successive spectral scans. To enable the spectrum monitor: Download EasySpectrum. Here is a link to the EasySpectrum Getting Started Guide Connect your … Continued
View two limit lines using EasySpectrum
December 18, 2018
This operating tip describes how to activate two limits using Monitor mode in SIGLENTs EasySpectrum software: Open monitor mode by right-clicking on the instrument you wish to control: Select Limit, Set the Type to Point, and then Edit: Now, change the units and configure the points.. pressing Add to add them to … Continued
Summary of advanced broadcast/transmission measurements provided with the SSA3000X/SVA1000X-AMK option
December 18, 2018
The SSA and SVA products feature optional advanced measurements that are ideal for broadcast and transmission measurement applications. Here is a summary of the measurements included in the Advanced Measurement Kit (AMK) option: NOTE: More details can be found in the SSA3000X and SVA1000X Users Guides. Channel Power Measure the power and power density within … Continued
Spectrum Analyzer Audio Demodulation Tips for AM/FM
October 17, 2018
The SIGLENT SSA and SVA series of spectrum analyzers feature the ability to demodulate AM or FM transmissions and then play the audio output using an external speaker or earphone. Here are some tips to optimizing the audio quality: Set the center frequency to the match the channel of interest. For example, if you wish … Continued
Programming Example: Return Peak Table Data with an SSA3000X Spectrum Analyzer
March 23, 2018
The SIGLENT SSA3000X series of spectrum analyzers have an on-screen peak detection that can be used to easily show the peak values in a Configure the instrument span, RBW, and amplitude to capture the signals of interest Send “:CALC:MARK:PEAK:TABL ON” Send “:CALC:PEAK:TABL? “ to return the peak table data Here, we show the displayed peak table and … Continued
Tracking Generator and Reflection Bridge/VSWR Troubleshooting
January 23, 2018
Here are some common options for trouble with tracking generator/Reflection bridge/VSWR measurements Set the instrument to factory defaults by pressing SYSTEM > PWR ON/Preset > Factory Reset 2. Is the TG working properly? – Are the center conductor contacts very close to one another? No gaps and no broken/missing petals on the inner … Continued
What instruments accept SCPI commands for remote control?
October 25, 2017
All SIGLENT instruments (except for the SHS1000 and SHS800 hand-held oscilloscopes) support SCPI remote control commands. For more information, download the specific instrument programming guide located on the product page.
SSA3000X Tracking Generator Low Frequency Output Performance
October 25, 2017
The lowest output frequency for the tracking generator (SSA3000X-TG option) output on the SIGLENT SSA3000X series of spectrum analyzers is specified at 100 kHz with an output flatness of +/- 3 dBm. The TG functions below this frequency, but the flatness and accuracy can vary significantly. In this operating tip, we show some typical performance … Continued