In the experiment, the DG4000 arbitrary waveform generator is used to produce the signal which will be later fed to the DSA815 spectrum. It also includes a brief explanation on the basic principles of phase noise specification.
#Noise floor of the rigol dsa815 how to
This video shows how to measure RIGOL DSA815’s phase noise. Performance Spectrum Analyzers with exceptional capabilities and an affordable price 1.5 GHz to 7.5 GHz models with tracking generators, Preamps, EMI, VSWR, and more options. Phase Noise Measurements using Rigol Spectrum Analyzer. Complete Connectivity: LAN (LXI), USB Host & Device, GPIB (Opt.) 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz Frequency Range Typical -135 dBm Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) -80 dBc/Hz 10 kHz offset Phase Noise Total Amplitude Uncertainty.Optional RF Accessories (Cable, Adaptor, Attenuator, Bridge.EMI Filter & Quasi-Peak Detector Kit (Opt.).Up to 7.5 GHz Tracking Generator (DSA8XX/E-TG).< -98 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz Offset Phase Noise Rigol DSA832 has a noise floor specification of -161dBm/Hz (typical) with preamplifier enabled, NF 13dB. The SA44B and DSA815 were connected in parallel, using Mini-Circuits high isolation 3 dB splitters. 161 dBm Displayed Average Noise Level (Typ.) Rigol DSA815 & DSA710 have a noise floor specification of -155dBm/Hz (typical) with preamplifier enabled, NF 19dB. I own a Rigol DSA815-TG spectrum ana-lyzer/tracking generator, so it was conve - nient to compare performance and operation up to 1.5 GHz.