Preface
Preface
This manual describes the installation and basic operation of the RSA6100A Series of R eal-Time Spectrum Analyzers and
RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers. For more detailed information, see the online help for your instrument.
RSA6106A
RSA6114A
RSA6120A
RSA5103A
RSA5106A
Key Features
The R SA6100A Series and RSA5100A Series are a family of high-performance real-time analyzers. Key features include:
Digital Phosphor Spectrum analysis, which greatly reduces the amount of time to recognize and identify a fault
DPX Density triggering to easily capture instabilities, tr ansients and hidden signals that are impossible for other signal
analyzers to catch
Conventional spectrum analysis controls and functions including fast tuning, markers, phase noise, spurious and
other measurements
Easy event-based capture of transient RF signals by
triggering on changes in the frequency domain using
Tektronix-exclusive Frequency Mask Triggering
Time domain triggering capability: Runt Triggers, Holdoff Trigger, and Time Qualification to all of the instrument triggers
(Option 200)
Multi-domain displays that provide an intuitive understanding of time-varying RF signals
Conventional Vector Signal Analysis capability available (Option 21) with modulation analysis for >20 popular modulation
formats
Seamless capture of signals in up to 110 MHz spans (RSA6100A Series) or 85 MHz spans (RSA5100A Series)
Documentation
The following documentation is available w ith your Tektronix RSA6100A Series Spectrum Analyzer or RSA5100A Series
Signal Analyzers. For the most current documentation, refer to the Tektronix Web site.
To read about Use these d ocuments
Installation and operation
(overviews)
Quick Start User Manual
The quick start user m anual contains general information about how to put your instrument
into service and guides to user interface controls.
In-depth operation and
user interface help
Online help
The online help contains detailed information about how to operate the instrument.
Application e xamples Application E xamples Manual
This manual provides practical examples o f using the analyzer to accomplish tasks.
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