Features Of Different Type of Spectrum Analyzer

The spectrum analyzer measures the amplitude of the input signal versus frequency domain within the full frequency range of the electronic device. A spectrum analyzer is just like an oscillator. The only difference is that a spectrum analyzer measures frequency domain whereas an oscillator measures the strength of the signal in the time domain. An SA is used to measure the frequency of all RF and audio signals. It gives an idea and knowledge of complicated AC signals which are very hard to detect.  SA is the basic instrument used in the field of military, telecommunication, navy, and oil and gas supply, and various other industries. In short, it is used in all electronic and telecommunication industries. In this blog, we will discuss form factors of the spectrum analyzers.

Benchtop

Benchtop is one of the preferred spectrum analyzers that are generally to used plug in AC power that are used in the labs, production areas or in manufacturing industries. Benchtop SA offers a better performance and some specifications that are very rare in other types of spectrum analyzers. Moreover, it has multiple fans that are used to keep it cool even in the hot places and enable it to work flawlessly. But the disadvantage of this type of spectrum analyzer is that they are heavy and if extended batteries are used then they become too bulky to carry or install.

Portable Spectrum Analyzer

The Portable spectrum analyzer is used where the experiments or measurements are done outside the boundary. The main reason and advantage for usage of portable spectrum analyzer are that they have very less weight. Moreover, they can be used in the dark, sunlight, or dusty conditions.

Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

 This type of SA is used where space to place the SA is less or compact. But they have confined capacity that can only work for a limited time. The advantages of handheld spectrum analyzers are- they consume less power and can operate on the batteries.

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The advancements in the telecommunications industry

The 21st century’s tech world demands information. This is the era that wants access to all information and they want it now. This is the reason why the tech companies are opting to enhance the smartphones by adding an increased amount of spectrum.

The advances in the technology have made it easy to assess the internet and information from the smartphones and tablets. This advancement has increased the need for the fast mobile data service. The increased data traffic on the mobile system has been covered by the R&D teams of the tech companies. They have thus, in return increased the capacity of their mobiles and have delivered high-quality service with the full focus on the user experience.

C-Band spectrum analyzer and telecommunications

In telecommunications, the C-Band spectrum analyzer is used to determine the present bandwidth and the track interference sources of the mobile signals. The spectrum analyzer clearly determines the track interference sources in the UMTS and GSM frequency bands.

Without the spectrum, it will be very difficult for the tech companies and mobile network providers to handle the ever-increasing traffic. The mobile broadband services operating in the frequency range of 400-4200 MHz needs to share spectrum with the satellite, FWA, and fixed link. The C-band spectrum offers huge adjoining blocks that regularly need to fulfill the growing mobile data requirement. The benefit of the C-Band spectrum analyzer is dependent on the factors such as projected mobile data traffic growth, the density of necessary services, and the demographics.

How does a spectrum analyzer work?

The spectrum analyzers provide the network companies the opportunity to stop, center and start the frequency. The center frequency signal is the midpoint between the stop and start signals. It is also the axis for the range between the two. Different types of spectrum analyzer measure different signals in their own ways.  While it is difficult to find a good C-band spectrum analyzer that is also cost-effective, AVCOM Of Virginia has a huge range of reasonably priced spectrum analyzers.