Aaronia presents the SPECTRAN® V6 X: the world's first and only 6GHz USB spectrum analyzer with dual USB True I/Q streaming of up to 245MHz (IQ rate) real-time bandwidth. It offers an extremely small POI (Probability Of Intercept) of up to 10ns and thus captures even extremely short signals. Furthermore, the SPECTRAN V6 X integrates a vector signal generator/tracking generator with a modulation bandwidth of up to 120MHz.
The SPECTRAN V6 X is Aaronia's latest generation of high-performance real-time spectrum analyzers. With a sweep speed of over 1THz/s it sets new standards in the USB compact class. Any number of devices can be cascaded to achieve an even higher real-time bandwidth. Thus, by using only four SPECTRAN V6 X, a real-time bandwidth of 1GHz is already achieved!
The included software RTSA-Suite PRO is precisely tailored to the powerful and robust hardware and supports the use of multiple SPECTRAN V6 X. The stackable aluminum housing facilitates the parallel use of several units.
The SPECTRAN V6 X will initially be delivered in three versions: V6-RSA250X, V6-RSA500X and V6-RSA2000X - with a RTBW (Real-Time Bandwidth) of up to 245MHz. The analyzer is compatible to all common Aaronia antennas.
Highlights
• Frequency range: 10MHz to 6GHz
• Several devices cascadable!
• Unlimited continuous 245MHz true I/Q streaming up to 2 x USB 3.0
• Dual receiver real-time bandwidth of 245MHz (2x245MHz) each
• Sweep 6GHz in less than 5mS (1THz/s)
• Parallel measurement of several frequency bands
• World's first and only Dual USB true I/Q streaming up to 784MBytes/s
• I/Q vector signal generator bandwidth of up to 120MHz (seamless streaming)
• POI up to 97ns (FFT based)
• POI up to 10ns (I/Q based)
• Exceptional dynamic range through the use of a 16-bit ADC with 2GSPS (Giga Samples per Second)
• Sample rate: 500 MSPS (16 Bit Dual 256 MSPS I/Q-Data)
• FPGA: 930GMAC/s
• FFT rate: 960 million FFT points/s (120 million FFTs/s)
• Stackable accessories
• Light and compact
• Including the software RTSA-Suite PRO with daily updates
• Made in Germany
Housings
The high-quality black anodized housing is cut from a solid aluminium block. Thus the SPECTRAN V6 X achieves an optimal shielding and cooling for the internal components. At the same time, the housing construction ensures maximum robustness. The integrated fan is speed- and temperature-controlled and thus generates only minimal noise.
USB
Depending on the version, the SPECTRAN V6 X has one or two USB 3.0 ports for data transfer. A further USB port can optionally be used as power supply. A 26,800 mAh power pack with the same form factor is available separately and allows operation without the strain on the laptop battery.
Options / Extensions
- OCXO time base - 5 ppb with extremely high shock and vibration resistance (±0.1ppb/g)
- 120 MHz RTBW ( for V6-RSA250X & V6-RSA500X )
- 245 MHz RTBW (for V6-RSA500X & V6-RSA2000X)
- Extremely low-noise preamplifier with 20dB gain
- Internal GPS (Includes spoofing detection and active GPS antenna with SMB cable)
- Large selection of compatible Aaronia antennas
Software
The spectrum analyzer is supplied with the latest version of the RTSA-Suite PRO software.
It is the most powerful and versatile spectrum analysis software solution on the market. The RTSA-Suite PRO allows signals to be displayed and analyzed in real time in many different ways. The software is constantly being developed and expanded. In the download section we provide daily updates.
Scope of delivery
SPECTRAN V6 X with all necessary USB cables and the RTSA-Suite PRO software on USB stick.
Made in Germany
Like all instruments of the SPECTRAN series, the SPECTRAN V6 X spectrum analyzer is completely developed and manufactured in Germany. Therefore the hardware meets the highest quality standards.
Versions
| Type and RTBW / Sweep | Price |
| RSA250X (10MHz - 6GHz) RTBW: 80MHz (opt. 120MHz) Sweep: 250GHz/s | 3.498 € |
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| RSA500X (10MHz - 6GHz) RTBW: 80MHz (opt. 120MHz/245MHz) Sweep: 500GHz/s | 5.998 € |
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| RSA2000X (10MHz - 6GHz) RTBW: 160MHz (opt. 245MHz) Sweep: 2THz/s | 9.998 € |
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| Datasheet | Type | RTBW / Sweep | I/Os | Price |
  | RSA250X (10MHz - 6GHz) | RTBW: 80MHz (opt. 120MHz) Sweep: 250GHz/s | 1xRx | 3.498 €Buy now! |
| RSA500X (10MHz - 6GHz) | RTBW: 80MHz (opt. 120MHz/245MHz) Sweep: 500GHz/s | 1xRx & 1xTx | 5.998 €Buy now! |
| RSA2000X (10MHz - 6GHz) | RTBW: 160MHz (opt. 245MHz) Sweep: 2THz/s | 2xRx & 1xTx | 9.998 €Buy now! |
Features
Frequency range: 10MHz to 6GHz- Several devices cascadable!
- Unlimited continuous 245MHz true I/Q streaming up to 2 x USB 3.0
- Dual receiver real-time bandwidth of 245MHz (2x245MHz) each
- Sweep 6GHz in less than 5mS (1THz/s)
- Parallel measurement of several frequency bands
- World's first and only Dual USB true I/Q streaming up to 784MBytes/s
- I/Q vector signal generator bandwidth of up to 120MHz (seamless streaming)
- POI up to 97ns (FFT based)
- POI up to 10ns (I/Q based)
- Exceptional dynamic range through the use of a 16-bit ADC with 2GSPS (Giga Samples per Second)
- Sample rate: 500 MSPS (16 Bit Dual 256 MSPS I/Q-Data)
- FPGA: 930GMAC/s
- FFT rate: 960 million FFT points/s (120 million FFTs/s)
- Stackable accessories
- Light and compact
- Including the software RTSA-Suite PRO with daily updates
- Made in Germany
Software
With the RTSA-Suite PRO there are many ways to display and analyse any received or recorded data. The software is being updated and expanded with new features almost daily.
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Scope of delivery
SPECTRAN V6 X with all necessary USB cables and the RTSA-Suite PRO software on USB stick. Optional with a waterproof and shockproof transport case.
SPECTRAN V6 Forum
Information and discussions about SPECTRAN V6 can be found in the V6 Forum.
Specifications
| V6-RSA250X | V6-RSA500X | V6-RSA2000X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range (min) | 10MHz | 10MHz | 10MHz |
| Frequency Range (max) | 6GHz | 6GHz | 6GHz |
| Real-Time Bandwidth | 80MHz/opt. 120MHz | 80MHz/opt. 120MHz/245MHz | 160MHz/opt. 245MHz |
| Sweepspeed | 250GHz/s | 500GHz/s | 2THz/s |
| I/Os | 1 Rx | 1 Rx & 1 Tx | 2 Rx & 1 Tx |
| Technical specifications | Spectran V6 X |
|---|---|
| Real-time bandwidth Rx | 245 MHz (I/Q) |
| Real-time bandwidth Tx | 120 MHz |
| POI (FFT-based) | 97 ns |
| POI (I/Q-based) | 10 ns |
| Max. power Rx | +23 dBm |
| Max. power Tx | 3 dBm |
| DANL (internal pre-amp on) | Typ. -170 dBm/Hz |
| Amplitude accuracy (typ.) | Typ. +/- 0,5 dB (compensated by FIR filter) |
| USB streaming connection | One or two USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen1; USB 3.2 Gen1) |
| USB bandwidth | Up to 784 MBytes/s sustained throughput to PC (dual USB 3.0) |
| Frequency reference accuracy | 0,5 ppm (5 ppb via OCXO option) |
| RBW (resolution bandwidth) | 62 mHz to 200 MHz |
| Measurement units | Over 20 (e.g. dBm, dBμV, V/m, A/m, W/m², dBμV/m, W/cm²) |
| Detector | Min, Max, AVG, Peak, QPeak (in development) |
| Attenuator range | 36 dB (0,5 dB steps) |
| Traces | Over 20 (e.g. ACT, AVG, MAX, MIN, QPEAK) |
| Measurement modes | True IQ or Power/Frequency data |
| Trigger | Cursor, Measurement, Density |
| ADC | Dual 2GSPS 16 Bit |
| DAC | 2GSPS 14-Bit |
| GPS | GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo (concurrent reception) |
| GPS synchronisation | +/- 10ns timestamping in each data packet |
| External Frequenc Reference Input | typ. 10MHz, 3,5VRMS into 50 Ohm (SMB-connector) |
| FPGA | XC7A200T-2 |
| DSP processing | 930 GMACs |
| SDRAM | 2 GB |
| RF connectors | SMA (Rx,Tx), SMB (Trigger, Refclock, GPS, PPM). All 50 Ohms. |
| Temperature range (operation) | -40 °C to +60 °C |
| Dimensions | 210 x 115 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 850 g |
| Power | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C PD 3.0 |
| Power consumption | Typical 15 W |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Recommended calibration interval | 2 years |
Options
Option 0120: 120MHz RTBW
Extends the real-time bandwidth from 80MHz to 120MHz.Available for the V6-RSA250X and the V6-RSA500X
+ 1.998,00€
Option 0245: 245MHz RTBW
Extends the real-time bandwidth from 160MHz to 245MHz.Available for the V6-RSA500X for the V6-RSA2000X.
Note: The V6-RSA2000X requires two of these extensions.
+ 2.998,00€
Option 0020: Ultra Low Noise Preamp
Note: The V6-RSA2000X requires two of these extensions+ 498,00€
Option 0002: OCXO Timebase
5ppb (0.005ppm)This high-precision OCXO time base, which was specially developed for the SPECTRAN® V6 X, leads to a significant reduction in phase noise (jitter). This allows the use of much narrower filters, which in turn significantly increases sensitivity. This option is indispensable to make full use of the maximum sensitivity! In addition, the OCXO time base enables much more accurate frequency measurement and display.
+ 1.498,00€
Option 0401: Internal GPS
Including spoofing detection and active GPS antenna with SMB cable+ 498,00€
Antennas
Logper Antennas
The HyperLOGs are Aaronia's world-renowned series of high-qualty log-periodic antennas with an extended frequency range of up to 35GHz. An unrivaled bandwidth combined with high directionality and the high gain are the key ingredients for the success of theses antennas. The HyperLOG series is available as active or passive variants.from 199,95€ Shop
Biconical Antennas
Available as active or passive antennas, the BicoLOGs are the answer when and where ever a biconical antenna is needed. Calibrated starting at 20MHz up to 3GHz, they transform any normal spectrum analyzer into an EMC measurement device for pre-compliance testing.from 499,95€ Shop
Probes
The Aaronia Probe-Sets are compatible with any spectrum analyzer and enable the pinpoint measurement of interferences from DC up to 9GHz. The delivery scope includes conversion tables and a conversion app, detailed calibration data, 40dB pre-amplifier (PBS 2 only) and a 1m cable. The sets are perfect for the locating of interference sources, measurement of interference field strenghts, injecting fields into circuits to identify those which are EMC-susceptible and the testing of screening and filtering solutions. The sniffer probe sets include a total of 5 EMC probes.from 1498,-€ Shop
Omnidirectional Antennas
The OmniLOG series was developed as a cost-effective broadband antenna series for omni-directional measurements up to 8GHz. The antennas are small in size, cover frequencies from 300MHz up to 8GHz and have steady gain across the range. Compared to the HyperLOG series, the OmniLOG antennas enables the omni-directional measurement of field-strengths without having to point the antenna at the source. This allows for much faster threshold measurements.from 99,95€ Shop
3D / Isotropic Antennas
The Aaronia IsoLOG 3D Series is a new and unique development. The IsoLOG 3D antenna-array covers frequencies from 9kHz up to 40GHz and offers pinpoint signal tracking accuracy when combined with a real-time spectrum analyzer. The handy IsoLOG 3D Mobile covers the range from 9kHz up to 6GHz and its main purpose are 3D EMC / EMI measurements.from 2198,-€ Shop
Horn Antennas
The horn antennas of the PowerLOG series impress through their high input power (up to 500W) and gain of up to 20dBi. The delivery scope of the antennas include a detailed, specific calibration certificate and they can be used for EMC tests, RF emissions measurements and signal transmission. The very wide frequency range from 700MHz up to 40GHz can be covered by the use of only two antennas of this series.from 1798,-€ Shop
Magnetic Field Antennas
The MDF and Magnotracker series are Aaronia's high quality magnetic field tracking antennas for signal localization and field strength measurements starting from 1Hz. Available in 8 different versions (2 passive, 6 active), the Aaronia magnetic field trackers cover an extremely broad band of frequencies - from 1Hz up to 400MHz.from 299,95€ Shop
Accessories
RF over Fiber (Rx/Tx)
Cable damping is a thing of the past! Aaronia's RF over Fiber solution impresses with its extremely high dynamics and linear frequency response. This makes it possible for the first time to transmit RF signals quasi 1:1 via fiber optics. This allows cable lengths of up to 100km to be achieved. Additionally, a galvanic separation between transmitter and receiver is achieved. Also available as dual version (e.g. for use with SPECTRAN V6-RSA2000X). Automatically locking and stackable.On request Shop
4-way Splitter/Combiner
External 4-way low-loss splitter/combiner (e.g. stitch multiple V6 units to expand the real-time bandwith), stackable.On request Shop
26800 mAh Power Pack
The Aaronia Powerbank with its 26800mAh allows a high runtime extension of the SPECTRAN V6 with a laptop. The battery of the laptop is conserved because the SPECTRAN V6 is only operated via the Powerbank. The Powerbank is specially designed for the SPECTRAN V6 and provides the required voltage and power, and up to two additional devices can be supplied via USB. Allows a runtime of the SPECTRAN V6 of up to 4-5 hours. Automatically locking and stackable.On request Shop
20dB SMA Attenuator
Expands the measurement range from +20dBm to +40dBm.+ 149,95€ Shop
DC-Blocker (SMA)
The DC-Blocker must be used if you want to measure active powered antennas like GPS or satellite dishes. It prevents the RF-input of the SPECTRAN from being destroyed by the DC-voltages. Simply connect the DC-Blocker to the RF-input of your SPECTRAN and you can measure directly on GPS, satellite antennas or even DSL/ISDN etc. lines.+ 99,95€ Shop
1m, 5m or 10m Low Loss SMA Cable
This high-grade SMA cable can be used to connect Aaronia HyperLOG EMC antennas to Aaronia Spectran RF spectrum analysers with very low damping (signal loss). Available in lengths of:
1 Metre,
5 Metres,
10 Metres.
+ 29,95€ - 109,95€ Shop
SMA to BNC Adapter
This special high quality adapter allows operation of all Aaronia Antennas with SMA connector with any standard Spectrum Analyzer with BNC connector.+ 24,95€ Shop
SMA to K (2.92mm) Adapter
The Aaronia SMA to 2.92mm adapter is suitable for connecting Aaronia PowerLOG 40400 antennas via SMA Cable to a spectrum analyser or other device with regular SMA connectors (or N/BNC via additional adapter).+ 99,95€ Shop
SMA to N Adapter
This special high quality adapter allows operation of all HyperLOG®-Antenna with any standard spectrum-analyzer with N connector.+ 24,95€ Shop
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