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 (via 2xUSB) instantaneous bandwidth (complex I/Q). 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 max. instantaneous bandwidth (complex I/Q) of up to 245MHz (via 2xUSB). The analyzer is compatible to all common Aaronia antennas.
Highlights
• Frequency range: 10MHz to 6GHz
• Instantaneous bandwidth (complex I/Q) of up to 245MHz (2x122MHz)
• Unlimited continuous true I/Q streaming over up to 2xUSB 3.0
• I/Q vector signal generator bandwidth of 120MHz
• Sweep speed up to 1THz/s
• Several devices cascadable!
• Parallel measurement of several frequency bands
• World's first and only Dual USB true I/Q streaming up to 784MBytes/s
• 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)
• Full MATLAB support
• 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 (only for V6-RSA2000X - via 2xUSB)
- 120 MHz Vector Signal Generator (only for V6-RSA250X, already integrated in the higher versions)
- Extremely low-noise preamplifier with 20dB gain
- Internal GPS (Includes spoofing detection and active GPS antenna with SMB cable)
- RF over Fiber
- 4-way Splitter
- 26800mAh Powerbank
- 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 also the RTSA-Suite PRO software and manuals on USB stick. Optionally also available in a waterproof and shockproof transport case.
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.
Type and RTBW / Sweep | Price |
RSA250X (10MHz - 6GHz) RTBW: 80MHz Sweep: 300GHz/s (440GHz/s) | 3.498 € |
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RSA500X (10MHz - 6GHz) RTBW: 80MHz (opt. 120MHz) Sweep: 300GHz/s (440GHz/s) | 5.998 € |
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RSA2000X (10MHz - 6GHz) RTBW: 160MHz (opt. 245MHz*) Sweep: 730GHz/s (1THz/s) | 9.998 € |
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Datasheet | Type | RTBW / Sweep | I/Os | Price |
![]() ![]() | RSA250X (10MHz - 6GHz) | RTBW: 80MHz Sweep: 300GHz/s (440GHz/s) | 1xRx | 3.498 €Buy now! |
![]() ![]() | RSA500X (10MHz - 6GHz) | RTBW: 80MHz (opt. 120MHz) Sweep: 300GHz/s (440GHz/s) | 1xRx & 1xTx | 5.998 €Buy now! |
![]() ![]() | RSA2000X (10MHz - 6GHz) | RTBW: 160MHz (opt. 245MHz*) Sweep: 730GHz/s (1THz/s) | 2xRx & 1xTx | 9.998 €Buy now! |
V6-RSA250X | V6-RSA500X | V6-RSA2000X | |
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Frequency Range (min) | 10 MHz | 10 MHz | 10 MHz |
Frequency Range (max) | 6 GHz | 6 GHz | 6 GHz |
Real-Time Bandwidth | 80 MHz/opt. 120 MHz | 80 MHz/opt. 120 MHz | 160 MHz/opt. 245 MHz* |
Sweep speed | 300/440 GHz/s | 300/440 GHz/s | 730/1100 GHz |
Signal Generator | - / opt. 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz |
I/Os | 1 Rx (opt. 1 Tx) | 1 Rx & 1 Tx | 2 Rx & 1 Tx |
Technical specifications | Spectran V6 X |
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Real-time bandwidth Rx | Up to 245 MHz (I/Q - via 2 x USB)* |
Real-time bandwidth Tx | 120 MHz |
POI (FFT-based) | Up to 97 ns |
POI (I/Q-based) | Up to 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 | 50 dB / 70 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) | 0 °C to +50 °C (extended -40 to +75 °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 |