The SVA Vector Signal Analyser from Aeoflex features an extended frequency range - up to 13GHz which allows the instrument to be used for analysing second harmonic performance of signals in popular communications bands. A wide maximum instantaneous bandwidth up to 90MHz makes it suitable for measuring and analysing both narrow- and wideband communication systems. Peak signal power levels up +30dBm can be input directly to the instrument. With a maximum sensitivity of -148dBm/Hz, very low level signals can easily be discriminated from noise when measuring transmitter spurious outputs. A wide range of measurement suite options are available for wireless communications test, including most 2G, 3G, 4G, WMAN, WPAN, WLAN and LTE standards, providing measurement of power, modulation quality, and spectrum parameters to the relevant standards for mobile terminal testing both in the laboratory and in production. The noise floor at 2GHz is -138dBc/Hz at 10MHz offset, and, frequency settling can be achieved in 250ìs at frequencies up to 6GHz. The SVA can be synchronised and used in conjunction with either the SGD signal generator or other S-Series modules. The LCD touch-screen interface common allows modulated or swept RF signals to be set up and analysed using fewer keystrokes than required by traditional soft key models, reducing the risk of error.
