The Tektronix 2710 is an economy portable RF spectrum analyzer covering the 10 kHz to 1.8 GHz frequency range. Designed for general-purpose electronic testing and RF signal analysis, it features a switchable internal preamplifier, a 9-inch digital storage CRT, and a highly portable design.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | None standard; Optional GPIB (Option 03) or RS-232-C (Option 08) |
| Display | 9-inch monochrome raster-scan CRT with digital storage |
| Setup Memory | 10 save/recall registers for front-panel configurations |
| Warm-up Time | 15 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 250 VAC, 48 to 440 Hz, 105 W maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 361 mm × 137 mm × 485 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
Frequency and Amplitude Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
| Center Frequency Resolution | 1 kHz (standard) |
| Reference Aging Rate | ±5 ppm/year |
| Reference Temperature Stability | ±5 ppm over operating temperature range |
| Frequency Span Range | 10 kHz/div to 180 MHz/div, plus Zero Span |
| Frequency Span Accuracy | ±5% |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | -129 dBm (with preamplifier on, 3 kHz RBW, 10 Hz VBW) |
| DANL (Preamplifier Off) | -117 dBm (at 3 kHz RBW) |
| Amplitude Measurement Range | -129 dBm to +20 dBm |
| Display Dynamic Range | 80 dB |
| Display Scale Factors | 10 dB/div, 5 dB/div, 1 dB/div, Linear |
| RF Attenuator Range | 0 to 50 dB |
| RF Attenuator Step Size | 10 dB |
| Reference Level Range | -70 dBm to +20 dBm (preamp off), -102 dBm to -12 dBm (preamp on) |
| Second Harmonic Distortion | ≤-70 dBc (with -30 dBm input, preamp off) |
| Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion (TOI) | ≤-70 dBc (with two -30 dBm inputs, preamp off) |
Bandwidth and Sweep Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 3 kHz to 5 MHz (3 kHz, 30 kHz, 300 kHz, 5 MHz) |
| RBW Shape Factor (60 dB/3 dB) | ≤15:1 |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 10 Hz to 300 kHz |
| Sweep Trigger Sources | Free Run, Internal (Video), Line, External |
Measurement Capabilities and Signal Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Capabilities | Single, Delta, Peak Find, Next Peak, Marker to Center |
Inputs, Outputs and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector | Type N female |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 ohms |
| RF Input VSWR | ≤1.5:1 (with ≥10 dB RF attenuation) |
| Maximum Safe RF Input Level | +20 dBm continuous (0 dB RF attenuation), +30 dBm continuous (with ≥10 dB RF attenuation) |
| Maximum DC Input Voltage | 100 V |
| External Trigger Input | BNC female |
Power and Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption (Typical) | 90 W |
Physical and Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -55 °C to +75 °C |
| Operating Altitude Limit | 4,570 m (15,000 ft) |
| Storage Altitude Limit | 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
Standards, Compliance and Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time Range | 10 µs to 20 s (1 µs/div to 2 s/div in 1-2-5 sequence) |
| Sweep Modes | Auto, Normal, and Single Sweep |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Noise | -75 dBc/Hz at 30 kHz offset |
| Residual Responses | ≤ -90 dBm (with 0 dB RF attenuation) |
| Trace Memory | 3 traces (A, B, and C) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LO Emission at RF Input | ≤ -70 dBm (with 0 dB RF attenuation) |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm jack, front panel |
Option 04 Tracking Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 1.8 GHz (Option 04) |
| Tracking Generator Output Level Range | 0 dBm to -48 dBm (Option 04) |
Option 12 Quasi-Peak & Audio
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Quasi-Peak Detector Bandwidths | 200 Hz, 9 kHz, and 120 kHz (Option 12) |
| Audio Demodulation | AM and FM (standard) |
Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibrator Output Frequency | 100 MHz |
| Calibrator Output Level | -20 dBm |
| Calibrator Level Accuracy | ±0.3 dB @ 100 MHz |
Amplitude Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Flatness | ±1.5 dB (10 kHz to 1.8 GHz, 50 Ω, relative to 100 MHz) |
| Log Scale Fidelity | ±2.0 dB max over 80 dB range (10 dB/div) |
| Linear Scale Fidelity | ±5% of full scale |
Frequency Counter (Option 01)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Counter Resolution | 1 Hz / 10 Hz (Option 01 dependent) |
Option Dependent
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 07 Input Impedance | 75 Ω (BNC connector replacing standard 50 Ω N-type) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standards Compliance | UL1244, CSA C22.2 No. 231 |
| EMI Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class B, VDE 0871 Class B |
Technology
Superheterodyne Spectrum Analyzer
Applications
RF signal analysis, general-purpose electronic test and measurement
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