RSA6106A

The Tektronix RSA6106A is a high-performance 6.2 GHz Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer designed to discover, trigger, capture, and analyze transient RF signals. Featuring a DPX live color display, up to 110 MHz real-time bandwidth, and advanced triggering, it provides critical insight for complex RF design and troubleshooting.

RF and Microwave Signal Analysis Transient Analysis

Specifications

General

Parameter	Value
Interfaces	USB 2.0, LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T), GPIB, VGA, Reference In/Out, Trigger In/Out
Display	10.4-inch TFT color touch screen, 1024 × 768 resolution
Warm-up Time	20 minutes
Recommended Calibration Interval	1 year

Physical

Parameter	Value
Power Supply	90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 450 W maximum
Operating Temperature	+5 °C to +40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)	473 mm (W) × 282 mm (H) × 531 mm (D)
Weight	26.3 kg

Frequency Specifications

Parameter	Value
Frequency Range	9 kHz to 6.2 GHz
Frequency Reference Accuracy	±1.0 × 10^-6 per year (standard), ±1.0 × 10^-7 per year (with Option 12)
Real-Time Capture Bandwidth	40 MHz (Standard), 110 MHz (Option 110)
Frequency Span Range	10 Hz to 6.2 GHz (Real-Time Span: 100 Hz to 40 MHz / 110 MHz)

Amplitude & Sensitivity Specifications

Parameter	Value
Maximum Safe RF Input Level	+30 dBm (RF Attenuation ≥ 10 dB)
Maximum DC Input Voltage	±5 V
RF Input Impedance	50 Ω
RF Input VSWR	<1.5:1 (10 MHz to 6.2 GHz, RF Attenuator ≥ 10 dB)
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) (Preamp Off)	-153 dBm/Hz (typical at 2 GHz)
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) (Preamp On)	-167 dBm/Hz (typical at 2 GHz, with Option 01)
Third-Order Intercept (TOI)	+17 dBm (at 2 GHz, typical, preamp off)
1 dB Compression Point	+2 dBm (at 2 GHz, typical, preamp off, RF Attenuation = 0 dB)
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy	±0.5 dB (at 2 GHz, 95% confidence)
Frequency Response Flatness	±0.5 dB (10 MHz to 3 GHz), ±1.0 dB (3 GHz to 6.2 GHz, Attenuator = 10 dB)
Input Attenuation Range	0 dB to 75 dB
Input Attenuator Step Size	5 dB

Real-Time & Acquisition Capabilities

Parameter	Value
Minimum Event Duration for 100% POI (Option 110)	24 µs
Minimum Event Duration for 100% POI (Standard)	31 µs
A/D Converter Resolution	14 bits
A/D Converter Sampling Rate (Standard)	100 MS/s
A/D Converter Sampling Rate (Option 110)	300 MS/s
Acquisition Memory Depth (Standard)	256 MB
Acquisition Memory Depth (Option 09)	1 GB

Spectral Purity & Phase Noise

Parameter	Value
Phase Noise (10 kHz Offset)	-111 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz CF)
Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset)	-113 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz CF)
Phase Noise (1 MHz Offset)	-133 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz CF)

Triggering Capabilities

Parameter	Value
Trigger Modes	Free Run, Triggered
Trigger Sources	RF Input (FMT, Power), External 1, External 2
Frequency Mask Trigger Bandwidth (Standard)	40 MHz
Frequency Mask Trigger Bandwidth (Option 110)	110 MHz

Input, Output & System Interfaces

Parameter	Value
RF Input Connector Type	Type N female
Reference Input (10 MHz)	BNC female
Reference Output (10 MHz)	BNC female
External Trigger Inputs	2 × BNC female
Trigger Output	BNC female
Analog IF Output	BNC female (with Option 05)
Digital IQ Output	LVDS connector (with Option 05)
GPIB Interface	IEEE 488.2
LAN Interface	10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
USB Ports	5 × USB 2.0 (2 front, 3 rear)
External Display Interface	VGA (15-pin D-sub)
Audio Output	Headphone jack (3.5 mm) and internal speaker

Power & Hardware Specifications

Parameter	Value
AC Input Voltage Range	90 VAC to 264 VAC
AC Input Frequency Range	47 Hz to 63 Hz
Power Consumption	450 W maximum (350 W typical)
Internal Storage Type	Removable Hard Disk Drive
Internal Storage Capacity	≥80 GB (Option 06 or standard)
Display Size and Type	10.4-inch active matrix color TFT touch screen
Display Resolution	1024 × 768 pixels

Physical Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Form Factor	Benchtop / Rackmountable (Option 1R)
Width	473 mm (with handles)
Height	282 mm (with feet)
Depth	531 mm (with front cover)

Environmental & Compliance

Parameter	Value
Storage Temperature	-20 °C to +60 °C
Operating Humidity	90% RH (at or below +30 °C), 80% RH (at or below +40 °C)
Maximum Operating Altitude	3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Maximum Storage Altitude	12,190 m (40,000 ft)

Dynamic Range

Parameter	Value
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)	-78 dBc (typical, 40 MHz BW) / -73 dBc (typical, 110 MHz BW with Option 110)

Spurious Response

Parameter	Value
Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD)	<-80 dBc (typical, 10 MHz to 3.1 GHz carrier)

RF Input

Parameter	Value
Preamplifier Frequency Range	1 MHz to 6.2 GHz (with Option 01)

Trigger

Parameter	Value
Trigger Jitter	< 20 ns (typical, standard) / < 15 ns (typical, with Option 110)

Inputs & Outputs

Parameter	Value
Analog IF Output Center Frequency	500 MHz (with Option 05)

DPX Spectrum Display

Parameter	Value
DPX Spectrum Processing Rate	292,969 frames/s
DPX Bitmap Resolution	1041 × 256 pixels

Spurious Responses

Parameter	Value
Residual Spurious	<-95 dBm (9 kHz to 6.2 GHz, terminated input, 0 dB RF attenuation)
Image Rejection	>80 dB (for Span ≤ 40 MHz, Center Frequency 10 MHz to 6.2 GHz)
Local Oscillator Emission	<-80 dBm (with 10 dB RF attenuation)

Environmental

Parameter	Value
Operating Shock	15 G, half-sine, 11 ms duration
Operating Vibration	0.22 Grms, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Non-operating Vibration	2.28 Grms, 5 Hz to 500 Hz

Regulatory & Compliance

Parameter	Value
Safety Compliance	UL61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1
EMC Compliance	EN61326, Class A

Technology

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

Applications

RF design, radar, electronic warfare, wireless communication troubleshooting, and spectrum management

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