RIGOL DSA815 digital spectrum analyzer is the part of DSA800 series of spectrum analyzers which are small, lightweight and cost-effective. RIGOL DSA815 is equipped with easy-to-operate numeric keypad, high-resolution color LCD display and various remote communication interfaces. RIGOL DSA800 series of spectrum analyzers, and DSA815 model in particular can be widely used in various fields, such as education, company research and development as well as industrial manufacture.
RIGOL DSA815 Spectrum Analyzer Features
- 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz frequency range
- Typical -135 dBm displayed average noise level (DANL)
- Total amplitude uncertainty < 1.5 dB
- 100 Hz minimum resolution bandwidth (RBW)
- EMI filter & Quasi-Peak detector kit (optional)
- Preamplifier and AM/FM demodulation function
- 8 inch high-definition (800×480 pixels) LCD
- Interfaces: LAN, USB host, USB device and GPIB (optional)
- Compact size, lightweight
RIGOL DSA815 Spectrum Analyzer Technical Specifications
Frequency
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz | |
| Internal Frequency Reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reference Frequency | 10 MHz | |
| Aging Rate | <2 ppm/year | |
| Temperature Stability | 20 ºC to 30 ºC | <2 ppm |
| Frequency Readout Accuracy | ||
| Marker Resolution | span / (sweep points-1) | |
| Marker Uncertainty | ± (frequency indication × frequency reference uncertainty +1% × span +10% × resolution bandwidth + marker resolution) |
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| Marker Frequency Counter | ||
| Resolution | 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz | |
| Uncertainty | ± (frequency indication × frequency reference uncertainty + counter resolution) |
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| Frequency Span | ||
| Range | 0 Hz, 100 Hz to 1.5 GHz | |
| Uncertainty | ± span / (sweep points-1) | |
| SSB Phase Noise | ||
| Carrier Offset | 10 kHz | <-88 dBc / Hz typ. |
| Bandwidths | ||
| Resolution Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 100 Hz to 1 MHz, in 1-3-10 sequence | |
| Resolution Bandwidth (-6 dB) | 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz | |
| RBW Uncertainty | <5%, nominal | |
| Resolution Filter Shape Factor (60 dB: 3 dB) | <5, nominal | |
| Video Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 1 Hz to 3 MHz, in 1-3-10 sequence | |
Amplitude
| Measurement Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Range | DANL to +20 dBm | |
| Maximum Rated Input Level | ||
| DC Voltage | 50 V | |
| CW RF Power | RF attenuation ≥ 30 dB | 20 dBm (100 mW) |
| Max. Damage Level | 30 dBm (1W) | |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | ||
| 0 dB RF attenuation, RBW=VBW=100Hz, sample detector, trace average ≥ 50, normalize to 1 Hz | ||
| DANL (Preamplifier Off) | 100 kHz to 1 MHz | <-90 dBm – 110 dBm |
| 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz | <-110 dBm +6 × (f/MHz)dB, typ. -115 dBm | |
| DANL (Preamplifier Off) | 100 kHz to 1 MHz | |
| 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz | <-130 dBm + 6 × (f/MHz)dB, typ. -135 dBm | |
| Level Display | ||
| Logarithmic Level Axis | 1 dB to 200 dB | |
| Linear Level Axis | 0 to Reference Level | |
| Number of Display Points | Normal | 601 |
| Number of Traces | 3 + math trace | |
| Trace Detectors | Normal, Positive-peak, Negative-peak, Sample, RMS, Voltage Average, Quasi-peak | |
| Trace Functions | Clear Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, Average, View, Blank | |
| Units of Level Axis | dBm, dBmV, dBµV, nV, µV, mV, V, nW, µW, mW, W | |
| Frequency Response | ||
| 10 dB RF attenuation, relative to 50 MHz, 20 ºC to 30 ºC | ||
| Frequency Response (Preamplifier Off) |
100 kHz to 1.5 GHz | <0.7 dB |
| Frequency Response (Preamplifier On) |
1 MHz to 1.5 GHz | <1.0 dB |
| Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty | ||
| Setting Range | 0 to 30 dB, in 1 dB step | |
| Switching Uncertainty | fc=50 MHz, relative to 10 dB, 20 ºC to 30 ºC | < 0.5 dB |
| Absolute Amplitude Uncertainty | ||
| Uncertainty | fc=50 MHz, peak detector, preamplifier off, 10 dB RF attenuation, input signal = -10 dBm, 20 ºC to 30 ºC |
± 0.4 dB |
| Reference Level | ||
| Range | – 100 dBm to + 20 dBm, in 1 dB step | |
| Resolution | Log Scale | 0.01 dB |
| Linear Scale | 4 digits | |
| Level Measurement Uncertainty | ||
| Level Measurement Uncertainty | 95% confidence level, S/N > 20 dB, RBW=VBW=1 kHz, preamplifier off, 10 MHz <fc Glt3 GHz, 20 ºC to 30 ºC |
<1.5 dB, nominal |
| RF Input VSWR | ||
| 10 dB RF attenuation | ||
| VSWR | 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz | <1.5 |
| Intermodulation | ||
| Second Harmonic Intercept (SHI) | +40 dBm | |
| Third-order Intermodulation (TOI) | fc > 30 MHz | +10 dBm |
| Spurious Responses | ||
| Image Frequency | <-60 dBc | |
| Intermediate Frequency | <-60 dBc | |
| Spurious Responses, Inherent | <-88 dBm, typ. | |
| Spurious Responses, Others | referenced to local oscillators, referenced to A/D conversion, referenced to subharmonic of first LO referenced to harmonic of first LO |
<-60 dBc |
Sweep
| Sweep Time Range | 100 Hz ≤ Span ≤1.5 GHz | 10 ms to 1500 s |
| Span = 0 | 20 µs to 1500 s | |
| Sweep Time Uncertainty | 100 Hz ≤ Span ≤1.5 GHz | 5%, nominal |
| Span = 0 | 0.5%, nominal | |
| Sweep Mode | continuous, single |
Trigger Function
| Trigger Source | Free run, Video, External |
| External Trigger Level | 5 V TTL level |
Tracking Generator (optional for DSA815)
| TG Output | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz | |
| Output Level | – 20 dBm to 0 dBm, in 1 dB step | |
| Output Flatness | 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz, referenced to 50 MHz | ± 3 dB |
Inputs and Outputs
| RF Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 50Ω | |
| Connector | N female | |
| TG Out | ||
| Impedance | 50Ω | |
| Connector | N female | |
| 10 MHz REF In / 10 MHz REF Out / External Trigger In | ||
| Connector | BNC female | |
| 10 MHz REF In Amplitude | 0 dBm to +10 dBm | |
| 10 MHz REF Out Amplitude | +3 dBm to +10 dBm | |
| Trigger Voltage | 5 V TTL level | |
| USB | ||
| USB Host | Connector | B plug |
| Protocol | Version 2.0 | |
| USB device | Connector | A plug |
| Protocol | Version 2.0 | |
General Specifications
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 800 × 480 | |
| Size | 8″ | |
| Colors | 64 k | |
| Printer Supported | ||
| Protocol | PictBridge | |
| Remote Control | ||
| USB | USB TMC | |
| LAN Interface | 10/100 Base-T, RJ-45 | |
| IEC/IEEE bus (GIB) | with opt. USB-GPIB | IEEE488.2 |
| Mass Memory | ||
| Mass Memory | Flash disc (internal) USB Disc (not supplied) |
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| Power Supply | ||
| Input Voltage Range, AC | 100 V to 240 V, nominal | |
| AC Supply Frequency | 45 Hz to 440 Hz | |
| Power Consumption | typ. 35 W, max 50 W with all options | |
| Temperature | ||
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 ºC to 70 ºC | |
| Dimensions | ||
| W × H × D | 361 × 178 × 128 mm | |
| 14.2 × 7.0 × 5.0 inches | ||
Additional information
Download RIGOL DSA815 User Manual.
Download RIGOL DSA815 Data Sheet.
RIGOL DSA815 Spectrum Analyzer Package Contents
- RIGOL DSA815 spectrum analyzer (1 pc.)
- Power cable (1 pc.)
RIGOL DSA815 Spectrum Analyzer Optional Accessories
- EMI filter and Quasi-peak detector kit
- VSWR measurement kit
- VSWR bridge
- Advanced measurement kit
- 1.5 GHz tracking generator
- RF demo kit (transmitter)
- USB to GPIB interface converter
- DSA accessories package
