https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:88eef2d5-5327-4fe3-bfd8-359ac271feefMatthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by Matt on 10/9/2019 7:24:00 AM<br /> <p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYECiKDLXJ8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">Spectrum analyzers display signals in the frequency domain. To use one, you only need to know about four controls: reference level, center frequency, and resolution bandwidth. In this episode, see how to use a spectrum analyzer and determine the transmitting frequency of a device.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 id="mcetoc_1hd475obe0"><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Roadtest:&nbsp;</strong><a class="jive-link-roadTest" href="/products/roadtest/rt/roadtests/121/fpc1500_spectrum_ana" data-e14adj="t">FPC1500 Spectrum Analyzer</a><br /> <ul> <li><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/346/fpc1500_spectrum_ana_2" data-e14adj="t">DigilentMinds Review</a></li> <li><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/315/fpc1500_spectrum_ana_1" data-e14adj="t">Geralds Review</a></li> <li><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/313/fpc1500_spectrum_ana" data-e14adj="t">Shabaz Review</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/technologies/test-and-measurement/b/blog/posts/frequency-modulation-fm-analysis-n9322c-agilent-keysight-spectrum-analyzer" data-e14adj="t">Frequency Modulation (FM) Analysis &ndash; N9322C Agilent / Keysight Spectrum Analyzer</a></span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/4192/element14-essentials-introduction-to-rf-and-end-launch-applications" data-e14adj="t">An Introduction to RF and End Launch Applications</a></span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/3093/element14-essentials-wireless-protocol-i" data-e14adj="t">Get Started with Bluetooth</a></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 id="mcetoc_1hd475obf1"><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Product Name</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Quantity</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;"><span><span id="addProduct-aj4vT6lR-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1,3052018~1,2759325~1,2096221~1,2804242~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1,99AC0287~1,17AC6999~1,91T4830~1,43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1,3052018~1,2759325~1,2096221~1,2804242~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1,99AC0287~1,17AC6999~1,91T4830~1,43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Kit</a></span><span id="addProduct-aj4vT6lR-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Kit</span></span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">R&amp;S 3 GHz One-Port Network Analyzer FPC1500</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rohde &amp; Schwarz</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-KCAkGmyx-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-KCAkGmyx-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">R&amp;S 3 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer FPC1000</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rohde &amp; Schwarz</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-rglcokFD-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052018~1&amp;nsku=99AC0287~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052018~1&amp;nsku=99AC0287~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-rglcokFD-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">AM Key FOB Tranmitter, 433.92 MHz</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">RF Solutions</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-VQYfqivI-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2759325~1&amp;nsku=17AC6999~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2759325~1&amp;nsku=17AC6999~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-VQYfqivI-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">434 MHz Stub right-angle antenna</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">LPRS</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-3J25Mwnx-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2096221~1&amp;nsku=91T4830~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2096221~1&amp;nsku=91T4830~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-3J25Mwnx-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">SMA to N-Type Connector Accessory, 27-6116</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Multicomp</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-vgDrC9Q3-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2804242~1&amp;nsku=43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2804242~1&amp;nsku=43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-vgDrC9Q3-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Instrument Basics: Spectrum Analyzer</span> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3704/vcp-biography-james" data-e14adj="t">Bald Engineer: James Lewis&#39; VCP Profile </a> <span style="padding-right:5px;"> </span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:Arial, &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, sans-serif;" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: frequency measurement, spectrum analyzer, rohde & schwarz, e14presents_baldengineer, frequency domain, workbench wednesdays, fpc1500, workbench, electronic load</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15/revision/3Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:00:33 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:88eef2d5-5327-4fe3-bfd8-359ac271feefcstantonhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by cstanton on 10/19/2023 3:00:33 PM<br /> <p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYECiKDLXJ8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">Spectrum analyzers display signals in the frequency domain. To use one, you only need to know about four controls: reference level, center frequency, and resolution bandwidth. In this episode, see how to use a spectrum analyzer and determine the transmitting frequency of a device.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 id="mcetoc_1hd475obe0"><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Roadtest:&nbsp;</strong><a class="jive-link-roadTest" href="/products/roadtest/rt/roadtests/121/fpc1500_spectrum_ana" data-e14adj="t">FPC1500 Spectrum Analyzer</a><br /> <ul> <li><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/346/fpc1500_spectrum_ana_2" data-e14adj="t">DigilentMinds Review</a></li> <li><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/315/fpc1500_spectrum_ana_1" data-e14adj="t">Geralds Review</a></li> <li><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/313/fpc1500_spectrum_ana" data-e14adj="t">Shabaz Review</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/technologies/test-and-measurement/b/blog/posts/frequency-modulation-fm-analysis-n9322c-agilent-keysight-spectrum-analyzer" data-e14adj="t">Frequency Modulation (FM) Analysis &ndash; N9322C Agilent / Keysight Spectrum Analyzer</a></span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/4192/element14-essentials-introduction-to-rf-and-end-launch-applications" data-e14adj="t">An Introduction to RF and End Launch Applications</a></span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/3093/element14-essentials-wireless-protocol-i" data-e14adj="t">Get Started with Bluetooth</a></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 id="mcetoc_1hd475obf1"><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Product Name</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Quantity</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;"><span><span id="addProduct-aj4vT6lR-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1,3052018~1,2759325~1,2096221~1,2804242~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1,99AC0287~1,17AC6999~1,91T4830~1,43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1,3052018~1,2759325~1,2096221~1,2804242~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1,99AC0287~1,17AC6999~1,91T4830~1,43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Kit</a></span><span id="addProduct-aj4vT6lR-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Kit</span></span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">R&amp;S 3 GHz One-Port Network Analyzer FPC1500</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rohde &amp; Schwarz</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-KCAkGmyx-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-KCAkGmyx-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">R&amp;S 3 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer FPC1000</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rohde &amp; Schwarz</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-rglcokFD-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052018~1&amp;nsku=99AC0287~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052018~1&amp;nsku=99AC0287~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-rglcokFD-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">AM Key FOB Tranmitter, 433.92 MHz</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">RF Solutions</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-VQYfqivI-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2759325~1&amp;nsku=17AC6999~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2759325~1&amp;nsku=17AC6999~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-VQYfqivI-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">434 MHz Stub right-angle antenna</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">LPRS</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-3J25Mwnx-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2096221~1&amp;nsku=91T4830~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2096221~1&amp;nsku=91T4830~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-3J25Mwnx-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">SMA to N-Type Connector Accessory, 27-6116</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Multicomp</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-vgDrC9Q3-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2804242~1&amp;nsku=43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2804242~1&amp;nsku=43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-vgDrC9Q3-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Instrument Basics: Spectrum Analyzer</span> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3704/vcp-biography-james" data-e14adj="t">Bald Engineer: James Lewis&#39; VCP Profile </a> <span style="padding-right:5px;"> </span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:Arial, &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, sans-serif;" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: frequency measurement, spectrum analyzer, rohde & schwarz, e14presents_baldengineer, frequency domain, workbench wednesdays, fpc1500, workbench, electronic load</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15/revision/1Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:29:19 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:88eef2d5-5327-4fe3-bfd8-359ac271feeftariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 12/20/2019 2:29:19 PM<br /> <div style="background:#ffffff;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;margin:0;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #dadada;"><div style="float:left;display:inline-block;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div><div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Instrument Basics: Spectrum Analyzer</span><p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3704/vcp-biography-james">Bald Engineer: James Lewis&#39; VCP Profile </a> <span style="padding-right:5px;"> </span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/" style="font-family:Arial, &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, sans-serif;color:#007fac;">Workbench Wednesdays</a></p></div></div><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"></p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYECiKDLXJ8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span><p style="margin:0;"></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;background-color:#e9f6fc;padding:8px;max-width:744px;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">Spectrum analyzers display signals in the frequency domain. To use one, you only need to know about four controls: reference level, center frequency, and resolution bandwidth. In this episode, see how to use a spectrum analyzer and determine the transmitting frequency of a device. </span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><ul><li><span style="color:#303030;"><strong>Hardware Giveaway:</strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4562/win-a-tenma-power-supply">Win a Tenma Power Supply</a></span></li><li><span style="color:#303030;"><strong>Roadtest:</strong><a class="jive-link-roadTest" href="https://www.element14.com/community/roadTests/1915/l/fpc1500-spectrum-analyzer">FPC1500 Spectrum Analyzer</a></span></li><li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/technologies/test-and-measurement/b/blog/posts/frequency-modulation-fm-analysis-n9322c-agilent-keysight-spectrum-analyzer">Frequency Modulation (FM) Analysis – N9322C Agilent / Keysight Spectrum Analyzer</a></span></li><li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/4192/element14-essentials-introduction-to-rf-and-end-launch-applications">An Introduction to RF and End Launch Applications</a></span></li><li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/3093/element14-essentials-wireless-protocol-i">Get Started with Bluetooth</a></span></li></ul><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="1" class="jiveBorder mce-item-table" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;"><thead><tr><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Product Name</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Quantity</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;"><span><span><a id="e14-product-link-50348" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3052020,3052018,2759325,2096221,2804242&nsku=99AC0288,99AC0287,17AC6999,91T4830,43W7275&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('50348'));" data-farnell="3052020~1,3052018~1,2759325~1,2096221~1,2804242~1" data-newark="99AC0288~1,99AC0287~1,17AC6999~1,91T4830~1,43W7275~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Kit</a> </span></span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">R&amp;S 3 GHz One-Port Network Analyzer FPC1500</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rohde &amp; Schwarz</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span><a id="e14-product-link-304ba" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3052020&nsku=99AC0288&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('304ba'));" data-farnell="3052020~1" data-newark="99AC0288~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">R&amp;S 3 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer FPC1000</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rohde &amp; Schwarz</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span><a id="e14-product-link-e9e66" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3052018&nsku=99AC0287&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e9e66'));" data-farnell="3052018~1" data-newark="99AC0287~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">AM Key FOB Tranmitter, 433.92 MHz</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">RF Solutions</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span><a id="e14-product-link-fd41c" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2759325&nsku=17AC6999&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('fd41c'));" data-farnell="2759325~1" data-newark="17AC6999~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">434 MHz Stub right-angle antenna</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">LPRS</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span><a id="e14-product-link-831a1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2096221&nsku=91T4830&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('831a1'));" data-farnell="2096221~1" data-newark="91T4830~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">SMA to N-Type Connector Accessory, 27-6116</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Multicomp</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span><a id="e14-product-link-ec99f" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2804242&nsku=43W7275&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('ec99f'));" data-farnell="2804242~1" data-newark="43W7275~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: frequency measurement, spectrum analyzer, rohde & schwarz, e14presents_baldengineer, frequency domain, workbench wednesdays, fpc1500, workbench, electronic load</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15/revision/2Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:29:19 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:88eef2d5-5327-4fe3-bfd8-359ac271feeftariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 12/20/2019 2:29:19 PM<br /> <div style="background:#ffffff;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;margin:0;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #dadada;"><div style="float:left;display:inline-block;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div><div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Instrument Basics: Spectrum Analyzer</span><p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3704/vcp-biography-james">Bald Engineer: James Lewis&#39; VCP Profile </a> <span style="padding-right:5px;"> </span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/" style="font-family:Arial, &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, sans-serif;color:#007fac;">Workbench Wednesdays</a></p></div></div><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"></p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYECiKDLXJ8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span><p style="margin:0;"></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;background-color:#e9f6fc;padding:8px;max-width:744px;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">Spectrum analyzers display signals in the frequency domain. To use one, you only need to know about four controls: reference level, center frequency, and resolution bandwidth. In this episode, see how to use a spectrum analyzer and determine the transmitting frequency of a device. </span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><ul><li><span style="color:#303030;"><strong>Hardware Giveaway:</strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4562/win-a-tenma-power-supply">Win a Tenma Power Supply</a></span></li><li><span style="color:#303030;"><strong>Roadtest:</strong><a class="jive-link-roadTest" href="https://www.element14.com/community/roadTests/1915/l/fpc1500-spectrum-analyzer">FPC1500 Spectrum Analyzer</a></span></li><li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/technologies/test-and-measurement/b/blog/posts/frequency-modulation-fm-analysis-n9322c-agilent-keysight-spectrum-analyzer">Frequency Modulation (FM) Analysis – N9322C Agilent / Keysight Spectrum Analyzer</a></span></li><li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/4192/element14-essentials-introduction-to-rf-and-end-launch-applications">An Introduction to RF and End Launch Applications</a></span></li><li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/3093/element14-essentials-wireless-protocol-i">Get Started with Bluetooth</a></span></li></ul><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="1" class="jiveBorder mce-item-table" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;"><thead><tr><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Product Name</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Quantity</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-aj4vT6lR-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1,3052018~1,2759325~1,2096221~1,2804242~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1,99AC0287~1,17AC6999~1,91T4830~1,43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1,3052018~1,2759325~1,2096221~1,2804242~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1,99AC0287~1,17AC6999~1,91T4830~1,43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Kit</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-aj4vT6lR-unlinked">Buy Kit</span></span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">R&amp;S 3 GHz One-Port Network Analyzer FPC1500</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rohde &amp; Schwarz</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-KCAkGmyx-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-KCAkGmyx-unlinked">Buy Now</span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">R&amp;S 3 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer FPC1000</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rohde &amp; Schwarz</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-rglcokFD-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052018~1&amp;nsku=99AC0287~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052018~1&amp;nsku=99AC0287~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-rglcokFD-unlinked">Buy Now</span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">AM Key FOB Tranmitter, 433.92 MHz</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">RF Solutions</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-VQYfqivI-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2759325~1&amp;nsku=17AC6999~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2759325~1&amp;nsku=17AC6999~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-VQYfqivI-unlinked">Buy Now</span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">434 MHz Stub right-angle antenna</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">LPRS</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-3J25Mwnx-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2096221~1&amp;nsku=91T4830~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2096221~1&amp;nsku=91T4830~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-3J25Mwnx-unlinked">Buy Now</span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">SMA to N-Type Connector Accessory, 27-6116</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Multicomp</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-vgDrC9Q3-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2804242~1&amp;nsku=43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2804242~1&amp;nsku=43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-vgDrC9Q3-unlinked">Buy Now</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: frequency measurement, spectrum analyzer, rohde & schwarz, e14presents_baldengineer, frequency domain, workbench wednesdays, fpc1500, workbench, electronic load</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15/revision/4Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:88eef2d5-5327-4fe3-bfd8-359ac271feefMatthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/4552/instrument-basics-spectrum-analyzer----workbench-wednesdays-15#commentsRevision 4 posted to Documents by Matt on 10/9/2019 7:24:00 AM<br /> <p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYECiKDLXJ8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">Spectrum analyzers display signals in the frequency domain. To use one, you only need to know about four controls: reference level, center frequency, and resolution bandwidth. In this episode, see how to use a spectrum analyzer and determine the transmitting frequency of a device.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 id="mcetoc_1hd475obe0"><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Roadtest:&nbsp;</strong><a class="jive-link-roadTest" href="/products/roadtest/rt/roadtests/121/fpc1500_spectrum_ana" data-e14adj="t">FPC1500 Spectrum Analyzer</a><br /> <ul> <li><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/346/fpc1500_spectrum_ana_2" data-e14adj="t">DigilentMinds Review</a></li> <li><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/315/fpc1500_spectrum_ana_1" data-e14adj="t">Geralds Review</a></li> <li><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/313/fpc1500_spectrum_ana" data-e14adj="t">Shabaz Review</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/technologies/test-and-measurement/b/blog/posts/frequency-modulation-fm-analysis-n9322c-agilent-keysight-spectrum-analyzer" data-e14adj="t">Frequency Modulation (FM) Analysis &ndash; N9322C Agilent / Keysight Spectrum Analyzer</a></span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/4192/element14-essentials-introduction-to-rf-and-end-launch-applications" data-e14adj="t">An Introduction to RF and End Launch Applications</a></span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/3093/element14-essentials-wireless-protocol-i" data-e14adj="t">Get Started with Bluetooth</a></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 id="mcetoc_1hd475obf1"><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Product Name</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Quantity</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;"><span><span id="addProduct-aj4vT6lR-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1,3052018~1,2759325~1,2096221~1,2804242~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1,99AC0287~1,17AC6999~1,91T4830~1,43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1,3052018~1,2759325~1,2096221~1,2804242~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1,99AC0287~1,17AC6999~1,91T4830~1,43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Kit</a></span><span id="addProduct-aj4vT6lR-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Kit</span></span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">R&amp;S 3 GHz One-Port Network Analyzer FPC1500</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rohde &amp; Schwarz</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-KCAkGmyx-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052020~1&amp;nsku=99AC0288~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-KCAkGmyx-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">R&amp;S 3 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer FPC1000</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rohde &amp; Schwarz</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-rglcokFD-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052018~1&amp;nsku=99AC0287~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3052018~1&amp;nsku=99AC0287~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-rglcokFD-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">AM Key FOB Tranmitter, 433.92 MHz</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">RF Solutions</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-VQYfqivI-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2759325~1&amp;nsku=17AC6999~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2759325~1&amp;nsku=17AC6999~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-VQYfqivI-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">434 MHz Stub right-angle antenna</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">LPRS</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-3J25Mwnx-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2096221~1&amp;nsku=91T4830~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2096221~1&amp;nsku=91T4830~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-3J25Mwnx-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">SMA to N-Type Connector Accessory, 27-6116</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Multicomp</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span id="addProduct-vgDrC9Q3-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2804242~1&amp;nsku=43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2804242~1&amp;nsku=43W7275~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-vgDrC9Q3-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Instrument Basics: Spectrum Analyzer</span> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3704/vcp-biography-james" data-e14adj="t">Bald Engineer: James Lewis&#39; VCP Profile </a> <span style="padding-right:5px;"> </span><strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:Arial, &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, sans-serif;" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: frequency measurement, spectrum analyzer, rohde & schwarz, e14presents_baldengineer, frequency domain, workbench wednesdays, fpc1500, workbench, electronic load</div>