Researchers, engineers, and technicians working on RF applications generally have a good grasp on the use and benefits of spectrum analyzers, whether they are traditional swept spectrum analyzers (TSA) or more modern vector signal analyzers (VSA). They understand the key specifications and principles of operation of these important RF instruments. However, sometimes they are puzzled by a slightly different category of instrument: Real-time spectrum analyzers (RSAs or RTSAs). Maybe due to a lack of awareness of the functionality and measurement capabilities of RSAs, sometimes users miss out on the advantages and benefits of RSAs as a key tool in their RF toolbelt. At Tektronix, we have years of experience designing, manufacturing, and deploying RSAs, so we thought we’d clear up 3 misconceptions and perhaps even myths that circulate around the use of RSAs. Read the full article here: https://www.tek.com/en/blog/separating-rsa-facts-from-rsa-fiction
