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markets. However, if we try to compare
both in terms of spectrum measurements,
we see that a clear advantage of signal
analyzers lies in their larger dynamic
range, which allows measuring digital
signal modulation accuracy with the best
EVM performance. Spectrum analyzers
typically also outperform oscilloscopes
when it comes to spectral purity or sensitivity, which is especially important
for fundamental measurement such as
phase noise and noise figure tests. The
advantages of oscilloscopes are their wide
analysis bandwidth and the coherent multichannel capability."

systems, and radar. The Field Master
Pro MS2090A delivers the highest levels
of RF performance available in a handheld, touchscreen spectrum analyzer."
Smith, RADX: "We recently launched our
Trifecta PXIe SSD RAID Modules, which
enable PXIe-based spectrum analyzer
and RF recorders to store up to 128 TB

of wideband data in a PXIe chassis-based
system. Trifecta dramatically reduces the
cost of high performance SSD RAID storage and eliminates the need for an external RF recorded in most instances. We're
also in the process of launching two new
products: LGT12xx, which is a 1, 2, 4, 8, or
16-CH, 6 GHz, precision synchronized, RF
record and playback system that supports

Smith, RADX: "DSOs are great for standard spectrum analyzer applications, but
not so much for RTSA. We think of a DSO
as a "convenience" spectrum analyzer, like
the screwdriver on a Swiss Army Knife.
It's good in a pinch, but if you need to
build a fence, you probably want a real
screwdriver (or a Makita)."

One of RADX' Trifecta-SSD
COTS 8TB, 16TB, and 31TB PXIe
SSD Raid Modules.

Now on the market
Here are the signal and spectrum analyzer solutions that vendors told us they've
recently made available, and what some
of those solutions' key features are.
Robinson, Anritsu: "In February of this
year, we launched the Field Master Pro
MS2090A RF spectrum analyzer. The
MS2090A delivers performance never previously available in a compact, hand-held
instrument. With continuous frequency
coverage from 9 kHz to 54 GHz, it is specifically designed to meet the challenges
of a full range of other wireless technologies in use today, including 5G, wireless
backhaul, aerospace/defense, satellite
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