Spectrum Analyzer Software for RF & Vector Signals

Comprehensive Vector Signal Analysis for Your PC

SignalVu-PC brings advanced RF analysis to Windows PCs and a consistent user experience across hardware platforms. 

• As a powerful user interface for Tektronix RSA spectrum analyzers
• On 5 and 6 Series B MSOs, installed directly on the oscilloscopes’ optional Windows 10 drives
• For offline analysis of RF signals acquired by Tektronix oscilloscopes or real-time spectrum analyzers

A version of SignalVu for advanced vector signal analysis is also available as an option for MSO/DPO70000 Series oscilloscopes.

Multi-channel RF analysis on your oscilloscope

For multi-channel, fully synchronized time domain and RF analysis, consider SignalVu-PC software together with a 5 or 6 Series B MSO oscilloscope.  

• 31 automated pulse parameter measurements and statistics deliver insights into multi-channel radar or EW systems
• Up to 8 RF inputs save time optimizing antenna array phase shifters and attenuators 
• Directly measure baseband signals by configuring each RF input as IQ or differential IQ
• Analyze complex scenarios with cross-domain analysis, pinpoint triggering, and independent channel controls

Spectrum analyzer software for EMI/EMC pre-compliance testing

Don’t fear EMI/EMC and RF product compliance testing. EMCVu pre-compliance application option gives you a fast, accurate and affordable way to determine if your product designs are ready to submit to the more costly test house for full EMI/EMC radiated or conducted emissions compliance testing. It features a step-by-step setup wizard, 3rd party accessory support, reporting tools, and push-button support for IEC/CISPR, CENELEC/EN, FCC, MIL/DEF, or custom standards. This allows you to quickly perform pre-compliance scans of products, troubleshoot, and compare various scans in the comfort of your own lab.

Spectrum analyzer software FAQs

What is a spectrum analyzer used for? 

A spectrum analyzer is used to measure the power of the spectrum of known and unknown signals. These test instruments measure the amplitude of an input signal versus frequency within the full frequency range of the instrument.

What is spectrum analyzer software? 

Software for spectrum analyzers is a
common tool used by radio frequency (RF) engineers. It allows you to control
the acquisition, processing, and display of the spectral content of acquired
signals (RF waveforms), and to facilitate further analysis and measurements.

What is spectrum analyzer software used for? 

Regardless of the instrument used for the signal data acquisition (signal or spectrum analyzers or oscilloscopes input channels), spectrum analyzers software enables the analysis and validation of signals involved in RF design circuits. After transforming the time signal into the frequency domain, the software allows you to represent it in several ways to make accurate measurements. Modern instruments are often used for advanced mmWave applications analysis, including 5G New Radio signal analysis, Wideband radar and pulsed RF signals, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Commercial Wireless, EMC/EMI pre-compliance testing and debugging, and many more.

What is the difference between a spectrum analyzer and an oscilloscope? 

Oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers are two of the most important instruments on any bench. While a spectrum analyzer is used to gather frequency information, oscilloscopes are used to measure how signals change over time. The combination of the two instruments allows engineers to characterize a signal.

Is a spectrum analyzer the same as FFT? 

Spectrum analyzers are specifically designed for viewing
signals in the frequency domain, but because they are not always readily
available, oscilloscopes have traditionally used the FFT (Fast
Fourier Transform) algorithm to view the frequency spectrum of a signal.
However, FFTs are notoriously difficult to use and difficult to view
accurately. While our oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers support standard
FFT, they utilize a new, more advanced architecture for spectrum analysis.