Tektronix RSA306B Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

Description:

The Tektronix RSA306B Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer is used for real-time RF spectrum monitoring, signal analysis, and interference detection across a wide frequency range. Commonly installed in wireless communications laboratories, EMC/EMI test facilities, aerospace and defense applications, manufacturing environments, educational institutions, and field service operations for analyzing RF signals, transient events, and wireless communication systems. Maintenance technicians, RF engineers, and system integrators use this real-time spectrum analyzer for troubleshooting, compliance testing, product validation, spectrum monitoring, and replacement of legacy RF test equipment.

Applications:

The Tektronix RSA306B is designed for portable RF measurements using a USB-connected PC running Tektronix SignalVu-PC software. It is commonly used for interference hunting, EMC/EMI pre-compliance testing, spectrum management, modulation analysis, Bluetooth and WLAN testing, IoT device validation, pulse signal analysis, RF education, and field diagnostics where high-performance real-time spectrum analysis is required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Tektronix, Inc.
• Model: RSA306B
• Product Type: Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
• Form Factor: USB-Powered Portable Spectrum Analyzer
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 6.2 GHz
• Real-Time Capture Bandwidth: 40 MHz
• Minimum Event Duration (100% Probability of Intercept): 15 μs
• Dynamic Range: -160 dBm to +20 dBm
• Typical Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR): 60 dBc
• RF Connector: Type-N Female
• Interface: USB 3.0
• Analysis Software: SignalVu-PC Vector Signal Analysis Software
• Measurement Functions: Real-Time Spectrum Analysis, DPX® Spectrum Display, Frequency Mask Trigger, Signal Recording, Modulation Analysis, Pulse Analysis, EMI/EMC Pre-Compliance Testing, WLAN, Bluetooth, LTE, and General RF Analysis
• Operating Environment: RF Laboratories, Communications Engineering, Manufacturing Test, EMC/EMI Testing, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Field Service, and Academic Research

Common Replacements:

• Tektronix RSA507A
• Tektronix RSA607A
• Tektronix RSA500A