Used ROHDE & SCHWARZ VSA #9229055 for sale

ROHDE & SCHWARZ VSA or Vector Signal Analyzer is a type of electronic test equipment used by communications technicians and engineers to observe and generate digital communications and signal spectrums. It is typically used to measure and analyze signals from a wide-range of sources, such as RF transmitters, receivers, and processors. Specifically, VSA is capable of analyzing both time-domain and frequency-domain signals. It provides an accurate assessment of the frequency spectrum of signals, thereby providing information about the signal's properties such as frequency, amplitude, and phase. In addition, the software can analyze signal impairments caused by out-of-band noise and signal distortion, as well as identify spectral components that cause interference. The equipment can measure complex signals in a variety of configurations and provide results in the form of charts, spectrograms, or waterfall diagrams. It can also characterize signal-to-noise ratio, detect active signals, and measure modulation accuracy and signal-to-noise ratio. Furthermore, it can detect spurious emissions, mask violations, and analyze cyclic prefixes. The physical package of ROHDE & SCHWARZ VSA includes a mainframe, probes, processor or amplifier, power supply, and keyboard. The mainframe is the main frame for the device, which houses all the other component parts; the processor or amplifier is used to provide the necessary power for the device, and the probes are used to make connections to the tested equipment. The keyboard is used to control the device. In terms of digital communications, VSA is often used to measure the performance of digital communication systems. It provides accurate measurements of transmission and receiving quality, enabling engineers to evaluate system performance and optimize given parameters in order to improve signal quality. ROHDE & SCHWARZ VSA also offers various options for identifying the location, but also severity, of spectral mixing, which can help mitigate interference issues with other systems. The device is a useful tool for troubleshooting, installations, maintenance, and network performance assessment. It ensures signals used in digital communication systems remain within predetermined levels and are able to meet signal-to-noise ratio requirements. Additionally, VSA can measure the level of frequency components simultaneously, allowing technicians to identify and eliminate any problems present. Overall, ROHDE & SCHWARZ VSA is an important tool for measuring and analyzing digital communications and signal spectrums. It enables communications technicians and engineers to accurately measure and assess the performance of their digital communication systems and also detect, measure, and analyze spectral components that may cause interference.