A new handheld spectrum analyzer is billed as having impressively low weight and long battery life. Developed by Rohde & Schwarz, the R&S Spectrum Rider offers large buttons and a touchscreen while operating over a frequency range from 5 kHz to 2 GHz, which can be extended up to 4 GHz with a key code.
Typical uses are during RF transmitter installation and maintenance, but the analyzer also supports measurement tasks in RF development labs and service. Sensitivity is –160 dBm and measurement accuracy is typically 0.5 dB between 10 MHz and 3 GHz. Its frequency range can be extended via software upgrades to 3 GHz or 4 GHz if necessary as for measuring signals in TD‑LTE bands.
The battery of the lightweight unit (2.5 kg) lasts up to eight hours. The backlit keypad is designed to let users work in the dark, and the non-reflective display supports a daylight mode for readability in direct sunlight. The instrument has been field-tested in line with MIL‑PRF‑28800F Class 2 and comes with protected interfaces and ports.
The Spectrum Rider is said to be the industry’s first handheld spectrum analyzer to offer a large‑format capacitive touchscreen allowing adjustment of settings such as frequency, span and reference level and to set markers. Its large buttons and practical multifunction wheel also are designed for use by operators wearing gloves in outdoor environments.
The handheld spectrum analyzer can be remotely controlled via USB and LAN. A built-in measurement wizard automates measurements, reducing measurement times and enabling even novice users and operators with little RF expertise to reliably make measurements. Settings and results are saved to a 32-Gbyte microSD card.
Available options include peak and average power measurements.
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