Aaronia presents the SPECTRAN® V6 X: the world’s first and only 6GHz USB spectrum analyzer with dual USB True I/Q streaming of up to 245MHz IQ, and >1THz/s sweep speed real-time bandwidth. It offers an extremely small POI (Probability Of Intercept) of up to 10ns and thus captures even extremely short signals. Furthermore, the SPECTRAN V6 X integrates a vector signal generator/tracking generator with a modulation bandwidth of up to 120MHz.
6GHZ SPECTRUM ANALYZER & VECTOR SIGNAL GENERATOR
10MHz – 6GHz | 245MHz I/Q streaming | 120MHz TX
Aaronia presents the SPECTRAN® V6 X: the world’s first and only 6GHz USB spectrum analyzer with dual USB True I/Q streaming of up to 245MHz IQ, and >1THz/s sweep speed real-time bandwidth. It offers an extremely small POI (Probability Of Intercept) of up to 10ns and thus captures even extremely short signals. Furthermore, the SPECTRAN V6 X integrates a vector signal generator/tracking generator with a modulation bandwidth of up to 120MHz.
The SPECTRAN V6 X is Aaronia’s latest generation of high-performance real-time spectrum analyzers. With a sweep speed of over 1THz/s it sets new standards in the USB compact class. Any number of devices can be cascaded to achieve an even higher real-time bandwidth. Thus, by using only four SPECTRAN V6 X, a real-time bandwidth of 1GHz is already achieved!
The included software RTSA-Suite PRO is precisely tailored to the powerful and robust hardware and supports the use of multiple SPECTRAN V6 X. The stackable aluminum housing facilitates the parallel use of several units.
The SPECTRAN V6 X will initially be delivered in three versions: V6-RSA250X, V6-RSA500X and V6-RSA2000X – with a RTBW (Real-Time Bandwidth) of up to 245MHz. The analyzer is compatible to all common Aaronia antennas.
In Action
We had a spectran V6 RSA 2000x demo unit monitoring the Blue Origin crew and communications in July 2021.
Highlights
• Frequency range: 10MHz to 6GHz
• Several devices cascadable!
• Unlimited continuous 245MHz true I/Q streaming via 2 x USB 3.2
• Dual receiver real-time bandwidth of 245MHz (2x245MHz) each
• Sweep 6GHz in less than 5mS (1THz/s)
• Parallel measurement of several frequency bands
• World’s first and only Dual USB true I/Q streaming up to 784MBytes/s
• I/Q vector signal generator bandwidth of up to 120MHz (seamless streaming)
• POI up to 97ns (FFT based)
• POI up to 10ns (I/Q based)
• Exceptional dynamic range through the use of a 16-bit ADC with 2GSPS (Giga Samples per Second)
• Sample rate: 500 MSPS (16 Bit Dual 256 MSPS I/Q-Data)
• FPGA: 930GMAC/s
• FFT rate: 960 million FFT points/s (120 million FFTs/s)
• Stackable accessories
• Light and compact
• Including the software RTSA-Suite PRO with daily updates
• Made in Germany
Housings
The high-quality black anodized housing is cut from a solid aluminum block. Thus the SPECTRAN V6 X achieves optimal shielding and cooling for the internal components. At the same time, the housing construction ensures maximum robustness. The integrated fan is speed- and temperature-controlled and thus generates only minimal noise.
USB
Depending on the version, the SPECTRAN V6 X has two or three USB 3.2 ports, one USB port serves as power supply; the other USB ports are required for data transfer. A 26,800 mAh power pack with the same form factor is available separately and allows operation without the strain on the laptop battery.
Options / Extensions
– OCXO time base – 5 ppb with extremely high shock and vibration resistance (±0.1ppb/g)
– 120 MHz RTBW ( for V6-RSA250X & V6-RSA500X )
– 245 MHz RTBW (for V6-RSA500X & V6-RSA2000X)
– Extremely low-noise preamplifier with 20dB gain
– Internal GPS (Includes spoofing detection and active GPS antenna with SMB cable)
– Large selection of compatible Aaronia antennas
Software
The spectrum analyzer is supplied with the latest version of the RTSA-Suite PRO software.
It is the most powerful and versatile spectrum analysis software solution on the market. The RTSA-Suite PRO allows signals to be displayed and analyzed in real time in many different ways. The software is constantly being developed and expanded. In the download section, we provide daily updates.
Scope of delivery
SPECTRAN V6 X with all necessary USB cables and the RTSA-Suite PRO software on USB stick.
Made in Germany
Like all instruments of the SPECTRAN series, the SPECTRAN V6 X spectrum analyzer is completely developed and manufactured in Germany. Therefore the hardware meets the highest quality standards.
Versions
| Type | RTBW / Sweep | I/Os | |
 | RSA250X (10MHz – 6GHz) | RTBW: 80MHz (opt. 120MHz) Sweep: 250GHz/s | 1xRx |
 | RSA500X (10MHz – 6GHz) | RTBW: 80MHz (opt. 120MHz/245MHz) Sweep: 500GHz/s | 1xRx & 1xTx |
 | RSA2000X (10MHz – 6GHz) | RTBW: 160MHz (opt. 245MHz) Sweep: 2THz/s | 2xRx & 1xTx |
Specifications
| V6-RSA250X | V6-RSA500X | V6-RSA2000X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range (min) | 10MHz | 10MHz | 10MHz |
| Frequency Range (max) | 6GHz | 6GHz | 6GHz |
| Real-Time Bandwidth | 80MHz/opt. 120MHz | 80MHz/opt. 120MHz/245MHz | 160MHz/opt. 245MHz |
| Sweepspeed | 250GHz/s | 500GHz/s | 2THz/s |
| I/Os | 1 Rx | 1 Rx & 1 Tx | 2 Rx & 1 Tx |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | SPECTRAN V6 X |
|---|---|
| Real-time bandwidth Rx | 245 MHz (I/Q) |
| Real-time bandwidth Tx | 120 MHz |
| POI (FFT-based) | 97 ns |
| POI (I/Q-based) | 10 ns |
| Max. power Rx | +23 dBm |
| Max. power Tx | 3 dBm |
| Displayed average noise level (internal pre-amp on) | Typ. -170 dBm/Hz |
| Amplitude accuracy (typ.) | Typ. +/- 0,5 dB (compensated by FIR filter) |
| USB bandwidth | Up to 784 MBytes/s sustained throughput to PC |
| Frequency reference accuracy | 0,5 ppm (5 ppb via OCXO option) |
| RBW (resolution bandwidth) | 62 mHz to 200 MHz |
| Measurement units | Over 20 (e.g. dBm, dBμV, V/m, A/m, W/m², dBμV/m, W/cm²) |
| Detector | Min, Max, AVG, Peak, QPeak (in development) |
| Attenuator range | 36 dB (0,5 dB steps) |
| Traces | Over 20 (e.g. ACT, AVG, MAX, MIN, QPEAK) |
| Measurement modes | True IQ or Power/Frequency data |
| Trigger | Cursor, Measurement, Density |
| ADC | Dual 2GSPS 16 Bit |
| DAC | 2GSPS 14-Bit |
| GPS | GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo (concurrent reception) |
| GPS synchronisation | +/- 10ns timestamping in each data packet |
| External Frequenc Reference Input | typ. 10MHz, 3,5VRMS into 50 Ohm (SMB-connector) |
| FPGA | XC7A200T-2 |
| DSP processing | 930 GMACs |
| SDRAM | 2 GB |
| RF connectors | SMA (Rx,Tx), SMB (Trigger, Refclock, GPS, PPM). All 50 Ohms. |
| Temperature range (operation) | -40 °C to +60 °C |
| Dimensions | 210 x 115 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 850 g |
| Power | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C PD 3.0 |
| Power consumption | Typical 15 W |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Recommended calibration interval | 2 years |
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