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Tektronix Products Software RF Spectrum Analyzer Software SignalVu-PC RF Spectrum Analyzer Software SignalVu-PC provides a comprehensive multi-domain tool set for spectrum analysis, vector signal analysis, demodulation, and more including: Real-time analysis and advanced triggering with Tektronix RSA signal analyzers Multi-channel, wideband analysis with Tektronix oscilloscopes Offline analysis of waveforms captured by all Tektronix spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes  Free Trial. Download a 30-day trial of SignalVu-PC spectrum analyzer software.

Base Price US $2,210 + Product Overview Datasheet Manual Downloads SignalVu-PC Overview Options Supported Products Videos Technical Docs Comprehensive Vector Signal Analysis SignalVu-PC brings advanced RF analysis to Windows PCs or oscilloscopes and a consistent user experience across hardware platforms. 

As a powerful user interface for Tektronix RSA spectrum analyzers On 5 and 6 Series B MSO and 7 Series oscilloscopes, 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.

Modules tailored to your RF application The base version of SignalVu-PC software, offered as a free download, enables spectrum analysis, RF power and statistics, spectrograms, amplitude, frequency or phase vs. time, and analog modulation measurements. Optional licenses unlock digital modulation analysis, pulse analysis, gap-free RF record and playback, advanced triggering, and many other displays and measurements tailored to your RF application:

Wideband radar and pulsed RF signals Spectrum operations and management RF recording and playback Advanced triggering RF design and development Bluetooth and Wi-Fi testing 5G New Radio signal analysis EMC/EMI pre-compliance testing and debugging 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 or a 7 Series DPO oscilloscope.

Up to 8 RF inputs unlock insight and accelerate development of multi-signal and multi-DUT systems Analyze complex scenarios with cross-domain analysis, pinpoint triggering, and independent channel controls Over 30 automated pulse parameter measurements and statistics deliver insights into multi-channel radar or EW systems Digital modulation analysis provides EVM and modulation accuracy for a broad range of communication systems 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.

Get free spectrum analyzer software for 30 days SignalVu-PC's base version is free to download and use for analyzing signals offline or for communicating and controlling the Tektronix RSA306, RSA500, RSA600, and RSA7100 Series Real-Time Spectrum (signal) Analyzers. This free spectrum analyzer software supports offline analysis of files acquired by Tektronix RTSA (real-time spectrum analyzers) and oscilloscopes and comes with 17 standard measurements. We also offer upgrades to more than 15 advanced measurements. These additional measurements are available for any of the platforms supported by SignalVu-PC or SignalVu.
Try any application upgrade free for 30 days. Buy only those you need.

First download the free SignalVu-PC spectrum analyzer software, then enable the application trials of your choice. Upgrades are available as a node locked or floating version. Node locked licenses let you move to a new PC three times. Floating licenses allow selected users to manage individual licenses. All trials are floating licenses.

EMCVu: Precompliance testing and troubleshooting  

Automated and easy to Set-Up Wizard Push button support for FCC, MIL-STD, DEF-STAN and CISPR regulations Automated multiple measurement/multiple format reporting Ambient noise calibration and comparison Harmonic markers and faster scans using peak detector and spot measurements with quasi-peak and average detector failures 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable EMCVU 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on EMCVUFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on EMCVUNL-SVPC (node-locked license)  

SVP: Advanced Signal Analysis (including pulse measurements)  

 

31 automated pulse parameter measurements and statistics deliver insights into multi-channel radar or EW systems Pulse table present results of all measurements and allows for .CSV file export Statistical measurements like Histograms to display pulse measurements over many pulses Individual pulse traces available for all the measurements Save results for further analysis With supported oscilloscopes analyze multiple signals simultaneously 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SVP 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SVPFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SVPNL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

5GNR: 5G New Radio 5GNR Uplink/Downlink measurements  

 

Simplify physical-layer RF conformance to the 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) standard Perform output power level and dynamics tests with CHP, ACP, PVT displays Validate transmit signal quality with EVM, Frequency Error, EVM vs. Symbol displays Identify unwanted in-band and out-of-band emissions with ACP, SEM and OBW displays Simultaneously view multiple measurements and results for each component carrier with coupled markers across measurements and domains. Gain complete insight into your system when combined with 6 Series B MSO Oscilloscopes equipped with Live Connection (CON license) and RF vs Time option (SV-RFVT) 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable 5GNR 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on 5GNR (node locked license)    

SVA: AM/FM/PM/Direct Audio Analysis  

 

Audio measurements for AM/FM/PM signals SINAD, Total Harmonic Distortion, Noise, Hum High pass filters, low pass filters, deemphasize filters both preset and user settable.  1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SVA 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SVAFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SVANL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SVT: Settling Time (Frequency and Phase) Measurement  

 

Measure time for signal to settle to within a frequency or phase range Frequency and settling time for devices like Phase Locked Loops User definable mask and definition of settling times from external trigger or internal trigger on analyzer 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SVT 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SVTFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SVTNL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SVM: General Purpose Modulation Analysis  

 

Includes Error Vector Magnitude, Modulation Error Rate, Constellation Diagrams, and more measurements Support of 26 modulation schemes, including PSK, QAM, FSK, MSK, and others, addressing a broad range of communication systems Sync word search to lock on constellations, Burst Mode to detect and analyze modulation quality on bursted signals Useful for measuring modulation quality of Zigbee, Bluetooth EDR, TETRA, and DVB-S devices With supported oscilloscopes analyze multiple signals simultaneously 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SVM 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SVMFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SVMNL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SVO: Custom OFDM Analysis  

 

Allows OFDM analysis for signals that are close in format to 802.11a or 802.16.d (fixed WiMAX) signals 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SVO 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SVOFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SVONL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

CON: SignalVu-PC live link to the 5/6 Series MSO or MDO4000B/C Series  

Control and connect to the 5/6 Series MSO (with opt. SV-RFVT) or MDO4000B/C with SA option.
Note: SignalVu-PC can either run on the 5/6 Series MSO (with optional Windows 10 SSD; 5/6-WIN) or on separate Windows PC. 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable CON 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on CONFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on CONNL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV23: WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p measurement application  

 

Physical layer RF transmitter measurements as defined in the IEEE standards for 802.11a/b/g/j/p Wireless LAN Summary display with key measurements reported 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV23 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV23FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV23NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV24: WLAN 802.11n measurement application (requires application SV23)  

 

Physical layer RF transmitter measurements as defined in the IEEE standards for SISO 802.11n Wireless LAN Summary display with key measurements reported 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV24 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV24FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV24NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV25: WLAN 802.11ac measurement application (requires application SV24)  

 

Physical layer RF transmitter measurements as defined in the IEEE standards for SISO 802.11ac Wireless LAN for up to 20, 40, 80, and 160 MHz measurements Summary display with key measurements reported 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV25 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV25FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV25NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV2C: Bundle of Live Link to MDO4000B/C and WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac measurements (includes applications CON, SV23, SV24 and SV25)  

 

See Applications SV23, SV24, SV25

1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV2C 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV2CFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV2CNL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

MAP: Mapping  

 

Integrates measurements from SignalVu-PC to place on map, can be used outdoors with Global Satellite Navigation receiver or indoors Integrates with GPS and other Global Satellite Navigation receivers Plot measurements repetitively based on time or distance travelled 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable MAP 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on MAPFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on MAPNL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV26: APCO P25 measurement application  

 

Phase 1 and Phase 2 APCO P25 measurements Easy to capture and analyze signals to quickly determine signal quality and timing Summary display shows key results 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV26 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV26FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV26NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV27: Bluetooth Basic LE TX SIG measurements  

 

Physical layer RF measurements for Bluetooth Basic and Bluetooth Low Energy, per the Bluetooth SIG specifications Demodulation and symbol information with simple presets for different test setups Automatic measurements for Bluetooth Low Energy and Basic Rate Detection for Bluetooth Enhanced Data Rate packets  1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV27 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV27FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV27NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV28: LTE downlink (eNB) RF measurements  

 

RF measurements (ACLR, SEM, Channel Power, OBW) per 3GPP TS version 12.5, in addition to Cell ID detection Support for both TDD and FDD frame format is included  Presets and pass/fail information accelerate validation  1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV28 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV28FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV28NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV56: Playback of recorded files  

Enables playback of R3F files using SignalVu-PC Change analysis parameters like RBW, span Make all measurements including DPX and AM/FM listening 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV56 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV56FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV56NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV54: Signal survey and classification  

Define signals by frequency, bandwidth and shape User-created database enables custom surveys of your region Quickly determine new and unauthorized signals of interest 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV54 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV54FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV54NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV60: Cable and Antenna Test  

 

When equipped with the option 04 tracking generator, the RSA500A/600A series makes one-port measurements on cables, devices and antennas and removes the need for expensive external reference source. Measurements include:

Distance to Fault Return Loss Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV60 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV60FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV60NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

B800: For RSA7100B: Acquisition Bandwidth of 800 MHz  

1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable B800 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on B800FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on B800NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

STREAM: For RSA7100B: Streaming data (required for RAID storage)  

1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable STREAM 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on STREAMFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on STREAMNL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

TRIG: For RSA7100B: Advanced triggers to work with analyzer of acquisition bandwidth less than or equal to 1 GHz  

1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable TRIG 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on TRIGFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on TRIGNL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SV31: Bluetooth 5 measurements (requires application SV27)  

 

Physical layer RF measurements for Bluetooth 5 variants per the Bluetooth SIG specifications Signal Quality Measurement such as Frequency deviation, offset and drift System Level Debug with Packet Header Field Decoding 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SV31NL-SVPC 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SV31FL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SV31NL-SVPC (node-locked license)    

SVQP: CISPR Detectors  

 

EMI/EMC Emission (Radiated/Conducted) pre-compliance and debug Peak, Quasi-Peak, Average Detection per CISPR16 Available on Spectrum ( for debug) and Spurious (for pre-compliance) 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable SVQPNL-SVPC 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on SVQPFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on SVQPNL-SVPC (node-locked license)  

PHASxx-SVPC: For RSA7100B: Phase Noise / Jitter Measurements  

 

Automated phase noise or jitter measurements Quick check of phase-locked signals 10 Hz to 1 GHz frequency offset range 1 Download SignaVu-PC Software 2 Enable PHASNL-SVPC 30-day trial 3 Request a quote on PHASFL-SVPC (floating license) Request a quote on PHASNL-SVPC (node-locked license) Spectrum analyzer software for multiple instruments SignalVu-PC spectrum analyzer software uses the same feature set and user interface that is found in the RSA5000, SPECMON, and RSA6000 Real-Time Spectrum and Signal Analyzers. Also, SignalVu-PC has the same feature set and user interface as the SignalVu options that are available on the MSO/DPO5000, DPO7000, MSO/DPO70000, and DPO70000SX Series Oscilloscopes.

Instrument Series Instrument Type Connection & Use Software License Max Acquisition Bandwidth RSA306, RSA306B, RSA500 and RSA600 USB Real-Time Signal Analyzers (RSA) USB 3.0 to a Windows PC with SignalVu-PC installed. Free 40 MHz RSA5100B Performance Real-Time Signal Analyzer (RTSA) SignalVu runs directly on the RTSA operating system Free 165 MHz RSA7100B Performance Real-Time Signal Analyzer (RTSA) 2x PCIe USB 3.0 on front panel to a high-speed RAID controller with SignalVu-PC installed Free 800 MHz MDO4000B/C Mixed Domain Oscilloscope (MDO) USB 2.0 to a PC with SignalVu-PC installed Requires Connect (CON or SV2C) 1 GHz 5 Series MSO or 6 Series MSO Touch screen Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) SignalVu-PC runs directly on the MSO5/6 Series operating system (Option 5/6-Win required) or USB2.0 to a separate Windows PC with SignalVu-PC installed Requires Connect (CON or SV2C) and Opt. SV-RFVT, Option 5/6-Win to run on scope OS 2 GHz MSO/DPO70000SX/DX
MSO/DPO70KC
MSO/DPO5000
DPO7000 Performance Digital, Mixed Signal, and Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes SignalVu runs directly on the performance oscilloscope operating system Requires option SVE running on the oscilloscope 70 GHz Spectrum analyzer software videos Spectrum analyzer software resources 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 a 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 are the typical applications of spectrum analyzer software? Regardless of the instrument used for the signal data acquisition (signal or spectrum analyzers or oscilloscopes input channels), spectrum analyzers software enables the rf 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 called Spectrum View.

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