Explore the capabilities and features of the Siglent SSA3000X series spectrum analyzer in this comprehensive 26-minute video review. Gain insights into RF concepts for beginners and observe practical usage experiments. Start with an unboxing and overview of inputs, then examine the screen, build quality, fan noise, and user interface. Dive into AM and FM demodulation, average noise measurements, phase noise analysis, and spurious readings. Evaluate amplitude accuracy and the tracking generator through various experiments. Learn about the advanced measurement kit option and EasySpectrum software for EMI measurements. Discover techniques for measuring antenna performance and explore reflection measurement software and hardware experiments. Conclude with a discussion on reflection bridge hardware directivity and its limitations before hearing the final verdict on this spectrum analyzer.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro.
Unboxing and discussion of inputs.
Screen.
Build quality, fan noise, user interface.
AM and FM demodulation.
Average noise measurements.
Phase noise.
Spurious readings and possible shielding issue.
Amplitude accuracy.
Tracking generator evaluation and experiments.
Advanced measurement kit option.
EasySpectrum software and EMI measurement option.
Introduction to measuring antenna performance.
Reflection measurement software and hardware experiment.
Reflection bridge hardware directivity discussion.
Limitations of directivity experiment.
Final judgement and conclusion.
Taught by
Afrotechmods
