# Teledyne Test Tools T3SA3100 2.1 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

# Teledyne Test Tools T3SA3100 2.1 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

## Key Features At A Glance

-   Frequency coverage from 9 kHz to 2.1 GHz (T3SA3100) or 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz (T3SA3200) across the series
-   \-161 dBm/Hz Displayed Average Noise Level (typ., normalized to 1 Hz) for viewing very small signals
-   \-98 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 kHz offset (1 GHz carrier, typ.)
-   Total amplitude accuracy of less than 0.7 dB
-   1 Hz minimum resolution bandwidth (1-3-10 sequence) with all-digital IF technology
-   Built-in switchable preamplifier standard for higher-sensitivity measurements
-   10.1 inch (25.65 cm) WVGA 1024 x 600 color display with intuitive menu system
-   USB Host, USB Device, and LAN (VXI11) interfaces standard for remote control and automation

The Teledyne Test Tools T3SA3000 range is a family of bench spectrum analyzers offering frequency coverage from 9 kHz to 2.1 GHz or from 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz, depending on model. A small footprint and an easy user interface are augmented by a high-performance specification with many advanced measurement functions and capabilities, and the base units already provide comprehensive measurement coverage.

A spectrum analyzer measures signal amplitude across a range of frequencies, letting an engineer characterize spectral content, noise, and distortion in the frequency domain. The T3SA3000 series is suited to the research laboratory, the development laboratory, repair and maintenance, the calibration laboratory, automatic production test, and general bench-top use.

ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 square foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois.

## Brand Heritage

Teledyne Test Tools is a brand of Teledyne LeCroy, a test and measurement manufacturer founded in 1964. LeCroy Corporation became part of Teledyne Technologies in 2012, and the business has operated as Teledyne LeCroy since then.

## Compare Other Models in This Series

The Teledyne Test Tools T3SA3000 range is built around a common platform, with models distinguished primarily by upper frequency limit — 9 kHz to 2.1 GHz on the T3SA3100 and 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz on the T3SA3200. Both share the same small footprint, 10.1 inch display, all-digital IF architecture, and advanced measurement function set.

Across the family the base instrument provides comprehensive spectrum analysis, and each model accepts the same set of option kits — Tracking Generator, EMI Pre-compliance, Reflection Measurement, and Advanced Measurement — so the choice between models centers on the frequency coverage an application requires.

Each model in the family is listed as its own dedicated product page with condition-matched pricing. Select the new T3SA3100 or new T3SA3200 page that matches the frequency coverage you need; the specifications and option compatibility described here apply to every unit in the series.

The principal difference between the two models is upper frequency limit: the T3SA3100 covers 9 kHz to 2.1 GHz while the T3SA3200 covers 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz, with the maximum frequency span tracking each model's range. The optional Tracking Generator likewise spans 100 kHz to 2.1 GHz or 100 kHz to 3.2 GHz to match the host analyzer.

Core performance specifications are common to both models, including the -161 dBm/Hz typical Displayed Average Noise Level, -98 dBc/Hz typical phase noise, total amplitude accuracy under 0.7 dB, and 1 Hz minimum resolution bandwidth. The comparison table below details the per-model figures.

Model

Frequency Range

Resolution Bandwidth

DANL (Typ.)

**T3SA3100**

9 kHz – 2.1 GHz

1 Hz ~ 1 MHz, in 1-3-10 sequence

\-161 dBm/Hz, Normalize to 1 Hz (typ.)

T3SA3200

9 kHz – 3.2 GHz

1 Hz ~ 1 MHz, in 1-3-10 sequence

\-161 dBm/Hz, Normalize to 1 Hz (typ.)

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

## Accessories Supplied

-   Quick Start guide
-   USB Cable
-   Calibration Certificate
-   Power cord

## Product Core & Specifications

Specification

Value

Frequency

Frequency range

9 kHz – 2.1 GHz

Frequency resolution

1 Hz

Frequency Span

Range

0 Hz, 100 Hz to 2.1 GHz

Accuracy

± Span / (number of sweep points - 1)

Internal Reference Source

Reference frequency

10.000000 MHz

Frequency reference accuracy

± \[(time since last adjustment × frequency ageing rate) + temperature stability + calibration accuracy\]

Initial calibration accuracy

< 1 ppm

Temperature stability

< 1 ppm/year, 0°C ~ 50°C

Frequency aging rate

< 0.5 ppm/first year, 3.0 ppm/20 years

Marker

Marker resolution

Span / (number of sweep points - 1)

Marker uncertainty

± \[frequency indication × frequency reference uncertainty + 1% × span + 10% × resolution bandwidth + marker resolution\]

Frequency counter resolution

1 Hz

Frequency counter uncertainty

± \[frequency indication × frequency reference accuracy + counter resolution\]

Bandwidths

Resolution bandwidth (- 3 dB)

1 Hz ~ 1 MHz, in 1-3-10 sequence

Resolution filter shape factor

< 4.8:1 (60 dB:3 dB), Gaussian-like

RBW uncertainty

< 5%

Video bandwidth (- 3 dB)

1 Hz ~ 3 MHz, in 1-3-10 sequence

VBW uncertainty

< 5%

Amplitude and Level

Measurement range

DANL to +10 dBm, 100 kHz ~ 1 MHz, preamplifier off; DANL to +20 dBm, 1 MHz ~ 3.2 GHz, preamplifier off

Reference level

\-100 dBm to +30 dBm, 1 dB steps

Preamplifier

20 dB (nom.), 9 kHz ~ 3.2 GHz

Input attenuation

0 ~ 51 dB, 1 dB steps

Maximum input DC voltage

±50 VDC

Maximum average RF power

30 dBm, 3 minutes, fc ≥ 10 MHz, attenuation > 20 dBm, preamp off

Maximum damage level

33 dBm, fc ≥ 10 MHz, attenuation > 20 dBm, preamp off

Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL), Preamp off (20°C ~ 30°C, attenuation = 0 dB, sample detector, trace average > 50)

9 kHz ~ 100 kHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -100 dBm (nom.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -110 dBm (nom.)

100 kHz ~ 1 MHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -97 dBm, -101 dBm (typ.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -107 dBm, -111 dBm (typ.)

1 MHz ~ 10 MHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -122 dBm, -126 dBm (typ.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -132 dBm, -136 dBm (typ.)

10 MHz ~ 200 MHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -127 dBm, -131 dBm (typ.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -137 dBm, -141 dBm (typ.)

200 MHz ~ 2.1 GHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -125 dBm, -129 dBm (typ.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -135 dBm, -139 dBm (typ.)

2.1 GHz ~ 3.2 GHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -116 dBm, -122 dBm (typ.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -126 dBm, -132 dBm (typ.)

Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL), Preamp on

9 kHz ~ 100 kHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -107 dBm (nom.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -117 dBm (nom.)

100 kHz ~ 1 MHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -122 dBm, -127 dBm (typ.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -132 dBm, -137 dBm (typ.)

1 MHz ~ 10 MHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -138 dBm, -144 dBm (typ.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -148 dBm, -154 dBm (typ.)

10 MHz ~ 200 MHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -146 dBm, -151 dBm (typ.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -156 dBm, -161 dBm (typ.)

200 MHz ~ 2.1 GHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -145 dBm, -148 dBm (typ.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -155 dBm, -158 dBm (typ.)

2.1 GHz ~ 3.2 GHz

RBW = 10 Hz: -135 dBm, -139 dBm (typ.); Normalize to 1 Hz: -145 dBm, -149 dBm (typ.)

Phase Noise (20°C ~ 30°C, fc = 1 GHz)

@10 kHz offset

< -95 dBc/Hz, < -98 dBc/Hz (typ.)

@100 kHz offset

< -96 dBc/Hz, < -97 dBc/Hz (typ.)

@1 MHz offset

< -115 dBc/Hz, < -117 dBc/Hz (typ.)

Level Display

Logarithmic level axis

10 dB to 200 dB

Linear level axis

0 to reference level

Units of level axis

dBm, dBmV, dBμV, dBμA, V, W

Number of display points

751

Number of traces

4

Trace detectors

Positive-peak, Negative-peak, Sample, Normal, Average (Voltage/RMS/Video), Quasi-peak (with EMI option)

Trace functions

Clear write, Max Hold, Min Hold, View, Blank, Average

Frequency Response (20°C to 30°C, 30% to 70% relative humidity, attenuation = 20 dB, reference frequency 50 MHz)

Preamp off

±0.8 dB, ±0.4 dB (typ.)

Preamp on

±0.9 dB, ±0.5 dB (typ.)

Error and Accuracy

Resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty (10 kHz RBW)

Logarithmic resolution ±0.2 dB, linear resolution ±0.01, nominal

Input attenuation switching uncertainty (20 to 30°C, fc = 50 MHz, preamp off, relative to 20 dB, 1 to 51 dB attenuation)

±0.5 dB

Absolute amplitude accuracy, preamp off (20°C to 30°C, fc = 50 MHz, RBW = 1 kHz, VBW = 1 kHz, peak detector, attenuation = 20 dB, 95th percentile reliability)

±0.4 dB, input signal -20 dBm

Absolute amplitude accuracy, preamp on

±0.5 dB, input signal -40 dBm

Total amplitude accuracy (20°C to 30°C, Fc > 100 kHz, input signal -50 dBm ~ 0 dBm, RBW = 1 kHz, VBW = 1 kHz, peak detector, attenuation = 20 dB, preamp off, 95th percentile reliability)

± 0.7 dB

RF input VSWR (input attenuation 10 dB, 1 MHz ~ 3.2 GHz)

< 1.5, nominal

Distortion and Spurious Responses

Second harmonic distortion (fc ≥ 50 MHz, mixer level -30 dBm, attenuation = 0 dB, preamp off, 20°C to 30°C, typ.)

\-65 dBc

Third-order intercept (fc ≥ 50 MHz, two -20 dBm tones at input mixer spaced by 100 kHz, attenuation = 0 dB, preamp off, 20°C to 30°C, typ.)

+10 dBm

1 dB Gain Compression (fc ≥ 50 MHz, attenuation = 0 dB, preamp off, 20°C to 30°C, nom.)

\> -5 dBm

Residual response (input terminated = 50 Ω, attenuation = 0 dB, 20°C to 30°C, typ.)

< -90 dBm

Input related spurious (mixer level = -30 dBm, 20°C to 30°C)

< -65 dBc

Sweep and Trigger

Sweep time

1 ms to 3000 s

Sweep mode

Sweep (RBW = 30 Hz ~ 1 MHz), FFT (RBW = 1 Hz ~ 10 kHz)

Sweep rule

Single, Continuous

Trigger source

Free, Video, External

External trigger

5 V TTL level, rising edge/falling edge

External Input and Output

Front panel RF input

50 Ω, N-female

Front panel TG output

50 Ω, N-female

10 MHz reference output

10 MHz, > 0 dBm, 50 Ω, BNC-female

> **Important:** The optional Reflection Measurement Kit (T3SA3000-RFM) requires the T3SA3000-TG Tracking Generator to work correctly.

> **Important:** Specifications are valid when the instrument is within the calibration period, has been stored between 0 and 50°C for at least 2 hours prior to use, and has been powered on and warmed up for at least 40 minutes.

> Recommended pairing: combine the optional T3SA3000-EMI EMI Measurement Kit with the T3SA3000-NFP near-field H-field probe set (30 MHz to 3.0 GHz) for EMI pre-compliance measurements.

## About this New unit

This is a brand-new, factory-sealed unit, supplied exactly as it arrives from the manufacturer and backed by the full manufacturer warranty. For the exact configuration, available options, included accessories, or current lead time for your application, our Test Architects can confirm the details before you order.

ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.

**Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.**

## Details

- **Price:** 4755.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Teledyne Test Tools
- **Type:** Spec An
- **Tags:** Analyzers, Manufacturers, product_manual_group_3, Product_new, Spectrum, Teledyne LeCroy

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