About the Siglent SSA3032X-R
In summary, the Siglent SSA3032X-R is a benchtop spectrum analyzer covering 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz with real-time spectrum analysis capability designed for general RF spectrum measurement, educational use, production test, and field RF work. Per the datasheet, the SSA3032X-R provides resolution bandwidths from 1 Hz to 3 MHz (10 MHz EMI), -161 dBm typical displayed average noise level with the preamplifier on, -98 dBc/Hz typical SSB phase noise at 1 GHz / 10 kHz offset, and a 10.1 inch capacitive multi-touch WXGA display. Standard interfaces include LAN, USB Device, USB Host, and HDMI; SCPI / LabVIEW / IVI remote control is supported.
What is the Siglent SSA3032X-R used for?
The SSA3032X-R is used for general RF spectrum measurement — channel power, ACPR, occupied bandwidth, harmonic distortion, and third-order intercept — plus pre-compliance EMI sweeps and basic AM / FM / ASK / FSK modulation analysis. Per the datasheet, target applications include broadcast and CATV monitoring, cellular site work, IoT and ISM-band development, WLAN and Bluetooth surveys, RF education, and bench-level production verification.
How does the SSA3032X-R compare to a swept-only analyzer?
A swept spectrum analyzer measures one narrow frequency segment at a time and steps through the span sequentially, so short events between sweeps are missed. The SSA3032X-R adds a real-time mode with a 25 MHz real-time bandwidth and a 100% POI minimum signal duration of 7.45 µs, capturing density, spectrogram, and PvT displays. This makes the SSA3032X-R suitable for frequency-hopping radios, radar pulses, and intermittent interference up to 3.2 GHz, in addition to standard swept work.
Where does the SSA3032X-R fit in an RF lab?
- General-purpose RF spectrum measurement up to 3.2 GHz, including transmitter verification, harmonic checks, and ACPR.
- EMI pre-compliance using CISPR 16-1-1 -6 dB EMI filters (200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz) and pre-loaded EN 55022 / FCC Part 15 limit standards (AMK option).
- Real-time capture of hopping signals, transient interference, and short events with 25 MHz real-time bandwidth (R-suffix models only).
- Education and training benches where the 10.1 inch multi-touch screen, HDMI output, and web-browser remote control simplify classroom use.
- Bench-level production verification on RF, IoT, and consumer wireless designs.
Accessories Supplied
Per the manufacturer datasheet, the standard ship kit includes: a Quick Start guide, a region-appropriate AC power cord, and a USB cable.
Core Specifications
Frequency, Reference, and Bandwidth
| Frequency range |
9 kHz to 3.2 GHz |
| Frequency resolution |
1 Hz |
| Span range |
0 Hz (Zero Span), 100 Hz to maximum frequency |
| Internal reference (10 MHz) |
Aging < 1 ppm/yr; temperature stability < 1 ppm (0-50 °C) |
| OCXO option (10M_OCXO) |
Aging < 0.05 ppm/yr; stability < 0.05 ppm (0-50 °C) |
| RBW (-3 dB) |
1 Hz to 3 MHz, 1-3-10 sequence |
| VBW (-3 dB) |
1 Hz to 3 MHz, 1-3-10 sequence |
| EMI filter (-6 dB) |
200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz (CISPR 16) |
| Real-time bandwidth |
25 MHz (R variant) |
| 100% POI minimum signal duration |
7.45 µs |
Amplitude, Level, Phase Noise
| Measurement range, 100 kHz to 3.2 GHz (preamp off) |
DANL to +30 dBm |
| Reference level |
-100 dBm to +30 dBm, 1 dB steps |
| Preamplifier |
~20 dB nominal, can be turned on or off |
| Input attenuation |
0 to 50 dB, 1 dB steps |
| Maximum continuous power |
+30 dBm (1 W) |
| Maximum input DC voltage |
± 50 VDC |
| Traces / detectors |
4 / Pos-peak, Neg-peak, Sample, Normal, Average |
| Level units |
dBm, dBmV, dBµV, V, W |
| DANL, preamp off (100 kHz to 7.5 GHz) |
-130 dBm (1 MHz to 1.5 GHz), normalized to 1 Hz |
| DANL, preamp on (typ.) |
-161 dBm, 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz |
| SSB phase noise at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset |
< -95 dBc/Hz; -98 dBc/Hz typical |
| Absolute amplitude accuracy at 50 MHz |
± 0.4 dB |
| RF input VSWR (att ≥ 10 dB) |
< 1.5 |
Distortion, Sweep, Trigger
| Second harmonic intercept (SHI) |
+45 dBm typical |
| Third-order intercept (TOI) |
+10 dBm typical |
| Residual response |
< -90 dBm |
| Sweep time (Span ≥ 100 Hz) |
1 ms to 4000 s |
| Sweep time (Zero Span) |
1 µs to 6000 s |
| Sweep points |
751 |
| Trigger source |
Free Run, Video, External, Frequency Mask (R variant) |
| External trigger |
TTL, rising or falling edge |
Measurements, EMI, and Modulation (options)
| Advanced Measurement Kit (AMK) |
Channel Power, ACPR, OBW, T-Power, Harmonic, TOI |
| EMI Measurement (EMI option) detectors |
Peak, Average, Quasi-Peak (CISPR 16-1-1) |
| EMI limit standards |
EN 55022, FCC Part 15, user defined |
| Modulation Analysis (AMA option) |
AM, FM, ASK, FSK demodulation |
| AM modulation rate / depth |
20 Hz to 100 kHz / 5% to 95% |
| FM modulation rate / deviation |
20 Hz to 200 kHz / 1 kHz to 200 kHz |
| Reflection (REM option) |
Built-in tracking generator support for reflection measurement (X model) |
Real-Time Spectrum Analysis (R variant)
| Real-time bandwidth |
25 MHz |
| 100% POI minimum signal duration |
7.45 µs |
| FFT per second (25 MHz BW) |
146,484 |
| Density / spectrogram persistence |
0 to 100% |
| Frequency mask trigger |
Greater Than, Less Than, Inside, Outside |
| Windows |
Kaiser, Hann, Blackman, Rectangular, Flattop |
Tracking Generator (TG, available on Plus models)
| TG output frequency range |
100 kHz to 3.2 GHz (X / Plus models) |
| TG output power range |
-40 dBm to 0 dBm, 1 dB steps |
| TG output flatness |
± 3 dB (100 kHz to 3.2 GHz) |
| TG source match VSWR |
< 1.6 |
| TG harmonic distortion |
< -25 dBc |
Inputs, Outputs, Remote Control
| RF input / TG output |
N-type female, 50 Ω (TG output on Plus / X models) |
| USB / LAN |
USB Host 2.0 + USB Device 2.0 / 10/100 Base, RJ-45 |
| Video / Audio |
HDMI / 3.5 mm jack |
| 10 MHz reference I/O |
BNC-F, 50 Ω |
| External trigger |
BNC-F, TTL |
| Remote protocols |
SCPI / LabVIEW / IVI over USB-TMC, VXI-11, Socket, Telnet; GPIB via USB-GPIB adapter; HTML5 web browser |
Display, General, and Power
| Display |
TFT LCD, 1280 × 800, 10.1 inch multi-touch capacitive |
| Internal storage |
≥ 1 GB |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) / weight |
365 × 207 × 134 mm / approx. 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) |
| AC source |
100-240 V, 47.5-440 Hz; 45 W maximum |
| Operating temperature / humidity |
0 to 50 °C; ≤ 90% RH at 30 °C, non-condensing |
| Safety / EMC |
EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1, UL / CSA 61010-1; EN 61326-1; RoHS 2011/65/EU |
Note on Variants and Options
The SSA3000X family includes base 'X' models, 'Plus' variants (adding extended functionality), and 'R' real-time variants. Software options (AMK Advanced Measurement Kit, EMI Measurement, AMA Modulation Analysis, REM Reflection Measurement, OCXO precise reference) are field-upgradable. Confirm required options at the time of order.
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