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Unit of measure | pcs |
Product number | GSP-818 |
Part number | GSP-818 |
Brand Name | GW Instek |
GW Instek GSP-818 Spectrum Analyzer 1.8 GHz
GW Instek GSP-818 is a new general spectrum analyzer which supports a frequency range of 1.8 GHz and provides testing requirements for RF products during the development/production phases. It has a built-in 20 dB amplifier and it provides an adjustable range of resolution bandwidth from 10 Hz to 3 MHz. In addition, it has the AM/FM signal demodulation function and the ACPR/OCBW/CHPW test functions to meet the requirements of general RF signal measurement.
Features:
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz...1.8 GHz
- RBW: 10 Hz, 20 Hz, 30 Hz, 40 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 80 Hz, 90 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 300 Hz, 400 Hz, 500 Hz, 100 kHz, 200 kHz, 300 kHz, 400 kHz, 500 kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz
- Sensitivity: -148 dBm/Hz typical (PreAmp On)
- Built-in AM/FM demodulation
- Bandwidth zoom function
- Measurement function: ACPR/OCBW/CHPW, NdB Bandwidth, Freq. Counter, Noise Marker, Limit Line
- Built-in 20dB preamplifier standard
- Interface: Lan, USB
- Screen: 10.4" SVGA Output (800 x 600)
- Options: Tracking generator, EMI filter & detector (via software keycode)
Applications:
- Checking and analysis of spectrum characteristics
- Analyze AM and FM signal characteristics
- Monitor the signal uploaded by SNG vehicle
- For a compact test system
- Measuring the frequency response of RF cables, attenuators, filters and amplifiers
For more information see the datasheet.
Model |
GSP-818 |
Frequency |
|
Range |
9 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
Resolution |
1 Hz |
Frequency Span |
|
Span Range |
0 Hz, 100 Hz to max. frequency of instrument |
Span Uncertainty |
±span / (sweep points-1) |
Internal Frequency Reference |
|
Span Range |
10.000000 MHz |
Reference Frequency Accuracy |
±[(days from last calibrate × freq aging rate) + temperature stability + initial accuracy ] |
Temperature stability |
<2.5ppm (15°C to 35°C) |
Aging rate |
<1ppm/year |
SSB Phase Noise (20°C to 30°C, fc=1 GHz, RBW= 1 kHz, VBW=10 Hz, Average ≥ 40) |
|
10 kHz |
< -82 dBc/Hz |
100 kHz |
< -98 dBc/Hz(Typical) |
1 MHz |
< -110 dBc/Hz(Typical) |
Bandwidth |
|
Resolution Bandwidth |
10 Hz to 500 kHz (1-10 steps by sequence), 1 MHz, 3 MHz EMI Filter (6 dB): 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz (Option) |
RBW Uncertainty |
< 5%, typical (RBW ≤ 1 MHz) < 18%, typical (RBW is 3 MHz) |
Resolution Filter Shape Factor |
<5: 1 typical (digital and close to Gaussian shape) |
Video Bandwidth (VBW) |
10 Hz to 3 MHz |
Amplitude |
|
Amplitude measurement range |
DANL to +10 dBm, 100 kHz to 1 MHz, Preamp Off |
Reference Level |
-80 dBm to +30 dBm, 0.01dB by step |
Preamp |
20 dB, nominal, 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
Input Attenuation |
0 to 40 dB, in 1 dB step |
Max Input DC Current |
50 VDC |
Max continuous power |
+30dBm, average continuous power |
Display Average Noise Level |
|
Preamp Off |
|
1 MHz to 10 MHz |
-130 dBm (Typical) |
10 MHz to 1 GHz |
-130 dBm (Typical) |
1 GHz to 1.8 GHz |
-128 dBm (Typical) |
Preamp On |
|
1 MHz to 10 MHz |
-150 dBm (Typical) |
10 MHz to 1 GHz |
-150 dBm (Typical) |
1 GHz to 1.8 GHz |
-148 dBm (Typical) |
Frequency response (20°C to 30°C, 30% to 70% relative humidity, input attenuation=10 dB, reference frequency=50 MHz) |
|
Preamp Off (fc ≥100 kHz) |
±0.8 dB;±0.4 dB, Typical |
Preamp On(fc ≥100 MHz) |
±0.9 dB;±0.5 dB, Typical |
Difference and Accuracy |
|
RBW Switch Difference |
Reference: 10 kHz RBW at 50 MHz |
Input Attenuation Difference |
20°C ~30°C, fc=50 MHz, Preamplifier Off, 10 dB RF attenuation, input signal 0~40 dB ±0.5 dB |
Absolute Amplitude Uncertainty |
20°C to 30°C, fc=50 MHz, Span=200 kHz, RBW=10 kHz, VBW=10 kHz, peak detector, 10 dB RF attenuation, 95% confidence level |
Preamp Off |
±0.4 dB, input signal level -20 dBm |
Preamp On |
±0.5 dB, input signal level -40 dBm |
Uncertainty |
Input signal range 0 dBm to -50 dBm ±1.5 dB |
VSWR |
Input 10 dB RF attenuation, 1MHz to 1.8GHz <1.5, Nominal |
Distortion and spurious response |
|
Second harmonic distortion |
fc ≥ 50 MHz, Preamp off, signal input -20 dBm, 0 dB RF attenuation, 20°C to 30°C -65 dBc |
Third-order intermodulation |
fc ≥ 50 MHz, Input double tone level -20 dBm, frequency interval 100 kHz, input attenuation 0 dB, preamplifier off, 20°C to 30°C +10 dBm |
1 dB Gain Compression |
fc ≥ 50 MHz, 0 dB RF attenuation, Preamp off , 20°C to 30°C >+2 dBm, Nominal |
Residual response |
connect 50 Ω load at input port, 0 dB input attenuation, 20°C to 30°C <-85 dBm, from 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz <-80 dBm, from 1.5 GHz to 1.8 GHz |
Input related spurious |
-30 dBm signal at input mixer, 20°C to 30°C <-60 dBc |
Sweep |
|
Sweep Time |
|
None-zero Span |
10 ms to 3000 s |
Zero Span |
1 ms to 3000 s |
Span Mode |
Continue, Single |
Tracking Generator (Only apply to - TG option) |
|
Tracking Generator Output |
|
Frequency Range |
100 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
Output power level range |
-30 dBm to 0 dBm |
Output power level resolution |
1 dB |
Output flatness |
± 3 dB |
Maximum safe reverse level |
Average total power: 30 dBm, DC : ±50 VDC |
Demodulation |
|
Audio Demodulation |
|
Frequency Range |
100 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
Demodulation Type |
FM/AM/USB/LSB |
AM Measurement |
|
Frequency Range |
10 MHz to 1.8 GHz |
Modulation rate |
20Hz to 100kHz |
Modulation Rate Accuracy |
1Hz, nominal(Modulation rate < 1 kHz) |
Depth |
5% to 95% |
Depth Accuracy |
±4%, nominal |
FM Measurement |
|
Frequency Range |
10 MHz to 1.8 GHz |
Modulation rate |
20 Hz to 100 kHz |
Modulation Rate Accuracy |
1 Hz, nominal (Modulation rate < 1 kHz) |
Deviation |
20 Hz to 200 kHz |
Deviation Accuracy |
±4%, nominal |
Frequency Counter |
|
Counter Resolution |
1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz |
Accuracy |
±(frequency indication × frequency reference accuracy) + counter resolution |
Inputs and Outputs |
|
RF Input |
|
Impedance |
50 Ω, Typical |
Connector |
N Type Female |
Tracking Generator Output |
|
Impedance |
50 Ω, Typical |
Connector |
N Type Female |
Reference Input |
|
Connector |
BNC Female |
10 MHz Reference Amplitude |
0 dBm to +10 dBm |
USB |
|
USB Host |
|
Connector |
A Plug |
Protocol |
USB 2.0 (Host End) |
USB Device |
|
Connector |
B Plug |
Protocol |
2.0 Version |
VGA |
|
Connector |
15-pins D-SUB(female) |
Resolution |
800x600, 60 Hz |
General Specification |
|
Display |
|
Type |
TFT LCD |
Resolution |
800x600 |
Size |
10.4 inches |
Remote Control |
|
USB |
USB TMC |
LAN |
10/100Base, RJ-45 |
Mass Memory |
|
Internal Memory |
256M Bytes |
Temperature |
|
Operating Temperature Range |
0 °C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature Range |
-20°C to 70°C |
Appearance |
|
Dimensions |
421 mm (W)×221 mm (H)×115 mm (D) |
Weight |
Approx. 5.0 kg (without package) |
GW Instek GSP-818 Spectrum Analyzer 1.8 GHz
GW Instek GSP-818 is a new general spectrum analyzer which supports a frequency range of 1.8 GHz and provides testing requirements for RF products during the development/production phases. It has a built-in 20 dB amplifier and it provides an adjustable range of resolution bandwidth from 10 Hz to 3 MHz. In addition, it has the AM/FM signal demodulation function and the ACPR/OCBW/CHPW test functions to meet the requirements of general RF signal measurement.
Features:
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz...1.8 GHz
- RBW: 10 Hz, 20 Hz, 30 Hz, 40 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 80 Hz, 90 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 300 Hz, 400 Hz, 500 Hz, 100 kHz, 200 kHz, 300 kHz, 400 kHz, 500 kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz
- Sensitivity: -148 dBm/Hz typical (PreAmp On)
- Built-in AM/FM demodulation
- Bandwidth zoom function
- Measurement function: ACPR/OCBW/CHPW, NdB Bandwidth, Freq. Counter, Noise Marker, Limit Line
- Built-in 20dB preamplifier standard
- Interface: Lan, USB
- Screen: 10.4" SVGA Output (800 x 600)
- Options: Tracking generator, EMI filter & detector (via software keycode)
Applications:
- Checking and analysis of spectrum characteristics
- Analyze AM and FM signal characteristics
- Monitor the signal uploaded by SNG vehicle
- For a compact test system
- Measuring the frequency response of RF cables, attenuators, filters and amplifiers
For more information see the datasheet.
Model |
GSP-818 |
Frequency |
|
Range |
9 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
Resolution |
1 Hz |
Frequency Span |
|
Span Range |
0 Hz, 100 Hz to max. frequency of instrument |
Span Uncertainty |
±span / (sweep points-1) |
Internal Frequency Reference |
|
Span Range |
10.000000 MHz |
Reference Frequency Accuracy |
±[(days from last calibrate × freq aging rate) + temperature stability + initial accuracy ] |
Temperature stability |
<2.5ppm (15°C to 35°C) |
Aging rate |
<1ppm/year |
SSB Phase Noise (20°C to 30°C, fc=1 GHz, RBW= 1 kHz, VBW=10 Hz, Average ≥ 40) |
|
10 kHz |
< -82 dBc/Hz |
100 kHz |
< -98 dBc/Hz(Typical) |
1 MHz |
< -110 dBc/Hz(Typical) |
Bandwidth |
|
Resolution Bandwidth |
10 Hz to 500 kHz (1-10 steps by sequence), 1 MHz, 3 MHz EMI Filter (6 dB): 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz (Option) |
RBW Uncertainty |
< 5%, typical (RBW ≤ 1 MHz) < 18%, typical (RBW is 3 MHz) |
Resolution Filter Shape Factor |
<5: 1 typical (digital and close to Gaussian shape) |
Video Bandwidth (VBW) |
10 Hz to 3 MHz |
Amplitude |
|
Amplitude measurement range |
DANL to +10 dBm, 100 kHz to 1 MHz, Preamp Off |
Reference Level |
-80 dBm to +30 dBm, 0.01dB by step |
Preamp |
20 dB, nominal, 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
Input Attenuation |
0 to 40 dB, in 1 dB step |
Max Input DC Current |
50 VDC |
Max continuous power |
+30dBm, average continuous power |
Display Average Noise Level |
|
Preamp Off |
|
1 MHz to 10 MHz |
-130 dBm (Typical) |
10 MHz to 1 GHz |
-130 dBm (Typical) |
1 GHz to 1.8 GHz |
-128 dBm (Typical) |
Preamp On |
|
1 MHz to 10 MHz |
-150 dBm (Typical) |
10 MHz to 1 GHz |
-150 dBm (Typical) |
1 GHz to 1.8 GHz |
-148 dBm (Typical) |
Frequency response (20°C to 30°C, 30% to 70% relative humidity, input attenuation=10 dB, reference frequency=50 MHz) |
|
Preamp Off (fc ≥100 kHz) |
±0.8 dB;±0.4 dB, Typical |
Preamp On(fc ≥100 MHz) |
±0.9 dB;±0.5 dB, Typical |
Difference and Accuracy |
|
RBW Switch Difference |
Reference: 10 kHz RBW at 50 MHz |
Input Attenuation Difference |
20°C ~30°C, fc=50 MHz, Preamplifier Off, 10 dB RF attenuation, input signal 0~40 dB ±0.5 dB |
Absolute Amplitude Uncertainty |
20°C to 30°C, fc=50 MHz, Span=200 kHz, RBW=10 kHz, VBW=10 kHz, peak detector, 10 dB RF attenuation, 95% confidence level |
Preamp Off |
±0.4 dB, input signal level -20 dBm |
Preamp On |
±0.5 dB, input signal level -40 dBm |
Uncertainty |
Input signal range 0 dBm to -50 dBm ±1.5 dB |
VSWR |
Input 10 dB RF attenuation, 1MHz to 1.8GHz <1.5, Nominal |
Distortion and spurious response |
|
Second harmonic distortion |
fc ≥ 50 MHz, Preamp off, signal input -20 dBm, 0 dB RF attenuation, 20°C to 30°C -65 dBc |
Third-order intermodulation |
fc ≥ 50 MHz, Input double tone level -20 dBm, frequency interval 100 kHz, input attenuation 0 dB, preamplifier off, 20°C to 30°C +10 dBm |
1 dB Gain Compression |
fc ≥ 50 MHz, 0 dB RF attenuation, Preamp off , 20°C to 30°C >+2 dBm, Nominal |
Residual response |
connect 50 Ω load at input port, 0 dB input attenuation, 20°C to 30°C <-85 dBm, from 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz <-80 dBm, from 1.5 GHz to 1.8 GHz |
Input related spurious |
-30 dBm signal at input mixer, 20°C to 30°C <-60 dBc |
Sweep |
|
Sweep Time |
|
None-zero Span |
10 ms to 3000 s |
Zero Span |
1 ms to 3000 s |
Span Mode |
Continue, Single |
Tracking Generator (Only apply to - TG option) |
|
Tracking Generator Output |
|
Frequency Range |
100 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
Output power level range |
-30 dBm to 0 dBm |
Output power level resolution |
1 dB |
Output flatness |
± 3 dB |
Maximum safe reverse level |
Average total power: 30 dBm, DC : ±50 VDC |
Demodulation |
|
Audio Demodulation |
|
Frequency Range |
100 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
Demodulation Type |
FM/AM/USB/LSB |
AM Measurement |
|
Frequency Range |
10 MHz to 1.8 GHz |
Modulation rate |
20Hz to 100kHz |
Modulation Rate Accuracy |
1Hz, nominal(Modulation rate < 1 kHz) |
Depth |
5% to 95% |
Depth Accuracy |
±4%, nominal |
FM Measurement |
|
Frequency Range |
10 MHz to 1.8 GHz |
Modulation rate |
20 Hz to 100 kHz |
Modulation Rate Accuracy |
1 Hz, nominal (Modulation rate < 1 kHz) |
Deviation |
20 Hz to 200 kHz |
Deviation Accuracy |
±4%, nominal |
Frequency Counter |
|
Counter Resolution |
1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz |
Accuracy |
±(frequency indication × frequency reference accuracy) + counter resolution |
Inputs and Outputs |
|
RF Input |
|
Impedance |
50 Ω, Typical |
Connector |
N Type Female |
Tracking Generator Output |
|
Impedance |
50 Ω, Typical |
Connector |
N Type Female |
Reference Input |
|
Connector |
BNC Female |
10 MHz Reference Amplitude |
0 dBm to +10 dBm |
USB |
|
USB Host |
|
Connector |
A Plug |
Protocol |
USB 2.0 (Host End) |
USB Device |
|
Connector |
B Plug |
Protocol |
2.0 Version |
VGA |
|
Connector |
15-pins D-SUB(female) |
Resolution |
800x600, 60 Hz |
General Specification |
|
Display |
|
Type |
TFT LCD |
Resolution |
800x600 |
Size |
10.4 inches |
Remote Control |
|
USB |
USB TMC |
LAN |
10/100Base, RJ-45 |
Mass Memory |
|
Internal Memory |
256M Bytes |
Temperature |
|
Operating Temperature Range |
0 °C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature Range |
-20°C to 70°C |
Appearance |
|
Dimensions |
421 mm (W)×221 mm (H)×115 mm (D) |
Weight |
Approx. 5.0 kg (without package) |