Rigol RSA814

Description

The Rigol RSA800 series consists of compact and lightweight real-time spectrum analyzers. Developers working in the fields of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IoT, or NFC face particular challenges with complex and frequency-agile RF signals such as frequency hopping, channel overlap, and interference. Real-time spectrum analyzers offer the ideal solution here, since, unlike standard spectrum analyzers, they also examine the temporal behavior of RF signals, thereby enabling or simplifying the analysis of complex RF systems.

Rigol’s RSA800 series expands the capabilities of a standard spectrum analyzer with trigger, recording, and analysis capabilities in the time domain, setting a new benchmark for value for money. The devices feature a 7-inch (17.78 cm) touchscreen, a compact design, ease of use, and a real-time and analysis bandwidth ranging from 1 Hz to 40 MHz.

This makes the RSA800 series ideal for developers and test engineers working with IoT, RFID, NFC, and other analog or digitally modulated signals. Embedded design engineers can correlate bus control signals with events in the radio frequency domain using trigger input/output functions.

The 40 MHz real-time bandwidth, combined with the frequency mask trigger and spectrogram, enables the capture, isolation, and analysis of signals through display in the amplitude, frequency, and time domains. In addition, the RSA800 features a displayed average noise level (DANL) of -168 dBm (typical).

• Frequency range 5 kHz to 14 GHz (depending on model)
• 7” capacitive touchscreen
• Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) of -168(typical) dBm with preamplifier
• Standard real-time bandwidth of 40 MHz
• Frequency-mask trigger, IF power level trigger, and external trigger
• 7 real-time visualization modes
• 100% POI of 7.45 µs
• 1 Hz minimum resolution bandwidth (RBW)
• Tracking generator as standard
• Preamplifier as standard

Common Features	RSA800 Series
Frequency Range	5 kHz – 14 GHz (depending on model)
RBW	1 Hz – 10 MHz 40 MHz real‑time
Span	0 Hz (Zero Span) 10 Hz – 14 GHz (depending on model)
DANL	-146 dBm (-168 dBm with preamp)
Display	17.78 cm (7″) TFT color LCD touchscreen (1024 × 600 pixels)
Interfaces	USB, LAN, HDMI
Dimensions	265.35 mm × 161.75 mm × 77.38 mm
Weight	1.9 kg

 

Model	Max. Frequency	EMI	Adv. Meas. Kit	Analog Demod.	VSA	Phase Noise	Preamplifier	Tracking Generator
RSA804	4.5 GHz	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	✔	✔
RSA808-TG	8.5 GHz	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	✔	✔
RSA814	14 GHz	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	✔	✔

Special Features

Real-Time Spectrum Analysis (RTSA)

With its RTSA mode and a real-time bandwidth of up to 40 MHz, the instrument enables powerful signal analysis, capturing complex signals and visualizing them in multi-pane displays based on signal density.

Vector Signal Analysis (VSA – QAM)

With its VSA mode, the instrument enables detailed analysis of digitally modulated signals, including QAM, to support a broad range of signal testing and analysis requirements.

Analog Demodulation (ADM)

The ADM mode enables efficient demodulation of analog signals, including AM, FM, and PM, expanding the analyzer’s wireless communication testing capabilities.

EMI Pre-Compliance Testing

A dedicated EMI measurement mode equips engineers with powerful tools for efficient pre-compliance testing and analysis of electromagnetic interference.

Integrated Tracking Generator

Equipped with a built-in tracking generator as standard, the analyzer provides an adjustable output power range from −40 dBm to 0 dBm, making it ideal for characterizing filters and RF networks.

Advanced Measurements in GPSA Mode

In GPSA mode, the instrument delivers a low displayed average noise level (DANL) and high measurement accuracy, enabling a wide range of RF measurements, including adjacent channel power (ACP) analysis.