Hi all,
I'm a fresh graduated RF engineer and I'm looking for a signal analyzer.
Could anyone tell me what is the exact difference between vector signal analyzer,spectrum analyzer and signal analyzer? and what are the specific applications of each one?
I would be thankful if somebody enlighten me.
#vector_signal_analyzer_vs_signal_analyzer
Hello msrend,
In the most basic sense, the differences are:
Spectrum Analyzer - basically measures the magnitude of a signal versus the frequency
Vector Signal Analyzer - measures both magnitude and phase at a single frequency
Signal Analyzer - provides the functions of both spectrum analyzer and vector signal analyzer.
However, I'm sure you might want more information. I suggest I watch this video, which goes over the signal analyzer fundamentals.
Best
As for applications:
Spectrum Analyzer - good for measuring the power of the spectrum of known and unknown signals.
Vector Signal Analyzer - making "in-channel measurements such as error vector magnitude, code domain power, and spectral flatness on known signals"
Signal Analyzer - can do all of the above applications.
Hello msrend,
In the most basic sense, the differences are:
Spectrum Analyzer - basically measures the magnitude of a signal versus the frequency
Vector Signal Analyzer - measures both magnitude and phase at a single frequency
Signal Analyzer - provides the functions of both spectrum analyzer and vector signal analyzer.
However, I'm sure you might want more information. I suggest I watch this video, which goes over the signal analyzer fundamentals.
Best