Description

Rigol RSA5000 Series for Advanced RF Testing and Signal Analysis

The Rigol RSA5000 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer is a high-performance RF testing instrument designed for real-time spectrum analysis, sweep spectrum analysis, vector signal analysis, and EMI pre-compliance testing. With advanced RF measurement technology and powerful analysis capabilities, the RSA5000 Series is ideal for enterprise R&D, factory production testing, educational laboratories, wireless communication development, and electronic troubleshooting applications.

Operating across a wide frequency range from 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz, the RSA5000 Series delivers accurate signal analysis for RF systems, IoT devices, wireless communication networks, radar systems, antenna testing, and EMI diagnostics. Models with the “-TG” suffix include a built-in tracking generator for advanced RF component testing and network analysis.

Built-In Vector Network Analysis (VNA) Mode

The RSA5000 Series includes a built-in Vector Network Analysis (VNA) mode that supports S11, S21, and Distance-to-Fault (DTF) measurements for RF components and circuit networks. Engineers can accurately evaluate antennas, filters, RF cables, amplifiers, and passive RF components with advanced network analysis tools.

The analyzer supports Smith Chart, Polar Chart, and other graphical display formats for detailed impedance and network characteristic analysis.
(*Available on N-models only)

VNA Measurement Applications

• S11 return loss measurements
• S21 insertion loss testing
• Distance-to-Fault (DTF) analysis
• Antenna impedance testing
• RF cable and filter characterization
• Passive RF component analysis

Ultra-Real Technology for Transient Signal Capture

The Rigol RSA5000 Series uses advanced Ultra-Real technology to deliver up to 40 MHz real-time bandwidth for accurate transient signal capture and analysis. Within the real-time bandwidth range, transient signals with durations as short as 7.45 µs can be captured with 100% Probability of Intercept (POI).

This advanced real-time analysis capability helps engineers detect intermittent interference, hopping signals, and short-duration RF anomalies that traditional spectrum analyzers may miss.

Benefits of Ultra-Real Technology

• Capture transient RF anomalies
• Detect intermittent interference signals
• Improve real-time signal analysis
• Monitor fast-changing wireless signals
• Enhance RF troubleshooting efficiency

Advanced Vector Signal Analysis (VSA)

The optional Vector Signal Analysis (VSA) software supports multiple digital modulation formats, including QAM, PSK, MSK, ASK, and FSK. Engineers can quickly demodulate and analyze RF signals while viewing detailed data such as constellation diagrams, eye diagrams, spectrograms, and demodulation results.

This functionality helps engineers identify signal quality issues, modulation errors, and communication system design problems during product development and validation.

VSA Applications

• Digital modulation analysis
• QAM and PSK signal testing
• Eye diagram analysis
• Wireless communication debugging
• RF signal quality evaluation
• Baseband signal analysis

EMI Pre-Compliance Testing with Built-In EMI Software

The Rigol RSA5000 features built-in EMI pre-compliance testing software combined with CISPR-compliant EMI filters and detectors. This advanced EMI testing capability helps engineers identify conducted and radiated emission issues before formal certification testing.

By detecting EMI problems early in the development process, the RSA5000 Series helps reduce compliance testing costs, improve product reliability, and accelerate product certification and time-to-market.

EMI Testing Benefits

• Conducted EMI testing
• Radiated EMI testing
• CISPR-compliant EMI filters and detectors
• Faster EMI troubleshooting
• Reduced compliance laboratory costs
• Improved product certification efficiency

Advanced Signal Triggering with FMT Mode

The RSA5000 Series supports Frequency Mask Trigger (FMT) mode, a powerful trigger function designed for real-time spectrum analysis. Engineers can quickly create custom frequency mask templates and automatically trigger on signals that match predefined conditions.

FMT mode allows users to accurately detect intermittent interference, transient RF anomalies, and unexpected signal behavior within monitored frequency ranges.

Benefits of FMT Trigger Mode

• Detect transient RF signals
• Monitor intermittent interference
• Improve real-time signal monitoring
• Trigger automatically on custom conditions
• Enhance RF troubleshooting accuracy

Multiple Connectivity Interfaces for Flexible Operation

The RSA5000 Series includes multiple connectivity interfaces for improved instrument integration and remote operation. Engineers can connect the analyzer to external displays through the HDMI interface for enhanced visualization and analysis.

The built-in Web Control function allows remote operation directly through a web browser using the device IP address, improving testing flexibility and workflow efficiency.

Connectivity Features

• HDMI output for external display connection
• Remote Web Control support
• LAN connectivity for network integration
• Improved remote testing capability
• Flexible laboratory and production setup

Large 10.1-Inch Multi-Touch Screen for Faster Operation

The Rigol RSA5000 Series features a responsive 10.1-inch multi-touch capacitive touchscreen designed for fast setup and intuitive operation. The interface supports gestures such as dragging, zooming, expanding, and waveform navigation for a smoother user experience.

This modern touchscreen interface helps engineers simplify RF measurements and improve daily testing efficiency.

Multi-Touch Screen Features

• 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen
• Gesture-based waveform control
• Fast setup and navigation
• Improved user interaction
• Enhanced RF testing efficiency

Seven Real-Time Display Modes for Advanced RF Analysis

The RSA5000 Series includes seven real-time display modes that help engineers capture, isolate, and analyze RF signals more effectively. Features such as Power vs. Time and Spectrogram displays provide clear visibility into how signals change over time.

These advanced visualization tools, combined with markers and trigger functions, make the RSA5000 Series a flexible solution for real-time RF debugging and signal analysis.

Real-Time Display Features

• Power vs. Time analysis
• Spectrogram display
• Real-time spectrum monitoring
• Signal variation analysis
• Flexible marker and trigger functions
• Advanced RF debugging capability

Excellent Phase Noise Performance

The Rigol RSA5000 Series delivers excellent phase noise performance for accurate RF measurements and improved signal quality analysis. Low phase noise helps engineers perform precise testing of oscillators, communication systems, and high-frequency RF devices.

This advanced RF performance improves measurement accuracy in demanding wireless communication and microwave testing applications.

Key Features of Rigol RSA5000 Series

• Real-time spectrum analyzer with sweep spectrum analysis
• Frequency range from 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz
• Built-in Vector Network Analysis (VNA) mode
• S11, S21, and DTF measurement support
• Up to 40 MHz real-time bandwidth
• 100% POI for signals as short as 7.45 µs
• Optional Vector Signal Analysis (VSA) software
• EMI pre-compliance testing software
• Frequency Mask Trigger (FMT) mode
• Seven real-time display modes
• Excellent phase noise performance
• HDMI output and remote Web Control support
• 10.1-inch multi-touch capacitive display
• Tracking generator models available (“-TG”)
• Ideal for RF testing, EMI analysis, wireless communication systems, antenna testing, IoT devices, and educational applications