SA124B — 12.4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
The Signal Hound SA124B is a 12.4 GHz Software Defined Radio (SDR) optimized as a spectrum analyzer.
The Signal Hound SA124B is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) optimized as a 12.4 GHz spectrum analyzer. It is compact, simple to use, and an effective troubleshooting tool for general lab use, engineering students, ham radio enthusiasts, and electronics hobbyists. Using recent innovations in RF technology, the Signal Hound has the sensitivity, accuracy and dynamic range you’d expect in a unit many times its cost.
Features
- RF Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 12.4 GHz
- Wide dynamic range: -151 dBm to +10 dBm
- Resolution bandwidths (RBW) of 0.1 Hz to 250 KHz and 6 MHz
- 6 MHz RBW available as an analog IF output centered at 63 MHz
- Corresponds to U.S. analog / digital TV Channel 3
- 6 MHz RBW available as an analog IF output centered at 63 MHz
- Includes a High Dynamic Range Measuring Receiver
- 0.25 dB relative accuracy
- 0 dBm to -125 dBm, 100 kHz to 1 GHz
- 0 dBm to -115 dBm, 1 GHz to 4 GHz
- Adjustable digital audio filters
- Accurate AM and FM measurements
- No external power supply needed – draws power from a dual USB cable
- Powerful Digital Signal Processing happens on the PC
- Software and Hardware included for one low price
- Additional Third-Party Software Packages are available
- Write your own software with our free Application Programming Interface (API)
- I/Q Data up to a 240 KHz bandwidth
- Frequency Sweeps up to 140 MHz per second
- Compatible with Windows 7/8/10 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.
- AM and FM Demodulation Measurements
- USB 2.0 communications at 480 MBPS
- Demodulates AM/FM/SSB/CW audio in real-time
- Automation capability using our API
- Measures 8 inches long
- Weighs 12 ounces
| Mode | SA124B |
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 12.4 GHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth | 1 Hz to 250 kHz and 6 MHz |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | Input Frequency Range dBm/Hz • 100 kHz to 10 MHz -147 dBm • 10 MHz to 100 MHz -151 dBm • 100 MHz to 3.0 GHz -152 dBm • 3.0 GHz to 5.5 GHz -145 dBm • 5.5 GHz to 7.0 GHz -149 dBm • 7.0 GHz to 8.0 GHz -147 dBm • 8.0 GHz to 11 GHz -134 dBm • 11 GHz to 12.4 GHz -129 dBm |
| Internal Frequency Reference Accuracy | ± 1 ppm (standard); 0.1 ppm (option-2) |
| Timebase Accuracy | 10 MHz reference in and out |
| Amplitude (RBW ≤100 kHz) | Range: + 10 dBm to Dispalyed Average Noise Level (DANL) Absolute Accuracy (OdB to DANL) • ±1.5 dB (100 kHz to 6 GHz) • ±2.5 dB (6 GHz to 12.4 GHz) |
| IF Output | • 63 MHz with 6 MHz bandwidth for down conversion of NTSC, PAL, SECAM, ATSC, and DTV formatted signals |
| Residual Responses (RBW = 6.5 kHz) | • 100 kHz to 10 MHz -100dBm • 10 MHz to 8 GHz -93dBm • 8 GHz to 11 GHz -82dBm • 11 GHz to 12.4 GHz -85dBm |
| SSB Phase Noise at 10 GHz Center Frequency (Typical) | Offset Frequency dBc/Hz • 100 Hz -72 • 1 kHz -80 • 10 kHz -87 • 100 kHz -87 • 1 MHz -110 |
| Measuring receiver (typical after 30 minute warm-up and ±3°C of reference start temp) | • Operating Frequency: 100 kHz to 12.4 GHz • Modulation Measurement Accuracy: ±1% for AM & FM • Synchronous Level Detector • ±0.25 dBc (0 dBm to -127 dBm, 100 kHz to 1.0 GHz) • ±0.25 dBc (0 dBm to -117 dBm, 1.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz) • ±0.25 dBc (0 dBm to -102 dBm, 6.0 GHz to 12.4 GHz) |
| Operating Temperature | Standard (passive cooling) 32°F to 122°F (0°C to +50°C) |
| Size and Weight | • 7.65" x 3.18” x 1.18” (194mm x 80mm x 30mm• 74 lbs. (0.33 kg) |
| Power Consumption | • 4.5 Watt (typ) |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| System Requirements | Windows Operating System |