SA44B — 4.4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
The Signal Hound SA44B is a Software Defined Receiver (SDR) optimized as a narrow-band real-time RF spectrum analyzer. It is a compact, simple to use, effective troubleshooting tool for the general lab user, engineering students, and ham radio enthusiast.
Features
- RF Frequency Range: 1 Hz to 4.4 GHz
- Low noise amplifier available above 500 KHz
- Wide dynamic range: -151 dBm to +10 dBm
- Resolution bandwidths (RBW) of 0.1 Hz to 250 KHz and 5 MHz
- Includes a High Dynamic Range Measuring Receiver
- 0.25 dB relative accuracy
- 0 dBm to -125 dBm, 150 KHz to 1 GHz
- 0 dBm to -115 dBm, 1 GHz to 4.4 GHz
- Adjustable digital audio filters
- Accurate AM and FM measurements
- No external power supply needed – draws power from USB
- 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 10 ounces
| Mode | SA44B |
| Frequency Range | 1 Hz to 4.4 GHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth | 0.1 Hz to 250 kHz and 5 MHz |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | Input Frequency Range RF Preamp Off RF Preamp On • 10 Hz -124 dBm N/A • 10 Hz to 10 kHz -135 dBm N/A • 10 kHz to 500 kHz -142 dBm N/A • 500 kHz to 10 MHz -142 dBm -153 dBm • 10 MHz to 100 MHz -148 dBm -161 dBm • 100 MHz to 1 GHz -144 dBm -158 dBm • 1 GHz to 2.6 GHz -139 dBm -151 dBm • 2.6 GHz to 3.3 GHz -135 dBm -151 dBm • 3.3 GHz to 4.4 GHz -128 dBm -134 dBm |
| Internal Frequency Reference Accuracy | ± 1 ppm (standard); 0.1 ppm (option-1) |
| Counter Accuracy | ± (1Hz + timebase error) |
| Amplitude | Range: + 10 dBm to Dispalyed Average Noise Level (DANL) Absolute Accuracy • ±1.5 dB (0 dBm to DANL) • ±2.0 dB (+10dBm to >0 dBm) |
| Measuring receiver | • Operating Frequency: 150 kHz to 4.4 GHz • FM Accuracy ± 1% typical • AM Accuracy ± 1% typical • Synchronous Level Detector ± 0.25 dBc (0 dBm to -125 dBm) • 150 kHz to 1 GHz •0 dBm to -115 dBm • 1 GHz to 4.4 GHz |
| Operating Temperature | Standard (passive cooling) 32°F to 158°F |
| Size and Weight | • 7.65" x 3.18” x 1.18” (194mm x 80mm x 30mm• 74 lbs. (0.33 kg) |
| Power Consumption | • 2 Watt (typ) |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| System Requirements | Windows Operating System |