Spectrum Compact - Spectrum Compact

The world’s first handheld microwave spectrum analyzer

Spectrum Compact is a truly hand-held and easy to use test and measurement solution for the 0.3 – 87 GHz licensed microwave frequency bands. Product line consists of eight devices, each dedicated for its own frequency range, and has an affordable price.

Battery powered Spectrum Compact devices do not require external down-converters or connection to PC, and are a must-have tool for any field engineer performing microwave equipment installation, link troubleshooting, site planning and maintenance in real field environment.

The analyzers utilize a resistive touch screen technology, allowing the engineer to wear gloves when using the device. SMA or 2.92mm connector allows the Spectrum Compact to integrate with any manufacturer’s antenna or waveguide system. Furthermore, the high sensitivity and low noise floor make it possible to detect even exceptionally weak signals. Designed specifically for comfortable outdoor use by microwave network engineers, Spectrum Compact can also be used for various applications in Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), LTE, VSAT, 5G and cellular network environment.

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Key Characteristics

Frequency range	0.3 – 3.0 GHz
Displayed Average Noise Level	-128 dBm @ RBW=10 kHz
Max input power	+27 dBm
RBW (Resolution bandwidth)	10, 30, 100, 300 kHz
VBW (Video bandwidth)	1, 3, 10, 30 kHz
Min. Span	0.5 MHz
Max. Span	full bandwidth
Sweep speed	0.15s @ 15 MHz Span
Accuracy	-/+ 1dB*
Input	50 ohm SMA (f)
Interface	USB Type-C
Battery life	up to 4h
Operating temperature	-15°C to +55°C / 5°F to 131°F
Dimensions	135 x 83 x 34 mm / 5.31 x 3.27 x 1.34 in
Weight	0.57 kg / 20.11 oz

_{* Guaranteed at 21°C/70°F CW signal}

Frequency range	2.0 – 8.0 GHz
Displayed Average Noise Level	-119 dBm @ RBW=30 kHz
Max input power	+25 dBm
RBW (Resolution bandwidth)	10, 30, 100, 300, 1000 kHz
VBW (Video bandwidth)	1, 3, 10, 30, 100 kHz
Min. Span	1.5 MHz
Max. Span	full bandwidth
Sweep speed	0.2s @ 50 MHz Span
Accuracy	-/+ 1dB*
Input	50 ohm SMA (f)
Interface	USB Type-C
Battery life	up to 4h
Operating temperature	-15°C to +55°C / 5°F to 131°F
Dimensions	135 x 83 x 34 mm / 5.31 x 3.27 x 1.34 in
Weight	0.57 kg / 20.11 oz

_{* Guaranteed at 21°C/70°F CW signal}

Frequency range	5.925 – 12.0 GHz, 10.0 – 18.0 GHz, 17.0 – 24.3 GHz
Displayed Average Noise Level	-105 dBm @ RBW=1 MHz
Max input power	0 dBm
RBW (Resolution bandwidth)	1 MHz
VBW (Video bandwidth)	300 kHz
Min. Span	100 MHz
Max. Span	full bandwidth
Sweep speed	0.5s @ 100MHz Span
Accuracy	-/+ 1dB*
Input	50 ohm SMA (f)
Interface	mini USB 2.0 (1.1)
Battery life	up to 4h
Operating temperature	-15°C to +55°C / 5°F to 131°F
Dimensions	128 x 81 x 24 mm / 5.04 x 3.2 x 0.94 in
Weight	0.3 kg / 10.6 oz

_{* Guaranteed at 21°C/70°F CW signal}

Frequency range	24.0 – 43.0 GHz
Displayed Average Noise Level	-100 dBm @ RBW=100kHz
Max input power	0 dBm
RBW (Resolution bandwidth)	100, 300, 1000 kHz
VBW (Video bandwidth)	1, 3, 10, 30, 100 kHz
Min. Span	10 MHz
Max. Span	full bandwidth
Sweep speed	0.2s @ 100 MHz Span
Accuracy	-/+ 1dB*
Input	50 ohm 2.92 mm (f)
Interface	USB Type-C
Battery life	up to 3h
Operating temperature	-15°C to +55°C / 5°F to 131°F
Dimensions	135 x 83 x 34 mm / 5.31 x 3.27 x 1.34 in
Weight	0.57 kg / 20.11 oz

_{* Guaranteed at 21°C/70°F CW signal}

Frequency range	56.0 – 71.0 GHz
Displayed Average Noise Level	-90 dBm @ RBW=10 MHz**
Max input power	0 dBm
RBW (Resolution bandwidth)	10 MHz
VBW (Video bandwidth)	300 kHz
Min. Span	1 GHz
Max. Span	full bandwidth
Sweep speed	0.5s @ 1 GHz Span
Accuracy	-/+ 1dB*
Input	WR 15
Interface	micro USB 2.0 (1.1)
Battery life	up to 3h
Operating temperature	-15°C to +55°C / 5°F to 131°F
Dimensions	147 x 83 x 34 mm / 5.79 x 3.27 x 1.34 in
Weight	0.57 kg / 20.11 oz

_{* Guaranteed at 21°C/70°F CW signal

**Guaranteed Displayed Average Noise Level for 56.0-67.0 GHz frequency range}

Frequency range	70.0 – 87.0 GHz
Displayed Average Noise Level	-90 dBm @ RBW=10 MHz
Max input power	0 dBm
RBW (Resolution bandwidth)	10 MHz
VBW (Video bandwidth)	300 kHz
Min. Span	1 GHz
Max. Span	full bandwidth
Sweep speed	0.5s @ 1 GHz Span
Accuracy	-/+ 1dB*
Input	WR 12
Interface	micro USB 2.0 (1.1)
Battery life	up to 3h
Operating temperature	-15°C to +55°C / 5°F to 131°F
Dimensions	147 x 83 x 34 mm / 5.79 x 3.27 x 1.34 in
Weight	0.57 kg / 20.11 oz

_{* Guaranteed at 21°C/70°F CW signal}

Antenna Polarization (Spectrum Compact Animated Tutorials Ep.1 )

This is the first episode in the series of tutorials intended to explain the vast functionality of the world’s first hand-held spectrum analyzer – SAF Spectrum Compact. In this episode Peter Spectrum shows how to easily verify the polarization of an installed microwave antenna from ground level.

Status verification from the ground level (Spectrum Compact Animated Tutorials Ep.2 )

Need to verify whether a radio is working but don’t want to climb that tower? With SAF Spectrum Compact you don’t have to! Our device lets you verify the installed radio’s status and transmitted signal from ground level.

Out-of-band interference detection (Spectrum Compact Animated Tutorials Ep.3 )

Wouldn’t it be great if you could detect the out-of-band interference without interrupting the traffic of your microwave link? Well, there’s defenitely one great way to do it by using SAF Spectrum Compact! Watch the video to learn how!

Bandwidth and Freqency Verification From Ground Level (Spectrum Compact Animated Tutorials Ep.4 )

Radio frequency and bandwidth verification from ground level has been a frequent wish among microwave engineers. But the market didn’t really offer an affordable solution… until now!
With SAF Spectrum Compact it takes only a few minutes to make sure your microwave link perfectly matches your licence. Watch the fourth episode of the Spectrum Compact animated video tutorial, which is all about making your life easier.

Step by step: Line of sight verification with SAF SG Compact

Whether you are watching this video in the office or on top of the tower – this step by step guide illustrates everything you need to know about line of sight verification with SAF SG Compact. This personal assistant disguised in a video form will help you along the way.

Live tutorial: Microwave radio link troubleshooting with Spectrum Compact

SAF Tehnika has released yet another Spectrum Compact video tutorial, showing the ease and benefits of using our microwave spectrum analyzer. Simply watch the video and think about how you would have solved the issue without Spectrum Compact, and how much time it would have taken!

Microwave antenna alignment tutorial using handheld spectrum analyzer

This is a tutorial — how to align and install microwave antenna by using SAF Tehnika Spectrum Compact unit. This is a hand held spectrum analyzer, designed specifically for comfortable outdoor use by field engineers performing equipment installation, link troubleshooting or gathering data for site planning purposes.

Microwave radio verification tutorial using SAF handheld spectrum analyzer

This is a tutorial on how to use SAF Tehnika’s Spectrum Compact to verify radio configuration and operation prior to deployment. Verifying radio operation prior to deployment can save considerable time and money while in the field as the transmitter has been proven to be configured and operating correctly.

V-band spectrum analysis using world’s smallest handheld analyzer

Easy measurements at mmWave to quickly characterize EUT for frequency, Tx bandwidth, Tx power, polarization and its propagation within target environment with handheld Spectrum Compact in V-band unit from SAF Tehnika. Spectrum Compact E-band and V-band portable analyzers can be used for measuring WiGig, Autmotive radars, Point to Point backhaul radios, Access Points and other products in 60 GHz or 80 GHz bands.

Spectrum Manager Software Introduction

Spectrum Manager is a free spectrum analysis PC software for SAF Tehnika’s Spectrum Compact. The Spectrum Manager can be used in both real-time (together with a Spectrum Compact device) and offline modes, and provides a variety of functions, such as: PiB (Power in Band), overlay and min/max hold.

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Examples of the signal visual representation

Multipath

In-band interference

Spectrum Scan

Damaged transmitter

MIN/MAX hold

Out of band interference

Path calculator

Power in band

Record time plot

Cumulative trace mode helps to observe how signal’s energy is divided withing spectrum, thus identifying multipath effect.

Visual representation of spectrum, displays in-band interference in user’s radio channel.

Helps for user to quickly evaluate what is happening in radio spectrum of their interest.

Visual representation of spectrum allows to determine abnormalities in form and shape of signal, thus indicating potential issues with transmitter.

Display of minimum and maximum levels helps to observe fluctuation of signal and intermittent signals.

Visual representation of spectrum, displays out-band interference near user’s radio channel.

Built-in path calculator allows to have estimation of received signal level.

Allows to perform quick measurement of received signal level in specific bandwidth, also can be used to measure channel’s bandwidth and separation.

Visualization of detected power levels over time axis, during Record mode, can be used for more detailed spectrum analysis.

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Spectrum Compact E-band/V-band attenuators

The world’s first handheld microwave spectrum analyzer

Highlights and Benefits

Ultra-compact form factor

Compatible with different antenna systems

Resistive LCD Touchscreen

Leading Sensitivity

PC software

IP marking 54

Key Characteristics

Product application videos

Antenna Polarization (Spectrum Compact Animated Tutorials Ep.1 )

Status verification from the ground level (Spectrum Compact Animated Tutorials Ep.2 )

Out-of-band interference detection (Spectrum Compact Animated Tutorials Ep.3 )

Bandwidth and Freqency Verification From Ground Level (Spectrum Compact Animated Tutorials Ep.4 )

Step by step: Line of sight verification with SAF SG Compact

Live tutorial: Microwave radio link troubleshooting with Spectrum Compact

Microwave antenna alignment tutorial using handheld spectrum analyzer

Microwave radio verification tutorial using SAF handheld spectrum analyzer

V-band spectrum analysis using world’s smallest handheld analyzer

Spectrum Manager Software Introduction

Examples of the signal visual representation

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