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White Papers and App Notes

The following white papers and app notes detailing the use of Signal Hound spectrum analyzers are available for download:

1707 downloads

RF Mapping Drive Test Walk-Through

This document walks through the steps, in detail, of performing a drive test using the RF mapping features of the Spike spectrum analyzer software.

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781 downloads

EMC Precompliance Concepts with Real Time Spectrum Analyzers and Spike’s EMC Precompliance Tools

See how affordable real-time spectrum analyzers equipped with EMC precompliance software tools can provide a significant edge in electronics testing, reducing costs and development time.

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763 downloads

Antennas and EMC Pre-Compliance Measurements

Use a BB60C real-time analyzers and Spike's EMC Pre-compliance analysis mode to check your electronics emissions.

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1195 downloads

Understanding the Noise Floor on a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

This paper provides an overview of the concept of a noise floor, with respect to EMC precompliance testing with a real-time spectrum analyzer.

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2255 downloads

SCPI Automation of Signal Hound Spectrum Analyzers

See how you can use the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) "language" to remotely control Signal Hound RF spectrum analyzers.

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2106 downloads

Expand Your Spectrum Monitoring Capability with Affordable Performance

See how Signal Hound RF sensors can enhance your spectrum management program with powerful and affordable receivers.

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5047 downloads

7 Reasons You're Paying Too Much for Your Spectrum Analyzer

This tech brief highlights seven reasons why Signal Hound spectrum analyzers can be an affordable yet powerful solution for your RF measurement needs.

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3586 downloads

Occupied Bandwidth and Channel Power Measurements with a Real-time Spectrum Analyzer

Walk through an example setup and testing procedure for both occupied bandwidth and channel power measurements.

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4199 downloads

Introduction to Interference Hunting with Spike

Learn about Spike's Interference Hunting analysis mode in this application note and work through an example process!

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4565 downloads

An Introduction to Practical Real-Time Spectrum Analysis

Learn the basics of analyzing the MANY complex radio frequency and microwave signals in the environment around us.

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5094 downloads

Setting Up an EMC Precompliance Radiated Emissions Test Using Spike Software

Use our BB60C spectrum analyzer and a set of simple antennas and probes to perform real-time EMC Precompliance measurements that can be performed while developing new hardware.

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3986 downloads

HDSDR Setup for Signal Hound Receivers

Configure the HDSDR application for use with any of our Signal Hound spectrum analyzers. HDSDR is a free SDR program for Windows systems typically used by amateur radio enthusiasts.

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1924 downloads

Noise Power Ratio Testing on a Budget

Signal Hound’s lead RF engineer, Justin Crooks, lays out a simple, step-by-step process to noise power ratio testing using Signal Hound’s innovative $495 VSG25A vector signal generator.

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12692 downloads

Build Applications Tailored for Remote Signal Monitoring with the Signal Hound BB60C

This app note discusses how the Signal Hound BB60C, with its API, can be used to build applications tailored for remote signal monitoring.

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Remote spectrum monitoring and management white paper
3835 downloads

Cost-efficient and Extensible RF Spectrum Monitoring & Management

This white paper details the use of high-performance USB-powered spectrum analyzers for remote spectrum monitoring and management.

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