Description

Tektronix 3026 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer

The Sony/Tektronix 3026 is a portable real-time spectrum analyzer introduced in 1998, designed for comprehensive analysis of radio frequency (RF) signals. It offers a frequency range spanning from 50 Hz to 3 GHz, accommodating both baseband and RF modes.

Key Features:

• Frequency Range:

  • Baseband Mode: 50 Hz to 10 MHz
  • RF Mode: 10 MHz to 3 GHz

• Frequency Span:

  • Baseband Mode: 100 Hz to 10 MHz
  • RF Mode: 100 Hz to 3 GHz

• Input Specifications:

  • RF Input Impedance: 50 Ω
  • Maximum Safe Input Power:
    • Baseband Mode: −30 dBm to +30 dBm
    • RF Mode: −50 dBm to +30 dBm
  • Reference Level:
    • Baseband Mode: −30 dBm to +30 dBm
    • RF Mode: −50 dBm to +30 dBm

• Performance Metrics:

  • Spectral Frame Update Interval:
    • 1024-point: 200 ms to 160 µs
    • 256-point: 200 ms to 40 µs
  • Input Equivalent Noise: −140 dBm at 1 GHz

• Display and Storage:

  • 6.5-inch full-color TFT display with 640×480 resolution
  • Built-in 2.1 GB hard drive and 3.5-inch floppy disk drive

• Triggering Capabilities:

  • Supports Auto and Normal modes for both frequency and time events
  • Real-time trigger functions include Mask Pattern Trigger, Level Trigger, and External Trigger

• Connectivity:

  • Front Panel:
    • RF Input: 50 Ω N connector
    • External Trigger: BNC connector
    • Floppy Disk Drive
  • Rear Panel:
    • Printer Interface: Female DB25 connector
    • GPIB Interface: IEEE STD 488 Port
    • VGA Connector
    • Ethernet: 10 BASE-T
    • 10 MHz Reference Output/Input: BNC connectors

• Physical and Power Specifications:

  • Weight: 13 kg (29 lbs)
  • Power Requirements: 90–250 V_AC, 48–63 Hz; 300 W max
  • Operating Environment:
    • Temperature: +10 °C to +40 °C
    • Humidity: 20% to 80% relative humidity
    • Altitude: Up to 4.5 km (15,000 ft)

The 3026’s architecture enables simultaneous acquisition of time and frequency domain data, facilitating comprehensive signal analysis. Its versatile triggering functions allow for precise capture of transient events, such as burst signal initiation or impulse noise, enhancing its utility in evaluating radio device performance. Additionally, the analyzer offers multiple data display options—including Spectrum, Spectrogram, Waterfall, and Analog Demodulation (AM, PM, FM, and FSK)—providing users with detailed insights into signal characteristics.

Overall, the Sony/Tektronix 3026 stands as a robust tool for professionals requiring accurate and versatile RF signal analysis in both laboratory and field settings.