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- Page 1 BB60C Spectrum Analyzer User Manual...
- Page 2 Signal Hound BB60C User Manual 2016, Signal Hound 35707 NE 86 La Center, WA Phone 360.263.5006 • Fax 360.263.5007 This information is being released into the public domain in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 734...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.7 Zero-Span Analysis ................................9 2.7.1 Triggering in Zero Span ................................. 9 2.8 Scalar Network Analysis ..............................9 3 Understanding the BB60C Hardware ........................... 10 3.1 Front End Architecture ..............................10 3.2 Description ..................................10 3.3 Residual Signals ................................11 3.4 Scalloping Loss ................................. - Page 4 8 Appendix ..................................17 8.1 Typical Performance Characteristics of the BB60C ....................17 8.1.1 Third Order Intercept (TOI) ..............................17 8.1.2 Typical Amplitude Accuracy ............................... 17 8.1.3 Typical Displayed Average Noise Level ..........................18 8.1.4 Typical Performance over Temperature .......................... 18...
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Page 5: Overview
WHAT’S NEW Version 3.0.0: With the release of the Spike software, a single software platform now servers all Signal Hound spectrum analyzers. The description of how to use the software with the BB60C is now found in the Spike software manual. -
Page 6: Software Installation
(** Certain display features are accelerated with this functionality, but it is not required.) (*** Our software is highly optimized for Intel CPUs. We recommend them exclusively.) CONNECTING YOUR SIGNAL HOUND With the software and BB60 drivers installed, you are ready to connect your device. Plug in both the male USB 3.0 and male USB 2.0 connections into your PCs respective USB ports, and then plug the USB 3.0... -
Page 7: Swept Analysis
BB60C capabilities. The BB60C offers multiple modes of operation. Most of these are exposed in the software and others can be exposed through our C-based API. We will only cover those in our software here. -
Page 8: Real-Time Spectrum Analysis
ALL possible events. The BB60C is capable of streaming the full IF bandwidth with no time gaps. If we limit our spans to the maximum instantaneous bandwidth we can now process every spectrum sample for our resulting trace. -
Page 9: Zero-Span Analysis
BB60 trigger port is configured as an input. SCALAR NETWORK ANALYSIS When paired with a USB-TG44A, or a USB-TG124A, the BB60C may be used as a scalar network analyzer. This may require a firmware update. In the Spike software, verify you have firmware version 5 or higher. -
Page 10: Understanding The Bb60C Hardware
FRONT END ARCHITECTURE DESCRIPTION The BB60C is a two-stage superheterodyne receiver, using two independent intermediate frequencies (IF), selected based on RF input frequency. Each IF has a corresponding distributed element notch filter in the RF section to reduce spurious responses from input signals at the IF frequency. Each RF band also has a distributed element filter buried in the multilayer PCB laminate, engineered to reject that band’s... -
Page 11: Residual Signals
ADC samples per second are processed into a spectrum sweep or I/Q data stream. RESIDUAL SIGNALS A residual signal appears even when there is no signal input. The BB60C has some low level residual signals at multiples of 10 MHz, typically not visible unless a narrow span (<10 kHz) is used. These are typically very low (-130 dBm for a reference level of -50 dBm), except for a few frequencies where signals may be as high as -107 dBm for a reference level of -50 dBm. -
Page 12: Dynamic Range
BB60C, connect, and then power on the antenna. If this cannot be done, consider a DC block, followed by a 1 dB pad, followed by a limiter, followed by the BB60C. The 1 dB pad can help when a DC voltage at very low impedance is present, by raising the effective impedance by several ohms. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting | Unable to Find or Open the Device 4 Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your Signal Hound, please try these troubleshooting techniques before contacting us. UNABLE TO FIND OR OPEN THE DEVICE Ensure the device is plugged in and the green light is on. If it is not, unplug then plug in the device. Once the green light turns on, use the File menu to try to connect the device again. - Page 14 BB60C Specifications | The Device is Not Valid Streaming Digitized I/Q 250 k Hz to 27 M Hz of selectable IF bandwidth that is amplitude corrected Resolution Bandwidths (RBW) 10 H z to 10 M Hz Internal Timebase Accuracy ± 1 ppm per year Sweep Speed (RBW ≥10 ...
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Page 15: Warranty And Disclaimer
Signal Hound shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,... -
Page 16: Warranty Service
Signal Hound will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective. WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to Signal Hound. The Buyer shall pay shipping charges to Signal Hound and Signal Hound shall pay UPS Ground, or equivalent, shipping charges to return the product to the Buyer. -
Page 17: Appendix
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BB60C Below are characteristics of the BB60C which have shown to be typical. These are not hard specifications but show the typical performance in a few aspects not covered in our official specs. The official BB60C device specifications can be found in this document under the section titled BB60C Specifications. -
Page 18: Typical Displayed Average Noise Level
Appendix | Typical Performance Characteristics of the BB60C 8.1.3 Typical Displayed Average Noise Level 8.1.4 Typical Performance over Temperature 8.1.4.1 Spurious Mixer Responses* -40 C 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 -30 C -20 C -10 C 10 C 21 C... - Page 19 Appendix | Typical Performance Characteristics of the BB60C *Signal 10 dB below reference level. To calculate IP2 at a given frequency, subtract this number from signal level (e.g. -30 dBm reference level would be a -40 dBm signal. Subtract e.g. -64dB @ 2 GHz for an IP2 of +24 dBm).
- Page 20 Appendix | Typical Performance Characteristics of the BB60C * Shown for gain 3, attenuator 0 dB. For auto gain/attenuator settings at cold temperatures, a reference level of -55 dBm may be required for maximum sensitivity, instead of the usual -50 dBm.
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