This educational note examines both the theory and practice of state-of-the-art spectrum analysis by discussing specific measurements taken on an integrated RF amplifier. From detecting hidden sources of noise to verifying device performance against industry standards, this instrument is one of the most versatile tools in an engineer's lab. Why use a spectrum analyzer? Spectrum analyzers display RF signals from base stations and other emission sources. They find rouge signals, measure carriers and distortion, and verify base stations. The Spectrum Manager can be used in real-time with a Spectrum Compact device or later with the saved measurement files.
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