The TinySA Ultra is a handheld RF spectrum analyser covering 100kHz to 5.3GHz, with a 4 inch 480 x 320 touch screen, a built-in signal generator, a 3000mAh battery and a 32GB SD card for saving measurements.
Features and Benefits
- Wide frequency range - 100kHz to 800MHz in normal mode and 800MHz to 5.3GHz in ultra mode, on one SMA RF input.
- Fine resolution bandwidth - switchable filters from 200Hz to 850kHz and up to 450 points per scan for close carriers and sidebands.
- Low noise floor - DANL at 100MHz of -153dBm/Hz with the LNA off and -169dBm/Hz with the internal 20dB LNA switched on.
- Built-in signal generator - sine output from 0.1 to 800MHz, and rectangular or dual tone output up to 4.40GHz, at -104dBm to -16dBm.
- SD card storage - a 32GB card comes fitted, so traces and data can be saved on the card and moved to a PC.
- Long running battery - 3000mAh lithium polymer cell with Type-C charging, LED charge indicator and a full charge in 3 hours.
- PC control - USB serial commands run measurements and change settings; the Windows driver installs itself and the Linux driver is in the kernel.
Applications
- Checking transmitters for harmonics and spurious output
- Surveying RF signals from 100kHz to 5.3GHz in the field
- Testing filters and amplifiers with the built-in generator
- Radio amateur, RF hobby and repair benches
In the box
- 1 x TinySA Ultra with built-in battery and 4 inch display
- 1 x USB data cable
- 2 x 30cm RG405 SMA RF cables
- 1 x SMA to SMA barrel connector
- 1 x antenna with SMA connector
- 1 x lanyard
- 1 x touch pen
- 1 x 32GB SD card, fitted in the slot
Note: Keep the RF input within +6dBm and 5V DC, as printed beside the port. In ultra mode the noise floor rises by 10dB above 2.5GHz, so expect lower sensitivity at the top of the range.
Hardware version: V0.4.5.1, ESD protected. Frequency range: 100kHz to 800MHz (normal); 800MHz to 5.3GHz (ultra mode). Resolution bandwidth: 200Hz to 850kHz, switchable in 1, 3 and 10 steps. Scan points: Up to 450 per scan. Scan time: 165ms for 0 to 350MHz. Minimum zero span: 17ms. DANL at 100MHz: -153dBm/Hz (LNA off); -169dBm/Hz (LNA on). DANL in ultra mode: 10dB higher above 2.5GHz. Internal LNA: 20dB gain up to 4GHz. Phase noise: -92dBc/Hz at 10kHz offset; -110dBc/Hz at 100kHz offset. Input 1dB compression: +0.5dBm (LNA off); -26.5dBm (LNA on). IIP3: +18dBm at 2MHz spacing or more, 0dBm at 500Hz spacing (LNA off); -8dBm (LNA on). Generator output: Sine 0.1 to 800MHz; rectangular or dual tone up to 4.40GHz. Generator output level: -104dBm to -16dBm. Maximum input: +6dBm RF, 5V DC (printed on the case). RF connectors: SMA female, CAL and RF ports. Display: 4 inch TFT LCD touch screen, 480 x 320. Battery: Lithium polymer, 3.7V 3000mAh. Charging: USB Type-C with LED indicator, full in 3 hours, 1300mA max charging current. Power: 5V USB (1.3A max); 330mA max current draw. Storage: SD card slot, 32GB card included. Audio output: 3.5mm headphone jack. Expansion: UART TTL on a 2.54mm connector. PC interface: USB serial command set; Windows driver installs automatically, Linux driver in the kernel. Dimensions: 117 x 72 x 23mm, excluding protruding parts. Case: Metal, black. Controls: Touch screen, multi-function jog knob, on/off switch and indicator light. Firmware update: Press the jog button before switching on to enter update mode. Q: What is a spectrum analyser used for? A: It shows signal level against frequency, so you can find carriers, harmonics, interference and spurious output. The TinySA Ultra does this from 100kHz to 5.3GHz in a handheld case.. Q: How is the TinySA Ultra different from the original TinySA? A: The Ultra measures 100kHz to 5.3GHz against 100kHz to 960MHz on the original 2.8 inch model, and it has a larger 4 inch screen.. Q: How do you use a spectrum analyser like this? A: Fit the antenna or an SMA cable to the RF port, set the start and stop frequency or centre and span on the touch screen, then read the peaks with the marker. Ultra mode extends the sweep above 800MHz.. Q: Can it save measurements? A: Yes. It records data straight to the SD card, and a 32GB card comes fitted in the slot.. Q: How long does it take to charge? A: The 3000mAh battery charges through the Type-C port in 3 hours, with an LED showing charge status..