YC-TI-SW-0001 | 78000A Signal Analysis Software
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Request a quote78000A runs on a computer and remotely controls compatible instruments over LAN for signal acquisition, or replays simulated and recorded IQ files. Spectrum and IQ analysis and parallel multifunction testing are included in the basic software. Vector, pulse, transient, 5G NR, LTE, WLAN and other modes are licensed options for development, production, field testing and teaching.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Basic functions | Spectrum analysis, IQ analysis and parallel multifunction testing. |
| Frequency range / analysis bandwidth | Determined by the connected, supported signal/spectrum analyzer; the software does not have a fixed RF input range. |
| Instrument families | 4051/4052/4082/4025/6955; match the instrument interface and software configuration. |
| Additional compatibility | 6955AC and 4457 are supported examples; other devices require evaluation of SCPI interfaces and data formats. |
| Control interface | LAN: VXI-11 (recommended), HiSLIP or SOCKET; a VISA library is required. |
| Automation | Open SCPI interface. |
| Parallel testing | Connect up to 10 instruments simultaneously; open up to 25 analysis functions. |
| Data formats | IQ data files including csv, txt and dat. |
| Licensing | Local-file, ukey or floating licenses; perpetual or short-term, according to the purchased configuration. |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 (64-bit), Ubuntu and Kylin; please consult us on specific version compatibility. |
| Memory | ≥4 GB |
| Disk space | ≥10 GB |
| Processor clock | ≥2.5 GHz |
| Display resolution | ≥1920×1080 pixels |
| IQ capture length | 64–40,000,000 |
| IQ FFT length | 64–1,048,576 |
| FFT overlap | 1%–99% |
| FFT windows | Hanning, Gaussian, flat-top, rectangular, Kaiser and Blackman–Harris. |
| Spectrum features | Trace, marker, peak and waterfall views; frequency, bandwidth, sweep-time and trigger settings; timed trace saving and screen capture. |
| IQ features | Spectrum, amplitude-versus-time, vector and IQ-versus-time views; file saving and recall. |
Optional measurement modes
The following modes are licensed options. Frequency range and analysis bandwidth depend on the connected instrument; bandwidth, modulation and hardware capability must match the selected standard.
Expand 11 groups of optional measurement parameters
| Mode | Capabilities and parameters |
|---|---|
| Vector signal analysis | Demodulated symbol length: 100–80,000. Modulations: 2FSK, 4FSK, 8FSK, 16FSK, MSK, BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, DQPSK, Pi/4QPSK, Pi/4-DQPSK, 8PSK, D8PSK, Pi/8-D8PSK, 3Pi/8-8PSK, 16PSK, APSK16, APSK32, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM, 512QAM, 1024QAM, 2048QAM, 4096QAM. Filters: Gaussian, raised cosine, root raised cosine, rectangular, EDGE, half-sine and IS-95. Adaptive equalization; constellation, eye, spectrum, phase and group-delay views. |
| Bit-error-rate testing | Known data from files or user recordings, or PRBS. Binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal symbols; current/cumulative error-bit counts, total bits and BER. |
| Multi-modulation analysis | DVB-S2/DVB-S2X: QPSK, 8PSK, APSK8, APSK16, APSK32, APSK64, APSK128, APSK256. Configure symbol length, modulation, Pattern/Data, mapping and gain; constellation, symbol table, EVM and origin offset. |
| Pulse analysis | Up to 10,000 pulses; arbitrary, CW, LFM and phase-coded pulses. Amplitude/power, width, rise/fall time, PRF, PRI, duty cycle, frequency/phase and pulse-to-pulse differences; intrapulse LFM start/stop frequencies, bandwidth, slope and linearity. |
| Analog demodulation | AM/FM/ΦM; RF spectrum/envelope, AF spectrum/waveform and parameter table. Peak/RMS modulation depth, carrier frequency deviation/power, modulation rate, SINAD, signal-to-noise-and-distortion ratio and THD. High-pass: Off/20/50/300 Hz; low-pass: Off/300 Hz/3/15/30/80/300 kHz; de-emphasis: Off/25/50/75/750 μs. |
| Transient analysis | 64–8,000,000 measurement points; 4–1,048,576 FFT points. Hanning, Gaussian, flat-top, rectangular, Kaiser and Blackman–Harris windows. Capture or analysis range; spectrum, amplitude/phase/frequency/IQ-versus-time and waterfall views. |
| Frequency-hopping and FMCW analysis | 64–8,000,000 analysis points; start from point 1 to maximum sample count minus analysis length. FM video filter: None/25%/10%/5%/1%/0.1%. Up to 1,000 states per measurement (nominal) and 100,000 slots. Mode-specific hopping frequency/time or chirp rate/bandwidth/nonlinearity; frequency/phase stability and power parameters. |
| OFDM analysis | FFT length 8–65,536; CP length 4 to FFT length; guard-band subcarrier count 1 to FFT length. Data, pilot, preamble and unallocated resources; phase/amplitude/timing tracking and pulse search. Pilot/preamble data use PN sequences or custom values. Results: EVM all/data/pilot/preamble, MER, I/Q Offset, Crest Factor and Frame Power. |
| 5G NR analysis | Uplink/downlink modulation quality and flexible frame structure; automatic SSB cell-ID detection. Subcarrier spacing 15/30/60/120/240 kHz; FR1 bandwidths 5/10/15/20/25/30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100 MHz and FR2 50/100/200/400 MHz. Downlink QPSK/16QAM/64QAM/256QAM; uplink additionally π/2-BPSK. Corresponding FR1/FR2 Test Models, channel/phase estimation and level/timing tracking; EVM, frequency error, IQ offset, OSTP, RSTP, power and PAPR. |
| LTE/LTE-A analysis | FDD/TDD uplink/downlink; automatic cell-ID detection; bandwidths 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz; QPSK/16QAM/64QAM/256QAM. Flexible frame structure, channel estimation, phase/timing tracking and E-TM tests; EVM, frame offset, frequency error, OSTP, RSTP, power and PAPR. |
| WLAN analysis | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be; bandwidths 20/40/80/160/320 MHz matched to the standard, option and instrument capability. a/g/n up to 64QAM, ac to 256QAM, ax to 1024QAM, be to 4096QAM; b/g includes DSSS/CCK/PBCC. Preamble or data channel estimation, phase/amplitude/timing tracking and automatic testing; EVM, frequency error, IQ offset, quadrature error and gain imbalance. |
Function options
Selection and licensing notes
- Tell us your instrument model and interface, signal standard, analysis bandwidth and intended license use so we can match software and options.
- Spectrum and IQ analysis are included in the basic software; other functions require the relevant licenses and listed prerequisite options.
- The software interface image illustrates functions; computers, instrument hardware and all options are not automatically included in a quotation.
- Local-file, ukey and floating licenses, with perpetual or short-term terms, are available. Compatible versions, configuration, license duration and delivery method are subject to the quotation and order.