Signal Hound Spike software for spectrum analysers and tracking generators

Monday, 23 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Silvertone Electronics


Signal Hound has announced a significant software upgrade, called Spike, that will integrate all of its SA series spectrum analysers and TG series tracking generators under the same open-source GUI platform as the Signal Hound BB60C spectrum analyser.

The software allows the SAs to function as real-time spectrum analysers for sweeps of 250 kHz and less, meaning every RF event will be captured when using spans that are equal to or less than 250 kHz. Sweep speeds are up to 8x faster for spans between 500 kHz and 2 MHz, and the product’s graphics now include colour persistence and a 2D waterfall display.

The TG devices’ long-standing stability issues are resolved, with the software making the high dynamic range user-friendly and efficient. The tracking generators can also now save 1000-point data files that are then loaded in the path loss table for normalising precision measurements using RF cables and/or antennas. Both ranges benefit from a zero span pre-triggering function and calibrated I/Q data streaming.

Developers will be able to customise the software and compile the modified spectrum analyser code for redistribution. The software is available free of charge and can be downloaded from the company’s website.

Online: www.silvertoneelectronics.com
Phone: 02 6931 8252
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