{"id":23279,"date":"2019-08-01T18:27:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T10:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=23279"},"modified":"2023-06-29T18:33:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T10:33:14","slug":"introducing-rf-explorer-spectrum-analyzer-product-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/01\/introducing-rf-explorer-spectrum-analyzer-product-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer Product Family: Empowering RF Analysis with Advanced Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the need for accurate and efficient RF(Radio frequency) analysis has never been greater. Whether you’re an electronics enthusiast, an RF engineer, or a professional working in wireless communications, having access to the right tools is paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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RF Explorer is an affordable Handheld Spectrum Analyzer<\/a> designed from scratch to be a sort of Swiss Army Knife<\/a> for the specific needs of digital radio frequency communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Commercial high-end spectrum analyzers are traditionally expensive and bulky, in the order of many thousand dollars, and you need significant expertise to master them. RF Explorer offers 90% of what a high cost unit will do for RF digital band communication, at a 5% of the cost. Additionally, it can be carried on easily anywhere, used outdoors efficiently for hours with a single battery charge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RF enthusiast have limited themselves to cheap “RF Power Detector \/ Frequency counter” devices in the past. But these are limited to display data for a single point of maximum power, and traditionally power metrics are too unreliable, in the order of 20dB or even 30dB inaccuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In contrast, a spectrum analyzer like RF Explorer will display full frequency spectrum in the band, including carrier and modulated shape, will display Spread Spectrum activity if that exist, and will show bandwidth to monitor collisions, frequency deviation from expected tone, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this blog, we will uncover the extraordinary capabilities of these advanced RF analysis tools, empowering you with the knowledge and insights necessary to navigate the complex RF environment, effectively identify and mitigate interference, accurately measure signal strength, and optimize the performance of your wireless networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hardware Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The RF Explorer Standard models include 7 functional buttons on the front side<\/strong>. The unit also includes at least one RF connector in 50-ohm impedance standard SMA format.
All models have an SMA<\/strong> left connector installed and, optionally, some models have a second SMA connector at the right position for extended range and functionality<\/strong>.
The unit will automatically start running on USB power <\/strong>when a compatible mini-USB cable is connected<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n