TSP #158 - Siglent SVA1032X 3.2GHz Spectrum & Vector Network Analyzer Review, Teardown & Experiments

In this episode Shahriar reviews the newly released Siglent SVA1032X: https://siglentna.com/product/sva1032x/ The SVA series instrument spectrum & vector network analyzers are powerful and flexible tools for broadcast and RF device / system testing. With a wide frequency range covering 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz, the analyzer delivers reliable automatic measurements and plenty of features including a tracking generator and multiple modes of operation. This review is organized as follows: 00:09 - Introduction and instrument overview 02:25 - Complete teardown and detailed analysis of the instrument hardware 23:36 - Basic instrument GUI operation and overload detection limitations 28:38 - Tracking generator signal purity and performance 30:06 - Instrument internal phase noise performance 33:01 - VNA operation and amplifier impedance tuning experiment 39:28 - Amplifier characterization using built-in functions 44:20 - Digital demodulation experiments 49:30 - Distance to fault experiments using built-in functions 49:16 - Concluding remarks The Signal Path www.TheSignalPath.com    / thesignalpath   www.Patreon.com/TheSignalPath