May 19, 2015 features evm measurements, constellation diagrams, symbol tables, and more international microwave symposiumphoenixsignal hound has updated its free spike spectrum analysis software by creating a variety of digital modulation analysis tools for its bb60c and bb60a usbpowered realtime spectrum analyzers. Bb60c realtime spectrum analyzer rtsa signal hound. The performance of the signal hound unit is compared with the tektronix rsa306. Private persons in the eu can not order without vat. Signal hound download page signalhound usb spectrum.
The calibration software performs verification for the bb60c and produces full measurement reports, with data, to verify results. As with other signal hound devices, our spike software provides the device controls, signal visualization display, and data export tools. With the new pc i still see some strange problem where the spike software looses connection with the bb60c. The signal hound field calibration software is a pcbased application for running performance verification tests and making adjustments to the signal hound sm200a, bb60c a, sa44b, and sa124b spectrum analyzers, the tg44a and tg124a tracking generators, and the vsg25a vector signal generator. Signal hound announced a significant software upgrade called spike. A gnu radio module for the signal hound bb60c 6 ghz realtime spectrum analyzer cmake 3 1 grsm200a. The signal hound bb60c is a 6ghz realtime spectrum analyzer that sniffs out the signals you couldnt see before like out of band emissions, check transmitter faults with channel power and adjacent channel power, insure carriers are within assigned channel bandwidths, interfering signals and short transmission bursts in waterfall display, pll. Includes the usb device drivers for the bb60c and bb60a. As with other signal hound devices, our spike software provides the device. Edn signal hounds spike software boosts performance for. Apr 07, 2016 this video showing different documentation methods in spike. Signal hound builds affordable, highperformance rf spectrum analyzers and tracking generators.
Signal hound, the pioneer and leader in highperformance usbpowered spectrum analyzers, announced a significant software upgradecalled spikethat will integrate all of its saseries spectrum analyzers and tgseries tracking generator models, past and present, under the same open source graphical user interface gui platform as the signal hound bb60c spectrum analyzer. This is the official github page for signal hound s spectrum analyzer software spike. Signal hound spectrum analyzers professional development tscm group inc. May 28, 2015 signal hound spike spectrum analysis software version 3. Spiketm is compatible with signal hounds line of spectrum analyzers which include, sa series sa44 sa44b sa124a sa124b tg products tg44 tg124 bb series bb60a bb60c. Signal hounds spike spectrum analyzer software is a single, unified. Signal hound the pioneer and leader in highperformance usbpowered spectrum analyzers announced a significant software upgrade called spike that will integrate all of its saseries. If you order without vat, please add your eu vat number to the paypal note to seller field. Signal hound announced a significant software upgrade called spike that will integrate all of its saseries spectrum analyzers and tgseries tracking generator models, past and present, under the same open source graphical user interface gui platform as the signal hound bb60c spectrum analyzer. The description of how to use the software with the bb60c is now found in the spike software manual. Signal hound unveils digital modulation analysis tools at ims. The bb60c is not recommended for scalar network analysis measurements below 100 khz. High dynamic range measurements are user friendly and efficient. Signal hound announces field calibration software for bb60c.
Signal hound announced the signal hound bb60c, successor to the popular signal hound bb60a. Signal hound introduces free emc precompliance tools in spike. The new spike software allows the sas to function as realtime spectrum analyzers for sweeps of 250 khz and less that means every rf event will be captured when using spans that are equal to or less than 250 khz. Interference hunting mode in signal hounds spike software. The signal hound usbsa44b is a software defined receiver sdr optimized as a narrowband realtime spectrum analyzer. The signal hound bb60c is a realtime spectrum analyzer and rf recorder. See the spike software manual for more information.
Spike spectrum analyzer software signal hound s free flagship spectrum analyzer and device control software. Signal hound, a pioneer in usbpowered spectrum analyzers, announced a software upgradecalled spike that will integrate all of its saseries spectrum analyzers and tgseries tracking generator models, past and present, under the same opensource graphical user interface gui platform as the signal hound bb60c spectrum analyzer. It tunes from 9khz to 6ghz, collects 80msamples second, streams data to your computer via usb3. Signal hounds spike software boosts performance for all.
Spike offers a variety of analysis modes and provides specific tools for emc precompliance testing, interference. Check your bb60c firmware version in the lower righthand corner of the spike software window. Spike hound allows for signal visualization, realtime filter applications, audio output to a. Whether youre needing emc precompliance testing in a small twoperson shop or spectrum monitoring on a national scale, signal hound test equipment is designed with you in mind. Screen capture from signal hounds spike software with a bb60c measuring the signal generators output. If not, check the signal hound website for an update. With the release of the spike software, a single software platform now servers all signal hound spectrum analyzers. The software allows for connection to a broad range of popular data acquisition hardware from high end, calibrated data acquisition boards to the sound card in your computer. Signal hound usbsa4b signal hound bb60c signal hound sm200a. Spike is signal hounds spectrum analyzer software consistently updated and featureenhanced for use with the signal hound sm, sa, bb. Comparison between the tektronix rsa 306 and the signalhound bb60c which. By leveraging the signal hound bb60c or bb60a usbpowered spectrum signal analyzers and spike software, users have a powerful tool to make several highly flexible emc precompliance measurements.
The signal hound bb60c is perfect for many applications. A gnu radio module for the signal hound bb60c 6 ghz realtime spectrum analyzer s. Spike tm is compatible with signal hound s line of spectrum analyzers which include. The bb60c is a realtime high speed spectrum analyzer communicating with your pc over a usb 3. All signal hound products now require an enduser certificate to be completed and emailed back to silvertone before products can be shipped. Signal hound, the pioneer and leader in highperformance usbpowered spectrum analyzers, announced a significant software upgradecalled spike that will integrate all of its saseries spectrum analyzers and tgseries tracking generator models, past and present, under the same open source graphical user interface gui platform as the signal hound bb60c spectrum analyzer. Until the project is fully renamed, you will see references to bbapp. Spectrum analysis software for all signal hound spectrum analyzers. Spike hound allows for signal visualization, realtime filter applications, audio output to a monitor, and data logging with associated metadata.
Both the api and software interface will now work with both the bb60a and bb60c. It is compact, simple to use, and an effective troubleshooting tool for general lab use, engineering students, ham radio enthusiasts, and electronics hobbyists. Spike spectrum analyzer software signal hounds free flagship spectrum analyzer and device control software. Spike software boosts signal hound performance evaluation. The signal hound usbpowered sa44b and sa124b are software defined radios. Jun 23, 2015 in this episode shahriar takes a close look at the signal hound realtime spectrum analyzer bb60c and tracking generator usbtg124a. When this is example is run on the target hardware the desired modulation scheme can be generated under the control of frontpanel. The signal consists of a frequency modulated carrier. The sm200a spike software provides a signal id feature to be activated and deactivated to allow low level mixer spurs to be differentiated from rf input signals table 4. Spike is the 64but software package available as a free download for users of the signal hound range of analysers and tracking generators. A gnu radio module for the signal hound bb60c 6 ghz realtime spectrum analyzer signalhoundgr bb60c.
Tep created the first series of signal hound analyzers in 2010 and started doing business under the signal hound name in 2014. Our spike spectrum analyzer software features a 2d waterfall or 3d. It is important to note that all required software is included for the sm200b to operate. The signal hound bb60c rtsa and spike software can be very effective tools for performing emc precompliance measure ments during product development, and as quality control sampling during manufacturing of electronic products. Signal hound, a pioneer in usbpowered spectrum analyzers, announced a software upgradecalled spikethat will integrate all of its saseries spectrum analyzers and tgseries tracking generator models, past and present, under the same opensource graphical user interface gui platform as the signal hound bb60c spectrum analyzer. In the spike software, verify you have firmware version 5 or higher. The latest software, manuals and drivers for the signalhound products are available here. In order to evaluate the performance of these units a few experiments have been setup. Signal hound bb60c realtime spectrum analyzer raises high performance bar. Signal hound field calibration software perform a full device calibration for the bb60c spectrum analyzer or vsg25a vector signal generator with this free software when connected to a few select hpagilent test devices. Main products demos downloads 3rd party software faq about us contact us buy now signal hound products for sale items in stock will ship the following business day.
Spike hound data acquisition for applications in physiology. Spike spectrum analyzer software user manual signal hound. May 22, 2016 tep created the first series of signal hound analyzers in 2010 and started doing business under the signal hound name in 2014. Signal hound introduces free realtime digital modulation. The signal hound bb60c is a 9 khz to 6 ghz realtime rf spectrum analyzer rtsa. Signal hound different types documentation outputs and. Bb60c, navigate to the application folder where you installed the spike software and find the. High performance fpgabased signal generator using the. The signal hound bb60c is a 6ghz realtime spectrum analyzer that sniffs out the signals you couldnt see before like out of band emissions, check transmitter faults with channel power and adjacent channel power, insure carriers are within assigned channel bandwidths, interfering signals and short transmission bursts in waterfall display, pll overshoot and settling time in zero span, pll transience in realtime. It is compact, simple to use, and an effective troubleshooting tool for general lab use. This document outlines the operation and functionality of the signal hound spiketm spectrum analyzer software.
Coupled with a signal hound bb60c or bb60a spectrum analyzer, the updated spike software includes realtime tools to analyze digitally modulated signals with bandwidths to 27 mhz and frequencies. They also are making a number of tracking and vector signal generators. A harmonic of a wave is a component frequency of the signal that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency, i. It embodies the 8020 ruleaccomplishing more than 80 percent of the work for 20 percent of the cost, said bruce devine, ceo, signal hound. Mar 11, 2015 signal hound, a pioneer and leader in highperformance usbpowered spectrum analyzers, announced a significant software upgradecalled spikethat will integrate all of its saseries spectrum analyzers and tgseries tracking generator models, past and present, under the same open source graphical user interface gui platform as the signal hound bb60c spectrum analyzer. Signal hound s spike software and one of the signal hound rtsas, such as a bb60c, can be used to analyze highly modulated signals and transient signals using builtin occupied bandwidth and channel power measurement features. Spike is signal hound s spectrum analyzer software consistently updated and featureenhanced for use with the signal hound sm, sa, bb, and tgseries rf test and measurement devices. The signal hound bb60c realtime rf spectrum analyzer and recorder is a 9 khz to 6 ghz spectrum analyzer and rf recorder with a instantaneous bandwidth of 27 mhz, and sweep speeds of 24 ghzsec.
Signal hound harmonic measurements using signalhound. Signal hound spike spectrum analysis software version 3. Since then, signal hound has regularly added innovative new models and no cost upgrades to their spike spectrum analyzer software. Png com power combilog antenna ac220 25mhz 2ghz flt201an fm notch filter dc power block configuration settings for sweeping mode. One such measurement is a standards based emc precompliance sweep with passfail limits and multisweep capability. Spike is our spectrum analysis and analyzer control software, for use with signal hound. Signal hound, a pioneer and leader in highperformance usbpowered spectrum analyzers, announced a significant software upgradecalled spike that will integrate all of its saseries spectrum analyzers and tgseries tracking generator models, past and present, under the same open source graphical user interface gui platform as the signal hound bb60c spectrum analyzer. Signal hound zero span in spike time vs power plot for gsm 900 band using time domain view of sa duration. The signal hound usbsa124b is a software defined radio sdr optimized as a spectrum analyzer. Software signal hound software is built with the same design guidelines we use for our hardware optimize performance to the fullest extent, and cut out the cruft.