Siglent SSA3000X and SSA3000X-Plus Spectrum Analyzers

[tv84]

Also this requires more moderate knowledge as its not just enabling option keys and makes it not compatible with future updates without rework

I thought a bit over this phrase and.... 

You just have to flash the appropriate stock file! No need for further rework.

[Elasia]

Also this requires more moderate knowledge as its not just enabling option keys and makes it not compatible with future updates without rework

I thought a bit over this phrase and.... 

You just have to flash the appropriate stock file! No need for further rework.

Your mileage may vary, i suspect so but not trying that one, i like to always have a backout plan

I'd assume you could just change the product type bits in the file and put out a new one

[tv84]

Also this requires more moderate knowledge as its not just enabling option keys and makes it not compatible with future updates without rework

I thought a bit over this phrase and.... 

You just have to flash the appropriate stock file! No need for further rework.

Your mileage may vary, i suspect so but not trying that one, i like to always have a backout plan

I'd assume you could just change the product type bits in the file and put out a new one

   You just have to do a NAND backup of the equipment. With that you're safe.

Yes, but there is even no need for it because the app is already expecting the new Prod_ID! Poetry...

[Elasia]

Also this requires more moderate knowledge as its not just enabling option keys and makes it not compatible with future updates without rework

I thought a bit over this phrase and.... 

You just have to flash the appropriate stock file! No need for further rework.

Your mileage may vary, i suspect so but not trying that one, i like to always have a backout plan

I'd assume you could just change the product type bits in the file and put out a new one

   You just have to do a NAND backup of the equipment. With that you're safe.

Yes, but there is even no need for it because the app is already expecting the new Prod_ID! Poetry...

No kidding? I guess we just need someone to flash their Plus unit with the VNA firmware file from siglent

Who wants to try?

[tubularnut]

A few hours later, after a very stressful session!



.. and permanent telnet enabled 

[tv84]

What are the Options RCV and RTA?

[Elasia]

A few hours later, after a very stressful session!

(Attachment Link)

.. and permanent telnet enabled 

Nice, good job

[Elasia]

What are the Options RCV and RTA?

I think RCV is a double for EMI from what i've seen

RTA might be Real Time Analysis, not sure.. i havent chased them down yet

[tv84]

Remaining option_strings:

ALL licenses AMK + EMI + TG + DMA + AMA + CAT
NA licenses DTF + VNA
MA licenses AMA + DMA

[tubularnut]

What are the Options RCV and RTA?

I couldn't see any difference when those options were added, only significant change was when VNA was enabled, so any differences may have been hidden until then.

[tautech]

It's a bit off topic, but if tautech was really a nice guy, He would have bought each model from Siglent with detailed teardown.

I am a really nice guy but like most, I too don't have unlimited funds. 

Only on SDS5000X, if it turns out that now the front end is the same on the whole family, it would double sales of this model for Siglent 

We'll know soon enough when member supperman gets a recent build SDS5034X and tests it to 1 GHz. 

[jemangedeslolos]

It's a bit off topic, but if tautech was really a nice guy, He would have bought each model from Siglent with detailed teardown.

I am a really nice guy but like most, I too don't have unlimited funds. 

Only on SDS5000X, if it turns out that now the front end is the same on the whole family, it would double sales of this model for Siglent 

We'll know soon enough when member supperman gets a recent build SDS5034X and tests it to 1 GHz. 

Yes I know,  I was just kidding 

[Elasia]

Still 3 unknowns: NA, MA and tALL

MA i think is the old form of AMA

Measurement vs Advanced Measurement

[jemangedeslolos]

I just bought an SSA3021X Plus 

[tv84]

I just bought an SSA3021X Plus 

Have you been going to your TEA sessions?

[jemangedeslolos]

I don't have the level yet for that.
When I will buy new equipment without needing it and without reselling the old ones, I will register 

[Elasia]

I just bought an SSA3021X Plus 

Have you been going to your TEA sessions?

I quit TEA therapy.. i need to get back on the bandwagon lol

[Sighound36]

Happily blissfully ignorant of TEA only one boat anchor and it will stay that way 

Use virtually every piece of TE we have almost daily so no need to enter therapy 

[jemangedeslolos]

Take a look at what I just got at home waiting to bring him back to the lab with his friends 

[Relaxe]

I just bought an SSA3021X Plus 

I just don't get it...
Is there something wrong with the SSA3021X Plus ??
(Yes, I just bought one. Now I'm nervous!)

[jemangedeslolos]

I just bought an SSA3021X Plus 

I just don't get it...
Is there something wrong with the SSA3021X Plus ??
(Yes, I just bought one. Now I'm nervous!)

Wrong for my wallet that's all. Don't be nervous 

[techneut]

Hallo,
I own a SSA3021X Plus and I wondered what would happen if I just by mistake uploaded the SVA1032 firmware file. Would it work and would the telnet firmware upgrade file for the SSA3021X Plus stil work?
Just wondering.

[tv84]

Hallo,
I own a SSA3021X Plus and I wondered what would happen if I just by mistake uploaded the SVA1032 firmware file. Would it work and would the telnet firmware upgrade file for the SSA3021X Plus stil work?
Just wondering.

"Hallo"!  You definitely can't do that by mistake! Nonetheless I have a feeling it will work. But that is one of the current open questions. Any volunteer?

Regarding the telnet FW: the SSA probably will not work, but the SVA one should work...

[TrAndy]

Hmm,
be assured I have no personal interests and I'm related in no way with the guys selling what I I'll suggest now.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure you will consider, at least for quality reasons, this calibration kits:

https://www.sdr-kits.net/Male-12GHz-Kit

They are far better as most I've tested in the past as they are laser calibrated and characterised one by one with top equipment.
They come for a fraction of buks to their usual commercial counterparts.
My personal experience is... best service, best quality.
That's it.
My 10 cents.
Andreas

[hendorog]

Those are good parts, but they are not properly characterised.
But probably good enough for the low freq range of the vnwa based on what I remember of their analysis. And so could be usable for the 1.5GHz SVA. However, the load resistance they provide cant be used for a custom cal kit, but the offsets can.