R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer &
RF Downconverter/Tuner

Compact, fanless, networked and remote deployable real-time spectrum analyzer
  • Frequency ranges of 9 kHz to 8 GHz / 18 GHz / 27 GHz
  • Real-Time Bandwidth (RTBW) up to 100 MHz
  • Sweep rate of 28 GHz/s
  • RF Downconverter: Extend existing equipment to 8 GHz / 18 GHz / 27 GHz
  • 100 kHz, 10 MHz, 40 MHz, 50 MHz, and 160 MHz (wideband option) RTBW
  • 10 MHz input and output clock references for multi-unit synchronization
  • Dynamic range: 100 dB
  • Networkable: Ethernet connection
  • Compact: 257.3 x 193.7 x 60 mm (10.13” x 7.63” x 2.36“)
  • Light: 2.54 kg (5.6 lbs)
  • Low power consumption: 20 W @ 12V
  • thinkRF R5550 RTSA
  • Power adapter and cable
  • Straight-through Ethernet cable
  • USB console cable
  • Receiver antenna

This thinkRF product is sold through thinkRF’s Authorized Sales Partners.

Maintenance Plan Plan for per unit per year
   

Wideband IQ

Radio receiver front-end support for 80 MHz Super-Heterodyne and 160 MHz Zero-IF RTBW. The RTBW of 80 or 160 MHz is accessed via Analog IQ out only. The internal digitizer remains at 125 MSa/s. An external dual-channel digitizer with each channel sampling at 250 MSa/s is required for WBIQ variants, silent, fanless
   
S1000 FREE Real-Time Spectrum Analysis software
   
Warranty Standard Warranty is 1 year. Extended Warranty is available by purchasing a Warranty Extension at time of purchase.
   

CERT

Calibration Certificate and Traceability Statement
   

Rack-Shelf

19″ rack shelf supports two horizontally mounted R5550 including fasteners

RELIABLE, HIGH SPEED, UNINTERRUPTED WIRELESS NETWORKS WITH thinkRF R5550

The thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer is built on innovative and highly optimizable software-defined radio technologies that provide more flexibility, greater coverage, and increased functionality. Designed and built for spectrum monitoring and deployment applications, the thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer provides improved spectral performance in a lightweight, fanless, and portable form factor while enabling in-depth analysis of complex and wideband waveforms in challenging spectrum environments.

Monitor in more locations with greater versatility provided by a compact form factor and the ability to network for in-place or remote monitoring applications.

Detect complex waveforms with better performance and up to 27 GHz frequency range and 100 MHz instantaneous bandwidth for today’s monitoring applications.

Analyze new technology, like 5G, with additional capabilities through easily upgradable, software based technologies.

Easily used with any third-party spectrum analyzer to extend the performance up to 27 GHz range.

Wideband IQ option for up to 160 MHz RTBW (An external dual-channel digitizer with each channel sampling at 250 MSa/s is required for WBIQ variants.)

thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
WIDE

Frequency Range

The thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer supports frequency ranges from 9 kHz up to 8 GHz / 18 GHz / 27 GHz which enables testing of modern systems including tests such as third-order intercept.

NETWORKED &

Remote Deployable

Monitor in more locations with networking capabilities purpose built for remote and in-place spectrum monitoring. Standard GigE interface and streaming rates of 360 Mbit/s make the thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer ideal for dispersed and continuous monitoring in any location.

thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
ALSO A

RF Downconverter

The thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer can be used as a RF Downconverter to extend the range of existing spectrum analysis up to 27 GHz. The thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer is a versatile, wide frequency coverage receiver that can be employed as wideband downconverters featuring a single RF input and three standard software selectable IF bandwidths – 10 MHz, 40 MHz, 100 MHz, or three optional software selectable IF bandwidths, 10 MHz, 80 MHz, 160 MHz. The carrier centre frequencies can be tuned from 50 MHz to 27 GHz, including direct digitization below 50 MHz down to 9 kHz.

WBIQ

Wideband Option*

Analyze today’s complex signals with up to 160 MHz direction conversion (0 Hz IF) I and Q analogue ports on the WBIQ model. The wideband version is engineered for analyzing wideband digital communications such as 3G / 4G / LTE, WiFi, or general Vector Signal Analysis (VSA) applications involving broadband signals.

*Radio receiver front-end support for 80 MHz Super-Heterodyne and 160 MHz Zero-IF RTBW. The RTBW of 80 or 160 MHz is accessed via Analog IQ out only. The internal digitizer remains at 125 MSa/s. An external dual-channel digitizer with each channel sampling at 250 MSa/s is required for WBIQ variants, silent, fanless

thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
SWaP

Compact & PC-Driven

Leverage advances in computing and networking by connecting to any standard PC. The easily upgradable thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer is compact, lightweight, and low power, making it perfect for deployment in the field, on vehicles, or as part of a larger solution. The emphasis on quality, usability, and design provides an alternative to traditional, bulky spectrum analysis hardware when deployed in the lab, out in the field, or in a vehicle for mobile applications.

APIS & PROTOCOLS

Proven Integrations

thinkRF and its application ecosystem helps developers, engineers, and program manager see the full picture in complex spectrum environment. thinkRF has a wide variety of application partners depending on your requirements.

thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
BEST PRICE – PERFORMANCE RATIO

on The Market

Enable a wide range of spectrum analysis applications while staying on budget with the best price-performance ratio available. Up to 27 GHz frequency range, 160 MHz IBW, 28 GHz/s stream rate, and a deep dynamic range means the thinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer can capture and analyze complex modern waveforms in real-time.

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Compact, fanless, networked and remote deployable real-time spectrum analyzers for your RF spectrum Monitoring and deployment applications!