DEFINITION: A spectrum analyzer is a laboratory instrument that displays signalamplitude (strength) as it varies by signal frequency. The frequency appears on the horizontal axis, and the amplitude is displayed on the vertical axis. To the casual observer, a spectrum analyzer
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SPECTRUM ANALYZERS DEFINITION (continued): … looks like an oscilloscope and, in fact, some lab instruments can function either as oscilloscopes or spectrum analyzers.
A spectrum analyzer can be used to determine whether or not a wireless transmitter is working according to federally defined standards for purity of emissions. Output signals at frequencies other than the intended communications frequency appear as vertical lines (pips) on the display. A spectrum analyzer can also be used to determine, by direct observation, … Spectrum Analyzers definition sponsored by SearchNetworking.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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