Release Notes: RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 3.6.0239 Date: July 31, 2015 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release. The current software for the RSA5100A series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com Version 3.6.0239 adds the following functions. - LTE™ analysis supporting 3GPP TS V12.5.0 (2014-09), FDD and TDD (Option 28) Bug fixes and other enhancements -------------------------------- - APCO Project 25 (Option 26): a. C4FM Modulation Fidelity calculated based on standard recommended reference deviation. b. Symbol Rate accuracy made granular. c. Measurement BW (Meas BW) option linked correctly to the analysis module. For HCPM, though the Meas BW is always kept as Auto. d. Marker correlation between frequency deviation vs time and Symbol table fixed. - Bluetooth (Option 27) now Supports Bluetooth SIG v4.2 (Low Energy payload length -255 octets) - Fixed frequency shift in DPX (real-time) display. - Frequency mask trigger now works to -80 dBc. Known Issues ------------ - LTE: a. Cell ID detection might not be correct for over the air captures if the channel is not good. b. Multiple Cell ID detection not supported. c. The equalization provided in Constellation is based on PSS and can occasionally show a shifted SSS constellation when the signal exhibits time varying behavior. d. When LTE Constellation or LTE Channel Spectrum is open already and LTE ACLR display is added from LTE Analysis Measurements, it could change the frame structure and bandwidth setting of LTE Constellation and LTE Channel Spectrum. Workaround - It is recommended that LTE ACLR display be invoked only from Standard Presets. This also helps set the many options in the Channels tab and the Offset & Limits tab appropriately. - APCO P25: a. HCPM demodulation algorithm shows failures when the frequency error is more than +/-650 Hz. Workaround - The Center frequency has to be adjusted for correct demodulation in such cases. b. SEM setups with very close offset regions (in the order of kHz) do not show correct results when operated in swept mode (Real time check box disabled in parameters tab). Workaround – Use SEM for P25 in Real time mode (Check box selected in parameters tab). Workaround(2) - Add a Spectrum display and set the span similar to the SEM display. Documentation ------------- The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 3.5.0134 Date: March 10, 2015 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release. The current software for the RSA5100A series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com Version 3.5.0134 adds the following functions. - Support for Bluetooth 4.1 analysis for Low Energy, Basic Rate and Enhanced Data Rate (Option 27) Bug fixes and other enhancements -------------------------------- - Fixed occasional analysis failure in Spectrum display when using large Span/RBW ratios. - Fixed horizontal and vertical scaling inconsistencies for the 'Spur Search Multi Zone 9k-1GHz' Application Preset. - Frequency Mask Trigger would not trigger until DPX spectrum display is opened. - Double pressing keypad Freq, Span, RBW buttons prevents data entry. - Unable to use keypad Hz key in Spurious measurement setting table. - Uneven noise floor in wide spans. Now when measurment optimization mode is set to "Best for multiple displays", the instrument sweeps in finer increments (less uneven noise floor). "Minimize sweep time" mode is unchanged. Known Issues ------------ Bluetooth 4.1 analysis (Option 27): - For Basic Rate, the analysis module will report the packet type and other header information appropriately. The Packet type in summary is listed if the signal that is being analyzed is DH1/3/5, DM1/3/5 or EDR signals 2-DH1/3/5 or 3-DH1/3/5. Although the Type field (4 bits) under Packet Header will show the correct 4 bit code, any other packet type apart from the ones listed above will be shown as OTHERS. Workaround - the 4 bit type field can be used to find the packet Type. - The calculations shown in the display for Frequency Deviation vs time are white in color and do not show up properly in Blizzard View. Workaround - Use the 'Classic' color scheme for Frequency Deviation vs time. P25 application (Option 26): - Modulation Fidelity for P25 Phase 1 C4FM is now calculated with a fixed reference signal,instead of a recalculated reference as it was in the prior releases. Documentation ------------- The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 3.3.0201 Date: August 8, 2014 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release. The current software for the RSA5100A series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com Version 3.3.0201 adds the following functions. APCO P25 measurement application (Opt 26) Noise Figure and Gain (Opt 14) Mapping and Signal Strength measurement (Opt MAP) Mask compare/act (show violation, save data, save trace, save picture, alert) Navigator view for Time Overview Undo/Redo operations for setup controls Spectrum marker functions for integrated power, power spectral density and dB/Hz Controls for entry of primary operating parameters (Frequency, Span, Reference Level, Resolution BW) shown in prominent, shared location on screen for improved ease of use Bug fixes and other enhancements -------------------------------- - Improved layout and usability for Analysis and Spectrum time controls in Time Overview display. - Vertical axis labels added to Spectrum, DPX Spectrum, Amplitude vs Time, and Time Overview displays. - 'Top of screen' scale control removed from Spectrum, DPX Spectrum and Amplitude vs Time displays. - Improved visibility of marker locations and readouts. Changed marker behavior such that reference marker readout is always displayed in upper left and selected marker readout is always displayed in upper right of screen. - Corrected Eye Diagram trace for APSK modulation analysis. Known Issues ------------ - DPX Phase and Frequency: Vertical axis labels are shown in amplitude units rather than degrees or Hz. Workaround: Use the vertical scale and position readouts and markers to determine the signal phase and frequency values. - Vertical axis labels may all show 0.0 for some scales in linear units due to insufficient readout resolution. - P25: Symbol table display may not show results values. Workaround: Change display dimensions, maximize/minimize display, add/remove other displays. - P25: Summary display/Frequency Deviation results do not employ an FM Demodulator BW between 3 and 15 kHz as specified in the standard. Workaround: Measure frequency deviation using the Analog Modulation/FM measurement display with the Measurement BW set appropriately. - P25: The Transient Frequency behavior measurement in P25 Freq Dev vs Time display will show mean frequency deviation > 12.5 kHz as failure in t1 and t3 regions. The standard specifies this comparison for Pass/Fail to be done only when the output power rating is more than 6 Watts. Workaround: Ignore the pass/fail results for this measurement if the radio output power rating is < 6 Watts. - P25: Programmatic commands for Pass/Fail results in the P25 Summary display are not available. - Noise Figure and Gain: Adding a new display from the Noise Figure and Gain folder invalidates the Noise Figure/Gain calibration. Workaround: Select all required Noise Figure and Gain displays prior to performing the Noise Figure/Gain calibration. Use the display Maximize and Restore Down buttons to show/hide displays. - Noise Figure and Gain: Changing 'Loss @ DUT Input' value shows that the Noise Figure/Gain cal is invalid but it is actually still valid. Workaround: Set the 'Loss @ DUT Input' value prior to performing the Noise Figure/Gain calibration. - Mask Test: No control available for setting basename for saved files. Workaround: Save a trace, picture, or acquisition data file to set the file basename prior to enabling Mask Test. - Mask Test: Programmatic commands to save/load masks work for only the new .msk file format - the older .csv format is not supported. Workaround: Convert .csv mask files to .msk format. Documentation ------------- The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 3.2.0538 Date: May 13, 2014 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release. The current software for the RSA5100A series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com Warning: For SW versions less than 3.1.0029, this software will change the real time performance of all RTSAs equipped with frequency mask trigger and advanced DPX features. Due to new export regulations, this software can only be uninstalled by Tektronix. See the information below to determine whether you want to proceed with this update. Bug fixes and other enhancements -------------------------------- ZSO RBW not changing between DPX and Spectrum with certain settings. RFConverter preamp diagnostic limits too low causing diagnostic failure. Known Issues ------------ Documentation ------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 3.2.0535 Date: April 15, 2014 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release. The current software for the RSA5100A series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com Version 3.2.0535 adds the following functions. - Adds real-time zero span output capabilities to the RSA5100A series through a upgrade kit. Bug fixes and other enhancements -------------------------------- Increase DPXOgram trace points to include 10401 Add FMT mask on DPX spectrum and DPX spectrogram displays WLAN Standard Presets are missing Peak not found in Bitmap mode for certain RBW DPX BERT feature is no longer supported need to remove from the UI DPX spectrum display does not start on initial application start DPX Hires data does not match Lowres trace after 2 hours of operation Digital IQ On/Off control missing from RSA5kA Config I/O tab Known Issues ------------ Documentation ------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 3.2.0107 Date: November 19, 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WLAN 802.11 transmitter measurements: WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p Tx measurements (Opt 23) WLAN 802.11n Tx measurements (Opt 24) WLAN 802.11ac Tx measurements (Opt 25) Bug fixes and other enhancements -------------------------------- - Access to Presets control has been consolidated into the Presets menu and removed from the File, Tools and Setup menus. - The displays selected by built-in presets are now shown in the Presets dialog. Changes in performance due to export regulations ------------------------------------------------ Changes in US Department of Commerce export regulations require Tektronix to change a specification related to the real-time performance of our instruments. Your instrument remains legal for you to own at its current performance, and Tektronix can service and calibrate your instrument without making any changes to your current performance.* However, if you'd like to update software of the instrument to gain access to new features, or to purchase new analysis capabilities on the instrument in the future, it is necessary to update your instrument to our latest software. This new software will affect the specification of minimum signal duration required for 100% probability of discovery and trigger on brief signals. If you decide to install the new software, you can order a no-cost, customer installable option (Option 09) that will recover the original performance. The price of this option is $0, but it does require that we determine your eligibility to receive this performance based on the new export regulations. *Some service functions that involve hardware replacement may require a SW upgrade to version 3.1.0029 or greater. A summary of changes for each model is given for instruments with Option 110 (110 MHz Acquisition Bandwidth). To see the complete specifications of all option configurations of the new software, please see the latest data sheet available at Tektronix.com. To see comparisons and more complete explanations of the new performance, please contact your Tektronix representative. Standard Opt. 09 - RSA5100A with Option 52 (Frequency Mask Trigger) 23.9 us 10.3 us - RSA5100A with Option 200 (Advanced Triggers and Swept DPX) 17.3 us 3.7 us Known Issues ------------ - Marker automatic movement functions (peak, next right/left, next higher/lower) do not function for WLAN displays WLAN Spectral Flatness, WLAN EVM, WLAN Mag Error and WLAN Phase Error. Workaround: Markers may be positioned with usual methods - click and drag, direct entry of position value. - The WLAN Spectral Flatness Marker table value always shows the value of the Points trace. - The WLAN preset parameter settings (standard and bandwidth) are not persistent. These settings are reset to default values each time the application starts up. Workaround: Use Preset action 'Show list' to verify the preset parameter selections. - The Guard Interval selection should be allowed only for 802.11n and 802.11ac WLAN standards. Workaround: None needed. Analysis for standards that don't have guard intervals is correct regardless of the Guard Interval setting. - Export Results (.CSV) values are not filtered by the selected WLAN standard. Results pertaining to other WLAN standards can be included in the exported results. - The WLAN Symbol Table data display is incorrect when the subcarrier index is changed with the Data range set to Single subcarrier. Workaround: Use a Data range setting other than Single - WLAN Phase Error, Mag Error, and EVM markers are not properly correlated with Spectrum markers - The trace display and trace freeze checkbox labels may be missing in the WLAN Constellation display settings panel. Workaround: Use Windows 7 personalization setting. - 802.11b WLAN EVM, Mag Error and Phase Error displays can use incorrect scaling values when the Displayed Results are set for Header only. Workaround: Use Autoscale to correct the scale setting. - The instrument may occasionally go to Stop state after adding a DPX display. Workaround: Press the Run button to start measurements. - In the WLAN Phase Error display the marker units display shows percent instead of degrees. Workaround: None. The marker value and units are in degrees, only the units display is incorrect. - Programming query 'calc:wlan:cons:mark:val¡' always returns the marker value in decimal units, does not obey the radix setting. Documentation ------------- The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 3.1.0029 Date: July 31, 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release. The current software for the RSA5100A series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com Warning: This software will change the real time performance of all RTSAs equipped with frequency mask trigger and advanced DPX features. Due to new export regulations, this software can only be uninstalled by Tektronix. See the information below to determine whether you want to proceed with this update. Version 3.1.0029 adds the following functions. - New pulse measurement result - Delta Frequency shows the difference between the pulse carrier freq and the instrument tuned frequency. - Added support for APSK16 and APSK32 modulation analysis. Bug fixes and other enhancements -------------------------------- Corrected operation of Save (.tiq file) on Trigger. Improvements to programmatic control functionality: - Added a query for the DPX Density Measurement result. - Added support for locking to an external reference using operation status register (OSR) bit 8 (Locking to External Reference). OSR Bit 8 indicates when locking is complete - check the Frequency Events register bit 9 to determine if it is locked to the external reference. - Signal overrange conditions now trigger an SRQ. - Status Byte 2 is now correctly set when an error occurs. - Removed command order dependency for trigger source and trigger qualification commands. - Added a verbose IQ data header query to obtain Universal Date/Time timestamp with improved accuracy (see :FETCh:RFIN:IQ:VHEaderi). - Corrected the active measurements query response for the case where no measurements are active. Improved support for reading MATLAB files: - Added support for loading both Nx1 and 1xN .mat file vectors. - Added support for skipping .mat file matrix padding and extra info. Corrected operation of Peak and Arrow marker keys. Increased frequency resolution for marker readout on DPX traces to be consistent with other displays. Improved interaction between Spectrum RBW and Filter Shape controls. Removed RBW mode - bandwidth and shape of the resolution filter can now be set jointly. Improved signal headroom due to start spur at low frequencies. Increased IF attenuation by 3dB at frequencies <= 20kHz to avoid certain conditions of signal overrange due to start spur. Changes in performance due to export regulations ------------------------------------------------ Changes in US Department of Commerce export regulations require Tektronix to change a specification related to the real-time performance of our instruments. Your instrument remains legal for you to own at its current performance, and Tektronix can service and calibrate your instrument without making any changes to your current performance.* However, if you'd like to update software of the instrument to gain access to new features, or to purchase new analysis capabilities on the instrument in the future, it is necessary to update your instrument to our latest software. This new software will affect the specification of minimum signal duration required for 100% probability of discovery and trigger on brief signals. If you decide to install the new software, you can order a no-cost, customer installable option (Option 09) that will recover the original performance. The price of this option is $0, but it does require that we determine your eligibility to receive this performance based on the new export regulations. *Some service functions that involve hardware replacement may require a SW upgrade to version 3.1.0029 or greater. A summary of changes for each model is given for instruments with Option 110 (110 MHz Acquisition Bandwidth). To see the complete specifications of all option configurations of the new software, please see the latest data sheet available at Tektronix.com. To see comparisons and more complete explanations of the new performance, please contact your Tektronix representative. Performance SW 3.1.0029 Current performance (or Opt. 09) - RSA5100A with Option 52 (Frequency Mask Trigger) 23.9 us 10.3 us - RSA5100A with Option 200 (Advanced Triggers and Swept DPX ) 17.3 us 3.7 us Known Issues ------------ Documentation ------------- The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 2.7.1066 Date: October 2, 2012 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release. The current software for the RSA5100A series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com Version 2.7.1066 adds the following functions. - Changes for improved manufacturability. Bug fixes and other enhancements -------------------------------- - Improved accuracy for Channel Power/ACPR measurement and noise correction. - Corrected DPX bitmap signal discovery when using >801 DPX trace points. - Second trace added to Constellation Display. Supports simultaneous display of offset and non-offset constellations. (Requires Option SVM) - 'Lines' trace content added to Constellation display. Shows connecting vectors only, without symbol points. - Corrected initiating of alignments based on temperature change. Known Issues ------------ Documentation ------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 2.6.0118 Date: December 1, 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release. The current software for the RSA5100A series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com Version 2.6.0118 adds the following functions. - Real-time Spectrogram (DPXogram) - Provides live signal monitoring and discovery over long periods (up to 4000 days) with same Probability of Intercept as DPX. (Requires Option 200) - Audio Analysis - Measure modulation parameters and audio distortions of analog (AM/FM/PM) RF transmissions and direct audio signals. (Opt 10) - Adaptive Equalizer - Minimizes linear errors in the transmission system for digitally modulated signals. (Requires Option 21) - Modulation measurement support for D16PSK signals. (Requires Option 21) Bug fixes and other enhancements -------------------------------- - Improved measurement accuracy for unfiltered OQPSK signals. - Corrected constellation display when content shows points only. - Spectrogram trace update now works correctly for all span ranges. - Corrected 'Add marker to Constellation display' functionality. - Recalling a Spectrogram trace now correctly recalls the timestamp. - Preset Main/Original now sets RF & IF Optimization to Auto. - Extended 'Remove Q Offset' control for offset modulations to displays EVM versus Time, Phase Error versus Time, and Magnitude Error versus Time displays. - Added trace content selection (points or vectors) to EVM versus Time, Phase Error versus Time, and Magnitude Error versus Time displays. - Can now display both EVM and Offset EVM results for offset modulations in Signal Quaility display. - Improved Spectrogram functionality for use with Run/Single. No longer clears on every new acquisition. - Added Preset/DPX selection "Open the DPX display". This preset selection simply opens the DPX display without changing other settings. - Changed the default for DPX:"Show only triggered frames" to false. Preset Main/Original retains the true default for this setting. Known Issues ------------ The following are known issues. If available, a workaround is given. - Equalizer does not properly hold equalization in recalled Setup after Preset. Equalizer remains in hold configuration but the signal is no longer being equalized. Workaround: Reset equalizer and then re-train. Documentation ------------- The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 2.5.0092 Date: October 11, 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release. The current software for the RSA5100A series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com Version 2.5.0092 adds the following functions. - Changes for improved manufacturability. No change to instrument features or functionality. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 2.5.0080 Date: March 30, 2011 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release. The current software for the RSA5100A series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com Version 2.5.0080 adds the following functions. - SEM measurement suite (Standard in instrument). - OFDM measurement suite (Option 22). - Analysis length limit increased to 50 Msamples for Time Overview and Amplitude, Phase and Frequency vs time displays. - Corrected intermittent false failures on signal path in power up self test. - Corrected a discontinuity shown in some conditions of Swept DPX operation. - Modulation analysis for SOQPSK, SBPSK, CPM added to Option 21 - Added support and documentation for "Creating a DPX Frame Access Plugin." - Added an application preset specific to phase noise testing. - Spurious measurement parameter controls now in an editable table format. - The setting of "DPX shows only triggered frames" is no longer changed by selecting "Trigger On This" - 'Markers snap to peaks when dragged' defaults to unselected in the new Preset (V2.4 and later) - RBW controls for DPX spectrum and Zerospan (Ampl, Freq, Phase vs time) are now independent - Added continuous (unwrapped) display mode for DPX phase vs time Bug fixes and other enhancements -------------------------------- - Corrected a problem where the system can hang (Ready) when using DPX density trigger. - No longer force a resize/re-arrange of measurement views when the windows are unlocked. - Corrected the symbol map for CPM-MIL. - Corrected ACPR measurement operation when RF & IF Optimization is set to Minimize Noise. - Improved frequency response peformance for high dynamic range operation in the RF path. - Corrected frequency response performance for high dynamic range operation in the low frequency path. - Corrected operation of DPX when using Volts and Watts vertical units at low frequencies. - Corrected problems where DPX can get stuck (not updating, not triggering) when running with another measurement and making state changes. - Corrected Armed/Ready status indication for DPX display. - Corrected possible false failure in 2LO lock test. - Improved marker movements in phase settling measurement. - Improved frequency error removal in phase settling measurement. - Fixed programmatic interface functionality for AM, FM, PM measurements (FETC:[AM|FM|PM]:RESi) Known Issues ------------ The following are known issues. If available, a workaround is given. - SOQPSK-ATRM uses too much BW (does not require 16x symbol rate) - SOQPSK-ARTM does not properly support manual meas BW when analyzing recalled .tiq files - Selection of vector on constellation does not remove inter-symbol points. Workaround: Select number of points= 1 in addition to vector selection - An RSA application error can occur when using large keep-out times in the Pulsed RF Impulse Response measurement. Workaround: Set the Impulse Response keep-out time to no more than 40% of the horizontal time scale as displayed in the Pulse Trace display for IPR Amplitude or IPR Time. See Pulsed RF Measurements: Settings/Define/Impulse Response/Keep-out time (+/-) Documentation ------------- The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com