Release Notes: RSA6100B Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers
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Version 3.9.0031 Date: October 29, 2016
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for the RSA6100B series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com
Version 3.9.0031 adds the following functions.
New displays added to Pulse Measurements (Option 20): Cumulative Statistics, Cumulative Histogram, Pulse-Ogram
- Cumulative displays support analysis of an unlimited number of pulses.
- Cumulative statistics display provides Average, Standard Deviation, Peak to Peak, Max/Min value.
- Pulse-Ogram™ provides stacked representation of pulses captured in Fastframe acquisition in time and frequency domains.
New measurements added to Pulse Measurements (Option 20):
- Absolute Frequency.
- Pulse-Ref Phase Difference.
- Pulse-Ref Frequency Difference.
- Pulse-Pulse Phase Difference.
- Pulse-Pulse Frequency Difference.
- Standard Deviation, Peak to Peak and pulse indices for Max and Min added to Pulse Statistics display.
- Marker support added to Pulse Statistics display. The Pulse indicator in Time Overview display is linked to the marker
when Pulse Statistics display is in Time Trend operation.
- Pulse Indicator added to Time Overview display. The currently selected pulse is shown in the Time Overview display.
Capture and save of more than 200,000 continuous pulses using fast frame acquisition and fast save operation.
Analysis of up to 40,000 pulses using live, fast frame acquisition.
Analysis of up to 200,000 pulses in saved acquisition files (.tiq) created using fast frame acquisition with fast save operation.
Maximum number of samples analyzed in general purpose modulation analysis (Option 21) is increased from 81,500 to 163,000.
Search for programmatic commands and queries - See Help/PI Command Search.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- 2X to >100X speedup of general purpose modulation analysis (Option 21). Specific speedup varies by analysis length and modulation type.
- MCPR display now supports measuring up to 999 channels.
- Timestamp values now support nsec resolution.
- 'Select Displays' dialog now also shows displays that are currently unavailable but can be purchased.
- Added user control to enable/disable display of the "Data from warm-up period" message shown during instrument warm-up.
- Programmatic commands added for LTE ACLR display (Option 28).
Known Issues
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- Mask Search 'Stop' action sometimes stops one acquisition after the event.
Workaround: Use Replay 'Previous' to back up one acquisition and see the event.
- Additional measurements may be added to the Pulse Table upon recalling a .setup or .tiq file that was saved prior to this release.
Workaround: Perform a main preset prior to recall. Re-save the file using this current release.
- The order in which selected measurements appear in the pulse table may not be consistent upon recall of a .tiq or .setup file - the order
presented may change depending on which measurements are selected prior to the recall.
- There is no limit to the number of pulses that can be analyzed by the pulse cumulative displays (Option 20). However, Pulse Trace, Pulse Table,
and Pulse Statistics Displays provide a control for 'Max number of pulses' which, if selected, will limit the number of pulses analyzed in
the current acquisition.
- The Traces toolbar may show with controls missing or stacked upon each other.
Workaround: Expand the display to full screen, or restart the RSA application.
Documentation
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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.
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Version 3.6.0239 Date: July 31, 2015
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release.
The current software for the RSA6100B 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
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- 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
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- 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
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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.
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Version 3.5.0134 Date: March 10, 2015
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release.
The current software for the RSA6100B 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
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- 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
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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
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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.
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Version 3.3.0213 Date: August 29, 2014
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release.
The current software for the RSA6100B 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.
Version 3.3.0213 adds the following functions.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- Previous normalization data was not being applied during the 20 minute warmup period.
- Using certain pulse measurements the unit could freeze after about 2 days of continuous measurements.
Known Issues
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- 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
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Version 3.3.0201 Date: August 8, 2014
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release.
The current software for the RSA6100B 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
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- 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
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- 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
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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.
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Version 3.2.0107 Date: November 19, 2013
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release.
The current software for the RSA6100B 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.
Version 3.2.0107 adds the following functions.
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
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- 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
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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
- RSA6100B, all models 17.3 us 3.7 us
Known Issues
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- 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
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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
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Version 3.1.0029 Date: July 31, 2013
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release.
The current software for the RSA6100B 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
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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.
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.
Changes in performance due to export regulations
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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)
- RSA6100B, all models 17.3 us 3.7 us
Known Issues
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Documentation
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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
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Version 2.6.2070 Date: October 23, 2012
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained in the above software release.
The current software for the RSA6100B series RTSAs is available at www.tektronix.com
Version 2.6.2070 adds the following functions.
- Changes for improved manufacturability.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- Corrected missing interrupt failure.
- Corrected initiating of alignments based on temperature change.
- Corrected DPX cyan coloring.
- Improved accuracy for Channel Power/ACPR measurement and noise correction.
- Corrected DPXogram dropping second frame in fast frame mode and using density trigger.
- Corrected Occasional bad Q channel data when switching from wideband to narrowband (1MHz Span) at high temperatures.
- APSK measurement improvements.
Known Issues
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Documentation
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