Understanding Spectrum Analyzers - Dynamic Range

This video explains the basic principles behind dynamic range and spurious free dynamic range in modern spectrum analyzers. Understanding Basic Spectrum Analyzer Operation:    • Understanding Basic Spectrum Analyzer Oper...   Learn more about dynamic range: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/prod... Learn more about Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzers: http://rsna.us/6056gMmZy Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Suggested viewing 00:30 About measuring high and low-level signals 01:09 About dynamic range 02:13 Dynamic range lower limit – DANL (noise floor) 03:10 Dynamic range lower limit – phase noise 03:50 Dynamic range upper limit – maximum input power 04:38 Dynamic range upper limit – compression 05:43 About spurious signals 06:38 Spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) 07:46 Summary