Data Sheet

Willtek 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

boosting wireless efficiency

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 Willtek 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
Covering all applications in a frequency range up to 4 GHz. Highlights
Ideal for mobile phone repair, basic testing in R&D labs, align-
ment testing for manufacturing, and measurement of base Covering all applications in a frequency range up to
station emissions in the field 4 GHz

The 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer provides RF engineers Ideal for mobile phone repair, basic testing in R&D labs,
with the excellent performance of a workbench analyzer in a alignment testing for manufacturing, and measurement
handheld form, at a competitive price. of base station emissions in the field
One instrument for all your needs

• Used in mobile phone repair to detect and locate faulty Comprehensive feature set in one-button
mobile phone parts and components. measurement
• Used in R&D labs to assess the electromagnetic radiation With its clear and easy-to-use operation, the 9101 Handheld
and to verify measures against EMI. Spectrum Analyzer presents all the measurement functions
required to quickly and precisely resolve measurement tasks.
• Used in manufacturing to check and align the output of RF
The user-friendly interface with logical softkeys enhances
modules or units.
operation.
• Used in the field to measure and verify base station emis-
sions.
Frequencies are increasing … needn’t break
the budget
• Used for installation troubleshooting, repair and mainte-
The wide frequency range from 100 kHz to 4 GHz enables
nance e.g. in wireless local loop and modern 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
testing in RF systems and modules such as modern wireless
systems.
local oscillators.
Typical measurements include transmitter testing, alignment
of modulators and measuring switch breakthrough. The ana- This frequency coverage also captures the higher harmonics
lyzer is fully controllable via front panel or by remote control from amplifier or oscillator modules, plus any spurious sig-
from a PC. Measurement results and instrument settings can nals that can mix and break through into the pass-band. Its
easily be transferred to a PC for presentation or post-process- complete coverage of carrier, IF stages and audio frequencies
ing. This rugged portable instrument is suitable for indoor gives the performance needed when other analyzers run out
and outdoor usage and with its excellent technical data and of bandwidth.
extensive feature set, meets many application needs.
Manual or automatic control made simple
Controlling the 9101 from a PC is easy and convenient with
the built-in RS-232 interface and Ethernet port. All functions
of the spectrum analyzer can be controlled via the industrial
standard remote control SCPI command set.

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 Convenience Easy-to-read screens make all the difference in
finding signals
No time is wasted in setting up the instrument or copying
settings from one instrument to the other by hand. The 9100 The high-resolution colour VGA display (640 x 480 pixels)
Data Exchange Software, which comes with the 9101, sup- is great for finding misleading spurs or aligning modulators.
ports enhanced manage and transfer functions. Multiple colours facilitate the comparison of measurement
traces on the screen. The extra bright 6.5” TFT display has a
Channel systems, limit templates, settings and correction superb 140° viewing angle and provides fast updates.
tables can easily be set up and maintained on a PC. The act of
building new limit templates and correction tables is child’s Markers help in exactly reading signals
play, using the PC’s mouse. Up to four markers allow for exact reading of complex signals.
A live trace can be downloaded from the instrument at all The transmitter performance can be checked, spurious signals
times. An easy export to standard graphic formats such as can be detected and sideband levels can be established using
BMP and JPG supports the need for quick documentation of the four markers with their flexibility and clear on-screen
measurement data. Likewise, stored traces can be uploaded to display. By pressing Delta Marker second and third harmonic
set the unit to the previous measurement settings. levels can easily be checked. Power level and frequency are dis-
played in relation to a reference point.
9132 RMS Detector Option
Pass/fail verdict with limit templates
The 9132 RMS Detector helps to get more out of digitally
modulated signals. It adds high precision to the 9101’s channel Limit lines simplify assessment of complex displayed signals,
power measurements. Broadband and narrowband signals can give users the ability to decide whether the signal passes or
be measured alike with superb accuracy, as the new detector fails. These limit templates can be set up with 30 segments.
is capable of analyzing signals that are similar to noise on the At the same time it can be tested whether the signal exceeds
spectrum display. Such signals are smoothed and displayed an upper and/or lower limit.
with the precise RMS level.

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 Get more out of digitally modulated signals Easy adjustment onto different impedance situa-
through RMS channel power measurement tions
functions
Besides the 50 ohm world, the 75 ohm impedance is common
The RMS power measurement capability offers Channel Power, in cable TV. The new instrument software now supports this
Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR) and the Occupied standard too. When switching between impedances the suit-
Bandwidth (OBW). ACPR enables measurements of the leak- able correction table will automatically loaded to assure cor-
age power from a modulated communication channel into an rect measurement.
adjacent channel.
AM and FM demodulation
The occupied bandwidth measurement represents the part of
the transmitted power that lies in a specified bandwidth. The presence of audio signals can be checked by demodulation
of AM or FM signals using Zero Span mode and listening via
This measurement function can give useful qualitative infor- the built-in loudspeaker.
mation about the used bandwidth, e.g. give useful insight into
transmitter operation. Digital signal processing with reloadable digital IF

This one-button functions allow rapid measurement and infor- RF signals are digitally processed by microprocessor and field-
mation about the behaviour of the specified communication programmable gate arrays (FPGA) to ensure both superb accu-
channel. All significant values are displayed at a glance. racy and repeatability as well as flexibility for future require-
ments.
Additionally, the channel power measurement, ACPR and
OBW are implemented into the “Spectrum Analyzer Mode”. Small and portable
In contrast to the one-key operation an experienced user can With its minimal footprint, the 9101 is suitable for usage both
set the measuring range, the resolution and the sweep time on the bench and in the field. The low weight makes it a highly
freely according to individual needs. This way, besides defined portable instrument in the lab and supports mobile applica-
communication systems, measurements are easily set up when tions in the field that seemed impossible before.
predefined communication systems cannot be used.
With the Willtek 1500 Battery Charger, additional battery
Accurate measurements in different modules can be recharged outside of the 9101. The batteries
RF environments are easy to exchange, preparing the instrument for many hours
When making accurate amplitude measurements with a spec- of independent operation in the field.
trum analyzer, it is required that any effects that alter the
signal of interest between the device under test (DUT) and
the analyzer be corrected while measuring. External devices
like cables, amplifier, antenna and additional attenuator can
influence the signal level. In the instrument software, the
built-in amplitude correction is realised. The “External Device
Compensation” function takes a list of frequency and ampli-
tude pairs.

Connected linearly, these points offset the input signal accord-

ingly. This correction table can be set up easily with the new
“9100 Data Exchange Software”.

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 Specifications Amplitude Level accuracy
Specifications valid for 9101B from serial number Maximum safe DC voltage at RF-in ±50 V (Input attenuation = 10 dB, ambient temperature
5204001. Maximum safe input power 30 dBm from +20°C to +26°C)
Display units dBm, dBµV, dBmV, dBV, dB, 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz ±1 dB
Specifications valid after 30 minutes warm-up
V, mV, µV, mW, µW
time at ambient temperature, specified envi-
ronmental conditions and typical measurement RF input match
range, within a period of one year after calibra- Measurement range (input attenuation = 10 dB, 10 MHz to 4 GHz)
tion. VSWR < 1.6
in automatic mode
average noise floor to 20 dBm typ. < 1.5
Return loss < –12 dB
Frequency typ. < –14 dB
Displayed average noise level (DANL)
Frequency range (RBW = 100 Hz, attenuation = 0 dB) Reference level
10 MHz to 1 GHz < –127 dBm
Measurement range 100 kHz to 4 GHz typ. –130 dBm Reference level setting by keyboard entry or step
Resolution 1 kHz 1 GHz to 4 GHz < –130 dBm keys
typ. –135 dBm Setting range –100 to +30 dBm
Reference frequency Resolution 0.1 dB

Temperature stability ±2 ppm Input attenuation

Spurious response
Aging ±1.5 ppm/year User-defined by direct entry or step keys.
Frequency uncertainty ±1.5 ppm 0 dB only selectable by direct entry to protect the Image rejection (f = 1 GHz) > 80 dB
first mixer. Spurious level < –90 dBm
Frequency counter Setting range (0) 10 to 50 dB (attenuation = 0 dB)
Attenuation steps 10 dB LO breakthrough < –77 dBm
Resolution 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz (attenuation = 10 dB)
Min. required input level –90 dBm Intermodulation-free range > 63 dB
Dynamic range
(input level –30 dBm, f1 = 990 MHz, f2 = 992 MHz)
Frequency span Range > 70 dB
Max. measurable input level 20 dBm
Setting range 0 Hz, 10 kHz to 4 GHz
(attenuation = 40 dB)
Min. measurable input level –130 dBm
Sweep time
Span > 100 kHz 1 ms to 250 s
Span = 0 Hz 1 ms to 250 s

Resolution bandwidth (RBW)

RBW selection manual or automatic
RBW (–3 dB) range 100 Hz to 1 MHz
Steps 1, 3, 10

Video bandwidth (VBW)

VBW selection manual or automatic
VBW range (–3 dB) 10 Hz to 1 MHz
Steps 1, 3, 10

SSB noise
(f = 2 GHz,
f = 100 kHz, typ. < –83 dBc/Hz
RBW = 10 kHz, VBW = 1 kHz)

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 Functions General Connectors
Detector & sweep Display (TFT) RF in
Detector types pos./neg. peak, pos. peak, Size 6.5’’ Connector type N (female)
neg. peak, sample, RMS (optional) Resolution 640 x 480 Impedance 50 Ω
Sweep processing actual, average, max. hold, Colours 256
min. hold Brightness 300 cd DC in
Measurement result points 2 x 5011
Connector 2.1 mm dia. barrel jack socket
Trace
Max. current 3A
Power supply
Max. displayed traces 2
Trace points 2 x 5011 DC voltage, external 11 to 15 V / max. 28 W Serial interface
Trace functions A + B  A, A – B A, Internal battery Li–Ion
For software updates and remote control
copy a>b, copy b>a Operating time (battery fully charged,
Connector DB-9 (male)
Trace A colour selectable (default is black) full brightness) min. 2.1 h
Speed 57.6 kbit/s
Trace B colour selectable (default is blue)
Required cable null modem cable
Memory
Marker
Type Flash disk LAN (TCP/IP)
Max. markers 6 Capacity (set-ups and traces) 257
For software updates and remote control
Delta markers 5
Connector RJ-45
Marker functions max. peak, next peak Dimensions Speed 10 Mbit/s
Transfer functions M  centre frequency
M  ref. level WxHxD 355 x 190 x 85 [mm]
M  f step
Weight
Limit check With battery 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Max. no. of limit templates 99 Power supply only 0.32 kg (0.7 lbs)
Limit functions upper, lower, upper and lower
Max. no. of limit segments 30 Environmental conditions
MIL-PRF28800F
Power measurement (unless otherwise specified) class 2
Max. no. of channel systems 99 Operating temperature 0 to +45°C
Measurement functions Channel Power, Storage temperature –10 to +50°C
ACPR, OBW Rel. humidity (non-condensing) 80%
Default systems GSM, WCDMA, DECT, WLAN
1 Two independent traces are available
(min. hold, max. hold at the same time)
Demodulation
Min. input level –50 dBm
AM/FM on marker/permanent/on multi marker

Keyboard
Key type silicon click
Parameters shortcut keys Cent, Span, Ref
Quick setting keys Preset, Hold/Run,
Clr Trc, RCL/Store

1 Two independent traces are available

(min. hold, max. hold at the same time)

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 Standard delivery
Power supply (90 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz)
Getting started manual
User’s guide on CD
9100 Data Exchange Software (1 license)
Cross-link Ethernet communication cable

Ordering information

Product Packages
9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer M 100 411
Bench Edition
9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer M 248 800
Field Edition

Options and accessories

9132 RMS Detector Option M 897 275
9100 Battery module, 7.2 Ah M 205 012
9100 Outdoor backpack M 241 015
9100 Soft carrying bag M 241 013
1500 Battery charger M 204 097
9100 Power supply M 248 328
9100 12 V car adapter M 860 389
9100 Safety lock M 867 037
9100 Data Exchange Software M 897 137
9100 Serial communication cable M 860 388
9100 Cross-link Ethernet
communication cable M 880 629
1205 RF Probe 20 dB M 248 640
Frequency range 100 kHz to 4 GHz
RF attenuation (nominal at 50 Ω) 20 dB
including adapter N (male), BNC (female)
Antenna 900 MHz band (TNC) M 860 261
Antenna 1800 MHz band (TNC) M 860 262
Antenna 1880 MHz band (BNC) M 860 260
Antenna 2400 MHz band (TNC) M 860 146
Adapter N – TNC M 886 098
Adapter N – BNC M 886 097
Matching pad N 50 Ω to N 75 Ω M 886 205
Matching pad N 50 Ω to F 75 Ω M 886 204
Attenuator 18 GHz, 6 dB M 874 061

Related products
9102 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer M 100 412
Bench Edition
9102 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer M 248 806
Field Edition
9102 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer M 248 801
Tracking Edition

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 Willtek Communications GmbH
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Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 89 996 41-0
Fax: +49 (0) 89 996 41-440
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United Kingdom
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Willtek Communications SARL

Roissy
France
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Parsippany
USA
Tel: +1 973 386 9696
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Singapore
Asia Pacific
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Shanghai
China
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Fax: +86 21 5835 5238
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