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Another important piece written by Gianni IW1EPY about the long-standing problem of the IPEX-SMA cables used for the second channel of the ADALM-PLUTO. Here is his tutorial: A set of different SMA female to IPEX was purchased from China: Question: Is the IPEX connector the problem? What about the IPEX? Same cable length, same SMA Continue reading "Test, problems, and solutions for the SMA to IPEX…
Spectrum analyzers typically display signals in the frequency domain, but can also be configured to display in the time domain, a feature called Zero Span. Satsagen has been equipped with Zero Span since version 0.8.0.0. Starting with version 0.9.2.1, the Zero Span function has been expanded and improved. In summary, the display of frequency versus Continue reading "Time Domain"
Some functions and compatibility with the Linux Wine layer are improved starting from Satsagen version 0.9.3.5: Simplified the Pluto connection by fixing the unable pluto.local address. The serial COMx ports work now, so the Simple spectrum analyzers, PLL synthesizers, Log detectors, GPIB devices, and the spectrometers are now available. The Pluto and GPIB terminal consoles Continue reading…
My friend Gianni IW1EPY discovered a tricky problem with the ADALM-PLUTO used above specifications. Here is his report: This info is for ADALM-PLUTO users who experience this strange behavior.During the metal boxing of an ADALM-PLUTO Rev C of my friend, I discovered a problem. Connecting it to an LMX2595 to test the 5 harmonics. Left Continue reading "The Notch Problem"
GPIB support Three-device setup LMX2595 support Stand-alone startup of PLL synthesizers Harmonic Extended Filter Three-device setup From this release, a third SDR device can be configured in the Devices tab in Settings to extend the functionality of the Satsagen VNA: Set three devices by clicking on the corresponding radio button, next click the RX/2 device tab, and set the SDR device you Continue…
GPIB support GPIB template PLL Templates Importing (and exporting) templates Device status control fields Start, end connection commands and alternative way to serial poll status byte Power Meter Template GPIB Terminal How Backspace Works in the GPIB Terminal GPIB support Using a GPIB- USB serial adapter like the AR488 project, Satsagen can drive devices with an IEEE488 GPIB/HP-IB Continue reading…
The SATSAGEN RX/TX correction tables also called compensation/linearization tables are used to fix some lack of the supported devices, mainly for: Absence of an automatic leveling control ALC Poor linearity of the LNA, mixer, and other RF components The goal is to obtain the device output power as the user set within +/- 1dB of Continue reading "The SATSAGEN RX/TX correction tables"
The highlights of this release are: AM, FM, and SSB radio with deviation and modulation amplitude meter for FM and AM. FM deviation measurement AM modulation measurement Major improvements and additions of new features for the Noise/Gain Analyzer part Adaptive mode Harmonic compensation Using TX SDR as Noise Source! Characterization of an SDR TX as Continue reading "SATSAGEN v.0.9.0.1"
Franck F1SSF has produced an interesting PCB that collects all functions and schematics of the USBDAALBFER interface project (Video). With SATSAGEN and Franck s PCB, you can: Power a Noise Source for Noise Figure and Gain Analyzer measurements Drive an ADF5355 PLL synthesizer as a SATSAGEN TX device Connect AD831x log detectors to do power measurements Continue reading "SATSAGEN INTERFACE"
Highlights Noise Figure and Gain Analyzer Digital Phosphor Display Zero Span USRP B200mini and NI USRP 2920 AS7265x Spectrometer Important changes in Satsagen 0.8.0.0 I leave the list of important changes to read at the end of the article to avoid any difficulties using this new version. Maybe they should have been placed here, but I hated Continue reading "SATSAGEN v.0.8.0.0"