What Is a Spectrum Analyzer Test?

What Is a Spectrum Analyzer Test?

A spectrum analyzer test is performed to determine a particular building’s Radio Frequency coverage. The right in-building DAS (Distributed Antenna System) solution will clearly amplify all the major carrier frequencies; however, the only way to ensure your building cellular design is accurate a radio frequency engineer, like those at RF Freqs, must conduct a spectrum analyzer test.

How is the spectrum analyzer test performed?

A spectrum analyzer test is used to measure rf signals. It classifies the magnitude of an input signal versus the overall frequency. These signals provide a complete frequency circuit, module, or system.

The spectrum analyzer test displays the frequencies and shows the amplitude of a signal compared to a certain length of time. A comparison of amplitude against time can portray an accurate assessment of the building’s frequency spectrum. During the assessment, spurious emissions and complex waveforms can both be seen. This signal transparency allows the RF engineer to investigate whether or not these signals fall within the required limits.

What happens after the spectrum analyzer test is complete?

Once the spectrum analyzer test is complete, an RF engineer will create an IB Wave design for the interior cellular coverage of the building’s space. RF Freqs will take necessary steps to provide installation assistance and to meet the cellular carrier equipment and design criteria.

Design finalization: We will produce design schematics based on iBwave Design criteria. A region-based design and list of all equipment required will be provided to the carriers for their review and approval. The formal request for carrier review and approval will follow.

Carrier agreement coordination: We will coordinate with WSPs on our client’s behalf to obtain carrier rebroadcasting agreements, ensuring FCC compliance for accessing the WSP networks.

Equipment provisioning: The DAS equipment will be selected according to the cellular carrier coverage requirements RF link budget specifications and customer aesthetic needs.

Construction and commissioning: Commencement of implementation will begin based on a schedule pre-approved by the client. All work during this phase will be reported routinely to the client.

Post-construction testing: Follow-up testing, including spectrum testing, will occur once the installation is complete. The results of those tests are provided completely to the customer and cellular carrier for review and approval.

Start solidifying Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) within your building by scheduling a spectrum analyzer test. Our experts are always up-to-date on wireless standards and commercial building trends. Contact RF Freqs at (410) 409-8061 for more information about a turnkey cellular DAS system solution.