Description
The Siglent SHA851A is a portable spectrum analyser and cable and antenna analyser that is suitable for many RF applications. The device can be used both in the laboratory as a desktop unit and for mobile outdoor use.
The areas of application range from communications technology, telecommunications operation and maintenance, radio management, production, education and teaching and other areas. Within the frequency range of up to 3.6 GHz, the analyser provides many powerful measurements and multiple operating modes.
Features
- 9 kHz to 3.6 GHz frequency range, -165 dBm/Hz
- Noise level (typ.), -104 dBc/Hz. at 10 kHz Offset phase noise (1 GHz, typ.)
- 1 Hz to 10 MHz Minimum resolution bandwidth (RBW)
- Preamplifier and independent signal source up to 3.6 GHz,
- GPS positioning and logging
- Cable and antenna test Frequency range from 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz, Distance To Faul and time Domain analysis
- Vector network analyser, bias output up to 32 VDC
- Typical working time 4 hours, 3.2 kg net weight
- 8.4 inch multi-touch screen
- Mouse and keyboard support

Functional details
The spectrum analyser has a built-in preamplifier, an optional independent signal source, high sampling speed and sensitivity and is ideal for broadcast monitoring, channel power sampling, interference localisation, wireless performance monitoring and other functions. The cable and antenna test mode with the optional DC bias along with the 1-path 2-port vector network analysis function allows the instrument to measure TDR, VSWR, debug port matching, insertion loss determination, power amplifier debugging and cable fault location, etc.
Product highlights

Channel power and ACPR measurements
The SHA850A series devices enable channel power and ACPR measurements.

Cable and antenna tests
Cable and antenna test based on timing domain analysis.

Vector network analyser
100 kHz-7.5 GHz Vector S11 and S21 measurement, overlay display for multiple formats.

Modulation analysis mode (optional)
Analogue AM/FM/PM modulation and digital ASK/FSK/PSK/MSK/QAM modulation analysis.
Technical Data
Spectrum analyser function | ![]() SHA851A | ![]() SHA852A |
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Frequency Range | 9 kHz~3.6 GHz | 9 kHz~7.5 GHz |
DANL | -165 dBm/Hz | -165 dBm/Hz |
Phase Noise (1 GHz, Typ.) | -104 dBc/Hz.@10 kHz Offset | -104 dBc/Hz.@10 kHz Offset |
Preamplifier | Standard | Standard |
Cable & antenna analyser function | ![]() SHA851A | ![]() SHA852A |
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Frequency Range | 100 kHz~3.6 GHz | 100 kHz~7.5 GHz |
Vector network analyser (opt.) | ![]() SHA851A | ![]() SHA852A |
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Frequency range | 100 kHz~3.6 GHz | 100 kHz~7.5 GHz |
Dynamic Range | 114 dB | 114 dB |
Other functions | Advanced Measurement Kit, Analogue Modulation Analysis, Digital Modulation Analysis, GPS location, Independent Source, DC Bias Out | Advanced Measurement Kit, Analogue Modulation Analysis, Digital Modulation Analysis, GPS location, Independent Source, DC Bias Out |
Display | TFT LCD, 800 × 600, 8.4 inch multi-touch screen | TFT LCD, 800 × 600, 8.4 inch multi-touch screen |
Battery life | 4 hours | 4 hours |
Documentation
Accessories
Features
- 10 dB (typical value)
- SWR <1:1.9 (typical value)
- 50Ω/N type
- Polarisation direction horizontal and vertical