Siglent SHA860-CAT Cable and Antenna Test Option

Overview

The Siglent SHA860-CAT option upgrades SHA860 Series Spectrum Analyzers with comprehensive cable and antenna testing capabilities. This enhancement enables rapid field measurements and laboratory verification of RF transmission lines, supporting diagnostics critical for maintaining base station performance and identifying component failures that degrade signal quality.

Key Features

• Distance to Fault (DTF) — Precisely locate cable faults and impedance mismatches with distance measurements
• Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) — Identify fault types and discontinuities across cable runs
• S-Parameter Testing — Measure Return Loss, VSWR, Cable Loss, and Insertion Loss with configurable sweep settings
• Flexible Calibration Options — Open, Short, Response, and Full 1-Port (OSL) calibration for enhanced accuracy
• Graphical Results — Display measurements in Log Mag, Lin Mag, VSWR, Impedance, and other intuitive formats
• 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer — Optional capability supporting S11 and S21 measurements with Smith chart visualization and 114 dB dynamic range

Applications

• Base station maintenance and RF transmission line verification
• Field diagnosis of signal loss and coverage gaps
• Cable assembly testing and quality assurance
• Antenna system verification and troubleshooting