
The SDA Family: Field Unit (SDA-5000)
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The SDA field receivers conduct a battery of signal level measurements,
including a full scan of the cable spectrum to 1 GHz, in addition to
performing sweep reception. A proprietary digital signal processing (DSP)
technique measures hum and carrier-to-noise (C/N) ratio on modulated
carriers.
The receivers are streamlined, hand-held instruments weighing
approximately 7.5 pounds. A 320 X 240 backlighted dot matrix LCD shows
measurement data in both graphical and numerical formats. An extended-
life Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery (typically 4-5 hours operating time)
is standard.
Features of the SDA-5000 include:
• Fast scanning and spectrum analysis for ingress and noise detection
(catch bursty noise as fast as 5 microseconds)
• A desired/undesired TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) digital carrier
analysis allowing you to see the quality and performance of cable
modems and digital set-top boxes in the reverse path
• Simple operation through the expanded and redesigned Navigator
interface
• Built in pre-amp for reverse path alignment and analysis that reduces the
jumper cables and assorted boxes you must carry and simplifies
alignment methods. The pre-amp also allows you to better see ingress
and noise from high value test points
These features address advanced services such as Internet, IP telephony,
digital video, QAM analysis, and DVB.
Acterna offers current Stealth customers upgrade paths for units already
purchased.
Quickly find entry points for ingress and noise
• Fast peak detection circuits see ingress from even transient noise
sources
• Programmable dwell-time in spectrum mode
• “Dwell” on each frequency longer to find more of the noise more quickly
• Zero span offers infinite dwell
• Fast spectrum scanning makes searching for ingress interactive,
eliminating the wait for the trace to ‘acquire’
FIELD UNIT (SDA-5000)
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