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  • February 16, 2017 at 4:33 pm #144927
    jaguirre
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    Hi all.
    I bought a SA44 (not a SA44B) and I do not know if the Spike software can be used as a SA44B. Can someone tell me what are the differences between the two devices? . Thank you very much

    February 17, 2017 at 8:25 am #145072
    AndrewAndrew
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    Hello Jaguirre,

    Yes, the SA44 will work just fine with the Spike software. You can download the Spike software at http://www.signalhound.com/Spike. Functionally, you should notice no differences between the SA44 and SA44B other than some RBW restrictions in certain configurations. If you have more specific questions let us know.

    Regards,
    Andrew

    February 17, 2017 at 8:45 am #145073
    Justin CrooksJustin Crooks
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    Jaguirre,
    From a hardware standpoint, the SA44 does not have a preamplifier, so the noise figure is much higher. It also has more spurious and residual signals than the SA44B. But it should run in our Spike software. There are additional RBW / VBW limitations for the SA44 as well, for spans larger than 200 kHz.

    February 17, 2017 at 10:24 am #145092
    jaguirre
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    Andrew and Justin: Ok. I have clarified the subject. I thank both of you for the help. It was very useful. regards

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