R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

Beautifully Designed, Portable, Silent

Frequency ranges of 9 kHz to 8 GHz / 18 GHz / 27 GHz

Real-Time Bandwidth (RTBW) up to 100 MHz (160MHz)

Sweep rate of 28 GHz/s

Software-Defined Spectrum Analysis

The ThinkRF R5550 is built on innovative and highly optimizable software-defined radio technologies that provide more flexibility, greater coverage, and increased functionality. Beautifully designed and built for spectrum monitoring and deployment applications, the ThinkRF R5550 analyzer provides improved spectral performance in a lightweight, fanless, and portable form factor while enabling in-depth analysis of complex and wideband waveforms in challenging spectrum environments.

Sleek, Stylish Design

Designed to be sleek, lightweight, and silent, the R5550 offers improved spectral performance, lower power consumption, and improved portability at an attractive price. The emphasis on quality, usability, and design provides an alternative to traditional, bulky spectrum analysis hardware when deployed in the lab, out in the field, or in a vehicle for mobile applications.

Networked and Remote Deployable

Monitor in more locations with networking capabilities purpose built for remote and in-place spectrum monitoring. Standard GigE interface and streaming rates of 360 Mbit/s make the ThinkRF R5550 analyzer ideal for dispersed and continuous monitoring in any location.

Best Price-Performance Ratio on the Market

Enable a wide range of spectrum analysis applications while staying on budget with the best price-performance ratio available. Up to 27 GHz frequency range, 160 MHz IBW, 28 GHz/s stream rate, and a deep dynamic range means the ThinkRF R5550 analyzer can capture and analyze complex modern waveforms in real-time.

Compact and PC-Driven

Leverage advances in computing and networking by connecting to any standard PC. The easily upgradable ThinkRF R5550 analyzer is compact, lightweight, and low power, making it perfect for deployment in the field, on vehicles, or as part of a larger solution.

Proven Integrations

ThinkRF and its application ecosystem helps developers, engineers, and program manager see the full picture in complex spectrum environment. ThinkRF has a wide variety of application partners depending on your requirements.

Benefits of ThinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

Monitor in more locations with greater versatility provided by a compact form factor and the ability to network for in-place or remote monitoring applications

Detect complex waveforms with better performance and up to 27 GHz frequency range and 100 MHz instantaneous bandwidth for today’s monitoring applications

Analyze new technology, like 5G, with additional capabilities through easily upgradable, software based technologies

R5550-418 18GHz Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

Frequency
Frequency Ranges	9kHz to 8 GHz, 18 GHz or 27 GHz
Frequency Reference	±1.0 ppm per year	Aging
Real-time bandwidth (RTBW)	0.1 / 10 / 40 /100 MHz
Probability of Intercept (POI)	≥ 25.552 µs signal duration	For 100% POI
	≤ 17.360 µs signal duration	For 0% POI
Spurious free dynamic range (SFDR)	60 dBc (typical)	100MHz RTBW
	70 dBc (typical)	10 / 40MHZ RTBW
	100 dBc (typical)	0.1MHz RTBW

Amplitude
Amplitude Accuracy
25 °C ± 5 °C	± 2.00 dB typical	50MHz to 27GHz

Amplitude Ranges
Measurement Range	DANL to maximum safe input level	R5550-408 (8GHz) 8 GHz only
Attenuator Range	0 or 30 dB in 10dB Steps

Maximum Safe RF Input Level	+10 dBm, 10 V DC

Spectral Purity
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)	8GHz 18GHz 27GHz	Frequency
25 °C ± 5 °C	-151 dBm (-164) -164 dBm	100 MHz
	-151 dBm -163 dBm -162 dBm	500 MHz
	-150 dBm -161 dBm -160 dBm	1000 MHz
	-149 dBm -152 dBm -144 dBm	2000 MHz
	-145 dBm -157 dBm -157 dBm	3000 MHz
	-140 dBm -155 dBm -154 dBm	4000 MHz
	-142 dBm -149 dBm -145 dBm	5000 MHz
	-134 dBm -143 dBm -143 dBm	6000 MHz
	-134 dBm -149 dBm -143 dBm	7000 MHz
	-131 dBm -163 dBm -158 dBm	8000 MHz
	-162 dBm -158 dBm	9000 MHz
	-162 dBm -157 dBm	10000 MHz
	-160 dBm -160 dBm	11000 MHz
	-158 dBm -154 dBm	12000 MHz
	-156 dBm -146 dBm	13000 MHz
	-155 dBm -150 dBm	14000 MHz
	-159 dBm -147 dBm	15000 MHz
	-155 dBm -150 dBm	16000 MHz
	-152 dBm -145 dBm	17000 MHz
	-149 dBm -147 dBm	18000 MHz
	-147 dBm	19000 MHz
	-151 dBm	20000 MHz
	-146 dBm	21000 MHz
	-145 dBm	22000 MHz
	-149 dBm	23000 MHz
	-151 dBm	24000 MHz
	-148 dBm	25000 MHz
	-143 dBm	26000 MHz
	-133 dBm	27000 MHz
Third Order Intercept/(TOI)	at 1 GHz	+12 dBm, typical

General Specifications
PC Required
Operating System	Windows XP (32 bit)
	Window 7 / 8 / 10 (32 or 64 bit)
RAM	2 GB
Hard Disk	1 GB
Status Indicators	PLL Lock / 10 MHz reference clock status
	Ethernet Link and Activity status
	CPU and Power status
Connectors
RF In	SMA female, 50 Ω
10 MHz Reference In and Out	SMA female, 50 Ω
Analog I and Q Out	SMA female, 50 Ω	0 or 35 MHz
10/100/1000 Ethernet	RJ45
USB Console	mini-USB
GPIO	25-pin male D-Sub miniature
Coaxial Power	Type A: 5.5 mm OD, 2.5 mm ID
Physical
Power Supply	+12 V DC
Power Consumption	18 W
Operating Temperature Range	0 °C to +50 °C
Storage Temperature Range	-40 °C to +85 °C
Size	269 x 173 x 55 mm (10.58 x 6.81 x 2.15 inches)
Weight	2.7 kg (6 lbs.)

Regulatory Compliance
RoHS Compliance	RoHS/RoHS 2
Marks	CE	European Union
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU	EN 61326-1:2013	Electromagnetic Compatibility
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC	EN 61010-1:2010 Class 1	Safety

Ordering Information
8 GHz RTSA	R5500-408	100 kHz to 8 GHz, RTBW up to 100 MHz
18 GHz RTSA	R5500-418	100 kHz to 18 GHz, RTBW up to 100 MHz
27 GHz RTSA	R5000-427	100 kHz to 27 GHz, RTBW up to 100 MHz

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