1Three Form Factors, One Platform
The ICX-FieldHawk line covers the same real-time spectrum analysis core in three deployment styles. The handheld is a self-contained 10.1-inch touchscreen instrument for field test. The ICX-FieldHawk-R is an IP68 tablet with an onboard AI accelerator for autonomous classification. The ICX-Series is a sub-200 g USB receiver for embedded systems, automated test racks, and drone payloads. Frequency tiers follow the model number: the figure is the maximum frequency in GHz times ten, so ICX-400 reaches 40 GHz.
2Comparison Matrix
Spec values are identical across form factors at a given frequency tier. The matrix groups the current lineup by family so you can compare frequency coverage, analysis bandwidth, phase noise, sensitivity, and form factor side by side.
| Specification |  ICX-FieldHawk (Portable) |
 ICX-FieldHawk-R (Field Ready) |
 ICX-Series (USB) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 090R | 400R | 090U | 400U | |
| Frequency range | 9 kHz–40 GHz | 9 kHz–9.5 GHz | 9 kHz–40 GHz | 9 kHz–9.5 GHz | 9 kHz–40 GHz |
| Analysis bandwidth | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Phase noise (1 GHz @ 10 kHz) | -107 dBc/Hz | -100 dBc/Hz | -107 dBc/Hz | -100 dBc/Hz | -107 dBc/Hz |
| 1 GHz DANL | -160 dBm/Hz | -166 dBm/Hz | -160 dBm/Hz | -166 dBm/Hz | -160 dBm/Hz |
| IF / image rejection | Typical > 95 dBc across band | ||||
| Sweep speed (RBW 250 kHz) | — | — | — | 1.1 THz/s | 1.1 THz/s |
| Form factor / battery | 10.1-inch multi-touch all-in-one, ~1.5 kg, ~2.5–3 h battery | 10.1-inch IP68 tablet, ~2.5 kg, ~4 h battery | USB receiver core module < 200 g, drone-deployable | ||
| AI acceleration option | Not available | Onboard Nvidia Jetson Orin NX, 117 TOPS (opt 08), Open API | Host-side via API (C/C++, C#, Java, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, GNU Radio) | ||
| Firmware / software | SpectraCore firmware across the full line. Windows and Linux support, standard SCPI / VITA49, remote update. | ||||
-2.3Accessories
Antennas extend the platform for geolocation, signal hunting, and over-the-air measurement. They are accessories, not instrument options, and draw from the Berkeley Nucleonics antenna line.
| Accessory | Frequency coverage | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ANT-100G | 500 MHz–10 GHz | Directional antenna for field signal hunting and direction finding |
| ANT-200G | 500 MHz–20 GHz | Directional antenna for wideband geolocation and mapping |
| Omnidirectional antenna | 400–8000 MHz | External omnidirectional antenna for broad-area monitoring, gain < 2 dBi |
4Options
Functional instrument upgrades selected at order time.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| OPT-110 | Tracking generator (ICX-090) |
| OPT-410 | Basic digital demodulation: 2ASK, 2/4FSK, GMSK, BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK, 16/64/128/256 QAM |
| OPT-420 | Pulse detection: automatic pulse width, PRI, and duty cycle |
5Talk to an Engineer
For model selection guidance, configuration help, or a quote, contact Berkeley Nucleonics at info@berkeleynucleonics.com or 800-234-7858. Our applications team can match the right frequency tier and form factor to your measurement requirement.
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