ICX-FieldHawk Product Selection Guide

ICX-FieldHawk Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers

One real-time spectrum analysis platform, three form factors. Choose the handheld all-in-one for walk-around field work, the IP68 rugged tablet for harsh environments and AI-accelerated processing, or the compact USB receiver for embedded and drone-deployed sensing. Every unit shares the same measurement engine, SpecICX-gen3 firmware, and frequency tiers from 4.5 GHz to 40 GHz. Compare the full Model Selection below.

Doc type: Product Manual · Specifications preliminary, verify against the published BNC datasheet

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 rugged tablet with an onboard AI accelerator for autonomous classification. The ICX-FieldHawk-U 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-200 reaches 20 GHz and ICX-400 reaches 40 GHz.

2Comparison Matrix

Spec values are identical across form factors at a given frequency tier. The matrix groups all thirteen models by family so you can compare frequency coverage, analysis bandwidth, phase noise, sensitivity, and form factor side by side.

Specification	ICX-FieldHawk (Handheld)					ICX-FieldHawk-R (Rugged)			ICX-FieldHawk-U (USB)
Specification	045	060	090	200	400	090R	200R	400R	045U	060U	090U	200U	400U
Frequency range	9 kHz–4.5 GHz	9 kHz–6 GHz	9 kHz–9 GHz	9 kHz–20 GHz	9 kHz–40 GHz	9 kHz–9.5 GHz	9 kHz–20 GHz	9 kHz–40 GHz	9 kHz–4.5 GHz	9 kHz–6 GHz	9 kHz–9.5 GHz	9 kHz–20 GHz	9 kHz–40 GHz
Analysis bandwidth	50 / 100 MHz	50 / 100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz	50 / 100 MHz	50 / 100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz	100 MHz
Phase noise (1 GHz @ 10 kHz)	-110 dBc/Hz	-110 dBc/Hz	-100 dBc/Hz	-100 dBc/Hz	-107 dBc/Hz	-100 dBc/Hz	-100 dBc/Hz	-107 dBc/Hz	-110 dBc/Hz	-110 dBc/Hz	-100 dBc/Hz	-100 dBc/Hz	-107 dBc/Hz
1 GHz DANL	-168 dBm/Hz	-168 dBm/Hz	-166 dBm/Hz	-166 dBm/Hz	-160 dBm/Hz	-166 dBm/Hz	-166 dBm/Hz	-160 dBm/Hz	-168 dBm/Hz	-168 dBm/Hz	-166 dBm/Hz	-166 dBm/Hz	-160 dBm/Hz
IF / image rejection	Typical > 80 dBc across band (verify against final BNC datasheet)
Sweep speed (RBW 250 kHz)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	1 THz/s	1 THz/s	1.1 THz/s	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 rugged 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	SpecICX-gen3 firmware across the full line. Windows and Linux support, standard SCPI / VITA49, remote update.

Reading the model number. ICX is the line prefix, the number is the maximum frequency in GHz times ten, and the letter suffix is the form factor: no suffix for handheld, R for rugged tablet, U for USB receiver. A two-channel phase-coherent variant adds -2.

Preliminary specifications. Values are transcribed for concept documentation and must be verified against the published BNC datasheet before quotation. The IF / image rejection figure is marked verify.

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 (handheld 045 / 060 / 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.