The SDA Series of Stealth Digital Analyzers has several manufacturers involved, including JDSU, Wavetek, and Acterna. This series has many valuable features, such as: forward and reverse sweep, multiple languages available, a durable structure, minimal weight, the capability to withstand severe weather conditions, a PathTrak FieldView option, an optional QAM view, and a cable modem assessment capability. The SDA-5000 also comes with a prolonged life nickel metal hydride battery. The SDA Series is compatible with previous Stealth units which run firmware version 9.3. The same user interface conventions are utilized across all SDA series instruments, ensuring that if the user can operate one, then they will be able to operate any of them.