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FPH

Rohde & SchwarzPortable

The Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Rider FPH is a versatile, handheld spectrum analyzer designed for laboratory and field applications. Known for its lightweight design, extensive battery life, and ruggedized housing, it offers excellent RF performance with upgradable frequency options spanning from 5 kHz up to 44 GHz.

MicrowaveRF and MicrowaveSignal Analysis

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesLAN, USB device (mini-B), USB host (Type A), microSD card slot, 3.5 mm audio jack
Display7" WVGA color transflective capacitive touchscreen (800 x 480 pixels)
Recommended Calibration Interval1 year

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyAC adapter input: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 1.5 A; Output: 15 V DC, 5.3 A
Operating Temperature-10 to +55
Dimensions (W×H×D)202 mm x 294 mm x 61 mm
Weight2.5

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range5 kHz to 2 / 6 / 13.6 / 26.5 / 36 GHz (base models, upgradable up to 3 / 4 / 8 / 20 / 31 / 44 GHz)
Frequency Resolution1 Hz
Reference Frequency Aging per Year1 x 10^-6
Reference Frequency Temperature Drift1 x 10^-6 (-10 °C to +55 °C)
Frequency Span Range0 Hz, 10 Hz to max frequency of model
Spectral Purity Phase Noise (f = 500 MHz, 30 kHz offset)<-88 dBc (1 Hz), typ. -95 dBc (1 Hz)
Spectral Purity Phase Noise (f = 500 MHz, 100 kHz offset)<-98 dBc (1 Hz), typ. -105 dBc (1 Hz)
Spectral Purity Phase Noise (f = 500 MHz, 1 MHz offset)<-118 dBc (1 Hz), typ. -125 dBc (1 Hz)

Amplitude and Sensitivity

ParameterValue
Amplitude Measurement RangeDANL to +30 dBm
Maximum Safe RF Input Level+30 dBm (1 W) RF continuous power
DC Input Voltage Limit50 V
DANL without Preamplifier (1 GHz)<-142 dBm (typ. -146 dBm) for Model .02/.06; <-138 dBm (typ. -142 dBm) for Model .13/.26/.36
DANL with Preamplifier (1 GHz)<-158 dBm (typ. -163 dBm) for Model .02/.06; <-156 dBm (typ. -161 dBm) for Model .13/.26/.36
Level Measurement Uncertainty< 1.25 dB (typ. 0.5 dB)
RF Attenuator Range0 dB to 40 dB in 5 dB steps
Third-Order Intercept (TOI)+10 dBm (typ., f = 1 GHz)
Second-Harmonic Distortion (SHD)<-70 dBc (typ., input level -30 dBm, f = 1 GHz)

Bandwidths

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidths (RBW) Range1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3 sequence
Video Bandwidths (VBW) Range1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3 sequence
RBW Shape Factor (60 dB / 3 dB)< 4.6 (Gaussian-like profile)

Sweep and Trigger

ParameterValue
Sweep Time (Zero Span)1 ms to 100 s
Sweep Time (Span > 0 Hz)20 ms to 1000 s
Sweep ModesContinuous, Single
Trigger SourcesFree Run, Video, External (Rise/Fall)

Measurement Functions and Modes

ParameterValue
Standard DetectorsMax Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, Sample, RMS
Trace FunctionsClear/Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, Average, View
Number of Markers6 markers
Marker Readout ModesAbsolute Level/Frequency, Delta, Noise Marker, Frequency Counter
Standard MeasurementsChannel Power, Occupied Bandwidth (OBW), Adjacent Channel Power (ACP), Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM), Harmonic Distortion

RF Input and Interface Ports

ParameterValue
RF Input Connector TypeN female (50 ohm)
External Reference InputBNC female, 10 MHz

Power and Battery Management

ParameterValue
Battery TypeLithium-Ion smart battery (R&S HA-Z306)
Battery Capacity72 Wh
Battery Operating Time (Model .02)up to 8 hours
Battery Operating Time (Model .06 / .13 / .26)up to 6 hours
Battery Operating Time (Model .36)up to 4.5 hours
Battery Charging Time4 hours (instrument turned off)

Environmental and Mechanical

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C
Relative Humidity Range95% non-condensing
IP Protection RatingIP51

Standards and Compliance

ParameterValue
Mechanical Robustness StandardsMIL-PRF-28800F Class 2

Hardware and Software Options

ParameterValue
Preamplifier OptionR&S FPH-B22 / -B23 / -B24 / -B25 (hardware preamplifier dependent on model frequency range)
Vector Voltmeter OptionR&S FPH-K18
GPS Receiver OptionR&S HA-Z340 external GPS receiver

RF Input

ParameterValue
Nominal RF Input Impedance50 Ω
RF Input VSWR (3 GHz to 20 GHz)< 2.0 (typically 1.5) for models with frequency range ≥ 13.6 GHz

Display & Audio

ParameterValue
Display Resolution800 × 480 pixels
Display Size7 in (178 mm) diagonal
Display TypeCapacitive color touchscreen
Audio OutputBuilt-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack

Storage & Interfaces

ParameterValue
Internal Storageapprox. 100 MB (stores > 1000 instrument setups and traces)
External Storage SupportmicroSD card slot, supports up to 32 GB
USB Ports1 × USB 2.0 Type-A host, 1 × USB 2.0 Mini-B client
LAN Interface Speed10/100 Base-T (RJ-45)

Option FPH-B9 (Tracking Generator)

ParameterValue
Tracking Generator Output Level Range (Option FPH-B9)-40 dBm to 0 dBm (nominal)
Tracking Generator Output Level Step Size (Option FPH-B9)1 dB

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
Spectral Purity Phase Noise (f = 500 MHz, 10 kHz offset)<-88 dBc (1 Hz), typ. -95 dBc (1 Hz)

Environmental & Compliance

ParameterValue
Maximum Operating Altitude4600 m
Maximum Storage Altitude12192 m
Environmental Shock ResistanceMIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 (also MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I)
Environmental Vibration ResistanceMIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 (also MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Procedure I)
EMC Compliance StandardsEN 61326-1, EN 61326-2-1, EN 55011 Class B (European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU)
Safety StandardsIEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, UL 61010-1
Instrument Warm-up Time15 min

Power Supply

ParameterValue
AC Power Adapter Input Range100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 1.5 A
AC Power Adapter Output Rating15 V DC, 5.3 A

Sweep

ParameterValue
Number of Sweep Points711

Amplitude

ParameterValue
RF Attenuator Steps5 dB

Interfaces & Connectivity

ParameterValue
USB Interface Ports1 × USB 2.0 Type-A (Host), 1 × USB 2.0 Type Mini-B (Device)
Audio Output Jack3.5 mm mini-jack
Built-in SpeakerYes

Display

ParameterValue
Display Color Depth262,144 colors

GPS Option

ParameterValue
GPS Position Accuracy (Horizontal)< 2.5 m (CEP, 50% confidence, open sky)

Frequency Options

ParameterValue
Frequency Upgrade Option FPH-B3Extends frequency range of Model .02 from 2 GHz to 3 GHz
Frequency Upgrade Option FPH-B4Extends frequency range of Model .02 from 3 GHz to 4 GHz (requires FPH-B3)
Frequency Upgrade Option FPH-B8Extends frequency range of Model .06 from 6 GHz to 8 GHz
Frequency Upgrade Option FPH-B20Extends frequency range of Model .13 from 13.6 GHz to 20 GHz
Frequency Upgrade Option FPH-B31Extends frequency range of Model .26 from 26.5 GHz to 31 GHz
Frequency Upgrade Option FPH-B44Extends frequency range of Model .36 from 36 GHz to 44 GHz

Physical Specifications

ParameterValue
Weight (Model .02 with battery)2.5 kg
Weight (Models .06/.13/.26/.36 with battery)3.2 kg

Technology

Superheterodyne Spectrum Analysis

Applications

Field RF Analysis, Interference Hunting, Installation & Maintenance, General Purpose Lab Use