The Rohde & Schwarz FSEA20 is a high-performance spectrum analyzer from the FSE Series, engineered for both general-purpose RF testing and the rigorous demands of analyzing digitally modulated signals. Covering a frequency range from 9 kHz to 3.5 GHz, it offers extremely high sweep speeds down to 1 µs, tight resolution bandwidths down to 10 Hz (expandable to 1 Hz with options), and a modular architecture that ensures future-proof adaptability in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
Specifications
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 3.5 GHz |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz (zero span), 10 Hz to 3.5 GHz |
| Spectral Purity / Phase Noise | <-113 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (1 GHz carrier) |
Bandwidth (RBW/VBW) Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 10 Hz to 10 MHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Steps | 1, 2, 3, 5 |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| VBW Filter Steps | 1, 2, 3, 5 |
| FFT Filter Bandwidths | 1 Hz to 10 Hz (with Option FSE-B7) |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Measurement Range | DANL to +30 dBm |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 dB to 70 dB |
| Input Attenuator Steps | 10 dB |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | N female |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| IF Output Frequency | 21.4 MHz |
Measurement Functions & Software
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Demodulation Capabilities | AM and FM |
| Trace Detectors | Max Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, Sample, RMS, Average |
| Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) Measurement | Supported |
| Occupied Bandwidth (OBW) Measurement | Supported |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Disk Drive | 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB floppy disk |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Noise Source Drive Output | 28 V DC, BNC female (rear panel) |
| Probe Power Output | +15 V DC, -12.6 V DC, max. 150 mA |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface Protocol | SCPI / IEEE 488.2 |
| External Monitor Port | 15-pin D-Sub (VGA) |
| External Keyboard Connector | 5-pin DIN (rear panel) |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Serial Interface Port | RS-232 (9-pin D-Sub) |
| User Port Interface | 25-pin D-Sub (for external switch and control signals) |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vector Signal Analysis Option | FSE-B7 (adds 1.6 MHz bandwidth I/Q demodulator) |
| Tracking Generator 3.5 GHz Option | FSE-B8 |
| Tracking Generator with I/Q Modulator Option | FSE-B9 (9 kHz to 3.5 GHz) |
Technology
Superheterodyne Spectrum Analysis
Applications
RF & Microwave Testing, Digital Communications, Spectrum Analysis