The Rohde & Schwarz FSEK30 is a high-performance spectrum and vector signal analyzer from the FSE Series, designed to cover a wide frequency range from 20 Hz up to 40 GHz. It features an ultra-wide dynamic range, high sweep speed, and versatile demodulation capabilities for both analog and digital communication standard signals.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232-C, Centronics (Parallel), External VGA, Keyboard/Mouse (PS/2) |
| Display | 24 cm (9.5 in) active TFT color LCD |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC, 47 Hz to 440 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 435 mm × 236 mm × 570 mm |
| Weight | 31 kg |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 40 GHz |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz, 10 Hz to 40 GHz |
| Tuning Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| SSB Phase Noise (10 kHz offset, 1 GHz carrier) | <-113 dBc (1 Hz) |
Amplitude and Level
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | –150 dBm (typ.) in 10-Hz bandwidth |
| Third-Order Intercept (TOI) | +20 dBm typ. |
| 1 dB Compression Point | +10 dBm |
Bandwidth and Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| Sweep Time (Zero Span) | 1 µs to 2500 s in 5% steps |
| Sweep Time (Span >= 10 Hz) | 5 ms to 16 000 s in steps ≤ 10% |
| Sweep Time Error Limit | < 1% |
| Sampling Rate | 50 ns (20 MHz A/D converter) |
| Refresh Rate | 25 sweeps/s (quasi-analog) |
| Sweep Points | 500 |
Measurement and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AF Demodulation Types | AM and FM |
| Analog Modulation Formats | AM, FM, PM |
| Digital Demodulation Formats (with option) | BPSK, QPSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8PSK, QAM, MSK, GMSK, 2FSK |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| RF Input Connector Type | 2.92 mm (female) |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| IF Output Frequency | 21.4 MHz |
| Noise Source Drive Voltage | 28 V |
RF Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Attenuation Range | 0 dB to 70 dB |
| RF Attenuation Steps | 10 dB |
| Maximum RF Input Power | 30 dBm (1 W) with RF attenuation >= 10 dB |
| Maximum DC Input Voltage | 0 V |
Frequency Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Reference Oscillator Aging Rate | 1 x 10^-9 / day (after 30 days of operation); 1 x 10^-10 / day with Option FSE-B4 |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Level Uncertainty (f < 1 GHz) | < 1 dB |
| Total Level Uncertainty (f < 7 GHz) | < 1.5 dB |
| Total Level Uncertainty (f < 40 GHz) | < 2.5 dB |
Storage & Media
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | Hard disk drive (HDD) |
| Removable Storage | 3.5" floppy disk drive (FDD) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 200 VA to 280 VA (configuration dependent) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Traces | 4 |
Compliance & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | EN 50081-1, EN 50082-2 |
| Safety Compliance | EN 61010-1 |
Technology
Superheterodyne Spectrum & Vector Signal Analysis
Applications
RF and Microwave Signal Analysis, Digital Modulation Testing