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

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232-C, Centronics (Parallel), External VGA, Keyboard/Mouse (PS/2)
Display24 cm (9.5 in) active TFT color LCD
Warm-up Time20 minutes

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC, 47 Hz to 440 Hz
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)435 mm × 236 mm × 570 mm
Weight31 kg

Frequency

ParameterValue
Frequency Range20 Hz to 40 GHz
Frequency Span Range0 Hz, 10 Hz to 40 GHz
Tuning Resolution0.01 Hz
SSB Phase Noise (10 kHz offset, 1 GHz carrier)<-113 dBc (1 Hz)

Amplitude and Level

ParameterValue
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

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range1 Hz to 10 MHz
Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range1 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 Rate50 ns (20 MHz A/D converter)
Refresh Rate25 sweeps/s (quasi-analog)
Sweep Points500

Measurement and Analysis

ParameterValue
AF Demodulation TypesAM and FM
Analog Modulation FormatsAM, FM, PM
Digital Demodulation Formats (with option)BPSK, QPSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8PSK, QAM, MSK, GMSK, 2FSK

Inputs and Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input Impedance50 Ω
RF Input Connector Type2.92 mm (female)
External Reference Input Frequency10 MHz
External Reference Output Frequency10 MHz
IF Output Frequency21.4 MHz
Noise Source Drive Voltage28 V

RF Input

ParameterValue
RF Attenuation Range0 dB to 70 dB
RF Attenuation Steps10 dB
Maximum RF Input Power30 dBm (1 W) with RF attenuation >= 10 dB
Maximum DC Input Voltage0 V

Frequency Accuracy

ParameterValue
Internal Reference Oscillator Aging Rate1 x 10^-9 / day (after 30 days of operation); 1 x 10^-10 / day with Option FSE-B4

Amplitude

ParameterValue
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

ParameterValue
Internal StorageHard disk drive (HDD)
Removable Storage3.5" floppy disk drive (FDD)

Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumption200 VA to 280 VA (configuration dependent)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C

Sweep

ParameterValue
Number of Traces4

Compliance & Safety

ParameterValue
EMC ComplianceEN 50081-1, EN 50082-2
Safety ComplianceEN 61010-1

Technology

Superheterodyne Spectrum & Vector Signal Analysis

Applications

RF and Microwave Signal Analysis, Digital Modulation Testing