The Rohde & Schwarz FSP13 is a high-performance spectrum analyzer covering a frequency range from 20 Hz to 13 GHz. Ideal for both development and production, it offers excellent RF characteristics, exceptional level measurement accuracy, and a wide array of digital filters.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE 488.2), RS-232-C, VGA, Printer (LPT)
Display8.4-inch color TFT LCD (VGA, 640 x 480)
Warm-up Time40 min
Internal StorageHard disk drive, 3.5" floppy disk drive (1.44 MB)
Operating SystemWindows NT or Windows XP Embedded (hardware version dependent)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 400 Hz
Operating Temperature5 to 40
Dimensions (W×H×D)435 x 192 x 460
Weight14.3

Frequency

ParameterValue
Frequency Range9 kHz to 13.6 GHz
Frequency Span0 Hz, 10 Hz to 13.6 GHz

Amplitude

ParameterValue
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)-155 dBm (1 Hz)
Total Measurement Uncertainty0.5 dB
Mechanical Attenuator Range0 dB to 75 dB
Mechanical Attenuator Step Size5 dB
1 dB Gain Compression Point+10 dBm (0 dB RF attenuation, nominal)
Frequency Response (f < 3 GHz)< 0.5 dB
Frequency Response (3 GHz to 7 GHz)< 1.5 dB
Frequency Response (7 GHz to 13.6 GHz)< 2.0 dB
Logarithmic Level Display Range10 dB to 200 dB

Bandwidth & Sweep

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range1 Hz to 10 MHz
Resolution Bandwidth Steps1, 2, 3, 5, 10 sequence
Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range1 Hz to 10 MHz
FFT Filter Range1 Hz to 30 kHz
Channel Filter Range100 Hz to 5 MHz
RRC FiltersSupported
EMI Bandwidths200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz
Sweep Time (Span > 10 Hz)2.5 ms to 16000 s
Sweep Time (Zero Span)1 µs to 16000 s
Sweep Points125 to 8001

Phase Noise

ParameterValue
Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offsettyp. -113 dBc/Hz (at 500 MHz CF)
Phase Noise @ 10 MHz Offsettyp. -145 dBc/Hz (at 500 MHz CF)

Measurement Capabilities

ParameterValue
Standard Measurement SuitesTOI, ACP(R), OBW, CCDF, APD
Fast ACP in Time DomainSupported
Trace DetectorsMax Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, Sample, RMS, Average, Quasi-Peak
Measurement SpeedUp to 80 measurements/s (including trace transfer via GPIB)

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input ConnectorN female
RF Input Impedance50 Ω
External Reference Input10 MHz
Internal Reference Output10 MHz
External Monitor OutputVGA (15-pin D-Sub)

Software & Firmware

ParameterValue
Supported Application FirmwareGSM/EDGE, Bluetooth, WCDMA/HSDPA/TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000/1xEV-DV/1xEV-DO, WLAN

RF Input & Maximum Ratings

ParameterValue
Maximum RF CW Power30 dBm (1 W)
Maximum DC Input Voltage (AC Coupled)50 V

Dynamic Range & Distortion

ParameterValue
Third-order Intercept (TOI)> 16 dBm (typ. 20 dBm)
Second Harmonic Intercept (SHI)> 40 dBm (typ. 45 dBm) for f > 500 MHz

Frequency Reference

ParameterValue
Reference Frequency Aging1 x 10^-6 per year (standard), 1 x 10^-9 per day with Option FSP-B4

Triggering & Markers

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesFree Run, Video, External, IF Power
Frequency Counter Resolution0.1 Hz to 10 kHz

Display & Sweep

ParameterValue
Number of Traces3
Reference Level Range-130 dBm to +30 dBm

Options

ParameterValue
Tracking Generator Option (FSP-B9) Frequency Range9 kHz to 3 GHz
OCXO Option (FSP-B4) Aging per Year1 × 10^-7

Interfaces & Connectivity

ParameterValue
GPIB InterfaceIEC 60625-2 (IEEE 488.2)
Serial InterfaceRS-232-C (9-pin D-Sub)
Parallel Interface25-pin D-Sub (LPT)
PS/2 Connectors2 × PS/2 (Keyboard & Mouse)
LAN Interface10/100 Base-T (RJ-45)

Environmental

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

Technology

Spectrum Analysis

Applications

RF & Microwave Testing, Wireless Communication Development and Production