The Rohde & Schwarz FSP3 is a high-performance general-purpose spectrum analyzer covering the 20 Hz to 3 GHz frequency range. It is designed for demanding development and production environments, featuring an exceptionally low total measurement uncertainty of 0.5 dB, fast measurement speeds up to 80 measurements per second, and a wide array of standard evaluation routines (TOI, ACPR, OBW, CCDF, APD). With an innovative hardware design, standard electronic attenuator, and advanced filtering options, the FSP3 delivers outstanding RF characteristics and high throughput.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE 488) |
| Display | 21 cm (8.4 in) color TFT LCD |
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 400 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 3 GHz |
| Spectral Purity / Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) | -113 dBc/Hz (typ., CF 500 MHz) |
Resolution and Video Bandwidths
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range (-3 dB) | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| FFT Filters | 1 Hz to 30 kHz |
| Channel Filters | 100 Hz to 5 MHz (including RRC filters) |
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | -155 dBm (normalized to 1 Hz) |
Level Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Measurement Uncertainty | 0.5 dB |
Measurement Functions and Detectors
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Measurement Functions | TOI, ACP(R), OBW, CCDF, APD, Fast ACP in time domain |
| Detectors | Includes quasi-peak detector for EMI bandwidths |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector | N female |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
Options and Upgrades
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Firmware/Software Measurement Personalities | GSM/EDGE, Bluetooth, WCDMA/HSDPA/TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000/1xEV-DV/1xEV-DO, WLAN |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Reference Frequency Aging | 1 x 10^-6/year (Standard), 1 x 10^-7/year (with Option FSP-B4) |
| Reference Frequency Output | 10 MHz |
| Frequency Counter Resolution | Selectable from 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz |
Bandwidth
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time (Span > 0 Hz) | 2.5 ms to 16000 s |
| Sweep Time (Zero Span) | 1 µs to 16000 s |
Amplitude & Level
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum DC Voltage | 50 V |
| Maximum CW RF Power | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| Level Measurement Range | Displayed Average Noise Level to +30 dBm |
| 1 dB Compression Point | +5 dBm (nominal, 0 dB RF attenuation) |
Spurious Responses
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Residual Responses | < -103 dBm (no signal at input, 0 dB RF attenuation) |
Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Free run, video, external, IF power |
Bandwidths
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMI Bandwidths (-6 dB) | 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz (CISPR compliant) |
Trace & Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Traces | 3 per measurement window |
| Trace Functions | Clear/Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, Average, View |
| Logarithmic Level Display Units | dBm, dBµV, dBmV, dBµA, dBpW |
| Linear Level Display Units | µV, mV, V, µA, mA, A, pW, nW, µW, mW, W |
| Marker Functions | Peak, Next Peak, Marker to Center, Marker to Reference Level, Noise Marker, Phase Noise Marker, Frequency Counter |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| IF Output Frequency | 21.4 MHz |
| IF Output Connector | BNC (female), 50 Ω |
| Reference I/O Connectors | BNC (female), 50 Ω |
| AF / Demodulator Output | AM/FM demodulator, built-in speaker and headphone jack |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Technology
Spectrum Analysis
Applications
RF/Microwave development, production test, and communication standards analysis (GSM, Bluetooth, WCDMA, WLAN)