The Rohde & Schwarz FSP40 is a high-performance, general-purpose spectrum analyzer covering a frequency range from 20 Hz to 40 GHz. Designed for both development and production environments, the FSP40 offers exceptional level measurement certainty, outstanding RF characteristics, and quick measurement speeds up to 80 measurements per second. With integrated measurement routines for TOI, ACP, and OBW, as well as an electronic attenuator and diverse application firmware options, the FSP40 is a versatile and reliable solution for complex microwave analysis.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE 488.2), LAN (10/100 Base-T), USB, RS-232-C, VGA (external monitor), PS/2, LPT (parallel printer) |
| Display | 21 cm (8.4-inch) TFT color LCD, 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) |
| Command Emulation Languages | HP 859x, HP 8566 |
| Display Type | Color TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 8.4 inches (21 cm) diagonal |
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels (VGA) |
| Number of Traces | 3 |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 400 Hz, automatic selection |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C (operating), +5 °C to +40 °C (specified accuracy) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 435 mm × 192 mm × 460 mm |
| Weight | 15.3 kg |
Frequency & Amplitude Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 40 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | -155 dBm (1 Hz, typical at 1 GHz) |
| Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) | -113 dBc/Hz (typical at 500 MHz CF) |
| Phase Noise (10 MHz offset) | -145 dBc/Hz (typical at 500 MHz CF) |
| Total Level Uncertainty | 0.5 dB |
| Attenuator Range | 0 dB to 75 dB |
| Attenuator Step Size | 5 dB |
| Electronic Attenuator Range | 0 dB to 30 dB (in 5 dB steps) |
| Maximum Safe RF Input Level | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| Maximum DC Input Voltage | 0 V (DC coupled) |
Bandwidth & Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| RBW Step Sequence | 1, 3, 10 |
| FFT Filter Bandwidth Range | 1 Hz to 30 kHz |
| Channel Filter Bandwidth Range | 100 Hz to 5 MHz |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| Sweep Time Range (Span > 0 Hz) | 2.5 ms to 16000 s |
| Sweep Time Range (Zero Span) | 1 µs to 16000 s |
| EMI Bandwidths | 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz |
Measurement Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Measurement Functions | TOI, ACP(R), OBW, CCDF, APD |
| Measurement Speed | Up to 80 measurements/s via GPIB |
| Detectors | Max Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, Sample, RMS, Average, Quasi-Peak |
| Supported Application Firmware | GSM/EDGE, Bluetooth, WCDMA/HSDPA/TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000/1xEV-DV/1xEV-DO, WLAN |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector | 2.92 mm (K) male |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| IF Output Frequency | 21.4 MHz |
| External Trigger Input Level | TTL (BNC female) |
| Keyboard/Mouse Interface | PS/2 (front panel) |
| Reference Input Connector | BNC female |
| Reference Output Connector | BNC female |
| External Trigger Input Connector | BNC female |
| Noise Source Drive Output Connector | BNC female (28 V) |
| External Monitor Connector | 15-pin D-Sub (VGA) |
| AF Output Connector | 3.5 mm jack |
System Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Windows XP Embedded |
| Storage Type | Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
Power & Electrical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption (Typical) | 120 W (without options) |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 250 W |
Physical & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude Limit | Up to 4600 m |
| Humidity Range | 95% at +40 °C (non-condensing) |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
Standards & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standards | EN 61010-1, UL 3111-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1 |
| EMC Standards | EN 55011 Class B, EN 50082-2 |
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 Year |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Reference Aging (Standard) | 1 x 10^-6 per year |
| Frequency Reference Aging (with Option FSP-B4) | 1 x 10^-7 per year |
| Frequency Temperature Stability (Standard) | 1 x 10^-6 (0 °C to 50 °C) |
| Frequency Temperature Stability (with Option FSP-B4) | 1 x 10^-8 (0 °C to 50 °C) |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz, 10 Hz to 40 GHz |
| Span Uncertainty | < 1% |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Points | 125 to 8001 |
| 1 dB Compression Point | +10 dBm (nominal, at 0 dB RF attenuation) |
| Third-Order Intercept (TOI) | > 16 dBm (typ. 20 dBm, f < 3 GHz) |
| Amplitude Measurement Range | DANL to +30 dBm |
| Audio Demodulation | AM and FM (via internal speaker or headphone jack) |
| RF Input VSWR | < 1.5 (9 kHz to 3.6 GHz), < 2.0 (3.6 GHz to 20 GHz), < 2.5 (20 GHz to 40 GHz) with ≥ 10 dB RF attenuation |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Connector | PS/2 |
| Mouse Connector | PS/2 |
| GPIB Interface Standard | IEEE 488.2 |
| Parallel Interface Connector | 25-pin D-sub (LPT) |
| Serial Interface Connector | 9-pin D-sub (RS-232-C) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Power Frequency Range | 50 Hz to 400 Hz |
| DC Power Option Input Voltage | 12 V to 28 V DC (via Option FSP-B30) |
Technology
Spectrum Analysis
Applications
RF and Microwave Testing, Wireless Communication Development, Production Testing
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