The Rohde & Schwarz FSQ26 is a high-performance vector signal and spectrum analyzer that seamlessly combines up to 120 MHz of demodulation bandwidth with the impressive dynamic range of a top-tier spectrum analyzer. Operating across a frequency range of 20 Hz to 26.5 GHz, the FSQ26 is highly optimized for complex digital demodulation and vector signal analysis, offering expansive I/Q memory and extensive firmware support for wireless standards.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, LAN, USB, RS-232
Display8.4-inch color SVGA TFT LCD

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 400 Hz
Operating Temperature+5 to +40
Dimensions (W×H×D)435 × 192 × 460
Weight18.4 kg

Frequency Characteristics

ParameterValue
Frequency Range20 Hz to 26.5 GHz

Sweep Characteristics

ParameterValue
Minimum Sweep Time (Frequency Domain)2.5 ms
Minimum Sweep Time (Time Domain / Zero Span)1 μs

Amplitude and Level Characteristics

ParameterValue
1 dB Compression Point+13 dBm (typ.)

Dynamic Range and Phase Noise

ParameterValue
Third-Order Intercept (TOI)+25 dBm (typ.)
Phase Noise (10 kHz offset)-123 dBc/Hz (typ. @ CF 640 MHz)
Phase Noise (10 MHz offset)-160 dBc/Hz (typ. @ CF 640 MHz)
Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (3GPP ACLR)77 dB (84 dB with noise correction)
Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (4-carrier scenario)77 dB (with noise correction)

Amplitude Accuracy

ParameterValue
Total Measurement Uncertainty0.3 dB (up to 3.6 GHz)
Display Nonlinearity (Linearity Error)< 0.1 dB (down to -70 dB)

I/Q Analyzer and Digitizer

ParameterValue
I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth28 MHz (120 MHz optional)
I/Q Memory Depth16 Msample (I and Q)

Measurement Speed

ParameterValue
Remote Measurement SpeedUp to 70 measurements/s (via GPIB)
Manual Measurement SpeedUp to 80 measurements/s (screen update)

Applications and Firmware

ParameterValue
Supported Wireless StandardsBluetooth, GSM/EDGE, 3GPP WCDMA, HSDPA, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000, 1xEV-DV, 1xEV-DO, WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j

Bandwidth

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)10 Hz to 50 MHz
Video Bandwidth (VBW)1 Hz to 30 MHz

RF Input

ParameterValue
Input Impedance50 Ω
RF Attenuation Range0 to 75 dB (5 dB steps)
Maximum Input Power (CW)+30 dBm (with RF attenuation ≥ 10 dB)
Maximum Input DC Voltage0 V (DC coupled)

Signal Acquisition

ParameterValue
DetectorsMax Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, Sample, RMS, Average, Quasi-Peak

Frequency

ParameterValue
Reference Oscillator Aging1 × 10^-6 / year (standard)

Data Acquisition & Processing

ParameterValue
Sweep Points155 to 30001
Trace FunctionsClear/Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, Average, View

Trigger

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesFree Run, Video, External, IF Power

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External Reference Input Frequency1 MHz to 20 MHz (in 1 Hz steps)
Reference Output Frequency10 MHz

General Specifications

ParameterValue
Calibration Interval1 year

Environmental

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

Technology

Vector Signal Analyzer / Spectrum Analyzer

Applications

Digital Demodulation, General Purpose Vector Signal Analysis, Wireless Standard Analysis (Bluetooth, GSM/EDGE, 3GPP WCDMA, CDMA2000, WLAN)