The Rohde & Schwarz FSU8 is a high-performance spectrum analyzer covering a frequency range from 20 Hz to 8 GHz. It is engineered for demanding component design and production environments, featuring exceptional dynamic range, very low phase noise (-123 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset), and a high Third-Order Intercept (TOI) of typically +25 dBm. The instrument offers comprehensive analysis capabilities including resolution bandwidths up to 50 MHz, rapid ACP measurements in the time domain, and high-speed data acquisition up to 70 measurements per second.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE 488.2), LAN (10/100BaseT), RS-232, USB
Display8.4-inch color TFT SVGA (800 × 600)
Recommended Calibration Interval1 year

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz and 400 Hz, approx. 130 VA
Operating Temperature+5 to +40
Dimensions (W×H×D)435 × 192 × 460
Weight14.6

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range20 Hz to 8 GHz

Amplitude Specifications

ParameterValue
Third-Order Intercept (TOI)+25 dBm typ.

Sweep and Trigger

ParameterValue
Measurement SpeedUp to 70 measurements per second (including trace transfer via GPIB)

Data Acquisition and Trace Processing

ParameterValue
Measurement RoutinesTOI, MC ACP(R), OBW, CCDF, APD (standard)
Time Domain MeasurementsFast ACP in time domain
Supported Application FirmwareGSM/EDGE, Bluetooth, WCDMA/HSDPA/TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000/1xEV-DV/1xEV-DO

Inputs and Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input ConnectorType N female
RF Input Impedance50 Ω

Amplitude

ParameterValue
RF Attenuation Range0 dB to 75 dB (in 5 dB steps)
Maximum Safe Input Power (CW)+30 dBm (1 W) with RF attenuation ≥ 10 dB
Total Measurement Uncertainty< 0.3 dB (up to 3.6 GHz)
Attenuator Step Size5 dB
Level Display RangeDisplayed noise floor to +30 dBm

Sweep

ParameterValue
Sweep Time (Span > 0 Hz)2.5 ms to 16000 s
Sweep Time (Zero Span)1 µs to 16000 s

Signal Analysis

ParameterValue
DetectorsMax Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, Sample, RMS, Average, Quasi-Peak
Trace FunctionsClear/Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, Average, View

Frequency

ParameterValue
Reference Oscillator Aging1 × 10^-7 / year (standard)

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Reference Output Frequency10 MHz
Maximum DC Input Voltage50 V

Trigger

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesFree run, video, external, IF level

Power

ParameterValue
Power ConsumptionTypically 130 VA

Environmental

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

Technology

Spectrum Analyzer

Applications

Wireless communications testing, component characterization, phase noise measurement, aerospace and defense test