The Rohde & Schwarz FSV4 is a high-performance signal and spectrum analyzer designed for fast, accurate measurements in development, production, and service environments. Operating over a frequency range of 10 Hz to 4 GHz, it provides extensive analysis bandwidth, high sensitivity, and an intuitive touchscreen interface for diverse RF measurement applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (10/100/1000Base-T), USB 2.0 (4 × Host, 1 × Device), DVI-D, GPIB (optional R&S FSV-B9) |
| Display | 8.4" color TFT touchscreen, SVGA (800 × 600 pixels) |
| Operating System | Windows Embedded Standard 7 |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), 50 Hz to 60 Hz / 400 Hz (±5%), max. 180 W |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 412 mm × 197 mm × 417 mm |
| Weight | 10.3 |
Frequency and Time Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 4 GHz |
| Frequency Reference Accuracy | ±(aging × time + temperature stability) |
| Aging per Year | 1 × 10^-6 (standard), 1 × 10^-7 (with R&S FSV-B4 OCXO) |
| Temperature Stability | 1 × 10^-6 (standard, 0 °C to 50 °C), 1 × 10^-8 (with R&S FSV-B4 OCXO) |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz (zero span), 10 Hz to 4 GHz |
| Span Accuracy | ±0.1% |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Input Level (RF Power) | +30 dBm (1 W) continuous |
| Maximum Input Level (DC Voltage) | 50 V |
| 1 dB Gain Compression Point | +13 dBm (at 1 GHz, 0 dB RF attenuation) |
| TOI (Third-Order Intercept) | +16 dBm (typ. +19 dBm at 1 GHz) |
| DANL (1 GHz, No Preamp) | -152 dBm (1 Hz RBW, typ. -155 dBm) |
| DANL (1 GHz, with Preamp) | -162 dBm (1 Hz RBW, typ. -167 dBm, with R&S FSV-B22 option) |
| Attenuator Range | 0 dB to 75 dB |
| Attenuator Step Size | 5 dB (standard), 1 dB (with electronic attenuator option R&S FSV-B25) |
| Absolute Amplitude Accuracy | 0.3 dB (at 128 MHz) |
| Total Measurement Uncertainty | < 0.4 dB (up to 3.6 GHz) |
Bandwidth and Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range (-3 dB) | 1 Hz to 10 MHz (1/2/3/5 sequence) |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Shape Factor | < 5 (60 dB:3 dB, Gaussian filter) |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| Sweep Time Range (Swept) | 1 ms to 16000 s (span >= 10 Hz), 1 us to 16000 s (zero span) |
| Sweep Points Range | 101 to 32001 |
| Sweep Triggers | Free run, Video, External, IF Power |
Phase Noise and Spurious
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Noise (10 kHz Offset) | -110 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz carrier, typ. -114 dBc/Hz) |
| Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset) | -115 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz carrier, typ. -120 dBc/Hz) |
| Phase Noise (1 MHz Offset) | -135 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz carrier, typ. -138 dBc/Hz) |
| Residual Responses | <-90 dBm |
Analysis Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Analysis Bandwidth | 28 MHz |
| Maximum Analysis Bandwidth (with Options) | 40 MHz (with R&S FSV-B40 option) |
Inputs, Outputs, and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | N female |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) | < 1.5 (10 MHz to 4 GHz, RF attenuation >= 10 dB) |
| 10 MHz Reference Input | BNC female, 50 ohms |
| 10 MHz Reference Output | BNC female, 50 ohms |
| Trigger Input | BNC female |
| Trigger Output | BNC female |
Control and Software
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Detectors | Max Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, Sample, RMS, Average, Quasi-Peak |
| Number of Traces | 6 |
| Standard Measurements | Channel Power, ACPR, OBW, CCDF, Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM), Spurious Emissions |
Physical, Environmental, and Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
Resolution Bandwidths
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FFT Filter Bandwidth Range | 1 Hz - 300 kHz |
| CISPR Bandwidths (-6 dB) | 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Zero Span Sweep Time Range | 1 µs - 16000 s |
RF Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LO Emission at RF Input | < -90 dBm (typ. < -100 dBm) with 0 dB attenuation |
Spurious Responses
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Image Rejection | > 90 dB (typ. 110 dB) |
| IF Rejection | > 90 dB (typ. 110 dB) |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Interfaces | 5 × USB 2.0 (2 front, 3 rear) |
| External Display Output | DVI-D |
| LAN Interface | 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) |
| GPIB Interface Option | IEEE 488.2 (via FSV-B5 option) |
| Noise Source Control | BNC female, rear panel |
| Probe Power Connector | 3-pin connector (+15 V, -12.6 V, max. 150 mA) |
Reference Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 10 MHz Reference Output Level | 0 dBm to +10 dBm (typ. +5 dBm) |
| Reference Frequency Temperature Stability with OCXO | 1 × 10^-9 (with R&S FSV-B4 option) |
| Reference Frequency Aging per Year with OCXO | 3 × 10^-8 (with R&S FSV-B4 option) |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator Option | 100 kHz - 4 GHz (with R&S FSV-B9 option) |
| RF Preamplifier Option | 20 dB gain, 100 kHz - 4 GHz (with R&S FSV-B22 option) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| I/Q Memory Depth | Up to 200 Msample (with R&S FSV-B100 option) |
RF Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DANL at 3 GHz (No Preamp) | <-150 dBm/Hz (typ. -153 dBm/Hz) |
| DANL at 3 GHz (with Preamp) | <-162 dBm/Hz (typ. -165 dBm/Hz) |
Demodulation & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ADC Resolution | 16 bit |
Power and Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | Typ. 130 W, max. 200 W (with options) |
| AC Input Voltage Range | 100 V to 240 V AC |
| AC Input Frequency Range | 50 Hz to 400 Hz |
| Warm-Up Time | 20 min |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA) |
| Display Size | 21 cm (8.4 in) touchscreen |
Technology
Signal and Spectrum Analyzer
Applications
RF and Microwave Testing