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

ParameterValue
InterfacesLAN (10/100/1000Base-T), USB 2.0 (4 × Host, 1 × Device), DVI-D, GPIB (optional R&S FSV-B9)
Display8.4" color TFT touchscreen, SVGA (800 × 600 pixels)
Operating SystemWindows Embedded Standard 7

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), 50 Hz to 60 Hz / 400 Hz (±5%), max. 180 W
Operating Temperature5 °C to 40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)412 mm × 197 mm × 417 mm
Weight10.3

Frequency and Time Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range10 Hz to 4 GHz
Frequency Reference Accuracy±(aging × time + temperature stability)
Aging per Year1 × 10^-6 (standard), 1 × 10^-7 (with R&S FSV-B4 OCXO)
Temperature Stability1 × 10^-6 (standard, 0 °C to 50 °C), 1 × 10^-8 (with R&S FSV-B4 OCXO)
Frequency Span Range0 Hz (zero span), 10 Hz to 4 GHz
Span Accuracy±0.1%

Amplitude Specifications

ParameterValue
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 Range0 dB to 75 dB
Attenuator Step Size5 dB (standard), 1 dB (with electronic attenuator option R&S FSV-B25)
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy0.3 dB (at 128 MHz)
Total Measurement Uncertainty< 0.4 dB (up to 3.6 GHz)

Bandwidth and Sweep

ParameterValue
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) Range1 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 Range101 to 32001
Sweep TriggersFree run, Video, External, IF Power

Phase Noise and Spurious

ParameterValue
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

ParameterValue
Standard Analysis Bandwidth28 MHz
Maximum Analysis Bandwidth (with Options)40 MHz (with R&S FSV-B40 option)

Inputs, Outputs, and Connectivity

ParameterValue
RF Input Connector TypeN female
RF Input Impedance50 ohms
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)< 1.5 (10 MHz to 4 GHz, RF attenuation >= 10 dB)
10 MHz Reference InputBNC female, 50 ohms
10 MHz Reference OutputBNC female, 50 ohms
Trigger InputBNC female
Trigger OutputBNC female

Control and Software

ParameterValue
Trace DetectorsMax Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, Sample, RMS, Average, Quasi-Peak
Number of Traces6
Standard MeasurementsChannel Power, ACPR, OBW, CCDF, Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM), Spurious Emissions

Physical, Environmental, and Power

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C
Recommended Calibration Cycle1 year

Frequency

ParameterValue
Frequency Resolution0.01 Hz

Resolution Bandwidths

ParameterValue
FFT Filter Bandwidth Range1 Hz - 300 kHz
CISPR Bandwidths (-6 dB)200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz

Sweep

ParameterValue
Zero Span Sweep Time Range1 µs - 16000 s

RF Input

ParameterValue
LO Emission at RF Input< -90 dBm (typ. < -100 dBm) with 0 dB attenuation

Spurious Responses

ParameterValue
Image Rejection> 90 dB (typ. 110 dB)
IF Rejection> 90 dB (typ. 110 dB)

Interfaces

ParameterValue
USB Interfaces5 × USB 2.0 (2 front, 3 rear)
External Display OutputDVI-D
LAN Interface10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
GPIB Interface OptionIEEE 488.2 (via FSV-B5 option)
Noise Source ControlBNC female, rear panel
Probe Power Connector3-pin connector (+15 V, -12.6 V, max. 150 mA)

Reference Frequency

ParameterValue
10 MHz Reference Output Level0 dBm to +10 dBm (typ. +5 dBm)
Reference Frequency Temperature Stability with OCXO1 × 10^-9 (with R&S FSV-B4 option)
Reference Frequency Aging per Year with OCXO3 × 10^-8 (with R&S FSV-B4 option)

Options

ParameterValue
Tracking Generator Option100 kHz - 4 GHz (with R&S FSV-B9 option)
RF Preamplifier Option20 dB gain, 100 kHz - 4 GHz (with R&S FSV-B22 option)

Performance

ParameterValue
I/Q Memory DepthUp to 200 Msample (with R&S FSV-B100 option)

RF Performance

ParameterValue
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

ParameterValue
ADC Resolution16 bit

Power and Environmental

ParameterValue
Power ConsumptionTyp. 130 W, max. 200 W (with options)
AC Input Voltage Range100 V to 240 V AC
AC Input Frequency Range50 Hz to 400 Hz
Warm-Up Time20 min

Display and User Interface

ParameterValue
Display Resolution800 x 600 pixels (SVGA)
Display Size21 cm (8.4 in) touchscreen

Technology

Signal and Spectrum Analyzer

Applications

RF and Microwave Testing