The Rohde & Schwarz FSW26 is a high-performance signal and spectrum analyzer designed to meet demanding RF measurement requirements, spanning a frequency range from 2 Hz to 26.5 GHz. Known for its low phase noise and exceptional dynamic range, it offers a standard 10 MHz analysis bandwidth, extendable up to 160 MHz via hardware options. Equipped with an intuitive 12.1" touchscreen interface, it is optimal for analyzing complex radar, wireless communications, and aerospace signals.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesLAN (10/100/1000Base-T), USB 2.0, USB 3.0, GPIB (optional FSW-B10), DVI-D, DisplayPort
Display12.1" (31 cm) high-resolution touchscreen
Warm-up Time20 min

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC (50 Hz to 60 Hz) or 100 V to 120 V AC (400 Hz); 150 W typ., max. 250 W (with options)
Operating Temperature+5 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)462 mm × 240 mm × 504 mm
Weight18.6 kg

Frequency

ParameterValue
Frequency Range2 Hz to 26.5 GHz

Bandwidth

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range1 Hz to 10 MHz (with standard filter)
Standard Analysis Bandwidth10 MHz
Maximum Analysis Bandwidth2 GHz (with options)
I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (Standard)10 MHz
I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B28)28 MHz
I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B40)40 MHz
I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B80)80 MHz
I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B160)160 MHz
I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B320)320 MHz
I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B512)512 MHz
I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B2001)2 GHz

Amplitude

ParameterValue
DANL at 2 GHz-156 dBm (1 Hz) typical
DANL at 8 GHz-156 dBm (1 Hz) typical
DANL at 2 GHz (noise cancellation, preamplifier off)-169 dBm (1 Hz) typical
DANL at 20 GHz-150 dBm (1 Hz) typical
Display RangeDisplayed noise floor to +30 dBm
WCDMA ACLR Dynamic Range88 dB (with noise cancellation)
Maximum Input Level (DC Voltage, AC coupled)50 V
Maximum Input Level (DC Voltage, DC coupled)0 V
Maximum Input Level (CW RF Power, RF attenuation = 0 dB)20 dBm (0.1 W)
Maximum Input Level (CW RF Power, RF attenuation ≥ 10 dB)30 dBm (1 W)
Pulse Spectral Density97 dB μV/MHz (RF attenuation = 0 dB, RF preamplifier OFF)
Maximum Pulse Voltage150 V (RF attenuation ≥ 10 dB)
Maximum Pulse Energy1 mWs (RF attenuation ≥ 10 dB, 10 μs)

Phase Noise and Spurious

ParameterValue
Residual Spurious Response (1 MHz < f < 8.9 GHz)<-110 dBm (RF attenuation = 0 dB)
Residual Spurious Response (f ≥ 8.9 GHz)<-100 dBm (RF attenuation = 0 dB)

Sweep

ParameterValue
Sweep Rateup to 10000 sweeps/s

Inputs, Outputs, and Connectivity

ParameterValue
Power Sensor SupportIntegrated support for R&S NRP-Zxx power sensors

Control and Software

ParameterValue
MultiView Display ModeAllows multiple measurement applications to run and display in parallel

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input Connector3.5 mm female (ruggedized)
Reference Frequency Output10 MHz (standard), 100 MHz (with FSW-B4 option)
Reference Frequency Input1 MHz to 20 MHz (in 1 Hz steps)
External Reference Frequency Input Range1 MHz to 20 MHz (in 1 Hz steps), 100 MHz
External Reference Frequency Output10 MHz, 100 MHz

Display

ParameterValue
Display Size12.1 inch (31 cm)
Display Resolution1280 × 800 pixels (WXGA)

Performance

ParameterValue
Reference Frequency Aging per Year1 x 10^-7 (standard), 3 x 10^-8 (with FSW-B4 OCXO option)
Reference Temperature Stability1 x 10^-7 (0 °C to 50 °C, standard), 1 x 10^-9 (0 °C to 50 °C, with FSW-B4 option)
Level Measurement Uncertainty (f < 3.6 GHz)0.37 dB (95% confidence level)
Sweep Points101 to 100 001
Trace DetectorsMax Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, Sample, RMS, Average, Quasi-Peak
Trace FunctionsClear/Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, Average, View
Trigger SourcesFree Run, Video, External, External 2, External 3 (option), I/Q Power, IF Power, RF Power, Power Sensor, Time

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C
Operating AltitudeUp to 3000 m

RF Input

ParameterValue
RF Attenuation Range (Mechanical)0 dB to 75 dB (in 5 dB steps)
RF Attenuation Range (Electronic)0 dB to 30 dB (in 1 dB steps, with FSW-B25 option)
RF Input VSWR (f < 3.6 GHz)< 1.15 (with 10 dB RF attenuation)

Options

ParameterValue
YIG Preselector BypassSupported (with FSW-B11 option)
GPIB Interface OptionFSW-B10
Preamplifier OptionFSW-B24 (100 kHz to 26.5 GHz)
Real-Time Analysis Bandwidth Options160 MHz (FSW-B160R) / 320 MHz (FSW-B320R) / 512 MHz (FSW-B512R) / 800 MHz (FSW-B800R)

Technology

Signal and Spectrum Analysis

Applications

RF and microwave testing, radar system analysis, aerospace and defense, wireless communications, oscillator measurement