The Rohde & Schwarz FSW43 is a premier signal and spectrum analyzer with a frequency range from 2 Hz to 43.5 GHz. Designed to deliver outstanding RF dynamic range, speed, and accuracy, it is highly optimized for demanding aerospace, defense, and automotive radar applications, offering analysis bandwidths up to 160 MHz and external frequency extensions up to 110 GHz.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB, LAN, GPIB |
| Display | 12.1" (31 cm) WXGA touchscreen |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (DC Coupled) | 2 Hz to 43.5 GHz |
| Frequency Range (AC Coupled) | 10 MHz to 43.5 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
Bandwidth
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (Standard) | 1 Hz to 10 MHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth (with FSW-B8 option) | 80 MHz |
| Standard I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth | 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 |
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DANL at 2 GHz | -156 dBm (1 Hz) typical |
| DANL at 8 GHz | -156 dBm (1 Hz) typical |
| DANL at 2 GHz (noise cancellation, preamp off) | -169 dBm (1 Hz) typical |
| DANL at 20 GHz | -150 dBm (1 Hz) typical |
| DANL at 40 GHz | -144 dBm (1 Hz) typical |
Amplitude & Level
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Range | Displayed noise floor up to +30 dBm |
| WCDMA ACLR Dynamic Range | 88 dB (with noise cancellation) |
| Total Measurement Uncertainty at 8 GHz | <0.4 dB |
| Maximum Safe Input DC Voltage (AC coupled) | 50 V |
| Maximum Safe Input DC Voltage (DC coupled) | 0 V |
| Maximum CW RF Power (RF attenuation = 0 dB) | 20 dBm (0.1 W) |
| Maximum CW RF Power (RF attenuation >= 10 dB) | 30 dBm (1 W) |
Signal Analysis & Demodulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Multi-Standard Radio Analyzer (MSRA) | Supported (runs multiple measurement applications in parallel) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector | 2.92 mm male, 50 Ω |
Signal Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth | 8.3 GHz (with R&S FSW-B8001 option) |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Measurement Range | DANL to +30 dBm |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (Options)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B320) | 320 MHz |
| I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B512) | 512 MHz |
| I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B1200) | 1.2 GHz |
| I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B2001) | 2 GHz |
| I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B4001) | 4.4 GHz |
| I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B6001) | 6.4 GHz |
| I/Q Demodulation Bandwidth (with FSW-B8001) | 8.3 GHz |
Hardware & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 1280 × 800 pixels (WXGA) |
| LAN Port | 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) |
| External Reference Output | BNC female, 10 MHz |
| GPIB Interface | Supported (via FSW-B10 option) |
Environmental & Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4600 m |
Technology
Superheterodyne Signal & Spectrum Analysis
Applications
Microwave link testing, aerospace and defense radar, automotive radar, and satellite communication measurements