The Rohde & Schwarz FSVA7 is a high-performance spectrum and signal analyzer delivering precise RF characterization across 10 Hz to 7 GHz. Built for research, development, and production environments, it combines wide instantaneous analysis bandwidth with exceptional noise performance and phase stability. Engineers rely on this instrument for demanding measurements where measurement uncertainty and signal fidelity determine design validation success.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage
• 10 Hz to 7 GHz (standard)
• Extension to 20 Hz available via Option B29
• Type N (female) RF input connector with 50 Ω impedance
Analysis Capabilities
• Signal analysis bandwidth: up to 40 MHz standard; 160 MHz with R&S®FSV-B160 option
• 7.5 kHz channel filter support
• 200 Msample signal memory for long sequence recording
• Level measurement uncertainty: 0.4 dB (10 Hz to 7 GHz)
Noise and Dynamic Range
• Displayed Average Noise Level: –155 dBm at 1 GHz; –147 dBm at 30 GHz
• –162 dBm at 30 GHz with R&S®FSV-B24 preamplifier
• Phase noise: –110 dBc (1 Hz) at 10 kHz offset
• Third-order intercept: +15 dBm
• Residual spurious response: –90 dBm (RF attenuation 0 dB, f ≥ 100 MHz)
Amplitude Linearity
• Flatness: ±0.3 dB (nominal, f ≤ 7 GHz, +20–30 °C)
• Nonlinearity: < 0.15 dB (0 to –70 dB range)
• Deviation from linear phase: ±1° (nominal, f ≤ 7 GHz)
Measurement Performance
• Sweep time accuracy: 0.1% (span = 0 Hz); 1% (span ≥ 10 Hz swept)
• Bandwidth uncertainty: < 3% (nominal)
• Shape factor (60:3 dB): < 5 (nominal)
– Key Features
• Low noise floor enables detection of weak signals and distortion products
• Fast sweep speed and signal memory support time-domain analysis
• Flexible input filtering and attenuation control for high dynamic range measurements
– Typical Applications
• GSM/EDGE and EDGE Evolution
• WCDMA/HSPA and WCDMA/HSPA+
• LTE and LTE-Advanced
• WiMAX™
• WLAN (IEEE 802.11ac)
• CDM measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
Frequency extensions and bandwidth options expand measurement capability beyond the base 7 GHz upper limit. RF preamplifier and filter options optimize noise floor and selectivity for specific applications.
