The Rohde & Schwarz FPL1003 is a benchtop spectrum analyzer engineered for RF measurement across 5 kHz to 3 GHz. This instrument delivers laboratory-grade performance in a portable form factor, combining a 10.1-inch touchscreen interface with measurement capabilities that often eliminate the need for external power sensors. Built-in carrying handle and optional battery support enable field deployment without sacrificing measurement integrity.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 5 kHz to 3 GHz
• Analysis Bandwidth: 12.8 MHz standard; 40 MHz optional
• Resolution Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 10 MHz (sweep filters); 1 Hz (FFT filters); 100 kHz to 10 MHz in 1/2/3/5 steps (sequence)
• Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): −152 dBm/Hz typical (5 MHz ≤ f < 2 GHz, without preamplifier); −167 dBm/Hz typical with FPL1-B22 option (10 MHz ≤ f < 2 GHz)
• Phase Noise: −108 dBc (1 Hz) at 10 kHz offset, 1 GHz carrier
• Third-Order Intercept Point (TOI): +20 dBm nominal (300 MHz to 3 GHz)
• 1 dB Compression Point: +7 dBm typical
• Amplitude Accuracy: 0.5 dB low-level measurement uncertainty; 0.3 dB overall nominal
• Spurious Response: −70 dBc up to 10 MHz offset; −80 dBc at higher offsets
• Maximum Input Power: 30 dBm
• Frequency Resolution: 0.01 Hz
• Frequency Stability (Aging per Year): 1 × 10⁻⁶ standard; 1 × 10⁻⁷ with FPL1-B4 option
– Key Features
• Supported measurements: ACLR, harmonic distortion, TOI
• Gesture-controlled touchscreen interface
• Type N RF input connector
• BNC external trigger input
• Four USB 2.0 Type A ports
• Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• DVI-D external monitor output
– Electrical Specifications
• AC Power: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz and 400 Hz
• Optional DC Power: 12 V or 24 V DC (FPL1-B30 option) for vehicle operation
• DC Current Draw: 5.5 A @ 12 V or 2.7 A @ 24 V (FPL1003, FPL1007 models)
– Typical Applications
Laboratory characterization, production testing, field service, and multicarrier signal analysis in RF and microwave environments.
