The Rohde & Schwarz FSQ8 is a signal and spectrum analyzer designed for aerospace, defense, and telecommunications applications requiring high-performance RF measurement and signal characterization. Operating from 20 Hz to 8 GHz, it delivers exceptional sensitivity and dynamic range for complex modulation analysis, transient capture, and spectrum measurements across demanding engineering environments.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 8 GHz
• Analysis Bandwidth: Up to 160 MHz (configuration-dependent)
• Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): −174 dBm at 1 GHz (typical)
• Phase Noise: −135 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, 1 GHz (typical)
• Third-Order Intercept (TOI): +15 dBm at 1 GHz (typical)
• Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): 1 Hz to 10 MHz (variable)
• Video Bandwidth (VBW): 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz (variable)
– Key Features
• Modulation analysis for digital and analog formats (AM, FM, PM, QAM, PSK)
• Transient signal analysis with high-speed triggering and capture
• Pulse measurements including width, rise/fall times, and duty cycle characterization
• Spectrum analysis: adjacent channel power (ACP), occupied bandwidth (OBW), channel power, and N-dB bandwidth
• Integrated noise figure measurement capabilities
• Multiple trigger modes: video, external, and delay triggering
• Internal and external local oscillator options
• Fast sweep times for rapid spectrum overview
– Interfaces & Control
Remote operation via GPIB, Ethernet, and USB interfaces. Internal storage and external media support for measurement results and instrument setups.
– Typical Applications
Aerospace and defense signal characterization, telecommunications system validation, modulation quality assessment, transient phenomenon investigation, and noise figure validation in RF systems.
– Compatibility & Integration
Integrates with signal analysis software suites and standard engineering operating systems. Compatible with Rohde & Schwarz RF accessories including attenuators, amplifiers, mixers, and antennas.
