The Rohde & Schwarz FSV3 is a high-performance spectrum analyzer engineered for precise RF signal analysis across demanding measurement applications. This instrument delivers accurate frequency characterization, flexible resolution bandwidth control, and rapid sweep capabilities—making it ideal for research, development, and production environments where signal integrity matters.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage
• Frequency range: 10 Hz to 3.6 GHz (DC-coupled); 1 MHz to 3.6 GHz (AC-coupled)
• Frequency resolution: 0.01 Hz
• Frequency readout: 0.01 Hz
Reference Frequency Stability
• Standard internal reference: 1 × 10⁻⁶ aging per year; 1 × 10⁻⁶ temperature drift (0–50 °C)
• With R&S FSV-B4 OCXO option: 1 × 10⁻⁷ aging per year; 1 × 10⁻⁷ temperature drift (model .02)
• With R&S FSV-B4 extended stability option: 1 × 10⁻⁸ temperature drift (model .03)
• With R&S FSV-B14 ultra-high precision option: 4 × 10⁻⁹ aging per year; 5 × 10⁻¹⁰ temperature drift
• Initial calibration accuracy: 5 × 10⁻⁷ (standard); 1 × 10⁻⁷ (with FSV-B4 OCXO)
Signal Analysis Bandwidth
• Standard: 28 MHz
• Optional: 40 MHz (R&S FSV3-B40); 200 MHz (R&S FSV3-B200)
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)
• Range: 1 Hz to 10 MHz in 1/2/3/5 sequence
• Extended options with R&S FSV3-B8E: 20 MHz, 28 MHz, 30 MHz, 40 MHz additionally
• Bandwidth uncertainty: < 3 % nominal; < 2 % with B8E option
• Shape factor (60 dB:3 dB): < 5 nominal; < 2 with B8E option
Sweep Performance
• Sweep time range (span = 0 Hz): 1 µs to 16,000 s
• Swept mode (span ≥ 10 Hz): 1.01 ms to 16,000 s
• FFT mode (span ≥ 10 Hz): 0.7 µs to 16,000 s
• Sweep time accuracy (span = 0 Hz): ±0.1 % nominal
• Fastest zero-span sweep: 1 µs
– Key Features
• Exceptional frequency resolution for detailed signal characterization
• Selectable resolution bandwidth with tight shape factor performance
• Flexible sweep modes—swept and FFT—for varied measurement requirements
• Multiple reference frequency options for applications demanding ultra-stable operation
• Expandable signal analysis bandwidth to 200 MHz for wideband signal capture
– Typical Applications
• RF component characterization and validation
• Spectral emissions and interference analysis
• Signal research in frequency domain
• Production and quality assurance testing
– Compatibility & Integration
The FSV3 accepts optional modules to extend bandwidth and frequency stability performance. Standard configuration supports DC-coupled operation from 10 Hz; AC-coupled measurements begin at 1 MHz.
