The Rohde & Schwarz FSV3000 series is a family of high-performance signal and spectrum analyzers built for research, development, and production environments requiring fast, accurate signal analysis. These instruments deliver comprehensive measurement capabilities across multiple frequency bands and analysis bandwidths, with particular strength in advanced wireless standards including 5G NR. The FSV3000 combines low phase noise, excellent dynamic range, and flexible bandwidth options to handle complex signal environments from baseband through millimeter-wave frequencies.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage
• Base models: 10 Hz to 4 GHz, 7.5 GHz, 13.6 GHz, 30 GHz, 44 GHz, or 50 GHz
• External harmonic mixers extend range to 325 GHz
• External frontends extend range to 50 GHz
Analysis Bandwidth
• Standard: up to 200 MHz across full frequency range (with YIG preselector bypass)
• Extended option (FSVA3000): up to 1 GHz
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)
• Standard: 1 Hz to 10 MHz (1/2/3/5 sequence)
• With R&S FSV3-B8E option: 20 MHz, 28 MHz, or 40 MHz
• Bandwidth uncertainty: <3% (nom.) standard; <2% (nom.) with B8E option
• Shape factor (60 dB:3 dB): <5 (nom.) standard; <2 (nom.) with B8E option
Phase Noise Performance
• SSB at 10 kHz offset (1 GHz): -114 dBc/Hz
• SSB at 1 kHz offset (1 GHz): <-101 dBc
• SSB at 100 kHz offset (1 GHz): <-115 dBc
• SSB at 1 MHz offset (1 GHz): 7.5 GHz)
• With R&S FSV3-B24 RF preamplifier (30 dB gain, 0 dB attenuation): -20 dBm (f ≤7.5 GHz); -23 dBm (f >7.5 GHz)
– Key Features
• Dual analysis bandwidth architecture for fast measurements and fine-grained detail
• Selectable resolution bandwidth options support CW interference rejection and narrow-band signal detection
• Low phase noise across frequency offsets enables precision frequency-domain analysis
• Optional preamplifier achieves -165 dBm sensitivity for detecting weak signals
• Input attenuation flexibility accommodates both weak and strong signal scenarios
– Compatibility & Integration
Optional I/Q data transfer capability supports external processing and streaming applications. External harmonic mixers and frontends from Rohde & Schwarz extend analysis into higher frequency bands.
