R&S FPL1000 spectrum analysers

Rohde & Schwarz has extended its R&S FPL1000 family of spectrum analysers with the introduction of two base models offering measurement frequencies up to 26.5 GHz. The latest models provide capabilities from 5 kHz to 14 GHz and 5 kHz to 26.5 GHz.

The R&S FPL1000 is a single measuring instrument for general-purpose applications and various types of measurements. It can analyse signals with a bandwidth of 40 MHz and has battery operation that features an internal generator up to 7.5 GHz. The portable instrument is suitable for spectral measurements, power measurements with power sensors, and analysing analog and digitally modulated signals.

Even in its basic configuration, the device is quick and intuitive for measurements including spectrum analysis with measurement functions such as channel power, ACLR, signal-to-noise ratio, spurious, harmonic distortions, third-order intercept point and AM modulation depth. Capabilities extend further to include statistical ADP and CCDF analysis and versatile marker functions. Measurement applications are also available for analysing analog and digitally modulated signals.

The R&S FPL1-K7 option turns the device into an analog modulation analyser for amplitude, frequency and phase-modulated signals. The base unit’s I/Q analyser supports the magnitude and phase presentation of I and Q within the analysis bandwidth. The I/Q data can be exported for further analysis with third-party software products. The R&S FPL1-K54 provides EMI measurements for diagnostics of RF interference. The R&S FPL1-K70 vector signal analysis option also characterises digitally modulated single-carrier signals. There are additional options for multi-modulation analysis and measurement of BER on PRBS data.

The series delivers solid RF performance: typical phase noise is -108 dBc at 10 kHz offset (1 GHz carrier), together with displayed average noise level (DANL) of -163 dBm using the optional pre-amplifier. The instrument is suitable for use in the lab, monitoring satellite ground stations, communication links, education, test houses, in production and in service facilities.