The R&S FSWP phase noise analyzer is the perfect tool for verifying clock sources to ensure accuracy of design requirements and proper operation.

30-Sep-2021

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Choose Rohde & Schwarz clock verification and substitution test solutions for excellent jitter and noise verification.

This application note reviews the fundamentals of residual or additive noise and addresses measurement techniques for determining the amplitude (AM) and phase noise added by two-port devices such as: amplifiers, mixers, block frequency converters, multipliers, dividers, and frequency synthesizers.

09-Oct-2017 | AN-No. 1EF100

This application note will focus on phase noise measurements for pulsed RF carriers such as those used for radar systems.

18-May-2016 | AN-No. 1EF94

This document provides the technical specifications of the R&S®Fxx-K30 noise figure measurement application.

When measurement performance counts, choose Rohde & Schwarz test solutions for testing oscillators, clocks and PLLs for phase noise, jitter, wideband noise and spurs.

The alternative approach presented in this paper employs a low phase noise local oscillator for direct down-conversion of the DUT signal.

09-May-2016

This application note provides basic information about frequency and phase settling time measurements and how the measurement is implemented inside modern phase noise analyzers.

28-Jun-2018 | AN-No. 1EF102

With the R&S®FSPN, Rohde & Schwarz enables increased efficiency and reproducibility of phase noise measurements and VCO characterization from lab to production.

It is recommended to use jitter measurement instruments for both the time and frequency domain in order to differentiate between fast and slow moving artifacts.

22-Aug-2017

Choose Rohde & Schwarz test solutions for mixers & frequency converters for dynamic range, ease of operation and phase noise performance reasons.

This paper describes the measurement of additive/residual phase noise of power amplifiers or multipliers for example for automotive RADAR sensors at 80 GHz using the interferometric measurement approach in combination with a phase noise and VCO tester R&S FSWP. The setup provides a way to characterize the additive/residual phase noise of amplifiers down to -150 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset even in the microwave range at 80 GHz.

11-Sep-2024 | AN-No. 1EF117

Provides the information required to prepare the instrument for use and start working.

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21-Jun-2023 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz and Zurich Instruments will present advanced test and measurement solutions for photonics at the LASER World of PHOTONICS tradeshow in Munich. Highlighted solutions include the R&S FSPN and R&S FSWP, two exceptionally powerful phase noise analyzers for characterizing laser systems. Visitors can also see demos of the R&S MXO 4 and R&S RTO6 oscilloscopes from Rohde & Schwarz as well as the Quantum Computing Control System (QCCS) and lock-in amplifiers from Zurich Instruments.

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Stable and clean power rail signals are the basis for a proper performance of any electronic design. Rohde & Schwarz provides a wide range of benchtop and handheld test solutions for Power Integrity testing.

Describes the types of memory and their usage in the R&S®FSWP and issues when working in secured environments.

Performing complex measurements at the push of a button, the R&S®FSWP is ideal for high performance radar and communication system applications. The phase noise tester can also be upgraded to a signal and spectrum analyzer. R&S®FSWP, FSWP, phase noise, VCO tester The new R&S®FSWP phase noise and VCO tester from Rohde & Schwarz sets new standards in terms of sensitivity and measurement speed.

Describes all instrument functions and remote control commands, including measurement and programming examples, for the base unit.

R&S®FSWP, FSWP, phase noise, VCO tester The R&S®FSWP phase noise and VCO tester from Rohde & Schwarz measures phase noise with high accuracy at frequencies beyond 50 GHz.

High‑end analysis of signal sources and components The R&S®FSWP with its outstanding sensitivity to measure phase noise is now additionally equipped with the Noise power ratio (NPR) option. The R&S®FSWP with its outstanding sensitivity to measure phase noise is now additionally equipped with the Noise power ratio (NPR) option.

New hardware and firmware for R&S®FSPN and R&S®FSWP devices

18-Jan-2023 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz introduces improved performance for phase noise analysis and voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) measurements. Both the high end R&S FSWP phase noise analyzer and VCO tester plus signal and spectrum analyzer in one instrument, and the R&S FSPN dedicated phase noise analyzer and VCO tester, are now upgraded. Simultaneous hardware and software upgrades improve the market-leading performance even further, reducing noise levels and measurement times, and increasing accuracy. Both analyzers include test sequence recording functions (SCPI recorder), unique for this class of instrument.

When the UK Quantum Technology Hub needed high-precision quantum clocks, they turned to Rohde&Schwarz for test and measurement expertisE

The new R&S FSWP phase noise and VCO tester media center und video site.

14-Aug-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz invites attendees to EuMW 2025 in Utrecht to “Discover the next wave of test and measurement” at booth A026 in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht. A key highlight of the exhibition will be the game-changing FSWX signal and spectrum analyzer.

02-Dec-2021 | Press Releases | Test & measurement for ADS

AFMETCAL, the Air Force Metrology and Calibration Authority, has ordered signal source analyzers (SSA) from Rohde & Schwarz. They will be operated in AFMETCAL’s precision measurement equipment laboratories (PMEL’s) and Air Force primary standards laboratory (AFPSL). The signal source analyzers are used for calibration of phase noise analog (AM, FM & PM) and digital modulation measurements. For phase noise measurement Rohde & Schwarz has also provided cross-correlation offering very high sensitivity, flexibility and fast measurement speed — all in one box.