FSW Signal and spectrum analyzer

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FSW Signal and spectrum analyzer
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Key facts

  • Unparalleled low phase noise and best sensitivity on the market
  • 8.3 GHz internal analysis bandwidth
  • 800 MHz real-time analysis bandwidth
  • SCPI recorder simplifies code generation
  • High dynamic range enables outstanding EVM performance
  • Design & Elektronik Award Innovator des Jahres

FSW signal and spectrum analyzer

Experience everyday excellence with the FSW, the high-performance signal and spectrum analyzer that redefines precision. Ideal for a variety of applications – from complex communication systems to RF components – this powerful analyzer is your trusted partner for reliable measurements and unparalleled phase noise performance. Whether developing high-performance radars or characterizing wideband components, the wide internal analysis bandwidth and exceptional accuracy of the FSW set signal analysis standards. You can trust the FSW for the most demanding tasks, day after day.

Features & benefits

Superior RF performance

RF performance that meets exacting demands

The FSW redefines the top-of-the-line signal and spectrum analyzers, offering superior RF phase noise, displayed average noise level, intermodulation suppression and dynamic range for ACLR and harmonic measurements.

Phase noise
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Phase noise

Phase noise at 10 GHz carrier frequency at 10 kHz offset from the carrier: typ. –133 dBc (1 Hz).

Advanced user interface

Designed for convenience  

  • 12.1’’ high resolution, multitouch display with gesture support - flat design with Windows 10 look and feel
  • Various measurements can be displayed simultaneously in separate windows, which makes result interpretation easier
  • Embedded SCPI recorder simplifies code generation for automatic, remote controlled measurements

Convenient user interface
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Convenient user interface

Advanced FSW with 12.1 inch high resolution, multitouch display and much more.

Keep up-to-date in 5G development

In-depth 5G physical layer signal analysis  

  • The FSW scalable, wide internal analysis bandwidth of up to 8.3 GHz allows you to capture the entire bandwidth of the downlink signal and evaluate the complete system.
  • R&S®FSW-K144 and R&S®FSW-K145 options cover downlink and uplink in-band measurements of 3GPP 5G NR. Each signal subframe is analyzed and a wide range of measurement results are provided, including the EVM, frequency and power of different channels and signals.

R&S®FSW-K144 5G NR downlink application
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R&S®FSW-K144 5G NR downlink application

R&S®FSW-K144 detects and sets many parameters automatically, giving you more time to concentrate on insights from the detailed analysis.

Extensive radar analysis functions

Fast and comprehensive radar signal analysis  

In addition to wide analysis bandwidth (up to 8.3 GHz), FSW analysis functions essential for radar testing.

  • The R&S®FSW-K6 pulse measurement application measures all relevant pulse parameters at the touch of a key
  • The R&S®FSW-K6S time sidelobe measurement option measures pulse compression parameters
  • The R&S®FSW-K60/K60H option analyzes frequency hopping signals

R&S®FSW-K6 pulse measurement option
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R&S®FSW-K6 pulse measurement option

The R&S®FSW-K6 pulse measurement application measures all relevant pulse parameters at the touch of a button.

Automotive radar signal analysis

Image-free wideband signal analysis in the E band  

The R&S®FSW85 signal and spectrum analyzer features a YIG preselector for frequencies between 8 GHz and 85 GHz, providing image-free spectrum analysis. The wide analysis bandwidth (up to 8.3 GHz) combined with the R&S®FSW-K60/-K60C transient analysis/chirp measurement option allows you to characterize up to 5 GHz wide FMCW signals such as those used in automotive radars.

Automotive radar measurements
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Automotive radar measurements

FMCW signal with 2 GHz bandwidth at 77 GHz measured with the R&S®FSW-K60C option and the R&S®FSW-B2001 2 GHz internal bandwidth extension

Ideal for satellite RF testing

High-performance measurement solutions for designing, developing and testing satellite payloads, payload subsystems and components  

The FSW offers dedicated measurement applications for the most critical measurements such as group delay, linearity, gain transfer, noise power ratio (NPR), etc. It also demodulates satellite RF signals of several standards such as DVB-S2X and OneWeb. The FSW scalable, wide analysis bandwidth (up to 8.3 GHz) meets the increasing demand for wide signal bandwidths.

R&S®FSW-K17 multicarrier group delay measurements
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R&S®FSW-K17 multicarrier group delay measurements

Measures absolute and relative group delay with high accuracy within milliseconds.

Real-time spectrum analysis

Don’t miss a thing with the real-time spectrum analysis option

The FSW real-time options allow users to reliably detect extremely short sporadic interference in the nanosecond range even in close proximity to powerful carriers – in a bandwidth of up to 800 MHz. Real-time spectrum analysis enables users to analyze existing frequency hopping algorithms and create alternative ones to prevent collisions between signals of different standards operating in the same frequency band.

Real-time spectrum of the ISM band at 2.4 GHz
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Real-time spectrum of the ISM band at 2.4 GHz

Analyzes and prevents collisions between signals of different standards operating in the same frequency band (e.g. WLAN and Bluetooth®).

Powerful vector signal analysis application

Digital signal analysis  

The R&S®FSW-K70 vector signal analysis option enables users to flexibly analyze digitally modulated single carriers down to the bit level. The clearly structured operating concept simplifies measurements despite a wide range of analysis tools.The R&S®FSW-K70M allows analysis of signals with two different modulation schemes, such as DVB-S2X signals.The R&S®FSW-K70P extension measures the raw bit error rate (BER) on PRBS data up to PRBS23.

Analysis of a 1024QAM modulated signal
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Analysis of a 1024QAM modulated signal

Constellation diagram, result table, symbol table and EVM distribution.

Available models

Available options

R&S®FSW - Media center

R&S®FC330ST/SR: Push the boundaries in the H band

Ready to push boundaries in the H band? Discover how you can extend the frequency range of your signal and spectrum analyzers to 220-330 GHz with Rohde & Schwarz.

04-Dec-2024

The art of signal generation

11-Oct-2024

#ThinkSix - Channel measurements in the D-band

High frequencies completely new to mobile radio mean that researching channel characteristics to determine the effects on transmitted signals of propogation delays resulting from reflection, and losses due to scattering, are a major requirement for 6G research. In this video we demonstrate a test setup for channel sounding in the D-band.

15-Dec-2022

Easy and optimized EVM measurement of 5G NR signals

EVM is an important figure of merit when testing DUTs. Customers expect test equipment to deliver excellent EVM performance out of the box, without the need for extensive configuration and calibration procedures.

13-Sep-2022

5G NR Testmodel Generation and Analysis

The video shows the generation and analysis of a 5G NR TM3.1 test model based on the R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator and R&S®FSW signal and spectrum analyzer.

12-Aug-2019

5G NR Signal Generation and Analysis

The video demonstrates how to quickly verify components with different important 5G NR physical layer parameters using the 5G NR generation and analysis options of the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and the R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer.

12-Aug-2019

5G NR Inband Selectivity Measurement

In this video, we demonstrate the multi-baseband capability of the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator to generate the wanted and the interfering signals for FR2 in one instrument.

12-Aug-2019

5G is now - How to meet 5G NR non-standalone (NSA) mode testing challenges

Get deeper information on one of the access procedures of 5G – the non-standalone mode.

01-Aug-2019

Application videos

Wideband modulated measurements with the R&S®SFI100A Vector Signal Generator

This video shows how the R&S®SFI100A simplifies modulated measurements at IF and in the sub-terahertz frequency region in combination with the R&S®FE110ST/FE170ST frontends.

11-Jun-2024

Towards 6G: MIMO measurements up to 110 GHz

This video demonstrates signal transmission and analysis of a 2x2 MIMO signal at 90 GHz.

12-Mar-2024

Towards 6G: Wideband sub-THz communication testing

Watch this video to learn about solutions developed to meet bandwidth needs for demanding applications such as early 6G research

12-Mar-2024

#ThinkSix - Channel measurements in the D-band

High frequencies completely new to mobile radio mean that researching channel characteristics to determine the effects on transmitted signals of propogation delays resulting from reflection, and losses due to scattering, are a major requirement for 6G research. In this video we demonstrate a test setup for channel sounding in the D-band.

15-Dec-2022

Beyond-FR2 signal generation & analysis and new 5G NR Release 17 features

The video highlights the pre-launch of the new 67 GHz frequency option for the R&S®SMW200A. The demo covers 5G NR Release-17-compliant signal generation and analysis with new bandwidth and SCS requirements. Signals are transmitted at frequency ranges beyond FR2, at around 60 GHz.

17-Jun-2021

Tailored OTA BTS test solution for FR2

Rohde & Schwarz introduces the R&S FE50DTR (dual transmit / receive) frontend modules. The frontends enable the up and down conversion of signals up to 50 GHz, while providing low-loss transmission at the lower IF frequency. The result is higher sensitivity on the receiver path and more power on the transmitter path. The modules can be mounted close to the OTA test chamber and provide excellent RF performance at a competitive price

16-Jun-2021

Automotive radar signal analysis in the E-band

Automotive radar signal analysis in the E-band with up to 8.3 GHz analysis bandwidth with just a single instrument.

20-Jan-2021

Demystifying 5G – 5G NR signal generation in the new 47 GHz frequency band

Watch this video to explore its underlying performance while measuring error vector magnitude (EVM) of a 100 MHz wide 5G NR signal at 47.2 GHz.

10-Dec-2019

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Debug all protocol networks commonly used in the automotive industry.

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