Description
Spectrum analyzer 5kHz – 1GHz with tracking generator
- 5kHz – 1GHz frequency range
- Frequency upgradeable to 2GHz/3GHz via keycode
- RF performance engineered in Germany
- 10.1″ WXGA (1366 × 768 pixel) display – largest and highest resolution in its class
- Resolution bandwidth settings down to 1 Hz
- Tracking generator and independent CW signal generator
- Built-in VSWR bridge
- One-port vector network analyzer with Smith chart display (optional)
- Wi-Fi-enabled, supported by included remote control software (optional)
- 3 year standard warranty
Description
Rohde and Schwarz FPC1500 – Spectrum Analyzer with Tracking Generator (5kHz – 1GHz)
- 5kHz – 1GHz frequency range
- Frequency upgradeable to 2GHz/3GHz via keycode
- Tracking generator and independent CW signal generator
- Built-in VSWR bridge
- Several optional software packages available
The Rohde and Schwarz FPC1500 (order # 1328.6660.03) is a spectrum analyzer with frequency range of 5kHz – 1GHz, a tracking generator and built in VSWR bridge. The FPC1500 is easily upgraded via software keycode with a variety of options including a preamplifier, vector reflection measurement, modulation analysis and much more. Frequency is also upgradeable to 2 GHz and 3 GHz.
R&S FPC Spectrum Analyzer At a glance
Outstanding quality and innovation does not have to come with a high price tag. The R&S FPC spectrum analyzer provides unexpected performance at a budget-friendly price. It is engineered in Germany and designed to the same quality standards as high-end instruments.
Investment protection, high resolution and easy control – these traits make the R&S FPC spectrum analyzer a perfect tool for university laboratories, research institutions as well as production and service facilities.
The R&S FPC has the Value of Three: it is the only spectrum analyzer on the market that provides the value of three instruments. Incidentally, these are the three most commonly used instruments on an RF engineer’s workbench, for instance in IoT device development.
1. Spectrum analyzer
The R&S FPC is a spectrum analyzer that provides investment protection through software frequency upgrade capability. It features class-leading RF performance engineered in Germany. In addition, PC and mobile remote control options are available.
2. Vector network analyzer
The R&S FPC is a vector network analyzer that utilizes an integrated VSWR bridge to achieve one-port vector network analysis, with a Smith chart display available. Having an integrated VSWR bridge means there is no need to mount/dismount an external bridge during test operation.
3. Signal generator
The R&S FPC is a signal generator due to the unique independent source principle. Not only does it provide standard tracking generator functionality, it can also be used in free or coupled CW modes.
By combining the Value of Three instruments, the R&S FPC is truly unique. The advantages of this three-in-one concept reach further than having only one bench space occupied. A single instrument also means that to obtain the specified measurement performance, only a single investment and a single calibration are required.
Spectrum Analyzer
Investment protection
The R&S FPC is future-proof thanks to the unique Rohde & Schwarz upgrade path. The base unit covers a frequency range from 5 kHz to 1 GHz, with keycode-activated upgrades available.
The R&S FPC can be upgraded by simply entering a software keycode. All options are in place and can be enabled by the user. The unique Rohde & Schwarz upgrade path eliminates the need for additional upgrade calibration.
High resolution
The R&S FPC has the largest, highest-resolution display of any entry level spectrum analyzer. More horizontal plus more vertical display size and resolution means more signal details in unprecedented clarity. This class-leading display of the R&S FPC visualizes the outstanding quality of the signal measurements.
The quality of RF measurements strongly depends on suitable resolution bandwidth settings. Finer resolution bandwidth means more resolved spectral detail. High sensitivity is critical in many applications, e.g. when measuring extremely weak signals. The R&S FPC provides an extraordinarily low noise floor of typ. -150 dBm with 1 Hz resolution bandwidth setting.
The optional R&S FPC-B22 preamplifier increases sensitivity even further, to typ. -165 dBm. While most entry level spectrum analyzers can measure up to +20 dBm (100 mW), the R&S FPC is able to measure high-power signals of up to +30 dBm (1 W).
The combination of low noise floor and high max. input power provides an exceptionally wide measurement dynamic range in the R&S FPC.
The high measurement resolution of the R&S FPC fully utilizes the 10.1″ WXGA display.
Network Analyzer
Internal VSWR bridge
Due to its unique design utilizing an internal VSWR bridge, the R&S FPC1500 can perform one-port vector reflection measurements. This feature makes it possible to take impedance measurements on RF antennas or RF circuits with the Smith chart display or distance-to-fault measurements to detect faulty locations over a long RF cable.
Thanks to the built-in internal VSWR bridge, it is no longer necessary to mount/dismount an external VSWR bridge when switching between the measurement modes, e.g. from the spectrum analyzer mode to the vector network analyzer mode or vice versa.
One-port vector network analyzer
One-port vector network analysis is used for impedance matching on components or networks, such as antennas or filters.
Impedance matching is an integral part of RF engineering, used to adjust transmission bandwidth and balance power transmission. With its integrated VSWR bridge, the R&S FPC1500 becomes a one-port vector network analyzer that can perform all of these measurements.
Another application of measurements is distance-to-fault (DTF) measurement. It displays RF return loss or VSWR data versus distance. It reveals poor connections, damaged cables or faulty antennas quickly and provides information on physical distance from the calibration point to the faulty location.
Should calibration be needed to eliminate the effects of additional cables or adapters used to connect the analyzer to the device under test (DUT), the R&S ZN-Z103 automatic calibration unit performs the calibration in a single step.
R&S FPC1500 scalar transmission measurement with the R&S FPC-K42 option.
Smith chart
The Smith chart visualizes the complexreflection. In other words, it shows how resistive, capacitive or inductive a load is across the frequency range. With this information, it is easy to tune network components to optimize impedance matching.
R&S FPC1500 magnitude measurement with the R&S FPC-K42 option.
R&S FPC1500 Smith chart with the R&S FPC-K42 option.
Signal generator
Tracking generator
RF engineering often requires testing of passive or active RF circuits that do not produce any RF signal on their own, such as amplifiers, filters or even RF cables. A stand-alone spectrum analyzer is not sufficient here, a signal generator is required. The R&S FPC1500 features tracking generator functionality, which makes scalar transmission measurements possible, for example frequency response measurements on RF filters.
Independent signal source
The R&S FPC1500 can do even more, using its integrated signal source in an independent mode. This unique capability enables the R&S FPC1500 to act as a continuous wave (CW) signal generator. The source can be used e.g. as a LO signal for mixer measurements or as an input signal for amplifier gain measurements.
Typical university lab setup with the R&S FPC1500, oscilloscope and power supply.
In The Box
- FPC1500 Spectrum Analyzer with Tracking Generator
- Power cable
- USB cable for connection to PC
- Manual
- Calibration Certificate
Manuals/Guides
Brochures
Manuals
- Rohde & Schwarz InstrumentView – Software Manual
- Rohde & Schwarz FPC Spectrum Analyzer – Getting Started Guide
- User Manual
Spec Sheets
Software
Other
Manufacturer Specs
| Rohde & Schwarz FPC1500 Specifications | ||
| Frequency | ||
| Frequency range | R&S FPC1500 | 5 kHz to 1 GHz |
| with R&S FPC-B2 option | 5 kHz to 2 GHz | |
| with R&S FPC-B3 option | 5 kHz to 3 GHz | |
| Frequency resolution | 1 Hz | |
| Reference frequency, internal | ||
| Aging per year | 1 × 10–6 | |
| Temperature drift | 0 °C to +30 °C | 1 × 10–6 |
| +30 °C to +50 °C | 3 × 10–6 | |
| Achievable initial calibration accuracy | 5 × 10–7 | |
| Total reference uncertainty | (time since last adjustment × aging rate) + temperature drift + calibration accuracy | |
| Frequency readout | ||
| Marker resolution | 0.1 Hz | |
| Uncertainty | ±(marker frequency × reference uncertainty + 10 % × resolution bandwidth + ½ (span / (sweep points – 1)) + 1 Hz) | |
| Number of sweep (trace) points | 1183 | |
| Marker tuning frequency step size | span/1182 | |
| Frequency counter resolution | 0.1 Hz | |
| Count uncertainty | SNR > 25 dB | ±(frequency × reference uncertainty + ½ (last digit)) |
| Frequency span | 0 Hz, 10 Hz to 1 GHz | |
| with R&SFPC-B2 option | 0 Hz, 10 Hz to 2 GHz | |
| with R&SFPC-B3 option | 0 Hz, 10 Hz to 3 GHz | |
| Span uncertainty | 1 % (nom.) | |
| Spectral purity SSB phase noise | f = 500 MHz | |
| Carrier offset | 30 kHz | < –88 dBc (1 Hz), –92 dBc (1 Hz) (typ.) |
| 100 kHz | < –98 dBc (1 Hz), –103 dBc (1 Hz) (typ.) | |
| 1 MHz | < –120 dBc (1 Hz), –125 dBc (1 Hz) (typ.) | |
| Sweep time | ||
| Sweep time | span = 0 Hz | 100 μs to 100 s |
| 10 Hz ≤ span ≤ 600 MHz | 10 ms to 1000 s | |
| span > 600 MHz | 10 ms × span/600 MHz to 1000 s | |
| Uncertainty | span = 0 Hz | 1 % (nom.) |
| span ≥ 10 Hz | 3 % (nom.) | |
| Bandwidth | ||
| Resolution bandwidths | ||
| Range | -3 dB bandwidth | 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1/3 sequence |
| Bandwidth accuracy | 1 Hz ≤ RBW ≤ 300 kHz | < 5 % (nom.) |
| 300 kHz < RBW ≤ 1 MHz | < 10 % (nom.) | |
| Selectivity 60 dB:3 dB | < 5 (nom.) (Gaussian type filters) | |
| Video filters | ||
| Range | -3 dB bandwidth | 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1/3 sequence |
| Level | ||
| Display range | displayed noise floor to +30 dBm | |
| Maximum rated input level | ||
| DC voltage | 50 V | |
| CW RF power | 33 dBm (= 2 W) | |
| Peak RF power | duration < 3 s | 36 dBm (= 4 W) |
| RF output, duration < 3 s (R&S FPC1500 only) | 26 dBm (= 0.4 W) | |
| Max. pulse voltage | 150 V | |
| Max. pulse energy | pulse width 10 μs | 10 mWs |
| Intermodulation | ||
| Third-order intercept (TOI) | intermodulation-free dynamic range, signal level 2 × –20 dBm, RF attenuation = 0 dB, RF preamplifier = off | |
| fin = 1 GHz | +7 dBm (meas.) | |
| fin = 2.4 GHz | +10 dBm (meas.) | |
| Second harmonic intercept (SHI) | RF attenuation = 0 dB, RF preamplifier = off, signal level = –40 dBm | |
| fin = 20 MHz to 1.5 GHz | –60 dBc (nom.) | |
| Displayed average noise level | dB RF attenuation, termination 50 Ω, RBW = 100 Hz, VBW = 10 Hz, sample detector, log scaling, normalized to 1 Hz | |
| preamplifier R&SFPC1000/R&SFPC1500 = off | ||
| 1 MHz to 10 MHz | < –127 dBm,–135 dBm (typ.) | |
| 10 MHz to 2 GHz | < –142 dBm, –150 dBm (typ.) | |
| 2 GHz to 3 GHz | < –138 dBm, –147 dBm (typ.) | |
| preamplifier R&SFPC1000/R&SFPC1500 = on (requires R&SFPC-B22 option) | ||
| 1 MHz to 10 MHz | < –147 dBm, –157 dBm (typ.) | |
| 10 MHz to 2 GHz | < –158 dBm, –165 dBm (typ.) | |
| 2 GHz to 3 GHz | < –155 dBm, –163 dBm (typ.) | |
| Immunity to interference, nominal values | ||
| Image frequencies | fin – 2 × 30.15 MHz | < –70 dBc (nom.) |
| fin – 2 × 830.15 MHz | < –65 dBc (nom.) | |
| fin – 2 × 4042.65 MHz | –60 dBc (nom.) | |
| Intermediate frequencies | 30.25 MHz, 830.25 MHz, 4042.65 MHz | < –70 dBc (nom.) |
| Other interfering signals, signal level – RF attenuation < –30 dBm | spurious at fin – 2021.325 MHz | < –60 dBc (nom.) |
| Other interfering signals, related to local oscillators | Δf ≥ 300 kHz | < –60 dBc (nom.) |
| f = receive frequency | ||
| Residual spurious response | input matched with 50 Ω, without input signal, RBW ≤ 30 kHz, f ≥ 3 MHz, RF attenuation = 0 dB, Wi-Fi function disabled | < –90 dBm (nom.) |
| Level display | ||
| Logarithmic level axis | 1/2/5/10/20/50/100 dB, 10 divisions | |
| Linear level axis | 0 % to 100 %, 10 divisions | |
| Number of traces | 2 | |
| Trace detectors | max. peak, min. peak, auto peak, sample, RMS | |
| Trace functions | clear/write, max. hold, min. hold, average, view | |
| Setting range of reference level | -130 dBm to +30 dBm | |
| Units of level axis | dBm, dBmV, dBμV, V, W | |
| Level measurement uncertainty | ||
| Absolute level uncertainty at 100 MHz | +20 °C to +30 °C | < 0.3 dB |
| Frequency response (+20 °C to +30 °C) | 100 kHz ≤ f < 10 MHz | < 1.5 dB (nom.) |
| 10 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz | < 1 dB | |
| Attenuator uncertainty | < 0.3 dB | |
| Uncertainty of reference level setting | < 0.1 dB (nom.) | |
| Display nonlinearity | SNR > 16 dB, 0 dB to –50 dB, logarithmic level display | < 0.3 dB |
| Bandwidth switching uncertainty | reference: RBW = 10 kHz | < 0.1 dB (nom.) |
| Total measurement uncertainty | 95 % confidence level, +20 °C to +30 °C, SNR > 16 dB, 0 dB to –50 dB below reference level, RF attenuation auto | |
| 10 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz | < 1.25 dB, 0.5 dB (typ.) | |
| Trigger functions | ||
| Trigger | ||
| Trigger source | free run, video, external | |
| External trigger level threshold | low → high transition | 2.4 V |
| high → low transition | 0.7 V | |
| maximum | 3.0 V | |
| Tracking generator and independent source generator functions (FPC1500 only) | ||
| Frequency range | R&S FPC1500 | 5 kHz to 1 GHz |
| with R&S FPC-B2 option | 5 kHz to 2 GHz | |
| with R&S FPC-B3 option | 5 kHz to 3 GHz | |
| Measurements | tracking generator mode | Generator is coupled to swept frequency of spectrum analyzer to perform transmission measurements. A frequency offset can be set. |
| independent source mode | Generator is coupled to center frequency of spectrum analyzer or independent settable | |
| Output power | 2 MHz to 3 GHz | 0 dBm to –30 dBm (nom.) |
| Frequency response | 2 MHz to 3 GHz | ±3 dB (nom.) |
| Absolute level uncertainty at 100 MHz | +20 °C to +30 °C, at –10 dBm output power | ±1 dB (nom.) |
| Inputs and outputs | ||
| RF input | ||
| Impedance | 50 Ω (nom.) | |
| Connector | N female | |
| VSWR | 5 kHz ≤ f ≤ 1 GHz | < 1.5 (nom.) |
| 1 GHz < f ≤ 3 GHz | < 2 (nom.) | |
| Input attenuator | RF input only | 0 dB to 40 dB in 5 dB steps |
| AF output | ||
| AF demodulation types | AM and FM | |
| Connector | 3.5 mm mini jack | |
| Output impedance | 32 Ω (nom.) | |
| Voltage (open circuit) | VRMS adjustable from 0 V to > 100 mV | |
| External reference, external trigger | ||
| Connector | BNC, 50 Ω | |
| Mode | ext. reference, ext. trigger | |
| External reference | required level | 0 dBm |
| Frequency | 10 MHz | |
| External trigger threshold | low → high transition | 2.4 V |
| high → low transition | 0.7 V | |
| General data | ||
| Power supply | ||
| AC supply | input specifications | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 0.6 A to 0.4 A |
| Power consumption | 14 W (nom.) | |
| Safety | IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010.1 | |
| Test mark | VDE, GS, CSA | |
| Manual operation | ||
| Languages | Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish | |
| Remote control | ||
| Command set | SCPI 1997.0 | |
| LAN interface | 10/100BASE-T, RJ-45 | |
| USB | type B plug, version 2.0 | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.1″ | |
| Resolution | 1366 × 768 pixel | |
| Pixel errors | < 2 pixel | |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker | internal | |
| USB interface | type A plug, version 2.0 | |
| number of interfaces | 2 | |
| Mass memory | ||
| Mass memory | memory stick (not supplied), size ≤ 4 Gbyte, USB version 1.1 or 2.0 | |
| Data storage | internal | > 256 instrument settings and traces |
| on memory stick, ≥ 1 Gbyte | > 5000 instrument settings and traces | |
| Environmental conditions | ||
| Temperature | operating temperature range | +10 °C to +40 °C |
| storage temperature range | -20 °C to +70 °C | |
| Climatic loading | relative humidity | +25 °/+40 °C at 85 % relative humidity in line with EN 60068-2-30 |
| Mechanical resistance | ||
| Vibration | sinusoidal | EN 60068-2-6 |
| random | EN 60068-2-64 | |
| Shock | 40 g shock spectrum, in line with MIL-STD-810F, method 516.4 procedure 1, EN 60068-2-27 | |
| EMC | in line with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC including CISPR 11/EN 55011/group 1 class A (emission) EN 61326 table 2 (immunity, industrial) |
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| Dimensions (W × H × D) | without feet | 396 mm × 178 mm × 147 mm (15.6 in × 7 in × 5.8 in) |
| including feet | 396 mm × 185 mm × 156 mm (15.6 in × 7.3 in × 6.1 in) |
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| Weight | 3 kg (6.6 lb) | |
| Recommended calibration interval | 1 year | |
Tech Specs
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| Bandwidth Range Max | 1 GHz |
| Bandwidth Range Min | 5 kHz |
| Noise Floor | -165 dBm (-165 dB) |
| Tracking Generator | Yes |
| Type(Spectrum Analyzers) | Benchtop |
| Channel Power Measurement | Yes |
| Marker Measurement | Yes |
| Preamplifier | Yes |
| AM/FM Demodulation | Yes |
| Power Meter | No |
Test Equipment General Attributes |
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| Warranty | 3 YEARS |
| Additional Info/Comments | some specifications require optional items |
| Safety Approval | CSA, UL |
| Interfaces I/O | LAN / Ethernet, USB |
| Storage | Internal Memory, USB Flash Drive |
| Product Weight | 6.6 LBS |
| Product Height | 15.6 IN |
| Product Length | 7 IN |
| Product Width | 5.8 IN |
| Shipping Weight | 7.5 LBS |
| HTS/Schedule B Number | 9030400000 |
| ECCN Number | 3A992 |
| Power Supply Voltage | 120V/220V Universal |
| Country of Origin | Czech Republic |
