Rohde & Schwarz FSC3 Spectrum Analyzer with Tracking Generator

Overview

The Rohde & Schwarz FSC3 with integrated tracking generator is a compact, cost-efficient spectrum analyzer offering professional RF measurement and testing capabilities with Rohde & Schwarz quality. Designed for applications ranging from RF product development and component testing to production and training, this model delivers excellent RF characteristics, high measurement accuracy, and fast transmission measurements. Its minimal footprint makes it ideal for lab benches, and it fits efficiently in 19-inch rack installations.

Key Features

• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 3 GHz
• Resolution bandwidths: 10 Hz to 3 MHz
• Internal tracking generator for transmission measurements
• High sensitivity: <−141 dBm at 1 Hz (optionally <−161 dBm with preamplifier)
• High third-order intercept: >10 dBm (typical 15 dBm)
• Low measurement uncertainty: <1 dB
• Low power consumption: 12 W

Measurement Capabilities

• Scalar transmission measurement for cables, filters, and amplifiers
• Noise marker for 1 Hz bandwidth noise power determination
• Frequency counter with 0.1 Hz resolution
• Limit line monitoring (pass/fail compliance testing)
• AM modulation depth measurement
• Harmonics and total harmonic distortion (THD) measurement
• AM/FM audio demodulation with built-in speaker and headphone output
• Field-strength measurements with antenna factor compensation (dBμV/m)
• Pulsed signal power measurement with presets for GSM and EDGE standards
• EMC issue detection using R&S HZ-15 near-field probe set (30 MHz to 3 GHz)
• Channel power measurement for 3GPP WCDMA, cdmaOne, CDMA2000, and LTE standards
• Occupied bandwidth (OBW) measurement
• Adjacent channel power (ACLR) measurement
• Gated sweep for burst signal analysis
• Spurious emissions measurement

Applications

• RF product development and component testing
• Cable, filter, and amplifier characterization
• Manufacturing and production test operations
• Service and maintenance work
• RF engineer training and education
• EMC and regulatory compliance testing

Included Accessories

• Power cable
• USB cable for PC connection
• Quick start guide
• CD-ROM containing operating manual and service manual