Compact signal and spectrum analyser speeds production tests
The R&S FPS is available in five versions for maximum frequencies of up to 4, 7, 13, 30 and 40 GHz. The instrument supports all relevant mobile radio and wireless standards an can demodulate 802.11ac WiFi signals at an analysis bandwidth of up to 160 MHz. The versions with higher maximum frequencies are ideally suited for applications related to satellite surveillance and for production tests of modules in aerospace and defence industries.
The instruments are based on the latest processor technologies. The spectrum analyser stands out through very high performance in compute-intensive tasks. For example, in WCDMA signals the Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) of four adjacent channels is calculated in less than 10 ms, with a standard deviation of less than 0.05 dB – a unique value in this category. Also the analysis of mobile radio modulation is conducted faster than with any other instrument – a factor very relevant in component manufacturing.
In addition, the R&S FPS offers functions to efficiently program the measurement process. It can be complemented by the R&S SGS100A signal generator. Together, the two instruments form a complete small system for measurement applications that require the smooth interplay of signal generator and spectrum analyser. An example where such an interplay is required is testing power amplifiers of mobile handsets.
In complex production test environments, space is an important factor. For this reason, the FPS has been designed as a screenless device with an overall height of just two height units. Users access and control the FPS through the computer of the test system or across the network. A small screen at the front panel displays relevant status information such as the current IP address
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