Rohde & Schwarz ESVP 20MHz-1.3GHz Measuring Receiver

The Rohde & Schwarz ESVP is a programmable measuring receiver for signal analysis and interference detection across 20 MHz to 1.3 GHz. Built for EMC testing, radiomonitoring, and radio communication analysis, it delivers amplitude measurements from -20 dBm to +137 dBµV with sub-1 dB accuracy and dynamic range exceeding 100 dB. The instrument supports selective voltage and two-port measurements across AM, FM, PM, SSB, ASK, FSK, PSK, and QAM modulations, with demodulation bandwidth spanning 1 Hz to 10 MHz and IF bandwidth options from 10 Hz to 10 MHz.

Frequency setting resolution reaches 100 Hz in SSB mode with frequency error below 5 × 10⁻⁹ (maximum 5 kHz at 1 GHz), improving to 2 × 10⁻⁹ with the optional oven-controlled crystal oscillator.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 20 MHz to 1.3 GHz


• Frequency Resolution: 100 Hz (SSB), 1 kHz standard


• Frequency Error: <5 × 10⁻⁹ typical; <2 × 10⁻⁹ with ESVP-B1 option


• Amplitude Range: -20 dBm to +137 dBµV


• Amplitude Accuracy: 100 dB


• Noise Figure: Typically 8 dB (preamplifier on)


• IP3: Typically +20 dBm (preamplifier off)


• Image Rejection: >70 dB typical (typ. 100 dB for 1020–1300 MHz)


• Spurious Response: <-70 dBc


• Phase Noise: <-100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset


• RF Input VSWR: 1.2 (10 dB attenuation), typically 1.3 (0 dB attenuation)


• Preamplifier: 10 dB gain, switchable


• Maximum Input: 7 V AC sinewave (0 dB attenuation); ~15 dB lower with preamplifier


• Demodulation Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 10 MHz


• IF Bandwidth: 10 Hz to 10 MHz

Key Features

• Programmable operation for automated test system integration


• Automatic frequency scanning across five programmable subranges


• 10 tracking input filters


• Excellent selectivity for adjacent-channel power, harmonics, and intermodulation measurements


• Modulation support: AM, FM, PM, SSB, ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM

Typical Applications

• EMC compliance testing and pre-compliance verification


• Radiomonitoring and signal surveillance


• Radio communication system analysis


• Interference detection and characterization


• Research and development in RF communications

Compatibility & Integration Programmable interface enables integration into automated measurement sequences and test frameworks for laboratory and field deployment.