Rohde and Schwarz ESVP52 Test Receiver, 20 MHz to 1300 MHz

The Rohde & Schwarz ESVP52 is a programmable test receiver for RF and microwave measurements across signal monitoring, interference analysis, EMC testing, and component validation in laboratory and production environments. Operating from 20 MHz to 1300 MHz with a measurement range of −20 dBµV to +137 dBµV, the instrument delivers selective voltage and two-port measurements essential for automated test systems. Its dual-conversion architecture employs 1st intermediate frequencies of 810.7/310.7 MHz and a 2nd IF of 10.7 MHz, with selectable bandwidths of 7.5 kHz, 12 kHz, 120 kHz, and 1 MHz.

Tuning resolution spans 100 kHz, 10 kHz, or 1 kHz steps for precise frequency definition.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 20 MHz to 1300 MHz


• Measurement Range: −20 dBµV to +137 dBµV


• Demodulation Modes: AM wide, AM narrow, FM wide, FM narrow


• Intermediate Frequencies: 1st IF 810.7/310.7 MHz; 2nd IF 10.7 MHz


• Selectable Bandwidths: 7.5 kHz, 12 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz


• Tuning Steps: 100 kHz, 10 kHz, or 1 kHz increments


• RF Preamplifier: 10 dB (optional) for low-noise, low-distortion operation


• Calibration Generator Output: 90 dBµV ±0.3 dB into 50 Ω

Key Features

• Wide dynamic range and high overload capacity


• Automatic linearity testing distinguishes device non-linearity from test-item artifacts


• Oven-controlled crystal oscillator option (ESVP-B1) reduces frequency measurement error for radiomonitoring


• IEEE 488 (IEC/IEEE Bus) interface for remote control and ATE integration


• AC supply or 24 V battery operation

Typical Applications

• Selective voltage and two-port measurements


• RFI and interference measurements per CISPR, VDE, FCC, MIL, and VG standards


• Field-strength measurements with test antennas


• Adjacent-channel power, harmonics, spurious signals, intermodulation, and cross-modulation analysis


• Noise figure determination


• Screening effectiveness of cables and connectors


• Return loss measurement of two-terminal networks and two-ports

Compatibility & Integration Full operational and command-set compatibility with ESH 3 (9 kHz to 30 MHz) test receiver. Integrates into automatic test systems via IEEE 488 interface.