Rohde & Schwarz FSP7 9KHz-7GHz Spectrum Analyzer

The Rohde & Schwarz FSP7 is a spectrum analyzer operating from 9 kHz to 7 GHz, engineered for RF and microwave component testing, system validation, and wireless communication analysis. It delivers exceptional sensitivity and dynamic range to resolve low-level signals in the presence of large interfering signals, making it essential for development and production environments requiring precision signal characterization.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 7 GHz


• Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 10 MHz (1/3/10 steps)


• Video bandwidth: 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz (1/3/10 steps)


• Frequency span: 0 Hz (zero span) to 7 GHz, variable


• Input impedance: 50 Ohms Amplitude Measurements


• Amplitude range: −171 dBm to +30 dBm (typical)


• Displayed average noise level (DANL): −170 dBm typical at 1 GHz with preamplifier ON


• Reference level: −150 dBm to +30 dBm Optional Tracking Generator (configuration-dependent)


• Output power: −20 dBm to 0 dBm


• Harmonic distortion: Better than −40 dBc typical

Key Features

• Built-in selectable preamplifier for enhanced low-signal sensitivity


• Multiple trace modes: Normal, Average, Max Hold, Min Hold


• Gated triggering for event-synchronized measurements


• AM/FM demodulation for modulated signal analysis


• Real-time spectrum display with variable sweep time based on RBW and span

Measurement Capabilities

• Channel power measurement


• Adjacent channel power (ACPM)


• Occupied bandwidth determination


• Third-order intercept (TOI) characterization


• Spurious emissions detection


• Phase noise measurement (configuration-dependent)


• Low intrinsic phase noise for sensitive signal analysis


• High dynamic range for signal discrimination

Typical Applications RF component validation, wireless system development, spurious emissions compliance testing, device linearity assessment, and modulated signal analysis.