Rohde & Schwarz FSV13 9KHz – 13.6GHz Spectrum Analyzer

The Rohde & Schwarz FSV13 is a spectrum analyzer delivering signal analysis across 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz. Engineered for R&D, manufacturing, and field service, it combines exceptional RF performance with dynamic range exceeding 80 dB (with preamplifier) and measurement capabilities spanning spectrum analysis, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, channel power, noise figure, intermodulation distortion, and harmonic analysis.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz


• Frequency span: Zero to 13.6 GHz maximum


• Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 10 MHz (1-2-3 sequence)


• Resolution step size: Typically 1/10th of RBW


• Minimum sweep time: 156 µs (10 MHz span, 1 Hz RBW)


• Measurement points: Up to 1,000,001 Dynamic Range and Noise


• Displayed average noise level (DANL): Better than −174 dBm at 1 GHz (preamplifier ON, 1 Hz RBW)


• Third-order intercept (TOI): Typically +13 dBm at 1 GHz


• Phase noise: Better than −114 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (1 GHz carrier)


• Dynamic range: >70 dB without preamplifier; >80 dB with preamplifier (10 MHz RBW) Analysis Bandwidth


• Standard IF bandwidth: 3 MHz


• Optional IF bandwidth: Up to 500 MHz (real-time analysis)

Key Features

• Eight simultaneous traces (normal, max/min hold, average, RMS)


• Detector types: Sample, peak, negative peak, RMS, average


• Modulation analysis support for ASK, QPSK, QAM, FSK


• Burst power and total power measurement

Typical Applications Signal characterization in communications systems, component validation in manufacturing, RF troubleshooting in field service, and distortion analysis in electronic design.

Compatibility & Integration The FSV13 operates as a standalone instrument with integrated measurement functions. Frequency-dependent performance applies to DANL, TOI, and phase noise specifications across the 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz range.