Rhode and Schwarz FSVA3030 Spectrum Analyzer

The Rohde & Schwarz FSVA3030 is a spectrum analyzer delivering signal analysis from 10 Hz to 30 GHz, with DC coupling down to 10 Hz and AC coupling from 10 MHz. Engineered for precision measurements in aerospace, defense, and wireless communications, this instrument combines exceptional dynamic range with flexible bandwidth options and advanced filtering capabilities. The analyzer achieves phase noise performance and sensitivity, making it suitable for demanding RF characterization, EMI diagnostics, and modulation analysis across multiple frequency bands.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency range: 10 Hz to 30 GHz (DC coupled); 10 MHz to 30 GHz (AC coupled); 2 Hz to 30 GHz with R&S®FSV3-B710 option


• Frequency resolution: 0.01 Hz


• Marker resolution: 1 Hz


• Frequency counter resolution: 0.001 Hz Phase Noise


• SSB phase noise: < –127 dBc (1 Hz) at 10 kHz offset (1 GHz carrier); –120 dBc/Hz


• Phase noise measurement application: R&S®FSV3-K40 optional module available Signal Analysis & Bandwidth


• Standard analysis bandwidth: 28 MHz


• Optional analysis bandwidth: 40 MHz, 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 1 GHz


• Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 10 MHz (1/2/3/5 sequence)


• RBW filter types: Standard, FFT, and RRC filters (18 kHz NADC, 24.3 kHz TETRA, 3.84 MHz 3GPP, 4.096 MHz)


• Bandwidth uncertainty: < 3% nominal


• Shape factor (60 dB:3 dB): < 5 nominal; < 2 nominal with R&S®FSV3-B8E option Dynamic Range & Sensitivity


• DANL: –153 dBm typical at 1 GHz; –167 dBm typical with optional preamplifier


• Third-order intercept (TOI): 20 dBm typical at 1 GHz


• Second harmonic intercept: 45 dBm nominal (100 MHz to 1.75 GHz); 80 dBm nominal (1.75 GHz to 22 GHz)


• Maximum input power: 30 dBm

Key Features

• Sub-hertz frequency resolution for precise carrier identification


• Multiple resolution bandwidth options with switchable filter types for standards compliance


• Selectable analysis bandwidth up to 1 GHz for wideband signal capture


• Optional preamplifier improves sensitivity by 14 dB at 1 GHz


• YIG preselector for harmonic rejection above 3.75 GHz

Typical Applications

• Spectrum emission mask validation


• Spurious emission and adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR) measurement


• Phase noise characterization


• EMI diagnostics and troubleshooting


• Analog demodulation analysis

Compatibility & Integration The FSVA3030 supports optional measurement modules and preselector configurations. Analysis bandwidth and resolution bandwidth settings must satisfy the constraint: (fcenter + ½ analysis bandwidth) ≤ 30 GHz.