Specifications are guaranteed under the following conditions:
30 minutes warmup time at ambient temperature, specified environmental conditions met, calibration cycle adhered to, and total calibration performed.
Data without tolerances: typical values only. Data designated "nominal" apply to design parameters and are not tested.
Frequency
Frequency range 20 Hz to 3.5 GHz20 Hz to 7 GHz20 Hz to 26.5 GHz20 Hz to 40 GHz
Frequency resolution0.01 Hz
Internal reference frequency, nominal
Aging per day
Aging per year1)2 x10
Temperat ure dri ft ( 0 °C to +50°C)5 x10
Total error limit (per year)2.5 x10
External reference frequency 10 MHz or n × 1 MHz, n = 1 to 16
Frequency displaywith marker
Resolution0.1 Hz to 10 kHz (as a function of span)
Error limit (sweep time >3 × auto sweep time)±(marker frequency × reference error + 0.5 % × span + 10 % × resolution bandwidth + 1/2 (last digit))
Frequency countermeasures the marker frequency
Resolution0.1 Hz to 10 kHz (selectable)
Count accuracy (S/N >25 dB)±(frequency × reference error + 1/2 (last digit))
Display range for frequency axis0 Hz, 10 Hz to full span
Resolution/error limit of display range0.1 Hz/1%
Spectral purity (dBc (Hz))
SSB phase noise, f ≤500 MHz
Carrier offset100 Hz<–87<–81
Sweep time
Span = 0 Hz1 µs to 2500 s in 5% steps
Span ≥10 Hz5 ms to 16 000 s in steps ≤10%
Error limit<1%
Picture refresh rate (span ≤7 GHz)>20 updates/s with 1 trace, >15 updates/s with 2 traces
Sampling rate50 ns (20 MHz A/D converter)
Number of pixels500
Time measurementwith marker and cursor lines
Resolution50 ns
Sweep triggerfree run, single, line, video, gated, delayed, external
Zero spanadditionally pretrigger, posttrigger, trigger delay
Resolution bandwidths
3 dB bandwidths (in 1/2/3/5 steps)1 Hz to 10 MHz
FFT filter (in 1/2/3/5 steps) (see also page 16)1 Hz to 1 kHz
1)
1x10
–9
for f >500 MHz see diagram below
1 kHz<–107<–100
10 kHz<–120<–114
2)
100 kHz
1 MHz
2)
<–119<–113
<–138<–132
–7
–8
–7
SSB phase noise (typical values)
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dBc (Hz)
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
SSB phase noise
–120
–130
–140
–150
–155
100 Hz1 kHz10 kHz100 kHz10 MHz1 MHz
FSEA 500 MHz
FSEA 3.5 GHz
FSEB/M/K 500 MHz
FSEB/M/K 3.5 GHz
FSEM/K 26 GHz
FSEK 40 GHz
Carrier offset
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Specifications
FSEA30FSEB30FSEM30 FSEK30
Bandwidth error≤3 MHz<10 %
5 MHz<15%
10 MHz+25%, –10%
Shape factor 60:3 dB <1 kHz<6
1 kHz to 2 MHz<12>2 MHz< 7
Video bandwidths1 Hz to 10 MHz, 1/2/3/5 steps
Level
Display rangenoise floor displayed to 30 dBm
Maximum input level
RF attenuation 0 dB
DC voltage0 V
CW RF power20 dBm (=0.1 W)
Pulse spectral density97 dBµV (MHz)
RF attenuation ≥10 dB
DC voltage0 V
CW RF power30 dBm (=1 W)
Max. pulse voltage150 V50 V
Max. pulse energy (10 µs)1mWs0.5 mWs
1 dB compression of input mixer
(0 dB RF attenuation)
Displayed average noise floor in dBm (0 dB RF attenuation, RBW 10 Hz, VBW 1 Hz, 20 averages, trace average, span 0 Hz, termination 50 Ω)
Frequency 20 Hz<–80<–74
>90 dBc for f >150 MHz
(TOI >15 dBm,
20 dBm typ. )
Intermodulation-free range at –40 dBm mixer level105 dB
Intercept point k2 (dBm)>25, >40 typ. for
f <50 MHz, >45,
>50 typ. for f >50 MHz
Immunity to interference
Image frequency (dB)>80, >90 typ. >80, >90 typ. for f <22 GHz
Intermediate frequency (dB)>100 dB>75 dB
Spurious response (f >1 MHz, without input signal,
0 dB attenuation)
Span <30 MHz<–110 dBm
Span ≥30 MHz<–100 dBm
f
= 25.06 MHz, 25.175 MHz, 5.7172 GHz<–100 dBm
in
fin = 60 MHz<–110 dBm<–100 dBm
f
= 14.1894 GHz, 15.6722 GHz
in
Span >10 MHz−90 dBm
Other interfering signals (mixer level <–10 dBm)<–80 dB
3)
+10 dBm nominal
>94 dBc for f >100 MHz
>80 dBc for f >7 GHz,
(TOI >17 dBm, 22 dBm typ.;
>10 dBm for f >7 GHz)
>25 for f <150 MHz, >35 typ.,
>40 for f >150 MHz, >45 typ.
>75, >80 typ. for f >22 GHz
<–75 dB3)
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Specifications
FSEA30FSEB30FSEM30 FSEK30
Level display
Measurement display500 × 400 pixels (with one diagram displayed); max. 2 diagrams with independent settings
Logarithmic level range10 dB to 200 dB, in steps of 10 dB
Linear level range10% of reference level per division (10 divisions) or logarithmic scaling
Tra cesmax. 4 per diagram (max. 2 if 2 diagrams are displayed)
Trace detectormax peak, min peak, auto peak (normal), sample, rms, average
Trace functionsclear/write, max hold, min hold, average
Setting range of reference level
Logarithmic level display–130 dBm to 30 dBm, in steps of 0.1 dB
Linear level range7.0 nV to 7.07 V in steps of 1%
Units of level axisdBm, dBµV, dBmV, dBµA, dBpW (logarithmic and linear level display);
Trigger sourcefree run, line, video, RF, external
Delay time100 ns to 10 s, resolution 1 µs min. or 1% of delay time
Error of delay time±(1 µs + (0.1% x delay time))
Delayed sweep time2 µs to 1000 s
Gated sweep
Tri gge r so urceexternal, RF level
Gate delay1 µs to 100 s
Gate length1 µs to 100 s, resolution min. 1 µs or 1% of gate length
Error of gate length±(1 µs + (0.05% × gate length))
Gap sweep (span = 0 Hz)
Trigger sourcefree run, line, video, RF, external
Pretrigger1 µs to 100 s, 50 ns resolution, dependent on sweep time
Trigger to gap time1 µs to 100 s, 50 ns resolution, dependent on sweep time
Gap length1 µs to 100 s, 50 ns resolution
quasi-analog display of all results
mV, µV, mA, µA, pW, nW (linear level display)
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Specifications
FSEA30FSEB30FSEM30 FSEK30
Audio demodulation
AF demodulation typesAM and FM
Audio outputloudspeaker and headphones output
Marker stop time100 ms to 60 s
Inputs and outputs (front panel)
RF inputN female, 50 Ωadapter system, 50 Ω, N
male and female, 3.5 mm
male and female
VSWR (RF attenuation ≥10 dB)
f <3.5 GHz<1.5
f <7 GHz–<2.0
f <26.5 GHz–<3<2.5
f <37 GHz––<2.5
f <40 GHz––2.5 typ.
Attenuator0 dB to 70 dB, selectable in 10 dB steps
Probe power+15 V DC, –12.6 V DC and ground, max. 150 mA
Power supply and coding connector for antennas etc
12-contact Tuchel
(antenna code)
Supply voltages±10 V, max. 100 mA, ground
AF outputZ
= 10 Ω , jack plug
out
Open-circuit voltageadjustable up to 1.5 V
Inputs and outputs (rear panel)
IF 21.4 MHzZ
Level0 dBm at reference level, mixer level > –60 dBmVideo outputZ
Voltage (resolution bandwidth ≥1 kHz)0 V to 1 V, full scale (open-circuit voltage); logarithmic scaling
Reference frequency
Output, usable as inputBNC female
Output frequency10 MHz
Level10 dBm nominal
Input1 MHz to 16 MHz, integer MHz
Required level>0 dBm into 50 Ω
Sweep outputBNC female, 0 V to 10 V in sweep range
Power supply connector for noise sourceBNC female, 0 V and 28 V, selectable
External trigger/gate inputBNC female, >10 kΩ
Volta ge–5 V to +5 V, adjustable
IEC/IEEE-bus controlinterface to IEC625-2 (IEEE 488.2), command set: SCPI 1994.0
Connector24-contact Amphenol female
Interface functionsSH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP1, DC1, DT1, C11
Serial interfaceRS-232-C (COM 1 and COM 2), 9-contact female connectors
Mouse interfacePS/2 mouse compatible
5)
Plotter
Printer interfaceparallel (Centronics compatible) or serial (RS-232-C)
Keyboard connector5-contact DIN female for MF-2 keyboard
User interface25-contact Cannon female
Connector for external monitor (VGA)15-contact female
via IEC/IEEE bus or RS-232-C; plotter language: HP-GL
General data
Display24 cm LC TFT colour display (9.5")
Resolution640 × 480 pixels (VGA resolution)
Pixel failure rate<2 x 10
Mass memory1.44 Mbyte 3 ½" diskette drive, hard disk
Operating temperature range
Nominal temperature range+5°C to +40 °C
Limit temperature range0°C to +50°C
Storage temperature range–40°C to +70°C
Humidity+40°C at 95 % relative humidity (IEC68-2-3)
Mechanical resistance
Vibration, sinusoidal 5 Hz to 150 Hz, max. 2 g at 55 Hz; 55 Hz to 150 Hz, 0.5 g const.
to IEC68-2-6, IEC 68-2-3, IEC1010-1, MIL-T-28800D, class 5
Vibration, random10 Hz to 300 Hz, acceleration 1.2 g (rms)
–5
adapter system, 50 Ω,
N male and female, K
male and female, 2.4 mm
female
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Specifications
FSEA30FSEB30FSEM30 FSEK30
Shock40 g shock spectrum, to MIL-STD-810 D and MIL-T-28800 D, classes 3 and 5
Recommended calibration interval1 year (2 years for operation with external reference)
RFI suppressionto EMC directive of EU (89/336/EEC) and German EMC legislation
Power supply
AC supply200 V to 240 V: 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 100 V to 120 V: 50 Hz to 400 Hz, class of protection I to VDE 411
Power consumption180 VA195 VA230 VA230 VA
Safetyto EN61010-1, UL3111-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1, IEC 1010-1
Test markVDE, GS, UL, cUL
Dimensions in mm (W x H x D)435 x 236 x 460 (5 HU)435 x 236 x 570 435 x 236 x 570
Weight in kg22.723.225.225.8
1)
After 30 days of operation.
2)
Valid for span >100 kHz.
3)
For models with option FSE-B23: <–50 dBm.
4)
For frequencies >7 GHz: error after calling peaking function. For sweep times <10 ms/GHz: additional error 1.5 dB.
5)
The plot function is not available if option FSE-B15 is installed.
Specifications
FFT filter
High frequency resolution due to very small shape factor of 2.5
Extremely short measurement time, up to 150 times faster than with conventional
filters
Resolution bandwidths (RBW)
3 dB bandwidth
in 1/2/3/5 steps1 Hz to 1 kHz
Bandwidth error2%, nominal
Shape factor 60:3 dB 2.5, nominal
Display range for frequency axis
Min. span25
Max. span100000
100
10
time in s
wee
1
1
1
0
0,0
Sweep time for 10 kHz Span
1
1
Level measurement error
Additional total level error,
referred to RBW 5 kHz<1dB
Max. display range100 dB
Immunity to interference
Spurious response≤100 dBm
1 dB Attenuator FSE-B13
Frequency rangemax. 7 GHz (stop frequency ≤7 GHz)
Setting range of RF attenuation0 dB to 70 dB
Step width1 dB
Additional attenuator uncertainty<0.1 dB
x RBW
x RBW, max. 2 MHz
FFT filt
Analog filte
External Mixing FSE-B21
LO output/IF input (front panel) SMA female, 50 Ω
LO signal7.5 GHz to 15.2 GHz
Amplitude+15.5 dBm ±3 dB
IF signal741.4 MHz
Full-scale level–20 dBm
IF input (front panel) SMA female, 50 Ω
IF signal741.4 MHz
Full-scale level–20 dBm
Level measurement error at IF inputs
(IF level –30 dBm,
reference level –20 dBm, RBW 30 kHz) <1 dB
Increased Level Accuracy FSE-B22
Total level error≤0.5 dB with 10 dB RF attenuation
Specifications are valid for:
Temperature range-/+20°C to +30°C
Frequency range10 MHz to 2 GHz
Resolution bandwidths5 kHz to 30 kHz/300 kHz/1 MHz
Signal level10 dB to 50 dB below reference level
Stop frequency≤2 GHz
Sweep time≥3 x auto sweep time
≤0.6 dB with 20/30/40 dB RF attenua-
tion
Broadband Output 741.4 MHz FSE-B23
FSE-B23 reduces the suppression of other interference signals to –50 dBm and
must not be combined with FSE-K10/-K11.
FSEAFSEBFSEMFSEK
Gain from RF input to
IF output (dB)
3 dB BW (MHz)
1)
f <7 GHz.
2)
7 GHz to 26.5 GHz.
3)
7 GHz to 40 GHz.
6644
1)
60 150
150
40 to 80
2)
1)
150
40 to 120
3)
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ConnectorBNC
Impedance50 Ω
For maximum bandwidth set instrument to 10 MHz RBW. The output level is a
function of the mixer level, which equals the input signal level minus the set RF
attenuation.
The typical loss between mixer level and IF output is 2 dB for FSEM/K, and 0 dB
for FSEA/B.
44 GHz Frequency Extension for FSEK FSE-B24
Frequency range20 Hz to 44 GHz
Intermodulation
3rd-order intercept point (TOI) ∆ f >5 x resolution bandwidth or >10 kHz
>40 GHz+15 dBm typ.
2nd harmonic intercept point (SHI)>25 dBm for f <150 MHz
>40 dBm for f >150 MHz
Level measurement error
Frequency response (10 dB RF attenuation)
40 GHz to 44 GHz<4.0 dB
1)2)
Total measurement error
(0 dB to 50 dB below reference level)