The Rohde & Schwarz FPC1500 is a 1GHz spectrum analyser that has a good price to quality ratio. This spectrum analyser with advanced measurement functions has a 1GHz bandwidth and a large, high-quality WXGA 10.1-inch display. Moreover, the FPC1500 features a tracking generator, an independent CW signal generator, and a built-in VSWR bridge. The spectrum analyser can be easily connected to a PC via USB or LAN. Of course, it is also possible to store measurement data using a USB stick.
There are 2 options to increase the frequency range, namely the 1 to 2 GHz option and the 2 to 3GHz option. If you need a 3GHz frequency, you also need to buy the 1 to 2GHz option! It is also possible to buy the entire bundle in one package
| Model | FPC1000 | FPC1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking generator | No
| Yes
|
| Price |
| Bandwidth | 5 kHz - 1 GHz (up to 3 GHz option) |
| RBW | 1 Hz - 3 MHz |
| Noise level | Up to -150 dBm/Hz, with pre-amplifier up to -165 dBm/Hz |
| Phase noise | < –92dBc (1Hz) (f=500 MHz, 30kHz offset) |
| Interfaces | USB, LAN, Wi-Fi |
| Display | 10.1" WXGA 1366 x 768 |
| Weight | 3.0 kg |
| Dimensions | 396 x 185 x 156 mm |
| Rackmount kit for 19" rack (hardware) | ZZA-FPC1 | |
| RF teaching kit (hardware) | FPC-Z10 | |
| 1 GHz to 2 GHz bandwidth upgrade (software) | FPC-B2 | |
| 2 GHz to 3 GHz bandwidth upgrade (FPC-B2 required) (software) | FPC-B3 | |
| Preamplifier (software) | FPC-B22 | |
| Wi-Fi support (software) | FPC-B200 | |
| Receiver mode (software) | FPC-K43 | |
| Modulation analysis (AM, FM, ASK, FS) (software) | FPC-K7 | |
| Advanced measurements (channel power, ACLR, OBW, SEM) (software) | FPC-K55 | |
| Vector network analyzer measurements (for FPC1500 only) (software) | FPC-K42 |
The Rohde & Schwarz FPC1500 spectrum analyser is supplied with: