Rohde & Schwarz FPC Series - FPC-COM2 Spectrum Analyzer Bundle

Outstanding quality and innovation does not have to come with a high price tag. The R&S FPC spectrum analyzer offers unrivaled performance at an affordable price. It is engineered in Germany and designed to meet the same quality standards as highend instruments.

Key facts:

• RF performance engineered in Germany

• 10.1" WXGA (1366 × 768 pixel) display – largest and highest resolution in class

• Tracking generator and independent CW signal generator

• Built-in VSWR bridge

• One port vector network analyzer with Smith chart display

Bundle Includes:

• FPC1500 Spectrum Analyzer

• FPC-B2 Spectrum analyzer frequency upgrade, 1 GHz to 2 GHz

• FPC-B3 Spectrum analyzer frequency upgrade, 2 GHz to 3 GHz (requires FPC-B2)

• FPC-B22 Preamplifier

• FPC-K7 Modulation Analysis

• FPC-K42 Vector Network Analysis

• FPC-K43 Receiver mode

• FPC-K55 Advanced Measurements

Investment protection

The R&S FPC is future-proof thanks to the unique Rohde & Schwarz upgrades. The base unit covers a frequency range from 5 kHz to 1 GHz, with keycode-activated upgrades available. The R&S FPC can be upgraded with a software keycode. All options are installed and can be user-enabled. The unique Rohde & Schwarz upgrades do away with additional upgrade calibration.

High resolution

The R&S FPC has the largest, highest-resolution display of any entry level spectrum analyzer. More horizontal plus more vertical display size and resolution means more signal details in unprecedented clarity. This top-class R&S FPC display visualizes the outstanding signal measurement quality.

Easy virtual control

Simple and intuitive controls are changing the industry. The R&S FPC connects to R&S InstrumentView as well as to R&S MobileView remote control platforms via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi. R&S InstrumentView (PC software) and R&S MobileView (iOS/Android app) are powerful all-in-one remote-control applications that come bundled with the R&S FPC.

One-port vector network analyzer

The unique design with an internal VSWR bridge lets the R&S FPC1500 perform one-port vector reflection measurements. This feature enables impedance measurements of RF antennas or RF circuits using the Smith chart display or distance-to-fault measurements to detect faulty locations in long RF cables.

Tracking generator

RF engineering often requires testing of passive or active RF circuits that do not generate any independent RF signals, such as amplifiers, filters or RF cables. A standalone spectrum analyzer is not enough, a signal generator is needed. The R&S FPC1500 features a tracking generator function for measuring transmissions in RF filter and general frequency response measurements.

Signal generator

The R&S FPC1500 has an integrated signal source with an independent mode. This unique capability enables the R&S FPC1500 to act as a continuous wave (CW) signal generator. The source can be used as an LO signal for mixer measurements or as an input signal for amplifier gain measurements.

Modulation analysis

Basic digital modulation formats are used in many applications, such as near-field communications. The R&S FPC supports both ASK and FSK analysis. The digital modulation displays include trace, eye diagram, modulation error and symbol analysis. Specialized configuration presets for Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are available, too. Demodulated audio is supported via the built-in speaker or headphone jack.

Receiver mode

The R&S FPC comes with the R&S FPC-K43 receiver mode option for EMI debugging of circuit boards, integrated circuits or cable shielding. The R&S FPC-B22 preamplifier compensates for coupling loss of probes and increases sensitivity to detect small interfering signals. Cost-effective yet powerful, the R&S®FPC can analyze and locate disturbance sources during development.

Ready for teaching lab

The R&S FPC spectrum analyzer is ideal for labs where students learn about RF. It combines a user-friendly concept with state-of-the-art technology – at an affordable price. The large 10.1" high-resolution screen shows every signal detail, and several students can share an analyzer. The free remote-control software lets professors remotely assist or monitor students.