DESCRIPTION:
The Rohde & Schwarz FSC3 is a compact and economical spectrum analyzer developed for engineers, technicians, educators, production facilities, and service organisations requiring dependable RF measurement capability up to 3 GHz. The instrument combines the renowned measurement quality of Rohde & Schwarz with an intuitive operating concept and space-saving bench-top footprint.
Covering frequencies from 9 kHz to 3 GHz, the FSC3 is ideally suited for analysing a broad range of communications and electronic systems including VHF and UHF radio networks, public safety communications, industrial wireless systems, telemetry equipment, IoT devices, wireless modules, broadcast systems, and general RF electronics. The frequency range also encompasses many wireless standards used in education, development, manufacturing, and maintenance environments.
The analyzer delivers excellent sensitivity, dynamic range, and amplitude accuracy, enabling reliable signal characterization, harmonic analysis, interference investigations, transmitter verification, and product testing. Fast measurement speed and simplified operation allow users to quickly obtain accurate results without requiring extensive spectrum analysis experience.
The FSC3 incorporates a colour display, intuitive menu structure, marker functions, peak search tools, channel power measurements, occupied bandwidth analysis, and signal characterization capabilities. These features make the instrument suitable for both routine troubleshooting and more detailed RF investigations.
Its compact size makes it particularly attractive for educational laboratories, production lines, repair facilities, service centres, and engineering workstations where available bench space is limited. USB and LAN interfaces support data storage, remote operation, and integration into automated test environments.
The FSC3 provides an effective balance between performance, simplicity, and affordability, making it an excellent solution for everyday RF measurement applications up to 3 GHz.
Keywords: Rohde & Schwarz FSC3, compact spectrum analyzer, 3 GHz RF analyzer, wireless communications testing, EMC troubleshooting, laboratory RF analyzer
Rohde & Schwarz FSC Series Models
| Model | Frequency Range | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| FSC3 | 9 kHz to 3 GHz | Enquiry Only |
| FSC6 | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | Enquiry Only |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | FSC3 |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 3 GHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth | 10 Hz to 3 MHz |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | Typically better than -141 dBm |
| Phase Noise | Typically -100 dBc (1 Hz) |
| Display | Colour TFT Display |
| Measurement Functions | Spectrum Analysis, Channel Power, Occupied Bandwidth |
| Marker Functions | Standard and Delta Markers |
| Interfaces | USB, LAN |
| Storage | Internal and USB Storage |
| Instrument Type | Spectrum Analyzer |
| Form Factor | Compact Bench-top Instrument |
Key Features
- Frequency coverage from 9 kHz to 3 GHz
- Compact bench-top design
- Professional RF measurement capability
- Excellent amplitude accuracy
- Fast measurement speed
- Channel power measurements
- Occupied bandwidth analysis
- Peak search and marker functions
- Signal characterization capability
- User-friendly operation
- Colour display
- USB and LAN connectivity
- Suitable for production environments
- Ideal for educational laboratories
- Supports troubleshooting and maintenance applications
- Compact footprint for limited bench space
Usage Suitability
The FSC3 is ideally suited for radio communications testing, public safety communications systems, industrial wireless networks, IoT device development, production testing, repair and service operations, EMC troubleshooting, educational laboratories, transmitter verification, broadcast maintenance, and general-purpose spectrum analysis up to 3 GHz.
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