R&S®FSUP Signal Source Analyzer

Phase noise tester and high-end spectrum analyzer in a single box

Applications

VCO Characterisation

  • VCO tuning characteristic
  • The tuning voltage of the oscillator varies within the limits defined when the DC settings for the individual port were made. The result shows the settable frequency range and the tuning steepness of the oscillator in graphical form.

  • VCO tuning sensitivity
  • Displays the tuning steepness versus the measured frequency range or the tuning voltage. Also the output power is displayed.

  • VCO RF power characteristic
  • Displays the output power of the signal source and the oscillator frequency as a function of the tuning voltage.

  • VCO pushing
  • During this measurement method, the impact of the supply voltage on the frequency and power of the signal source is examined. Here the tuning characteristic of a VCO depending on the input voltage is shown.

  • Harmonic power
  • Displays the power of up to three harmonics at different tuning voltages.

  • VCO DC characteristic
  • Measures how the frequency and power vary as a function of the supply voltage when the tuning voltage is held constant.