Welcome to the Phase Noise Measurement Application
R&S
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FSW-K40
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2 Welcome to the Phase Noise Measurement
Application
The R&S
FSW-K40 is a firmware application that adds functionality to measure the
phase noise characteristics of a device under test with the R&S
FSW signal analyzer.
This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the application pro-
vides, including remote control operation.
Functions that are not discussed in this manual are the same as in the Spectrum appli-
cation and are described in the R&S
FSW User Manual. The latest versions of the
manuals are available for download at the product homepage.
http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/product/FSW.html
Installation
Find detailed installing instructions in the Getting Started or the release notes of the
R&S
FSW.
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Understanding the Display Information
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2.1 Starting the Application
The phase noise measurement application adds a new type of measurement to the
R&S
FSW.
To activate the the Phase Noise application
1. Select the MODE key.
A dialog box opens that contains all operating modes and applications currently
available on your R&S
FSW.
2. Select the "Phase Noise" item.
The R&S
FSW opens a new measurement channel for the Phase Noise applica-
tion.
All settings specific to phase noise measurements are in their default state.
Multiple Measurement Channels and Sequencer Function
When you enter an application, a new measurement channel is created which deter-
mines the measurement settings for that application. The same application can be acti-
vated with different measurement settings by creating several channels for the same
application.
Starting the Application