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Signal generator
Tracking generator
RF engineering often requires testing of passive or active
RF circuits that do not produce any RF signal on their
own, such as amplifiers, filters or even RF cables. A stand-
alone spectrum analyzer is not sufficient here, a signal
generator is required. The R&S®FPC1500 features tracking
generator functionality, which makes scalar transmission
measurements possible, for example frequency response
measurements of RF filters.
The tracking generator can be used in an independent
mode as well. By applying a positive or negative frequency
offset to the tracking signal, frequency conversion mea-
surements are possible, e.g. for measuring mixers.
Independent signal source
The R&S®FPC1500 can do even more, using its integrated
signal source in an independent mode. This unique capa-
bility enables the R&S®FPC1500 to act as a continuous
wave (CW) signal generator. The source can be used e.g.
as a LO signal for mixer measurements or as an input
signal for amplifier gain measurements.
Typical university lab setup with the R&S®FPC1500, oscilloscope and power supply
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