R&S has launched the 44-GHz FPL1044 spectrum analyzer along with a 40-MHz real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA) option for the entire FPL family. With the RTSA option, the FPL1044 can perform real-time measurements across its full frequency range from 10 Hz to 44 GHz. According to R&S, the FPL1044 is the first mid-range spectrum analyzer capable of reaching 44 GHz, making high-frequency testing more accessible.

The FPL1044 is the only model in the FPL family to offer a DC coupling option, enabling analysis of very low-frequency signals starting at 10 Hz. This capability extends measurement coverage from near-DC through the Ka-band. Compact and lightweight, the analyzer occupies minimal bench space, while an optional battery pack allows for portable operation.

The 26.5-GHz to 44-GHz frequency range is particularly important for aerospace and defense applications, including satellite communications, radar, and radio navigation. In these environments, the FPL1044 supports system verification, production quality control, and on-site repair and maintenance of high-frequency components such as filters, amplifiers, and traveling-wave tubes.

Configure and request a quote for any FPL spectrum analyzer, including the FPL1044, using the product page link below.

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