Characterizing a high-power PA with the FSWX

In this demo video application engineer Florian Ramian shows how to characterize a high-power PA with the FSWX signal and spectrum analyzer.

Florian will show you how to work with driver amplifiers that amplify signals from a VNA to match the input power of the high-power PA. You will learn how the cross-correlation feature of the FSWX can be used to reduce measurement uncertainty of test setups with two nonlinear elements.

The new FSWX from Rohde & Schwarz is the first signal and spectrum analyzer with multiple input ports and internal multi-path architecture that supports cross-correlation. Its novel architecture helps design engineers overcome current limitations in wideband signal analysis and meet the demands of future and emerging technologies. This is the new standard in signal and spectrum analysis for broadband applications.