In the field of certification or compliance testing the workings of analyzers can be a daunting task to understand. However, understanding the analyzer and what it does is a must - especially with the newer analyzers. These devices do things that are amazing and that reduce test time. However, they also have issues that, if the engineer does not understand, can lead to a false security of compliance, regardless if the device is or is not CISPR 16 compliant. For example, how many engineers can tell why the newer analyzers can sometimes show occupied bandwidths smaller than a 6dB bandwidth? And how many would go to the trouble to remeasure to get reliable numbers or even care if the numbers make sense or even read the analyzer manual to find out why this happens?
Dennis Ward This communication and its attachements contain information from PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc., and I sintended for the exclusive use of the recipient(s) named above. It may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. Any unauthorized use that may compromise that confidentiality via distribution or disclosure is prohibited. Please notify the sender immediately if you receive this communication in error, and delete it from your computer system. Usage of PCTEST email addresses for non-business related activities is strictly prohibited. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachments(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: Alexandru Guidea [mailto:alexandru.gui...@cae.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:48 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] R&S FSP Spectrum Analyzer Hello Grace, Purchasing a new compliance spectrum analyzer is a big expenditure and the decision to select one particular type or brand can have long term impact. Such an instrument will usually need technical support on SW, HW, and firmware upgrades for optimal operation and keeping up with evolving standards. We've recently bought an R&S SA and are very disappointed with their after sales service. I won't go into the details of our issue, but being a new customer of R&S, we did not expect their technical support to be lacking in resolution. We've been a long-time customer of their main competitor and always had excellent support. Alexandru Guidea CAE Inc. Alexandru G. -----Original Message----- From: Grace Lin [mailto:graceli...@gmail.com] Sent: February-16-15 4:02 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] R&S FSP Spectrum Analyzer Dear Members, Is anyone familiar with the R&S FSP spectrum analyzer (http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/en/product/fsp-products_63492-8043.html) and would like to share comments/experience? A friend advises me that this is not good for my purpose (taking data for regulatory compliance of wireless devices). I am looking/searching for justifications to request a new one. Thank you very much. Best regards, Grace Lin - ---------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <emc-p...@ieee.org> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe) List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <sdoug...@ieee.org> Mike Cantwell <mcantw...@ieee.org> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <j.bac...@ieee.org> David Heald: <dhe...@gmail.com> - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <emc-p...@ieee.org> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe) List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <sdoug...@ieee.org> Mike Cantwell <mcantw...@ieee.org> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <j.bac...@ieee.org> David Heald: <dhe...@gmail.com>
