1
R&S®FE50DTR
External mmWave frontend (36 – 50 GHz, bidirectional Tx/Rx)
- Category: Frontends and converters
- Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz
- RF frequency range: 36 GHz – 50 GHz
- Equalized bandwidth (RX / TX): 1 GHz max.
- Displayed average noise level (DANL): –155 dBm (36 – 43 GHz); –150 dBm (43 – 49 GHz); –145 dBm (49 – 50 GHz)
- Specified level range (TX): –50 dBm to +10 dBm (PEP), 36 – 45 GHz; –50 dBm to +4 dBm (PEP), 45 – 50 GHz
- RF input/output connector: 1.85 mm female (compatible with 2.4 mm), two ports (RF A / RF B)
- IF connector: SMA female, 50 Ω; IF mode low: 3.4 – 6.9 GHz; IF mode high: 7.5 – 8.8 GHz
- Reference input: 10 MHz / 640 MHz / 1 GHz, SMA, 0 dBm to +20 dBm
- Power input: +12 V DC, 2.5 A max. (2-pin LEMO connector); external power supply, 60 W max.; PoE++ supported (52 W max., RJ-45)
- LAN interface: 10BASE-T / 100BASE-T, RJ-45
- Operating temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 150 mm × 80 mm × 175 mm (5.90 in × 3.15 in × 6.88 in)
- Weight: 1.6 kg (3.53 lb)
- Data sheet: Download PDF
- Product brochure: Download PDF
- External link: Official product page
Product overview
The R&S®FE50DTR external frontend extends the frequency range of Rohde & Schwarz signal and spectrum analyzers and signal generators to 50 GHz, covering the 3GPP FR2 millimeterwave bands from 36 GHz to 50 GHz. Because up- and downconversion happen right at the device under test (DUT), cable loss drops sharply, sensitivity improves, and more power reaches the antenna in an OTA setup. A built-in low phase noise VCO gives excellent signal quality on both the transmit and the receive side, with EVM below –40 dB (< 1 %) over a wide dynamic range. The frontend is controlled entirely by an R&S®FSW or FSV(A)3000 analyzer, an SMM100A or SMW200A signal generator, or a PVT360A, and the firmware compensates the frequency and amplitude effects of the IF path automatically to keep measurement uncertainty to a minimum.
Key features
- 36 – 50 GHz frequency range, bidirectional Tx/Rx: one unit covers both signal analysis (RX) and signal generation (TX)
- Up- and downconversion right at the DUT cuts high-frequency cable loss and raises OTA test sensitivity
- Up to 1 GHz equalized analysis and modulation bandwidth, working with wideband options such as the FSW-B1200
- High-performance built-in VCO with phase noise of –106 dBc (1 Hz) at 100 kHz offset, for excellent signal purity
- Residual EVM (5G NR 100 MHz, 4QPSK) better than –44 dB (–40 dB over a wide dynamic range)
- Two RF connectors (RF A / RF B, 1.85 mm) make active components easy to test, with > 90 dB isolation
- Transparent frequency extension: the firmware compensates IF loss and phase automatically, with no manual correction
- PoE++ power (up to 52 W) gives flexible cabling for OTA setups in the field
- Extendable with the FSW measurement application options, covering 5G NR, pulse measurements, vector signal analysis and more
Typical applications
- 5G NR FR2 millimeterwave base station and component test (OTA, 3GPP 38.141/38.521)
- Characterization of millimeterwave active antenna systems (AAS) and beamforming modules
- RF frontend performance verification for radar and aerospace and defense systems (36 – 50 GHz)
- Noise figure and intermodulation analysis of millimeterwave amplifiers, mixers and filters
- 5G NR vector signal generation and demodulation measurements (up to 1 GHz modulation bandwidth)
- Automated millimeterwave OTA test in development laboratories and on the production line
Configure your R&S®FE50DTR
Pick a base model and its options, watch your order list build as you go, then send it for a quote in one click. Every order number (Order No.) comes from Rohde & Schwarz factory data.
2
Hardware options
9 options
3
Software options (K-options)
18 options
4
Accessories
4 optionsAvailable models / variants
This series comes in the 1 model variant below. Click Request a quote to ask KanTek for the full specifications and a price for the model you need.
| Model | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| R&S®FE50DTR (1347.4099.02) | External frontend, 36 GHz to 50 GHz, bidirectional Tx/Rx, including the +12 V power supply, two IF cables (SMA, 1 m) and one reference cable (SMA, 2 m) | Request a quote → |
Frequently asked questions
Yes. KanTek Technology is the authorized Taiwan distributor for Rohde & Schwarz, supplying new R&S®FE50DTR instruments with factory quotations and technical advice.
Instrument rental is launching soon. R&S®FE50DTR is part of the line-up being prepared, and advance enquiries are welcome.
Yes. KanTek provides calibration and repair for R&S®FE50DTR, with calibration performed by a partner laboratory, to keep the instrument accurate and available.
Use Request a quote on this page, or call +886-2-2999-7719. KanTek replies within 24 hours with pricing, lead time and the options that suit your application.
R&S®FE50DTR is a Rohde & Schwarz product: External mmWave frontend (36 – 50 GHz, bidirectional Tx/Rx). Contact KanTek for selection or application advice.
Authorized R&S distributor
Repair and calibration services
Instrument rental, launching soon
Reply within 24 hours
Need R&S®FE50DTR pricing, rental or calibration?