Signal generators Key facts R&S®SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal ❙ Wide frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz Generator ❙ Excellent signal characteristics with low SSB phase noise of typ. –128 dBc (at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset) ❙ High output power of up to +27 dBm 2 ❙ Wear-free electronic attenuator up to 6 GHz ❙ Short setting times for frequency (< 3 ms) and level (< 2.5 ms) via remote control and < 1 ms in list mode ❙ All important analog modulation modes with AM, FM/φM and pulse modulation supported ❙ Optional pulse modulator with typ. > 90 dB on/off ratio (up to 11 GHz) and rise/fall time of typ. < 5 ns; pulse generator with minimum pulse width of 10 ns ❙ Compact size with only two height units and low weight Models/options Versatile, compact solution for signal generation Designation Type Order No. up to 40 GHz Signal Generator (base unit) R&S®SMB100A 1406.6000.02 The analog R&S®SMB100A signal generator delivers excel- RF Path, 9 kHz to 1.1 GHz R&S®SMB-B101 1407.2509.02 lent signal characteristics and high flexibility at low cost of RF Path, 9 kHz to 2.2 GHz R&S®SMB-B102 1407.2609.02 ownership – the key criteria for a signal source. RF Path, 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz R&S®SMB-B103 1407.2709.02 RF Path, 9 kHz to 6 GHz R&S®SMB-B106 1407.2909.02 OCXO Reference Oscillator R&S®SMB-B1 1407.3005.02 OCXO High-Performance Reference R&S®SMB-B1H 1407.3070.02 Oscillator For higher frequencies, please contact your local Rohde & Schwarz partner. Application How the R&S®SMB100A meets your needs Blocking/receiver tests Can serve as a high-quality generator of transmitter or interference signals up to 6 GHz (as specified in 3GPP TS 25.141, for example) Production testing Compared with mechanical attenuators, the electronic attenuator eliminates wear caused by continuous switching; the modular design enables on-site instrument servicing and ensures fast level switching Radar system measurements Test of X-band radar (pulse train), earth exploration satellite, radio astronomy, space research; useful for aerospace and defense customers and research institutes, for example Development of RF ICs 85 dB (typ.) suppression of unwanted and nonpredictable spurs and low wideband noise of typ. –148 dBc meet most development needs Car radio tests Optional FM stereo coder with RDS signal generation capabilities (available for R&S®SMB-B101/-B102/-B103/ -B106), can be used together with the R&S®UPV or R&S®UPP audio analyzer EMC applications Wide frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz for wide coverage with only one source, for simplified EMC test setups Test system integration Multiple choices for remote interfaces: LAN, USB and GPIB LO LO substitution in various applications General purpose Test of components, R & D, laboratory equipment More information | www.rohde-schwarz.com 15 Value-instruments_Cat2013_en_3606-6463-42_v0100.indd 15 30.04.2013 11:10:38