Rohde & Schwarz SGS100A 6GHz RF Source w/ Options B1 B26 B106 SGS-100
Condition: Refurbished / Calibrated
Warranty: 1 Year Warranty
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- Rohde & Schwarz SGS100A RF Source: (BC# -L/T*)
- Installed Option:
- B106: 1 MHz to 6 GHz, CW (no modulation)
- B1: Reference Oscillator
- B26: Step Attenuator
- Installed Option:
- Power Cord
- User Manual on CD
Rohde & Schwarz SGS100A RF Source
R&S®SGMA Product Family At a glance
The R&S®SGS100A is an RF source designed to meet the requirements of automated test systems. It is available as a CW source or as a vector signal generator with an integrated I/Q modulator. With its frequency range of up to 12.75 GHz, the vector signal generator version covers the essential digital signals. The CW version can be used as a flexible local oscillator as well as for interference testing against mobile radio standards. The R&S®SGU100A upconverter extends the frequency range to 40 GHz.
The very compact dimensions of only one height unit and ½ 19" rack width and the extremely fast frequency and level setting times are two features that demonstrate how consistently the R&S®SGS100A and the R&S®SGU100A have been designed for use in systems. They can also be used in all applications that require either multiple RF sig-nal sources, such as beamforming applications, or where an extremely compact RF generator is needed, e.g. an operating source in customer systems.
Though compact, the R&S®SGS100A together with the R&S®SGU100A provides uncompromising signal purity and level accuracy. It offers performance usually available only from high-end instruments, including high output power, level repeatability and modulation bandwidth. During development, particular emphasis was placed on the total cost of ownership. A long calibration interval, excel-lent serviceability and options for expansion maximize the availability of the RF source.
Since the RF source is typically remote controlled, the front panels of the R&S®SGS100A and the R&S®SGU100A have a minimalist design. However, they offer status LEDs as well as all of the keys necessary for controlling generator operation. When used as a benchtop instrument, the R&S®SGS100A and the R&S®SGU100A are operated manually using the R&S®SGMA-GUI software that comes with the instrument.
Key facts
Smallest fully integrated vector signal generator on the market, space-saving design for system integration
Enables high throughput due to very short frequency and level setting times of typ. 280 μs via PCIe interface
Excellent RF performance in a compact format
Maximum output level of typ. +22 dBm (for the R&S®SGS100A) for compensating losses in the setup
Closed ALC loop for CW and I/Q modes for highest level repeatability
Wear-free electronic attenuator for high reliability up to 12.75 GHz
Cost-efficient and compact frequency extension to 40 GHz with the R&S®SGU100A upconverter
Low initial costs and low cost of ownership
Benefits and key features
Smallest integrated signal generator: 1 HU, ½ 19" for minimized required space in the test system
Very fast setting times via PCIe interface for high throughput
High maximum level for compensating losses in the setup
Maximum level of typ. +22 dBm up to 12 GHz (with R&S®SGS-B26 electronic step attenuator option)
Maximum level of typ. +17 dBm up to 40 GHz (with the combination of the R&S®SGS100A and the R&S®SGU100A)
Optional wear-free electronic attenuator up to 12.75 GHz for reliable operation
High performance in the right package
Very high level linearity and repeatability thanks to a closed ALC loop with I/Q modulation up to 40 GHz for constant test conditions
Low SSB phase noise of typ. –133 dBc (20 kHz carrier offset, f = 1 GHz, 1 Hz measurement bandwidth)
Optional high-stability reference oscillator for easy integration of a standard into the test system
High modulation bandwidth of 2 GHz above 12 GHz carrier frequency with the R&S®SGU100A
Minimized total cost of ownership
Attractive initial cost
Straight forward modular design for short repair times, minimizing test system downtime
Long calibration interval for minimized service costs
Connectivity
Simple integration into a test system
Multiple remote control options
R&S®SGMA-GUI PC software
Frequency extension to 40 GHz with the R&S®SGU100A upconverter
Two instruments into one: one RF output for the entire frequency range
Seamless integration into existing user interfaces❙Lowest form factor and power consumption on the market
High performance up to microwave frequencies
| Specifications in brief | |
| Frequency | |
| Frequency Range | |
| With the R&S®SGS-B106 option | 1 MHz to 6 GHz |
| With the R&S®SGS-B106 and R&S®SGS-B112 options | 1 MHz to 12.75 GHz |
| With the R&S®SGS-B106 and R&S®SGS-B112 options plus the R&S®SGU100A with the R&S®SGU-B120 option | 10 MHz to 20 GHz |
| With the R&S®SGS-B106 and R&S®SGS-B112 options plus the R&S®SGU100A with the R&S®SGU-B120 option and R&S®SGU-B140 option | 10 MHz to 40 GHz |
| With the R&S®SGS-B106V option | 80 MHz to 6 GHz |
| With the R&S®SGS-B106V and R&S®SGS-B112V options | 80 MHz to 12.75 GHz |
| With the R&S®SGS-B106V and R&S®SGS-B112V options plus the R&S®SGU100A with the R&S®SGU-B120V option | 80 MHz to 20 GHz |
| With the R&S®SGS-B106V and R&S®SGS B112V options plus the R&S®SGU100A with the R&S®SGU-B120V option and the R&S®SGU-B140V | 80 MHz to 40 GHz |
| Setting time | |
| With PCIe remote control | |
| R&S®SGS100A alone | < 500 μs |
| R&S®SGS100A together with R&S®SGU100A | < 2 ms |
| Input frequency for external reference | |
| Into R&S®SGS100A | 10 MHz, 100 MHz, 1000 MHz |
| Level |
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| Specified level range | |
| For the R&S®SGS100A | –10 dBm to +15 dBm (PEP) 1) |
| With the R&S®SGS-B26 option | –120 dBm to +15 dBm (PEP) 1) |
| For the R&S®SGS100A together with the R&S®SGU100A | |
| 50 MHz < f ≤ 12 GHz (bypass mode) | –10 dBm to +15 dBm (PEP) 1) |
| 12 GHz < f ≤ 20 GHz | –10 dBm to +17 dBm (PEP) 1) |
| 12 GHz < f ≤ 40 GHz (with R&S®SGU-B140/B140V) | –10 dBm to +15 dBm (PEP) 1) |
| Level error | |
| Setting Characteristic: AUTO; temperature range from +18 °C to +33 °C | |
| 1 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz (R&S®SGS100A alone) | < 0.5 dB |
| 3 GHz < f ≤ 12.75 GHz (R&S®SGS100A alone) | < 0.9 dB |
| 12 GHz < f ≤ 40 GHz (R&S®SGS100A together with R&S®SGU100A), level > –30 dBm | < 0.9 dB |
| Output impedance VSWR in 50 Ω system | |
| In full frequency range, with the R&S®SGS-B26 option (R&S®SGS100A alone | < 1.8 |
| In full frequency range (R&S®SGS100A together with R&S®SGU100A) | < 1.7 (meas.) |
| Setting time | |
| With PCIe remote control, Setting Characteristic: AUTO | |
| R&S®SGS100A alone | < 500 μs |
| R&S®SGS100A together with R&S®SGU100A | < 2 ms (without switching of the mechanical attenuator) |
| R&S®SGS100A together with R&S®SGU100A plus R&S®SGU-B26 | < 25 ms (with switching of the mechanical attenuator) |
| Spectral purity | |
| Harmonics | level ≤ 8 dBm, CW, I/Q wideband OFF < –30 dBc |
| Nonharmonics | level > –10 dBm 2), offset > 10 kHz from carrier, f ≤ 1.5 GHz (for R&S®SGS100A) < –76 dBc |
| Subharmonics | level > –10 dBm 2), f ≤ 3 GHz < –76 dBc |
| Wideband noise | |
| 1 MHz ≤ f ≤ 6 GHz and 10 MHz carrier offset, 6 GHz < f ≤ 12.75 GHz and 30 MHz carrier offset, auto mode, level > 5 dBm, 1 Hz measurement bandwidth, CW | |
| R&S®SGS100A alone | < –145 dBc |
| R&S®SGS100A together with R&S®SGU100A | |
| CW, f ≤ 12 GHz | < –140 dBc (meas.) |
| CW, f > 12 GHz | < –142 dBc |
| CW, f > 19.5 GHz | < -139 dBc (typ.) |
| SSB phase noise | |
| 20 kHz carrier offset, 1 Hz measurement bandwidth | |
| F = 1 GHz< –126 dBc; | –130 dBc (typ.) |
| f = 10 GHz< –106 dBc; | –110 dBc (typ.) |
| I/Q modulation | |
| I/Q modulator bandwidth (RF) | |
| 100 MHz < f ≤ 2.5 GHz, I/Q wideband | 40 % of carrier frequency |
| 2.5 GHz < f ≤ 12.25 GHz, I/Q wideband | 1 GHz |
| F > 12 GHz (R&S®SGS100A together with R&S®SGU100A) | 2 GHz |
| Error vector | |
| Measured with 16QAM, filter root cosine α = 0.5, 10 kHz symbol rate | |
| F > 80 MHz, RMS, 10 kHz symbol rate(R&S®SGS100A alone) | < (0.4 % + 0.2 % × f/GHz) |
| F > 12 GHz, RMS, 10 MHz symbol rate(R&S®SGS100A together with R&S®SGU100A) | < (2 % + 0.04 % × f/GHz) |
| ACLR | |
| WCDMA 3GPP FDD, TM 1/64, frequency range from 1800 MHz to 2200 MHz (R&S®SGS100A alone | > 67 dB; 69.5 dB (meas.) |
| Baseband bypass mode | |
| Frequency range | 1 MHz ≤ f ≤ 80 MHz |
| Specified level range | |
| R&S®SGS100A alone | –5 dBm to +15 dBm |
| With the R&S®SGS-B26 option | –120 dBm to +15 dBm |
| Remote control | |
| Using Rohde & Schwarz instrument driver | PCIe (single lane) |
| Using SCPI 1999.5 or compatible command sets | Ethernet (TCP/IP) 10/100/1000BaseT |
| Using SCPI 1999.5 or compatible command sets | USB 2.0 |
| General data | |
| Power consumption | |
| R&S®SGS100A alone | 70 W (meas.) |
| R&S®SGU100A alone | 40 W (meas.) |
| Dimensions | W × H × D, per unit 250 mm × 52.5 mm × 401 mm (9.84 in × 2.07 in × 15.79 in) 1 HU, ½ 19" rack width |
| Weight when fully equipped | 4.0 kg (8.82 lb |
For full Rohde & Schwarz SGS100A RF Source product specifications, please click here: SGS100A