Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100A Signal Generator

Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100A Vector Signal  Generator

The R&S SMBV100A offers excellent RF performance along with very high output level and short setting times. At the same time, the R&S SMBV100A can be equipped with an internal baseband generator to allow generation of a number of digital standards (e.g. HSPA+, LTE, WLAN IEEE 802.11ac). The wide frequency range from 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz covers all of the important bands for digital modulation.
Due to its optimal scalability, the R&S SMBV100A is easy to customize to meet specific customer requirements. For production applications, a cost-effective solution for playing back predefined test sequences is available with the optional baseband arbitrary waveform generator (ARB). And where it really matters, the optional baseband coder provides impressive realtime capabilities. It allows the generation of even complex signals directly in the instrument – no external signal generation software is required.
The R&S®SMBV100A has also been designed for ease of servicing. Together with its scalability, this helps to ensure very low cost of ownership. The instrument’s compact size and graphical user interface for intuitive operation help to fulfill all possible requirements. These features make the R&S SMBV100A ideal in development applications as well as in production and service. This instrument truly does the job wherever signals with digital modulation is needed.

Key facts

❙ Internal signal generation for all major digital radio  standards with optional integrated baseband source
❙ Fully-fledged GNSS simulator for GPS, Glonass and
Galileo
❙ Highest output level in its class up to 6 GHz, combined with excellent RF characteristics
❙ Lowest cost of ownership due to outstanding  price/ performance ratio and on-site service capabilities
❙ Ideal adaptation to customer applications

Ready for future applications today

❙ Future-ready hardware concept
❙ RF section with high output level up to 6 GHz
❙ Wide RF signal bandwidth of up to 160 MHz with  internal signal generation
❙ Maximum RF bandwidth of I/Q modulator exceeds 500 MHz
❙ Always up-to-date with software upgrades

Customized internal signal generation with  optional baseband generator

❙ Baseband coder with realtime capabilities for direct signal
❙ Excellent phase noise ensures low EVM with digital  signals
❙ High output level compensates for losses in test/system setup
❙ Fast settling time for quicker measurements
❙ Analog modulation for basic measurements

Flexible signal processing and baseband connectivity
❙ CW interference and AWGN simulation
❙ Analog and digital baseband outputs
❙ Support for the R&S®EX-IQ-Box digital signal interface module

Low cost of ownership due to simple service concept
❙ Fast on-site servicing
❙ Long calibration interval (three years) minimizes service costs
❙ Straightforward modular design for short repair times

Allrounder and specialist at the same time
❙ Optimized for high production throughput
    ■ Multisegment waveform mode for fast switchover between test sequences
    ■ High level repeatability ensures stable test conditions
❙ Prepared for aerospace and defense applications
    ■ Versatile capabilities for generating unmodulated and complex modulated pulses
    ■ Coupling of multiple instruments for phase-coherent RF generation

Future-ready hardware concept

The R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator benefits from a carefully planned instrument concept. Depending on the configuration, the instrument can function as a pure I/Q upconverter, a cost-effective signal generator with integrated ARB or an advanced vector signal generator with internal signal generation and realtime capabilities. The instrument concept allows the signal generator to be adapted to the individual task at hand, which reduces the investment required. At the same time, the performance of the individual hardware components provides ample capacity for future applications as well.

RF section with high output level up to 6 GHz The R&S®SMBV100A is available with options for a maximum frequency of 3.2 GHz or 6 GHz, covering all major frequency bands for wireless communications and other radio applications. The standard electronic attenuator with integrated overvoltage protection ensures dependable operation of the R&S®SMBV100A – even in challenging production environments. The maximum output level is up to 24 dBm in overrange.

Wide RF signal bandwidth of up to 160 MHz with internal signal generation

The wide R&S®SMBV100A RF bandwidth extending up to 160 MHz with internal signal generation is more than adequate for the latest broadband digital standards such as LTE and WLAN IEEE802.11ac. This bandwidth also offers ample capacity for future standards. Since it is easy to import test signals you create on your own, e.g. with MATLAB®, the R&S®SMBV100A is well prepared to generate the signals you will also need in the future

Maximum RF bandwidth of I/Q modulator exceeds 500 MHz

The integrated I/Q modulator provides a maximum RF bandwidth of over 500 MHz for externally supplied I/Q signals. For example, this wide bandwidth allows upconversion of UWB signals, which can be generated as I/Q signals by the R&S®AFQ100B baseband signal generator. This wide bandwidth is also available for use with frequency agility or steep-edged pulse modulation with a flexible external I/Q source such as the R&S®AFQ100B.

Always up-to-date with software upgrades

The powerful baseband generator is already prepared to handle future applications. The flexible software architecture allows the integration of new standards and extension of existing standards based on simple software updates, requiring no investment in new hardware.

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