R&S®SMA100B RF and Microwave Signal Generator - Product Brochure Version 07.00

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R&S®SMA100B is a high-performance RF and microwave signal generator delivering pure output signals while maintaining very high output power across a wide frequency range. It targets demanding T&M tasks in RF semiconductors, wireless communications, and aerospace & defense, with exceptional SSB phase noise, virtually no wideband noise, and exceptionally low harmonics. Options enable further phase-noise improvements and higher stability for radar LO substitution and precise ADC/DAC testing. An intuitive touch GUI and a second independent output provide pure clock signals for ADC evaluation.

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First-class devices thanks to first-class signals

R&S®SMA100B RF AND MICROWAVE SIGNAL GENERATOR Performance leadership without compromise Product Brochure Version 07.00 CONTENTS 2 Highlights At a glance ► page 4 First-class devices thanks to first-class signals ► page 6 Very high output power without compromise ► page 8 User friendly in every detail ► page 10 Versatile features and functions ► page 11 Applications High-end ADC and DAC component tests ► page 12 Integration into ATE test systems ► page 14 R&S®LegacyPro: refresh your technology ► page 15 Base station receiver tests ► page 16 Radar receiver testing ► page 17 Generating chirped radar signals for advanced radar system testing ► page 18 Simulating scanning radar antennas ► page 19 Uninterrupted level sweep with high dynamic range ► page 20 Local oscillator substitution with lowest SSB phase noise ► page 21 Additional information Specifications in brief ► page 22 Ordering information ► page 24 Rohde & Schwarz R&S®SMA100B RF and Microwave Signal Generator 3 AT A GLANCE The R&S®SMA100B RF and microwave signal generator delivers maximum performance without compromise. It provides purest output signals while maintaining the highest output power level, far outpacing the competition. As the world's leading signal generator, it can handle the most demanding component, module and system T&M tasks in the RF semiconductor, wireless communications and aerospace and defense industries. The R&S®SMA100B is the first choice for all applications requiring extremely clean analog signals. For LO substitution in radar applications, the R&S®SMA100B can generate microwave signals with extremely low close-in SSB phase noise, enabling radar systems to detect even very slow objects. For testing analog-to-digital converters (ADC), the R&S®SMA100B produces signals with extremely low jitterand highest spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) . Via a second, independent output, the R&S®SMA100B can at the same time provide extremely pure clock signals for ADC testing with lowest wideband phase noise. In automated production environments, the R&S®SMA100B generator's ultra high output power eliminates the need for additional amplifiers while keeping harmonics extremely low. With the R&S®SMA100B, it is no longer necessary to choose between signal purity and high output power. It is the only signal generator that can supply signals with ultra high output power in combination with extremely low harmonic signal components, setting new standards for highend analog signal generators. The R&S®SMA100B covers all fields of application, from research and development to production, service and maintenance. To meet the specific needs of any given application, the base unit's already excellent performance can be improved with options. Different levels to improve the SSB phase noise and diverse stages to maximize the output power can be selected. 4 KEY FACTS ► Frequency range from 8 kHz to 3 GHz, 6 GHz, 12.75 GHz, 20 GHz, 31.8 GHz, 40 GHz, 50 GHz and 67 GHz (overrange up to 72 GHz) ► Excellent SSB phase noise of –152 dBc (typ. ) at 1 GHz and –132 dBc (typ. ) at 10 GHz, each at 10 kHz offset ► Virtually no wideband noise (–162 dBc (meas. ) at 10 GHz and 30 MHz offset) ► Maximum output power exceeds 30 dBmacross wide frequency ranges ► Exceptionally low harmonics ► State-of-the-art GUI with touch display BENEFITS ► First-class devices thanks to first-class signals – Purest signals – Lowest harmonic and nonharmonic signal components ► Very high output power without compromise – Exceptionally high output power levels (measured values) – Excellent level accuracy and repeatability for CW signals, narrow pulses and modulated signals ► User friendly in every detail – Flexible size: 2 HU or 3 HU housing – 3 HU with larger 7” display and multiple front panel connectors – Ergonomic operation thanks to state-of-the-art GUI with touch displ

FAQs

What are the primary performance goals of the R&S®SMA100B signal generator?

It provides the purest output signals while also delivering very high output power, with extremely low phase noise and exceptionally low harmonic/nonharmonic signal components.

How does the R&S®SMA100B support radar-related testing?

For LO substitution, it can generate microwave signals with extremely low close-in SSB phase noise, enabling radar systems to detect very slow objects and perform advanced radar system testing.

Why is the R&S®SMA100B well-suited for ADC testing?

It produces signals with extremely low jitter and the highest spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR). A second independent output can simultaneously provide extremely pure clock signals with lowest wideband phase noise.

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