R&S®IQW Wideband I/Q Data Recorder

Bring real RF scenarios to your lab

R&S®IQW Wideband I/Q Data Recorder, Front view

Key facts

Partial export of recorded I/Q data
Continuous Playback of recorded I/Q data
Post-processing with R&S®VSE Vector signal explorer

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At a glance

The R&S®IQW wideband I/Q data recorder is a versatile instrument for fast and reliable realtime recording, storage and playback of wideband I/Q data streams. In contrast to field tests, recording of live RF scenarios allows users to perform tests in the lab under real-world conditions reproducibly and at lower cost

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Features & benefits

High-end wideband recorder

High-precision data acquisition

The new R&S®IQW provides excellent performance while ensuring easy operation. High resolution allows tests under real world conditions.

Recording and playback bandwidth up to 1000MHz
No sample loss

High quality storage

15 Tbyte SSD memory pack

With the R&S®IQW-BD115 option you will get a server-grade SSD memory pack with 15 Tbyte storage capacity. This memory pack is supporting the recording and replaying process up to 1000 MHz. When using the maximum bandwidth of 1000 MHz, the R&S®IQW reaches approximately 65 minutes of recording time. The maximum recording time is increased by reducing the selected bandwidth. There are additional SSD memory packs available in 3,2 Tbyte and 6,4 Tbyte.

**Recording time as a function of data rate**

Connected devices

The system makes the difference

The R&S IQW is a versatile I/Q wideband recorder, that can be used with various R&S instruments. The signal and spectrum analyzer R&S®FSW and signal generator R&S®SMW200A is support for high-end applications. Furthermore the operation with R&S®SMBV100B and R&S®SGT100A is supported.

Digital I/Q HS interface
USB 3.0, USB 2.0
LAN interface
port for GPS antenna
BNC ports

User-friendly GUI

Record and replay wizard for easy and fast operation

The innovative GUI of the R&S®IQW ensures an easy handling of the recording and replay process. The R&S IQW has a user-optimized and clean GUI that gives a structured overview over the device properties and functionalities. Coming from a user perspective, the wizard is guiding you step-by-step through the recording and replaying process. This allows the user a fast, easy and intuitive operation of the device.

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Specifications

I/Q data transfer
RF bandwidth	in combination with R&S®FSW and/or R&S®SMW200A	1000 MHz
I/Q word size	per I/Q sample	Depending on bandwidth 12 or 16 bit for I and Q
Sampling rate	R&S®IQW	1200 Msample/s (oversampling factor 1.25/Hz), complex
HS Digital I/Q interface		full duplex, QSFP+, 40 Gbit/s
Interfacing instruments	I/Q data source for recording	R&S®FSW, R&S®FSWT
	Q data sink for playback	R&S®SMW200A, R&S®SMM100A, R&S®SMBV100B, R&S®SGT100A
General data
Display	with touchscreen	5.7" TFT color display, 640 × 480 pixel, LED backlighting
USB interfaces		4 × USB 2.0, 3 × USB 3.0
LAN interface	remote control	Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Power supply	AC power supply	100 V to 240 V AC (±10 %), ≤ 150 VA, 50 Hz to 60 Hz/400 Hz (±5 %), 1.5 A to 3.6 A
Overall dimensions	W × H × D	249 mm × 150 mm × 451 mm (9.80 in × 5.90 in × 17.76 in)
	for 19" rack mounting	½ 19", 3 HU
Weight		6.3 kg (25.4 lb)
Environmental conditions	operating temperature range	0 °C to +40 °C
	storage temperature range	–20 °C to +70 °C