R&S®SMA100B RF and microwave signal generator

R&S®SMA100B RF and microwave signal generator
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Key facts

  • Frequency range: 8 kHz to 3, 6, 12.75, 20, 31.8, 40, 50 and 67 GHz (overrange up to 72 GHz). Frequency extension from 50 GHz to 170 GHz with the R&S®SZM frequency multiplier
  • SSB phase noise of  –132 dBc (typ.) at 10 GHz and 10 kHz offset
  • Wideband noise of –162 dBc (meas.) at 10 GHz and 30 MHz offset
  • Maximum output power exceeds 30 dBm across wide frequency ranges
  • Diverse functions such as user correction, closed loop power control and high dynamic uninterrupted level sweep. For more details please see "features and benefits" and the videos below
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Performance leadership without compromise up to 67 GHz, with upconverter up to 170 GHz

The R&S®SMA100B RF and microwave signal generator delivers uncompromising maximum performance. It provides the purest output signals while maintaining the highest output power levels with the lowest harmonics, far outpacing the competition. As the world's leading signal generator, it can handle the most demanding module and system T&M tasks in the RF semiconductor, wireless communications, aerospace and defense industries.

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Features & benefits

First-class devices thanks to first-class signals

The R&S®SMA100B delivers uncompromising maximum performance. 

  • It provides the purest output signals with the highest output power levels and the lowest harmonics.
  • Frequency range from 8 kHz up to 67 GHz (overrange 72 GHz)
  • Frequency extension from 50 GHz to 170 GHz with the R&S®SZM frequency multiplier
  • Lowest SSB phase noise of –132 dBc (typ.) at 10 GHz and 10 kHz offset
  • Virtually no wideband noise of –162 dBc (meas.) at 10 GHz and 30 MHz offset
  • Maximum output power exceeds 30 dBm across wide frequency ranges
  • Exceptionally low harmonics
  • State-of-the-art GUI with touch display

SSB phase noise for different frequencies
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SSB phase noise for different frequencies

Measured SSB phase noise performance of the R&S®SMA100B with the R&S®SMAB-B711(N) option

SSB phase noise for different frequencies
SSB phase noise for different frequencies - Measured SSB phase noise performance of the R&S®SMA100B with the R&S®SMAB-B711(N) option

Very high uncompromising output power

Large dynamic range, excellent level accuracy and level repeatability 

Very high output power is often required in the microwave frequency range because the higher the frequency, the more attenuation. The R&S®SMA100B offers different output power stages to compensate for such losses. As a result, no downstream external amplifier is required. Exceptionally high output power levels (measured values)

  • Ultra high output power up to 38 dBm with the 6 GHz instrument
  • Over 30 dBm at 18 GHz and 28 dBm at 20 GHz with the 20 GHz instrument
  • Over 30 dBm between 20 GHz and 36 GHz with the 40 GHz instrument
  • Over 22 dBm between 40 GHz and 65 GHz with the 67 GHz instrument

Maximum measured output power
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Maximum measured output power

Measured maximum available output power for the 50 GHz and the 67 GHz instrument (standard, high and ultra-high output power options)

Maximum measured output power
Maximum measured output power - Measured maximum available output power for the 50 GHz and the 67 GHz instrument (standard, high and ultra-high output power options)

UCOR (user correction)

Compensation of an external frequency response

DUTs are often connected to the signal generator via long cables or other frequency dependent components, making it very important to compensate for frequency response. The R&S®SMA100B provides a user correction (UCOR) function for this purpose. Together with an R&S®NRP power sensor, the UCOR values are automatically determined at the push of a button. A frequency response compensated RF signal is available at the new reference plane for UCOR.

Setup and UCOR function
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Setup and UCOR function

Relative output power display when using cables and other components (with their own frequency response) between the R&S®SMA100B and a DUT.

Setup and UCOR function
Setup and UCOR function - Relative output power display when using cables and other components (with their own frequency response) between the R&S®SMA100B and a DUT.

Closed loop power control (CLPC)

Dynamic compensation of external frequency responses and drifts by the R&S®SMA100B with a connected R&S®NRP power sensor

The dynamic closed loop power control is a standard feature of the R&S®SMA100B. When combined with an R&S®NRP power sensor, the dynamic closed loop power control ensures highly accurate and stable input power to the DUT over time, regardless of unexpected signal chain losses or gains, unwanted power drifts in the setup or target level changes. The 1GP141 application note describes in great detail the closed loop power control function, the possible signals,suitable signal generator, R&S®NRP power sensors and what needs to be taken into account. Please read the application note before using the closed loop power control for the first time to avoid a possible damage to the DUT.

Uninterrupted level sweep with high dynamic range

 

When measuring gain transfer functions or output saturation points in amplifiers with an integrated automatic level control (ALC), the signal generator must provide a wide uninterrupted level sweep range. The R&S®SMA100B with the R&S®SMAB-K724  option provides the following:

  • Blank-free (uninterrupted) level sweep with exceptionally high dynamic range
  • High level linearity across the entire level sweep range

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Uninterrupted high dynamic range level sweep with the R&S®SMA100B

Uninterrupted high dynamic range level sweep with the R&S®SMA100B

High-end ADC and DAC component testing

Measure the true performance of your device

Analog input bandwidth and required clock frequency increase with each new ADC generation. The increase in the effective number of bits also results in a larger signal-to-noise ratio. This means that extremely clean, high-frequency signals exceeding the DUT performance are required to test ADCs and DACs. The outstanding R&S®SMA100B performance is perfect for optimizing DUTs and making improvements technically feasible in the first place.

The R&S®SMA100B in an ADC/DAC application
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The R&S®SMA100B in an ADC/DAC application

Compact ADC test setup for clock signals up to 6 GHz using a single R&S®SMA100B with an integrated second source

The R&S®SMA100B in an ADC/DAC application
The R&S®SMA100B in an ADC/DAC application - Compact ADC test setup for clock signals up to 6 GHz using a single R&S®SMA100B with an integrated second source

R&S®NRP power sensor connectivity

An R&S®NRP power sensor can be connected to the R&S®SMA100B

A DUT is rarely connected directly to the generator. Cables and other components are often between the generator and the DUT. This shifts the reference plane from the generator RF output to the DUT. An R&S®NRP power sensor can be connected to the R&S®SMB100B for extremely precise calibration (tenth of a dB) on the new reference plane.

R&S®NRP power sensor connectivity
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R&S®NRP power sensor connectivity

R&S®SMA100B with connected Rohde & Schwarz power sensor

R&S®NRP power sensor connectivity
R&S®NRP power sensor connectivity - R&S®SMA100B with connected Rohde & Schwarz power sensor

R&S®LegacyPro: refresh your technology

Trade in your legacy signal generators

R&S®LegacyPro enables the R&S®SMA100B to reliably emulate a wide range of legacy generators from vendors such as Keysight, Agilent, HP, Anritsu and Rohde & Schwarz. As a result, the R&S®SMA100B can be deployed in legacy systems without major software changes, effectively increasing uptime, lowering cost of ownership and lengthening the useful life of the test system.

R&S®LegacyPro
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R&S®LegacyPro

Enjoy plug and play replacement of your legacy signal generators with R&S®LegacyPro and the R&S®SMA100B.

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R&S®LegacyPro - Enjoy plug and play replacement of your legacy signal generators with R&S®LegacyPro and the R&S®SMA100B.

User friendly in every detail

Easy integration into test systems and innovative operating features

  • Flexible 2 U or 3 H housing
  • 3 HU with large 7" display and multiple front panel connectors
  • Ergonomic GUI with touch display
  • Frequently used items can be added to user menus for quick and easy access to any necessary settings in one place
  • The R&S®SMA100B also has a SCPI macro recorder with a code generator to automatically record manual settings and create an executable MATLAB® script

Innovative operating features
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Innovative operating features

The built-in SCPI macro recorder and code generator supports fast, easy generation of SCPI program sequences

Innovative operating features
Innovative operating features - The built-in SCPI macro recorder and code generator supports fast, easy generation of SCPI program sequences

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Configuring Closed-Loop Power Control on the SMA100B

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