High-end signal generator runs up to 6GHz

Rohde and Schwarz has expanded the frequency range of its SMA100A analogue high-end signal generator.

Rohde and Schwarz has expanded the frequency range of its SMA100A analogue high-end signal generator.

The instrument can now be used for applications up to 3GHz - and optionally 6GHz - in the lab, production and service.

Equipped with the R and S SMA-K25 option, the R and S SMA100A can even generate VOR/ILS signals for tests on radio navigation receivers.

The signal generator offers excellent signal quality, short setting times and a compact design.

T and M applications such as adjacent-channel or phase noise measurements or local oscillator applications call for a signal source of high spectral purity.

The R and S SMA100A with a frequency range from 9kHz to 6GHz ideally meets this requirement.

The signal generator comes with single-sideband phase noise of typically -135 dBc (at 20kHz carrier offset, 1GHz carrier frequency, 1Hz measurement bandwidth) and correspondingly low broadband noise of typ.

160 dBc (at 10MHz carrier offset, 1GHz carrier frequency, 1Hz measurement bandwidth).

Featuring an innovative synthesiser concept, the R and S SMA100A delivers a signal of high spectral purity, whose nonharmonic components are suppressed to typically -100dBc starting at 10kHz offset from the carrier.

The R and S SMA100A generates amplitude (AM) and pulse modulated signals as standard.

Frequency and phase modulation are optionally available.

Adding the R and S SMA-K23 option, for example, will upgrade the instrument to give a high-end pulse generator for mil/aero applications.

The new R and S SMA-K25 option also makes the R and S SMA100A a high-precision VOR/ILS signal source.

Due to its low modulation errors and very high level accuracy, the R and S SMA100A can reliably test air navigation receivers.

VHF (omnidirectional radio beacon) is used by aircraft for in-flight navigation.

ILS (Instrument Landing System) is a ground-based system that supports pilots during approach and landing.

The 6GHz version of the analogue Signal Generator R and S SMA100A as well as the R and S SMA-K25 option are now available from Rohde and Schwarz.

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