R&S®SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator
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1. 1 10 100 1k 10k 100 k 1M 10M Frequency offset in Hz Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 9 High output power and wide level range Measured maximum output power versus frequency High power over a wide frequency range The R amp S SMB100A combines excellent signal quality with a high output power of gt 18 dBm as standard which is unique in this instrument class over a wide frequency range of 1 MHz to 12 75 GHz The maximum available output power is up to 27 dBm offering sufficient power reserve to easily compensate for level loss in a test setup The R amp S SMB B31 high power option for the 20 GHz model delivers a specified output power of 19 dBm while the R amp S SMB B32 high power option for the 40 GHz model achieves 16 dBm over a wide frequency range up to 20 GHz and 40 GHz respectively These values are even outperformed in overrange This usually eliminates the need for an additional external amplifier which saves space and also drastically reduces costs for a test system In applications users additionally benefit from the high level accuracy that the R amp S SMB100A provides a level accuracy that is not necessarily provided if an external am plifier is used Maximum output power 30 R amp S SMB B112 R amp S SMB B106 Level in dBm 0 1 2000 402. DOUPOA Fate Fran j A 4 o p N W A PA D frahnr AA DANAA A Y N RC fF J Bie we A IA s DEM FA i OU IV UUTAY 1 Y a Pepen MJ ee LA k a YA ff i AS LFA KVFriihn Ii rr ir it m D9 f AW Ny Y MAJAV y f V7 Vives WT i Ui Ul Y UGUIUVVO VU a wa Signal Generator Versatile compact solution for signal generation up to 40 GHz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator At a glance The compact versatile R amp S SMB100A RF and microwave signal generator with a frequency range up to 40 GHz provides outstanding spectral purity and high output power In addition it features easy operation comprehensive functionality and low cost of ownership The R amp S SMB100A provides RF and microwave char acteristics that are exceptional in its class making it an excellent general purpose instrument These outstanding characteristics plus its compact size and low weight make the instrument ideal for a wide range of applications The R amp S SMB100A is optimally suited for use in development production and service or to put it even simpler wherever an analog RF or microwave signal is required SMB 100A SIGNAL GENERATOR Its wide frequency range covers a large number of chal lenging applications The R amp S SMB100A is the perfect choice for applications in the important ISM bands up to 5 7 GHz as well as for EMC applications because of its lower frequency l
3. AM AM depth FM pM Maximum FM deviation Maximum M deviation Pulse Rise fall time ON OFF ratio Minimum pulse width of pulse generator output Connectivity Remote control Peripherals R amp S S R amp S S R amp S S B B101 B B102 B B103 R amp S SMB B106 R amp S SMB B112 B112L R amp S SMB B120 B120L R amp S SMB B140 B140L SCPI mode List mode R amp S SMB B101 B102 B103 B106 B112 B112L 1 MHz lt f lt 12 75 GHz R amp S SMB B120 with R amp S SMB B31 50 MHz lt f lt 20 GHz R amp S SMB B120L with R amp S SMB B31 100 MHz lt f lt 20 GHz R amp S SMB B140 with R amp S SMB B32 50 MHz lt f lt 40 GHz R amp S SMB B140L with R amp S SMB B32 50 MHz lt f lt 40 GHz R amp S SMB B101 B102 B103 B106 R amp S SMB B112 B120 B140 R amp S SMB B112L R amp S SMB B120L B140L SCPI mode List mode 1 GHz carrier offset 20 kHz 1 Hz measurement bandwidth 10 GHz carrier offset 20 kHz 1 Hz measurement bandwidth f 10 GHz f 10 GHz R amp S SMB K21 K22 pulse modulator 9 kHz to 1 1 GHz 9 kHz to 2 2 GHz 9 kHz to 3 2 GHz 9 kHz to 6 GHz 100 kHz to 12 75 GHz 100 kHz to 20 GHz 100 kHz to 40 GHz lt 3ms lt 1 ms gt 18 dBm gt 16 dBm gt 19 dBm gt 13 dBm gt 16 dBm 120 dBm 5 dBm 0 dBm lt 2 5ms lt 1 ms lt 122 dBc typ 128 dBc lt 102 dBc typ 108 dBc standard 0 to 100 standard 32 MHz 320 r
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5. 0 15 Level in dBm 12 Short frequency and level setting times Another criterion in production is the short setting time of the test instrument in order to achieve high throughput The R amp S SMB100A meets this requirement by achieving short frequency lt 3 ms and level lt 2 5 ms setting times up to 40 GHz Plus it features the List mode as standard which reduces the setting times to well below 1 ms In this mode setting parameters for the frequency and level pairs recorded in a list are precalculated and stored in order to speed up switchover Low power consumption The R amp S SMB100A combines very low power consump tion and effective heat dissipation Its power consumption of only 60 W 6 GHz model or 120 W 40 GHz model re duces expenditures for cooling in a production line rack The efficient design of the R amp S SMB100A also has a posi tive impact on the MTBF Frequency setting time Measured frequency setting Occurrence 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 0 5 1 1 5 2 2 5 3 Time in ms time statistics for remote con trol over 10000 settings with the R amp S SMB B106 frequency option Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 13 Te sti n g of M ste re 0 FM stereo is still the major audio broadcasting medium especially in the automobile sector where millions of e car radios are produced every year For testing FM stereo a n d R D S re C e Ive rs recei
6. 20 40 GHz covering the main frequency bands for RF and microwave applications 1 All important analog modulations with AM FM M and pulse modulation supported 1 Support of R amp S NRP Zxx power sensors 1 Reverse power protection for high operational reliability included as standard in the models up to 6 GHz optionally available for the 12 75 GHz model 1 Intuitive user interface with graphical display of signal flow for easy operation 1 Remote control via LAN USB and GPIB including emulation modes for legacy instruments Low weight and compact design for a wide range of applications including mobile applications gt page 5 Best signal quality in the mid range 1 Very low SSB phase noise of typ 128 dBc at 1 GHz and typ 108 dBc at 10 GHz carrier frequency 20 kHz carrier offset 1 Hz measurement bandwidth 1 Innovative DDS based synthesizer concept gt page 8 High output power and wide level range 1 High power over a wide frequency range 1 Low level range down to 120 dBm for instruments equipped with step attenuator with no compromise in quality 1 High harmonics suppression of lt 30 dBc even at high output power gt page 10 Ideal for production 1 Wear free electronic attenuator up to 12 75 GHz ensuring long life even in the case of heavy use in production 1 High level accuracy and repeatability for high production yield 1 Short frequency and level setting times which can be further reduced in Lis
7. amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 7 Best signal quality in the mid range Phase noise harmonics nonharmonic spurious and wide band noise are key parameters when it comes to charac terizing the spectral properties of analog signal genera tors Many measurements focus on more than one aspect simultaneously For example in blocking measurements nonharmonics together with phase noise are essential in generating the usually unwanted RFI power in the adja cent channel SSB phase noise 30 Very low SSB phase noise When it comes to SSB phase noise performance the R amp S SMB100A consistently achieves excellent values over the entire frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz or from 100 kHz to 40 GHz This is due to its remarkable con cept Below 3 GHz the R amp S SMB100A works down to 23 3475 MHz with frequency dividers Below this value the integrated DDS synthesizer generates the output sig nal directly In contrast to conventional designs that use a mixer range below approx 250 MHz the innovative Rohde amp Schwarz solution leads to a much better phase noise performance at low frequencies The R amp S SMB100A is therefore the ideal replacement in test circuits for fixed frequency high end crystal os cillators that are often used as a reference signal The R amp S SMB100A combines equal or even improved signal performance with adjustable frequency and adjustable lev el which is highly benefic
8. 00 10 8000 10000 12 000 14000 RF in MHz Typical measurement of the R amp S SMB100A high power 20 GHz and 40 GHz models with and without optional step attenuator Low level range with no compromise in quality Even in the lower level range the R amp S SMB100A makes no compromise in quality The RF level is specified down to 120 dBm when a step attenuator is installed This makes the generator ideal for sensitivity measurements on receivers High harmonics suppression of lt 30 dBc even at high output power What is special about the R amp S SMB100A is that harmon ics are still suppressed with lt 30 dBc even at high out put power ideal for amplifier design applications up to 40 GHz The nonharmonics are even suppressed by e g typ lt 78 dBc at 3 GHz or typ lt 66 dBc at 10 GHz Maximum output power with high power option Level in dBm 30 20 lt R8S SMB B120L and R8S SMB B31 R amp S SMB B120 and R8S SMB B31 lt R8S SMB B140L and R8S SMB B32 R amp S SMB B140 and R amp S SMB B32 20 25 3 35 40 Frequency in GHz Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 11 Ideal for production Wear free electronic attenuator with reverse power protection The wear free electronic attenuator unique in the frequen cy range up to 12 75 GHz of the R amp S SMB100A func tio
9. 4 2531 00 Adapters for instruments with an R amp S SMB B112 B112L B120 or R amp S SMB B120L frequency option Test port adapter PC 3 5 mm female 021 0512 00 Test port adapter PC 3 5 mm male 021 0529 00 Test port adapter N female 021 0535 00 Test port adapter N male 021 0541 00 Adapters for instruments with an R amp S SMB B140 or R amp S SMB B140L frequency option Test port adapter 2 4 mm female 088 1627 02 Test port adapter 2 92 mm female 036 4790 00 Test port adapter 2 92 male 036 4802 00 Test port adapter N female 036 4777 00 Test port adapter N male 036 4783 00 Two Year Calibration Service R amp S CO2SMB100A Please contact your local Three Year Calibration Service R amp S CO3SMB100A Rohde amp Schwarz sales office Five Year Calibration Service R amp S CO5SMB100A One Year Repair Service following the warranty period R amp S RO2SMB100A Two Year Repair Service following the warranty period R amp S RO3SMB100A Four Year Repair Service following the warranty period R amp S RO5SMB100A Documentation of Calibration Values R amp S DCV 2 0240 2193 18 DKD 150 17025 Calibration including ISO 9000 R amp S SMB DKD 1161 3607 02 calibration can only be ordered with the instrument For data sheet see PD 5213 8396 22 and www rohde schwarz com Your local Rohde amp Schwarz expert will help you determine the optimum solution for your requirements To find your nearest Rohde amp Schwarz representative visit www
10. ad lt 20 ns typ lt 5 ns gt 80 dB 10 ns GPIB IEEE 488 2 Ethernet TCP IP USB USB Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 21 Ordering information Base unit RF and Microwave Signal Generator R amp S SMB100A 1406 6000 02 Accessories supplied Power cable Quick Start Guide and CD ROM with operating and service manual Options RF Path Frequency Option 9 kHz to 1 1 GHz R amp S SMB B101 1407 2509 02 9 kHz to 2 2 GHz R amp S SMB B102 1407 2609 02 9 kHz to 3 2 GHz R amp S SMB B103 1407 2709 02 9 kHz to 6 GHz R amp S SMB B106 1407 2909 02 100 kHz to 12 75 GHz with electronic step attenuator R amp S SMB B112 1407 2109 02 100 kHz to 12 75 GHz without step attenuator R amp S SMB B112L 1407 2150 02 100 kHz to 20 GHz with mechanical step attenuator R amp S SMB B120 1407 2209 02 100 kHz to 20 GHz without step attenuator R amp S SMB B120L 1407 2250 02 100 kHz to 40 GHz with mechanical step attenuator R amp S SMB B140 1407 2309 02 100 kHz to 40 GHz without step attenuator R amp S SMB B140L 1407 2350 02 OCXO Reference Oscillator R amp S SMB B 1407 3005 02 OCXO Reference Oscillator High Performance R amp S SMB B1H 1407 3070 02 Stereo RDS Coder R amp S SMB B5 1407 3205 02 Reverse Power Protection 100 kHz to 12 75 GHz R amp S SMB B30 1407 1160 02 High Power Option 10 MHz to 20 GHz R amp S SMB B31 1407 1260 02 only available with R amp S SMB B120 B120L 10 MHz to 40 GHz R
11. amp S SMB B32 1407 1360 02 only available with R amp S SMB B140 B140L Pulse Modulator for R amp S SMB B112 B112L B120 B120L R amp S SMB K21 1407 3811 02 B140 B140L Pulse Modulator for R amp S SMB B101 B102 B103 B106 R amp S SMB K22 1407 3770 02 Pulse Generator R amp S SMB K23 1407 3786 02 Pulse Train R amp S SMB K27 1407 3828 02 The base unit must be ordered together with an R amp S SMB B101 B102 B103 B106 B112 B112L B120 B120L B140 or R amp S SMB B140L frequency option Only one of the options R amp S SMB B1 or R amp S SMB B1H can be installed Only available with an R amp S SMB B101 B102 B103 or R amp S SMB B106 frequency option Only available with an R amp S SMB B112 or R amp S SMB 112L frequency option Requires the R amp S SMB K23 option only available for instruments with serial number gt 102400 2 3 4 e 22 Recommended extras 19 Rack Adapter R amp S ZZA S234 1109 4493 00 Power Sensor 9 kHz to 6 GHz incl USB adapter cable R amp S NRP Z92 1171 7005 42 Power Sensor DC to 40 GHz for levels up to 20 dBm R amp S NRP Z55 138 2008 02 Power Sensor 10 MHz to 18 GHz R amp S NRP Z22 137 7506 02 USB Adapter for R amp S NRP Zxx power sensors R amp S NRP Z4 146 8001 02 Keyboard with USB Interface US character set R amp S PSL Z2 157 6870 04 Mouse with USB Interface optical R amp S PSL Z10 157 7060 03 USB Serial Adapter for RS 232 C remote control R amp S TS USB1 612
12. and pulse modulation supported The R amp S SMB100A handles the important analog AM FM M modulation modes and pulse modulation with excellent characteristics In AM and FM M modulation the RF carrier is modulated with the internal LF genera tor or also with external signals The two different sources of modulation can be internally added to generate two tone modulated signals Due to its digital modulation pro cessing the R amp S SMB100A implements the modulation modes with high accuracy and minimum distortion Wide frequency range high output power and a variety of modulations make the R amp S SMB100A a flexible signal source for a broad scope of applications Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 5 Pulse modulated signal measured with the R amp S NRP Z85 wideband power sensor 40 000 000 000 Ofctz 16 00 wtn e 12 99dBm RF Details of the measurement with the R amp S NRP Z85 wideband power sensor peak and average 0 000 000 000 Ofctz 16 00 48m z E HRP Z Power Viewer m E3 i 1 NRP Z85 S N 100968 16 07 iam gt 12 99 som Permanent Jv Priority Avg gt v State Level Peak Support of R amp S NRP Zxx power sensors The R amp S SMB100A supports a wide variety of R amp S NRP Zxx USB power sensors The R amp S NRP Z92 is a power sensor that ideally complements the frequency and level range of the generato
13. he R amp S SMB100A features the User Correction function for precisely this purpose For a known frequency response Without frequency response correction of the RF cable the level error measured with the R amp S NRP Z81 power sensor amounts to approx 1 5 dB at 10 GHz nominal value 5 dBm Freq RFON Level ALC Auto Info fi E NRP Z81 3 53 dBm RF ALC UCOR Edit User Cor Data The measured level correction values are stored in a table together with the user selected frequencies Freq TETO Level 110 000 EA J Ld ALC Auto Info Edit User Correction Data ucor 197 201 10000 000 000 00 1467 that needs to be corrected the user can enter the level correction values as a function of the frequency Auto matic interpolation of the correction values is performed between these frequency points To simplify this the R amp S SMB100A can also automatically include the level correction values at the press of a button by using a di rectly connected R8S NRP Zxx power sensor The screenshots show the frequency response correction for an RF cable in the range from 8 GHz to 10 GHz With out frequency response correction the level error mea sured with the R amp S NRP Z81 amounts to approx 1 5 dB at 10 GHz due to cable loss After the correction values in the range from 8 GHz to 10 GHz have been automatically measured and stored with the R amp S NRP Z81 the level er ror will be automatically co
14. ial as it can be ideally adapted to the DUT Moreover the R amp S SMB100A makes it possible to define the DUT tolerance range relative to the reference by varying these parameters To further improve the close in phase noise and frequency stability two different OCXO reference oscillators are avail able as options Especially the R amp S SMB B1H offers excel lent performance that is unprecedented in this class Measured SSB phase noise with the R amp S SMB B1H OCXO option 40 i titi 10 MHz 40 GHz 100 Ms Lt 20 GHz 10 GHz 110 HHH a 3 GHz SSB phase noise in dBc 1 Hz 120 Tt 1 GHz 130 mH TT 140 H L an 100 MHz 150 H L LHH 0 MHz 160 1 10 100 1k 10k 100 k Frequency offset in Hz 1M 10M 100 M Innovative DDS based synthesizer concept The R amp S SMB100A superbly handles high signal quality requirements Due to its innovative DDS based synthesizer concept the R amp S SMB100A yields unsurpassed values in all parameters called for in the mid range thereby setting new standards SSB phase noise Measured SSB phase noise SSB phase noise in dBc 1 Hz 1 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 with standard reference the Standard f 1 GHz R amp S SMB B1 option and the R amp S SMB B1 f 1 GHz R8S SMB B1H f 1 GHz R amp S SMB B1H option
15. imit of 9 kHz Furthermore the R amp S SMB100A can be ideally used for measuring the blocking characteristic up to a CW frequency of 12 75 GHz as specified in various telecommunications standards When it comes to frequently changing level settings this Is the first time that a wear free electronic step attenuator is used in this frequency range Two frequency options up to 20 GHz and 40 GHz are avail able to cover the microwave range These options are suit able for tests on radar systems and antennas in the X and K bands for example In addition to pure CW signals the R amp S SMB100A also provides the most common analog AM and FM M mod ulation modes as standard Moreover the R amp S SMB100A can be equipped with an excellent pulse generator and pulse modulator that makes it possible to generate user programmable pulse scenarios also referred to as pulse trains Key facts 1 Wide frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz or from 100 kHz to 40 GHz 1 Excellent signal characteristics with low SSB phase noise of typ 128 dBc at 1 GHz 20 kHz offset 1 High output power of typ up to 27 dBm 1 All important analog modulations with AM FM M and pulse modulation supported 1 Compact size with only two height units and low weight 100 kHz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator Benefits and key features All purpose signal source 1 Wide frequency range from 9 kHz to 1 1 2 2 3 2 6 GHz or from 100 kHz to 12 75
16. kHz to 1 1 GHz 2 2 GHz With electronic step attenuator e Without electronic step attenuator With mechanical step attenuator Without mechanical step attenuator High power OCXO reference oscillator o OCXO reference oscillator o high performance Reverse power protection Stereo RDS coder o Pulse modulator o Pulse generator o Pulse train o e Standard o Optional Not available Only one of the following options can be installed 9 kHz to 9 kHz to 100 kHz to 100 kHz to 100 kHz to 3 2 GHz 6 GHz 12 75 GHz 20 GHz 40 GHz e e o en o o o o o e e e Oo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o R amp S SMB B1 OCXO reference oscillator or R amp S SMB B1H OCXO reference oscillator high performance Al pi u r 0 S e Wide frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz p p or from 100 kHz to 40 GHz The signal generator s wide frequency range high output power and a wide variety of modulations make it a flex S l Q n d S 0 u rce ible signal source for a broad scope of applications Its minimum frequency of 9 kHz permits applications in EMC measurements Its frequency option up to 12 75 GHz covers ISM bands as well as all important mobile radio bands In addition the frequency options up to 20 GHz and 40 GHz cover numerous microwave applications that require high spectral purity and high output power All important analog modulations with AM FM M
17. lse pauses Editing pulse train data Level io 000 000 000 0 crz ALC Auto 16 Optional high performance pulse modulator and pulse generator Pulsed signals are frequently required in aerospace and defense applications to test radar systems To meet this need the R amp S SMB100A can be equipped with an inte grated pulse modulator R amp S SMB K21 or R amp S SMB K22 and a pulse generator R amp S SMB K23 with superb char acteristics such as a minimum pulse width of 10 ns for radar system testing The pulse modulator for example makes it possible to perform radar tests with a high ON OFF ratio of gt 80 dB and very short rise fall times of typ lt 5 ns The pulse modulator is either controlled by an external pulse signal or it is supplied with single or double pulses or pulse trains as modulation signals by the internal pulse generator Versatile pulse trains An optional feature of the built in pulse generator is the possibility to generate pulse trains R amp S SMB K27 option which are commonly used for radar applications An ex ample of a pulse train is shown in the figure on the left In contrast to a single or double pulse a pulse train is a com bination of different pulses which can be a periodical or non periodical set of pulses Pulse width and pulse pause can be set independently and separately for each pulse This makes it possible to generate staggered pulses or to apply jitter to pulse wid
18. lts As in other audio measurements the test signals are produced in the generator section of the audio analyzer routed to the DUT through the R amp S SMB100A as a modulator and measured in the analyzer section of the R amp S UPV or the R amp S UPP Since generation and analysis are optimally timed measurement times are considerably shorter than with separately operating instruments Up to five different RDS sequences The R amp S SMB100A with the R amp S SMB B5 option gener ates stereo multiplex signals including ARI and RDS in formation and outputs the signals on the RF It is possible to choose between traffic announcement identification and standardized area identification A to F The RDS traffic program or RDS traffic announcement can be switched on and off Up to five different RDS sequences can be loaded Due to a length of up to 64000 characters per sequence longer RDS applications such as radio text can be tested as well Flexible internal LF generator The internal LF generator which is suitable for general receiver tests is part of the basic configuration of the R amp S SMB100A It generates sinusoidal signals at fixed or swept LF frequencies allowing basic functional tests to be carried out without an external signal Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 15 Ready for aerospace and defense applications Pulse train combination of pulses with different pulse widths and pu
19. mpensated for when the User Correction function is activated The connected R amp S NRP Z81 power sensor automatically measures and stores the frequency response of the RF cable Freq HRADOM MOD OFF Level 110 000 000 000 O st 5 00 esm AlCAuto Info Execute Used SMB Settings For Measurement Modulation OR CW Amplitude 2 500 dBm I After the User Correction table has been activated the R amp S SMB100A adapts its output power in order to com pensate for the frequency response of the RF cable Freq ERAON MOD OFF Level 110 000 000 000 0 crz 5 00 dBm Po UCorm ALC Auto Info 1 55 NRP 281 5 00 dBm RF ALC UCOR Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 19 F The Rohde amp Schwarz network in over 70 countries ensures ro l p re sa e optimum on site support by highly qualified experts The user risks are reduced to a minimum at all stages of to S e WI Ce n ee 1 Technical start up application development integration At your doorstep eee meairsonepar Bangalore Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 20 Specifications in brief Specifications in brief Frequency Frequency range Setting time Level Maximum output power Minimum specified output power Setting time without switching of the mechanical attenuator Spectral purity SSB phase noise Supported modulation modes
20. ns reliably even if the level values frequently change As a result high availability in the test system is ensured to gether with long service intervals even in the case of heavy use in production Moreover the reverse power protection included in the models up to 6 GHz optionally available for the 12 75 GHz model shields the R amp S SMB100A against high reverse power or DC voltage on the RF line High level accuracy and repeatability for high production yield The R amp S SMB100A offers high level accuracy and repeat ability as well as a very high level sweep range over the en tire range Measurements within narrow limits can be per formed with high reproducibility boosting production yield Level linearity Measured level linearity ALC ON 0 5 with the R amp S SMB B112 f 2 1 GHz 12 75 GHz frequency option 0 4 f 5 7 GHz e f 12 75 GHz 0 3 0 2 E 0 1 Pa Pal S le aaa PS 3 fe 3 0 1 oi 4 2 4 3 0 4 0 5 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 Level in dBm Level linearity Measured level linearity ALC ON 05 with the R amp S SMB B140 e f 10 GHz 40 GHz frequency option and the o4 e R amp S SMB B32 high ti f 30 GHz igh power option di e f 40 GHz 0 2 ca E 0 E 0 T x s _ pe i z E A eww A a El ee l 4 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 120 100 80 60 40 20
21. ol via LAN USB and GPIB including emulation modes The R amp S SMB100A is also ideally equipped with regard to the remote control interface In addition to conventional GPIB it also supports LAN and USB as standard This is especially advantageous in environments such as service labs where there is often no GPIB Signal generators are often used in automated test envi ronments Replacing them e g due to malfunctions or standard replacement procedures requires special care The replacement part and the replaced part must be com patible at least in terms of electrical features and remote control features Legacy instruments often use a propri etary remote control language Direct replacement there fore requires language emulation capability in the software of the replacement part To meet these requirements the R amp S SMB100A signal generator comes with a language emulation feature By selecting the desired language emu lation the signal generator acts as the original replaced instrument The language list already includes a large number of emulated instruments and will be updated on a regular basis Low weight and compact design The R S SMB100A has a compact size of only two height units and 19 width This form factor plus its low weight of max 5 6 kg for the 6 GHz model and 6 9 kg for the 40 GHz model make it ideal for mobile use It easily fits in any lab and service center where space is often at a premium Rohde
22. r up to 6 GHz Equipped with such a power sensor the R amp S SMB100A fully auto matically performs external level correction or precisely measures the power in the test setup The R amp S NRP Z55 power sensor can be used with the 12 75 GHz 20 GHz or 40 GHz frequency option of the R amp S SMB100A for the same purpose Reverse power protection for high operational reliability The standard reverse power protection for instruments up to 6 GHz protects the R amp S SMB100A from high exter nal voltages and high power at the RF output This fea ture shields the RF output against unwanted high reverse power and ensures a high degree of operational reliability The R amp S SMB B30 reverse power protection is available for the R amp S SMB B112 R amp S SMB B112L 12 75 GHz frequency options The R amp S SMB100A with connected R amp S NRP Z92 power sensor performs automatic level correction The emulation mode can be set in the remote setup menu of the R amp S SMB100A 110 000 000 Ole 000ja Ce ALC Auto Info Remote Channel Settings IDN OPT Identific Mode IDN String HEWLETT PACKARD 8643A 0 REV 1 0 0 OPT String Intuitive user interface Intuitive operation via the graphical user interface and the integrated help system facilitate the optimum use of the R amp S SMB100A for the application at hand To support graphical operation a mouse can be connected via USB Remote contr
23. sales rohde schwarz com Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 23 About Rohde amp Schwarz Rohde amp Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics It is a leading supplier of solu tions in the fields of test and measurement broadcasting radiomonitoring and radiolocation as well as secure communications Established more than 75 years ago Rohde amp Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in over 70 countries Company headquar ters are in Munich Germany Environmental commitment 1 Energy efficient products 1 Continuous improvement in environmental sustainability 1 ISO 14001 certified environmental management system Certified Quality System 150 9001 Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG www rohde schwarz com Regional contact 1 Europe Africa Middle East 49 89 4129 123 45 customersupport rohde schwarz com 1 North America 1 888 TEST RSA 1 888 837 87 72 customer support rsa rohde schwarz com 1 Latin America 1 41091079 88 customersupport la rohde schwarz com 1 Asia Pacific 65 65 13 04 88 customersupport asia rohde schwarz com R amp S is a registered trademark of Rohde 8 Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG Trade names are trademarks of the owners Printed in Germany ft PD 5213 8396 12 Version 04 00 July 2011 R amp S SMB100A Data without tolerance limits is not binding Subject to change 2008 2011 Rohde
24. servicing to maximize uptime in all applica tion fields and significantly reduce cost of ownership Customers can choose between calling on a certified Rohde 8 Schwarz service center as usual or servicing the instrument themselves A minimum of modules in the R amp S SMB100A means high reliability and easy servicing the photo shows the 6 GHz model Built in selftest of modules to support troubleshooting A built in selftest carries out an operational check of the instrument and serves as a troubleshooting aid during ser vicing The simple and straightforward architecture with very few modules cuts the time required for troubleshoot ing and repair to a minimum Moreover for all instruments up to 6 GHz the R amp S SMB100A does not need to be recalibrated if a module has to be replaced because all re placement modules come fully adjusted A simple function check is usually sufficient to ensure the outstanding speci fications of the R amp S SMB100A Do it yourself servicing can be completed in just 45 minutes on average Complete calibration only every three years A complete calibration is recommended for the R amp S SMB100A only every three years and can of course also be performed on site 18 User defined correction of external frequency responses Test setups including cables power amplifiers or filters always have frequency responses The signal genera tor can compensate for the frequency response T
25. t mode 1 Low power consumption gt page 12 Testing of FM stereo and RDS receivers 1 Optional stereo RDS coder for the 1 1 2 2 3 2 6 GHz models 1 Automatic synchronization of measurement results with the R amp S UPV or R amp S UPP audio analyzer 1 Up to five different RDS sequences with up to 64000 characters each 1 Internal LF generator delivering sinusoidal signals at fixed or swept LF frequencies gt page 14 Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 3 Hardware and software option concept for the R amp S SMB100A The table provides an overview of the frequency ranges as well as of functionalities and options Ready for aerospace and defense applications 1 Optional pulse modulator with typ gt 90 dB ON OFF ratio and rise fall time of typ lt 5 ns and pulse generator with minimum pulse width of 10 ns for radar system testing 1 Flexible generation of pulse trains for simulating complex pulse scenarios optional 1 Wide temperature range of 0 C to 55 C and high permissible operating altitude of 4600 m for use even under extreme conditions 1 Sanitizing of user data for secured areas 1 High quality shielding gt page 16 Flexible service concept 1 Servicing on site or at a Rohde 8 Schwarz service center 1 Built in selftest of modules to support troubleshooting 1 Complete calibration recommended only every three years gt page 18 Model overview Frequency range 9 kHz to 9
26. th and pulse pause Up to 2047 different pulses with a repetition of 1 to max 65535 are possible This yields very long pulse train sequences for testing arene of the nase train 110 000 TORIR Pulse Train Dialog aera Edit Pulse Train Data Wide temperature range and high permissible operating altitude The R amp S SMB100A functions reliably under extreme con ditions owing to its wide temperature range of 0 C to 55 C and a maximum permissible operating altitude of 4600 m above sea level Sanitizing of user data for secured areas To meet requirements for secured areas an erase and sanitize procedure has been developed that reliably erases user data from the instrument This ensures that no sensi tive data will leave the secured area Moreover LAN and USB ports can be disabled by means of a security pass word and the display can be disabled as well High quality shielding Sensitivity measurements on low noise satellite receivers can only be made with RF leakage proof signal sources The comprehensive shielding of the R amp S SMB100A based on sophisticated technologies ensures low RF leakage ex actly for this purpose Rear view of the R amp S SMB100A Cas ue BHM 8 Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator 17 Flexible service concept Servicing on site or at a Rohde amp Schwarz service center The R amp S SMB100A is designed for maximum reliability and easy
27. vers audio test signals are modulated onto an RF carrier and measured after demodulation by the DUT Test signals are also needed for the radio data system RDS established in many countries for a long time Optional stereo RDS coder The optional stereo RDS coder R amp S SMB B5 available for instruments up to 6 GHz meets all the above require ments Built into the R amp S SMB100A the solution is based on equipment that features an excellent price performance ratio as well as top class specifications and provides full coverage of the frequency range in question Typical test setup with the R amp S SMB100A and the R amp S UPV audio analyzer the R amp S UPP can be used alternatively Typical test setup with the R amp S UPV audio analyzer R amp S SMB100A signal generator RF modulated test signal including ARI and RDS Analog or digital audio signals O PU A O FO A PS AS R amp S UPV audio analyzer FM stereo receiver DUT Analog audio signals 14 Automatic synchronization of measurement results The stereo RDS coder also works with external signals ap plied to its analog left and right or digital S P DIF modu lation inputs Combining the R amp S SMB100A signal gener ator and the R amp S UPV or R amp S UPP audio analyzer creates a general purpose test system for FM receivers The great advantage is the automatic synchronization of measure ment resu
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