The Rohde & Schwarz SFQ is a high-precision, multi-standard TV Test Transmitter designed for testing broadcast receivers, modulators, and transmission systems. Its modular architecture supports all major digital and analog television standards, making it an industry benchmark for research, development, quality assurance, and production of broadcasting equipment.
Specifications
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 435 mm × 192 mm × 460 mm |
RF Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Frequency Range | 0.3 MHz to 3.3 GHz |
Digital Modulation & Standards
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DVB-S Modulation Schemes | QPSK |
| DVB-S Roll-Off Factor | 0.35 |
| DVB-C QAM Constellations | 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM |
| DVB-T Modulation Types | QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM |
| DVB-T Guard Intervals | 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 |
| DVB-T Code Rates | 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 |
| DVB-T Transmission Modes | 2k, 8k |
Impairment and Noise Simulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Noise Generator Option | SFQ-B1 (AWGN) |
| Fading Simulator Option | SFQ-B2 |
| Number of Fading Paths | 6 paths |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ISDB-T Number of Segments (Option SFQ-B27) | 13 |
Noise Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Noise Type (Option SFQ-B3) | Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) |
Technology
Multi-standard TV Broadcast Test Transmitter
Applications
Broadcast receiver validation, modulator testing, and digital/analog TV research & development