The Rohde & Schwarz SMA100B RF and microwave signal generator is designed for maximum performance without compromise. It delivers purest output signals while maintaining exceptionally high output power levels, making it ideal for demanding test and measurement tasks in the semiconductor, wireless communications, and aerospace and defense industries.

Specifications

Frequency

ParameterValue
Minimum Frequency8 kHz
Maximum Frequency67 GHz (frequency-option dependent)
Frequency Resolution0.001 Hz

Output

ParameterValue
Maximum Output Powerup to +38 dBm (configuration dependent)

Modulation

ParameterValue
ModulationAM, FM, Phase, Pulse
Sweep ModesFrequency, Level, LF (linear, logarithmic)

General

ParameterValue
Reference OscillatorInternal OCXO (high-stability options available)
InterfacesUSB, LAN, GPIB
Display5" touchscreen (2 HU) or 7" touchscreen (3 HU)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz / 400 Hz

RF Characteristics

ParameterValue
SSB Phase Noise (Option)<-132 dBc/Hz (typ.) at 10 GHz with 10 kHz offset
Wideband Noise<-162 dBc/Hz (meas.) at 10 GHz with 30 MHz offset
Level Resolution0.01 dB
Output Impedance50 Ω

Modulation Capabilities

ParameterValue
AM Depth Range0% to 100%
AM Resolution0.1%
Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio> 80 dB

Front and Rear Panel Interfaces

ParameterValue
RF Output Connector TypeN female (up to 6 GHz) or Test Port Adapter (3.5 mm / 2.92 mm / 1.85 mm option dependent)
LAN Interface Port10/100/1000 Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet)

System, Software and Emulation

ParameterValue
Display Resolution800 x 480 pixels

Power, Physical and Environmental

ParameterValue
Calibration Interval3 years (recommended)

Ordering Options and Configurations

ParameterValue
Pulse Generator Software OptionR&S®SMAB-K23
Pulse Train Software OptionR&S®SMAB-K27
Removable Mass Storage OptionR&S®SMAB-B85 (Removable Solid State Drive)

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Reference Input ConnectorBNC female
Reference Output ConnectorBNC female

System Features

ParameterValue
USB Power Sensor SupportDirect connection of R&S NRP power sensors

Compliance

ParameterValue
EMC StandardsEN 61326-1, EN 55011 Class A
Safety StandardsIEC/EN 61010-1

Interfaces

ParameterValue
GPIB Interface StandardIEEE-488.2

Power

ParameterValue
AC Input Voltage Range100 V to 240 V AC (±10%)
AC Input Frequency50 Hz to 60 Hz / 400 Hz (±10%)

Technology

RF and Microwave Signal Generation

Applications

Test and measurement for RF semiconductor, wireless communications, and aerospace & defense industries