The Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100A is a versatile vector signal generator designed to cover a frequency range from 9 kHz up to 6 GHz. It offers exceptional RF performance, including a fast setting time and high output level, combined with a highly capable internal baseband generator. With an I/Q modulator bandwidth exceeding 500 MHz and up to 120 MHz of internal baseband generation bandwidth, it is well-suited for testing advanced digital modulation standards such as LTE, HSPA+, WiMAX, and WLAN IEEE 802.11n.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 9 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 6 GHz (with hardware option) |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Power | +18 dBm (standard configuration, f ≤ 3 GHz) |
| Output Power Range | -120 dBm to +18 dBm (standard configuration) |
| Phase Noise | < -122 dBc/Hz, typ. -128 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz carrier, 20 kHz offset) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, Phase, Pulse, I/Q, Digital Baseband |
| Sweep Modes | Step, List |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | 10 MHz (OCXO optional) |
| Interfaces | LAN, USB, GPIB |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 100 V to 120 V AC, 400 Hz |
| RF Output Connector | N female |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Options | 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz or 9 kHz to 6 GHz (hardware option dependent) |
I/Q Modulation and RF Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum RF Bandwidth of I/Q Modulator | > 500 MHz |
Internal Baseband Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseband RF Modulation Bandwidth | Up to 120 MHz (with internal signal generation) |
| Waveform Mode | Multisegment waveform mode for fast switchover |
| Built-in Simulation | CW interference and AWGN simulation |
Supported Digital Standards (Options)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cellular Standards | 2G, 3G, LTE, HSPA+ (with options) |
| Wireless Connectivity | WLAN IEEE 802.11n, Mobile WiMAX (with options) |
RF Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Baseband Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseband ARB Memory | 32 MSa (standard), up to 1 GSa (configuration dependent) |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics | < -30 dBc (CW, level ≤ 8 dBm) |
Technology
Vector Signal Generation
Applications
Component testing, receiver verification, mobile radio standards generation (2G/3G/4G), wireless communications test