The Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100B is a high-performance vector signal generator designed to deliver outstanding RF characteristics, high output power, and excellent signal purity. With its internal baseband generator supporting up to 500 MHz modulation bandwidth, the SMBV100B is ideal for demanding research and development, production, and aerospace applications.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 8 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 6 GHz (option-dependent) |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Power | +18 dBm (standard) |
| Output Power Range | -120 dBm to +18 dBm |
| Phase Noise | <-126 dBc/Hz (typ. -134 dBc/Hz) at 1 GHz carrier, 20 kHz offset |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, Phase (φM), Pulse, Vector I/Q (ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM) |
| Sweep Modes | Frequency, Level, LF |
| Internal Audio Generator Waveforms | Sine, square, pulse, triangle, trapezoid |
| Internal Audio Generator Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz (sine) |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | 10 MHz (standard); OCXO (optional) |
| Interfaces | LAN (Gigabit Ethernet), USB 2.0, GPIB (optional) |
| Display | 5-inch color touchscreen, 800 x 480 pixels |
| Calibration Interval | 3 years (recommended) |
| Warm-Up Time | 30 min |
| Operating System | Linux |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz / 400 Hz |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 344 mm × 112 mm × 368 mm |
| Weight | 6.9 kg |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency switching speed | < 1.2 ms (ALC on, I/Q off) |
| Internal reference aging rate | 1 x 10^-6 per year (standard), 1 x 10^-7 per year (with B1 option) |
| Internal reference temperature stability | 1 x 10^-6 (0°C to 50°C, standard), 1 x 10^-8 (with B1 option) |
| External reference input frequency | 1 MHz to 100 MHz |
| External reference input amplitude | 0 dBm to 16 dBm |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum output power | -120 dBm (standard, settable to -145 dBm with option K22) |
| Amplitude resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Amplitude accuracy | < 0.5 dB (f < 3 GHz, level > -110 dBm) |
| Output voltage VSWR | < 1.5 (f < 3 GHz) |
| Attenuator type | Electronic |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics | <-30 dBc (level <= 8 dBm) |
| Non-harmonics | <-70 dBc (carrier 375 MHz to 750 MHz, offset > 10 kHz) |
| Broadband noise floor | <-140 dBc/Hz (at 15 MHz offset, f = 1 GHz) |
Vector Modulation and Baseband
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Baseband Generator Bandwidth | 120 MHz (standard), up to 500 MHz (with options) |
| Arbitrary Waveform Memory Depth | 64 Msample (standard), up to 1 Gsample (with options) |
| Waveform sampling rate | up to 600 MHz (with 500 MHz bandwidth option) |
| Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Resolution | 16-bit |
| Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) | < 0.5% (WCDMA / LTE, typ.) |
| Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR) | <-72 dB (WCDMA, test model 1, 64 DPCH, typ.) |
Analog Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Modulation (FM) Maximum Deviation | up to 10 MHz (at 6 GHz) |
| Amplitude Modulation (AM) Depth Range | 0% to 100% |
| Amplitude Modulation (AM) Rate Range | 0 Hz to 50 kHz |
| Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio | > 80 dB |
| Pulse Modulation Minimum Pulse Width | 20 ns (with option K22) |
Sweep and Operating Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Range | Full frequency and level range |
| Number of Points | up to 65535 |
System Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | N female (50 Ω) |
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488 (optional, R&S®SMBVB-B105) |
| LAN Interface | 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) |
| External Reference Input Connector | BNC female |
| Reference Output Connector | BNC female |
Physical and Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to +50°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to +70°C |
| Rack Unit (RU) Height | 3U |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Voltage Range | 100 V to 240 V AC (±10%) |
| Line Frequency Range | 50 Hz to 60 Hz / 400 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Typically 120 W, max. 300 W |
Hardware and Software Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| R&S®SMBVB-B101 | Frequency option 8 kHz to 1 GHz |
| R&S®SMBVB-B103 | Frequency option 8 kHz to 3 GHz |
| R&S®SMBVB-B106 | Frequency option 8 kHz to 6 GHz |
| R&S®SMBVB-K22 | Pulse modulator option |
| R&S®SMBVB-K23 | Pulse generator option |
| R&S®SMBVB-B1 | OCXO reference oscillator option |
| R&S®SMBVB-B9 | Baseband generator option |
| R&S®SMBVB-K512 | 1 Gsample ARB memory depth extension |
| R&S®SMBVB-K524 | 500 MHz RF modulation bandwidth extension |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance | Version 1.5 |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog I/Q Inputs Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Analog I/Q Outputs Impedance | 50 Ω |
| User-Configurable BNC Ports | 3 (USER 1, USER 2, USER 3 on rear panel) |
| Pulse Input/Output BNC Connector | 1 (PULSE on rear panel) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4600 m |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 12000 m |
| Relative Humidity (Operating) | Up to 95% at +40 °C, non-condensing (complying with EN 60068-2-30) |
| Mechanical Resistance (Vibration) | 5 Hz to 55 Hz (complying with EN 60068-2-6) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | Complies with EN 55011 (Class A) and EN 61326-1 |
| Electrical Safety Compliance | Complies with IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1 |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| R&S®SMBVB-K31 | High Output Power option |
| R&S®SMBVB-K44 | GPS option |
| R&S®SMBVB-K45 | Galileo option |
| R&S®SMBVB-K46 | GLONASS option |
| R&S®SMBVB-K107 | BeiDou option |
| R&S®SMBVB-K144 | 5G New Radio option |
| R&S®SMBVB-K54 | WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n option |
| R&S®SMBVB-K86 | WLAN 802.11ac option |
| R&S®SMBVB-K142 | WLAN 802.11ax option |
Technology
Vector Signal Generation
Applications
RF and Microwave Testing