The Rohde & Schwarz SMF100A is a first-rate, state-of-the-art microwave signal generator designed for the highest requirements in R&D, production, service, maintenance, and repair. It offers outstanding signal quality, exceptionally low phase noise, and high output power with an intuitive block-diagram operating interface.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, LAN, USB, R&S® NRP power sensor connector
DisplaySVGA color display, 800 x 600 pixels
Warm-up Time30 minutes (for specifications)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz; 100 V to 120 V AC, 400 Hz
Operating Temperature0 to +55

Frequency Characteristics

ParameterValue
Frequency Range100 kHz to 22 GHz / 31.8 GHz / 43.5 GHz (option dependent)
Frequency Resolution0.001 Hz

Level Characteristics

ParameterValue
Output Impedance50 Ω

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
SSB Phase Noise (10 kHz offset)typ. -120 dBc (at 10 GHz, 1 Hz measurement bandwidth)

Capabilities & Options

ParameterValue
Optional FeaturesPulse generator, pulse modulator, pulse trains, removable compact flash disk, power analysis, high output power

Level Performance

ParameterValue
Level Resolution0.01 dB
Minimum Output PowerDown to -130 dBm (with step attenuator option)

Modulation

ParameterValue
Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio> 80 dB (with pulse modulator option)
Pulse Modulation Minimum Pulse Width20 ns (with pulse modulator option)

Frequency

ParameterValue
Internal Reference Frequency10 MHz

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Reference Frequency Input / Output10 MHz
RF Output Connector (≤ 22 GHz Models)PC 3.5 mm male
RF Output Connector (31.8 GHz / 43.5 GHz Models)2.4 mm male

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-40 °C to +71 °C
Operating AltitudeUp to 4600 m

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety StandardsIEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, UL 61010-1

Performance

ParameterValue
Sweep ModesStep, List, Ramp (optional)

Technology

Microwave / RF

Applications

R&D, Production, Service, Maintenance, Repair