The Rohde & Schwarz SMT03 is a versatile analog RF signal generator covering a frequency range from 5 kHz to 3 GHz. Designed for conventional analog receiver measurements and EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility) testing, it provides high signal quality, high level accuracy, and flexible sweep functions. The SMT03 supports standard AM, FM, Phase, and Pulse modulation, with broadband capabilities and specialized options for VOR/ILS avionics and stereo broadcast testing.

Specifications

Frequency

ParameterValue
Minimum Frequency5 kHz
Maximum Frequency3 GHz
Frequency Resolution0.1 Hz
Reference Oscillator Aging (Standard)< 1 ppm / year
Reference Oscillator Aging (Option SM-B1)< 1 x 10^-9 / day
Frequency Settling Time< 10 ms

Output

ParameterValue
Maximum Output Power13 dBm
Output Power Range-144 dBm to +13 dBm
Phase Noise< -122 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset)

Modulation

ParameterValue
ModulationAM, FM, Phase (φM), Pulse (VOR/ILS & Stereo by option)
Sweep ModesRF, LF, Level sweep (programmable)
Amplitude Modulation Depth0 to 100%
Internal LF Generator Frequency0.1 Hz to 500 kHz
Internal LF Generator Resolution0.1 Hz

General

ParameterValue
Reference OscillatorTCXO (Standard), OCXO (Option SM-B1)
InterfacesIEEE-488 (GPIB)
DisplayLarge, backlit LCD

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 120 V / 220 to 240 V AC, 47 to 440 Hz

Frequency Modulation (FM)

ParameterValue
Broadband FM RangeDC to 8 MHz

RF Output and Level

ParameterValue
Output Impedance50 Ω

Interfaces and Connectivity

ParameterValue
RF Output ConnectorN female

Environmental and Compliance

ParameterValue
Calibration Interval3 years

Output Level

ParameterValue
Level Resolution0.1 dB

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
Harmonics< -30 dBc (output level <= +10 dBm)
SubharmonicsNone (f <= 1.5 GHz), < -40 dBc (f > 1.5 GHz)
Non-Harmonic Spurious Signals< -70 dBc (f <= 1.5 GHz), < -64 dBc (f > 1.5 GHz) at > 10 kHz offset

Output Power

ParameterValue
Level Settling Time< 10 ms
Maximum DC Voltage at RF Output50 V

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External Reference Input Frequency10 MHz
Reference Frequency Output10 MHz

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C

Technology

RF Signal Generation

Applications

Receiver Measurements, EMS Testing, Avionics (VOR/ILS), FM Sound Broadcast Testing