The Rohde & Schwarz SMT06 is a high-performance analog signal generator designed for comprehensive receiver testing and electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) measurements. Covering a frequency range from 5 kHz to 6 GHz, the SMT06 offers exceptional spectral purity, high level accuracy, and versatile modulation capabilities (AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation) alongside special functions like stereo and VOR/ILS generation via options.

Specifications

Frequency

ParameterValue
Minimum Frequency5 kHz
Maximum Frequency6 GHz
Frequency Resolution0.1 Hz

Output

ParameterValue
Maximum Output Power+13 dBm
Output Power Range-144 dBm to +13 dBm (overrange to +16 dBm)

Modulation

ParameterValue
ModulationAM, FM, Phase Modulation (̆M), Pulse Modulation
Sweep ModesRF, LF, and Level sweep (automatic, single, manual, step)

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232-C
Stored Settings Memory50 complete instrument setups
Memory Locations Count50

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
External Reference Input Frequency10 MHz

Amplitude and Level Specifications

ParameterValue
Level Resolution0.1 dB
Output Impedance50 Ω
Output VSWR< 1.5 (f <= 1.5 GHz), < 1.8 (f <= 3 GHz), < 2.0 (f <= 6 GHz)
Maximum Reverse RF Power Protection50 W (1 MHz to 6 GHz)
Maximum Reverse DC Voltage Protection50 V

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
Harmonics Level<-30 dBc (levels <= +10 dBm)
Subharmonics Levelnone (f < 1.5 GHz), <-50 dBc (1.5 GHz to 3 GHz), <-40 dBc (3 GHz to 6 GHz)

Amplitude Modulation (AM)

ParameterValue
AM Operating ModesInternal, External AC, External DC
AM Depth Range0% to 100%
AM Depth Resolution0.1%
AM Modulation Frequency RangeDC to 100 kHz (DC coupled), 10 Hz to 100 kHz (AC coupled)
AM Distortion< 1% (at 30% depth, f = 1 kHz)

Phase Modulation (Phi-M)

ParameterValue
Phase Modulation Operating ModesInternal, External AC, External DC

Physical and Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature Range0 °C to +55 °C
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C

Hardware Options and Accessories

ParameterValue
High-Stability OCXO Reference OptionSM-B1 (aging < 1 × 10^-9 / day)
Stereo / VOR/ILS Generator OptionSM-B6

Remote Control

ParameterValue
Remote Control Command SetSCPI

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Output ConnectorN female (50 Ω)
LF Output ConnectorBNC female
External AM Input ConnectorBNC female
External FM/Phase Modulation Input ConnectorBNC female
External Reference Input ConnectorBNC female
Internal Reference Output ConnectorBNC female

Power

ParameterValue
AC Input Voltage Range90 V to 264 V
AC Input Frequency Range47 Hz to 440 Hz

Interfaces

ParameterValue
GPIB Interface StandardIEEE 488.2

Technology

RF Analog Signal Generation

Applications

Receiver Testing, EMS Measurements, Avionics Testing