Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100A Vector Signal Generator

The Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100A offers excellent RF performance along with very high output level and short setting times. At the same time, the SMBV100A can be equipped with an internal baseband generator to allow generation of a number of digital standards (e.g. WiMAX, HSPA+, LTE). The wide frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz covers all of the important bands for digital modulation.

Due to its optimal scalability, the SMBV100A is easy to customize to meet specific customer requirements. For production applications, a cost-effective solution for playing back predefined test sequences is available with the optional baseband arbitrary waveform generator (ARB). And where it really matters, the optional baseband coder provides impressive realtime capabilities. It allows the generation of even complex signals directly in the instrument – no external signal generation software is required.

Key Features

• 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz or 6 GHz frequency range
• Typ. –120 dBm to +24 dBm level range
• Wide RF signal bandwidth of up to 120 MHz with internal signal generation
• Maximum RF bandwidth of I/Q modulator exceeds 500 MHz
• Customized internal signal generation with optional baseband generator
• Supports GSM/EDGE, CDMA2000/1xEV-DO, 3GPP FDD/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+, WiMAX, WLAN and more

RF section with high output level up to 6 GHz

The Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100A is available with options for a maximum frequency of 3.2 GHz or 6 GHz, covering all major frequency bands for wireless communications and other radio applications.

The standard electronic attenuator with integrated overvoltage protection ensures dependable operation of the SMBV100A – even in challenging production environments. The maximum output level is typ. +24 dBm over the entire frequency range above 1 MHz.

Support for all important state-of-the-art digital standards

With its internal baseband coder (R&S®SMBV-B10), the SMBV100A optionally allows users to generate all major digital communications standards – and without needing any external signal generation software. Alternatively, waveforms can be generated for the digital standards using the external WinIQSIM2™ software. Besides applying predefined test signals, users also have free access to individual signal parameters. Users can thus generate standard-compliant cellular or wireless signals.

Future-proof hardware concept

The SMBV100A vector signal generator benefits from a carefully planned instrument concept. Depending on the configuration, the instrument can function as a pure I/Q upconverter, a cost-effective signal generator with integrated ARB or an advanced vector signal generator with internal signal generation and realtime capabilities. The instrument concept allows the signal generator to be adapted to the individual task at hand, thereby reducing the investment required. At the same time, the performance of the individual hardware components provides ample capacity for future applications as well.