Two New Frequency Options are Added to R&S SMB100A

Published:2011/9/22 22:52:00 Author:Phyllis From:SeekIC

Rohde & Schwarz has improved its analog signal generator midrange R&S SMB100A by adding two new frequency options. Options R&S y R SMB-B120/B120L&S SMB-B140/B140L allow the generator to cover the frequency range 100 kHz to 20 GHz and 40 GHz, respectively. R&S SMB100A can now handle everything from analog RF to microwave applications.

The SMB100A still offers a standard dynamic range of -120 dBm to +14 dBm in the added frequence ranges. New high power options make it possible to achieve a maximum output power of +25dBm. These options allow users to skip the practice of looping in an external amplifier to achieve higher output power. This technique is used only when compensation is required to deal with attenuation in the test setup.

An expanded attenuator range and the direct digital synthesis method provide the SMB100A low single sideband phase noise and it has good spectral purity. With the two features, there’s no need for downconversion.

In addition to excellent signal generation performance, the R&S SMB100A will appeal to space-conscious users with its compact design: Occupying only two height units and a width of ¾ 19", it needs considerably less space on the workbench or in the rack than similar products on the market. Even the fully equipped 40 GHz model weighs only 6.9 kg, making it suitable for mobile use. The signal generator’s cost of ownership is very low due to the three-year calibration interval and the low power consumption of max.

The R&S SMB100A from Rohde & Schwarz especially targets users from the wide-base market and from the aerospace and defense industry. Device and component manufacturers can use the signal generator for local oscillator applications and for testing X-band radars, for example. The frequency options up to 20 GHz (R&S SMB-B120/B120L) and 40 GHz (R&S SMB B140/B140L) and the high power options (R&S SMB-B31/B32) for the analog R&S SMB100A signal generator are now available from Rohde & Schwarz.

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