Rohde & Schwarz SMB100A
RF and Microwave Signal Generator, up to 40 GHz (option dependent)

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RENT ROHDE & SCHWARZ SMB100A SIGNAL GENERATOR

The compact, versatile R&S SMB100A RF and microwave signal generator with a frequency range up to 40 GHz provides outstanding spectral purity and high output power. In addition, it features easy operation, comprehensive functionality and low cost of ownership.

Rohde & Schwarz has developed the R&S® SMB100A with low SSB phase noise of typ. -128 dBc and its worldwide unique output level of >+18 dBm across a wide frequency range (1 MHz to 6 GHz), the SMB100A signal generator is setting new standards. The promise that users can perform maintenance on the instrument themselves also increases availability and reduces operating costs. The instrument's low weight, compact design, and favorable price/performance ratio complement the concept.

As an RF source with a frequency range of 9 kHz to 6 GHz, the R&S® SMB100A covers all important frequency bands for RF applications. The conventional analog AM/FM and PhiM modulation modes as well as frequency sweep, level sweep, and LF sweep are also available as standard. In production, the R&S® SMB100A excels with high level accuracy and level repeatability. Its short switchover times for frequency and level (remote control: typ. 1.6 ms for frequency and 1.2 ms for level, List mode: typ.

Thus, the R&S® SMB100A can be used in the production and servicing of broadcasting, EMC, and automotive products as well as for semiconductor development tests and aerospace & defense applications. Here, the pulse modulator (typ. 90 dB on/off ratio), which is available as an option, and the flexible pulse generator with a minimum pulse width of 20 ns are of special benefit. Additional properties that make the instrument ideal for these applications are its robust design and the fact that it can be used at altitudes up to 4600 m and within a temperature range of 0°C to 55°C.

To make servicing as easy and cost-effective as possible, the R&S® SMB100A enables users to perform maintenance on their own. When service becomes necessary, an integrated self-test can be used during troubleshooting. Since replacement modules are pre-calibrated, a simple function check is sufficient to ensure the excellent technical data of the signal generator. With the help of the R&S® NRP-Z92 power sensor, users can also optimize the level accuracy of the RF signal by means of automatic adjustment.