Rohde & Schwarz AFQ100A: Premium Baseband Source for Modern Communications
The R&S AFQ100A is a high-performance, self-contained baseband source designed to meet the stringent demands of digital baseband development and complex modulation scheme generation. With a maximum clock rate of 300 MHz and an RF bandwidth of 200 MHz, this versatile generator is ideal for development and production testing of receivers and components adhering to modern digital communication standards, including WiMAX and LTE.
Key Features
- Variable memory clock rate from 1 kHz to 300 MHz for optimal signal adjustment.
- High RF bandwidth of 200 MHz suited for compensating non-linearities in multicarrier power amplifiers (MCPA).
- Waveform memory capacity of up to 1 Gsample, ideal for extended bit error ratio (BER) measurements.
- Compatibility with WinIQSIM2™ for the implementation of multiple communications standards like WiMAX, LTE, and HSPA.
Aerospace and Defense Applications
- Robust bandwidth capabilities for generating extremely short pulses with swift rise and fall times.
- Pulse Sequencer Software (K6 option) available for crafting intricate pulse patterns.
- Built-in accuracy alongside removable hard disk options to fulfill stringent security needs.
Outstanding Signal Quality
- Exceptional spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) of up to 83 dBc.
- Frequency response with 0.1 dB accuracy across a 100 MHz I/Q bandwidth.
- Advanced frequency response compensation techniques.
- A highly pure sine-wave source for clean signal generation.
Broad Scope of Applications
- Analog I/Q outputs (both balanced and unbalanced) and optional digital outputs, tailored for D/A and A/D converter tests.
- Multisegment waveform capabilities to minimize switching time between different test signals, enhancing test throughput.
- Various trigger and marker functionalities to synchronize effectively with your Device Under Test (DUT).
- Optional capabilities for BER measurements to accurately characterize receivers.
Easy Creation of Test Signals
- Creation of digital standards employing R&S® WinIQSIM2™.
- Utilization of the Pulse Sequencer Software for generating pulsed signals.
- Seamless interoperability with MATLAB® through the MATLAB Transfer Toolbox.
- ARB Toolbox available for converting numeric I/Q data into AFQ waveform files efficiently.
User-Friendly Operation
- Convenient remote control options via GPIB, USB, and LAN connectivity.
- Access the user interface through any external monitor or via Windows XP Remote Desktop.
- Multiple USB connectors provided for peripherals like keyboards, mice, and memory sticks.
