Rohde & Schwarz SMJ100A Vector Signal Generator
The R&S SMJ100A Vector Signal Generator is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern applications in research and development. It combines superior signal quality and unmatched flexibility, all accessible through an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). Designed for versatility, the SMJ100A features a broad baseband and minimal setting times, ensuring it can deliver real-time signals as well as replay pre-calculated waveforms with ease.
Offering frequency options of 3 GHz or 6 GHz, the R&S SMJ100A encompasses all critical frequency bands essential for digital RF transmission. Its advanced internal baseband generator supports a wide range of digital standards, including GSM/EDGE, 3GPP FDD, and CDMA2000. This makes the SMJ100A an optimal all-purpose signal generator, suitable for a myriad of applications.
Prepared for future developments, the SMJ100A boasts a substantial bandwidth, making it capable of seamlessly accommodating upcoming standards such as WiMAX. The incorporated arbitrary waveform generator enhances its versatility, allowing for sequences of up to 128 Msamples in length and compatibility with diverse signals from tools like R&S WinIQSIM™ and Matlab.
High Signal Quality
IQ modulator with 200 MHz RF bandwidth
- Very low SSB phase noise of typ. -133 dBc (f = 1 GHz, 20 kHz carrier offset, 1 Hz measurement bandwidth)
- Wideband noise of typ. -153 dBc (CW, f = 1 GHz, >10 MHz carrier offset, 1 Hz measurement bandwidth)
- Excellent ACLR performance of typ. +69 dB for 3GPP FDD (test model 1, 64 DPCHs)
- High-stability reference oscillator as standard
Ideal for Production
- Very short frequency and level setting times
- Electronic attenuator up to 6 GHz across the full level range
- Flexible high-speed measurements with RF List mode and multi-segment waveforms
Baseband Versatility
- Support for EUTRA/LTE signal generation
- Compatibility with WiMAX™ IEEE 802.16-2004/Corr1-2005, 802.16e-2005, and WiBro
- Real-time support of four code channels for 3GPP FDD, with HSPA and HSPA+ capabilities
- Mixed frames integrating GSM, EDGE, and EGPRS2 slots within a single frame (same symbol rate per frame)
- Baseband generator featuring a universal coder for real-time signal generation
- Arbitrary waveform generator offering 16 Msample, 64 Msample, or 128 Msample options
- Support for R&S®WinIQSIM2™ and R&S®WinIQSIM™ simulation software in the arbitrary waveform generator
Ease of Use
- Color display with 800 × 600 pixels (SVGA format)
- Intuitive user interface with graphical signal flow representation (block diagram)
- Graphical display of baseband signals via built-in transients recorder
- Context-sensitive Help system
- Tooltips available for all edit fields
Connectivity
- Optional digital I/Q output with support for R&S®EX-IQ-Box allowing for flexible data formats and clock generation
- Integration capabilities with R&S®NRP power sensors
- Remote control via LAN (Gigabit Ethernet, VXI11) and GPIB
- Remote operations facilitated through Windows Remote Desktop or VNC
- User-selectable trigger and marker signals
- USB connectors for keyboard, mouse, and memory storage devices
- Compliant with LXI Class C standards
Key Facts
- Frequency options ranging from 100 kHz to 3 GHz/6 GHz
- Supports 3GPP LTE FDD and TDD, LTE Advanced, 3GPP FDD/HSPA/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE/ EDGE Evolution, TD-SCDMA, WLAN, and other significant digital standards
- I/Q modulator featuring a 200 MHz RF bandwidth
- Optional baseband generator with real-time coder and arbitrary waveform generator for enhanced flexibility
- ARB-only baseband generator as a cost-effective alternative
- Exceptional RF performance
Frequency Specifications
- Frequency range: 100 kHz to 3 GHz/6 GHz
- Setting time specified for List mode
Level Specifications
- Power level range: -144 dBm to +13 dBm (PEP) [+16 dBm in overrange]
- Setting time specified for List mode
Spectral Purity (f = 1 GHz)
- Carrier offset > 10 kHz and > 800 kHz
- SSB phase noise typ. -131 dBc
- typ. -146 dBc (I/Q modulation)
ACLR Performance
- 3GPP FDD test model 1, 64 DPCHs typ. 69 dB
I/Q Bandwidth (RF)
Supported Modulation Types
- FSK: MSK, 2FSK, 4FSK, variable FSK
- PSK: BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, p/2 DBPSK, p/4 DQPSK, p/8 D8PSK, p/4 QPSK, 8PSK, 8PSK EDGE
- QAM: 16 QAM, 32 QAM, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, 1024 QAM
Supported Standards and Digital Systems (dependent on options)
- 3GPP LTE, 3GPP HSPA, 3GPP FDD, 3GPP TDD, TD-SCDMA, GSM/EDGE/Evolution, cdmaOne, CDMA2000®, 1xEV-DO, WiMAX™ IEEE 802.16-2004/Cor1/D5 and IEEE 802.16e-2005, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, TETRA, Bluetooth®, AWGN, user-defined multicarrier CW, GPS, DAB/T-DMB, XM-RADIO
Interfaces
- IEEE 488.2, LAN (100BaseT), 3 × USB, 1 × USB slave, VGA
