Test & Measurement R&S®SGT100A SGMA Vector RF Source Fast and compact production solution

R&S®SGT100A SGMA Vector RF Source At a glance The R&S®SGT100A is an RF vector signal generator with an integrated baseband generator. It has been optimized for use in production and automated applications. Designed as a fast and compact, space-saving solution, it provides top speed to ensure optimized throughput and fits into any test system. The R&S®SGT100A has a clear focus on automated environments. It's main characteristics are high speed and a compact design. The R&S®SGT100A is the first 1 HU 1/2 19" vector signal generator up to 6 GHz with an integrated baseband generator. The radio frequency...

R&S®SGT100A SGMA Vector RF Source Benefits and key features Optimized for use in production ❙❙ Smallest standalone vector signal generator with integrated baseband generator ❙❙ Fast frequency and level switchover to optimize production throughput ❙❙ High output level to compensate for losses in the test system ❙❙ Low power consumption for reduced heat dissipation and simplified thermal management within the system ▷▷ page 4 The right signal performance in the right package ❙❙ Excellent modulation accuracy for large test margins ❙❙ Outstanding frequency response due to integrated baseband generator...

Optimized for use in production Smallest standalone vector signal generator with integrated baseband generator Its space-saving design makes the R&S®SGT100A ideal for use in any test system. The compact R&S®SGT100A is a complete vector signal generator with a frequency range of up to 6 GHz and an integrated high-performance baseband generator. It can generate digital RF signals with an I/Q modulation bandwidth of up to 160 MHz (in RF) and supports all common digital standards. The large memory depth of up to 1 Gsample allows long signal sequences and can also store many different signals to minimize...

Low power consumption for reduced heat dissipation and simplified thermal management within the system The low 65 W power consumption cuts operating costs and reduces heat dissipation. Low heat dissipation simplifies the test system's thermal management and allows a high packing density for the generators. Now four full-fledged vector signal generators can fit into a 2 HU, 19" space, the same space previously required for a single RF path. Standard connectors on the rear panel allow easy integration into the test system since all the cables are routed at the back of the rack. LEDs on the front...

The right signal performance in the right package Excellent modulation accuracy for large test margins Signal performance is crucial when it comes to offering the right instrument for production applications. This is where the R&S®SGT100A excels: it achieves an extremely low error vector magnitude (EVM) of 0.4 % when testing devices for compliance with IEEE 802.11ac (with 160 MHz RF bandwidth and higher-order 256QAM modulation). Its performance enables larger test margins and achieves higher yields in production. IEEE 802.11ac signals with 160 MHz bandwidth and an EVM of –48 dB. 6

Outstanding frequency response due to integrated baseband generator Low phase noise of –133 dBc (typ.) at 1 GHz and 20 kHz offset (1 Hz measurement bandwidth) The very flat frequency response over a bandwidth of 160 MHz makes the R&S®SGT100A flexible and ideal for a wide range of applications. A deviation of just 0.1 dB over the entire range clearly reveals why an internal baseband that is perfectly matched to the RF module is a real plus. Other features such as frequency offsets in the baseband, high signal bandwidths and LTE carrier aggregation also benefit from this linearity. The excellent...

Excellent level repeatability and level linearity for outstanding reproducibility of measurements Optional high-performance oven-controlled crystal oscillator for easy integration into test system In production environments, the level to the DUT over the entire system is typically calibrated to take out any effects of components between the generator and the DUT. Consequently, an RF generator's level repeatability is more important than its absolute level accuracy when it comes to ensuring that a one-time calibration of the entire system remains valid for a long time in order to maximize uptime....

Ideal enhancement for the R&S®SMW200A in MIMO applications with more than two antennas Its solid performance makes the R&S®SGT100A the ­deal i enhancement for the high-end R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator in MIMO applications. For higher-order MIMO setups (such as 4×4 with LTE or 2×8 with TD‑LTE), it is necessary to feed four or even eight signals into the input ports of a base station. The R&S®SMW200A provides the required baseband signals and realtime fading for the MIMO channels. The R&S®SMW200A provides two RF ports and up to six R&S®SGT100A vector RF sources can be connected to provide...

Low acquisition costs The total cost of ownership incurred for a product involves ­ many different aspects. Beyond the initial costs, the generator's low power consumption of just 65 W also saves money in two ways. First, it reduces the power bills. S ­ econd, it dissipates less heat, simplifying the test system's thermal management. Simple modular design for easy servicing The R&S®SGT100A consists of just a few modules, making it easy and inexpensive to repair in the unlikely event that a problem occurs. The built-in selftest supports the service process, helping to get the instrument back into...

Easily upgradable at customer premises The R&S®SGT100A offers an impressively flexible customization concept with just one hardware option (the o ­ ven-controlled crystal oscillator). All other options can be easily added at the customer premises using key codes – e.g. from 3 GHz to 6 GHz 1) or to a larger bandwidth. This saves cost and time and maximizes system uptime. Waveform package as ideal production solution Characterizing DUTs in production often requires using test signals from a number of different standards. In addition to wireless communications standards such as GSM, 3GPP FDD and...