Analog Signal GenerationMarket & Applications

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Signal Generator Portfolio overview

Performance class

R&S RF vector signal generator

R&S RF analog signal generator

R&S Microwave generator

R&S Baseband generator

High end SMU 200ASMATE 200A

SMA100A SMF100A AMU200AAFQ100B

Midrange SMJ100ASMBV100A

SMB100A SMR AFQ100A

economic - SMC100A - -

Performance means weighted sum of physical performance and functionality

is usually different for different instrument classes most important for analog signal generator: spectral purity

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Signal Generator Portfolio customer purchase decision

Performancerequirements

Functional requirements Budget

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Customer decision is driven by:

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Signal Generator Portfolio performance requirements in figures

poor mid range excellent

High output power +10dBm +10dBm < P +16dBm > +16dBm

Single side band phase noise1GHz@ 20kHz

-100dBc -100dBc < SSB -130dBc > -130dBc

harmonicsf>1MHz; level -45dBc

Wideband noisef>1MHz @ >10MHz; >5dBm

130dBc 130dBc < w.n. 145dBc > 145dBc

Level accuracy1MHz< f < 6GHz

1,5dB 1,5dB < L.E. 0,7dB 0,7dB

For analog signal generators up to 6GHz; no ranking; table can be extended

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Signal Generator Portfolio additional informationR&S internet

SalesWebproduct short guides

competitor comparisons

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Instruments economic: SMC 100A

9kHz 1,1GHz9kHz 3,2GHz

AM / FM are standard functions High output power (+13dBm) Integrated over voltage protection Low total cost of ownership (TCO) OCXO [B1] GPIB [K4]

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Instruments SMC 100A: features functions benefits

Smallest & lightest instrument in its class Electronic attenuator with integrated over voltage protection Various remote control capabilities Remote control emulation

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Instruments SMC 100A: competition

Agilent N9310A

R&S Strength Agilent strengthnonharmonics IQ modulation optionalSSB phase noise Multi language displayGood performance of the standard modulation modesRemote control emulationLong calibration interval

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Instruments middle class: SMB 100A

9kHz 1,1GHz [B101]9kHz 2,2GHz [B102]9kHz 3,2GHz [B103]9kHz 6GHz [B106]100kHz 12,75GHz [B112/L*]

Low SSB phase noise High output power Pulse modulator / pulse generator / pulse train [K21/K22/K23/K24] OCXO / high performance OCXO [B1/B1H] Reverse power protection@12GHz [B30] Stereo / RDS coder [B5]

*)BxxxL : version w/o electronic attenuator

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Instruments SMB 100A: features functions benefits

Covers 9kHz 6GHz for EMC & wireless Highest output power in its class (+18dBm) Very good phase noise even for low frequencies Easy level adjustment For first time an electronic attenuator is used up to 12,5GHz

- Blocking tests

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Instruments SMB 100A: competition

Agilent MXG N5183A

R&S Strength Agilent strengthFast level settling time Frequency up to 40GHzBest signal performance in class (SSB phase noise) 25dB better harmonicsEasy level adjustment with power sensorVery good phase noise even for low frequencies7 dB more output powermin power -120dBm (30dB lower)Electronic attenuator

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Instruments high end RF generator: SMA 100A

9kHz 3GHz [B103/L]9kHz 6GHz [B106/L]

High performance pulse modulator / generator [K23] 80MHz Chirp is possible

Pulse train [K27] Multi Function Generator [K24] Flight navigation standards (VOR / ILS / DME) [K25 / K26] Power analysis [K28]

1) f =1GHz, offset 20kHz

*)BxxxL : version w/o electronic attenuator

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Instruments high end RF generator: SMA 100A

9kHz 3GHz [B103/L]9kHz 6GHz [B106/L]

Enhanced phase noise performance (B22: -139dBc 1)) [B22] FM / jM modulator [B20] Clock Synthesizer [B29] Removable Flash Disk [B80]

1) f =1GHz, offset 20kHz

*)BxxxL : version w/o electronic attenuator

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Instruments SMA 100A: features functions benefits

Excellent signal purity especially using B22 High output power Electronic attenuator Clock synthesizer Very fast settling time for ATE applications

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Instruments SMA 100A: competition

Agilent E4428C

R&S Strength Agilent strengthFast level settling time Sub-harmonicsBest signal performance in class (-134dBc 1))High output power even without optionsLower start frequencyBetter wideband noiseBetter modulation characteristicse.g.: deviation 40MHz 8MHz

rise time 20ns (spec.) 150ns (typ.)

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Instruments middle class -wave generator: SMR

10MHz 20 / 27 / 30 / 40GHz

Good phase noise performance AM / FM modulator [B5] pulse modulator / generator [B14] Stepped attenuator [B15/B16] IF input [B23/B24/B25] OCXO [B1] Frequency extension (10MHz) [B11]

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Instruments high end -wave generator: SMF 100A

100kHz 22GHz [B112]100kHz 43,5GHz [B144]

Enhanced phase noise performance [B22] FM / jM modulator [B20] OCXO [B1] Stepped attenuator [B26/B27] High output power [B32/B24] Frequency extension (100kHz 1GHz) [B2] Removable GPIB / USB [B83/B84] Removable Flash Disk [B85]

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Instruments high end -wave generator: SMF 100A

High performance pulse modulator / generator [K3/K23] 80MHz Chirp is possible

Pulse train [K27] Power Analysis [K28] Quasi analog sweep [K4]

100kHz 22GHz [B112]100kHz 43,5GHz [B144]

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Instruments SMF 100A: features functions benefits

Excellent SSB phase noise performance especially using B22 Highest output power in its class Easy level adjustment using NRP sensors Pulse train option Power analysis option Very fast settling time for ATE applications

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Instruments SMF 100A: competition

Agilent PSG E8257D

R&S Strength Agilent strengthFast settling time e.g for ATE application Frequency up to 67GHz[SSB phase noise] 5dB better harmonicsEasy level adjustment with power sensorPower analysis option

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Accessoiriesfrequency multiplier: SMZ

Multiplier and optional amplifier are installed in the same housing Automatically configured and controlled from SMF (via USB) Depending on the version the output power can be directly set at the generator Frequency response can be compensated Power sweep 15dB (electronic), 25dB (mechanical) Excellent signal quality (SSB, level accuracy, matching) Wide frequency range (two models cover 50GHz 110GHz) Used e.g. for automotive radar

50GHz 75GHz60GHz 90GHz75GHz 110GHz

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Applications & Customer those who need excellent signal purity Recommended options

Enhanced phase noise to improve the overall phase noise performance of the generated signal

Oven Quarz / High Performance oven Quarz to improve the overall long-term stability & SSB up to 50kHz 70kHz offset

Typical applications Phase noise measurements Mixer test Blocking test Adjacent channel measurements Use as LO or VCO A/D and D/A converter tests

Typical customer segments Component manufacturer & A&D & research

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Tx Channel W-CDMA 3GPP REV Bandwidth 3.84 MHz Power 2.82 dBm Adjacent Channel Bandwidth 3.84 MHz Lower -64.68 dB Spacing 5 MHz Upper -66.43 dB Alternate Channel Bandwidth 3.84 MHz Lower -70.28 dB Spacing 10 MHz Upper -70.23 dB

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Applications & Customer those who need a wide range of output power Recommended options

High output power option to get up to +18dBm (over range up to +28dBm) Electronic attenuator to reduce the output power with excellent reliability Stepped (mechanical) attenuator to reduce the output power even in the

microwave range

Typical applications Mixer test Blocking test Amplifier tests

Typical customer segments Component manufacturer A&D ATE Production Research

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Applications & Customerexample: performance requirements in applications

Level accuracy1MHz< f < 6GHz

Wideband noisef>1MHz @ >10MHz; >5dBm

harmonicsf>1MHz; level

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Applications & Customermixer tests: price comparison

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Applications & Customermixer tests: price & performance comparison

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Applications & Customer those who need pulsed signal of high performance Recommended options

Pulse generator Narrow pulse modulation (e.g.: t < 20ns) Pulse trains Maybe: Coherence mode

Typical applications Radar

Military: like surveillance radar, monopulse radar, early warning radar, Civil: like air traffic control, police radar, automotive radar,

Typical customer segments Component manufacturer A&D (EADS, Thales) Production research

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Applications & Customer those who need navigational aids Recommended options

AM / FM modulation VOR / ILS DME

Typical applications In-flight navigation Instrument landing system (ILS) Distance measurement equipment

Typical customer segments Component manufacturer A&D Calibration labs research

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Locolizer facility108 .. 112 MHz

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TransmitterReceiver

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Transponder (ground)

1/2 delay

1/2 delay + 50

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Remote Control code compatibilityl All R&S instruments can be remote

controlled using GPIB, LAN, LXI

l All signal generators support emulation modes for obsolete HP / Agilent generators

l Emulation is also available for R&S network analyzers and R&S spectrum analyzers

Analog Signal GenerationAppendix

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Signal Generator Portfolio definition

Instrument class RF vector signal generator RF analog signal generator Microwave generator Baseband generator

Performance class High end Midrange economic

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Instruments SMF 100A: competition

Agilent MXG N5183

R&S Strength Agilent strengthFast settling time e.g for ATE application FM deviation (160MHz)SSB phase noise 5dB better harmonicsEasy level adjustment with power sensorPower analysis option

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Instruments SMF 100A: competition

Anritsu MG3690B

R&S Strength Anritsu strengthFast settling time Frequency up to 67GHzMuch better SSB phase noise 10dB better harmonicsEasy level adjustment with power sensor High output power@40GHzPower analysis optionPulse train option for RADAR testing

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Instruments SMF 100A: competition

Anritsu MG3690C

R&S Strength Anritsu strengthBetter SSB phase noise Frequency up to 67GHzWith high output power comparable harmonics

10dB better harmonics

Easy level adjustment with power sensor High output power@40GHzPower analysis option FM deviation 100MHzPulse train option for RADAR testing

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Instruments SMF 100A: competition

Giga Tronic 2500B

R&S Strength Giga-tronic strengthFast settling time e.g for ATE application Frequency up to 50GHzSSB phase noiseEasy level adjustment with power sensorPower analysis optionMore output power

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Applications & Customer those who need analog speed & digital accuracy Recommended options

Analog ramp sweep

Typical applications Fast scalar network analysis

Typical customer segments Component manufacturer A&D Calibration labs research

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