Name: R&S® SMB100B - 8 kHz - 3 GHz
Brand: Rohde & Schwarz
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Description

Perfect combination of performance and ease of use in a compact format

Power and versatility in the smallest possible space - that's the new R&S®SMB100B RF signal generator. Excellent spectral purity, maximum output power, coupled with comprehensive functionality and extremely easy operation are the impressive features of the R&S®SMB100B. It offers a frequency range from 8 kHz to 1 GHz, 3 GHz or 6 GHz.

Key points:

SCPI macro recorder and code generator for generating executable remote control code from manual operating steps (for MATLAB®, CVI, etc.)
Low wideband noise. For frequencies between 15 MHz and 6 GHz and 30 MHz offset, < 153 dBc (typ.)
Compact rack with a height of 2 U and a ¾ 19" width
Pulse train generation

Features

Ports

REF 1 GHz IN - 1 GHz reference frequency input, only available with R&S®SMBB-B3 option - SMA female
REF 1 GHz OUT - 1 GHz reference frequency output, only available with R&S®SMBB-B3 option - SMA female
REF IN - (variable) reference frequency input - BNC female
REF OUT - reference frequency output - BNC female
LF - modulation generator output - BNC female
MOD EXT - input for external analog modulation - BNC female
PULSE EXT - input for external pulse modulation - BNC female
PULSE VIDEO - pulse generator output - BNC female
INST TRIG - trigger input, TTL 5 V compatible - BNC female
SIGNAL VALID - output for triggering external devices: high state indicates that the instrument has settled to its final value - BNC female
L - stereo signal input for L signal, only available with R&S®SMBB-B5 option - BNC female
R - stereo signal input for R signal, only available with R&S®SMBB-B5 option - BNC female
S/P DIF - stereo signal input for digital stereo signal, only available with R&S®SMBB-B5 option - BNC female
USB IN - USB 2.0 (high speed), remote control of instrument (USB-TMC), only available with R&S®SMBB-B86 option - USB type B
USB - USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) connector for external USB devices: - USB type A
Mouse and keyboard, for enhanced operation
R&S®NRP-Zxx power sensors (with R&S®NRP-Z4 adapter cable), for external power measurements and level adjustment of instrument
Memory stick, for software update and data exchange
USB serial adapter, for RS-232 remote control
LAN - provides remote control functionality and remote operation via VNC and file transfer via FTP - RJ-45
IEEE 488 - remote control of instrument via GPIB, only available with R&S®SMBB-B86 option - 24-pin Amphenol series 57 female

Performance and usability

Performance and usability in a compact size Outstanding spectral purity, very high output power and comprehensive functionality are impressive features of the R&S SMB100B.
The new R&S SMB100B RF signal generator is all about performance and versatility in a small footprint combined with comprehensive functionality and very simple operation.

Frequency range from 8 kHz to 1 GHz, 3 GHz or 6 GHz
Compact form factor with 2 HU and 3/4 19" width
Large, state-of-the-art 5" GUI with touchscreen

Signal Quality

Perfect for signal quality Very low SSB phase noise of < —134 dBc (meas.) at 1 GHz and an offset of 20 kHz. In order to improve a DUT, the signal quality of the signal source has to be significantly better than the DUT's performance. Thanks to its innovative synthesizer design, the R&S SMB100B has very low SSB phase and wideband noise and excellent suppression of nonharmonic signal components.

Output

Perfect for output power Ultra high output power of 34 dBm (meas.) at 1 GHz.
The R&S SMBB-K31 high output power option provides 28 dBm at 1 GHz and 24 dBm at 6 GHz (measured values) - easy keycode activation.
Ultra high output power of 34 dBm at 1 GHz and 31 dam at 6 GHz with the additional R&S SMBB-B32 ultra high output power option (measured values).

Perfect for use

The ease of operation of the R&S SMB100B is demonstrated in many ways.
The RF signal generator is easy to operate, supports operation with a connected R&S NRP power sensor and can emulate legacy devices. In addition, a user-defined menu can be created.

Variable reference frequency inputs/outputs

The R&S SMB100B offers various options for outputting or receiving reference signals.
The variable external reference frequency input from 1 MHz to 100 MHz allows the R&S SMB100B to be flexibly integrated into existing measurement environments.
The received reference frequency can also be output via a separate reference output (see data sheet for details).
Maximum phase stability among multiple R&S SMB100B can also be achieved with the optional 1 GHz reference frequency input and output.

R&S®LegacyPro

Refresh your T&M equipment.
If individual pieces of equipment become obsolete before the same is true for the entire ATE system, regular calibration and repair of obsolete equipment becomes an expensive, time-consuming and complex task.
Replacing obsolete test equipment with equivalent state-of-the-art equipment should be straightforward and require minimal hardware and software changes.
R&S LegacyPro code emulation meets these requirements, reduces the workload and eliminates risks.

R&S®NRP power sensor connectivity

An R&S NRP power sensor can be connected to the R&S SMB100B.
Rarely is the DUT connected directly to the generator. Rather, cables and other components are connected between the generator and the DUT.
As a result, the reference plane is shifted from the RF output of the generator to the DUT.
An R&S NRP power sensor can be connected to the R&S SMB100B for high-precision calibration at this new reference plane in the tenth dB range.

UCOR (user correction)

Compensation of an external frequency response by the R&S SMB100B with a connected R&S NRP power sensor.
DUTs often have to be connected to the signal generator via long cables and other frequency-dependent components.
It is therefore essential to compensate for the frequency response. The R&S SMB100B provides a user correction function (UCOR) for this purpose.
In conjunction with the R&S NRP power sensor, the UCOR values are automatically determined at the push of a button.
With UCOR, a frequency-response-compensated RF signal is available at the new reference level.