Rohde & Schwarz SMA100B-B120
8 kHz - 20 GHz Analog Signal Generator, 2.92 (f)
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Rohde & Schwarz - SMA100B-B120
The Rohde & Schwarz SMA100B-B120 is an RF and analog signal generator that has no competition when it comes to providing the purest output signals while sustaining the highest output power levels, without conceding on delivering maximum performance. A signal generator's absolute level accuracy is just as significant as its output power. The SMA100B-B120 excels with outstanding absolute level accuracy and quantitatively characterizes the nonlinear performance of an amplifier.
SMA100B-B120 Product Highlights
• Frequency range from 8 kHz to 3 GHz, 6 GHz, 12.75 GHz or 20 GHz
• SSB phase noise of less than -152 dBc (typ.) at 1 GHz and less than -132 dBc (typ.) at 10 GHz, each at 20 kHz offset
• Wideband noise less than -162 dBc (meas.) at 10 GHz and an offset of 30 MHz
• Remarkably low harmonics below -110 dBc at 1 GHz
• Extremely high output level
• Ultra-high output power
• Up to 38 dBm with the 6 GHz instrument
• Up to 32 dBm in the microwave frequency range with the 20 GHz instrument
• Advanced GUI with touchscreen
• Flexible 2 HU or 3 HU (3 HU has larger 7%22 display and multiple front panel connectors)
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--, B120, B34, B711, B93, K22, K23, K33
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K23
Pulse generator (software license)
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K33
High output power 12.75/20 GHz, frequency option (R&S®SMAB-B112/B120) required (software license)
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B34
Ultra High Output Power 12.75 GHz/20 GHz
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B711
Ultra Low Phase Noise
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B93
3 HU with 7" touch display
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K22
Pulse modulator (software license)
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Cord Power
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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USB Drive Manuals
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--, B120, B34, B711, B93, K33, K703, K720
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B93
3 HU with 7" touch display
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K33
High output power 12.75/20 GHz, frequency option (R&S®SMAB-B112/B120) required (software license)
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K720
AM / FM / PhiM (software license)
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B34
Ultra High Output Power 12.75 GHz/20 GHz
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B711
Ultra Low Phase Noise
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K703
100 MHz, 1 GHz Ultra low noise reference Input/output (software license)
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Cord Power
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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USB Drive Manuals
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--, B120, B29, B710, B92
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B710
Improved Close-in Phase Noise Performance
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B29
Differential clock synthesizer up to 3 GHz
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B92
2 HU with 5" touch display
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Cord Power
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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USB Drive Manuals
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--, B120, B29, B710, B86, B93, K33
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B29
Differential clock synthesizer up to 3 GHz
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B86
Remote control GPIB/USB
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B93
3 HU with 7" touch display
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K33
High output power 12.75/20 GHz, frequency option (R&S®SMAB-B112/B120) required (software license)
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B710
Improved Close-in Phase Noise Performance
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Cord Power
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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USB Drive Manuals
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--, B120, B85, B92, K22, K23
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B85
Removable mass memory
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B92
2 HU with 5" touch display
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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K22
Pulse modulator (software license)
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K23
Pulse generator (software license)
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Cord Power
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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Memory Card SDHC 8 GB
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USB Drive Manuals
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--, B120, B34, B711, B86, B93, K33, K720
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B34
Ultra High Output Power 12.75 GHz/20 GHz
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B711
Ultra Low Phase Noise
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B86
Remote control GPIB/USB
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B93
3 HU with 7" touch display
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K33
High output power 12.75/20 GHz, frequency option (R&S®SMAB-B112/B120) required (software license)
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K720
AM / FM / PhiM (software license)
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Cord Power
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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USB Drive Manuals
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--, B120, B34, B711, B85, B86, B93, K33
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B34
Ultra High Output Power 12.75 GHz/20 GHz
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B711
Ultra Low Phase Noise
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B85
Removable mass memory
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B86
Remote control GPIB/USB
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B93
3 HU with 7" touch display
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K33
High output power 12.75/20 GHz, frequency option (R&S®SMAB-B112/B120) required (software license)
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Cord Power
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Adapter Test Port K SMA100B-B120
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Memory Card 8 GB
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--, B120, B29, B711, B86, B93, K33, K703, K722
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K33
High output power 12.75/20 GHz, frequency option (R&S®SMAB-B112/B120) required (software license)
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B29
Differential clock synthesizer up to 3 GHz
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B86
Remote control GPIB/USB
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B93
3 HU with 7" touch display
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K722
Differential clock synthesizer extension up to 6 GHz, clock synthesizer option (R&S®SMAB-B29) and freq.-opt. >= 6GHz required (software license)
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B711
Ultra Low Phase Noise
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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K703
100 MHz, 1 GHz Ultra low noise
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Cord Power
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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USB Drive Manuals
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B93
3 HU with 7" touch display
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ZZA-KN3
19" adapter BW2010, cabinet 3HU 1/1
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B29
Differential clock synthesizer up to 3 GHz
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B711
Ultra Low Phase Noise
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Cord Power
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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Cabinet 3 HU 19 in Adapter
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USB Drive Manuals
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B29
Differential clock synthesizer up to 3 GHz
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B711
Ultra Low Phase Noise
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B92
2 HU with 5" touch display
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K22
Pulse modulator (software license)
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K24
Multi function Generator for R&S®SMA100B (software license)
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K722
Differential clock synthesizer extension up to 6 GHz, clock synthesizer option (R&S®SMAB-B29) and freq.-opt. >= 6GHz required (software license)
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B711
Ultra Low Phase Noise
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B86
Remote control GPIB/USB
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B92
2 HU with 5" touch display
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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B120
Frequency range: 8 kHz to 20 GHz, not installable post factory (hardware option)
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B29
Differential clock synthesizer up to 3 GHz,
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B711
Ultra low phase noise, frequency option (R&S®SMAB-B106, -B112, -B120) required, not installable post factory (hardware option)
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B85
Removable mass memory
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B86
Remote control GPIB/USB, retrofittable in R&S service (hardware option)
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B92
Height unit 2HU with 5" touch display
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Adapter Test Port K SMA100B-B120
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Cord Power
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Memory Card 8 GB
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--, B120, B34, B711, B85, B86, B93, K33
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B120
Frequency range: 8 kHz to 20 GHz, not installable post factory (hardware option)
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B34
Ultra high output power 12.75/20 GHz
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B711
Ultra low phase noise, frequency option (R&S®SMAB-B106, -B112, -B120) required, not installable post factory (hardware option)
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B85
Removable mass memory
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B86
Remote control GPIB/USB, retrofittable in R&S service (hardware option)
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B93
Height unit 3 HU with 7" touch display
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K33
High output power 12.75/20 GHz
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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Memory Card SDHC 8 GB
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Cord Power
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USB Drive Manuals
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--, B120, B29, B709, B93, ZZA-KNP31
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B29
Differential clock synthesizer up to 3 GHz
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B709
Low phase noise
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B93
Height unit 3 HU with 7" touch display
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ZZA-KNP31
19" Adapter BW2010-PLUS for devices with full rack width and 3HU high
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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19" adapter, 3 HU, 1/1 for BW2010-PLUS cabinet
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Cord Power
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USB Drive Manuals
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--, B120, B29, B85, B92
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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Adapter FJ Testport - 3.5 mm(f) SMB100A
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--, B120, B29, B34, B711, B85, B86, B93, K33
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B120
8 kHz to 20 GHz
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B29
Differential clock synthesizer up to 3 GHz
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B34
Ultra High Output Power 12.75 GHz/20 GHz
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B711
Ultra Low Phase Noise
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B85
Removable mass memory
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B86
Remote control GPIB/USB
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B93
3 HU with 7" touch display
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K33
High output power 12.75/20 GHz, frequency option (R&S®SMAB-B112/B120) required (software license)
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Rohde & Schwarz SMA100B Spec Sheet
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What frequency range does the R&S SMA100B-B120 signal generator cover?
The Rohde & Schwarz SMA100B with the B120 frequency option generates signals from 8 kHz to 20 GHz with 0.001 Hz frequency resolution and synthesis resolution of 0.053 nHz nominal at 1 GHz. The instrument features fast frequency switching with settling times under 2.0 ms for CW mode to within 1 x 10^-7 accuracy for frequencies above 10 MHz. This broad frequency coverage with exceptional resolution makes it suitable for demanding applications in communications, aerospace, and component testing.
What output power levels can the SMA100B-B120 deliver?
The SMA100B-B120 offers flexible output power depending on installed options. The standard configuration provides level settings from the displayed noise floor up to specified maximums. With the R&S SMAB-K33 high output power option, enhanced power is available, and the R&S SMAB-B34 ultra high output power option further extends capabilities. The level setting range and accuracy depend on frequency, with level setting resolution of 0.01 dB and specified level ranges optimized across the 8 kHz to 20 GHz span.
What phase noise performance does the SMA100B-B120 achieve?
The SMA100B-B120 delivers outstanding spectral purity with SSB phase noise better than -120 dBc typical at 10 GHz with 20 kHz offset in the base configuration. With optional phase noise enhancement, performance improves to better than -132 dBc typical at 10 GHz with 10 kHz offset. Close-in phase noise reaches better than -83 dBc typical at 10 GHz with 10 Hz offset. Wideband noise floor is exceptionally low at better than -162 dBc typical at 10 GHz with 30 MHz offset, ensuring clean signals for sensitive receiver testing.
What reference frequency options are available for the SMA100B-B120?
The SMA100B-B120 features a high-stability internal reference with frequency error less than 1 x 10^-8 at calibration time with the R&S SMAB-B1H option, or less than 5 x 10^-9 with the R&S SMAB-B710(N) or R&S SMAB-B711(N) ultra-precision options. Aging is 5 x 10^-10 per day or 3 x 10^-8 per year with precision options. The instrument accepts external 10 MHz reference standard, or 100 MHz and variable 1 MHz to 100 MHz references with appropriate options, with warm-up time to nominal thermostat temperature under 10 minutes.
Does the SMA100B-B120 support analog modulation?
Yes, the SMA100B-B120 supports comprehensive analog modulation capabilities with optional firmware keys. The R&S SMAB-K720 option enables amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, and phase modulation. The R&S SMAB-K22 option provides pulse modulation, while R&S SMAB-K725 adds chirped pulse capability. Additional options include scan AM, VOR/ILS modulation for avionics testing, and ADF mode. Modulation sources include internal generators, multifunction generator, LF sweep, and pulse generators with various trigger and timing options.
What is the harmonic and spurious performance of the SMA100B-B120?
The SMA100B-B120 exhibits very low harmonic and nonharmonic signal components across its entire frequency range even at high output power levels. Nonharmonic spurious signals are better than -90 dBc typical at 10 GHz. The instrument maintains excellent spectral purity through careful design of the signal path, use of high-quality filters, and precision level control. This exceptional spurious performance ensures that measurements are not corrupted by unwanted signal components, critical for receiver selectivity testing and spectrum analyzer calibration applications.
What step attenuator technology does the SMA100B-B120 use?
The SMA100B-B120 employs an electronic step attenuator covering the full 8 kHz to 20 GHz frequency range. This electronic attenuator provides fast, repeatable attenuation changes without the mechanical wear associated with traditional step attenuators. The electronic implementation enables rapid level switching essential for modern automated test systems while maintaining excellent level accuracy and repeatability. The attenuator works seamlessly with the instrument's automatic level control system to deliver precise output power across wide dynamic range.
Can the SMA100B-B120 perform frequency and level sweeps?
Yes, the SMA100B-B120 includes comprehensive sweep capabilities for both frequency and level. The instrument supports traditional step sweep as well as list mode operation for complex test sequences. With the optional R&S SMAB-B28 ramp sweep option, continuous frequency or level ramps can be generated with precise timing control. Sweep parameters including start/stop frequencies or levels, number of points, dwell times, and trigger modes are fully programmable. These sweep functions enable efficient characterization of filters, amplifiers, mixers, and other RF components.