SMB100B RF microwave analog signal generator, 8 kHz up to 40 GHz

R&S SMB100B RF and microwave signal generator, key facts.

• Frequency range from 8 kHz to 1 GHz, 3 GHz, 6 GHz, 12,75 GHz, 20 GHz, 31,8 GHz and 40 GHz
• Outstanding single sideband (SSB) phase noise of < –112 dBc (meas.) at 10 GHz and an offset of 20 kHz
• Very low wideband noise depending on the frequency range, sometimes well below < –145 dBc (meas.)
• Highest output power of 34 dBm at 1 GHz, 25 dBm at 20 GHz and 19 dBm at 40 GHz (all is measured)

The SMB100B analog signal generator combines performance and versatility in a small footprint. Outstanding spectral purity and very high output power combined with comprehensive functions and very simple operation characterise this generator. The SMB100B comes in a compact form factor of 2 HU, the analog RF signal generator (1/3/6 GHz models) has 3/4 19″ width and the SMB100B analog microwave signal generator (12,75/20/31,8/40 GHz models) has a 19″ width.

Available models:

• SMBB-B101: 8 kHz to 1 GHz
• SMBB-B103: 8 kHz to 3 GHz
• SMBB-B106: 8 kHz to 6 GHz
• SMBB-B112: 8 kHz to 12,75 GHz
• SMBB-B120: 8 kHz to 20 GHz
• SMBB-B131: 8 kHz to 31,8 GHz
• SMBB-B140: 8 kHz to 40 GHz

Highly accurate and stable power for testing DUTs is a very important performance requirement in many applications. The real power directly applied to the DUT is affected by cables, modules and components between the signal generator and the DUT. By measuring the incident power to the DUT with an NRP power sensor and feeding the measurement result back to the SMB100B signal generator, the SMB100B can compensate for losses or drifts in the entire setup.