Key Facts
- First RF path from 100 kHz to 2.2/3/4/6 GHz
- Optional second RF path from 100 kHz to 2.2/3 GHz
- Up to two complete baseband paths
- Support of 3GPP LTE FDD and TDD, LTE Advanced, 3GPP FDD/HSPA/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE/EDGE Evolution, TD-SCDMA, WLAN, and all other important digital standards
- 2×2 MIMO with realtime fading possible
- Two instruments combinable for 2×4 or 4×2 MIMO
- Optional fading simulator with up to 40 fading paths
- I/Q modulator with 200 MHz RF bandwidth
- Optional baseband generator with realtime coder and arbitrary waveform generator
- Outstanding RF performance
Brief Description
The R&S®SMU200A Vector Signal Generator not only combines up to two independent signal generators in one cabinet of only four height units, it also offers unrivalled RF and baseband characteristics. The generator has been designed to meet all requirements encountered in research and development of modern communication systems as well as in their production.
Due to its modular design, the R&S®SMU200A can be optimally adapted to the requirements of different applications. The first RF path can be equipped with one of the four available frequency options. The upper frequency limit of 2.2 GHz / 3 GHz / 4 GHz or 6 GHz is user-selectable. In addition, a second RF path can be installed with upper frequency limits of 2.2 GHz and 3 GHz. The lower frequency limit of all frequency options is 100 kHz.
Up to two generators can also be installed in the baseband section. They generate complex signals in realtime and are equipped with an arbitrary waveform generator with up to 128 Msample memory for I and Q (512 Mbyte). The signals generated in the different basebands can be added. Frequency offset of the individual signals is possible. The optional internal fading simulator provides up to 40 fading paths for simulating multipath propagation.
The R&S®SMU200A can be fitted with a wide range of options – for example, options for all of today's important digital standards as well as function and performance enhancements such as MIMO fading or phase coherence. For a list of all available options as well as links to detailed information about the individual options, see "ordering information".
The modern, intuitive concept of the R&S®SMU200A ensures fast and easy operation.
Two signal generators in one
- Frequency options from 100 kHz to 2.2/3/4/6 GHz for the first RF path
- Optional second RF path up to 2.2 GHz or 3 GHz
- Up to two complete baseband paths
- Lossless combination of baseband signals in the digital domain (e.g. for testing multistandard base stations)
Outstanding signal quality
- I/Q modulator with 200 MHz RF bandwidth
- Very low SSB phase noise of typ. -135 dBc (f = 1 GHz, 20 kHz carrier offset, 1 Hz measurement bandwidth), typ. -139 dBc with the enhanced phase noise performance option
- Wideband noise of typ. -153 dBc (CW, f = 1 GHz, >10 MHz carrier offset, 1 Hz measurement bandwidth)
- Excellent ACLR of typically +70 dB for 3GPP FDD
- Very high level repeatability of 0.05 dB
- High-stability reference oscillator as standard
- High output power up to +19 dBm (PEP), overrange + 26 dBm
Unrivaled flexibility
- 2 x 2 MIMO with realtime fading possible
- Two instruments can be combined for 2 x 4 or 4 x 2 MIMO
- Optional fading simulator with up to 40 fading paths
- Support of EUTRA/LTE FDD and TDD signal generation
- Support of WiMAX™ IEEE 802.16-2004/Corr1-2005, 802.16e-2005 and WiBro
- Four code channels in realtime for 3GPP FDD, support of HSDPA and HSUPA
- Mixed frames with GSM, EDGE and EGPRS2 slots in one frame (with same symbol rate per frame)
- Baseband generator with universal coder for realtime signal generation
- Arbitrary waveform generator with 16 Msamples, 64 Msamples or 128 Msamples
- Arbitrary waveform generator supported by R&S®WinIQSIM2™ and R&S®WinIQSIM™ simulation software
Intuitive operation
- Color display with 800 × 600 pixels (SVGA format)
- Intuitive user interface with graphical display of signal flow (block diagram)
- Graphical display of baseband signals through built-in transient recorder
- Context-sensitive help system
Ideal for production
- Very short frequency and level setting times (<2 ms); only 450 µs in List mode
- Electronic attenuator up to 6 GHz over the full level range
- Flexible high speed measurements with RF List mode and multisegment waveforms
- Minimum space required as two complete generators are accommodated in one instrument of only four height units
Connectivity
- Optional digital I/Q input and output; support of R&S®EX-IQ-Box for flexible data formats and clock generation
- Support of R&S®NRP power sensors
- Remote control via LAN (Gigabit Ethernet, VXI11) and GPIB
- Remote operation via Windows Remote Desktop or VNC
- User-selectable trigger and marker signals
- USB connectors for keyboard, mouse and memory stick
- LXI class C compliance
Specifications
| Frequency | ||
| Frequency range RF path A | 100 kHz to 2.2/3/4/6 GHz | |
| Frequency range RF path B | 100 kHz to 2.2/3 GHz | |
| Setting time | SCPI mode List mode |
<2 ms, typ. 1.5 ms <450 µs, typ. 300 µs |
| Level | ||
| Maximum level (standard) | f≤3 GHz f>3 GHz |
+13 dBm (PEP) +11 dBm (PEP) |
| Maximum level (with high-power option) | f≤3 GHz f>3 GHz |
+19 dBm (PEP) +17 dBm (PEP) |
| Setting time | SCPI mode List mode |
<2 ms, typ. 1.5 ms <450 µs, typ. 300 µs |
| Spectral purity | ||
| Nonharmonics | carrier offset > 10 kHz, 200 MHz ≤ f ≤ 1500 MHz |
<-80 dBc |
| SSB phase noise (with option) | f = 1 GHz, carrier offset = 20 kHz, 1 Hz measurement bandwidth |
<-135 dBc (typ. -139 dBc) |
| Wideband noise | 200 MHz ≤ f ≤ 1500 MHz, CW carrier offset > 10 MHz, 1 Hz meas. bandwidth |
<-150 dBc (typ. -153 dBc) |
| ACLR | 3GPP test model 1, 64 DPCH, 5 MHz offset | typ. 70 dB |
| I/Q modulation | ||
| I/Q modulation bandwidth (in RF) | external wideband mode internal baseband mode |
200 MHz 80 MHz |
| I/Q baseband generator | ||
| Supported standards and digital systems | cellular | 3GPP LTE / LTE Advanced, 3GPP FDD / HSPA / HSPA+, GSM/EDGE/EDGE Evolution, CDMA2000, 1xEV-DO rev. A, TD-SCDMA |
| broadband wireless | WLAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, WiMAX™ IEEE802.16 | |
| wireless audio/video | FM-stereo, DVB-H/T, DAB/T-DMB, Sirius Radio, XM-Radio | |
| navigation / others | GPS / A-GPS, Bluetooth® incl. EDR, TETRA Rel. 2, AWGN, user-defined multicarrier CW, user-defined pulses |
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| Fading simulator, MIMO | ||
| Number of signal paths | depending on options | up to 2 (up to 4 with 2 x 2 MIMO option) |
| Number of fading paths | depending on options | up to 40 |
| Fading profiles | Rayleigh, Rice, 3GPP Moving Propagation, Birth/Death and High Speed Train, Gauss, Gauss DAB, WiMAX™ Rice and Doppler, pure Doppler, and more |
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| MIMO fading | with option | up to 2×2 with one instrument up to 4×2 or 2×4 with two instruments |
