System overview
R&S
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SGS100A
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7 System overview
The R&S SGS RF Source is a signal generator. You can use it as a generator for IQ-
modulated signals or as a pure local oscillator (LO) source in the frequency range of
1 MHz to 12.75 GHz.
Optimized for use in automated test equipment (ATE), the instrument offers fast settling
times in an exceptionally small formfactor and low power consumption. The R&S SGS
can be equipped optionally with an active electronic step attenuator, a high stability ref-
erence oscillator and LO connectors for coupling multiple generators to a common LO
source.
7.1 Setups for instrument control
The R&S SGS is an instrument designed for the automated test equipment (ATE)
needs. To maintain the small size, the instrument is not equipped with a display and
hence additional equipment is required to control the instrument.
This section provides an overview of the possible configuration setups for controlling
the R&S SGS.
7.1.1 Manual operation from the R&S SGMA-GUI
The following example represents a basic configuration of the R&S SGS, operated
manually by the configuration software R&S SGMA-GUI. The configuration software is
installed on a remote PC and controls several instruments. The instruments are con-
nected to the remote PC over different remote control interfaces. Any combination of
the used interfaces is possible.
Figure 7-1: Configuration example: manual control from R&S SGMA-GUI
For information about the manual control, refer to:
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Chapter 8, "Understanding the R&S SGMA-GUI software", on page 59
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Chapter 9, "Signal generator settings", on page 91
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Chapter 10, "General instrument settings and instrument setup", on page 140
Setups for instrument control
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