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SMA100B
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If your instrument is equipped with a test port adapter, see the application note
1MA100.
The connector types listed in this table represent the common connectors provi-
ded by Rohde & Schwarz. It is considered as general information and therefore
can contain connector types that do not apply to your instrument.
See Chapter 5.1.11, "RF 50 Ω", on page 34.
Table 4-1: Connector types and torque limits
Type Torque limit Nut opening
lb-Inch Nm Inch mm
N 13.3 1.5 3/4 20
SMA 5 0.56 5/16 8
3.5 mm 8 0.9 5/16 8
2.92 mm 8 0.9 5/16 8
2.4 mm 8 0.9 5/16 8
1.85 mm 8 0.9 5/16 8
1.0 mm 3 0.34 0.236 6
To prevent RF output switch-off
► NOTICE! If you set a too high output level without a load connected to the
instrument, the reverse power can exceed a limit forcing the R&S SMA100B
to switch off the RF output.
Connect a load with sufficient return loss as given in the data sheet.
4.10 Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out
The connector is located on the rear panel.
To connect to "Ref In"/"Ref Out" (reference < 1 GHz)
For connection, the R&S SMA100B provides BNC connectors.
► To connect the cable with the "Ref In"/"Ref Out" connector, proceed as fol-
lows:
Connecting to Ref In/Ref Out