Getting Started
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SMW200A
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3.4 System Overview
This section helps you to get familiar with the R&S SMW. It provides an introduction to
the general concept of the instrument with a sample of the possible application fields.
This section also introduces the main blocks in the signal generation flow.
For information on how to access functions and interact with the R&S SMW, refer to
Chapter 3.5, "Instrument Control", on page 90.
3.4.1 Brief Introduction to the Instrument's Concept
The R&S SMW combines up to two independent signal generators in one instrument
and offers unrivaled RF and baseband characteristics. Due to its modular design, the
instrument can be optimally adapted to the requirements of different applications. Both
RF paths can be equipped with one of the available frequency options with different
upper frequency limit. The baseband section of the R&S SMW is fully digital. It con-
tains the hardware for generating and processing I/Q signals in realtime or generating
signals with an arbitrary waveform generator.
3.4.1.1 Signal Flow at a Glance
The R&S SMW is equipped with a large touchscreen, that displays a block diagram.
The block diagram represents the signal flow and the general stages the signal gener-
ation goes through. Depending on the options the R&S SMW is equipped with, the
appearance of the block diagram changes.
The following examples do not cover all possible cases but aim to introduce the way
the block diagram depicts the installed options.
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An example of a base unit, equipped with one signal path (R&S SMW-B10,
R&S SMW-B13, and R&S SMW-B1003)
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Two examples of a fully equipped (standard baseband) instrument.
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