R&S SMC100A Introduction - Getting Started
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2 Getting Started
Introduction - Getting Started
The Signal Generator R&S SMC is suitable for applications which require sine wave signals with high
spectral purity, i.e. signals with high quality. The internal LF generator is used as a modulation source
and permits generation of analog modulated signals. A signal can be amplitude (AM), frequency (FM),
phase (PhiM) or pulse (PM) modulated. With its adjustable frequency range from 9 kHz up to 3.2 GHz
the generator is especially designed for medium scale RF generation. Various fields of applications are
covered, e.g. in lab, service, production and quality assurance.
The main applications are:
• generating modulated signals to check the data taken by a receiver
• functionality testing of components in production
• generation of modulated signals which are required in mobile radio
• signal generation and modulation for EMC measurements of components
• test equipment for service and maintenance
• applications in research and apprenticeship, e.g at universities
The instrument´s main features are:
• high signal quality
• internal analog modulation modes: AM, FM, PhiM
• pulse modulation
• frequency and level sweep
• remote control via USB, LAN and IEC Bus
The instrument is operated either by using it´s own graphical user interface (GUI) in stand alone mode,
or remote controlled via an USB or a LAN interface. Optionally, for faster operation by remote control
the instrument can be equipped with an IEC bus interface (option R&S SMC-K4).
The architecture of the R&S SMC and the signal flow are shown in a block diagram on the R&S SMC
user interface. In the diagram, signal processing is performed from left to right (left: modulation
generator, right: RF output). The block diagram in the figure below shows the R&S SMC.
Fig. 2-1 Block diagram of R&S SMC
For signal generation the instrument is equipped with one of the frequency options:
R&S SMC-B101 9 kHz to 1.1 GHz
R&S SMC-B103 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
For more detailed information on options, refer to the R&S SMC data sheet (available on the R&S SMC
homepage on the internet; http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/SMC100A).
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