Glossary: List of the Often Used Terms and Abbreviations
R&S
®
SMW200A
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PRBS generator: Delivers pseudo-random binary sequences of differing length and
duration. They are known as maximum length sequences, and are generated with the
aid of ring shift registers with feedback points determined by the polynomial.
product page: A designation of the R&S SMW product page http://www.rohde-
schwarz.com/product/SMW200A.html
R
Remote access: Remote operation
Remote control: The operation of the R&S SMW by remote control commands or pro-
grams to perform automated tests. The instrument is connected to a system controller
via LAN/VXI-11, GPIB or USB using Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA).
The instrument is controlled either directly, or supported by instrument drivers.
Remote device: External device controls the R&S SMW in remote operation mode,
see Remote operation.
Synonyms: External controller, Client device,
Remote operation: Allows you to operate the R&S SMW from a remote device via
VNC.
Both the R&S SMW and the remote device are connected in a LAN.
Synonym: Remote access
RF: Radio Frequency
S
Separated sources: Trough this documentation this term is used as an abbreviation of
the "System Configuration > Baseband Source Configuration > Separated".
With separated baseband sources, the signal in each baseband can be and has to be
configured separately.
Serial number: Unique instrument identification, provided on the rear panel of the
instrument and required to build the Computer name.
The serial number are the last 6 digits in the string <stock no.>-<serial
number>, e.g. SMW200A-102030
See Figure 2-3.
SISO: Single Input Single Output
Slow IQ: Generation of signals with an artificially reduced speed, e.g. for testing of
FPGA-based hardware emulators.
Smart device: A mobile, cordless device, such as a smart phone or tablet, capable of
internet browsing.
Synonyms: Smart Phone, Tablet
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