Description
Some tests fail because the source is dirtier than the device under test. A Rohde & Schwarz SMB100B rental fixes that problem. It puts a low phase noise analog generator on your bench for the length of the project, so your results reflect the device and not the signal.
Purity first, modulation second
The SMB100B is an analog generator. So it does not try to replace a vector source with wide modulation bandwidth. Instead, it focuses on a clean carrier with AM, FM, phi-M and pulse modulation. Rohde & Schwarz quotes SSB phase noise below -134 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz and 20 kHz offset as a measured value, with the OCXO reference options. That makes it a solid stand-in for a local oscillator or a reference for ADC tests.
It also switches frequency and level quickly. In addition, a touch display and LAN remote control make it easy to drop into a scripted test.
Configure the unit before you book
Several key features depend on options, so tell Lost in HCM three things up front:
- Frequency: the RF models run from 8 kHz to 1, 3 or 6 GHz.
- Level: the high-power options raise output to as much as +34 dBm at 1 GHz (measured), which can drive an amplifier or antenna directly.
- Purity: the reference option sets how low the close-in phase noise goes.
Then Lost in HCM can quote the right configuration, rather than a generic one.
Bench roles for a Rohde & Schwarz SMB100B rental
Teams in Vietnam often pair it with a vector generator and a signal analyzer to build a full RF bench. It also serves as a CW blocker in receiver tests and as a source for mixer and filter work. EMC teams use it for immunity pre-tests, while universities use it for RF courses.
Look after the RF output
Inspect the output connector on arrival, because a damaged port spoils every later test. Use a torque wrench and keep a cap on the port when it is idle. Before return, set the output off and the level low, then note any options you used in the return form.
Get a quote
Each Rohde & Schwarz SMB100B rental comes from Lost in HCM, who confirms the options and the price. Share your frequency, level and purity needs, then request a quote from Lost in HCM. You can also browse other signal generator rentals or contact SMK Vietnam. Data sheets sit on the Rohde & Schwarz official site.
SMB100B FAQ
Can the SMB100B make digitally modulated signals?
No. It offers analog AM, FM, phi-M and pulse modulation. For 5G or Wi-Fi waveforms, rent a vector generator alongside it.
How much output power can it give?
With the high-power options, Rohde & Schwarz quotes up to +34 dBm at 1 GHz as a measured value. Standard units give less.
Can I control it from a test script?
Yes. It supports remote control over LAN.
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