Compact system with four RF outputs generates phase-coherent signals up to 20 GHz
This test system is ideal for aerospace and defense applications, for example to test multichannel antenna systems such as phased array antennas. The basis of the system is the SMW200A vector signal generator. Equipped with the SMW-B90 phase coherence option, it can phase lock modulated or unmodulated signals. The high-end vector signal generator has two RF outputs. Two other RF outputs up to 20 GHz can be economically added using two SGS100A signal generators and two SGU100A upconverters.
The entire setup takes up only six height units and is significantly smaller than comparable solutions. Users can easily configure the setup on the intuitive SMW200A touchscreen.
The SMW200A vector signal generator boasts options for all important digital communications standards, optional integrated fading simulator with up to 160 MHz bandwidth, and includes support of all key MIMO modes including 3×3, 4×4 and 8×2.
The SMW200A makes it possible to generate two wideband signals with any type of modulation up to 20 GHz using a single device. Even fading and MIMO scenarios can be configured over the entire frequency range.
The instrument combines a baseband generator, RF generator and fading simulator in a single box. In addition, the it can be equipped with a second 20 GHz path, making it possible to simultaneously generate up to two wideband microwave signals with any type of modulation. For these types of complex setups, other systems require at least three devices ‒ and considerably more effort for settings, synchronization and cabling.
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