The R&S^®SMW200A is the vector signal generator for the most demanding applications. As a result of its flexibility, performance and intuitive operation, it is a perfect tool for generating complex, digitally modulated signals of high quality.

The R&S^®SMW200A is the ideal generator for digitally modulated signals required for the development of new wideband communications systems, the verification of 3G and 4G base stations or in the aerospace and defense sector.

The I/Q modulation bandwidth of up to 2 GHz with internal baseband satisfies fourth- and fifth-generation standards (e.g. 5G, LTE-Advanced and IEEE 802.11ac/ad), and the R&S^®SMW200A is designed to meet future requirements. Its modular scalable architecture allows users to optimize the generator to their applications and to upgrade it as required.

A second RF path can be added, as well as a maximum of two baseband and four fading simulator modules – without compromising on signal quality. As a result, the R&S^®SMW200A can create signal scenarios that previously required multiple instruments or could not be implemented at all. From MIMO up to 8x2 and LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation including fading to multistandard radio – never before has an instrument offered such high-class signal generation capability.

If more than two RF paths are required, additional R&S^®SGMA signal generator modules can be connected. The intuitive, touchscreen-based operating concept provides the user with an overview of measurements, no matter how complex, and quickly delivers the desired results.

Features:

For all your needs

• Frequency range from 100 kHz to 3 GHz, 6 GHz, 12.75 GHz, 20 GHz, 31.8 GHz or 40 GHz
• Optional second RF path with 100 kHz up to 3 GHz, 6 GHz, 12.75 GHz or 20 GHz
• Versatile configuration: from single-path vector signal generator to multichannel MIMO receiver tester
• Ideal for MIMO, MSR or LTE-Advanced applications thanks to up to eight signal sources and up to 32 fading channels
• Modular architecture for optimal adaptation to the application at hand

Simplify your setup

• Easy generation of complex signals
• Max. eight baseband generators on two internal baseband modules with realtime coder and ARB
• Internal digital adding of baseband signals, even with frequency and level offset
• Wideband baseband and vector signal generator in one box
• Support of all important digital standards such as 5G New Radio, Verizon 5GTF signals, LTE (up to Release 14), 3GPP FDD/HSPA/HSPA+, WLAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/j/p/ac/ad/ax, OneWeb, DVB-S2/DVB-S2X, OFDM signal generation
• No separate PC software required for digital standards
• Generation of radar signal scenarios for module, receiver and DFS tests
• LTE and 3GPP test case wizards for easy base station conformance testing in line with 3GPP TS 25.141 or 3GPP TS 36.141
• Envelope tracking and AM/AM, AM/φM predistortion options for full testing and verification of ET modulator chipsets

Bring reality to your lab

• Optional integrated fading section for channel emulation with up to 160  MHz bandwidth
• All important fading scenarios available as presets
• Installation of up to four fading modules, providing as many as 32 ”logical“ faders
• Implementation of all key MIMO fading scenarios such as 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 8x4, 4x8 and 2x4x4 using a single instrument
• Support of complex applications such as dual-carrier HSPA, LTE carrier aggregation with MIMO and multi-user LTE
• Connection of R&S^®SGT100A signal generator modules to provide up to eight RF paths

Make your device even better

• Excellent signal quality for high accuracy in spectral and modulation measurements
• Up to 2 GHz I/Q modulation bandwidth (in RF) with internal baseband
• Exceptional modulation frequency response of < 0.4 dB (meas.) over 2 GHz bandwidth
• High-end pulse modulation with on/off ratio > 80 dB and rise/fall time
• Excellent spectral purity (SSB phase noise –139 dBc (typ.) at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset)
• Phase coherence option, e.g. for beamforming applications
• 3 GHz, 6 GHz and 12.75 GHz RF paths with electronic attenuator

Speed up your development

• Intuitive operating concept and clever help functions for quick success
• Block diagram as key operating element to visualize signal flow
• Adaptive GUI for overview of both simple and complex scenarios
• Graphical signal monitoring at practically every point in the signal flow
• Context-sensitive online help system with complete user documentation
• SCPI macro recorder and code generator for generating executable remote control code from manual operating steps (for MATLAB^®, CVI, etc.)

Grows with your needs

• Customizing of instrument to accommodate virtually every application
• Advanced plug-in system for retrofitting baseband modules without instrument recalibration
• Software upgrades possible at any time, simple and quick activation via key codes