Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A 6GHz Signal Generator
Rohde & Schwarz Signal Generators. Frequency range: 9 kHz to 6 GHz.
- Model
- Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $5,970
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- SMA100A
This unit
The Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A is a 6 GHz signal generator engineered for high-purity signal generation across aerospace, defense, communications, and R&D applications. It delivers exceptional phase noise performance, flexible modulation capabilities, and rapid frequency/level switching in a compact 2U form factor.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Power- Frequency range: 9 kHz to 6 GHz
- Output power: up to +18 dBm standard; overrange to +28 dBm in high-power mode
- Level setting range: −145 dBm to +13 dBm (≤3 GHz); −145 dBm to +9 dBm (>3 GHz) Signal Purity
- SSB phase noise: −141 dBc typical at 1 GHz (20 kHz offset, 1 Hz BW)
- Harmonic suppression: <−96 dBc (f 10 kHz offset)
- Wideband noise: −160 to −162 dBc at 1 GHz (>40 MHz offset, 9 dBm level) Frequency Stability & Switching
- High-stability reference oscillator standard
- Frequency setting: <700 μs typical; <450 μs in List mode
- Fast Hopping mode with flexible frequency/level pair addressing
- Direct DDS access: 80 dB on/off ratio (>100 dB typical for f <5.5 GHz); <7−10 ns rise/fall
- Optional multifunction generator to 10 MHz; optional chirp and I/Q modulation (160 MHz BW)
- Internal LF generator to 1 MHz with multiple waveforms
Key Features
- Integrated pulse generator (10 ns minimum pulse width optional)
- Optional clock synthesizer: low-jitter signals to 1.5 GHz differential output
- Electronic attenuator with overvoltage protection
- Optional VOR/ILS and DME modulation/analysis
Typical Applications Aerospace and defense system testing, RF communications development, microwave component characterization, radar and navigation system validation.
Compatibility & Integration GPIB, LAN, USB remote control. SCPI or legacy command emulation. Direct support for R&S NRP-Zxx power sensors. Browser and VNC remote operation.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | Power Range (dBm): '-145 dBm to +13 dBm (≤3 GHz) |
Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A. Calibration covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A faults: YIG oscillator failure (no output or loss of lock), step attenuator wear (output drops or steps at set attenuation), ALC loop failure (uncontrolled output power), I/Q modulator assembly failure. HP/Agilent 836xx series most common faults are YIG oscillator failure and step attenuator contact wear causing output steps or drops at specific attenuation settings. Keysight E4428C/E4438C units most commonly develop ALC loop failure and I/Q modulator assembly faults. YIG oscillator replacement and attenuator service are stocked repairs.
Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A price
This Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A is listed at $5,970. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Rohde & Schwarz SMA100A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
