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Rohde & Schwarz SMA100B Getting Started

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RF Signal Generator
Getting Started
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1419862002
Version 11

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  • Page 1 ® R&S SMA100B RF Signal Generator Getting Started (>CäD2) 1419862002 Version 11...
  • Page 2 ® This document describes the R&S SMA100B, stock no. 1419.8888.02. © 2024 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Muehldorfstr. 15, 81671 Muenchen, Germany Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0 Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com Subject to change – data without tolerance limits is not binding.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4 Preparing for use..............17 4.1 Lifting and carrying................17 4.2 Unpacking and checking..............17 4.3 Choosing the operating site.............. 18 4.4 Setting up the R&S SMA100B............18 4.4.1 Placing the R&S SMA100B on a bench top..........18 Getting Started 1419.8620.02 ─ 11...
  • Page 4 ® Contents R&S SMA100B 4.4.2 Mounting the R&S SMA100B in a rack..........20 4.5 Considerations for test setup............21 4.6 Connecting to power................21 4.7 Connecting to LAN................22 4.8 Connecting USB devices..............23 4.9 Connecting to RF coaxial connectors..........24 4.10 Connecting to RF 50 Ω...............
  • Page 5 ® Contents R&S SMA100B 6 Trying out the instrument........... 43 6.1 Generating an unmodulated carrier..........43 6.2 Generating an RF frequency sweep signal........46 6.3 Saving and recalling settings............48 7 Operating the instrument............52 7.1 Means of manual interaction............. 52 7.2 Understanding the display information..........
  • Page 6 ® Contents R&S SMA100B Getting Started 1419.8620.02 ─ 11...

  • Page 7: Safety And Regulatory Information

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SMA100B Safety instructions Safety and regulatory information The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Fol- low the instructions provided here and in the following chapters. Intended use The product generates radio frequency (RF) signals for the development, produc- tion and verification of electronic components, modules or devices.
  • Page 8 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SMA100B Safety instructions the instructions provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the prod- uct documentation nearby and offer it to other users. Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Inten- ded use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the speci- fications document, manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions"...
  • Page 9 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SMA100B Safety instructions Setting up the product Always place the product on a stable, flat and level surface with the bottom of the product facing down. If the product is designed for different positions, secure the product so that it cannot fall over.

  • Page 10: Labels On R&S Sma100B

    Safety and regulatory information R&S SMA100B Labels on R&S SMA100B ● Only use intact cables and route them carefully so that they cannot be dam- aged. Check the power cables regularly to ensure that they are undamaged. Also ensure that nobody can trip over loose cables.

  • Page 11: Warning Messages In The Documentation

    1-1. ● Identification of the product, see the serial number on the rear panel. Table 1-1: Labels regarding R&S SMA100B and environment safety Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the product has come to the end of its service life. For more information, see the prod- uct user manual, chapter "Disposal".

  • Page 12: Korea Certification Class A

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S SMA100B Korea certification class A ● Accreditations Korea certification class A 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하 시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다. Getting Started 1419.8620.02 ─ 11...

  • Page 13: Documentation Overview

    Getting started manual Introduces the R&S SMA100B and describes how to set up and start working with the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and gen- eral information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.

  • Page 14: Instrument Security Procedures

    Calibration certificate https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com Instrument security procedures Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMA100B in secure areas. It is available for download on the internet. Printed safety instructions Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is deliv- ered with the product.

  • Page 15: Release Notes And Open Source Acknowledgment

    ® Documentation overview R&S SMA100B Videos Release notes and open source acknowledg- ment The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the cur- rent software version, and describe the software installation. The software uses several valuable open source software packages. An open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open source software.

  • Page 16: Key Features

    Key features R&S SMA100B Key features The R&S SMA100B is a new high-performance signal generator developed to meet demanding customer requirements. Offering excellent signal characteristic and straightforward and intuitive operation, the signal generator makes signal generation fast and easy. Outstanding key features of the R&S SMA100B are: ●...

  • Page 17: Preparing For Use

    For safety information, see "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 8. Use the handles for lifting and carrying the R&S SMA100B. Figure 4-1: Instrument side view with front handles (1) and side handles (2) Unpacking and checking 1. Unpack the R&S SMA100B carefully.

  • Page 18: Choosing The Operating Site

    "Intended use" on page 7 4.4.1 Placing the R&S SMA100B on a bench top To place the product on a bench top 1. Place the product on a stable, flat and level surface. Ensure that the surface can support the weight of the product. For information on the weight, see the specifications document.
  • Page 19 ® Preparing for use R&S SMA100B Setting up the R&S SMA100B 2. CAUTION! Foldable feet can collapse. For safety information, see "Setting up the product" on page 9. Always fold the feet completely in or out. With folded-out feet, do not place anything on top or underneath the product.

  • Page 20: Mounting The R&S Sma100B In A Rack

    Lift the R&S SMA100B to shelf height. 3. Grab the handles at the front. 4. Push the R&S SMA100B onto the shelf until the rack brackets fit closely to the rack. 5. Tighten all screws at the rack brackets with a tightening torque of 1.2 Nm to secure the R&S SMA100B in the rack.

  • Page 21: Considerations For Test Setup

    R&S SMA100B Connecting to power 4. If placing the R&S SMA100B on a bench top again, unmount the adapter kit from the R&S SMA100B. Follow the instructions provided with the adapter kit. Considerations for test setup Cable selection and electromagnetic interference (EMI) Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results.

  • Page 22: Connecting To Lan

    Using DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol), the R&S SMA100B assigns the IP address automatically. If connected to the LAN, the R&S SMA100B displays the IP address and the hostname at the left bottom of the home screen. 1 = Hostname 2 = IP address Getting Started 1419.8620.02 ─...

  • Page 23: Connecting Usb Devices

    See also chapter "To configure the instrument for remote access" in the user manual. Connecting USB devices You can connect or disconnect all USB devices from the R&S SMA100B during operation. To connect USB storage devices USB storage devices, such as memory sticks, allow data transfer from or to the R&S SMA100B.

  • Page 24: Connecting To Rf Coaxial Connectors

    Here, you find information on how to prepare and to connect to RF coaxial con- nectors of the R&S SMA100B. Use these RF connectors, for example, for output of the RF signal or for input of an external reference signal.
  • Page 25 Turn the nut of the outer connector until the connectors are firmly coupled. d) Using a calibrated torque wrench torque the nut to the limit as in the table below. Hold the opposite connector part stationary with a spanner. The R&S SMA100B provides screwable RF connectors as in Table 4-1.

  • Page 26: Connecting To Rf 50 Ω

    Connecting to RF 50 Ω Before connecting, disable the RF output. In the home screen, select the block "Off". For connection, the R&S SMA100B provides "RF 50 Ω" on the front panel, "To connect to screwable connectors" on page 25.
  • Page 27 After booting, the R&S SMA100B starts up displaying the home screen on the screen on the front panel. To check startup functions When starting for the first time, the R&S SMA100B starts with the default settings. When restarting, the R&S SMA100B recalls the instrument configuration before shut-down.
  • Page 28 Shut it down first. Set the toggle switch on the power supply to position [0]. The LED of the [On/Standby] key is switched off. 2. Disconnect the R&S SMA100B from the power source. Getting Started 1419.8620.02 ─ 11...

  • Page 29: Instrument Tour

    This chapter explains the control elements and the connectors of the R&S SMA100B. The views of the front panel and the rear panel help you to get familiar with the instrument and to perform the first steps. For specifications of the interfaces, see the specifications document.

  • Page 30: Touchscreen

    Instrument tour R&S SMA100B Front panel tour Sensor 10 = Keypad 11 = On/Standby Figure 5-2: Front panel view of R&S SMA100B (3 HU, R&S SMAB-B93) On/Standby Utility keys Touchscreen Keypad Function keys Navigation controls Display keys SD card slot...

  • Page 31: Utility Keys

    ● Chapter "Cleaning" in the user manual, for cleaning the screen. 5.1.2 Utility keys The utility keys set the R&S SMA100B to a defined state, and provide access to basic settings and information on assistance. Table 5-1: Utility keys Utility Key...

  • Page 32: On/Standby

    ® Instrument tour R&S SMA100B Front panel tour Utility Key Assigned functions [Setup] Accesses the general instrument settings [Help] Displays context-sensitive help text 5.1.3 On/Standby The [On/Standby] key switches the instrument from the standby to the ready state or vice versa.

  • Page 33: Navigation Controls

    ® Instrument tour R&S SMA100B Front panel tour Type of key Description Sign key Changes the sign of a numeric parameter. For an alphanumeric parameter, inserts a "-" at the cursor position. Unit keys These keys add the selected unit to the entered numeric value and complete the entry.
  • Page 34 ® Instrument tour R&S SMA100B Front panel tour Table 5-4: Editing keys Type of key Description [Esc] key Closes all kinds of dialog boxes, if the edit mode is not active. Quits the edit mode, if the edit mode is active. Equals selecting the "Cancel"...

  • Page 35: Display Keys

    5.1.10 Sensor Connector for R&S NRP sensors. A power sensor is connected to the R&S SMA100B by inserting the male connec- tor. To disconnect, pull the connector by its sleeve. You cannot disconnect the sensor simply by pulling at the cable or the rear part of the connector.

  • Page 36: Rf 50 Ω

    R&S SMA100B Front panel tour The R&S SMA100B supports the use of R&S NRP power sensors in various ways including the use as a power viewer. The female connector allows the mechanical connection of 6-pole and 8- pole male connectors.

  • Page 37: 5.1.12 Pulse Signal Connectors

    ® Instrument tour R&S SMA100B Front panel tour The PC 1.85 mm male connector for up to 67 GHz comes with a protective 1.85 mm female adapter to prevent the sensitive connector from damage. It is available as a spare part, and can be replaced if damaged. For more information, contact your Rohde &...

  • Page 38: 5.1.14 Clock Synthesizer Connectors

    For technical data of the connectors, refer to the specifications docu- ment. 9 10 11 12 13 Figure 5-4: R&S SMA100B rear panel with height unit 2HU (option R&S SMAB-B92) = Serial number (six digits in the string 1419.8888.02-<serial number>-<checksum>) IEC 625/IEEE 488...

  • Page 39: Connectors

    R&S SMA100B Rear panel tour 9 10 Figure 5-5: Rear panel view of the R&S SMA100B RF Signal Generator with height unit 3HU (option R&S SMAB-B93) = Serial number (six digits in the string 1419.8888.02-<serial number>-<checksum>) IEC 625/IEEE 488 3, 5 =...
  • Page 40 R&S SMA100B Rear panel tour Use this interface to connect a computer for remote control of the R&S SMA100B. See also the following sections: ● Chapter "Network operation and remote control" in the user manual ● "Annex: GPIB interface" in the user manual USB/USB In ●...
  • Page 41 ● "Input": enables you to stop a sweep triggered by an external network ana- lyzer. ● "Output": enables the R&S SMA100B to stop the sweep of an external net- work analyzer. BNC connector for input of an EFC (external frequency control) signal for elec- tronic tuning of the internal reference frequency.
  • Page 42 Rear panel connector for the RF signal. This connector is for use of the instru- ment in a 19" rack. How to: ● Chapter 4.4.2, "Mounting the R&S SMA100B in a rack", on page 20 ● Chapter 4.10, "Connecting to RF 50 Ω",...

  • Page 43: Trying Out The Instrument

    We start to generate a simple unmodulated signal. In this example, the R&S SMA100B can be in its minimal configuration. 1. On the R&S SMA100B front panel, press the [Preset] key to set a defined ini- tial instrument state. 2. Set the frequency: a) In the "Status Bar", tap the "Frequency"...
  • Page 44 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMA100B Generating an unmodulated carrier The on-screen key pad closes and the frequency value is displayed. 3. To set the signal level, tap the "Level" field and enter the level in the same way.
  • Page 45 Generating an unmodulated carrier The blue colored "RF On" icon indicates that the RF output is activated. The R&S SMA100B provides the 6 GHz signal at the RF A connector at the front panel. Figure 6-1: Generating an unmodulated signal...

  • Page 46: Generating An Rf Frequency Sweep Signal

    3. Select "RF State > On" to activate the RF signal generation. Try out the front panel keys ► Use the [Freq], [Level], and [RF on/off] key on the front panel. Connect RF 50 Ω of the R&S SMA100B to a signal analyzer, for example ® R&S FSW, to display the generated signal.
  • Page 47 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMA100B Generating an RF frequency sweep signal a) Select "Mode > Auto" to run the sweep continuously. b) Select "Shape > Sawtooth" to set the waveform shape of the sweep signal. c) Select "Spacing > Linear", to determine the calculation method for the fre- quency shift of a step.

  • Page 48: Saving And Recalling Settings

    7. Close the sweep dialog. (Alternatively, tap the "Home" button to minimize the dialog. The R&S SMA100B indicates the "Sweep" dialog as active dialog in the task bar.) 8. To activate the RF signal output, select "Level" > "RF On".
  • Page 49 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMA100B Saving and recalling settings To save the instrument settings in a file We assume, a test configuration as described in Chapter 6.2, "Generating an RF frequency sweep signal", on page 46. 1. Press the [Setup] key on the front panel.
  • Page 50 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMA100B Saving and recalling settings 2. Press the [Setup] key on the front panel. 3. In the "Setup" menu, select "Settings > Save/Recall". 4. In the "Save/Recall" dialog, select "Operation Mode > Recall". Navigate to the directory the file is saved in and select the MyTestSignal file.
  • Page 51 ® Trying out the instrument R&S SMA100B Saving and recalling settings Try out the following: ● Touch and hold a spot in the tile diagram for at least 1 second to access the context-sensitive menu. ● Select "Mark All Parameters Changed from Preset".

  • Page 52: Operating The Instrument

    Remote operation For remote monitoring and operation of the instrument, a VNC server is installed on the R&S SMA100B. You need a LAN connection to the computer, and a VNC client or browser to connect to the instrument. This way of operation is described in the user manual, chapter "Network opera- tion and remote control".

  • Page 53: Understanding The Display Information

    ● Using a mouse pointer in the display ● Using a key on the instrument or on a keyboard Understanding the display information The home screen of the R&S SMA100B displays all main settings and generator states, divided into main operation areas. Getting Started 1419.8620.02 ─ 11...

  • Page 54: Status Bar

    The status bar at the top of the screen indicates the RF frequency and the level of the output signal provided to the DUT. You can set both parameters directly here. 7.2.2 Tile diagram The tile diagram is the main entry to the settings of the R&S SMA100B. Getting Started 1419.8620.02 ─ 11...

  • Page 55: Taskbar

    ® Operating the instrument R&S SMA100B Understanding the display information Tile Access to: ● "Modulation" Analog and stereo , and pulse modulation settings ● Built-in LF generator ● "System Config" "Save/Recall": settings for saving and loading instrument configura- tions ●...

  • Page 56: Additional Display Characteristics

    ● Info line The "Info line" shows brief status information and error messages. It appears when an event generates a message. If selected, the R&S SMA100B shows information on static errors and the error history. ● Key parameters indicated in tab labels...

  • Page 57: Accessing The Functionality

    ® Operating the instrument R&S SMA100B Accessing the functionality ● Scrollbar handle An arrow icon that appears when you touch a scrollbar helps you to scroll in a dialog or list. If no scrollbar handle appears, you can touch and swipe an element to scroll up and down.

  • Page 58: Entering Data

    ® Operating the instrument R&S SMA100B Entering data ● Taskbar/softkeys on the touchscreen ● Context-sensitive menus for specific elements on the touchscreen, or with the rotary knob (press and hold). ● Elements on the status bar in the touchscreen ● Displayed setting on the touchscreen that means block diagram and all set- tings available in dialogs.
  • Page 59 Tip: For a quick unit change, you can enter shortcuts, for example for a fre- quency value 1e8h for 100 MHz. For an overview of shortcuts supported by the R&S SMA100B, see chapter "Unit Shortcuts" in the appendix of the user manual.

  • Page 60: Undo And Redo Actions

    ® Operating the instrument R&S SMA100B Getting information and help 2. Press the [Backspace] key. 3. Deletes the entry to the left of the cursor. 4. Enter your correction. To abort an entry ► Press the [Esc] key. The dialog box closes without changing the settings.
  • Page 61 ® Operating the instrument R&S SMA100B Getting information and help The "Help" dialog opens. You can browse the help for further information. Contents of the help dialog box The help dialog box covers two main areas: ● "Contents" - contains a table of help contents ●...
  • Page 62 ® Operating the instrument R&S SMA100B Getting information and help 3. To follow a cross-reference, tap on the link text. 4. To return to the previous page, select "Back". This function scrolls back all steps that you have performed before.

  • Page 63: Contacting Customer Support

    ® Contacting customer support R&S SMA100B Contacting customer support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer support center. A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, program- ming or applications of Rohde &...

  • Page 64: Index

    ® Index R&S SMA100B Index RF 50 Ω ........36, 42 Sensor ..........35 Active elements ........56 Signal Valid ......... 41 Alphanumeric values Stop ............ 40 Entering ..........59 USB ..........35, 40 Application cards ........15 USB In ..........40 Application notes ........
  • Page 65 ® Index R&S SMA100B Instrument Carrying ..........17 Manual interaction ........52 Checking ..........17 Marker User1 ...........41 Lifting ..........17 Mounting, in a rack ........20 Operating site ........18 Mouse Unpacking ........... 17 Usage ..........52 Instrument help ........13 Instrument security procedures ....
  • Page 66 ® Index R&S SMA100B Rack, mounting ........20 Release notes ......... 15 Z-Axis connector ........40 Remote control ........52 Remote Desktop ........52 Remote operation ........52 RF 50 Ω connector ......36, 42 Rotary knob ..........33 Safety instructions ....... 7, 14 Saving .............

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