Versatility
The R&S® SMV03 generates all kinds of I/Q-modulated signals using the integrated vector modulator. Owing to its wide I/Q bandwidth of 50 MHz, the R&S® SMV03 is also optimally suited for applications using high data rates such as WLAN standards. Signals to digital standards can be easily generated in conjunction with an external I/Q source like the Modulation Generator R&S® AMIQ (PD 0757.3970) and the associated R&S® WinIQSIM™ simulation software (PD 0758.0680).
The R&S® SMV03 therefore optimally meets production environment requirements.
Dimensions
The compact size (only 2 HU) makes the R&S® SMV03 ideal for use in production where space is often limited.
Speed
Speed is essential – especially in production. And this is exactly where the R&S® SMV03 shows what it can do with a frequency and level setting time of <10 ms.
Accuracy
Any measurement uncertainty has two components: the uncertainty due to the measuring instrument and that due to the rest of the test setup. The lower the level uncertainty of the vector signal generator, the greater the test setup tolerance that may be allowed. If greater tolerances can be allowed for the DUT because of the small level error of the R&S® SMV03, production rejects can be markedly reduced – an advantage that pays off immediately.
Reliability
A signal generator used in production must feature high reliability. The R&S® SMV03 meets this requirement, for example, through the use of a completely wear-free electronic attenuator.
Output level
In production test systems, the signal is routed to the DUT via switches and cables which introduce losses. This can be compensated for by the high output power of the R&S® SMV03.
Example: component test
Tests using digital signals are becoming increasingly important for checking the functions of individual components – especially at the component production stage. In this environment, the R&S® SMV03's I/Q modulator shows what it can do. Owing to its wide signal bandwidth of 50 MHz, it can generate a great variety of digital signals when an external I/Q source is used.
To obtain reliable information on component quality, high level accuracy and high output level repeatability are essential. The R&S® SMV03 fully meets these requirements owing to a maximum level uncertainty of <0.5 dB (at levels >–120 dBm) and high reproducibility.
Extremely short frequency and level setting times (<10 ms) allow fast measurements and make the R&S® SMV03 the ideal generator for production testing.
Overshoots that occur when the level is changed may damage or even destroy the DUT. This cannot happen with the R&S® SMV03 as no overshoots are produced.
