Rigol DSG815 – RF Signal Generator, Max Frequency: 1.5 GHz

The Rigol DSG815 is an RF signal generator spanning 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz, engineered for communications, instrumentation, R&D, education, and field service applications. It delivers amplitude outputs from -110 dBm to +13 dBm with < 0.5 dB accuracy and exceptional phase noise performance of 70 dB on/off ratio and < 50 ns rise/fall time. Frequency synthesis achieves 0.01 Hz resolution with temperature stability < 2 ppm (0°C to 50°C) using the internal reference, upgradeable to < 5 ppb with the optional OCXO-B08. Comprehensive sweep functionality includes frequency and level sweeps with up to 65,535 points in step mode or 6,001 points in list mode, supporting single and continuous operation across triangular and ramp waveforms. A 3.5" TFT LCD display and compact 4.2 kg form factor (261.5 × 112 × 318.4 mm) enable portable deployment. The instrument provides LF output capability (500 mV sine/square at 1 kHz), system flatness calibration, and 10 MHz reference frequency I/O with external reference locking to ±5 ppm.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz
• Frequency Resolution: 0.01 Hz
• Amplitude Range: -110 dBm to +13 dBm (typical maximum +20 dBm)
• Amplitude Accuracy: < 0.5 dB
• Phase Noise: < -112 dBc/Hz typical; < -105 dBc/Hz @ 20 kHz
• Spectral Purity (100 kHz to 1.5 GHz): < -60 dBc; < -70 dBc typical
• Frequency Stability (Internal, 0–50°C): < 2 ppm; < 5 ppb with OCXO-B08 option
• Frequency Aging: < 1 ppm/year; 70 dB on/off ratio, < 50 ns rise/fall time)
• Sweep Modes: Frequency (step/list), level sweep; up to 65,535 points step, 6,001 points list
• Dwell Time: 20 ms to 100 s
• LF Output: 500 mV sine/square at 1 kHz
• Reference Output: 10 MHz at +5 to +10 dBm
• External Reference Input: 10 MHz, 0 to +10 dBm, ±5 ppm maximum deviation

– Key Features

• 0.01 Hz frequency resolution enables precise carrier tuning
• Dual-reference architecture supports external 10 MHz locking
• System flatness calibration for measurement accuracy across operating range
• Optional pulse modulation with < 10 ns typical rise/fall time
• List and step sweep generation with flexible dwell timing

– Interfaces & Integration

• USB Host and Device connectivity
• Ethernet (LAN) for remote instrument control
• Analog output for LF signal monitoring
• Compatible with remote command protocols for automated test systems

– Physical

• Dimensions: 261.5 mm (W) × 112 mm (H) × 318.4 mm (D)
• Weight: 4.2 kg
• Display: 3.5" TFT LCD (320 × 240 resolution)