Rohde & Schwarz SMATE200A Vector Signal Generator

The Rohde & Schwarz SMATE200A is a vector signal generator engineered for production test environments, delivering high-performance RF signal generation across 100 kHz to 6 GHz with configurable single or dual-path outputs. Built on the proven SMU200A platform, it combines exceptional spectral purity, rapid frequency and level settling, and flexible baseband capabilities to minimize test cycle times in automated test setups. The rear-panel connector layout and rack-mountable design integrate into ATE systems requiring both speed and measurement repeatability.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency and Power
• Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 6 GHz (configurable 3 GHz or 6 GHz RF output per path)
• Frequency Resolution: 10.0 mHz
• Output Power: Up to +26 dBm (High-Power Output option)
• Output Power Repeatability: Typically 0.05 dB

Signal Quality
• System Bandwidth: Up to 200 MHz RF bandwidth via I/Q modulator
• Spectral Purity (1 GHz): Nonharmonics 10 kHz 850 kHz –135 dBc typ.
• SSB Phase Noise (20 kHz offset): –135 dBc typ. (–140 dBc typ. with Low Phase Noise option)
• Wideband Noise (>5 MHz offset): –153 dBc typ. (CW); –149 dBc typ. (I/Q modulation)
• ACLR Performance: Typically 70 dB (3GPP FDD)

Settling and Modulation Speed
• Frequency/Level Setting Time: Typically <3 ms
• List Mode Setting Time: <400 µs
• Multisegment Waveform Switching: Approximately 5 µs

Baseband and Arbitrary Waveform
• Independent Baseband Generators: Up to two
• Memory Depth: 16 Msamples, 64 Msamples, or 128 Msamples options
• Modulation Modes: AM, FM, Pulse, Phase, FSK, Vector, Wideband AM, ASK
• Internal Baseband Generation: Up to 80 MHz RF bandwidth; real-time digital modulation supported

– Key Features

• Fast Hop Mode with flexibly addressable frequency/level pairs
• Flat frequency response across RF bandwidth for controlled EVM
• Dual-channel capability with independent signal path control
• Low phase noise option for demanding phase coherence requirements

– Typical Applications

• Wireless transceiver and receiver testing
• Production validation of communication standards (3GPP, LTE, 5G NR protocols)
• Electronic component characterization
• High-throughput ATE environments

– Compatibility & Integration

Rack-mountable form factor with rear-panel connectors optimized for production automation. Supports preloaded waveform playback from internal arbitrary waveform memory.