Rohde & Schwarz includes 56 and 67GHz options for SMW200A
Two new maximum frequencies for the SMW200A vector signal generator are now available from Rohde & Schwarz.
The R&S SMW200A is believed to be the vector signal generator to enable flat frequency response and 2GHz modulation bandwidth above 44GHz. In addition to all applications already supported up to 44GHz, the 100kHz to 56GHz option covers all currently used 5G frequencies, as well as earth to satellite applications. The 100kHz to 67GHz option also supports planned higher frequency 5G bands, the 60GHz WiGig band and inter-satellite links.
Until this introduction, said Rohde & Schwarz, the ceiling for a standalone vector signal generator was 44GHz. Higher frequencies have only been possible with additional external frequency upconverters or lower accuracy. The new options for maximum frequencies of 56 and 67GHz mean that the R&S SMW200A raises the limits for generating wide bandwidth digitally modulated signals of high quality. A maximum modulation bandwidth of 2GHz is supported, meeting the requirements of even the wider subcarrier spacings defined for 5G FR2 Release 17, and wideband satellite transmissions.
Applications in the U and V bands now support mobile radio, wireless LAN and satellite communications. The R&S SMW200A is designed for mobile radio engineers developing RF components and products to support the 5G mobile radio spectrum available in the 47GHz frequency band already allocated by the FCC to US network operators as well as those working to 3GPP Release 17 which specifies further enhancements to 5G, which will need a signal generator to cover the extended FR2 frequency range from 52.6 to 71GHz. According to Rohde & Schwarz, the only suitable signal generator currently available is an R&S SMW200A with a 67GHz frequency option – supporting up to 72 GHz in over range mode.
The new frequency options are also of interest for engineers working on high frequency WiFi and wireless LAN, including IEEE 802.11ad, which operates in the 60GHz unlicensed band (57 to 71GHz). For satellite communication applications, forward and reverse links operate between 37.5 and 52.4GHz, inter-satellite links use frequencies up to 66GHz with bandwidths up to 2GHz.
In addition, it can be used for demanding applications above 44GHz throughout the aerospace and defence industry, or for generating digitally modulated signals including early research on 6G components and systems.
The R&S SMW200A vector signal generator frequency options are now available from Rohde & Schwarz.
