# Rohde & Schwarz SGT100A SGMA Vector RF Source (Pre-Owned) # Rohde & Schwarz SGT100A SGMA Vector RF Source (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - I/Q-modulated vector RF source covering 1 MHz to 3 GHz, extendable to 6 GHz with the frequency-extension option - Remote control via PCI Express, Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T), and USB 2.0 for ATE integration - Maximum output level of typ. +22 dBm with a wear-free electronic attenuator - Low SSB phase noise of typ. -133 dBc (meas., 20 kHz offset, f = 1 GHz, 1 Hz bandwidth) - Very fast frequency and level setting times (< 500 us) via PCIe or Ethernet remote control - Optional integrated ARB with up to 1 Gsample memory depth and 240 MHz RF bandwidth - Compact 1 HU, 1/2 19" rack-width housing with a three-year recommended calibration interval The Rohde & Schwarz R&S SGT100A is an I/Q-modulated SGMA vector RF source. In its base configuration it generates signals across a frequency range of 1 MHz to 3 GHz, with an optional frequency extension raising the upper limit to 6 GHz. It is described as a dedicated ATE digital source, built around a wear-free electronic attenuator and controlled through high-speed PCI Express, Ethernet, and USB interfaces. As a dedicated ATE digital source, the R&S SGT100A is designed for automated test environments where fast and repeatable signal generation is required. The external R&S SGMA GUI software enables remote control of multiple instruments, and the instrument is field-upgradeable so its capabilities can be expanded over time. With the appropriate options it generates modulated signals for cellular, wireless-connectivity, navigation, and broadcast digital standards, and supports envelope-tracking and predistortion test setups. ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. Every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships, while new units ship factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer. Holding inventory on-site lets our team match the right instrument and option configuration to each application and ship it promptly. ## Brand Heritage Rohde & Schwarz is an independent, privately held company headquartered in Munich, Germany, founded more than 80 years ago. It has operated under the Rohde & Schwarz name throughout its history, with no major corporate renaming or acquisition affecting its brand identity. ## Accessories Supplied - Power cable - Quick start guide ## Product Core & Specifications Specification Value Frequency Frequency range, CW mode 1 MHz to 3 GHz Frequency range, I/Q mode, internal baseband 1 MHz to 3 GHz Frequency range, I/Q mode, external analog 80 MHz to 3 GHz Frequency range, CW mode (with R&S®SGT-KB106 option) 1 MHz to 6 GHz Frequency range, I/Q mode, internal baseband (with R&S®SGT-KB106 option) 1 MHz to 6 GHz Frequency range, I/Q mode, external analog (with R&S®SGT-KB106 option) 80 MHz to 6 GHz Resolution of setting 0.001 Hz Resolution of synthesis (f = 1 GHz) 0.174 µHz (nom.) Setting time, arbitrary frequency change < 500 μs Setting time, baseband frequency offset change < 150 µs Resolution of phase offset setting 0.1° Reference frequency Frequency error at time of calibration in production < 1 · 10–7 Frequency error (with R&S®SGT-B1 option) < 1 · 10–8 Aging (after 30 days of uninterrupted operation) < 1 · 10–6/year Aging (with R&S®SGT-B1 option) < 1 · 10–9/day, < 1 · 10–7/year Temperature effect (0 °C to +50 °C) < 2 · 10–6 Temperature effect (with R&S®SGT-B1 option) < 1 · 10–7 Warm-up time to nominal thermostat temperature (with R&S®SGT-B1 option only) ≤ 10 min Reference frequency output level +6 dBm to +12 dBm; 9 dBm (typ.) Reference frequency output source impedance 50 Ω (nom.) Reference frequency input frequency 10 MHz, 13 MHz, 100 MHz, 1000 MHz Frequency locking range ±10 · 10–6 Reference frequency input level range 0 dBm to +16 dBm Reference frequency input impedance 50 Ω (nom.) Level Setting range –120 dBm to +25 dBm Specified level range –120 dBm to +17 dBm (PEP) Resolution of setting 0.01 dB Level error (auto, +18 °C to +33 °C, 1 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz, level ≤ 15 dBm) < 0.5 dB Level error (1 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz, 15 dBm < level ≤ 17 dBm) < 0.7 dB Level error (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz) < 0.9 dB Additional level error for pulse modulation (pulse width ≥ 100 ns) < 0.3 dB (meas.) Output impedance VSWR in 50 Ω system (full frequency range, auto) < 1.8 Setting time, arbitrary level change < 500 μs Setting time, digital attenuation (0 dB to –80 dB) < 100 µs Interruption-free level setting range (uninterrupted level setting) 0 dB to +20 dB Reverse power from 50 Ω (maximum permissible RF power in output) 0.5 W Maximum permissible DC voltage at RF power connector 35 V Spectral purity Harmonics (level ≤ 8 dBm, CW, I/Q wideband off) < –30 dBc Nonharmonics (level > –10 dBm, offset > 10 kHz, f ≤ 1500 MHz) < –76 dBc Nonharmonics (1500 MHz < f ≤ 3000 MHz) < –70 dBc Nonharmonics (3000 MHz < f ≤ 6000 MHz) < –64 dBc Subharmonics (level > –10 dBm, f ≤ 3000 MHz) < –76 dBc Subharmonics (3000 MHz < f ≤ 6000 MHz) < –68 dBc Wideband noise (1 MHz ≤ f ≤ 6 GHz, 10 MHz offset, level > 5 dBm, 1 Hz BW, CW) < –145 dBc Wideband noise (1 MHz ≤ f ≤ 6 GHz, 10 MHz offset, level > 5 dBm, 1 Hz BW, I/Q) < –135 dBc SSB phase noise (20 kHz offset, 1 Hz BW, f = 1 GHz) < –126 dBc; –133 dBc (meas.) SSB phase noise (f = 2 GHz) < –120 dBc; –127 dBc (meas.) SSB phase noise (f = 6 GHz) < –110 dBc; –117 dBc (meas.) Pulse modulation (R&S®SGT-K22 option) Modulation source external, internal On/off ratio \> 80 dB Rise/fall time (10 % to 90 % of RF amplitude) < 20 ns External pulse modulation delay 45 ns (meas.) Pulse repetition frequency 0 Hz to 10 MHz Video feedthrough (level < 10 dBm) < 10 % of RF Pulse overshoot (f ≥ 500 MHz) < 10 % Internal pulse generator pulse period setting range 100 ns to 100 s Internal pulse generator pulse period setting resolution 10 ns Pulse width setting range 20 ns to 100 s Pulse width setting resolution 10 ns Pulse delay setting range (with external trigger) 0 s to 100 s Double pulse delay setting range 40 ns to 100 s External trigger delay jitter < 20 ns Pulse/video output (USER2 connector, trigger mode auto) LVTTL signal, 3.3 V (nom.) I/Q modulator Operating modes external analog I/Q, internal baseband I/Q RF modulation bandwidth (external analog, wideband off, 80 MHz ≤ f ≤ 1 GHz) ±5 % of carrier frequency RF modulation bandwidth (external analog, wideband off, 1 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz) ±50 MHz RF modulation bandwidth (external analog, wideband on, 100 MHz < f ≤ 2.5 GHz) ±20 % of carrier frequency RF modulation bandwidth (external analog, wideband on, 2.5 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz) ±500 MHz RF modulation bandwidth (internal baseband, wideband on, 1 MHz < f ≤ 100 MHz) frequency range from 1 MHz to 120 MHz RF modulation bandwidth (internal baseband, wideband on, 100 MHz < f ≤ 600 MHz) ±20 % of carrier frequency RF modulation bandwidth (internal baseband, wideband on, f > 600 MHz) ±120 MHz Carrier leakage (external analog, referenced to full-scale input) < –45 dBc; < –55 dBc (meas.) Suppression of image sideband (internal baseband I/Q, up to 120 MHz I/Q bandwidth) \> 45 dB; 60 dB (typ.) Analog I/Q inputs Connector types (I, Q on rear panel) SMA female (BNC female with R&S®SGT-B88 option) Input impedance 50 Ω (nom.) VSWR (up to 100 MHz) < 1.2 VSWR (100 MHz up to 500 MHz) < 1.5 Input voltage for full-scale input √(Vi² + Vq²) = 0.5 V (nom.) Input damage voltage ±1 V Internal baseband I/Q D/A converter resolution 16 bit Aliasing filter bandwidth (drop to –0.1 dB) 120 MHz (nom.) D/A converter interpolation spectra (up to 120 MHz) < –80 dBc I offset, Q offset setting range –10 % to +10 % Gain imbalance setting range –1 dB to +1 dB > **Important:** Maximum permissible reverse RF power at the output: 0.5 W. Maximum permissible DC voltage at the RF power connector: 35 V. > **Important:** R&S®WinIQSIM2™ requires an external PC; the digital modulation system options (e.g. 5G NR, LTE, GSM/EDGE, 3GPP FDD, WLAN, navigation and broadcast standards) generate their waveforms with R&S®WinIQSIM2 on an external PC. > **Important:** Recommended calibration interval is 3 years for 40 h/week operation in the full range of the specified environmental conditions. > Recommended pairing: the optional R&S SGT-K18 digital baseband connectivity provides a lossless digital I/Q link to other Rohde & Schwarz instruments such as the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator. ## About this Pre-Owned unit This pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships and is backed by our pre-owned warranty. To confirm its exact condition, firmware revision, installed options, or included accessories for your application before ordering, contact our Test Architects. - Warranty included - Functional verification included - Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data. - Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm). ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application. **Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.** ## Details - **Price:** 0.0 USD - **Vendor:** Rohde & Schwarz - **Type:** Rf Gen - **Tags:** Manufacturers, Model 100, Pre-Owned, product_manual_group_3, Product_used, R&S, RF, Rf Gen, Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, SGT100, SGT100A, Signal Generators ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Default Title | 0.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - Rohde & Schwarz SGT100A SGMA Vector RF Source (Pre-Owned) - Rohde & Schwarz SGT100A SGMA Vector RF Source (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/sgt100a-rohde-schwarz-rf-generator-used) > Updated: 2026-06-02