# Rohde & Schwarz SMATE200A Vector Signal Generator (Pre-Owned) # Rohde & Schwarz SMATE200A Vector Signal Generator (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - Two independent signal generators in one four-height-unit chassis, configurable with one or two RF paths - RF frequency options of 100 kHz to 3 GHz or 100 kHz to 6 GHz, selectable for each RF path - Production-optimized setting times: frequency changes under 1 ms over GPIB and under 400 µs in List mode - Remote control via LAN (Gigabit Ethernet), GPIB (IEC/IEEE 488), and USB 2.0 - Typical SSB phase noise of –135 dBc (1 Hz) at 1 GHz carrier and 20 kHz offset - Output power up to +19 dBm (PEP), typically +26 dBm with the high-power output option - Up to two independent baseband sources with arbitrary waveform memory to 128 Msamples each (optional) - Optional licensed digital-standard packages: GSM/EDGE, 3GPP FDD, CDMA2000, WLAN, WiMAX, TD-SCDMA, GPS, DVB-H The Rohde & Schwarz SMATE200A is a vector signal generator built on the R&S SMU200A platform and specifically designed for production environments. To serve high-throughput manufacturing, the display and front-panel user interface have been removed and the connectors relocated to the rear, with performance optimized for the fastest possible setting times. The instrument retains the two-generators-in-one concept of the SMU200A platform, occupying four height units while preserving the RF performance and baseband flexibility of that platform. A vector signal generator produces modulated RF signals whose amplitude and phase can be controlled to reproduce complex, standards-compliant waveforms that stimulate a device under test. When equipped with the corresponding software options, the SMATE200A generates signals for a wide range of digital communications standards, including GSM/EDGE, WCDMA 3GPP FDD with HSDPA and HSUPA, CDMA2000 including 1xEV-DV, TD-SCDMA, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g, IEEE 802.16 WiMAX, GPS, and DVB-H. These capabilities support production and receiver test tasks such as BER and BLER measurements, base station and user-equipment testing, and the fast switching between different test signals that production lines require. ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000-square-foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. Every pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships, while new units leave factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer. ## Accessories Supplied - Power cable - Quick Start Guide - CD-ROM (with operating and service manual) ## Product Core & Specifications Specification Value Frequency Range (underrange) 100 kHz to <300 kHz Range (R&S SMATE-B103, R&S SMATE-B203) up to 3 GHz Range (R&S SMATE-B106, R&S SMATE-B206) up to 6 GHz Resolution of setting 0.01 Hz Resolution of synthesis (standard, fundamental frequency range 750 MHz to 1500 MHz) 5 µHz Resolution of synthesis (with option R&S SMATE-B22) 0.2 µHz Setting time, PLL FAST, ALC PRESET <1 ms, typ. 0.6 ms Setting time, PLL NORMAL, ALC ON <2 ms, typ. 1 ms Setting time, PLL NORMAL, ALC OFF MODE S&H <4 ms, typ. 2 ms Setting time after trigger pulse in List mode/Fast Hop mode <400 µs, typ. 300 µs Phase offset adjustable in 0.1° steps Frequency sweep Operating modes digital sweep in discrete steps; automatic, step, single, external single, external step, manual or external trigger, spacing linear or logarithmic Sweep range full frequency range Step width logarithmic 0.01 % to 100 % per step Dwell time range 10 ms to 10 s Dwell time resolution 0.1 ms Reference frequency Aging (after 30 days of uninterrupted operation) <1 × 10−9/day, <1 × 10−7/year Aging (with option R&S SMATE-B22) <5 × 10−10/day, <3 × 10−8/year Temperature effect (in operating temperature range) <6 × 10−8 Temperature effect (with option R&S SMATE-B22) <6 × 10−9 Warm-up time to nominal thermostat temperature ≤10 min Output for internal reference signal, frequency 10 MHz or external input frequency Output for internal reference signal, level typ. 5 dBm Output for internal reference signal, source impedance 50 Ω Input for external reference, frequency 5 MHz, 10 MHz or 13 MHz Input for external reference, maximum deviation 3 × 10−6 Input for external reference, input level limits \>–6 dBm, ≤19 dBm Input for external reference, input impedance 50 Ω Level Setting range (standard) −145 dBm to +20 dBm Setting range (with option R&S SMATE-B31 or R&S SMATE-B36) to +30 dBm Maximum level, standard, f ≤ 3 GHz +13 dBm (PEP) Maximum level, standard, f > 3 GHz +11 dBm (PEP) Maximum level, with option B31 or B36, f ≤ 3 GHz +19 dBm (PEP) Maximum level, with option B31 or B36, f > 3 GHz +17 dBm (PEP) Resolution 0.01 dB Level uncertainty, 1 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz <0.5 dB Level uncertainty, f > 3 GHz <0.9 dB Additional uncertainty with ALC OFF, S&H <0.2 dB Output impedance VSWR (ALC ON, standard, f ≤ 3 GHz) <1.6, typ. <1.4 Output impedance VSWR (ALC ON, standard, f > 3 GHz) <1.85, typ. <1.6 Setting time, PLL FAST, ALC PRESET (to <0.1 dB deviation) <1 ms, typ. 0.6 ms Back-feed, max permissible RF power, 1 MHz < f ≤ 3 GHz 50 W Back-feed, max permissible RF power, 3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz 10 W Back-feed, max permissible DC voltage 50 V Spectral purity Harmonics (standard, unmodulated, level <8 dBm) <–30 dBc Harmonics (standard, unmodulated, level <13 dBm) typ. <–30 dBc Nonharmonics (>850 kHz offset, 200 MHz ≤ f ≤ 1500 MHz) <–86 dBc Nonharmonics (>850 kHz offset, 1500 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3000 MHz) <–80 dBc Subharmonics (1.5 GHz < f ≤ 3 GHz) <–74 dBc Subharmonics (3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz) <–50 dBc Wideband noise (carrier offset >10 MHz, 1 Hz BW, CW, 200 MHz < f ≤ 1500 MHz) <–150 dBc, typ. –153 dBc SSB phase noise (20 kHz offset, 1 Hz BW, unmodulated, PLL NORMAL, f = 1 GHz) <–131 dBc, typ. –135 dBc SSB phase noise with option R&S SMATE-B22 (20 kHz offset, 1 Hz BW, f = 1 GHz) <–136 dBc, typ. –139 dBc Residual FM (rms, f = 1 GHz, 300 Hz to 3 kHz) <1 Hz Residual FM (rms, f = 1 GHz, 20 Hz to 23 kHz) <4 Hz Residual AM (rms value 20 Hz to 23 kHz) <0.02 % List mode Max. number of channels 10000 Dwell time 1 ms to 20 s Resolution 0.1 ms Analog modulation – Internal modulation generator Frequency range 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz Resolution of setting 0.1 Hz Output voltage (Vp at LF connector, RL > 200 Ω) 1 mV to 3 V Output impedance 16 Ω Amplitude modulation Operating modes internal, external AC/DC Modulation depth 0 % to 100 % Resolution 0.1 % Modulation frequency range DC, 20 Hz to 500 kHz Pulse modulation Operating modes external; internal (duty cycle approx. 1:1) ON/OFF ratio \>70 dB Rise/fall time (10 %/90 % of RF amplitude) typ. 1 µs Pulse repetition frequency 0 Hz to 100 kHz Frequency modulation (option R&S SMATE-B22) Maximum deviation, FM mode "Normal" rm × 10 MHz Maximum deviation, FM mode "Low Noise" rm × 100 kHz FM distortion (fmod = 10 kHz and 1 MHz deviation) <0.1 % Phase modulation (option R&S SMATE-B22) Maximum deviation, ϕM mode "High Deviation" rm × 20.0 rad Maximum deviation, ϕM mode "High Bandwidth" rm × 1.0 rad Maximum deviation, ϕM mode "Low Noise" rm × 0.25 rad ϕM distortion (fmod = 10 kHz, half of max. deviation) <0.2 %, typ. 0.1 % I/Q modulation I/Q modulator operating modes external wideband I/Q, internal baseband I/Q I/Q inputs input impedance 50 Ω I/Q inputs VSWR up to 50 MHz <1.2 Modulation frequency range (IQ wideband on) 100 MHz > **Important:** The base unit can only be ordered with an R&S SMATE-B10x frequency option. > **Important:** At least one Baseband Main Module R&S SMATE-B13 must be installed in order to use an I/Q baseband generator (option R&S SMATE-B9/-B10/-B11). > **Important:** R&S WinIQSIM requires an external PC. > **Important:** Specifications apply after 30 minutes warm-up time at ambient temperature, with specified environmental conditions met, calibration cycle adhered to and all internal adjustments performed. Data designated "overrange", "underrange" and data without tolerance limits is not binding. > Recommended pairing: the R&S PSL-Z2 USB keyboard and R&S PSL-Z10 optical USB mouse, both listed among the recommended extras. ## 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 - 560.0 USD - **Vendor:** Rohde & Schwarz - **Type:** Rf Gen - **Tags:** Manufacturers, product_manual_group_1, Product_used, RF, Rohde & Schwarz, Signal Generators ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | NIST Traceable | 455.00 USD | In stock | | NIST Traceable with Full Data | 490.00 USD | In stock | | ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 560.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - Rohde & Schwarz SMATE200A Vector Signal Generator (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/smate200a-rohde-schwarz-rf-generator-used) > Updated: 2026-07-06