# Rohde & Schwarz SMJ100A Vector Signal Generator (Pre-Owned) # Rohde & Schwarz SMJ100A Vector Signal Generator (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - I/Q modulator with 200 MHz RF bandwidth for wideband vector modulation - RF frequency from 100 kHz up to 3 GHz or 6 GHz, set by the RF frequency option - Typical SSB phase noise of -133 dBc (f=1 GHz, 20 kHz offset, 1 Hz bandwidth) - Level setting range -145 dBm to +20 dBm with 0.05 dB level repeatability - LAN (Gigabit Ethernet, VXI11), GPIB (IEC/IEEE 488) and USB; LXI class C compliant - Frequency and level setting times under 2 ms; only 450 us in List mode - Electronic attenuator with overvoltage protection up to 6 GHz over the full level range - Optional ARB generator with 16, 64 or 128 Msample and multisegment support The Rohde & Schwarz SMJ100A is a vector signal generator built around an I/Q modulator with 200 MHz RF bandwidth. It pairs a color SVGA display of 800 x 600 pixels with a graphical user interface that shows the signal flow as a block diagram, a built-in transient recorder for viewing baseband signals, and a context-sensitive help system. A high-stability reference oscillator is included as standard. The instrument supports generation of a broad span of digital communication standards, including EUTRA/LTE, WiMAX (IEEE 802.16-2004/Corr1-2005, 802.16e-2005, and WiBro), 3GPP FDD with HSDPA and HSUPA, WLAN (IEEE 802.11a, b, g, and n), and GSM/EDGE with modulation changes from slot to slot. Very short frequency and level setting times together with RF List mode and multisegment waveforms suit it to production use. ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 sq ft 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 ship factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer. Holding the inventory ourselves means the instrument you order is on our shelves and ready to move. ## Brand Heritage Rohde & Schwarz is a privately held company headquartered in Germany that has operated under the same name since its founding, with no major corporate name changes or acquisitions affecting its brand identity. ## 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 SMJ-B103) up to 3 GHz Range (R&S SMJ-B106) up to 6 GHz Resolution of setting 0.01 Hz Resolution of synthesis (standard, fundamental frequency range 750 MHz to 1500 MHz) 5 µHz Setting time (after IEC/IEEE bus delimiter) <2 ms, typ. 1.5 ms Setting time (in ALC OFF MODE S&H) <4 ms, typ. 2.5 ms Setting time (after trigger pulse in List mode) <450 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, linear or logarithmic spacing Sweep range full frequency range Step width, linear full frequency range Step width, logarithmic 0.01 % to 100 % per step Reference Frequency Aging (after 30 days of uninterrupted operation) <1 × 10⁻⁹/day, <1 × 10⁻⁷/year Temperature effect (in operating temperature range) ±6 × 10⁻⁸ Warm-up time to nominal thermostat temperature ≤10 min Internal reference output frequency 10 MHz or external input frequency Internal reference output level typ. 5 dBm Internal reference output source impedance 50 Ω External reference input frequency 5 MHz, 10 MHz or 13 MHz External reference maximum deviation 3 × 10⁻⁶ External reference input level, limits ≥−6 dBm, ≤19 dBm (recommended 0 dBm to 19 dBm) External reference input impedance 50 Ω Level Setting range –145 dBm to +20 dBm Maximum level, f ≤ 3 GHz +13 dBm (PEP) Maximum level, f > 3 GHz +11 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 VSWR in 50 Ω system, ALC ON, f ≤ 3 GHz <1.6, typ. <1.4 VSWR in 50 Ω system, ALC ON, f > 3 GHz <1.85, typ. <1.6 Setting time, ALC state ON <2 ms, typ. 1.5 ms Setting time, ALC state OFF <4 ms, typ. 2.5 ms Setting time, List mode after trigger impulse <450 µs, typ. 300 µs Uninterrupted level setting range \>20 dB Max permissible RF power, 1 MHz ≤ f ≤ 3 GHz 50 W Max permissible RF power, f > 3 GHz 10 W Back-feed, maximum permissible DC voltage 50 V Spectral Purity Harmonics, unmodulated, level <8 dBm <–30 dBc Harmonics, level <13 dBm typ. <–30 dBc Nonharmonics (>10 kHz offset), 0.3 MHz ≤ f ≤ 200 MHz <–77 dBc Nonharmonics, 200 MHz < f ≤ 1500 MHz <–80 dBc Nonharmonics, 1500 MHz < f ≤ 3000 MHz <–74 dBc Nonharmonics, f > 3000 MHz <–68 dBc Subharmonics, 1500 MHz < f ≤ 3000 MHz <–74 dBc Subharmonics, 3000 MHz < f ≤ 6000 MHz <–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), f = 1 GHz <–129 dBc (typ. –133 dBc) SSB phase noise, f = 2 GHz <–123 dBc (typ. –127 dBc) SSB phase noise, f = 6 GHz <–113 dBc (typ. –117 dBc) Residual FM (rms at f = 1 GHz), 300 Hz to 3 kHz <1 Hz Residual FM, 20 Hz to 23 kHz <4 Hz Residual AM, rms value 20 Hz to 23 kHz <0.02 % List Mode Maximum number of channels 10000 Dwell time 1 ms to 1 s Resolution 0.1 ms 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 (R&S SMJ-B20 option) Operating modes internal, external, internal + external, AC/DC Maximum deviation rm × 10 MHz FM distortion (fmod = 10 kHz and 1 MHz deviation) <0.1 % Phase Modulation (R&S SMJ-B20 option) Maximum deviation, High Deviation φM mode rm × 20.0 rad Maximum deviation, High Bandwidth φM mode rm × 1.0 rad I/Q Modulator Operating modes external wideband I/Q, internal baseband I/Q I/Q input impedance 50 Ω Modulation frequency range (I/Q wideband ON) 100 MHz Carrier leakage (referenced to full-scale input) <−55 dBc, typ. <−65 dBc Remote Control Systems IEC/IEEE bus, IEC 60625 (IEEE 488); Ethernet Command set SCPI 1999.5 > **Important:** Maximum permissible RF power into the output for f > 1 MHz: 50 W (1 MHz <= f <= 3 GHz) and 10 W (f > 3 GHz). Maximum permissible DC back-feed from a >=50 Ohm source: 50 V. > **Important:** The base unit can only be ordered with an R&S SMJ-B10x frequency option (R&S SMJ-B103 up to 3 GHz or R&S SMJ-B106 up to 6 GHz). > **Important:** The R&S SMJ-B13 Baseband Main Module must be installed for the I/Q baseband generator options (R&S SMJ-B9/-B10/-B11/-B50/-B51) and for the AWGN (R&S SMJ-K62) option. > **Important:** Installation of software that is not authorized by Rohde & Schwarz for use on the R&S SMJ100A, or installation of antivirus software, can deteriorate the setting time performance. > **Important:** The instrument complies with EN 55011 class A emission requirements (industrial environments); it may not be operated in residential, commercial and business areas or in small-size companies unless additional measures are taken to ensure compliance with EN 61000-6-3. > **Important:** Functional specifications of the digital standard options (R&S SMJ-K40 to -K61) and the external-PC-software options (R&S SMJ-K5/-K6/-K8) are described in the separate Digital Standards data sheet (PD 5213.9434.22); R&S WinIQSIM2 and R&S WinIQSIM each require an external PC. > Usage tip: the optional digital baseband output (R&S SMJ-B18) provides a lossless digital I/Q connection to the digital I/Q input of other Rohde & Schwarz instruments such as the R&S AMU200A baseband signal generator and fading simulator. ## 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 SMJ100A Vector Signal Generator (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/smj100a-rohde-schwarz-rf-generator-used) > Updated: 2026-07-06