Rohde Schwarz SMBV100B Vector Signal Generator 8 kHz 6 GHz RF Bandwidth 1 GHz Modulation for Communications Testing Lab

Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100B Vector Signal Generator

The R&S SMBV100B is a state-of-the-art vector signal generator that sets new standards in its class. Combining ultra-high output power, fully calibrated wideband signal generation, and intuitive touchscreen operation, it is ideal for RF component verification, wireless communications testing, and aerospace & defense applications.

Key Features

• Frequency Range: 8 kHz to 3 GHz (standard), extendable to 6 GHz
• Ultra-High Output Power: Up to +36 dBm with R&S SMBVB-B32 option
• Wide Modulation Bandwidth: Up to 1 GHz with perfect accuracy
• Excellent Signal Quality: Industry-leading EVM and ACPR at high power levels
• 16-Bit D/A Converter: 1200 MHz data rate with 2400 MHz internal sampling
• ARB Memory: 64 MSample standard, expandable to 2 GSample
• 7-Inch Touchscreen: Intuitive GUI for ergonomic operation

Internal Digital Standards

Comprehensive internal baseband support for all major digital communications standards including 5G NR Release 15/16/17, LTE Release 8 through 15, 3GPP FDD/HSPA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.x, and NB-IoT.

GNSS & Avionics Simulation

Optional fully-fledged GNSS simulator supporting GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS/SBAS with single/dual/triple frequency capability. Avionics options include ILS, VOR, and DME signal generation.

Analog Modulation

• Amplitude Modulation (AM) with 0% to 100% depth
• Frequency Modulation (FM) with up to N x 10 MHz deviation
• Phase Modulation (PM) with up to N x 40 rad deviation
• Pulse Modulation with 15 ns rise/fall time and 80 dB on/off ratio

Baseband & Connectivity

• Arbitrary waveform, real-time, and multicarrier waveform modes
• AWGN, BER/BLER measurement, envelope tracking, and digital predistortion
• Differential analog I/Q outputs and digital I/Q interface
• LAN, GPIB, USB 2.0, and RS-232 remote control interfaces
• SCPI command set with emulation modes for HP, Agilent, Keysight, Anritsu instruments

Applications

Ideal for RF component and amplifier testing, 5G NR and LTE base station conformance testing, wireless connectivity R&D, GNSS receiver verification, radar and EW signal simulation, and aerospace/defense communications development.

Why Choose This Product

The R&S SMBV100B delivers best-in-class signal purity, ultra-high output power that eliminates the need for external amplifiers, and the widest modulation bandwidth in its class. Combined with comprehensive digital standards and GNSS simulation options, it is the single most versatile signal generator for modern RF testing workflows.