TX data sheet

0173-EX-ST-2007 Images

ArgonST, Inc.

2007-03-19ELS_80278

                                                                                                                                  Data sheet
                                                                                                                               Version
                                                                                                                                06.00
                                                                                                                               August
                                                                                                                                 2004
                                 Signal Generator ¸SML
                                                   Economy at its best

◆ 9 kHz to 1.1 GHz/2.2 GHz/3.3 GHz         ◆ High reliability through electronic   ◆ Optional stereo coder with analog
◆ SSB phase noise: −128 dBc (1 Hz)           attenuator                              and digital audio inputs
  (at f = 1 GHz, ∆f = 20 kHz)              ◆ Digital frequency and level sweep     ◆ Versatile test system consisting of the
◆ Setting times <10 ms                     ◆ AM/FM/ϕM                                ¸SML with the ¸SML-B5 and
◆ High level accuracy (deviation <0.5 dB   ◆ Optional pulse modulator with           the Audio Analyzer ¸UPL
  at levels >−120 dBm)                       integrated pulse generator            ◆ 3-year calibration cycle


Unequalled universality

Frequency                                  Spectral purity                        Low cost of ownership

◆ 9 kHz to 1.1 GHz/2.2 GHz/3.3 GHz         ◆ SSB phase noise <−122 dBc (1 Hz),    ◆ 3-year calibration cycle
◆ 0.1 Hz frequency resolution                typ. −128 dBc (1 Hz)                 ◆ Low purchase price
                                             (f = 1 GHz, carrier offset 20 kHz)   ◆ High reliability through electronic
                                           ◆ Broadband noise <−140 dBc (1 Hz),      attenuator (wear-free)
Level                                        typ. −150 dBc (1 Hz)                 ◆ Service-friendly (continuous selftest,
                                             (f = 1 GHz, carrier offset >2 MHz)     access to internal test points)
◆ −140 dBm to +13 dBm                                                             ◆ Options OCXO (¸SML-B1),
  (+19 dBm overrange)                                                               pulse modulator (¸SML-B3) and
◆ High level accuracy (deviation <0.5 dB   Speed                                    Stereo/RDS Coder (¸SML-B5)
  at levels >−120 dBm)                                                              retrofittable
◆ Level setting without overshoots         ◆ Setting times <10 ms for frequency
◆ Electronic attenuator                      and level
◆ Non-interrupting level setting                                                  Size

                                           Modulation                             ◆ Compact size:
                                                                                    427 mm × 88 mm × 450 mm
                                           ◆ AM/FM/ϕM as standard                 ◆ Low weight: <8.5 kg
                                           ◆ Simultaneous AM, FM/ϕM and
                                             pulse modulation
                                           ◆ Optional pulse modulator with
                                             integrated pulse generator
                                             (¸SML-B3)




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Applications ...

Lab and R&D: versatile                        Example: receiver measurements                                              The ¸SML offers all features
                                                                                                                          required of a state-of-the-art
High spectral purity                          ◆ Sensitivity measurements require a                                        general-purpose signal generator:
Owing to its low phase noise, the               signal generator with high level accu-                                    wide frequency range, large vari-
¸SML is ideally suited to replace LOs.          racy. This is particularly true at low                                    ety of modulation functions and
                                                output levels. With its sophisticated                                     high reliability – at an extremely
Versatile modulation modes                      calibration technique, the ¸SML                                           attractive price. The fields of appli-
The ¸SML in conjunction with the                features high level accuracy (<0.5 dB                                     cation of the ¸SML are virtu-
optional Pulse Modulator ¸SML-B3                at levels >−120 dBm).                                                     ally unlimited in development,
handles all analog types of modulation.       ◆ Squelch measurements call for con-                                        servicing or production where it is
AM, FM/ϕM and pulse modulation can              tinuous level setting. Non-interrupt-                                     used as a flexible signal source in
be used simultaneously. TDMA signals or         ing level variation by typ. 30 dB                                         automatic test systems. The
amplitude variations in the case of FM,         makes the ¸SML the ideal choice                                           ¸SML benefits both from our
for example, can thus be simulated.             for squelch measurements.                                                 long-standing experience in the
                                              ◆ Low spurious, low broadband noise                                         field of signal generators and the
High and precise output level                   and above all excellent SSB phase                                         latest technology. Its uses are as
The ¸SML has plenty of power in                 noise are prerequisites for using a                                       versatile as its functionalities.
reserve so level loss produced by the test      signal generator as an interference
setup can be easily compensated. Its high       source. With typ. −128 dBc (1 Hz)
output level makes the ¸SML an                  SSB phase noise (at f = 1 GHz,
ideal source for driving high-level mixers.     ∆f = 20 kHz), spurious suppression of                                ◆ The mechanical design of the
                                                typ. −76 dBc and broadband noise of                                    ¸SML ensures excellent RF
Excellent modulation characteristics            typ. −150 dBc (1 Hz), the ¸SML                                         shielding of its casing. This is particu-
The DC-coupled FM allows the ¸SML               easily meets even the most exacting                                    larly important for measurements on
to be used as an accurate VCO.                  requirements.                                                          highly sensitive receivers with built-in
                                                                                                                       antenna such as pagers.




                                                                                                       +100 Hz
                                                                      1 GHz
                                                                                                       –100 Hz
                                                                       Frequency deviation in Hz




                                                                                                                         rise time




                                                                                                   1             2   3        4      5       6    7            8   9   10
                                                                                                                                                  Time in ms




Level sweep within 25 dB range.                                     Settling upon frequency change from 100 MHz to 1 GHz.




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Servicing:                                    the result will be a marked reduction in                             Example: component test
robust, compact, lightweight                  manufacturing rejects – an advantage
                                              that pays off immediately.                                           ◆ To obtain reliable information on com-
Mobility                                                                                                             ponent quality, high level accuracy
The ¸SML is lightweight and com-              Speed                                                                  and precise reproducibility of the out-
pact and therefore very easy to transport.    Speed is of prime importance in produc-                                put level are called for. The ¸SML
                                              tion. And this is precisely one of the                                 fully meets these requirements owing
Flexible control                              strong points of the ¸SML, with a                                      to the level deviation of <0.5 dB
In service environments, an IEC/IEEE          setting time of <10 ms for frequency and                               (at levels >−120 dBm) and high
interface is not always available for con-    level.                                                                 reproducibility.
trolling the generator. This is no problem                                                                         ◆ With unrivalled short times (<10 ms)
for the ¸SML since it can also be             Reliability                                                            for frequency and level setting, the
driven via a standard RS-232-C interface.     A signal generator used in production                                  ¸SML enables fast testing and is
                                              must have high reliability. The ¸SML                                   ideal for use in production.
Protection against overvoltage                meets this requirement for example                                   ◆ Overshoots in case of level change
The integrated overvoltage protection of      through the use of a completely wear-                                  may damage or destroy the DUT. This
the RF input protects the ¸SML                free electronic attenuator. Should a fault                             cannot happen with the ¸SML
against very high external voltages such      nevertheless occur, the continuous self-                               since it operates without any over-
as may occur during transceiver measure-      diagnostics of the ¸SML prevent                                        shoots.
ments.                                        expensive erroneous measurements.

                                              Output level                                                         EMS measurements
Production:                                   In production test systems, the signal is
fast, accurate, reliable                      taken to the DUT (device under test) via                             Non-interrupting level setting without
                                              switches and cables, thus leading to level                           overshoots
Accuracy                                      losses. These losses can be easily com-                              EMS measurements call for non-
Measurement uncertainty can be split          pensated by the high output power of the                             interrupting level setting, which should
into the part from the instrument and that    ¸SML.                                                                moreover be performed without any over-
introduced by the test setup. With lower                                                                           shoots. The ¸SML operates free of
uncertainty of the generator, greater tol-    Dimensions                                                           overshoots and offers a wide dynamic
erances can be allowed for the setup. If      Space is often at a premium in produc-                               range of typ. 30 dB for non-interrupting
the low level deviation of the analyzer is    tion. The compact size of the ¸SML                                   level variation (with Attenuator Mode
used to allow for higher DUT tolerances,      makes it ideal for use in such environ-                              Fixed).
                                              ments.




                                                                                                  –115


                                                                                                  –120
                                                                      Phase noise in dBc (1 Hz)




                                                                                                  –125


                                                                                                  –130


                                                                                                  –135


                                                                                                  –140


                                                                                                  –145


                                                                                                  –150
                                                                                                         10   50       100            500     1000             3300
                                                                                                                                            Frequency in MHz


Typical SSB noise at 1 GHz (with OCXO option ¸SML-B1).               Typical SSB phase noise versus carrier frequency (carrier offset 20 kHz);
                                                                     dashed line: Extended Divider Range mode.


4      Signal Generator ¸SML


Wide frequency range                                                                       Offset from carrier   SSB phase noise, typical values
The ¸SML has a lower frequency                                                             1 Hz                  –95 dB
limit of 9 kHz as standard and thus fully                                                  10 Hz                 –120 dB
covers the frequency range required for                                                    100 Hz                –130 dB
EMC measurements.                                SSB phase noise at 9.5 MHz output         1 kHz                 –138 dB
                                                 frequency, extended divider range acti-
                                                 vated, 1 Hz measurement bandwidth.        10 kHz                –148 dB


Reference source

The ¸SML allows the mode of fre-                 Generation of stereo and                           Combination with the
quency generation to be selected. In the         RDS signals                                        Audio Analyzer ¸UPL
Extended Divider Range mode, the RF sig-                                                            The stereo/RDS coder can also work with
nal is generated by frequency division.          FM stereo broadcasting is still the major          external signals applied to its analog and
The excellent values obtained in this            audio medium – especially in the auto-             digital modulation inputs. Combining
mode for SSB phase noise are compara-            mobile sector, where millions of car               the Signal Generator ¸SML and the
ble with the high-grade crystal oscillators      radios are produced every year. With its           Audio Analyzer ¸UPL (data sheet
normally used as reference sources from          integration into mobile radio telephones,          PD 0757.2238) creates a general-purpose
10 MHz to 30 MHz.                                FM broadcasting becomes even more sig-             test system for FM tuners (see figure on
                                                 nificant. For testing FM stereo receivers,         next page).
Compared to crystal oscillators, the             audio test signals are modulated onto an
¸SML provides the following bene-                RF carrier and measured after demodula-            The great advantage is the automatic
fits:                                            tion by the DUT. For the car radio sector,         synchronization of measurement results.
                                                 automotive radio information (ARI) has to          Just as in other two-port audio mea-
◆ Frequency can be set in 0.1 Hz steps           be generated in addition. Test signals are         surements, the test signals are produced
  and synchronized to an external                also needed for the radio data system              in the generator section of the Audio
  reference                                      (RDS), which has been established in               Analyzer ¸UPL, routed through the
◆ All functions can be remotely                  many countries for a long time.                    modulator and the DUT, and measured in
  controlled via the IEC/IEEE bus or                                                                the analyzer section of the ¸UPL.
  serial interface                               Stereo/RDS Coder ¸SML-B5                           Since generation and analysis are opti-
                                                 The optional Stereo/RDS Coder                      mally timed, measurement times are con-
                                                 ¸SML-B5 meets all the above                        siderably shorter than with separately
Signal Generator ¸SML+Stereo/RDS Coder ¸SML-B5   requirements. Built into instruments of            operating instruments.
                                                 the Signal Generator Family ¸SML,
                                                 the solution is based on equipment fea-            Use in production
                                                 turing an excellent price/performance              Combining the Signal Generator
RF-modulated test signal
                                                 ratio as well as top-class specifications          ¸SML and the Audio Analyzer
including ARI and RDS                            and providing full coverage of the                 ¸UPL enables measurements to be
                                                 frequency range in question.                       automated. The Universal Sequence
                                                                                                    Control ¸UPL-B10 allows complete
                                                 Audio signals produced by internal                 test programs to be generated and run on
                                                 LF generator                                       the ¸UPL, in which case the Signal
FM stereo tuner                                  The internal LF generator, which is suit-          Generator ¸SML with the
                                                 able for simple receiver tests, is part of         ¸SML-B5 option is remote-controlled
Audio signals produced by the built-in
LF generator of the ¸SML.                        the basic configuration of the ¸SML.               via the IEC60625 or RS-232-C interface.
                                                 It generates sinusoidal signals at fixed           In most production environments, the
                                                 frequencies, thus allowing basic func-             complete test set can be run under an
                                                 tional tests to be carried out without an          external controller.
                                                 external signal (see figure on left).




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Signal Generator ¸SML+Stereo/RDS Coder ¸SML-B5                                                                     Analog and digital audio inputs
                                                  RF-modulated test signal
                                                                                                                   The ¸SML-B5 has separate analog
                                                  including ARI and RDS                                            inputs for left and right. In combination
                                                                                                                   with the Audio Analyzer ¸UPL, mea-
                                                                                                                   surements are possible in the operating
                Analog or digital audio signals
                                                                                                                   modes L, R, R = L, and R = –L. A digital
                                                                                                                   audio input in S/P DIF format is available
                                                                                                                   alternatively. The ¸UPL can addition-
                                                                                                                   ally generate different signals for left and
                                                  FM stereo tuner
                                                                                                                   right in this format. It is possible to set
                                                                                                                   one channel to a fixed frequency while
                                                                                                                   sweeping the second channel through a
                                                                                                                   frequency band, for example.
Signal generation and analysis with
Audio Analyzer ¸UPL
                                                  Analog audio signals                                             Generation of ARI and RDS signals
Audio signals are generated and measured in the Audio Analyzer ¸UPL; automatic synchronization                     The ¸SML-B5 outputs stereo multi-
substantially reduces the measurement time.                                                                        plex as well as ARI and RDS signals. It is
                                                                                                                   possible to choose between traffic
                                                                                                                   announcement identification and
All functions of the Stereo/RDS Coder                                                                              standardized area identification A to F.
¸SML-B5 can of course be remote-                                                                                   The RDS traffic program or RDS traffic
controlled.                                                                                                        announcement can be switched on and

Use of the Audio Switcher ¸UPZ is                 Signal Generator ¸SML+Stereo/RDS Coder ¸SML-B5
recommended for measurements on car
                                                                                                                   RF-modulated test signal
radios or surround receivers with more                                                                             including ARI and RDS
than two audio outputs, as shown in the
figure on the right. For more information
about the Audio Switcher ¸UPZ, see
                                                                    Analog or digital audio signals
data sheet PD 0758.1170.

Interruption-free pilot tone
                                                                                                                                                     FM stereo tuner
The ¸SML-B5 option was designed
especially for use in test systems. With
other signal generators, the stereo pilot
tone is briefly interrupted if the output
data has to be recalculated (e.g. when            Signal generation and analysis with                                                         Audio Switcher ¸UPZ
                                                  Audio Analyzer ¸UPL
the audio frequency changes). The con-
                                                                                                      Analog audio signals
nected tuner loses synchronization and
                                                  The Audio Switcher ¸UPZ for automated measurements on more than two audio outputs.
has to switch to the stereo mode again
with each frequency change, so overall
measurement time may increase dramat-
ically. This disadvantage does not occur
with the ¸SML-B5 since the audio
signal is modulated onto the RF carrier
independently of pilot tone generation,
and consequently the pilot tone is not
switched off.
                                                      Signal output by the
                                                   stereo/RDS coder prior
                                                   to FM modulation with
                                                             ARI and RDS
                                                              information.

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off. Up to five different RDS sequences                                   Turn
can be loaded. With a length of up to
64000 characters per sequence, future
RDS applications (e.g. radio text) can also
be tested.



EasyWheel                                                                Click

◆ One-hand operation with EasyWheel
◆ All settings simple and                                                                              Simply select the desired menu with the spin-
  self-explanatory                                                                                     wheel and click the button to open the submenu.
◆ High-contrast LCD
◆ User-assignable menu keys
◆ Online help including IEC/IEEE-bus
  commands




                                              Certified Quality System      Certified Environmental System

                                              ISO 9001
                                                 DQS REG. NO 1954 QM
                                                                            ISO 14001
                                                                                 DQS REG. NO 1954 UM




                                                                                                                           Signal Generator ¸SML         7


Specifications                                                                   Frequency response at 0 dBm2)4)
                                                                                    ¸SML01 (for f >100 kHz)             <0.5 dB, typ. 0.3 dB
                                                                                    ¸SML02/03
Specifications apply under the following conditions:                                 100 kHz to ≤2 GHz                  <0.7 dB
15 minutes warmup time at ambient temperature, specified environmental               f >2 GHz                           <1.0 dB
conditions met, calibration cycle adhered to, and total calibration performed.
Data designated “nominal” apply to design parameters and are not tested.         Characteristic impedance               50 Ω
Data designated “overrange” are not warranted.                                   VSWR
Warranted specs do not apply to the Extended Divider Range mode.                    ¸SML01                              <1.5
                                                                                    ¸SML02/03
Frequency                                                                             100 kHz to 1.5 GHz                typ. 1.6
                                                                                      f >1.5 GHz                        typ. 2.3
Range                                    9 kHz to 1.1 GHz
¸SML01                                   9 kHz to 1.1 GHz                        Setting time (IEC/IEEE bus), f >100 kHz <10 ms, typ. 5 ms
¸SML02                                   9 kHz to 2.2 GHz                        Non-interrupting level setting
¸SML03                                   9 kHz to 3.3 GHz                        (for f >100 kHz)5)                     20 dB, overrange 30 dB
Resolution                               0.1 Hz
Resolution of synthesis                                                          Overvoltage protection                 safeguards unit against externally
(standard, f <1.1 GHz)                   <0.5 µHz                                                                       applied RF power and DC voltage
                                                                                                                        (50 Ω source)
Setting time (for an offset of <1 × 10−7
or <90 Hz for f ≤76 MHz) after                                                   Max. permissible RF power
IEC/IEEE-bus delimiter                   <10 ms                                    f ≤2.2 GHz                           50 W
                                                                                   f >2.2 GHz                           25 W
Reference frequency                                                              Max. permissible DC voltage            35 V
                                         Standard           Option ¸SML-B1
                                                                                 Internal modulation generator
Aging (after 30 days of operation)       <1 × 10−6/year <1 × 10−7/year or
                                                        <5 × 10−10/day           Frequency range                        0.01 Hz to 1 MHz
                                                                                    Resolution                          0.01 Hz
Temperature drift (0°C to 55°C)          <1 × 10−6           <2 × 10−8
                                                                                 Frequency accuracy                     same as for reference frequency +
Output for internal reference                                                                                           2.4 × 10−3 Hz
  Frequency                              10 MHz
  Output voltage, V rms, sinewave        >0.5 V into 50 Ω                        Frequency response
  Source impedance                       50 Ω                                    (up to 500 kHz, level >100 mV)         <0.5 dB
Input for external reference                                                     THD (up to 100 kHz, level 4 V,
   Frequency                             10 MHz                                  RL = 600 Ω)                            <0.1%
   Permissible frequency drift           5 × 10–6                                Open-circuit voltage Vp (LF connector) 1 mV to 4 V
   Input voltage, V rms, sinewave        0.5 V to 2 V into 50 Ω                    Resolution                           1 mV
   Input impedance                       50 Ω                                      Setting accuracy (at 1 kHz)          1% of Vp + 1 mV
                                                                                 Output impedance                       approx. 10 Ω
Spectral purity                                                                  Frequency setting time (after reception
Spurious signals                                                                 of last IEC/IEEE-bus character)         <10 ms
  Harmonics (for f >100 kHz)1)
  ¸SML01                                 <−30 dBc at levels ≤+10 dBm             Simultaneous modulation                AM, FM/ϕM and pulse modulation
  ¸SML02/03                              <−30 dBc at levels ≤+8 dBm
  Subharmonics
    f ≤1.1 GHz                           none                                    Amplitude modulation6)
    f >1.1 GHz                           <–50 dBc                                Operating modes                        internal, external AC/DC,
  Nonharmonics                                                                                                          internal/external two-tone
  (carrier offset >10 kHz)                                                       Modulation depth                       0% to 100%,
    f ≤1.1 GHz                           <–70 dBc                                                                       settable modulation depth continuously
    f >1.1 GHz to 2.2 GHz                <–64 dBc                                                                       decreasing between +7 dBm and
    f >2.2 GHz to 3.3 GHz                <–58 dBc                                                                       +13 dBm7) while adhering to AM speci-
                                                                                                                        fications; a status message is output
Broadband noise2) (f = 1 GHz,                                                                                           when modulation depth is too high
carrier offset >2 MHz, 1 Hz bandwidth) <−140 dBc, typ. −150 dBc
                                                                                 Resolution                             0.1%
SSB phase noise (f = 1 GHz, 20 kHz
carrier offset, 1 Hz bandwidth)          <−122 dBc, typ. −128 dBc                Setting accuracy at AF = 1 kHz
                                                                                 (m <80%)8)                             <4% of reading +1%
Residual FM, rms (f = 1 GHz)
  0.3 kHz to 3 kHz                       <4 Hz, typ. 1 Hz                        AM distortion8) at AF = 1 kHz
  0.03 kHz to 20 kHz                     <10 Hz, typ. 3 Hz                         m = 30%                              <1%
                                                                                   m = 80%                              <2%
Residual AM, rms (0.03 kHz to 20 kHz) <0.02%
                                                                                 Modulation frequency range (<3 dB)     DC/10 Hz to 50 kHz
Level                                                                            Incidental ϕM at AM (30%),
                                                                                 AF = 1 kHz                             <0.2 rad
Range                                    –140 dBm to +13 dBm2)3)
                                         (overrange +19 dBm)                     Modulation input EXT
                                                                                   Input impedance                      >100 kΩ
Resolution                               0.1 dB                                    Input voltage Vp for set
               2)4)
Level accuracy (level >–120 dBm)                                                   modulation depth                     1V
  ¸SML01 (for f >100 kHz)                <0.5 dB
  ¸SML02/03
     100 kHz to ≤2 GHz                   <0.5 dB
     f >2 GHz                            <0.9 dB


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Frequency modulation                                                             Pulse generator (with option ¸SML-B3)
Operating modes                        internal, external AC/DC,                 Operating modes                          automatic, externally triggered, external
                                       internal/external two-tone                                                         gate mode, single pulse, double pulse,
Frequency deviation                                                                                                       delayed pulse (externally triggered)
   9 kHz to 76 MHz                     0 Hz to 1 MHz                             Active trigger edge                      positive or negative
   >76 MHz to 151.3125 MHz             0 Hz to 125 kHz                           Pulse period                             100 ns to 85 s
   >151.3125 MHz to 302.625 MHz        0 Hz to 250 kHz                           Resolution                               5 digits, min. 20 ns
   >302.625 MHz to 605.25 MHz          0 Hz to 500 kHz                           Accuracy                                 <1 × 10−4
   >605.25 MHz to 1.2105 GHz           0 Hz to 1 MHz
   >1.2105 GHz to 1.818 GHz            0 Hz to 2 MHz                             Pulse width                              20 ns to 1 s
   >1.818 GHz to 2.655 GHz             0 Hz to 3 MHz                             Resolution                               4 digits, min. 20 ns
   >2.655 GHz to 3.300 GHz             0 Hz to 4 MHz                             Accuracy                                 <(1 × 10−4 + 3 ns)
Resolution                             <1% of set deviation, minimum 10 Hz       Pulse delay                              20 ns to 1 s
                                                                                 Resolution                               4 digits, min. 20 ns
Setting accuracy (at AF = 1 kHz)       <4% of reading + 20 Hz                    Accuracy                                 <(1 × 10−4 + 3 ns)
FM distortion (at AF = 1 kHz and                                                 Double-pulse spacing                     20 ns to 1 s
50% of max. deviation)                 <0.2%, typ. 0.1%                          Resolution                               4 digits, min. 20 ns
Modulation frequency range (<3 dB),                                              Accuracy                                 <(1 × 10−4 + 3 ns)
standard/wide                          DC/10 Hz to 100 kHz/500 kHz               Trigger delay                            typ. 50 ns
Incidental AM (at AF = 1 kHz,                                                    Jitter                                   <10 ns
f >10 MHz, 40 kHz deviation)           <0.1%
                                                                                 PULSE/VIDEO output                       TTL signal (RL ≥50 Ω)
Stereo modulation at 40 kHz useful     (for external multiplex signal)
deviation, AF = 1 kHz,
RF = 87 MHz to 108 MHz                                                           Stereo/RDS Coder (with option ¸SML-B5)
   Crosstalk attenuation               >50 dB                                    The specifications apply to RF frequencies in the range 66 MHz to 110 MHz.
   S/N ratio unweighted, rms           >70 dB                                    Stereo modes
   S/N ratio weighted, rms             >70 dB                                       Internal with modulation generator L, R, R = L, R = –L
   Distortion                          <0.2%, typ. 0.1%                             External analog (via L and R inputs)
Carrier frequency offset at FM DC      typ. 0.1% of set deviation                   or external digital (via S/P DIF input) L, R, R = L, R = –L, R ≠ L
Modulation input EXT                                                                                                        internal generation of ARI/RDS signals,
  Input impedance                      >100 kΩ                                                                              5 user-selectable RDS data sets,
  Input voltage Vp for set deviation                                                                                        simultaneous generation of MPX, ARI
  (nominal value)                      1V                                                                                   and RDS signals possible
                                                                                 MPX frequency deviation                  0 Hz to 80 kHz
Phase modulation                                                                  Resolution                              10 Hz
Operating modes                        internal, external AC/DC,                 L, R signal
                                       internal/external two-tone                  AF frequency range                     20 Hz to 15 kHz
                9)
                                                                                   AF frequency response
Phase deviation                                                                    (referenced to 500 Hz)
  9 kHz to 76 MHz                      0 rad to 10 (2) rad                          AF = 20 Hz to 40 Hz                   <0.3 dB
  >76 MHz to 151.3125 MHz              0 rad to 1.25 (0.25) rad                     AF = 40 Hz to 15 kHz                  <0.2 dB
  >151.3125 MHz to 302.625 MHz         0 rad to 2.5 (0.5) rad
  >302.625 MHz to 605.25 MHz           0 rad to 5 (1) rad                        Stereo crosstalk attenuation
  >605.25 MHz to 1.2105 GHz            0 rad to 10 (2) rad                       (at AF = 1 kHz)                          >50 dB
  >1.2105 GHz to 1.818 GHz             0 rad to 20 (4) rad                       Distortion (at 67.5 kHz MPX
  >1.818 GHz to 2.655 GHz              0 rad to 30 (6) rad                       frequency deviation, AF = 1 kHz)         <0.1%, typ. 0.05%
  >2.655 GHz to 3.300 GHz              0 rad to 40 (8) rad                       S/N ratio10) (stereo/RDS signal)
Resolution                             <1%, min. 0.001 rad                         ITU-R weighted (quasi-peak)            >60 dB, typ. 63 dB
Setting accuracy at AF = 1 kHz         <4% of reading + 0.02 rad                   ITU-R unweighted (rms)                 >70 dB, typ. 74 dB
                                                                                   A-weighted (rms)                       >70 dB, typ. 76 dB
Phase distortion (at AF = 1 kHz and
50% of maximum deviation)              <0.2%, typ. 0.1%                          Preemphasis                              off, 50 µs, 75 µs
Modulation frequency range (–3 dB),                                              Pilot tone
standard/wide                          DC/10 Hz to 100 kHz/500 kHz                 Frequency                              19 kHz ±2 Hz
                                                                                   Deviation                              0 Hz to 10 kHz
Modulation inputs EXT                                                               Resolution                            10 Hz
  Input impedance                      >100 kΩ                                     Phase (relative to 38 kHz phase)       0° to ±5°
  Input voltage Vp for set deviation                                                Resolution                            0.1°
  (nominal value)                      1V
                                                                                 ARI/RDS subcarrier frequency             57 kHz ±6 Hz
Pulse modulation (with option ¸SML-B3)                                           ARI frequency deviation                  0 Hz to 10 kHz
                                                                                  Resolution                              10 Hz
Operating modes                        internal, external
                                                                                 RDS frequency deviation                  0 Hz to 10 kHz
On/off ratio                           >90 dB                                     Resolution                              10 Hz
Rise/fall time (10%/90%)               <20 ns, typ. 10 ns
Pulse repetition frequency             0 Hz to 2.5 MHz
Pulse delay                            typ. 50 ns
Video crosstalk (Vp)                   <30 mV
Modulation input PULSE
  Input level                          TTL level (HCT)
  Input impedance                      10 kΩ or 50 Ω, selectable with internal
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                                                                                                                               Signal Generator ¸SML              9


ARI/RDS                                 functions (directly selectable by menu         Climatic resistance
                                        or remote control)                             Damp heat                                95% relative humidity at
  ARI identification                    selection of traffic announcement                                                       +25°C/+40°C cyclically;
                                        identification (DK) or area identifica-                                                 meets EN60068-2-30: 2000-02
                                        tion (BK),
                                        OFF, DK, BK, DK + BK                           Mechanical resistance
  ARI BK                                selection of standardized area                      Vibration, sinusoidal               5 Hz to 150 Hz, max. 2 g at 55 Hz,
                                        identification A to F                                                                   max. 0.5 g between 55 Hz and
  RDS traffic program                   traffic program off/on                                                                  150 Hz, meets EN60068-2-6: 1996-05,
  RDS traffic announcement              traffic announcement off/on                                                             EN61010-1 and MIL-T-28800D, class 5
  RDS data set                          selection of RDS data set 1 to 5                    Vibration, random                   10 Hz to 300 Hz,
  Maximum data length                   64 kByte, can be loaded via IEC60625                                                    acceleration 1.2 g (rms)
                                        or RS-232-C interface
                                                                                            Shock                               40 g shock spectrum,
Analog modulation inputs L, R           2 × BNC                                                                                 meets MIL-STD-810E and
 Input impedance                        600 Ω or 100 kΩ                                                                         MIL-T-28800D, class 3/5
 Input voltage Vp for selected
 deviation (nominal value)              1V                                             Electromagnetic compatibility            meets EN61000-6-3 and EN61000-6-4
                                                                                                                                (EMC directive of EU)
Digital modulation input S/P DIF        BNC
  Input impedance                       75 Ω                                           Susceptibility to radiated interference 10 V/m
  Input voltage Vpp                     1 V (400 mV to 5 V)                            Power supply                             100 V to 120 V (AC), 50 Hz to 400 Hz,
                                                                                                                                200 V to 240 V (AC), 50 Hz to 60 Hz,
Sweep                                   digital in discrete steps                                                               autoranging, max. 200 VA
RF sweep, AF sweep                                                                     Safety                                   meets EN61010-1, UL 3111-1,
  Operating modes                       automatic, single-shot, manually or ex-                                                 CSA 22.2 No. 1010-1
                                        ternally triggered, linear or logarithmic      Dimensions (W × H × D)                   427 mm × 88 mm × 450 mm
  Sweep range                           user-selectable                                Weight                                   8.5 kg when fully equipped
  Step width (lin)                      user-selectable
  Step width (log)                      0.01% to 100%                                 1)
                                                                                            With option ¸SML-B3 only for f >20 MHz.
Level sweep                                                                           2)
                                                                                            With Attenuator Mode Auto.
  Operating modes                       automatic, single-shot, manually or           3)
                                                                                            –140 dBm to +11 dBm at f ≤5 MHz, f >3 GHz for ¸SML02 and ¸SML03.
                                        externally triggered, logarithmic             4)
                                                                                            Temperature range 20°C to 30°C.
  Sweep range                           user-selectable                               5)
                                                                                            With Attenuator Mode Fixed.
  Step width (log)                      user-selectable                               6)
                                                                                            With Attenuator Mode Auto, f ≥100 kHz.
Step time                               10 ms to 1 s                                  7)
                                                                                            +5 dBm to +11 dBm at f ≤5 MHz, f >3 GHz.
                                                                                      8)
Resolution                              0.1 ms                                              With option ¸SML-B3 only for f >10 MHz.
                                                                                      9)
                                                                                            Values in brackets apply to wide modulation bandwidth.
                                                                                      10)
                                                                                            Generator without preemphasis, receiver with deemphasis.
Memory for device settings
Storable settings                       100
                                                                                      Ordering information
Remote control
                                                                                       Signal Generator                   ¸SML01                  1090.3000.11
System                                  IEC60625 (IEEE 488) and RS-232-C                                                  ¸SML02                  1090.3000.12
Command set                             SCPI 1995.0                                                                       ¸SML03                  1090.3000.13
Connector                               Amphenol, 24-pin and 9-pin                     Accessories supplied
IEC/IEEE-bus address                    0 to 30                                        Power cable, user manual
Interface functions                     SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP1, DC1,          Options
                                        DT1, C0                                        Reference Oscillator OCXO          ¸SML-B1                 1090.5790.02
                                                                                       Pulse Modulator                    ¸SML-B3                 1090.5403.021)
General data                                                                           Stereo/RDS Coder                   ¸SML-B5                 1147.8805.021)
                                                                                       Rear Connectors for AF, RF         ¸SML-B19                1090.5303.021)
Temperature loading
Specs complied with between             0°C and 55°C;                                  Recommended extras
                                        meets EN60068-2-1: 1995-03 and                 Service Kit                        ¸SML-Z2                 1090.5203.02
                                        EN60068-2-2: 1994-08                           19“ Rack Adapter                   ¸ZZA-211                1096.3260.00
                                                                                       Transport Bag                      ¸ZZT-214                1109.5119.00
Storage temperature range               −40°C to +70°C                                 Service Manual, Modules                                    1090.3123.24

                                                                                      1)
                                                                                            Factory-fitted only.




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                        PD 0758.1664.32 · ¸SML · Version 06.00 · August 2004 · Data without tolerance limits is not binding · Subject to change



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