Preface
R&S
®
SGU100A
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User Manual 1176.7726.02 ─ 09
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Preface
The R&S
SGU is an upconverter in the frequency range of 10 MHz to 40 GHz.
Optimized for use in automated test equipment (ATE), the instrument offers fast settling
times in an exceptionally small form factor and low power consumption. The R&S
SGU
has LO connectors for coupling multiple generators to a common LO source and can
be equipped with a mechanical step attenuator.
1.1
Key Features
The key features of the R&S
SGU include the following:
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Compact size and low power consumption
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Remote connection via PCI Express, minimizing the setup time
Alternatively, LAN or USB connections available
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Coherent LO input and output connectors, also usable as MIMO input/output and
phase coherent I/Q demodulation
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Linux operating system
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Graphical user interface R&S SGMA-GUI to set up and control one or more
R&S
SGU instruments simultaneously from one remote computer, available for
Windows and Linux systems
1.2
Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S
SGU user documentation. Unless speci-
fied otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S
SGU product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/sgu100a
1.2.1
Getting Started Manual
Introduces the R&S
SGU and describes how to set up and start working with the prod-
uct. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general informa-
tion, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
1.2.2
User Manual and Help
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an
introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands
with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument interfaces
and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
Documentation Overview