
Configuring the RF Signal
R&S
®
SMBV100B
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(supports generation of single and double pulse signals)
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Option multi-function generator (R&S
SMBVB-K24)
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Option AM/FM/PhiM, up to 6 GHz (R&S
SMBVB-K720)
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Option frequency R&S
SMBVB-B103
For more information, see data sheet.
6.11.2
Modulation Types and Signal Sources
Radio transmitters do not transmit an audio signal directly. Instead, they modulate the
audio signal onto a continuous wave (CW) carrier with much higher frequency.
A CW carrier has a sinusoidal waveform with constant amplitude and constant fre-
quency. Modulating a signal onto the carrier means varying a property of the carrier
according to the modulating signal. The three basic modulation types FM, AM and
PhiM for example, vary one property of the carrier proportional to the instantaneous
amplitude of the modulating signal.
Signal sources
If fully equipped, the R&S
SMBV100B modulates signals from the following sources:
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Internal modulation source
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Two LF generators
Each of the LF generators provides a modulation signal with sine, pulse, trian-
gle or trapezoid shape.
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Noise generator
The noise generator supplies white noise with selectable bandwidth and distri-
bution.
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High-performance pulse generator
Generates single or double pulse signals.
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External modulation source
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Amplitude, frequency or phase modulation signals are input at the Mod Ext
connector.
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Pulse modulation signals, at the Pulse Ext connector.
Signal output
You can perform AM, FM and PhiM with the signal of any of the provided sources.
Moreover, you can combine two modulation signals and generate a two-tone signal.
Regardless of the signal source, the generated signal can be output for further pro-
cessing in a downstream instrument.
Current configuration is indicated in the "Analog Modulations > Overview" dialog; the
output signal routing can be changed, too.
Analog Modulations