Glossary: List of the Often Used Terms and Abbreviations
R&S
®
SMBV100B
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Power:
A term describing the signal level in the RF domain or defining the length of
the I/Q vector in the Baseband domain.
PRBS generator:
Delivers pseudo-random binary sequences of differing length and
duration. They are known as maximum length sequences, and are generated with the
aid of ring shift registers with feedback points determined by the polynomial.
product page:
A designation of the R&S
schwarz.com/product/SMBV100B.html
R
Remote control:
The operation of the R&S
SMBV100B by remote control commands
or programs to perform automated tests. The instrument is connected to a system con-
troller via LAN/VXI-11, GPIB or USB using Virtual Instrument Software Architecture
(VISA). The instrument is controlled either directly, or supported by instrument drivers.
Remote device:
External device controls the R&S
SMBV100B in remote operation
Synonyms: External controller, Client device,
Remote operation:
Allows you to operate the R&S
SMBV100B from a remote device
via VNC.
Both the R&S
SMBV100B and the remote device are connected in a LAN.
Synonym: Remote access
removable memory:
General term describing mass memory that can be unmounted
from the instrument.
See also
.
RF:
Radio Frequency
S
Serial number:
Unique instrument identification, provided on the rear panel of the
instrument and required to build the
The serial number are the last 6 digits in the string
<stock no.>-<serial
number>
, e.g.
SMBV100B-102030
See
.
SISO:
Single Input Single Output
Smart device:
A mobile, cordless device, such as a smartphone or tablet, capable of
Internet browsing.
Synonyms: Smartphone, Tablet
