
R&S®SFI100A
Wideband IF vector signal generator (11 GHz – 21 GHz IF output, up to 10 GHz RF modulation bandwidth)
- Category: Vector signal generator
- Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz
- RF modulation bandwidth: Up to 10 GHz
- ARB memory: Up to 8 GSamples
- IF output frequency range: 11 GHz to 21 GHz
- Sub-THz frequency range (with frontend modules): 70 GHz to 175 GHz
- Analog I/Q output bandwidth: Up to 5 GHz
- Analog I/Q output voltage: Up to 2 V (Vpp)
- EVM (5G NR, 2 GHz bandwidth, 16 GHz center frequency): < -41 dB (< 1%)
- EVM (IEEE 802.11ay, 144 GHz, 4 GHz bandwidth): < -34 dB (2%)
- Analog I/Q output type: Single-ended, differential, direct DAC
- Data sheet: Download PDF
- Product brochure: Download PDF
- External link: Official product page
Product overview
The R&S®SFI100A wideband IF vector signal generator is built for the most demanding applications: early 6G research, millimeter-wave WLAN and automotive radar test. It offers up to 10 GHz of RF modulation bandwidth and generates fully calibrated wideband RF signals. Paired with the R&S®FE110ST and R&S®FE170ST up-conversion frontend modules, its coverage extends into the sub-terahertz range from 70 GHz to 175 GHz, while its IF output (11 GHz to 21 GHz) serves IF test applications.
Key features
- Up to 10 GHz RF modulation bandwidth for ultra-wideband test
- Seamless integration with the R&S®FE110ST and R&S®FE170ST external frontend modules, covering 70 GHz to 175 GHz
- Full automatic calibration once frontend modules and accessories are connected
- Wideband direct DAC with differential and single-ended analog I/Q outputs
- Outstanding EVM: below -41 dB (< 1%) for 5G NR signals
- Built-in SCPI macro recorder and code generator for straightforward test automation
- Fully software-defined option concept: functions are enabled by key code and expanded as needed
- Dual-mode use: IF test (11-21 GHz) and sub-THz test (70-175 GHz)
Typical applications
- Early 6G communications research and development
- Testing of sub-THz band communications systems
- Millimeter-wave WLAN (IEEE 802.11ad/ay) verification
- Automotive radar system development and verification
- Baseband signal generation and test
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Hardware options
12 optionsSoftware options (K-options)
8 optionsPC software
1 optionAccessories
3 optionsAvailable models / variants
The series comes in the 2 variants below. Click “Request a quote” for the full specifications and a quotation for that model from KanTek.
| Model code | Specification differences | |
|---|---|---|
| R&S®SFI100A | Wideband IF vector signal generator (base model) | Request a quote → |
| R&S®SFI-B1016 (1444.3892.02) | 16 GHz IF frequency option | Request a quote → |
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