New RF signal generator offers high purity signal generation and modulation

RIGOL Technologies has released the DSG3000B Series RF Signal Generator providing high purity signal generation and modulation. The device is offered in 6.5GHz and 13.6GHz models with optional built-in IQ baseband generator and OXO timebase with standard AM/FM/ØM analog modulation up to 3.6GHz, and I/Q modulation and I/Q baseband output up to 6.5GHz.

The new device provides high signal purity with phase noise measuring <-116dBc/Hz@20kHz (typical) and a wide output amplitude range of -130dBm to +25dBm with an amplitude accuracy of <0.5dB (typical). These generators provide a standard 1ppm internal clock and an optional 5ppb high stability clock, and optional pulse modulation and pulse train generator. The series offers a wear-free electronic attenuator design with USB/LAN/GPIB interfaces standard and supports LXI-C and SCPI command set. The unit has a standard 2U height to save rack space with an available rack mount kit.

"Our new DSG3000B Series RF Signal Generators provide a clean carrier to 13.6 GHz and allows engineers to generate complex signals without any additional hardware using the built-in modulations," stated Chris Armstrong, director of product marketing for RIGOL USA. "With a starting price of only $9,999 this new microwave signal generator gives RF engineers a high performance yet affordable option for their design verification and testing applications."