Rigol DSG3136B-IQ 13.6 GHz RF Signal Generator

The Rigol DSG3136B-IQ RF Signal Generator series, improving on the previous DSG3000 series, now covers a frequency range of 9kHz to 13.6GHz and includes IQ modulation.  This RF signal source has an amplitude accuracy of <0.5dB (typ.) and a phase noise of less than -116dBc/Hz @ 20kHz. The output is specified from -120dBm to + 20dBm and can be set for a frequency range from 200MHz to 3.6GHz up to + 27dBm, or from 100kHz to 6.5GHz to -130dBm. The <2ppm standard frequency stability of the internal reference clock can be enhanced with an optional 5ppb clock.  Standard modulations of AM/FM /ΦM up to 3.6GHz are provided with a frequency resolution of 0.01Hz. All modulations can be controlled by an internal or external source.  The 4.3” TFT LCD with menu keys and logical front panel button/wheel control make for an easy to use instrument.  USB and LAN are available as standard remote control interfaces, as is support for SCPI control commands.

The functionality of this signal generator can be expanded with three options: an oven-controlled quartz clock OCXO-B08 improves the temperature stability of the internal reference frequency from <2ppm to 5ppb. Also, pulse train generation DSG3000B-PUG and pulse modulation DSG3000B-PUM are available (usable up to 3.6GHz). 

The DSG3000B RF Signal Generator series simplifies high power setup since an external amplifier is not needed. Engineers can generate more complex signals without additional hardware using the modulation schemes supplied in the DSG3000B with both internal and external IQ modulation capabilities.