Rohde & Schwarz SFI100A (1444.4001.02)

Flexibility for Various Test Scenarios

(Test at sub-terahertz frequencies, IF and in baseband)

The SFI100A is a flexible enough for various test scenarios: IF tests from 11 GHz to 21 GHz and RF tests from 70 GHz to 175 GHz together with the FE110ST and the FE170ST external frontends.

The SFI100A offers wideband single-ended, differential and direct DAC analog I/Q signals for baseband tests with best signal quality up to 5 GHz and up to 2 V (Vpp).

Flexibility is vital for demanding test setups like those in the early research phases of 6G.

Fully Calibrated Sub-Terahertz Solution

(Seamless integration with FE110ST and FE170ST frontends)

Thanks to full integration and control, the SFI100A knows the characteristics of a connected FE110ST or FE170ST frontend and automatically includes them for calibrated signals at the measurement plane.

The setup can seamlessly be extended to cables and connected smart accessories such as bandpass filters and power amplifiers, reducing measurement uncertainty and enhancing measurement fidelity, even in the sub-THz frequency range.

Unparalleled Performance

(Excellent modulated signal quality)

The SFI100A has unparalleled wideband modulation signal quality.

An outstanding EVM of less than -41dB (<1%) is possible over a wide output power range for a 2GHz-wide 5G NR signal with a 16 GHz center frequency.

The modulation quality remains excellent when the SFI100A is combined with a frontend.

The outstanding performance lets you test the real performance of the DUT.

Enhanced Usability

(Automation made easy)

The SFI100A can be controlled vial all common remote interfaces.

Users benefits from help functions for programming automatic test sequence controls.

The built-in SCPI macro recorder and code generator supports fast, convenient generation of SCPI program sequences.

Code templates help directly generate executable code for MATLAB, CVI or Python.

User-specific templates are also available to minimize the time required for the test automation.

Easy to Upgrade

(Fully software-defined option concept)

The SFI100A comes fully calibrated and ready to explore its full hardware capabilities.

As test requirements evolve, additional capabilities can be easily activated on site via software keycodes.

The fully software-defined option concept eliminates potential downtime typically required to retrofit instruments with new capabilities.

The SFI100A can be precisely customized to suit the applications at hand and enhanced as needed.

Vector Signal Generator ³ 

including:

baseband generator with ARB

(2 Gsample, 4 GHz RF bandwidth)

Power cable

Cross-link cables

Quick start guide

100 MHz, 640 MHz, 1 GHz ultra low noise RF IN/OUT

(comes with basic configuration)

ARB memory: 2 Gsample, 4 GHz RF bandwidth

(comes with basic configuration)