Vector Signal Generator (VSG) Manufacturers and Suppliers

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This page provides information on Vector Signal Generators (VSGs) used for testing WiFi, WLAN, WiMAX, LTE, GSM, CDMA, MIMO, EV-DO, HSPA, RF, and satellite equipment/devices. These are essential for radio conformance or compliance testing.

VSG Manufacturers

Here’s a list of manufacturers and their respective models:

Anritsu

  • Web: www.anritsu.com
  • Model: MG3700A Vector Signal Generator
    • Frequency range: Up to 3 GHz and 6 GHz versions available.
    • Phase Noise: Approximately -125 dBc/Hz at RF of 1 GHz with a 100 KHz offset.
    • Faster switching than the MG3710A.
  • Model: MG3710A Vector Signal Generator
    • Three versions: 2.7 GHz, 4 GHz, and 6 GHz.
  • Model: MG3690C RF-Microwave Signal Generator
    • Frequency support: Up to 70 GHz and 325 GHz available.

Rohde & Schwarz

  • Web: www2.rohde-schwarz.com
  • Model: SMU 200A Vector Signal Generator
    • IQ bandwidth: Up to 200 MHz.
    • RF frequency options: 2.2 GHz, 3 GHz, 4 GHz, 6 GHz.
    • Supports baseband technologies: WiMAX, LTE, HSPA, GSM, etc.
    • Supports MIMO 2x2.
    • Other models: SMJ100A and SMATE200A also available.

Agilent (Keysight Technologies)

  • Web: www.home.agilent.com (Now Keysight Technologies)
  • Model: ESG4438C
    • RF frequency: Up to 6 GHz.
    • RF bandwidth: Up to 80 MHz.
    • Supports baseband of various wireless standards: WLAN, WiMAX, LTE, HSPA, GPS, DVB-H, etc.

Litepoint (Teradyne Company)

  • Web: www.litepoint.com
  • Model: IQflex
    • Supports 802.11a/b/g/n SISO and 11n MIMO.
    • Supports Bluetooth, WLAN, and Zigbee device testing.
  • Model: IQxstream
    • Supports testing of 2G, 3G, 4G cellular mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and data cards.
    • IF bandwidth: Up to 100 MHz supported.
  • Model: IQ2010
    • Supports Zigbee, WLAN, WiMAX, GPS, WLAN-802.11p, MIMO, etc.

NI (National Instruments)

  • Web: www.ni.com
  • RF Vector Signal Generator
    • RF frequency: Up to 6.6 GHz.
    • Bandwidth support: Up to 40 MHz.

Aeroflex

  • Web: www.aeroflex.com
  • Matrix of all signal generator models for various standards.
  • 3401 series RF signal generators which support WLAN, WiMAX, LTE compliant signals.

Tektronix

  • Web: www.tek.com
  • Model: RSA5000 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
    • Supports up to 6.2 GHz.
    • Bandwidth: Approximately 85 MHz.
    • Other models: RSA3000 and RSA6000 also available.

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Top-10 RF Vector Signal Generators for RF Microwave System Testing

The following table lists popular RF Vector Signal Generators for RF and Microwave system testing and prototype device testing.

ManufacturerCompanyProduct ModelFrequency Range
TektronixTSG 4100A seriesDifferent models with 2/4/6 GHz support
R&SSGU 100AUp to 40 GHz
R&SSMW200A12.75 GHz, 31.8 GHz, and 40 GHz models
RIGOL TechnologiesDSG8309 kHz to 4 GHz
AnaPicoAPSIN26G100 MHz to 26 GHz
NI (National Instruments)PXIe-5646RUp to 6 GHz
Signal HoundVSG 25A100 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Keysight TechnologiesN7617B, Signal Studio for WLAN 802.11ahCan be interfaced with any suitable RFSG
Holzworth InstrumentationHSX9000, multi-channel synthesizer10 MHz to 6 GHz
Alan TecRF (Division of Atlantic Microwave)ASG-3000-U25 KHz to 6 GHz

Rohde & Schwarz Wireless Test and Measurement Solutions

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RF Measurements Tutorial: RF Device Test Basics

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