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G6 Vector Signal Generator Overview G6 Vector Signal Generator is a high performance vector signal generator. It can generate arbitrary wave signal, continuous wave signal, common vector signal, analog and digital signal, standard wireless vector signal, standard radio signal and customized signal. G6 is applicable for educational practices, wireless monitoring, mobile communication, aerospace and national defense industry in terms of research, manufacturing, testing and measurement, and electronic countermeasure. G6 can satisfy most of the signal simulation practices and provide user continues customization services. Key Facts Frequency range: 10MHz to 6GHz Power coverage: -100 to +10dBm Full range of common digital modulation: BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, MSK, FSK, output linearity, log scan and multiple modulation mode Variety of common signal generating including GSM, EDGE, CDMA, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, CDMA2000, TD-LTE, FDD-LTE, NB-IoT, and LoRa. Users can modify channels under different configuration Pulse modulation and sweep mode Fixable integration interface, customized data can be input into module to generate customized signal Simple control via USB port. API is provided for secondary development Functions & Applications 2 Transcom Instruments \ Product Catalog 2019
Signal Modulation Analog Modulation Analog modulation is a change to a characteristic of a periodic or non-periodic signal in order to convey information. G6 can generate a variety of analog signals such as AM\FM\PM. Digital Modulation Digital modulation is an important signal modulation method for modern telecommunications. It has better anti-interference ability and safety. G6 can output a variety of digital modulated signals. Wireless Communication Standard Modulation G6 supports modulation of signals based on mainstream wireless communication standards. It not only includes 2G/3G/4G mobile communication standards, but also supports IoT signal standards such as LoRa and NB-IoT. The release of WiFi and Bluetooth signal modulation functions is also planned. www.transcomwireless.com 3
Pulse Modulation Digital modulation is an important signal modulation method for modern telecommunications. It has better antiinterference ability and safety. G6 can output a variety of digital modulated signals. ARB Function ARB function allows users to transmit customized baseband data. Supports IQ data in.txt and.mat formats. Users need to set the data length and signal sampling rate according to the IQ data file. Sweep Mode The G6 has a frequency sweep function. In this function, engineers can configure parameters such as start and stop frequency, frequency stepping, sweep power, and scan speed. Performance Advntage Dynamic Range The dynamic range of the signal source is the power difference between the maximum and minimum signals that can be output. The dynamic range of the G6 is as large as -100dBm to +10dBm. 4 Transcom Instruments \ Product Catalog 2019
Phase Noise Phase noise is an important indicator of the performance of a signal source. It refers to the ratio of the signal power in the 1 Hz bandwidth at the signal center frequency offset of 10 khz to the total power of the signal. The phase noise of the G6 is very good, at -105dBc/Hz. 10MHz Reference Signal G6 has a physical 10MHz reference signal port (SMA). Engineer can choose to use the built-in 10MHz clock signal and send it out, or receive and synchronize clock signals from other devices. Typical applications Laboratory radio frequency testing G6 covers 10MHz to 6GHz wireless radio frequency communication range with full range 10KHz phase noise better than -110dBc, Hz (typical value) which allow G6 replace LO. G6 also supports testing of intermodulation distortion on amplifier, mixer and receiver. By using with spectrum analyzer, G6 is able to complete broadband and frequency response performance testing for antenna, amplifier, attenuator etc. Manufacturing testing G6 is able to simulating GSM, EDGE, CDMA, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, CDMA2000, TD-LTE, FDD-LTE, NB-IoT, and LoRa standard base station signals to cooperate with production and calibration of UE, chips. By combining G6 Vector Signal Generator Module with A6 Vector Signal Analyzer module, it provides base station consistency and function testing. G6 G6 A6 G6 Educational practices By combining G6 signal generator with A6 vector signal analyzer, it also provides RF micro-wave device testing demonstration to reduce the complexity of professional teaching. G6 has the ability to produce all standard uplink and downlink signals and digital modulation signals in any chip rate to satisfy professional education practices. G6 www.transcomwireless.com 5
Innovative Features Compact Size & Fast Deployment G6 is compact and easy to set up. User can easily carry to field and quickly build the test environment. System Integration & Secondary Development G6 vector signal source has a small size, superior specifications, comprehensive telecommunication & general modulation support, and an open API interface. It also offers three different product models: full-size USB module, small-size USB module and PCB module. Thus, G6 can meet the system integration needs of different users. Through system integration, G6 can achieve high-end applications such as 5G large-scale antenna testing. 6 Transcom Instruments \ Product Catalog 2019
Control Elements RF output Power interface Specifications USB I/O interface External trigger interface Reference signal in/out Technical Frequency Range Frequency Solution 10MHz to 6GHz 0.1Hz Frequency-temperature Stability ±1ppm @0-50 Initial frequency accuracy Amplitude Range Amplitude Solution Amplitude accuracy Harmonic Spurious SSB Phase Noise Modulation bandwidth Modulation Type Pulse modulation parameters Universal digital modulation type Analog modulation standard Mobile communication standard Supported Channel(LTE) EVM Frequency Error ±0.5ppm -100 to +10dBm 0.1dB ±1.0dB@Lev>=-80dBm,;±1.5dB@Lev<-80dBm -30dBc -55dBc -105dBc, Hz@10kHz(2.3GHz) 20MHz(can scale to 100MHz) I/Q, Pulse pulse width: 10ns to 40s, repetition cycle: 10ns to 40s BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, 8PSK, MSK, FSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM AM FM PM DSB USB LSB GSM, EDGE, CDMA, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, CDMA2000, TD-LTE, FDD-LTE, NB-IoT, LoRa PSS, SSS, CSRS, PBCH, PCFICH, PHICH, PDCCH, PDSCH, PUSCH, PUCCH, PRACH and SRS 2%rms Better than ±10Hz Phase Error Better than ±3 Waveform Quality ρ >0.9999 Channel General Single or Dual OS for Software Windows 10, Windows 7 Power Supply Current Connect interface Temperature Dimension and weight 2A MAX RF output: N-type, 50 Ω PC connect:usb type-c Power connect: DC12V Opearting: 0 C to 50 C Storage: -20 C to 70 C 180 50 290(mm), 1.8kg www.transcomwireless.com 7
Ordering List Model G6 Accessories MTX-AS001 MTX-AS002 MTX-AS003 Options MTX-S001 MTX-S002 MTX-S003 MTX-S004 MTX-S005 MTX-S006 MTX-S008 MTX-S009 MTX-S010 MTX-S011 MTX-S012 MTX-S013 Description G6 Vector Signal Generator Description power adapter USB cable USB disk Description GSM License WCDMA License TDD-LTE License FDD-LTE License NB-IoT License LoRa License Custom Digital Modulation License ARB License Pulse Modulation License Analog Modulation License Sweep Mode License 10MHz Ref IN/OUT Option 8 Transcom Instruments \ Product Catalog 2019
A6 Vector Signal Analyzer Overview A6 is a vector signal analyzer with compact design. With excellent testing performance and measurement sensitivity, A6 satisfies the testing requirements of the majority of RF signals. A6 satisfies the needs of general spectrum test, it supports signal demodulation like LTE, FM, Digital Signals. In terms of system integration, PCB version module product is available and API library is provided for secondary development. Key Facts Frequency range: 10MHz to 6000MHz Signal demodulation: Digital signal, FM, and LTE DANL: -166 dbm @1GHz (Sensitivity set to High, normalized to 1Hz) Resolution bandwidth: 10Hz to 5MHz Signal storage depth of 1Gbit for signal capture and analysis 10MHz reference in/out, USB interface for control Small size (180*50*290mm) and light weight (1.8kg). API library is provided for secondary development www.transcomwireless.com 9
Functions & Applications Main Functions General Spectrum Analysis For conventional stable or periodic signals, the A6 provides broadband spectrum testing, including frequency and power measurements. Waterfall Display A6 can display the frequency and amplitude change of the spectrum as a function of time in the form of waterfall display (Spectrogram), making the spectrum change at a glance. Digital Signal Demodulation A6 supports ASK\PSK\FSK\QAM digital signal demodulation. Provide information such as spectrum, constellation, and EVM. LTE Signal Demodulation A6 provides TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE downlink signal demodulation. Obtain spectrum records, time-frequency resource mapping, constellation, channel decoding, EVM, etc. NB-IoT Signal Demodulation A6 provides air interface information demodulation for NB- IoT. It can present multi-cell coverage and interference in the current wireless environment. FM Demodulation A6 provides FM demodulation. The demodulated audio data can be stored in computer. 10 Transcom Instruments \ Product Catalog 2019
IQ Data Recorder A6 can store IQ data and save it to computer (.txt format) for later data playback and analysis. Spectrum Playback IQ data and spectrum data (recorded by A6) can be played back in A6 software. Zero Span Mode When analyzing the time domain characteristics of signal, user can set the span of instrument to 0 and enter zero span mode (like the oscilloscope). Video trigger can be used in this mode. Typical Application Laboratory RF test A6 vector signal analyzer can perform RF testing in the laboratory. A6 combines G6 vector signal source can test intermodulation distortion of amplifiers, mixers, and receivers. This system can also test antennas, amplifiers, and attenuators performance such as bandwidth, frequency response, and gain. www.transcomwireless.com 11
RF & Microwave Teaching Application A6 vector signal analyzer, combine with G6 vector signal source, enables a demonstration of the testing of RF microwave devices. It reduces the complexity of RF microwave professional teaching and meets the teaching needs of telecom and electronic engineering related majors. G6 Innovative Features Compact Size & Fast Deployment A6 is compact and easy to set up. User can easily carry to field and quickly build the test environment. System Integration & Secondary Development A6 vector signal analyzer has a small size, superior specifications, comprehensive telecommunication & general demodulation support, and an open API interface. It also offers three different product models: full-size USB module, small-size USB module and PCB module. Thus, A6 can meet the system integration needs of different users. 12 Transcom Instruments \ Product Catalog 2019
Control Elements RF input Power interface Reserved Reference signal in/out USB I/O interface www.transcomwireless.com 13
Specifications Function Sensitivity Demodulator Frequency Frequency Range Frequency Reference Frequency Readout Accuracy Low, Medium and High Digital signals, FM, and LTE (AM, GSM, WCDMA, and NB-IoT will be supported in the future) 10MHz to 6.0GHz Aging rate: ±1ppm ±( (readout frequency + 1GHz) x Frequency Reference + Frequency Span Accuracy x Span) Frequency Span Accuracy ±1% Sweep Time Resolution bandwidth RBW Range RBW Accuracy Amplitude Measuring Range Input Attenuator Range 1.2ms to 1600s 2.69ms to 1600s, zero span 10Hz to 5MHz, (1-2-3-5-10 Sequence) RBW 1MHz,±10% RBW < 1MHz,±2% Display average noise level to +20dBm 0-30dB, 1dB Step Sensitivity: +30dBm (Low) Maximum Safe Input Level Sensitivity: 0dBm (Medium) Sensitivity: -20dBm (High) Reference Level Range Amplitude Accuracy -140 dbm to +20dBm -190dBm to +70dBm (Ref level offset: ON) ATT set to 0 db, input signal: -5 to -30 dbm; detector set to Positive,Sensitivity set to Low; RBW auto-coupled,all other settingsauto-coupled, 23±5 Half hour warm-up required. ±1.5dB RBW Switching Uncertainty Input Attenuator Uncertainty Accuracy of Reference Level ±0.3dB ±0.6dB Reference level: -60dBm, ±0.8dB Input Terminated,Detector set to Positive,Trace Average set to 1000,Span set to 50kHz,Ref set to -100dBm,all other settings auto-coupled, 23±5. Normalized to 1 Hz RBW Display Average Noise Level (DANL) @1GHz Sensitivity: Low Sensitivity: Medium Sensitivity: High -129dBm/Hz (typically -131dBm/Hz) -148dBm/Hz (typically -150dBm/Hz) -166dBm/Hz (typically -168dBm/Hz) Residual Response -75dBm(-65dBm@1161MHz-1181MHz/5760-5766MHz) Input-Related Response 10MHz to 1.1GHz 1.1GHz to 1.85GHz, 2.9GHz to 2.97GHz, 5.6GHz to 5.8GHz 1.85GHz to 2.9GHz, 2.97GHz to 3.11GHz, 3.7GHz to 5.6GHz 3.11GHz to 3.70G, 5.8GHz to 5.9G 5.9GHz to 6.0GHz <-70dBc <-41dBc <-50dBc <-39dBc <-30dBc Second Harmonic Distortion 1.6GHz to 70dBc Third-Order Intercept (TOI) P1dB Phase Noise @1GHz Storage Maximum storage depth Bandwidth Sampling rate Data format -10dBm tones, 1MHz apart, Sensitivityset to low,ref set to -10 dbm +15dBm +5dBm (nominal) -95dBc/Hz, @10kHz (typically -98dBc/Hz) -115dBc/Hz, @1MHz (typically -120dBc/Hz) 1Gbit 2.5MHz, 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz 30.72MHz, 15.36MHz, 7.68MHz, and 3.84MHz I/Q two-way, 16bit 14 Transcom Instruments \ Product Catalog 2019
General OS for Software Windows 10, Windows 7 Power Supply Current Connect interface Temperature Dimension and weight 2A MAX RF output: N-type, 50 Ω PC connect:usb type-c Power connect: DC12V Opearting: 0 C to 50 C Storage: -20 C to 70 C 180 50 290(mm), 1.8kg Technical specifications This technical specifications include the influence of probability distribution, measurement uncertainty and environmental factors on the instrument performance. It guarantee the performance under the following conditions. The instrument is ON and warmed up for 30min. The instrument internal reference signal is applied. Testing temperature is 23±5 ºC, unless other specific condition applied. Typical value Additional description does not cover all performance information of the product guarantee. Unless otherwise specified, the typical value refers to the indicator or technical specification with which more than 80% of products comply under 23 ± 5 ºC. The measurement uncertainty is excluded. A6 should be within the calibration period. Nominal value The nominal value refers to the characteristic description or design range. It is not tested or covered by the product. A6 should be within the calibration period. Ordering List Model A6 Accessories Model MRX-AS001 MRX-AS002-I MRX-AS002-B MRX-AS002-G MRX-AS002-F MRX-AS004 MRX-AS004 MRX-S003 MRX-S004 Options MRX-S001 MRX-S002 MRX-S005 MRX-S008 MRX-S006 MRX-S007 MRX-AS006 Description A6 Vector Signal Analyzer (10MHz to 6000MHz) Description Power adapter Power cable(china standard) Power cable(us standard) Power cable(uk standard) Power cable(eu standard) USB cable USB disk Spectrum analysis and playback software Waterfall display and FM demodulation NB-IoT demodulation license IQ signal capture license TD-LTE demodulation license FDD-LTE demodulation license Digital demodulation license 10MHz Ref IN/OUT Option Universal power adapter www.transcomwireless.com 15
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