Not so high priced vector signal generator from Tektronix

Tektronix introduced not so high priced TSG4100A series vector signal generator (VSG) at the affordable price of a basic signal generator. TSG4100A can be upgraded in the field to deliver more advanced vector and digital modulation capabilities. "There is a clear need in wireless design and manufacturing for test solutions that are more affordable and still meet demanding requirements," said James McGillivary, general manager of RF and Component Solutions at Tektronix. "Tektronix first made huge strides in filling this void with the highly disruptive RSA306 USB-based spectrum analyzer. Now we are continuing this momentum with the TSG4100A that offers unbeatable price performance in an RF vector signal generator." The TSG4100A series includes three models with carrier frequencies from DC to 2.0 GHz, 4.0 GHz and 6.0 GHz respectively. The instruments provide spur-free outputs with low phase noise of –113 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, and amplitude accuracy of <+/- 0.4 dB at 1 GHz, 0dBm CW signal from +16dBm to -100 dBm level range and frequency resolution of 1 μHz at any frequency. An oven-controlled crystal oscillator time-base provides <±0.002 ppm temperature stability and <±0.05 ppm aging stability. TSG4100A signal generators offer a wide variety of modulation capabilities. Modes include amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), phase modulation (ΦM), and pulse m...