Rigol DSG3000 Series User manual

RF Signal Generator
Series
DSG3000
The highest frequency: 3 GHz/6 GHz
Amplitude accuracy: <0.5dB (typical)
Output amplitude range: -130 dBm to +13 dBm
High signal purity, phase noise: <-110dBc/Hz@20kHz (typical)
Standard 0.5ppm internal clock; 5ppb high stable clock for option
Standard AM/FM/ΦM analog modulation
Standard pulse modulation; on/off ratio up to 80dB;
pulse train generator for option
I/Q modulation and I/Q baseband output
All modulations support internal and external modulation modes
Standard 2U height design to save rack space;
rack mount kit is available
Standard USB/LAN/GPIB remote control interfaces;
support SCPI command set
Wear-free electronic attenuator design
Well-designed automatically  atness calibration function
(Cables, attenuators, ampli ers and so on) for test
system with power meter control
RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

FM
ΦM
FM
ΦM
DSG3000 Series RF Signal Generator
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Dimensions: W × H × D = 364 mm × 112 mm × 420 mm; Weight: 6.4kg (without packaging)
Preset/View/Help
Signal output
switches
Power key with delay
switching design
RF signal output
Main function keys
Flexible and easy-to-use editing keyboard
4.3 inches TFT LCD
Menu keys
System function
Manual trigger LF signal output External modulation input
9kHz~3/6GHz
+25dBm~-140dBm
Sine, Square,
Triangle, Ramp,
Swp-Sine
Frequency sweep,
Amplitude sweep,
Frequency and
amplitude sweep
Internal modulation,
External modulation
Internal modulation,
External modulation,
I/Q baseband generator,
Baseband output
Internal modulation,
External modulation,
Pulse train generator,
Pulse generator
Internal modulation,
External modulation
Power meter controller,
Test system automatic
calibration
Standard GPIB/USB/LAN interfaces
10 MHz reference clock IN/OUT
I/Q modulating signal input and baseband signal output
Pulse modulation input, pulse gated signal input,
pulse signal generator output
Trigger in/signal valid output/sweep progress
output designed for system integration
High stable OCXO reference clock (option)
Support USB storage device, power
meter sensor or power meter with
USB interface
CW
CW AM
I/Q
I/Q
LF
LF
PMC
PMC
Sweep
Sweep Pulse
Pulse
Main Functions
AM

Specications
Frequency
Specifications are valid under the following conditions: the instrument in the calibration cycle is stored at least two hours at 0°C to 50°C
temperature, and 40 minutes warm up. The specications include measurement uncertainty. Data represented in this manual are specications
unless otherwise noted.
Typical (typ.): describes characteristic performance, which 80 percent of the measurement results will meet at room temperature
(approximately 25 °C). This data is not warranted, does not include measurement uncertainty.
Nominal (nom.): indicates the expected mean or average performance, or an attribute whose performance is by design,
such as the 50Ω connector. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).
Measured (meas.): describes an attribute measured during the design phase for purposes of communicating expected performance,
such as amplitude drift vs. time. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).
NOTE: All charts represented in this manual are the measurement results of multiple instruments at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Frequency
Frequency range DSG3030 9kHz ~ 3GHz
DSG3060 9kHz ~ 6GHz
Frequency resolution 0.01Hz
Frequency switching speed <10ms[1] (typ.)
Phase offset Adjustable in 0.01° steps (nom.)
Frequency Bands[2]
Band Frequency N
1f ≤ 23.4375MHz 1
223.4375MHz < f ≤46.875MHz 0.03125
346.875MHz < f ≤ 93.75MHz 0.0625
493.75MHz < f ≤ 187.5MHz 0.125
5187.5MHz < f ≤ 375MHz 0.25
6375MHz < f ≤ 750MHz 0.5
7 750MHz < f ≤ 1500MHz 1
81500MHz < f ≤ 3000MHz 2
93000MHz < f ≤ 6000MHz 4
Internal Reference Frequency
Reference frequency 10MHz
Temperature stability In temperature range 0℃to 50℃, reference to 25℃< 0.5ppm
With OCXO-A08 option < 5ppb
Aging rate < 1ppm/year
With OCXO-A08 option < 30ppb/year
Output for internal reference
frequency
Frequency 10MHz
Level +8dBm (typ.)
Output impedance 50Ω (nom.)
Input for external reference frequency
Frequency 10MHz
Level 0dBm to +10dBm
Maximum deviation ±5ppm
Input impedance 50Ω (nom.)
NOTE: [1] Except in the case of the band1 is switched with the other band.
[2] N is a factor used to help dene certain specications within the document.
Frequency Sweep
Operating modes Step sweep (equally or logarithmically spaced frequency steps)
List sweep (the list of arbitrary frequency steps)
Sweep modes Single, continuous
Sweep range Full frequency range
Sweep shapes Triangle, ramp
Step change Linear or logarithmic
Number of points Step sweep 2 to 65535
List sweep 1 to 6001
Dwell time range 20ms to 100s
Triggering Auto, trigger key, external, bus (GPIB, USB, LAN)
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NOTE: [1] Without IQ-DSG3000 option.
Spectral Purity[1]
Harmonics CW mode, 1MHz ≤ f ≤ 6GHz, level ≤+13dBm <-30dBc
Sub harmonics
CW mode
f ≤ 3GHz <-65dBc, <-80dBc (typ.)
3GHz < f ≤ 6GHz <-52dBc, <-70dBc (typ.)
Non harmonics
CW mode, level>-10dBm, carrier offset >10kHz
f ≤ 1.5GHz <-64dBc, <-70dBc (typ.)
1.5GHz < f ≤ 3GHz <-58dBc, <-64dBc (typ.)
3GHz < f ≤ 6GHz <-52dBc, <-58dBc (typ.)
SSB phase noise
CW mode, at 20kHz carrier offset, 1Hz measurement bandwidth
f = 100MHz <-120dBc/Hz
f =1GHz <-108dBc/Hz, <-110dBc/Hz (typ.)
f =3GHz <-102dBc/Hz, <-104dBc/Hz (typ.)
f =6GHz <-96dBc/Hz, <-98dBc/Hz (typ.)
Residual FM
CW mode, RMS value at f= 1GHz
0.3kHz to 3kHz <5Hz rms, <1Hz rms (typ.)
0.03kHz to 20kHz <30Hz rms, <8Hz rms (typ.)
Carrier frequency(MHz)
Measured +13dBm output, Harmonics VS frequency
Harmonics(dBc)
Carrier frequency(MHz)
Measured 0dBm output, Harmonics VS frequency
Harmonics(dBc)
SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz)
Carrier offset
Measured SSB phase noise
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Level
Setting Range
Specication level range Setting range
Maximum output level
9kHz ≤ f <100kHz +7dBm +10dBm
100kHz ≤ f <1MHz +13dBm +15dBm
1MHz ≤f ≤3GHz +13dBm +25dBm
3GHz <f ≤6GHz +13dBm +20dBm
Minimum output level 9kHz ≤ f <100kHz -110dBm -120dBm
100kHz ≤ f ≤ 6GHz -130dBm -140dBm
Setting resolution 0.01dB
Frequency(MHz)
Minimum output level VS frequency
Minimum output level (dBm)
Maximum output level VS frequency
Frequency(MHz)
Maximum output level (dBm)
Measured maximum output level VS frequency
Frequency(MHz)
Minimum output level (dBm)
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Absolute Level Uncertainty[1]
Level uncertainty
+13 ~ -60dBm -60 ~ -110dBm -110 ~ -130dBm
9kHz ≤ f <100kHz ≤ 0.5dB (typ.) ≤ 0.7dB (typ.)
100kHz ≤ f ≤3GHz ≤ 0.7dB,
≤0.5 (typ.)
≤0.9dB,
≤0.5 (typ.) ≤0.7dB (typ.)
3GHz < f ≤6GHz ≤ 0.9dB,
≤0.5 (typ.)
≤1.1dB,
≤0.5 (typ.) ≤0.9dB (typ.)
VSWR[2] 1MHz ≤ f ≤6GHz <1.8 (typ.)
Time (hours)
Measured level repeatability at 6GHz 0dBm, ALC ON, 25℃
Level (dB)
NOTE: [1] ALC state: on or auto mode, 20℃to 30℃
[2] In 50Ω system, typical, level ≤-10dBm, ATT auto mode

Carrier frequency(MHz)
Carrier frequency(MHz) Carrier frequency(MHz)
Carrier frequency(MHz)
Measured +13dBm output level VS frequency
Measured -60dBm output level VS frequency Measured -110dBm output level VS frequency
Measured 0dBm output level VS frequency
Level uncertainty (dB) Level uncertainty (dB) Level uncertainty (dB)
Level uncertainty (dB)
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Carrier frequency(MHz) Carrier frequency(MHz)
Measured -127dBm output level VS frequency Measured -136dBm output level VS frequency
Level uncertainty (dB) Level uncertainty (dB)

Level Setting
Setting time ALC state on, frequency xed,
temperature range: 20℃to 30℃≤ 5ms (typ.)
Uninterrupted level setting range ATT xed mode, ALC state on, level range -110dBm to
+13dBm >20dB (typ.)
Max. Reverse Power
Max. reverse Power Max. DC voltage 50V
1MHz < f ≤ 6GHz 10W
Level Sweep
Operating modes Step sweep (equally spaced level steps)
List sweep (the list of arbitrary level steps)
Sweep modes Single, continuous
Sweep range Full level range
Sweep shapes Triangle, ramp
Step change Linear
Number of points Step sweep 2 to 65535
List sweep 1 to 6001
Dwell time range 20ms to 100s
Triggering Auto, trigger key, external, bus(GPIB, USB, LAN)
Internal Modulation Generator (LF)
Waveforms Sine, square, triangle, ramp, sine sweep
Frequency range
Sine, sine sweep 0.1Hz to 1MHz
Square 0.1Hz to 20kHz
Triangle, ramp 0.1Hz to 100kHz
Resolution 0.01Hz
Frequency error Same as RF reference source
Output voltage[1] Setting range
Resolution 1mV
Output impedance 50Ω (nom.)
Sine sweep
Sweep modes Single, continuous
Sweep range Frequency range of LF output
Sweep time 1ms to 1000s
Sweep shapes Triangle, ramp
Triggering Auto, trigger key, external, bus (GPIB,
USB, LAN)
1mV to 3V
Internal Modulation Generator (LF)
Modulation[2]
Simultaneous Modulation
AM FM ØM Pulse mod. I/Q mod. (option)
AM - ○ ○ △ ×
FM ○ - × ○ ○
ØM ○ × - ○ ○
Pulse mod. △ ○ ○ - ○
I/Q mod.(option) × ○ ○ ○ -
NOTE: ○:compatible; ×: incompatible; △:compatible with AM performance reduced
Amplitude Modulation
Modulation source Internal, external, internal + external
Modulation depth[3] 0% to 100%
Resolution 0.1%
AM depth uncertainty fmod=1kHz <4% of setting+1%
AM distortion fmod=1kHz, m<30%, level=0dBm <3% (typ.)
Modulation frequency response m<80%, 10Hz to 50kHz <3dB (nom.)
NOTE: [1] Measurement in high-impedance state.
[2] The modulation source is sine waveform unless otherwise noted.
[3]Peak power of the envelope is no more than the maximum value of the specication output range.
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NOTE: [1] External operating mode, measured at 100kHz deviation.
[2] External operating mode, measured at 5rad deviation.
[3] The state of ALC is off.
Pulse Generator Setting
single
double
train
trigger
Frequency Modulation
Modulation source Internal, external, internal + external
Maximum deviation N×1MHz (nom.)
Resolution <0.1% of deviation, or 1Hz, which ever is greater (nom.)
Setting uncertainty fmod=1kHz, internal mode <2% of setting+20Hz
FM distortion fmod=1kHz, deviation= N×50kHz <2% (typ.)
Modulation frequency response[1] 10Hz to 100kHz <3dB (nom.)
Phase Modulation
Modulation source Internal, external, internal + external
Maximum deviation f ≤ 23.4375MHz 3rad (nom.)
f > 23.4375MHz N×5rad (nom.)
Resolution <0.1% of deviation, or 0.01rad, which ever is greater, (nom.)
Deviation accuracy fmod=1kHz, internal modulation source <1% of setting+0.1rad
ØM total harmonic distortion fmod=1kHz, deviation=5rad <1% (typ.)
Modulation frequency response[2] 10Hz to 100kHz <3dB (nom.)
Pulse Modulation
Modulation source External, internal
On/off ratio 25MHz ≤ f < 3GHz
3GHz ≤ f ≤ 6GHz
Rise/fall time (10%/90%) <50ns[3], 10ns (typ.)
Pulse repetition frequency DC to 1MHz
Pulse Generator
Operating modes Single pulse, double pulse, pulse train(option PUG-DSG3000)
Pulse period Setting range 40ns to 170s
Resolution 10ns
Pulse width Setting range 10ns to (170s-10ns)
Resolution 10ns
Trigger delay Setting range 10ns to 170s
Resolution 10ns
Double-pulse spacing Setting range 20ns to (170s-20ns)
Resolution 10ns
Triggering Auto, external trigger, external gate, trigger key, bus (GPIB, USB, LAN)
Pulse Train Generator (Option PUG-DSG3000)
Pulse train generator
Number of pulse patterns 1 ~ 2047
On/off time range 20ns to 170s
Repetition per pattern 1 to 256
>80dB
>70dB
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I/Q Modulation (Option IQ-DSG3000)
Modulation source External, internal
Bandwidth.(RF)
External modulation
Baseband (I or Q) Up to 60MHz (nom.)
RF (I + Q) Up to 120MHz (nom.)
Internal modulation
Baseband (I or Q) Up to 30MHz (nom.)
RF (I + Q) Up to 60MHz (nom.)
Carrier suppression[1] Carrier frequency range:50MHz ≤ f ≤ 6GHz ≥40dBc (typ.)
Suppression of image sideband[2] Modulation bandwidth up to ±10MHz ≥40dBc (typ.)
External I/Q inputs VSWR <1.5
Full scale input
Internal modulation
EVM
16QAM , root cosine lter (α=0.22), 4MSps
50MHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz (level≤4dBm) ≤0.7%rms (typ.)
3GHz < f ≤ 6GHz (level≤0dBm) ≤1.2%rms (typ.)
QPSK , root cosine lter (α=0.22), 4MSps
50MHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz (level≤4dBm) ≤0.7%rms (typ.)
3GHz < f ≤ 6GHz (level≤0dBm) ≤1.2%rms (typ.)
External modulation
EVM CDMA2000/1xEV-D0,1.2288 Mcps, frequency 800 to
900MHz, 1800 to 1900MHz, level≤4dBm
≤ 1.2%, ≤ 0.8% (typ.)
ACPR ≥ 70dB
VrmsQI 5.0
22
=+
NOTE: [1] [2]The parameter is measured at room temperature. When the temperature is difference from room temperature, the specication will deteriorate.
Frequency offset from carrier (MHz) Frequency offset from carrier (MHz)
Carrier frequency (MHz) Carrier frequency (MHz)
Carrier suppression (dBc)
Suppression of image sideband (dBc)
Measured external IQ bandwidth
Measured suppression of image sideband
Measured carrier suppression
Measured internal IQ bandwidth
dB
dB
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Inputs and Outputs
I/Q Baseband Generator (Option IQ-DSG3000)
Output impedance 50Ω (nom.)
Output voltage Setting range 0.1Vp to 1.5Vp
Resolution 1mV
Frequency response Referenced to 1MHz
I/Q imbalance
Magnitude
Nonlinear phase
SFDR Sine
Waveform memory
Waveform length 1 Msample to 16 Msample
in one-sample steps
Resolution 14 bits
Loading time 1Msample <10 s[1] (nom.)
Nonvolatile memory 1G Bytes
Sample rate Setting range 1 kHz to 50 MHz
Resolution 0.01 Hz
Trigger
Triggering Auto, trigger key, external, bus(GPIB,
USB, LAN)
Operating modes Retrig, armed auto, armed retrig, single
External trigger delay
Setting range 0 to (216 - 1)
Resolution 1
External trigger inhibit
Setting range 0 to (216 - 1)
Resolution 1
External trigger pulse width >20 ns (nom.)
Front Panel Connectors
RF output Impedance 50Ω (nom.)
Connector N female
External modulation signal input Impedance 50Ω (nom.)
Connector BNC female
Internal modulation generator.(LF)
output
Impedance 50Ω (nom.)
Connector BNC female
Rear Panel Connectors
External trigger in
Impedance 1kΩ (nom.)
Connector BNC female
Trigger voltage 5V TTL level
Signal valid output Connector BNC female
Output voltage 0V/3.3V (nom.)
Sweep out Connector BNC female
Output voltage 0 to 10V (nom.)
Pulse input or output Impedance 50Ω (nom.)
Input/output voltage 0V/3.3V (nom.)
10MHz in (external frequency
reference input)
Impedance 50Ω (nom.)
Connector BNC female
10MHz out (external frequency
reference output)
Impedance 50Ω (nom.)
Connector BNC female
I/Q baseband input/output (option IQ-
DSG3000)
Impedance 50Ω (nom.)
Connector BNC female
Rear Panel Communication Interface
USB host Connector A plug
Protocol Version2.0
USB device Connector B plug
Protocol Version2.0
LAN LXI core device 2011 class 10/100Base, RJ-45
IEC/IEEE bus (GPIB) IEEE488.2
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NOTE: [1] Load from ash internal non-volatile memory.
≤ 10MHz <0.5dB (nom.)
≤ 30MHz <1dB (nom.)
≤ 10MHz <0.1dB (nom.)
≤ 30MHz <0.2dB (nom.)
≤ 10MHz 200ps (nom.)
≤ 30MHz 500ps (nom.)
≤ 30MHz >50dB (nom.)

General Specications
Display
Type TFT LCD
Resolution 480*272
Size 4.3”
Mass Memory
Mass memory Flash non-volatile memory (internal); USB disk (not supplied)
Data storage space Flash non-volatile memory (internal) 1G Bytes
Power Supply
Input voltage range, AC 100V to 240V (nom.)
AC supply frequency 45Hz to 440Hz
Power consumption With all options 50W (typ.), max. 60W
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety
EMC
In line with EN61326-1:2006
IEC 61000-4-2:2001 ±4.0kV (contact discharge),
±4.0kV (air discharge)
IEC 61000-4-3:2002
3V/m (80MHz to 1GHz)
3V/m (1.4GHz to 2GHz)
1V/m (2.0GHz to 2.7GHz)
IEC 61000-4-4:2004 1kV power lines
IEC 61000-4-5:2001
0.5kV (phase to Neutral)
0.5kV (phase to PE)
1 kV (neutral to PE)
IEC 61000-4-6:2003 3V,0.15-80MHz
IEC 61000-4-11:2004
Voltage dip:
0 % UT during half cycle
0 % UT during 1 cycle
70 % UT during 25 cycles
Short interruption:
0 % UT during 250 cycles
Electrical safety
In line with
UL 61010-1:2012
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12
EN 61010-1:2010
Environmental
Temperature Operating temperature range 0℃ to 50℃
Storage temperature range -20℃ to 70℃
Humidity 0℃ to 30℃ ≤95% rel. humidity
30℃ to 40℃ ≤75% rel. humidity
Altitude Operating height Up to 3,048m (10000ft)
Dimensions
(W × H × D) 364 mm × 112 mm × 420 mm(14.33 in × 4.41 in × 16.54 in)
Weight
6.4kg(14.1Ib)
With IQ-DSG3000 option 6.7kg(14.8Ib)
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Ordering Information
NOTE: All instruments, accessories and options can be ordered from your local RIGOL distributors.
Description Order Number
Model Signal Generator, 9kHz to 3GHz DSG3030
Signal Generator, 9kHz to 6GHz DSG3060
Standard accessories
Quick Guide (Hard Copy) -
CDROM (User Guide, Programming Guide) -
Power Cable -
Options
Pulse Train Generator PUG-DSG3000
High Stable OCXO Reference Clock OCXO-A08
I/Q Modulation, Baseband Output IQ-DSG3000
Power Meter Controller PMC-DSG3000
Rack Mount Kit RM-DSG3000
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Warranty
Three -year warranty, excluding probes and accessories.
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