The Rohde & Schwarz UZ is a wideband noise generator engineered for precision testing and calibration of RF and microwave equipment. It delivers stable, repeatable noise signals essential for accurate measurements and optimization of sensitive electronic systems. The instrument serves research and development, quality assurance, and manufacturing environments across telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and high-technology sectors demanding rigorous RF performance validation.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: Wideband coverage extending from low frequencies (kHz) through millimeter-wave bands (tens or hundreds of GHz), accommodating broad spectral testing requirements.
Output Power: Controllable noise output specified in dBm or as noise power spectral density (dBm/Hz), with adjustable attenuation.
Output Impedance: 50 Ohms standard RF impedance.
Stability & Flatness: High temporal and thermal stability with specified flatness across the operating frequency range.
Modulation Capability: Support for modulated noise outputs and generation of specific noise types including Gaussian noise.
– Key Features
• Multi-octave frequency coverage from kHz to millimeter-wave bands
• Adjustable output attenuation for precise signal level control
• Noise figure measurement capability when used with spectrum or noise figure analyzers
• RF connectors (SMA, N-type, or K-type depending on frequency range)
• Remote control via GPIB, USB, or Ethernet interfaces for automated test integration
• Selectable noise generation modes
– Typical Applications
• Noise figure characterization of amplifiers and receivers
• RF component performance validation
• System-level sensitivity testing
• Manufacturing quality assurance workflows
• Research and development of communications systems
– Compatibility & Integration
Standard AC power operation. Remote control interfaces enable seamless integration into automated test systems and production environments. RF connectivity accommodates standard laboratory test configurations.
