Vector Signal Generator (VSG) Manufacturers and Suppliers

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.

Sanjole

• Web: www.sanjole.com
• Model: WaveJudge 4900A.
• Model: IntelliJudge LTE.

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.