Understanding Signal Generators

This video provides a short technical introduction to both analog and vector RF signal generators.

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Abstract:
00:15 Overview of analog and vector signal generators
01:42 Analog signal generators
01:44 Uses of analog signal generators
02:49 Analog signal quality
03:27 Common analog signal types
05:40 Analog signal generator selection criteria
06:43 About vector signals
07:50 About IQ
08:28 Vector signal generators
09:55 Uses of vector signal generators
13:11 Baseband signals and sources
15:13 Arbitrary waveform (ARB) files
19:25 Realtime signal generator
23:17 Creating signal impairments
24:16 AWGN (additive white Gaussian noise)
25:29 CW interferers
26:27 Impulse noise
27:30 Adding phase noise
29:05 Fading
30:36 IQ impairments
31:26 Vector signal generator selection criteria
33:20 Summary

[schwinn]

I have a very fundamental understanding of RF (even though I got a B.S. in E.E, . more than 20 years ago); that said, I thought this was an excellent presentation in order to help me understand the basic difference between analog, and vector signal generators; keep up the great work.

[sudeepshetty]

Thanks for the presentation on signal generator.

[refrigerated]

It is very well explained! Thanks a lot :)

[dirkl]

Much appreciated. This was very helpful

[arisbaldos]

Why do we need to study signal generator?

[sudeepshetty]

How signal generators are protected from high return power cases ? Is there any tips to identify the signal generator conditions(safe operation or critical) during run time?

[dahlia]

What is the typical 'Ref In' frequency used in benchtop signal generators and analysers

[dunamiscrisostomo]

What is/are the resources of this presentation? Can i have it?

[huntergraham]

WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO GENERATE A SIGNAL