TSP #190 - Siglent SSG5060X-V 9kHz - 6GHz RF Vector Signal Generator Review, Teardown & Experiments

In this episode Shahriar presents a detailed review of the Siglent SSG5000X Series RF Vector Signal Generator. The SSG5000X series of signal generators can generate analog and vector signals, and have a frequency range of 9 kHz to 4 GHz/6 GHz. They feature good performance in phase noise, spectral purity, bandwidth, EVM, output power. The internal IQ modulation generator and waveform playback function make it easy to create even the most complex signal types. The review is organized at follows: 00:00 - Introductions 00:49 - Instrument front and rear panel features 04:03 - Detailed teardown, analysis and instrument architecture 17:53 - Brief instrument GUI overview 19:32 - Synthesizer phase noise measurements and analysis 22:51 - External power sensor support, power leveling and flatness compensation 30:43 - Pulse generation capabilities and external amplifier characterization 37:54 - Multi-tone generation, limitations and performance 43:47 - Interna