SIGLENT Introduces the SDG8000A Series: A New Platform for High-Performance RF and Arbitrary Signal Generation
The new Arbitrary Waveform Generator Combines RF Signal Generation, IQ Modulation and Advanced Sequencing in a Single Platform
SIGLENT Technologies announced the launch of the new SDG8000A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators, a high-performance signal generation platform designed for advanced RF, wireless communication, semiconductor and high-speed digital applications.
As modern communication and RF systems continue to increase in complexity, developers require signal sources capable of generating wideband, highly dynamic and realistic signals with exceptional fidelity. The SDG8000A Series was developed to address these requirements by combining wideband arbitrary waveform generation, direct RF signal synthesis, IQ vector signal generation and advanced sequencing capabilities in a single instrument platform.
The SDG8000A Series delivers in IQ-Mode output frequencies up to 5 GHz with sampling rates up to 12 GSa/s (interpolation) and 16-bit vertical resolution. Available in two- and four-channel configurations, the new platform provides up to 4 Gpts waveform memory per channel, enabling the generation of long and highly complex signal scenarios for modern RF and communication development.
Using SIGLENT’s TrueArb technology, arbitrary waveforms can be reproduced point-by-point while maintaining waveform detail and low jitter performance. The architecture supports narrow pulse generation down to 250 ps and provides advanced multi-pulse functionality for demanding applications in RF, semiconductor and power electronics development.
A key capability of the SDG8000A Series is its integrated RF and IQ signal generation architecture. The internal digital modulator enables direct RF output up to 5 GHz without requiring external IQ modulation hardware. Combined with the optional SigIQPro software package, the system supports signal generation for modern communication standards including 5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and IoT applications. With modulation bandwidths up to 2 GHz, the platform is well suited for RF front-end validation, receiver testing, amplifier characterization and wireless communication development.
The new series also integrates advanced signal creation capabilities such as multi-tone, chirp and PRBS signal generation, as well as high-speed serial data output up to 1.25 Gbps. Its multi-level sequence architecture enables the creation of highly dynamic and realistic signal environments for burst communication, interference simulation and system-level testing applications.
For synchronized multi-channel systems, the SDG8000A Series provides inter-channel skew below 15 ps together with differential output modes, marker outputs, external clock synchronization and advanced triggering capabilities. These features make the platform suitable for MIMO and other synchronized RF test environments.
The SDG8000A Series further supports LAN connectivity, WebServer-based remote control and integrated SSD storage, enabling efficient integration into automated test systems and modern laboratory environments.
About Siglent:
SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES began in 2002 with the development of its first digital oscilloscopes. Since then, the company has rapidly expanded its portfolio to cover a broad range of general-purpose electronic test and measurement instruments, including oscilloscopes, signal and function/arbitrary waveform generators, digital multimeters, laboratory power supplies, electronic DC loads, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), and RF signal generators.
With the introduction of the Performance Line Series in 2021, SIGLENT further advanced its technical capabilities to address demanding applications in high-performance measurement environments, including solutions reaching into the microwave frequency range up to 40 GHz.
Today, SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES is a globally recognized provider of electronic test and measurement equipment, combining innovative features, strong engineering expertise, and reliable performance. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with international subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, Japan, and Malaysia, SIGLENT supports customers in more than 80 countries worldwide.
SIGLENT is certified according to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards, reflecting its commitment to consistent product quality and responsible environmental management.
SIGLENT Launches SMM3000X Series Source/Measure Unit
February 27, 2026 — SIGLENT Technologies releases SMM3000X Series Source/Measure Unit (SMU). SMM3000X features 6½-digit resolution, output capability of up to ±210 V DC voltage, ±3.03 A DC current, and ±10.5 A pulsed current, with programming and measurement resolution down to 10 fA / 100 nV, and a maximum acquisition rate of 100,000 points/s.
The SMM3000X supports four-quadrant operation, enabling simultaneous sourcing and measurement for closed-loop source–measure operations on DUTs. It can function as a voltage source, current source, voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter, and also supports pulse generation and arbitrary waveform output, making it an ideal platform for characterizing semiconductors and other nonlinear devices and materials.
High-Accuracy Pulse Simulation
In pulse mode, the SMM3000X series supports pulsed current output up to ±10.5 A, with a minimum pulse width of 50 μs. This allows precise emulation of transient operating conditions of power devices, such as switching loss testing for GaN and SiC devices, providing strong support for R&D and validation of wide-bandgap power semiconductors.
Linear and Log Sweep Functions
The SMM3000X supports linear, log and pulsed sweep modes. Users can define start and stop values with fixed step sizes to source voltage or current point-by-point, while automatically measuring and logging each data point. This enables fast characterization of devices such as diodes and transistors, allowing engineers to extract I-V curves and analyze conduction behavior under different operating conditions.
Flexible User-Defined Sequences
List mode allows users to define custom output sequences with minimum timing resolution down to 10 μs. Parameter changes can be linear, non-linear, arbitrary, or user-ordered. The SMM3000X outputs voltage or current according to the defined list while synchronously measuring and recording data—ideal for non-uniform sweeps, multi-segment tests, and complex stimulus profiles.
Data Visualization and Analysis
The SMM3000X series provides multiple display modes including Graph, Roll, and Measure views.
- Graph View enables real-time plotting of mathematical results.
- Roll View displays time-domain waveforms of acquired data.
- Measure View provides statistical analysis of traces.
These views offer multi-dimensional insight into test results, making data interpretation and debugging more intuitive.
Efficient Remote Programming and Control
Based on an advanced SCPI command set, the SMM3000X supports USB and LAN interfaces for seamless PC connectivity and automation. Users can operate the instrument via a built-in web interface or implement deep custom control using SCPI scripting. In addition, TCP/IP Socket communication is supported for flexible network-based test control and integration into automated test systems.
The SMM3000X series is designed to meet the precision testing needs of third-generation semiconductors, advanced optoelectronic devices, and emerging materials, while also significantly accelerating development cycles for new energy batteries and high-density integrated circuits. By improving both test efficiency and measurement accuracy, provides a powerful foundation for new product development and innovation.
