Digital recorder R&S®IQW

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Overview
The R&S®IQW wideband I/Q data recorder captures, stores and replays wideband I/Q data streams in realtime for reproducible laboratory testing of live RF scenarios. Recording live signals enables controlled repeatability and reduces the need and cost of field tests.

Key facts

• Partial export of recorded I/Q data
• Continuous playback of recorded I/Q data
• Post-processing supported with R&S®VSE Vector Signal Explorer

Features & benefits

• Wideband recording — Recording and playback bandwidth up to 1000 MHz (depending on system configuration)
• High-precision data handling — I/Q word sizes of 12 or 16 bit depending on bandwidth; sampling rate up to 1200 Msample/s (complex)
• High-capacity storage — Server-grade SSD memory packs available: 3.2 Tbyte, 6.4 Tbyte and 15 Tbyte (R&S®IQW-BD115). With 15 Tbyte the system supports up to 1000 MHz and provides approx. 65 minutes recording time at max bandwidth (longer at reduced bandwidth)
• Flexible connectivity — HS Digital I/Q interface (full duplex, QSFP+, 40 Gbit/s), USB 3.0/2.0, LAN (Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s), GPS antenna port, BNC ports
• Guided operation — Record-and-replay wizard and touchscreen GUI simplify setup and operation

Available models

• R&S®IQW100 — up to 100 MHz (extendable to 200 MHz)
• R&S®IQW — up to 512 MHz
• R&S®IQW1000 — up to 1000 MHz

Options & accessories

• Memory packs: 3.2 Tbyte (R&S®IQW-BC103), 6.4 Tbyte (R&S®IQW-BD106), 15 Tbyte (R&S®IQW-BD115)
• Interface board R&S®IQW-B40G (2×10 Gbit/s and 40 Gbit/s)
• Import/export and GPS options: R&S®IQW-K110, R&S®IQW-K112, R&S®IQW-K200
• Accessories: R&S®DIGIQ-HS cable (3 m), R&S®IQW-Z19 19" rack adapter

Connectivity & compatible equipment

• Interfacing instruments for recording: R&S®FSW, R&S®FSWT
• Playback sinks: R&S®SMW200A, R&S®SMM100A, R&S®SMBV100B, R&S®SGT100A
• Remote control via LAN; direct high-speed I/Q data via QSFP+

Technical specifications

• RF bandwidth (with R&S®FSW and/or R&S®SMW200A): up to 1000 MHz
• I/Q word size: 12 or 16 bit (per I and Q, depending on bandwidth)
• Sampling rate (R&S®IQW): 1200 Msample/s (oversampling factor 1.25/Hz), complex
• HS Digital I/Q interface: full duplex, QSFP+, 40 Gbit/s
• Display: 5.7" TFT color touchscreen, 640 × 480 pixel, LED backlighting
• USB: 4 × USB 2.0, 3 × USB 3.0
• LAN (remote control): Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
• Power supply: AC 100 V to 240 V (±10 %), ≤ 150 VA
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 249 mm × 150 mm × 451 mm
• Rack mounting: ½ 19", 3 HU
• Weight: 6.3 kg
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C; Storage: −20 °C to +70 °C