SDG8000A Series
Direct RF and vector signal generation to 5 GHz — 12 GSa/s sampling, 16-bit resolution and an internal modulator with up to 2 GHz bandwidth. Generate complex wireless and wideband signals with no external IQ hardware.
Overview
The SDG8000A series is Siglent's flagship RF arbitrary waveform generator. With up to 5 GHz output, 12 GSa/s sampling and 16-bit vertical resolution, it bridges the gap between a classic AWG and a vector signal generator.
A built-in digital modulator delivers direct RF and IQ/vector output up to 5 GHz with as much as 2 GHz of modulation bandwidth — so you can create 5G NR, LTE, WiFi 6/7, Bluetooth and IoT signals without external up-conversion hardware. Five signal-generation modes — AFG, AWG, I/Q vector, modulated and protocol — combine with PRBS patterns to 1.25 Gbps, deep 4 Gpts memory and a standard high-precision OCXO to cover everything from wideband comms to high-speed serial and radar test.
Two models share identical performance and differ only in channel count: the SDG8002A (2 channels) and the SDG8004A (4 channels for MIMO, phased-array and multi-channel synchronised work).
From 5G/6G and WiFi 6/7 wireless development to RF front-end and power-amplifier characterisation, high-speed serial pattern generation and radar or phased-array research, the SDG8000A delivers clean, repeatable stimulus from a single instrument — replacing a separate AWG and vector signal generator on the bench.
As the official Siglent distributor for Europe, we hold the SDG8000A in EU stock and back every unit with local warranty, optional ISO/DKD calibration and expert application support — so you get flagship performance with fast delivery and a knowledgeable team behind it.
At a glance
- Type
- RF AWG / vector source
- Models
- SDG8002A · SDG8004A
- Channels
- 2 or 4
- Max output
- Up to 5 GHz
- Display
- 7-inch capacitive touch
- Availability
- EU stock
Key highlights
Up to 5 GHz direct RF
Generate RF carriers and modulated signals directly — no external up-converter.
12 GSa/s · 16-bit
High sample rate and vertical resolution for clean, detailed wideband waveforms.
Internal IQ modulator
Vector signal generation up to 2 GHz bandwidth with the SigIQPro library.
Up to 4 Gpts/ch
Deep arbitrary memory for long, complex sequences and scenarios.
PRBS to 1.25 Gbps
PRBS3–PRBS32 serial patterns with edge transitions from 250 ps for high-speed link test.
2 or 4 channels
Fully independent channels with sync-clock I/O for MIMO, phased-array and multi-instrument setups.
Models in the series
Identical performance — choose 2 or 4 channels.
Core capabilities
AFG & AWG modes
Standard waveforms, harmonics (to the 20th), Gaussian noise and PRBS in AFG mode; point-by-point arbitrary playback to 5 GSa/s with segment editing, multi-pulse and multi-tone in AWG mode.
I/Q vector (SigIQPro)
Vector signal generation to 5 GHz with libraries for Bluetooth, IoT, LTE FDD/TDD, 5G NR and WiFi 802.11ax/be — QAM, PSK, FSK, MSK, OFDM and multi-tone at up to 2 GSymb/s.
Modulation & protocol
AM, DSB-SC, FM, PM, PWM, ASK, FSK and PSK with sweep (linear/log) and burst (N-cycle/gated), plus ready-made protocol signals for Bluetooth, IoT, LTE, 5G NR and 802.11ax/be.
Sequencing & advanced
Multi-level sequencing — up to 512 scenarios, 4096 sequences and 16 384 segments — plus multi-pulse, multi-tone, chirp and PRBS from 20 Mbps to 1.25 Gbps.
Specifications
Key specs across the SDG8000A series (SDG8002A / SDG8004A).
- Max output frequency
- Up to 5 GHz (IQ, 12 GSa/s)
- Max sine (AFG / AWG)
- 2 GHz
- Channels
- 2 (8002A) / 4 (8004A)
- Output modes
- DC-HBW · DC-AMP · AC-DIR · AC-AMP
- Max amplitude
- ~2 Vpp (AC-AMP) · 1.5 Vpp (DC-AMP)
- Output connector
- SMA, 50 Ω
- Operating modes
- AFG · AWG · IQ · Modulated · Protocol
- Sample rate
- 10 GSa/s · up to 12 GSa/s (IQ)
- AWG data rate
- 100 Sa/s – 5 GSa/s
- Vertical resolution
- 16-bit
- Arbitrary memory
- 2 Gpts/ch · up to 4 Gpts/ch¹
- Sequencing
- 512 scenarios · 4096 sequences · 16 384 segments
- Standard waveforms
- Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, DC, PRBS, Harmonic
- PRBS
- PRBS3–32 · 20 Mbps – 1.25 Gbps · edge from 250 ps
- Harmonic / noise
- To 20th harmonic · Gaussian 10 MHz – 2 GHz
- Phase noise @10 kHz
- −120 dBc/Hz @1 GHz · −108 @4 GHz
- Markers
- Hardware, multiple per segment
- Analog / digital
- AM, FM, PM, PWM, ASK, FSK, PSK
- IQ / vector¹
- QAM, PSK, FSK, OFDM, MultiTone
- Modulation bandwidth
- Up to 2 GHz
- Signal libraries¹
- BT, IoT, LTE, 5G NR, WiFi 6/7
- Advanced
- Multi-pulse, multi-tone, chirp, PRBS 1.25 Gbps
- Interfaces
- USB Host · USB Device · LAN · GPIB opt.
- Display
- 7-inch capacitive touch
- Remote control
- Built-in web control · SCPI
- Reference clock
- 10 MHz OCXO standard · ±100 ppb
- Sync
- Sample & sync clock in/out · Sync In/Out
- Dimensions (W×H×D)
- 426 × 132.5 × 468 mm
¹ Deep 4 Gpts arbitrary memory, the protocol / vector-signal libraries generated with SigIQPro and the USB-GPIB interface are optional. The five signal-generation modes, four output modes and the standard OCXO are included as standard. Ask us for a configured quote. Full specifications in the datasheet below.
Software & control
Configure complex signals on the 7-inch touch screen, from a browser, or over LAN/USB/GPIB for automated test.
SigIQPro & EasyIQ
Vector-signal software for 5G NR, LTE, WiFi 6/7, Bluetooth, IoT, OFDM and custom IQ.
EasyWaveX & web control
PC waveform editor plus a built-in web server for remote operation — SCPI over LAN/USB.
Resources & downloads
Related series
Configure your SDG8000A
Tell us your channel count, bandwidth and signal-library needs — we'll quote the right SDG8002A or SDG8004A configuration with the options you need.
Specifications are based on the manufacturer's official datasheet and are provided for guidance only. While we take great care to keep this information accurate and up to date, specifications, options, availability and pricing are subject to change without notice, and errors or omissions may occur. The official Siglent datasheet remains the definitive reference — please contact us to confirm any detail before ordering.