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. Combined with TrueArb playback, EasyPulse edges down to 250 ps and deep 4 Gpts memory, it covers 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, <15 ps inter-channel skew for MIMO and phased-array 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 touch · 1280×800
- 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.
250 ps edges
EasyPulse pulses as narrow as 500 ps with 250 ps rise/fall and low jitter.
2 or 4 channels
4-channel model offers <15 ps inter-channel skew for MIMO & phased arrays.
Core capabilities
TrueArb & EasyPulse
Point-by-point arbitrary playback from 100 Sa/s to 5 GSa/s with 196 built-in waveforms, plus low-jitter pulse output with fine edge and width control.
IQ / 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, OFDM and multi-tone.
Full modulation suite
AM, FM, PM, PWM, ASK, FSK and PSK, plus sweep (linear/log/step) and burst (count/infinite/gated).
Sequencing & advanced
Multi-level sequence playback (segment / sequence / scenario), multi-pulse, multi-tone, chirp and PRBS up to 1.25 Gbps.
Models in the series
Identical performance — choose 2 or 4 channels.
Specifications
Key specs across the SDG8000A series (SDG8002A / SDG8004A).
- Max output frequency
- Up to 5 GHz (12 GSa/s)
- Max sine (AFG)
- 2 GHz
- Max square / pulse
- 500 MHz
- Channels
- 2 (8002A) / 4 (8004A)
- Amplitude (DC-AMP, 50 Ω)
- 50 mVpp – 1.5 Vpp
- Output
- SMA, single-ended / diff.
- Operating modes
- AWG · AFG · IQ
- Sample rate
- 10 GSa/s · up to 12 GSa/s¹
- AWG base rate
- 100 Sa/s – 5 GSa/s
- Vertical resolution
- 16-bit
- Arbitrary memory
- 2 Gpts/ch · up to 4 Gpts/ch¹
- Markers
- 2 per channel
- Standard
- Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, DC, PRBS, Harmonic
- Built-in arbitrary
- 196 waveforms
- Pulse min width / edges
- 500 ps / 250 ps
- Square jitter
- 10 ps rms
- Sine THD
- 0.2% typ
- 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 · LAN (VXI-11) · GPIB opt.
- Display
- 7-inch touch · 1280×800
- Remote
- Built-in web control · 250 GB SSD
- Reference clock
- 10 MHz in/out · ±1 ppm (OCXO opt.)
- Power
- 100–240 V · 250 W typ
- Dimensions / weight
- 426 × 132.5 × 468 mm · 12.2 kg
¹ Some capabilities — 12 GSa/s sampling, 4 Gpts memory, IQ/vector signal generation, multi-level sequence, high-speed serial (Hss), multi-tone/chirp and amplified output paths — are licensed software options. 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
Vector-signal software for 5G NR, LTE, WiFi 6/7, Bluetooth, IoT, OFDM and custom IQ.
EasyWave & 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.