SIGLENT Launches New Multi-Channel Signal Generator
The SSG6M80A series enables phase-coherent signal generation for phased-array systems and MIMO testing.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Semiconductors
SIGLENT has launched the SSG6M80A series, a new line of multi-channel analog signal generators. The hardware, which is now available for purchase, provides frequency coverage ranging from 9 kHz to 20 GHz.
Why it matters
The multi-channel architecture enables testing for complex communications systems, including phased-array radar and MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) configurations. The design allows engineers to maintain synchronization across separate signal paths for high-precision validation.
The SSG6M80A series features a frequency setting resolution of 0.001 Hz and an output power range between -110 dBm and +25 dBm. It offers dual-channel and four-channel configurations with phase-coherent operation.
The players
SIGLENT
A developer of general-purpose test and measurement equipment including digital oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
The details
The SSG6M80A utilizes phase-coherent operation, a technique where multiple signal paths maintain a constant phase relationship relative to one another. This is critical for beamforming, where the constructive and destructive interference of electromagnetic waves determines the direction of a signal. The device also supports FM and PM analog modulation, with optional pulse generation for testing radar and communications protocols.
Timeline
- 2026-10-27
SIGLENT introduced the SSG6M80A signal generator series.
The Tech Race
As modern communications infrastructure shifts toward denser phased-array systems, the demand for precise multi-channel signal generation grows. The SSG6M80A competes in a market where maintaining phase coherence across four channels is a key performance benchmark for developers.
Design engineers working on beamforming and differential signal generation can integrate these units into existing test benches immediately. The system is designed to support multi-tone measurements, though specific lead times for global distribution have not yet been established.
The takeaway
This launch highlights the ongoing industry focus on improving signal precision for complex array systems. Engineers should monitor SIGLENT product pages for the forthcoming release of detailed phase-stability benchmark reports.
Further reading
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