APULN High Performance Signal Generator - up to 40 GHz
Ultra-Low Noise Microwave Signal Generators from 100 kHz up to 12.75, 20, 26 or 40 GHz
Description
The APULN is a high-performance analog signal generator (analog signal source) series covering RF and microwave frequency ranges from 100 kHz (optionally 8 kHz) to 12.75, 20, 26 and 40 GHz. A combination of characteristics such as good signal purity, ultra-low phase noise, high output power and fast switching speed, along with their very compact size, low weight and low power consumption makes the instruments very well usable in labs, manufacturing, and outdoor fields.
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The main features of these RF and microwave signal generators (RF and microwave signal sources) are:
- OCXO stabilized low phase noise signal with mHz resolution
- wide and accurately levelled output power range
- extensive modulation capabilities such as AM, FM, PM, pulse, and frequency chirp but also configurable pulse sequences
- fast switching of 25 µs
- sweep, trigger functions and user-programmable external reference frequency between 5 to 250 MHz
- low power consumption and low power dissipation; allowing for the use of battery power bank for DC power supply in case of outdoor field applications
- various mechnical housing forms: portable / bench-top, 19″ rack-mountable, etc.
- local front panel operation, PC controlled local or remote operation through the communication ports USB, Ethernet and optionally GPIB, and by using GUI Software or ATE commands (SCPI 1999)
The APULN RF and microwave signal generators are suitable for many applications in labs, production halls and outdoor field:
- as general purpose portable RF signal sources for demanding testing of electronic, wireless, satellite modules and systems
- EMC/EMI testing
- service and maintenance and verifications
- signal simulation (radar, analogly modulated radio, wireless and satellite, aerospace & defense, etc.)
- especially the 19″ rack-mountable version for system integration
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Specifications
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| Frequency Range |
100 kHz (or 8 with option 8K) to 12.75, 20, 26, or 40 GHz
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| Frequency Resolution |
0.001 Hz
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| Power Range |
-20 to +25 dBm, -80 to +25 dBm (with option PE4)
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| Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 10 Hz offset |
-87 dBc/Hz (-100 dBc/Hz with option LN)
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| Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 1 kHz offset |
-130 dBc/Hz
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| Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 20 kHz offset |
-145 dBc/Hz
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| Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 100 kHz offset |
-150 dBc/Hz
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| Remote Control |
Ethernet, GPIB (SCPI v1990), USB
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| Modulation |
AM, FM, PM, Pulse
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| Sweeps |
Frequency, List, Power
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| Dimensions (W x L x H), Weight |
173.6 x 277 x 113 mm [6.83 x 10.9 x 4.45 in], 2.5 kg
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Applications
• Ideal ADC clock
• Ultra-low phase noise LO
• Radar receiver testing
Features
• Excellent signal purity: ultra-low phase noise and low spurious
• Combination of highest output power and fastest switching
• Powerful touch-display control
• Portable, external battery modules available
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Options
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| 1URM |
19″ 1HU rack-mount module |
| 8K |
Frequency range extension to 8 kHz |
| BAG |
AnaPico Bag |
| DATA |
Commercial Calibration Certificate with test data |
| EB |
External power bank adapter cable |
| FILT |
Harmonic filtering |
| FLASH |
MicroSD card slot for removable SD memory |
| FS |
Ultra-fast switching speed |
| GPIB |
GPIB interface |
| IEC |
IEC 17025 calibration with certificate |
| LN |
Enhanced close in phase noise & frequency stability |
| LN+ |
Enhanced close in phase noise & further enhanced long term frequency stability |
| MOD |
Analog modulation |
| NEC |
Fast switching speed, pulsed chirps, narrow pulse (no export control) |
| PE |
Mechanical step attenuator down to -90 dBm |
| PE2 |
Mechanical step attenuator down to -120 dBm |
| PE4 |
Electrical step attenuator (not in combination with option FILT) |
| REAR |
Move output to rear panel |
| RECAL |
Recalibration with test data (recommended: 2 years interval) |
| RM |
19’’ 3HU rack-mount kit |
| Retrofit |
Applies when options are back-ordered |
| VREF |
Variable external reference |
| WE |
One year warranty extension (standard: 2 years) |
| APULN12 |
100 kHz to 12.75 GHz |
| APULN20 |
100 kHz to 20 GHz |
| APULN26 |
300 kHz to 26 GHz |
| APULN40 |
300 kHz to 40 GHz |
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