APLC-X Multi-Channel Signal Generator - up to 40 GHz
100 kHz to 12.75, 20 or 40 GHz Agile Ultra-low Phase Noise Signal Generator
Description
The APLCXX-X is an agile ultra-low phase noise signal generator from 100 kHz to 12.75 (APLC12-X), 20 (APLC20-X), or 40 GHz (APLC40-X). It is available with 1 to 4 independently programmable, phase-coherent outputs. Excellent harmonic and spurious performance in combination with fast switching makes the instruments very well usable for most demanding applications in labs or production facilities.
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The main features of these RF and microwave signal generators (RF and MW signal sources) are:
- OCXO <20 ppb/yr aging (with option LN+)
- outstanding phase noise, harmonic and spurious performance
- repeatable and accurately settable output power
- fast switching of <10 µs (option FS)
- sweep, trigger functions, and user-programmable external reference frequency between 1 to 250 MHz
- low power consumption
- mechanical housing form: 19″ 1HU rack-mountable
- 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)
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Specifications
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| Frequency Range |
100 kHz to 12.75, 20 or 40 GHz
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| Frequency Resolution |
0.001 Hz
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| Power Range |
-60 to +15 dBm
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| Power Resolution |
0.01 dB
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| Switching Speed |
200 μs (10 μs with option FS)
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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 |
-140 dBc/Hz
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| Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 100 kHz offset |
-152 dBc/Hz
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| Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 10 MHz offset |
-150 dBc/Hz
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| Remote Control |
Ethernet, Fast Control Port FCP, USB, USB (SCPI v1999)
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| Modulation |
AM, FM, PM, Pulse
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| Sweeps |
Frequency, List
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Applications
• R&D low noise signal source
• Production testing
• Service and maintenance
• Signal simulation
• Aerospace & Defense
• Installation and maintenance
Features
• High output power, low phase noise
• Comprehensive AM, low-distortion, wideband DC-FM, and high-speed pulse modulation
• Powerful trigger and sweeping modes
• Portable battery operation
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Options
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| FLASH |
MicroSD card slot for removable SD memory |
| FS |
Fast switching option (with FCP – fast control port) |
| GPIB |
GPIB interface |
| LN |
Enhanced frequency stability, improved close-in phase noise |
| LN+ |
Enhanced close in phase noise & further enhanced long term frequency stability |
| MOD |
FM / PM / Pulse Modulation (per channel) |
| PE |
Mechanical step attenuator down to -90 dBm (per channel) |
| PE2 |
Mechanical step attenuator down to -120 dBm (per channel) |
| ReCal |
Recalibration with test data (recommended: two years interval) |
| VREF |
Flexible external reference frequency support in range 1 to 250 MHz |
| WE |
One year warranty extension (standard: 2 years) |
| APLC12-X |
100 kHz – 12.75 GHz: 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels |
| APLC20-X |
100 kHz – 20 GHz: 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels |
| APLC40-X |
100 kHz – 40 GHz: 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels |
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