APLC-X Multi-Channel Signal Generator

AnaPico

10 MHz (9 kHz with option 9K) to 12.75, 20, 40 or 54 GHz Agile Ultra-low Phase Noise Signal Generator

The APLCXX-X is an agile ultra-low phase noise signal generator from 10 MHz (9 kHz with option 9K) to 12.75 GHz (APLC12-X), 20 GHz (APLC20-X), 40 GHz (APLC40-X), or 54 GHz (APLC50-X). It is available in 1, 2, 3 or 4 channel configurations in a 2HU 19’’ enclosure. For high phase coherence, RF channels are locked to a single reference source. Excellent harmonic and spurious performance in combination with fast switching makes the instruments suitable where high performance is required in labs or production facilities.

Supported SCPI commands: SMA100B, SMB100A, E8257D, N5183B, N5173B

The single-channel version APLCXX is available in a portable / bench-top enclosure with color touch display and front panel control or as a rack-mountable module.

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The APLCXX-X is an agile ultra-low phase noise signal generator from 10 MHz (9 kHz with option 9K) to 12.75 GHz (APLC12-X), 20 GHz (APLC20-X), 40 GHz (APLC40-X), or 54 GHz (APLC50-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:

  • Frequency ranges from 9 kHz to 12.75, 20, 40 or 54 GHz
  • Low SSB Phase noise -130 dBc/Hz typ. at 10 GHz 20 kHz offset
  • Aging < 20 ppb year
  • Harmonics -50 dBc, Spurious X-Band -80 dBc typ
  • Advanced pulse modulation ON/OFF 100 dB typ., Rise time 2 ns typ, pulse width 20 ns
  • Fast switching speed of 5 μs (typ.)
  • Single and multi-channel phase coherent models