APMQS20 Microwave Signal Source – up to 20 GHz

The APMQS20 microwave signal source modules deliver instrument-grade performance, increased functionality, and efficient power consumption at a reduced size and affordable cost. The design combines low phase noise with fast switching capability, covering a wide frequency range from 8 kHz up to 20 GHz. The low spurious and harmonic content of the signal makes it ideally suitable for many demanding applications.
The unit contains a high stability OCXO, providing accurate, power-calibrated, phase-lockable output signals.

The frequency resolution is 1 mHz and the power resolution is 0.01 dB power.
Optionally, analog modulations are also supported.
The unit is remotely controlled with USB; LAN or SPI control.

Due to the form-factor, the unit can also be used as a drop-in replacement of the obsolete “QuickSyn Synthesizers” from NI.

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The APMQS20 microwave signal source modules deliver instrument-grade performance, increased functionality, and efficient power consumption at a reduced size and affordable cost. The design combines low phase noise with fast switching capability, covering a wide frequency range from 8 kHz up to 20 GHz. The low spurious and harmonic content of the signal makes it ideally suitable for many demanding applications.
The unit contains a high stability OCXO, providing accurate, power-calibrated, phase-lockable output signals.

The frequency resolution is 1 mHz and the power resolution is 0.01 dB power.
Optionally, analog modulations are also supported.
The unit is remotely controlled with USB; LAN or SPI control.

Due to the form-factor, the unit can also be used as a drop-in replacement of the obsolete “QuickSyn Synthesizers” from NI.

Frequency Range

100 kHz (8 kHz with option 8K) to 20 GHz

Frequency Resolution

0.001 Hz

Power Range

-20 to +16 dBm

Power Resolution

0.01 dB

Switching Speed

500 µs (20 µs with option FS)

Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 10 Hz offset

-87 dBc/Hz

Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 1 kHz offset

-133 dBc/Hz

Remote Control

Ethernet, SPI, USB 2.0

Modulation

Pulse

Sweeps

Frequency, List, Power

Dimensions (W x L x H), Weight

177.8 x 127 x 25.4 mm [7.0 x 5.0 x 1.0 in], 1.0 kg [2.2 lbs]

Features

  • Low-phase noise and low spurs level
  • Microsecond switching speed
  • Low level error accuracy
  • Portable battery operation

Applications

  • General purpose compact signal source
  • QuickSyn FSW-0010/0020 replacement
  • ATE
  • Local oscillator for frequency converter application
  • Characterizing antennas, semiconductors devices or other components
  • Local oscillator for frequency converter application

Options

8K Frequency range extension to 8 kHz
FS Ultra-fast switching speed
PULSE Internal / external pulse modulation
DATA Commercial Calibration Certificate with test data
WE One year warranty extension (standard: 2 years)
ReCal Recalibration (recommended: 2 years interval)

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