APLC-X Multi-Channel Signal Generator – up to 54 GHz

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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
Frequency Range

10 MHz (or 9 kHz with option 9K) to 12.75, 20, 40 or 54 GHz
Frequency Resolution

<0.001 Hz
Power Range

-120 to +20 dBm
Power Resolution

0.01 dB
Switching Speed

500 µs (15 µs with Option FS)
Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 10 Hz offset

-85 dBc/Hz (-100 dBc/Hz with option LN(+))
Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 1 kHz offset

-140 dBc/Hz
Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 100 kHz offset

-152 dBc/Hz
Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 20 MHz offset

-158 dBc/Hz
Remote Control

Ethernet, GPIB, USB (SCPI v1999)
Modulation

AM, FM, PM, Pulse
Sweeps

Frequency, List, Phase, Power
Dimensions (W x L x H), Weight

444 x 595 x 88 mm [17.5 x 23.4 x 3.5 in], 18 kg [39.7 lbs]

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

Applications

• R&D low noise signal source
• Production testing
• Service and maintenance
• Signal simulation
• Aerospace & Defense
• Installation and maintenance

Options

9K Frequency range extension to 9 kHz
DATA Commercial Calibration Certificate with test data (per channel)
FLASH MicroSD card slot for removable SD memory
FS Fast switching option (with FCP – fast control port)
GPIB GPIB interface
LN Enhanced close in phase noise and frequency stability
LN+ Option LN with improved long term frequency stability
MOD Analog modulations added
PE2-20/40 Mechanical step attenuator down to -120dBm
PE2-50 Mechanical step attenuator down to -110dBm
PHS Phase coherent switching
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 Analog signal generator 10 MHz – 12.75 GHz: 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels
APLC20-X Analog signal generator 10 MHz – 20 GHz: 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels
APLC40-X Analog signal generator 10 MHz – 40 GHz: 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels
APLC50-X Analog signal generator 10 MHz – 54 GHz: 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels

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