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NC346 Series

NC346 Series

The NC346 Series is designed for precision noise figure measurement applications. Each module’s low VSWR reduces multiple reflections and significantly increases the measurement accuracy for most noise figure test configurations.

Specifications

Calibration

Temperature Coefficient

Operating Temperature

Input Power

VSWR

Regulator

Voltage Coefficient

1 GHz steps

Less than 0.009 dB/°C

0°C to +55°C

+28 VDC ±2 VDC at 15 mA typical for NC346 A, B & D

Less than 1.15:1 from 10 MHz – 5 GHz for units with 5 – 7 dB or 14 –16 dB ENR

Built-in

< 0.002 dB/%∆V

 

Features & Benefits

  • Broadband coverage
  • Extremely good temperature stability
  • Superior voltage stability
  • Noise figure meter-compatible

Filters

Description

Name Description
NC346A Broadband Coaxial AWGN Noise Source 0.01 GHz - 18.0 GHz
NC346B Broadband Coaxial AWGN Noise Source 0.01 GHz - 18.0 GHz
NC346C Broadband Coaxial AWGN Noise Source 0.01 GHz - 26.5 GHz
NC346D Broadband Coaxial AWGN Noise Source 0.01 GHz - 18.0 GHz
NC346E Broadband Coaxial AWGN Noise Source 0.01 GHz - 26.5 GHz
NC346Ka Broadband Coaxial AWGN Noise Source 0.10 GHz - 40.0 GHz
NC346V Broadband Coaxial AWGN Noise Source 0.10 GHz - 55.0 GHz
NC346Vx Broadband Coaxial AWGN Noise Source 0.10 GHz - 67.0 GHz
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