Single and Multi-Channel Synthesizers
HSX Series
The HSX9100 Series offers exceptional phase noise and spectral purity performance as a multi-channel CW signal source. The compact 1U chassis allows for anywhere from 1 to 4 independently tunable channels (frequency / phase offset / amplitude) to optimize channel density within test system racks where real-estate is often crucial. Application specific frequency options can be configured to cover combinations of 10 MHz to 3 GHz and 6 GHz, or 50 MHz to 12 GHz, 20 GHz, and 40 GHz. Each broadband channel output provides an accurate dynamic range of up to +20 dBm to -110 dBm. The unique multi-loop architecture provides the ultimate in frequency accuracy, channel-to-channel stability and phase coherency.
Key Features
Models
Specifications
3 GHz Phase Noise
6 GHz Phase Noise
12 GHz Phase Noise
20 GHz Phase Noise
40 GHz Phase Noise
-133 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset), typical
-127 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset), typical
-121 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset), typical
-116 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset), typical
-110 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset), typical
Features & Benefits
Fully Independent Channels: Each RF output is driven by a separate, internally loaded synthesizer/attenuator module. Up to 4 independently tunable synthesizers can be specified per 1U chassis allowing for the highest integrated channel density available in its class.
Phase Coherent Channels: HSX9100 Series synthesizers offer the performance benefits of a proprietary multi-loop architecture with a centralized reference distribution subsystem, which maintains a tight phase coherent relationship across all integrated channels.
The Ultimate In Channel-to-channel Stability: Different from traditional PLL-based synthesizers, the proprietary multi-loop architecture creates precisely synthesized signals that exhibit both instantaneous and long-term stability. Temperature variations between the channels remain the only contribution to drift. The thermally optimized, fan-less chassis was specifically developed for maintaining the lowest possible thermal gradients from channel-to-channel. Channel specific thermal monitoring is available for tracking the relative channel temperature of each loaded synthesizer module.
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