The Microwave MXG is optimized to provide accurate and repeatable reference signals in manufacturing. Provides better value for your investment by increasing throughput, maximizing uptime, and saving rack space (2RU). With scalable RF performance, easily configured to meet your specific test needs, including LO and clock substitution, CW interferers, and modulated signals for analog communication systems such as AM, FM, PM (UNT), pulse (UNU) and narrow pulse (UNW), 8648/ESG code compatible.
Key Features |
20, 32 and 40 GHz Models |
Mechanical attenuator with option 1E1 |
Fast switching speeds: <= 5ms in SCPI mode,
- Option UNZ improves speed to <=1.15ms
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Simultaneous frequency and amplitude switching at <=5ms,
- Option UNZ improves speed to <= 900us in list mode
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Benefits |
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Frequency Resolution (0.01Hz) | SSB phase noise: typical performance of
-107dBc/Hz at 20kHz offset from 3GHz carrier
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Output Power | -20dBm to +11dBm; with option 1E1 -90dBm to +11dbm
With option 1EA output power is +18 from 3.2-20GHz
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Interfaces | GPIB IEEE-488.2, 1987 with listen and talk;
LAN 100BaseT LAN interface;
LXI class C compliant;
GPIB, USB 2.0, 100Base-T LAN interfaces;
Control languages SCPI Version 1997.0;
RF output connector: 3.5mm (m), optional type N (f) with 1ED
Type-N connector is only recommended for use up to 18 GHz.
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Specifications |
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MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator |
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Feature | Parameter |
Performance Level | ◆◆◆◇◇◇ |
Output Power @1 GHz | -130 dBm to +18 dBm |
Phase Noise @1 GHz (20 kHz offset) | -116 dBc/Hz |
Frequency Switching (Typical) | < 600 µs |
Harmonics @1 GHz | <-30 dBc |
IQ Modulation BW Internal/External | n/a |
Non-Harmonics @1 GHz | ≤ 70 dBc |
Sweep Mode | List
Step
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Baseband Generator Mode | n/a |
Software-General Purpose | AM, FM, PM
Pulse
Pulse Train Generator
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Software-Cellular/Wireless Connectivity | n/a |
Software-Audio/Video Broadcasting | n/a |
Software-Detection/Positioning/Tracking/Navigation | n/a |
Waveform Playback Memory | n/a |
Frequency Modulation-Maximum Deviation @1 GHz | 10 MHz |
Frequency Modulation-Rate @100 kHz Deviation | DC to 7 MHz |
Phase Modulation-Maximum Deviation | 1.25 rad to 160 rad |
Phase Modulation-Maximum Deviation in High-BW Mode | 0.125 rad to 16 rad |
Amplitude Modulation-Maximum Depth | 90% |
Amplitude Modulation-Rate | 0 to 10 kHz |
Applications Available | Yes |
Specifications |
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X-Series RF Signal Generators |
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Summary Overview |
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Model | MXG | EXG | CXG |
Frequency Ranges | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 9 kHz to 6 GHz |
Phase Noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset | –146 dBc/Hz | –122 dBc/Hz | –119 dBc/Hz |
Spurious at 1 GHz (nonharmonics) | –96 dBc | –72 dBc | –72 dBc |
Output Power at 1 GHz | +27 dBm | +27 dBm | +18 dBm |
ACPR (vector) W-CDMA 64 DPCH | –73 dBc | –73 dBc | –73 dBc |
EVM (vector) 802.11ac/LTE | 0.4 percent | 0.4 percent | 0.4 percent |
Bandwidth (vector) | 160 MHz | 160 MHz | 120 MHz |
Arbitrary Waveform Memory (vector) | 1024 MSa | 512 MSa | 512 MSa |
Specifications |
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MXG RF Analog Signal Generator |
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Frequency Options |
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Model | Description |
Option 520 | 100 kHz to 20 GHz |
Option 532 | 100 kHz to 31.8 GHz |
Option 540 | 100 kHz to 40 GHz |