APLC - up to 54 GHz 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 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.

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