APMS-ULN Models - Multi-Channel Signal Generator up to 40 GHz

300 kHz to 6, 12, 20, 33 or 40 GHz Phase Coherent 2, 3 or 4 Channel Signal Generator

 

 

  

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Description

 

The APMS multi-channel signal generator series offers up to 4 phase-coherent, ultra-fast switching and very low phase noise signal sources in a single unit. The frequency ranges from 300 kHz  to 6, 12, 20, 33 or 40 GHz. The output power ranges from -80 dBm to +25 dBm. Channels can be independently programmed in frequency, phase and amplitude. Pulse modulation capability is included on all units, while amplitude, frequency and phase modulation capability can be added optionally.

 

 

Excellent phase noise is combined with good spurious and harmonic rejection and a leading-edge switching speed of 25 μs with option FS. A high-stability OCXO reference provides excellent frequency accuracy and stability.

The generators accept external reference signals of 10 MHz, 100 MHz (optionally 1 to 250 MHz) and a higher frequency clock of 3 GHz allowing for outstanding phase stability and coherence between channels of different units. Option VREF, extends the external reference capability to accepting 1 MHz to 250 MHz signals.

The unique phase coherent switching option adds the following feature:

  • Phase-coherent switching – The phase relationship between 2 channels is deterministic
  • Phase memory – After a channel switches back to a previous frequency, it behaves as if it had been continuously running at that frequency.

The APMS series is ideally suited for a wide range of applications where good signal quality, accurate signal level and wide output power range are required. It has proven track record in fields such as quantum computing (QuBit manipulation and control), radar signal generation and satellite load testing.

The APMS generators come in a standard 19“ 1U enclosure and offer USB and Ethernet control interfaces as well as the optional GPIB interface. Each interface allows for easy and fast communication using the SCPI 1999 command set. Remote control of the instrument can be quickly attained from any host system. A customer-supplied application programming interface (API) and programming examples for Matlab, Labview, C++ and other commercially available tools make test implementation very straightforward.

 

 

 

 


 

Specifications

   
# of channels

2, 3, 4

Frequency Range

300 kHz to 6, 12, 20, 33 or 40 GHz

Frequency Resolution

0.001 Hz

Power Range

-20 to +25 dBm, -80 to +25 dBm (with option PE4)

Switching Speed

500 µs (25 µs with option FS)

Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 10 Hz offset

-87 dBc/Hz (-100 dBc/Hz with option LN)

Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 1 kHz offset

-130 dBc/Hz

Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 20 kHz offset

-145 dBc/Hz

Phase Noise At 1 GHz: at 100 kHz offset

-150 dBc/Hz

Remote Control

Ethernet, GPIB (SCPI v1990), USB

Modulation

AM, FM, PM, Pulse

Sweeps

Frequency, List, Phase, Power

Dimensions (W x L x H), Weight

APMS06/12/20G: 426 x 465 x 44 mm [16.8 x 18.3 x 1.7 in], APMS33/40G: 426 x 485 x 44 mm [16.8 x 19.1 x 1.7 in], HI enclosure: 440 x 470 x 44 mm [17.3 x 18.5 x 1.7 in], 10 kg

 

 

Applications 

• Radar simulation
• Quantum computing
• High volume automated testing
• Phased array antenna / beamforming
• Electronic warfare

 

Features

• Very Low phase noise
• Fast switching
• Phase-coherent switching option
• Phase memory
• 2 to 4 phase coherent outputs
• Outstanding phase stability
• Fast adaptive pulse shaping
• Quantum computer experimental system

 

 

 

 

 

 Options

 

 
DATA Commercial Calibration Certificate with test data (per channel)
FLASH MicroSD card slot for removable SD memory
FS Ultra-fast switching speed
GPIB GPIB interface
HI High isolation 19″ 1HU casing
IEC IEC 17025 calibration with certificate
LN Enhanced close in phase noise & frequency stability
LN+ Enhanced close in phase noise & further enhanced long term frequency stability
MOD Add Amplitude, Frequency, Phase modulation capability
PE4-12 Electrical step attenuator (6 & 12 GHz version)
PE4-20  Electrical step attenuator (20 GHz version)
PE4-40 Electrical step attenuator (33 GHz & 40 GHz version)
PHS Phase coherent switching
ReCal Recalibration with test data (recommended: 2 years interval)
Retrofit Applies when options are back-ordered
VREF Flexible external reference frequency support in range 1 to 250MHz
WE One year warranty extension (standard: 2 years)
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APMS40G-3-ULN 3-channel 300 kHz to 40 GHz ultra-low phase noise, fast switching signal generator, 19″ 1HU rack-mount module
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