PQ163 (AS108) Agile Synthesizer, 8 GHz, 1 Channel

Specs:

• 300 kHz to 8 GHz operation
• −15 dBm to +15 dBm dynamic range
• Fast 55 microsecond frequency settling time to 10 ppm
• Fast amplitude settling: < 25 microsecond to 1 dB and < 200 μs to 0.1 dB
• Sweep, hop and list frequency and level or list phase and level
• −100 dBc/Hz phase noise typical at 1 GHz and 10 kHz offset
• FM, PM and AM modulation, internal sine or external input
• Configurable stand-alone operation mode
• External reference clock I/O and trigger I/O
• Compact, portable and 12 to 15 V DC powered

Contents:

Professional and portable performance at low cost

The PicoSource AS108 Agile Synthesizer generates signals to meet the needs of both benchtop and integrated module applications. Its broad 300 kHz to 8 GHz frequency range, fast settling and programmable phase, frequency and amplitude match it to a wide range of applications, with the added advantages of low cost, small footprint and 12 to 15 V power requirement.

The AS108 has professional-grade performance that is effective in both static and parameter-agile applications, making it a bench or field instrument for developers, scientists, educators, students, and service and installation technicians. Its speed, external clock referencing, trigger capabilities and user-programmable power-up mode all suit it to system integrations such as automated test, unmanned installations and multi-signal stimulus.

The AS108 is a full-function USB-controlled vector (IQ) modulating signal synthesizer. It is supplied with a clean, easy and efficient user interface for controlling its amplitude, frequency and phase agility; including modulations, sweeps, hopping and list modes from Microsoft Windows. Multiple synthesizers can be controlled from multiple instances of the software running on a single controlling PC or device. Remote control is also possible using the API included.