2200 Series OEM Modular Synthesizer The 2200 family of OEM Modular frequency synthesizers operates in the frequency range of 10 MHz to 18.4 GHz and offers sub-microsecond frequency switching speed and sub-microsecond level correction, coupled with superb spectral Purity. The 2200 family of OEM modular frequency synthesizers operates in the frequency range of 10 MHz to 18.4 GHz and offers sub-microsecond frequency switching speed and sub-microsecond level correction, coupled with superb spectral purity. With an installed base of more than a thousand units supporting hundreds of sub-microsecond switching and high spectral purity applications, the 2200 family is a proven performer for a diverse range of stringent applications. Extensive work has been undertaken to provide superior reliability of the 2200 as a result of reducing component count and increasing automated production techniques. The 2200 is based on an iterative, modular direct analog architecture with a central reference generator that synthesizes 50, 100, 150, 200 and 800 MHz signals from a 100 MHz reference derived by multiplying a 5 or 10 MHz reference oscillator appropriately and improving far-out noise by judicious filtering. All frequencies are derived in an iterative frequency generation architecture. Frequencies are generated as a decade of frequency steps over an octave from 500 MHz inputs to the next stage. Final outputs are produced by a scaling module which provides for doubling, dividing or heterodyning to achieve a range of 10 MHz to 2.3 GHz. Units which have extended frequency ranges use an additional scaling module which doubles to 4.6 GHz, and then to 18.4 GHz. The architecture also provides the additional benefit of simplifying the user interface programming in Binary Coded Decimal (BCD). Naturally, a variety of interfaces are optionally provided, including IEEE-488 and a user-friendly keyboard. This unique, interactive, modular architecture also allows for easy configurations of OEM or specialized products. The Best of Both Worlds A keyboard-controlled version is available where manual control makes sense. The 2200 provides all the performance of the sub-microsecond system synthesizer and easy to use, incredibly clean, bench synthesizers. The 2200 is like two synthesizers in one; a microsecond switching computer controlled system synthesizer and an IEEE-488 programmable keyboard entry bench synthesizer with extensive sweep and synchronization capability. You can conveniently use the 2200 for system development with the convenience of keyboard entry of frequency increments and sweeps, as well as IEEE-488 programming. With the flip of a switch, the 2200 becomes a BCD programmable microsecond frequency switching synthesizer. Even if you do not need fast switching, the 2200 is one of the lowest phase noise 18 GHz synthesizers available. The 2200 provides programmable and keyboard controlled modulation of AM and FM and 1 μsec frequency switching up to 4 GHz. OEM Configuration Guide Aeroflex’s modular architecture and iterative frequency plan makes it ideally suited for custom OEM applications. Just two standard modules make up a 10 MHz - 2.3 GHz, 100 MHz resolution OEM synthesizer with the same specifications as the standard family, needing only DC power and Frequency Reference. To obtain finer resolution and/or wider frequency coverage, just add the appropriate standard modules. Factory assistance is available to help you configure an OEM synthesizer which best meets your electrical or environmental specifications. Phone: (732) 460-0212, Fax: (732) 460-0214 www.aeroflex.com/ascs, email: [email protected] SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS Revision Date: 8/19/2013 2200 Series OEM Modular Synthesizer SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS A synthetic option is also available for use as an embedded synthesizer in an ATE system. This option offers an ethernet control option and smaller physical size while maintaining the superior performance of the 2200 family of products. 10 MHz to 2.3 GHz 100 MHz steps Synthesizer core TOO ADD RESOLUTION { A7 Reference Generator and Scaler TO EXPAND FREQUENCY RANGE A17 Frequency Extension 10 MHz to 9.2 GHz A18 Frequency Extension 10 MHz to 18.4 GHz Specifications: STANDARD 19 “ RACK CHASSIS CONFIGURATIONS Interface 10 MHz to 2.299999 GHz Model Attenuation Standard Pulse SLOW SWITCHING SPEED The 2200 switches between any two frequencies 10 MHz-18 GHz in less than 1 µsec with 0.1 Hz resolution. The switching time is measured from the time the 2200 receives a strobe command to switch until the phase detector output shows arrival at new frequency. The 2200 is unique: the larger the resolution, the faster the switching speed with 1 GHz resolution or more typically switching in less than 250 nsec. PHASE NOISE The 2200 provides sub-microsecond switching and superior phase noise performance simultaneously. A19 Output Switch A5 Adds 0.1 Hz step FM Internal Any 5 MHz or 10 MHz Frequency Standard at a level of 0 dBm +/- 2dB A10 100 MHz steps A8 Adds 1 MHz step 2200 REFERENCE OSCILLATOR: External A16 Frequency Extension 10 MHz to 4.6 GHz Range Same as Reference Oscillator 10 MHz quartz oscillator aging rate 5 x 10-9/day after 24 hours (in normal operating environment) A9 Adds 10 MHz step Frequency FREQUENCY ACCURACY AND STABILITY: Offset from carrier 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 20 kHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 40 MHz Carrier Frequency 100 MHz 600 MHz 1.2 GHz -100 -113 -128 -145 -147 -147 -147 0 0 0 -73 -86 -101 -126 -128 -128 -128 -67 -80 -95 -120 -122 -122 -122 18.4 GHz -61 -74 -89 -114 -116 -116 -116 -55 -68 -83 -108 -110 -110 -110 SPURIOUS SIGNALS Interface FAST 0 2.4 GHz 4.6 GHz 9.2 GHz -79 -92 -107 -132 -134 -134 -134 Includes internal reference phase noise dBc 2202 -85 -98 -113 -138 -140 -140 -140 IEEE-488/BCD 10 MHz to 3.999999 GHz * 2204 0 0 0 0 IEEE-488/BCD 10 MHz to 18.399999 GHz 2218 0 0 0 0 IEEE-488/BCD O : Optional * : Option 112 extends the frequency coverage to 4.599 999 GHz RF OUTPUT Frequency Range (GHz) 0.05 to 2.3 2.3 to 4.6 4.6 to 9.2 Non-Harmonic -70 -62 -56 9.2 to 18 -50 Sub-Harmonic ** -40 -40 -30 -30 Harmonic *** -25 -25 -25 -25 * 560 to 800 MHz: -20 dBc ** Option 123: -55 dBc *** FA 4000-1: -50 dBc FREQUENCY SWEEP MODES Auto: Sweep repeats continually after trigger event or external trigger. Single: Single sweep activated by front panel keyboard Level: +10 dBm Levelling: ±2 dB (±5° C of Calibration Temperature) Sweep Speed: Sweep repeats automatically 1 ms, 10 ms and 100 ms per step The synthesizer has the following speeds and resolutions: Impedance: 50 Ohm VSWR: 2.0 : 1 (Nominal) 1.8 : 1 (below 2.3 GHz) A. Internally generated step clock: a. 10-microsecond to 10 millisecond dwell time 2.5 microsecond/dwell resolution Settling Time (Amplitude): 2 µsec maximum (1 µsec typical); to be within +/-2 dB of final amplitude 2 b. 1 0 millisecond to 2.5 second dwell time 2.5 millisecond/dwell resolution Aeroflex Signal & Control Solutions www.aeroflex.com/ASCS • [email protected] Revision Date: 8/19/2013 2200 Series OEM Modular Synthesizer SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS B. E xternal trigger-generated clock 10 microseconds minimum step time OPTIONS: In conjuction with above: OPTION 101, ADDED DDS FOR ENHANCED FREQUENCY RESOLUTION, MODULE A5 Sweep Up: Frequency sweeps from lower frequency to upper frequency, then returns back to lower frequency. Opt 101 Hertz Frequency Range Sweep Down: F requency sweeps from upper frequency to lower frequency, then returns back to upper frequency. 10 MHz to 2.3 GHz Sweep Up/Down: F requency sweeps from lower frequency to upper frequency, then from upper frequency to lower frequency. 2.3 to 4.6 GHz 0.1 4.6 to 9.2 GHz 0.2 9.2 to 18.4 GHz 0.4 Number of Steps: Selectable from 1 to 10,000 steps Step Size: Selectable, any step size consistent with resolution of unit Stop Sweep: Causes internal sweep to halt immediately. Return control to command level. REMOTE PROGRAMMING CONTROL INTERFACE 44 Bits Parallel BCD TTL Compatible; Positive True with Strobe. Mating Connector: 3M P/n 3564-1000. In addition to standard Interface IEEE-488-1978, all functions controlled from the front panel, with the exception of the power line switch, are programmable with the same accuracy and resolution as in manual mode. 0.1 OPTION 120, FM MODULATION Frequency Range (MHz) Peak Deviation Wide (MHz) 10-69 70-139 140-279 280-559 560-1149 1150-2299 2300-4599 4600-9199 9200-18399 +/- MHz Narrow MHz 2 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.8 1.6 3.2 6.4 12.8 OPTION 121, PROGRAMMABLE FM, MAINTAINS CONSTANT DEVIATION ACROSS FREQUENCY RANGE GENERAL Operating Temperature Range 0° to +52°C (per MIL-PRF 28800F, Sect. 3.8.2.2 & 3.8.2.2.2) Non Operating Temperature Range -40 to +71°C (per MIL-PRF 28800F, Sect. 3.2.2.1 & 3.8.2.1.2) Relative Humidity (Non-condensing) 5 to 95% +/- 5% (per MIL-PRF 28800F, Sect. 3.8.2.3 & 3.8.2.3.2) Altitude (Operating) 15000 ft (4600 m) (per MIL-PRF 28800F, Sect. 3.8.3) Altitude (Non-operating) 15000 ft (4600 m) (per MIL-PRF 28800F, Sect. 3.8.3) Frequency Range (MHz) 10-1149 1150-18399 Peak Deviation (MHz) 0.01, 0.1, 1 0.1, 1, 10 *Note: Optional peak deviation drive level down to 1 V pk. External only FM: coupling mode: DC: AC: 3 dB Bandwidth DC to 5 MHz 50 Hz to 5 MHz OPTION 122, PULSE MODULATION On/OFF ratio: 60 dB Rise/Fall time: 10 nsec OPTION 125, FAST ATTENUATOR, SOLID STATE Shock (Functional) 15g, 11 ms half-sinusoidal wave (per MIL-PRF 28800F, Sect. 3.8.5.1) Bench Handling (MIL-PRF 28800F, Sect. 3.8.5.3, Class 3) Frequency Range: Attenuation Range: Attenuation Increment: Switching Time: 0.5 to 18 GHz 0 to 60 dB 0.25 dB 1 µsec max OPTION 128, SLOW ATTENUATOR, MECHANICAL Vibration, Sinusoidal 5-55 Hz, 0.33 mm double amplitude, 15 minutes per each of three orthogonal axes, resonance search and dwell times (per MIL-PRF 28800F, Sect.3.8.4.2, Class 3) Fungus Resistance All material used shall not support fungus growth Option 213- Memory Table 8,192 locations. Addressable via separate frequency control bus, randomly or sequentially using internal or external trigger at 10 usec per step. Table must be downloaded by user. Frequency Range: Attenuation Range: 10 MHz to 18.4 GHz 0 to 120 dB (Total RF output power range is +13 dBm to -107 dBm in 1 dB steps) Switching Time (Amplitude): 20 msec max (to be within +/- 2 dB at selected amplitude for levels above -60 dB and +/- 2.5 dB for levels above -60 dB or less. (Options continued next page) 3 Aeroflex Signal & Control Solutions www.aeroflex.com/ASCS • [email protected] Revision Date: 8/19/2013 2200 Series OEM Modular Synthesizer SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS Options (Con’t) Synthetic Option Designed for applications in synthetic test systems. Electrical specifications are the same as these for standard units listed on this datasheet. Available options are the same as well. In addition, the synthetic option configuration has the following characteristics: Ethernet Interface High power output: For output frequencies between 3.0 & 6.6 GHz, the output power can be increased by 3 dB, yielding a maximum output level of +16 dB and an RF output power range of +16 dBm to -104 dBm in 1 dB steps) when option 128 is installed. Physical Dimensions: Dimensions: 3u, 19” Rack Mountable 20” depth Note: Blank front panel available Aeroflex Signal & Control Solutions Aeroflex Microelectronic Solutions 40 Industrial Way East Eatontown , NJ 07724 [USA] Fax: (732) 460-0214 ISO 9001:2008 certified 35 South Service Rd Plainview, NY 11803 [USA} Fax: (516) 694-4823 Sales Phone: (732) 460-0212 [email protected] www.aeroflex.com/Microwave www.aeroflex.com/ASCS Aeroflex Control Componen. reserves the right to make changes to any products and services herein at any time without notice. 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