FS2000 Series Fast Switching Synthesizer Supports hundreds of fast switching, high spectral purity applications. Features: • Ultra-fast Switching <1 μsec • Wide and Narrow Band • Exceptionally Clean and modular construction reduce MTTR (Mean Time to Repair). Interchangeability and commonality of boards and modules minimize spare parts requirements. FS-2000 frequency synthesizers have uncompromising performance. Switching speed is specified simply; less than 1 usecond between any two frequencies with any resolution- no ifs, ands, or buts. Close-in spectral purity is virtually that of the frequency reference, multiplied to the output frequency, while far-out noise decreases monotonically to the floor. No phase-locked loops, no complicated schemes. • An ideal source for: Simulators Radar RCS EW ATE Systems Subsystems Description: The FS-2000 family of frequency synthesizers operate in the frequency of 1 MHz to 18.4 GHz and offer submicrosecond frequency switching speed, and submicrosecond level correction, coupled with superb spectral purity. With an installed base supporting hundreds of submicrosecond switching and high spectral purity applications, the FS-2000 family are proven performers for a diverse range of stringent applications. Introduced in 1986, FS-2000 frequency synthesizers incorporate the most significant advances in frequency synthesizer technology and are based on Aeroflex’s patented wideband direct analog synthesis techniques. The technology has been constantly refined and enhanced so that today the family comprises more than thirty models and a host of options which assure that your application has a reliable, proven, signal source. Aeroflex’s FS-2000 is the most significant advance in Frequency Synthesizer technology in over 10 years. It is the first synthesizer to combine ultra fast switching, low phase noise, and low spurious over a wide frequency range. Aeroflex’s patented method achieves direct analog synthesis over an octave range. This combined with extensive hybridization enables the FS-2000 to be packaged in 1/3 the size of previous synthesizers. In addition, built-in fault isolation SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS Revision Date: 8/21/2013 Just simple, direct and reliable. The FS-2000 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 again to 9.2 and 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. Phone: (732) 460-0212, Fax: (732) 460-0214 www.aeroflex.com/ascs, email: [email protected] FS2000 Series Fast Switching Synthesizer SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS Best of Both Worlds The FS-2000B and keyboard controlled units provide all the performance of the sub-microsecond System Synthesizer and easy to use, incredibly clean, bench synthesizers. The FS-2000B is like two synthesizers in one; a 1 usec 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 FS-2000 for system development with the convenience of keyboard entry of frequency increments and sweeps, as well as IEEE-488 FS-2000-18, FS-2000B-9, FS2000B-4, FS-2000B-2 programming. 2 With the flip of a switch, the FS-2000B becomes a BCD programmable 1 usec switching synthesizer. Even if you do not need fast switching, the FS-2000B-18 is one of the lowest phase noise 18 FHz synthesizers available. The FS-2000 provides programmable and keyboard controlled modulation of AM and FM, and 1 usec frequency switching us to 4 GHz. The FS-2000C is also a pin-for-pin replacement for the Eaton/Ailtech 382/384M, with substantially improved performance and reliability. Aeroflex Signal & Control Solutions www.aeroflex.com/ASCS • [email protected] Revision Date: 8/21/2013 FS2000 Series Fast Switching Selection Guide Synthesizer SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS Option 122 – Pulse Modulation 0: Optional STD: Standard *3 - Standard 4/8 MMS module fits in 70001A main frame. On/off: Rise/Fall time: 60 dB 40 nS Available Options Frequency Range Model FS-2000 AM FM Pulse Slow 10 MHz to 2.3 GHz A-2 B-2 0 0 10 MHz to 4.0 GHz A-4 B-4 0 0 0 10 MHz to 9.2 GHz A-9 B-9 10 MHz to 18.4 GHz A-18 B-18 MMS-18 0 0 Refer to back page for complete list of Synthesizers and Options. **Refer to page 7 for complete outline drawings. Options: 0 0 BCD IEEE-488/BCD 2 2 BCD IEEE-488/BCD 2 2 BCD IEEE-488/BCD 2 2 BCD IEEE-488/BCD MSIB/IEEE-488 2 2 3* Option 125 – Fast Attenuator Frequency Range: Attenuation Range Attenuation Increments: Switching Time: 0.5 to 18 GHz 0 to 60 dB 0.25 dB 1 mS maximum Option 128 – Slow Attenuator FM Option 120 – wideband FM available for FS2000A/B 50-69 70-139 140-279 280-559 560-1149 1150-2299 2300-4599 4600-9199 9200-18399 0 0 Size” Fast 0 0 FS2000EW models incorporate wideband FM and FM active front panel indicator. Frequency Range (MHz) Standard Interface Attenuation Peak Deviation Wide (MHz) +/- MHz Narrow MHz 1.5 0.75 1.5 3.0 6.0 12.0 24.0 48.0 96.0 1/10 of wide Frequency Range: Attenuation Range: Attenuation Increments: Switching Time: 10 MHz-18.399 GHz 0 to 120 dB 1 dB 20 mS maximum Contact the factory for non-standard options such as phase modulation or requirements not satisfied by standard options. Option 121 – Programmable FM; maintains constant deviation Available for FS2000A Frequency Range (MHz) 50-1149 1150-18399 Peak Deviation (MHz) 0.01, 0.1, 1 0.1, 1, 10 Frequency Range: Source External Only Rate: DC: 0 to 5 MHz AC: 50 Hz to 5 MHz 3 Aeroflex Signal & Control Solutions www.aeroflex.com/ASCS • [email protected] Revision Date: 8/21/2013 SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS SWITCHING SPEED: The FS-2000 switches between any two frequencies. 50 MHz-18.4 GHz in less than 1 msec. the switching time is measured: From the time the FS-2000 receives a strobe command to switch until the phase dector output shows arrival at new frequency. The FS-2000 is unique: the larger the step, the faster the switching speed: with 1 GHz steps and larger, typically switching in less than 250 nsec. 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 50 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. Modularity for Custom Configurations PHASE NOISE: The FS-2000 provides sub-microsecond switching and superior phase noise performance. The absolute phase noise curve below shows the actual output which includes the noise contribution of the internal 10 MHz Standard. The residual phase noise of the FS-2000 is also shown below. This indicates that if a lower noise external reference (5 MHz, 10 MHz or 100 MHz) is used, the phase noise theoretically can approach the residual phase noise of the FS-2000. Shock and vibration mounting available 4 Aeroflex Signal & Control Solutions www.aeroflex.com/ASCS • [email protected] Revision Date: 8/21/2013 FS2000 Series Fast Switching Synthesizer SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS Specifications FREQUENCY: Frequency Switching Speed: Model Range FS-2000 A/B-2 50 MHz to 2300 MHz (2299,999999 MHz) FS-2000 A/B-4 50 MHz to 4000 MHz (3999,999999 MHz)* FS-2000 A/B-9 50 MHz to 9200 MHz (9199,999998 MHz) FS-2000 A/B-18 50 MHz to 18400 MHz (18399,999996 MHz) 1 msec maximum for any step size between any two frequencies. Amplitude Settling Time 2 msec maximum; to be within +2 dB of final amplitude. *Option 112 extends upper frequency to 4600 MHz (4599,999999 MHz) Accuracy and Stability: Model Resolution FS-2000-2, -4: 1.0 Hz Standard 0.1 Hz Option 101 FS-2000-9: 2.0 Hz Standard 0.2 Hz Option 101 FS-2000-18: 4.0 Hz Standard 0.4 Hz Option 101 Same as Reference Oscillator Reference Oscillator: Internal: 10 MHz Quartz Oscillator Aging rate 5 x 10-9/day after 24 hours (in normal operating environment) External: Any 5 MHz or 10 MHz Frequency Standard at a level of 0 dBm + 2 dB Spectral Purity: Absolute SSB Phase Noise in dBc/Hz (includes noise at internal reference) Offset from Carrier Carrier Frequency 100 MHz 600 MHz 1.2 GHz 2.4 GHz 4.6 GHz 9.2 GHz 18.4 GHz 10 Hz 100 85 79 73 67 61 55 100 Hz 113 98 92 86 80 74 68 1 kHz 128 113 107 101 95 89 83 20 kHz 145 138 132 126 122 116 110 100 kHz 147 140 134 128 122 116 110 10 MHz 147 140 134 128 122 116 110 40 MHz 147 140 134 128 122 116 110 5 Aeroflex Signal & Control Solutions www.aeroflex.com/ASCS • [email protected] Revision Date: 8/21/2013 FS2000 Series Fast Switching Synthesizer SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS Specification (con’t): SPURIOUS SIGNALS: DIGITAL SWEEP: SWEEP MODES Frequency Range (MHz) 50 to 2300 Spurious Non-Harmonically Related -70 dBc Sub-Harmonically Related† -40 dBc 2300 to 4600 -62 dBc -40 dBc 4600 to 9200 9200 to 18000 -56 dBc -50 dBc -30 dBc -30 dBc (f/2, 3f/2, etc) Sweep repeats automatically Single: Single sweep activated by front panel keyboard SWEEP MODES: Sweep Speed:Sweep repeats automatically 1 ms, 10 ms and 100 ms per step External - Synchronized variable to 700 µsec per step IN CONJUNCTION WITH ABOVE: Harmonics‡ -25 dBc* *560 to 800 MHz Auto: †Option -25 dBc -25 dBc -25 dBc 123: -55 dBc ‡FA 4000-1: -50 dBc Sweep Up:Frequency sweeps from lower frequency to upper frequency, then return back to lower frequency. Sweep Dn:Frequency sweeps from upper frequency to lower frequency, then return back to upper frequency. OUTPUT: Level: +10 dBm Leveling: ±2 dB (±5°C of Calibration Temperature) Impedance: 50 W Sweep Up/Dn:Frequency sweeps from lower frequency to upper frequency, then from upper frequency to lower frequency. REMOTE PROGRAMMING CONTROL INTERFACE: No. of Steps: INTERFACE: Step Size:Selectable, any size consistent with resolution of unit. Standard:44 Bits Parallel BCD TTL Compatible; Positive True with Strobe. Mating Connector: 3M P/n 3564-1000 B Chassis Only: 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. Stop Sweep:Causes internal sweet to halt immediately. Return control to command level. GENERAL: OPERATING Temperature Range: Physical Dimensions: Weight FS-2000: 46 lbs. (20.9 kg) Fs-2000A, FS-2000B or FS-2000C: 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) Dimensions F S-2000: 8.37” W x 5.22” H x 25.0” D (21.26 x 13.26 x 63.5 cm) FS-2000A, FS-2000B or FS-2000C: 16.75” x 5.22” H x 23.88” D (42.55 x 13.26.60.66 cm) Aeroflex Signal & Control Solutions www.aeroflex.com/ASCS • [email protected] Revision Date: 8/21/2013 0° to 50°C Power Requirements: 120/250 VAC 48 to 440 Hz, 250 Watts C Chassis Only:In addition to standard Interface: Modulation control interface; Pin-for-Pin replacement for EAton/Ailtech 382/382 M. Mating Connector: 3M P/N 3366-1000. 6 Selectable from 1 to 10,000 steps. FS2000 Series Fast Switching Synthesizer SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS Model Description: FS-2000A-2 10 MHz to 2.3 GHz (1 MHz resolution) FS-2000B-210 MHz to 2.3 GHz (1 Hz resolution) keyboard main frame (includes GPIB) FS-2000A-4 10 MHz to 4.0 GHz (1 Hz resolution) FS-2000B-410 MHz to 4.0 GHz (1 Hz resolution) keyboard main frame (includes GPIB) FS-2000A-9 10 MHz to 9.2 GHz (2 Hz resolution) FS-2000B-910 MHz to 9.2 GHz (2 Hz resolution) keyboard main frame (includes GPIB) FS-2000A-18 10 MHz to 18.4 GHz (4 Hz resolution) FS-2000B-1810 MHz to 18.4 GHz (4 Hz resolution) keyboard main frame (includes GPIB) FS-2000-MMS-18** 10 MHz to 18.4 GHz (0.4 Hz resolution) includes frequency modulation Output Level Control +10 to -110 dBm in 1 dB Steps: Two 4-Slot MMs modules **MMs Does not include 70001A Main Frame Options: Model Description 101 (Up to 4 GHz, 0.1 Hz resolution) (4.6 to 9.2 GHz, 0.2 Hz resolution) (9.2 to 18.4 GHz, 0.4 Hz resolution) 112 Extends upper frequency of -4 to 4.6 GHz 116 100 MHz reference 117 Reversed fan for increased air flow with filter *120 Non-programmable wideband FM *122Pulse modulation 500 MHz to 4, 9, 18 GHz, 60 dB ON/OFF, 40 nsec R/F *123 Low sub-harmonics at -66 dBC 125 Fast attenuator 126High speed memory/HP 8510 interface (separate unit) 128 Slow attenuator 129 Differential BCD 904 Extra manual 905 Slides for full rack * These options available in A and B chassis only. 7 Aeroflex Signal & Control Solutions www.aeroflex.com/ASCS • [email protected] Revision Date: 8/21/2013 FS1200B Series Fast Switching Synthesizer SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS 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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