6815.qxd 02/Dec/2004 13:39 Page 1 Microwave IFR 6813/6815 Microwave Generator Low Phase Noise Synthesized Source with 1Hz resolution • Three models covering frequencies: 10 MHz to 20 GHz 10 MHz to 40 GHz 10 MHz to 46 GHz • Optional step attenuators • Integrated FM option, external FM standard, swept, CW and CW list mode available • Optional trigger board • Modular design for rapid service • Built-in user level calibration Synthesized Generator The synthesized generator has low phase noise and 1 Hz frequency resolution. VCOs are used for frequencies above 3 GHz and an integrated RF synthesizer for the 10 MHz to 3 GHz range. Internal filtering results in excellent harmonic performance of <-55 dBc. List Mode Frequency list mode provides up to 1024 frequencies that can be entered into a list and output on receipt of a trigger command. The trigger modes comprise: internal continuous, internal single step, RS-232 control lines and external. The trigger sources can be from either: menu softkey, GPIB or RS-232 command (GET or *TRG) or a TTL trigger if the optional trigger board is fitted. List mode can be enabled in either forward or reverse direction through the frequency list. Several lists can be stored as instrument settings to internal memory or floppy disks. By using a 6230A or L series detector it is possible to carry out level calibration. SPECIFICATION SOURCE Functionality Synthesized CW Frequency List mode External frequency modulation Optional step attenuators are available to set low output powers for amplifier or receiver testing. In CW mode the generator can be used for local oscillator substitution. A power sweep is provided for amplifier gain compression testing. External FM can be applied by connecting an AF source to the rear panel. With the FM option, an internal generator provides frequency modulation of the source. Synthesized sweeper CW Power sweep Internal frequency modulation with Option 023 Frequency Range 6813 10 MHz to 20 GHz 6815 10 MHz to 46 GHz 6815R 10 MHz to 40 GHz Resolution (Settable) When used with a scalar analyzer the generator provides a swept synthesized output for frequency characterization of components and systems. For the very latest specifications visit 6813 6815 1 Hz to 20 GHz 1 Hz to 46 GHz www.aeroflex.com 6815.qxd 02/Dec/2004 13:39 Page 2 Internal Modulation Generator Option 023 & 022 (Group Delay) CW Accuracy (Frequency Standard error x Frequency) ± 10 Hz FM Source Modulation signal: sinewave, 0.1 Hz to 500 kHz, resolution 0.1 Hz Other specifications as for External Frequency Modulation except: Swept Accuracy (Typical) 300 ms Step Time 10 MHz to 3 GHz 3 GHz to 46 GHz <20 kHz <200 kHz 1 ms Step Time 10 MHz to 3 GHz 3 GHz to 46 GHz <1 kHz <10 kHz 10 ms Step Time 10 MHz to 3 GHz 3 GHz to 46 GHz <100 Hz <1 kHz Accuracy (1 kHz modulating frequency) 20 - 400 kHz deviation ±5 % of indication ±1 Hz excluding residual FM Pulse Generator Source List Mode Step Time <500 µs minimum step time per point 10 MHz to 3 GHz <4 kHz 3 GHz to 46 GHz <40 kHz Levelled Power Range 6813 6815 10 MHz to 20 GHz 10 MHz to 8 GHz 8 GHz to 20 GHz 6815R 20 GHz to 24 GHz 24 GHz to 40 GHz 40 GHz to 46 GHz -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 to to to to to to +10 dBm +8 dBm +5 dBm +4 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm typ* +10 dBm typ +7 dBm typ +6 dBm typ +3 dBm typ * Excluding the effect of connector moding 6813 + Option 011 (70 dB Step Attenuator) 10 MHz to 3 GHz -80 to +8 dBm 3 GHz to 20 GHz -80 to +7 dBm 6813 + Option 012 (90 dB Step Attenuator) 10 MHz to 3 GHz -100 to +8 dBm 3 GHz to 20 GHz -100 to +7 dBm 6815/6815R + Option 013 (70 dB Step Attenuator) 10 MHz to 8 GHz -10 to +6 dBm +8 dBm typ 8 GHz to 20 GHz -10 to +2 dBm +4 dBm typ 20 GHz to 24 GHz -10 to +1 dBm +3 dBm typ 24 GHz to 40 GHz -10 to -3 dBm 0 dBm typ Note: For option 002 (Field Replaceable connectors) guaranteed levelled output is reduced by 0.5 dB. Settable Power Range* -110 dBm to +20 dBm *dependant on attenuator option Modes Single Pulse Trigger Modes External, Internal continuous Pulse Widths (PW) 120 ns to >1 second Resolution 120 ns Pulse Period (PRI) 240ns to 7 seconds (PRF <1 Hz to 4.16 MHz) Resolution 120 ns Pulse Delay Zero to 100 ms where zero is <120 ns ref trigger or sync pulse falling edge Resolution 120 ns Sync Output 120 ns pulse referred to trigger. Available at trigger socket Inputs/Outputs Trigger in/out Rear panel BNC connector provides either trigger input or sync output dependant upon trigger mode. TTL level Internal Levelling Accuracy at 0 dBm (no options fitted) 10 MHz to 3 GHz, ± 0.7 dB 3 GHz to 24 GHz, ± 1.0 dB 24 GHz to 40 GHz, ± 1.5 dB Levelled Power Accuracy With Options 011, 012 and 013 10 MHz to 3 GHz <±1 dB (± 0.3 dB ± 2% of attenuator setting in dB whichever is greater) 3 GHz to 24 GHz <±1 dB (± 1 dB ± 4% of attenuator setting in dB whichever is the greater) 24 GHz to 40 GHz <±1.5 dB (± 1 dB ± 4% of attenuator setting in dB whichever is the greater) Linearity (No Options Fitted) Over Levelled Power Range Relative to 0 dBm Settable Power Resolution 0.01 dB 10 MHz to 40 GHz Power Sweep Range (from Maximum Levelled Power) Without Attenuator Power Stability With Temperature (Typical) 10 MHz to 40 GHz >20 dB <±0.5 dB <0.1 dB/°C Harmonics and Sub-Harmonics Over Levelled Power Range External Frequency Modulation Peak deviation (1 V peak input) 10 MHz - 375 MHz 1 kHz to 5 MHz 375 MHz - 750 MHz 250 Hz to 1.25 MHz 750 MHz - 1.5 GHz 500 Hz to 2.5 MHz 1.5 GHz - 3 GHz 1 kHz to 5 MHz 3 GHz - 46 GHz 20 kHz to 1 MHz Accuracy (1 kHz modulating frequency) 20-400 kHz deviation ±3 % of indication ±1 Hz excluding residual FM -3 dB bandwidth, AC coupled mode 10 MHz - 3 GHz 3 GHz - 46 GHz <100 Hz to >1 MHz typical <100 Hz to >500 kHz typical -3 dB bandwidth, DC coupled mode 10 MHz - 3 GHz 3 GHz - 46 GHz DC to >1 MHz typical DC to >500 kHz typical Harmonics <70 MHz, <-25 dBc 70 MHz to 24 GHz, <-55 dBc 24 GHz to 40 GHz, <-20 dBc Sub-Harmonics 10 MHz to 3 GHz, <-60 dBc 3 GHz to 20 GHz, none 24 GHz to 40 GHz, <-40 dBc Spurious Signals (Typical) For carrier frequencies <375 MHz Offset: 30 kHz to 150 kHz, <-50 dBc 150 kHz to 1 MHz, <-55 dBc > 1 MHz, <-55 dBc 6815.qxd 02/Dec/2004 13:40 Page 3 For carrier frequencies >375 MHz Offset: 30 kHz to 150 kHz, <-50 dBc 150 kHz to 1 MHz, <-60 dBc > 1 MHz, <-60 dBc Ageing ± 2 in 107 per year (OCXO) External Frequency Standard 1 MHz or 10 MHz, Connector: BNC Phase Noise <dBc/Hz in CW mode CW Freq (GHz) 0.3 0.6 1 3 4 6 10 20 24 40 Frequency offset 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 Hz -88 -90 -87 -76 -75 -71 -68 -60 -58 -55 -90 -99 -92 -86 -82 -80 -73 -74 -64 -63 -101 -114 -109 -100 -97 -94 -87 -84 -76 -75 100 kHz 1 MHz REAR PANEL CONNECTORS -110 -130 -129 -120 -111 -101 -100 -93 -80 -79 -135 -140 -140 -138 -120 -110 -110 -105 -103 -100 RS-232 9 way D-type connector, male, Baud rate 300 to 9600 GPIB Interface GPIB is IEEE 488.1 and 488.2 compatible. Frequency Standard In/Out BNC 1 MHz or 10 MHz input and 10 MHz output selectable from front panel Mod In/Out BNC Mod in/out Rear panel BNC connector, TTL level.Impedance approx 100 Ω External Monitor Standard VGA, 640 by 480 color output, 15 way high density D-type female connector Voltage Output Auxiliary 9-pin connector. Settable for 0 to 10 V ramp, fixed voltage External Levelling Input Input voltage range: 0 to +1 V, Connector: BNC (f) TRIGGER BOARD OPTION 24 Measured Phase Noise at 1 GHz External Trigger Input Connector: BNC (f) TTL input to trigger sweep in frequency list mode, Connector: BNC (f) Lock Output Connector: BNC (f) TTL output indicating source locked GENERAL FEATURES Display Color active matrix TFT liquid crystal display with 16.5 cm (6.5”) visible diagonal Data Storage and Firmware Upgrade 3.5” floppy disc drive, 1.44 Mb Measured Phase Noise at 10 GHz Weight – Model and Option Dependent Source Match (Typical) 16 kg (35 Ib) Size (Not including front handles) 230 mm H x 430 mm W x 570 mm D (9“ H x 17“ W x 22“ D) 1 MHz to 3 GHz, <-15 dB 3 GHz to 20 GHz, <-10 dB 20 GHz to 40 GHz, <-8 dB Power Supply Output Connector 6813 Precision N type, female (standard) or Precision 3.5 mm, female (option) 6815 Precision 2.92 mm female or Field replaceable connectors (option) FREQUENCY STANDARD Internal 10 MHz OCXO Drift ± 5 in 108 over 0 to 55°C For the very latest specifications visit Auto-sensing 90 V to 265 V, 45 Hz to 65 Hz AC. Plus 90 V to 110 V, 400 Hz AC. Consumption 150 W Rated Range of Use Temperature Humidity 6813 0 to +50°C 6815 +5°C to +45°C Up to 93% RH at +40°C Conditions of Storage and Transportation Temperature Humidity Altitude -40 to +71°C Up to 93% RH at +40°C Up to 4570 m (15000 ft) www.aeroflex.com 6815.qxd 02/Dec/2004 13:40 Page 4 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Conforms with the protection requirements of the EEC Council Directive 89/336/EEC. Conforms with the limits specified in the following standards: IEC/EN61326-1 : 1997, RF Emission Class B, Immunity Table 1, Performance Criteria B SAFETY Specifications involving 2.92 mm connectors above 40 GHz are not traceable to national standards as these do not exist at present. Typical specifications are non-warranted. ACCESSORIES 6230A/L SCALAR DETECTORS Conforms with the requirements of EEC Council Directive 73/23/EEC (as amended) and the product safety standard IEC/EN 61010-1 : 2001 + C1 : 2002 + C2 : 2003 for class 1 portable equipment, for use in a Pollution Degree 2 environment. The instrument is designed to be operated from an Installation Category 2 supply. Accessories for level calibration 6230A series Standard Detectors (-65 dBm to +20 dBm) typical ACCESSORIES Miscellaneous Electrical Cables VERSIONS AND OPTIONS When ordering please quote the full ordering number information. 43129/189 43139/042 GPIB Cable BNC (m) to BNC (m) 1.5 m Standard Microwave Cables Ordering Numbers Versions 6813 6815 6815R 10 MHz to 20 GHz Generator 10 MHz to 46 GHz Generator 10 MHz to 40 GHz Generator 54351/022 54351/025 54351/027 0.5 m, 18 GHz, N (m) to N (m) 0.5 m, 26.5 GHz, 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m) 0.5 m, 40 GHz, 2.92 mm (m) to 2.92 mm (m) 56534/901 Precision Fixed Coaxial Attenuator 3 dB DC to 18 GHz 5 W, N(m) to N(f) 56534/902 Precision Fixed Coaxial Attenuator 6 dB DC to 18 GHz 5 W, N(m) to N(f) 56534/903 Precision Fixed Coaxial Attenuator 10 dB DC to 18 GHz 5 W, N(m) to N(f) 56534/904 Precision Fixed Coaxial Attenuator 20 dB DC to 18 GHz 5 W, N(m) to N(f) Attenuators Supplied Accessories 46882/662 43123/076 37591/755 Operating Manual AC Supply Lead Front Panel Cover 002 Field Replaceable Precision N (f) or 3.5 mm (f) RF Connectors (6813), 2.92 mm (f) 6815, 6815R 20 GHz 70 dB Step Attenuator (only available for 6813) 26.5 GHz 90 dB Step Attenuator (only available for 6813) 40 GHz 70 dB Step Attenuator (only available for 6815) Internal Modulation Trigger board Options 011 012 013 023 024 Complementary Product 6146 6147 54441/019 500 MHz to 18 GHz Pulse Modulator 70 MHz to 40 GHz Pulse Modulator AC Power Supply for 6146 & 6147 MISCELLANEOUS 46885/038 46880 46882/351 84501 46662/695 54152/001 54211/008 Rack Mount Kit for 6800 Service Manual Maintenance Manual Soft Carrying Case Flight Case 3.5 mm Torque Wrench Compact Keyboard Note : All specifications quoted are for operation at calibration temperature ±3°C. 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