PROGRAMMABLE DELAY LINE Programmable Delay Line • • • • • • Specifications 8001 | SMA Custom programmable delay DC to 18.0 GHz Phase shift RF/Microwave signals Precise, repeatable, and accurate delay Custom total delay (max. 200.0 ns) and step size (min. 10.0 ps) Control Interface: GPIB (IEEE 488.2), Ethernet TCP/IP, and RS-232 Application Resolution (Step Size) [ps]: 10 ps (min.) Specified by customer Delay Range [ns]: 200 ns (max.) Specified by customer Sections: Up to 16x binary steps (16 sections) Steps are binary multiple of smallest step size, e.g. 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x etc. Power Handling: Average (CW): 10 Watts Peak: 50 Watts Operating Temperature: +10 ºC to +30 ºC Control: Ethernet (TCP/IP), GPIB (IEEE 488.2), and RS-232 Settling time: 50 ms (max.) Weight (min.): 8.8 Lbs (4.0 kg.) Physical: 13 ¾˝ L x 12 7/8˝ W x 5 ¼˝ H Anywhere you need to apply a delay or phase shift without affecting the RF application signal under test: • Satellite and GPS Satellite simulation testing • Phase Array Radar and Antenna Testing • Synchronization and timing of clock sources • Clock synchronization in BERT machines for eye pattern generation • Timing and shaping of laser pulses • Phase Shifters (e.g. noise cancellation loops, phase comparators, and precise phase shift for quadrature lock in phase noise analyzers) Part Number Selector Description The 8001-100A Programmable Delay Line offers a range of variable programmable delays that is specified by the customer for RF/microwave signal applications. The delay line can be custom tailored to 200.0 ns maximum in total delay with a minimum step size starting at 10.0 ps. The 8001-100A Series is the finest custom programmable delay line instrument available in the marketplace, with a wideband signal frequency input from DC to 18 GHz. All signal input and output connections are easily accessible on the front panel and are terminated with female SMA (50 Ohm impedance) connectors. The 8001-100A Series Instruments are programmable and can be controlled through GPIB (IEEE 488.2), Ethernet TCP/IP, and RS-232 (Serial) interfaces. 8001-100A 200 010 15 Family Total Delay [ns]* Resolution (Step Size) [ps]*: Sections ** 8001-100A = Programmable 1 = Total delay of 1 ns 010 = Step size of 10 ps 01 = 1 relay sections Delay Lines . … etc. 02 = 2 relay sections . . . . 200 = Total delay of . 200 ns 16 = 16 relay sections *Specified by customer in 16x sections or less. ** Number of relay sections [n] depends on the specified value of Total Delay and Step Size and needs to be calculated. It is limited to maximum of 16 sections. Consult with factory or use formula: (round down the given value to nearest integer) 7-2 Dow-Key Microwave • www.dowkey.com • 800.266.3695 AS9100/ISO-9001: 2000 Certified