2513

2500 Series
OEM Modular Synthesizer
Supports hundreds of fast switching, high spectral purity applications
Features:
•Truly modular construction
•Wide frequency range from a single unit
•Amplitude levelling
•Hop rates up to 5 Megahops/sec ideal for agile LO applications and
multiple emitter simulation with a minimum of hardware
•Wide variety of standard and custom interface options
•High performance modulation: chirp, pulse, AM and FM
•Easy to customize: Bandwidth Size Enhanced Performance
•Highest spectral purity
Description:
The Aeroflex 2500 Series synthesizers stand at the pinnacle of a family of frequency synthesizers
that exemplify cutting edge performance. The 2500 Series synthesizers are more reliable, ultra-fast,
exceptionally clean, and low cost. They are an ideal source for agile radar, radar simulators, radar
upgrades, fast antenna pattern testing, RCS measurements, and ultra-fast ATE. The high-speed source is
based on direct-synthesis techniques with generous use of sharp-rolloff bandpass filters for low-spurious
performance. The instrument is housed in a 3U rack-mountable chassis with display, keyboard, IEEE-488
interface, and parallel BCD interface for ultra-fast switching control. The architecture developed around
direct analog frequency synthesis is inherently insensitive to vibration - there are no VCOs or sensitive
phase lock loops. The components and modules supporting the architecture have also been selected
for their rugged and temperature stable qualities. The architecture has been implemented using the
advanced technology in an easily customizable configuration.
Phone: (516) 694-6700, 800-843-1553, Fax: (516) 694-2562
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SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS
Revision Date: 9/25/2013
2500 Series
OEM Modular Synthesizer
SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS
Specifications:
Spectral Purity:
Frequency Range and Resolution:
Model
Number
Frequency
Range (GHz)
2513
2518
2520
2526
Standard
Frequency
Resolution
0.5 to 13.5
0.5 to 18.0
0.3 to 20.0
0.3 to 26.5
1 Hz
1 Hz
1 Hz
1 Hz
Switching Speed: <200 ns continous hopping rate
Output Power: +10 dBm (50 Ω) nominal
Flatness:
±2 dB (±5°C of calibration temperature)
Amplitude setting: Within 2 dB of final level <200 ns
Reference Oscillator:
Internal: 100 MHz Quartz Oscillator, 5 x 10-8 per day after 30 days in
normal operating environment
External Tuning Input:
±2 VDC, pull range ± 100 Hz per volt nominal at 1 GHz
Frequency and Accuracy Stability:
Same as reference oscillator
Remote Programming Control Interfaces:
20 bits parallel BCD 1, 2, 4, 8 (1 MHz resolution)
Optional 44 bits parallel BCD 1, 2, 4, 8 (1 Hz resolution)
IEEE-488-1978
Phase Noise: Absolute SSB Phase Noise in dBc/Hz (includes
noise of internal reference)
Offset
from
carrier
Carrier Frequency (GHz)
0.5
1.0
3.0
8.0
10 Hz
-86
100 Hz
-105
1 kHz
-80
-71
-60
-55
-85
-99
-90
-84
-110
-95
-110
-110
-102
10 kHz
-130
-120
-124
-120
-113
100 kHz
-140
-132
-128
-122
-115
1 MHz
10 MHz
100 MHz
-142
-143
-143
-139
-148
-150
-132
-140
-150
-123
-136
-138
-116
-130
-132
Spurious and Harmonic Signals:
Frequency
Range (GHz)
Spurious
0.3 - 2.4
2.4 - 4.8
4.8 -13.5
13.5 - 20
20 - 26.5
(dBc)
Sub-Harmonics
(dBc)
Harmonics
(dBc)
-70
-70
-70
-64
-64
None
None
None
-60
-50
-50
-50
-50
-50
-50
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature:
-20 °C to 85 °C
Power Requirements:
Phase Coherence:
Frequency steps of 50 MHz from 0.5 to 13.5 GHz
100 MHz steps from 13.5 to 26.5 GHz
120/220/240 VAC ±10%, 50 to 400 Hz, 320 W, 380 VA
No user accessable non-volatile memory, so user extered parameters are erased when power is applied.
Finer steps possible as a special option - contact factory
Physical Dimensions:
Dimensions: 16.75” W x 5.22” H x 24.00” D
(42.55 x 13.66 x 60.66)
Weight:
~55 lbs (24.9 kg) for standard configuration
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18.0
2500 Series
OEM Modular Synthesizer
Standard Options (additional details are available in option
bullets)
FREQUENCY MODULATION OPTION
SENSITIVITY: 1.0 V peak for full scale deviation
The amplitude of the FM input signal must be adjusted to obtain the
desired deviation according to the output frequency range.
Source:
SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS
External Only
Input impedance: 50 Ω
Modes: DC and AC
2011 Hz Frequency Resolution
20210 MHz Phase Lock Capability, internal
reference can be phase locked to 10 MHz
signal at 0 dBm ±2 dB
Frequency Stability:
213
Memory Table
AC Mode - T
he FM Oscillator is phase locked to the synthesizer reference. Consequently the carrier has the same stability
as in CW Mode.
220
FM Chirp (Wideband FM)
221
Normalized FM
DC Mode - T
he FM Oscillator Phase Lock is unlocked to introduce
the DC or very low frequency FM signal. The oscillator
is thus free running.
222
Pulse Modulation
Linearity: <10% for maximum deviation
225
Fast Attenuator, 0-60 dB in 0.25 dB steps
with 1ms switching time
FM Deviation:
227
BPSK Modulation
228
Slow Attenuator
Frequency
Range (MHz)
Option 220
Deviation (MHz)
Optionminimum
300 - 600
600 - 1200
1200 - 2400
2400 - 4800
4800 - 13500
13500 -18000
20000 - 26500
±120.0
±120.0
±120.0
±120.0
±120.0
±240.0
±240.0
Rate
(MHz / ms)
350.0
350.0
350.0
350.0
350.0
700.0
700.0
STANDARD RATE = 5 MHz, 3 dB BW, Higher rates are available
as a special option.
Versions, Options and Accessories
Ordering
NumbersVersions
2513500 MHz to 13.5 GHz (0.5 MHz Resolution)
Keyboard Main Frame
2518500 MHz to 18.0 GHz (1 MHz Resolution)
Keyboard Main Frame
2520500 MHz to 20.0 GHz (1 MHz Resolution)
Keyboard Main Frame
2526500 MHz to 26.5 GHz (1 MHz Resolution)
Keyboard Main Frame 229SDifferential BCD, 100 Pin Connector
(for control cable lenghts excedding 3 ft)
24040 GHz Frequency Doubler, +10 dBm, SMA
(F) input, K(F) Output, Rack Mount Unit
Dimensions: 2.2”H x 19”W x 6”D, Weight <2 lbs.)
90519 Inch Standard Equipment Rack Mounting
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Note: Consult factory for custom options.
EXPORT CONTROL:
This product is controlled for export under the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A license from the U.S.
Department of State is required prior to the export of this
product from the United States.
EXPORT WARNING:
Aeroflex’s military products are controlled for export under the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and may not be
sold or proposed or offered for sale to certain countries including: Belarus, Burma, China, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Liberia, Libya, North
Korea, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, and Vietnam. See ITAR 126.1 for
complete information.
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2200 Series
OEM Modular Synthesizer
SIGNAL & CONTROL SOLUTIONS
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