Anritsu EcoSyn Lite microwave synthesiser module

Anritsu is expanding its signal generator product line with the introduction of the EcoSyn Lite microwave synthesiser module, designed to deliver good phase noise, ultrafast switching speed and compact size. It complements the company’s high-performance Rubidium benchtop signal generators for use in a wide range of applications.

The device covers the 10 MHz to 20 GHz frequency range and delivers +18 dBm output power, making it suitable as LO for up/down converters in RF/microwave transceivers. Its non-harmonic spurious of –60 dBc delivers ultralow jitter and can be used as a clock source for Gbit ADC/DAC testing and in high-speed optical systems. It features phase noise performance of –126 dBc/Hz (typical) at 10 GHz and 10 kHz offset.

The product has ultrafast frequency switching time of less than 50 µs in Triggered list mode, making it suitable for use in ATE (automatic test equipment) rack applications where fast frequency switching speed saves testing time. Switching speed is also important in radar cross-section (RCS) measurements necessary to establish radar signatures for known targets, such as aircraft, ships and missiles, as well as in antenna testing.

The module is housed in a portable, compact, 4″ x 4″ x 0.8″ form factor, making it suitable for use in space-constrained applications which require an instrumentation-grade CW signal source. It supports USB and SPI interfaces for remote control and is powered using a +12 VDC source. It supports standard SCPI and QuickSyn native commands, which make developing scripts for remote control and automation easy and user-friendly.