Technical Datasheet 2400C Series Microwave Signal Generators 10 MHz to 40 GHz Low Phase Noise and Fast-Switching Speed in a Single Unit

2400C Series Microwave Signal Generator Signal Generator Frequency Range The 2400C series Microwave Signal Generators include four models covering 10 MHz to 40 GHz. Model Number Frequency Range Available Options Option Add Internal and External Modulation Suite Add External Modulation Suite Add Rear Panel RF Output Connector Add Type-N RF Connector, for 2420C only Add 90 dB Mechanical Step Attenuator, for 2408C and 2420C models Add 90 dB Mechanical Step Attenuator, for 2426C model only Add 90 dB Mechanical Step Attenuator, for 2440C model only Add 110 dB Electronic Step Attenuator, for 2408C...

Advanced Synthesizer Technology The 2400C series Microwave Signal Generators provide state-of-the-art performance with fast switching speed and high output power without any compromise in signal purity. The 2400C series Microwave Signal Generators utilize Giga-tronics’ patented Accumulator High Frequency Feedback (AHFF™) technology that delivers fast switching speed along with low phase noise performance of -74 dBc/Hz @ 100 Hz, -97 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz and -93 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset on a 10 GHz carrier frequency. High Precision Power Output The 2400C series Microwave Signal Generators, with standard...

Automation Xpress Interface The 2400C Series offers unmatched frequency and power switching in list mode. However, this approach may not be suitable in some remote programming situations. For these cases, Automation Xpress offers fast remote operation that goes beyond just fast frequency switching. Automation Xpress, ensures unmatched CW frequency and power switching performance, providing fast and flexible data exchange rates for faster testing and more device throughput. Simpler to Operate The 2400C Series is designed to streamline user navigation by moving complex testing functions from the...

2400C Series Technical Specifications Frequency 2408C 2420C Range (with option 18) Frequency Accuracy Same as time base Frequency Resolution Power Slope Frequency Stability Internal Reference Output External Reference Frequency Input Frequency Deviation Recommended Input Level Reference Tuning Lock/Level Indicator (CW Mode Only) Voltage Range After 30 days Temperature stability over operating range of 0°C to +55°C after 30

Maximum Leveled Output Power in dBm Specification applies over 0 °C to 35 °C range and degrades < 2 dB from 35 °C to 55 °C Number in ( ) is for instruments with step attenuator option 26 Model Minimum Leveled Output Power in dBm Specification applies over 0 °C to 35 °C range and degrades < 2 dB from 35 °C to 55 °C Number in ( ) is for instruments with step attenuator option 26 Model Other Output Power Specifications Power Offset (CW Mode) Power Resolution Temperature Stability Output Source Match (ALC on) RF Power Level Accuracy (dB) Specifications apply over 15 °C to 35 °C range and degrades...

Frequency and Power Sweep Ramp Frequency Sweep Full Frequency Coverage Frequency Sweep Modes Frequency Sweep Resolution Option 43 Analog Sweep Option 43 provides very high resolution sweep Ramp Power Sweep Power Slope (CW Mode, List Mode) Ramp Output Z-Axis Blanking 5 intensity markers and 5 amplitude markers Remote Programming Hardware Interface GPIB (IEEE 488.2), RS-232, USB 2.0 (full speed, not high speed), Ethernet Software Interface (Standard) SCPI, GT12000, GT9000, GT900, GT7000, GT6000, Automation Xpress Interface AXI CW Switching (typ) 4000 Point List Download (typ) Execution Speed (IEEE...

List Mode Number of Points Frequency Settling Trigger Modes Continuous, Single Step, Single Sweep Step Time External, GPIB GET, Software Sweep Modes Digital Sweep Spectral Purity Maximum leveled output power or +6 dBm, whichever is lower. Specification for harmonics above instrument frequency range are typical 10 MHz to 2 GHz Maximum leveled output power or +6 dBm, whichever is lower. Specification for Sub-harmonics above instrument frequency range are typical 10 MHz to 2 GHz Specification is for offsets > 300 Hz. Specification is -45 dBc + 20 log(1/N) dBc typical for offsets < 300 Hz 10 MHz...

SSB Phase Noise - Specifications

Frequency Modulation9 (Specification applies for frequencies above 10 MHz) Modulation Index Rate ( 3 dB bandwidth) ± 5% at 5 kHz rate with 1.0 V peak input, 12.024 kHz/Vpk sensitivity ± 1V Input Impedance Modulation Index Peak Deviation ± 5% at 1 MHz rate with 1.0 V peak input, 2.4048 MHz/Vpk sensitivity Input Range Input Impedance High Rate Peak Deviation Input Range Deviation Limited Phase Modulation (Specification applies for frequencies above 10 MHz) Rate (3 dB Bandwidth) Peak Deviation ± 5% at 1 kHz rate with 1.0 V peak input, 3.83 rad/Vpk sensitivity Pulse Modulation (Specification applies...

Amplitude Modulation12 (Specification applies for frequencies above 10 MHz) Depth Rate (3 dB Bandwidth at carrier level of 0 dBm) ± 10% of setting at 1 kHz rate Range Internal Function Generator Waveforms Rate 0.01 Hz Same as time base 2 V peak to peak into 10 kΩ load Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp FM Modulation and Phase Modulation Source Resolution Accuracy Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Gaussian Noise Same as time base Continuous, Gated, Triggered, Pulse Burst (up to 300 pulses) 10 ns to 10 ms Pulse Repetition ± 2% of setting or ± 15 ns, whichever is greater. ± 0.08% nominal Pulse Modulation...

2400C Series Rear Panel I/O Connector Descriptions Connector Label Connector Type Rear Panel Output, option 22 only Internal modulation generator output; 2 Vp-p into 10 kΩ A +4 V video representation of the pulsed RF output signal Internal modulation generator output; 2 Vp-p into 10 kΩ Synchronization output pulse width > 75 ns width PULSE IN/PM TRIG IN 50 Ω, TTL levels, polarity selectable +5 V indicator for phase/level lock for CW mode and in list mode Used to trigger a list. Accepts a TTL level signal of > 50 ns width +5 V output indicator for band crossing, filter switching, and retraces...