Test Instrumentation Catalog Solving Demanding Aerospace and Defense Microwave Test Problems wideband Radar receiver calibration instrumentation Radar and high resolution Radar test low-noise local oscillator substitution wideband power amplifier testing replacing obsolete signal generators and network analyzers

Are your test needs changing? MTI Doppler Radar requires state-of-the-art ultra-low phase noise test signals Calibration of next generation wideband receivers requires fast, accurate frequency switching and measurement Instrumentation and high resolution Radar requires narrow pulse generation and broadband amplification Long-lived ATE requires easy replacement of obsolete test equipment Increased signal switching and routing requires well matched signal paths throughout the test system

Wideband Radar Receiver Calibration Wideband Radar receivers are used extensively in ES (Electronic Warfare Support), EA (Electronic Attack), and EP (Electronic Protection) systems. Calibration of these wideband receivers requires the generation of a large number of calibration frequency points across their operational bands. As thousands of calibration points need to be established across many GHz of frequency, the ability to tune, settle and measure at very high speeds is highly advantageous. The Giga-tronics 2500B is ideal for these data-intensive applications, providing fast frequency switching...

Instrumentation Radar and High Resolution Radar Test The testing of Instrumentation Radar, high resolution Radar and near field antenna requires a rapid stream of very narrow RF pulses with small frequency increments, either after a group of pulses or pulse-to-pulse. For example, testing may require pulse widths in the 10 ns to 20 ns range with relatively rapid pulse repetition intervals, and with frequency increments of 10 kHz to 1 MHz. The Giga-tronics 2500B series Microwave Signal Generators offer pulse widths as narrow as 10 ns with 3 ns typical rise and fall times.The 2500B can step frequency...

Low-Noise Local Oscillator Substitution Today's modern Radars have new performance challenges. They are tasked to produce detailed images used in surveillance for GMTI (Ground Moving Target Indicators): □ Protecting the nation's borders □ Finding suspected drug operations □ Detecting insurgent activities Important imaging Radar specifications include the ability to track slow moving objects. This means that low close-in phase noise is required to resolve these slow moving objects. Low noise, stable local oscillators are a critical component of any Radar design. Emulating oscillators in Radar...

Wideband Power Amplifier Testing There are many RF and microwave signals on the battlefield and on ships and aircraft. These critical signals range from communications to radar to navigation to IED jammers. Many of these critical signals rely on microwave power amplifiers to drive antennas or drive very high power transmitters. Regular testing and maintenance is required to verify amplifier performance and insure proper signal fidelity. The Giga-tronics model 8003 Scalar Network Analyzer is ideal for testing and characterizing microwave power amplifiers, making accurate measurements over a frequency...

Replacing Obsolete Signal Generators and Network Analyzers Replacing old obsolete signal generators in legacy automated test environments (ATE) presents a challenge mostly due to the inability to change theTest Program Sets (TPS). □ Changing a TPS typically reguires re-gualifying the test system □ The original code compilers may no longer be available □ The programmers who know the code may be long gone The solution to replacing an obsolete signal generator without impacting theTPS is to use a new signal generator that is code compatible with the old signal generator. The Giga-tronics 2500B series...

Products Microwave Signal Generators The Giga-tronics 2500B Microwave Signal Generators offer state-of-the-art performance: Fast switching speed and high output power without any compromise in signal purity. Narrow pulse for testing today’s high-resolution Radar. Ultra-low close-in phase noise, high-stability time base, fine resolution, multiple sweep modes and a full suite of analog modulation capabilities. 2500B Frequency Range Frequency Resolution Max Leveled Output Power Time Based Stability Switching Speed Phase Noise Microwave Power Amplifiers Wide frequency range eliminates the need for...

Products Microwave Power Meters and Sensors The Giga-tronics 8651B Single-Input Power Meter and 8652B Dual-Input Power Meter offer highperformance RF and Microwave power measurement with high accuracy and fast measurement speed. Giga-tronics also offers the GT-8550B family of USB Power Sensors. Key Specifications: Frequency Ranges to 50 GHz Power Ranges from -70 dBm to +47 dBm Measurement Speed up to 26,000 readings/sec Giga-tronics GT-8550B USB Power Sensor Scalar Network Analyzer The Giga-tronics 8003 Precision Scalar Analyzer combines a 90 dB wide dynamic range with the accuracy and linearity...

Microwave Signal Switching Solutions ATE signal switching for Satellite, MIC and Mil Radio Testing From off-the-shelf to tailored solutions ... meet your demanding requirements Giga-tronics designs and manufactures modular ASCOR brand switch products with a frequency range from DC to RF/microwave to 50 GHz and lightwave and the capability to switch from low-level to highpower signals. The ASCOR line offers a complete range of VXI™, PXI™, GPIB and LAN controlled switching and digital I/O modules for military/aerospace automatic test applications. If there is not already an off-the-shelf product...

Finding Solutions... ... the experts for RF/Microwave Test & Measurement Support services include application engineering assistance to help your team with integration and next-generation product and process technology. Repair Service All repairs are certified and traceable to NIST, and include calibration to published factory specifications □ Repair record retention □ Factory-authorized hardware, firmware, and software upgrades, as applicable Calibration Services All calibrations are processed in full accordance with ANSI-Z-540-1 1994, ISO 10012, and □ Calibrations performed against same specifications...