Signal Source Fixes On 4 GHz

Nov. 21, 2012
A phase-locked frequency synthesizer provides stable 4-GHz signals for satcom applications when working with a 10-MHz reference source.

Model SFS4000C-LF is a RoHS-compliant frequency synthesizer for satellite-communications (satcom) and test applications. The fixed-frequency unit is phase locked at 4 GHz using a 10-MHz reference oscillator. The coaxial synthesizer delivers 0-dBm output power and exhibits phase noise of typically -102 dBc/Hz offset 10 kHz from the carrier with typical spurious content of -65 dBc. Second-harmonic levels are typically -15 dBc. The frequency source, which is supplied in a PLL-V12C package measuring 0.60 in. x 0.60 in. x 0.22 in., consists of a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) with power consumption of 30 mA at +5 VDC, as well as a phase-lock-loop (PLL) chip with power consumption of 11 mA at +3.3 VDC. It is designed for operating temperatures from -25 to +90°C.

Z-Communications, Inc., 14118 Stowe Dr., Ste. B,Poway, CA 92064; (858) 621-2700, (877) 808-1226, FAX: (858) 486-1927, e-mail: [email protected], www.zcomm.com.

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