Synthesizer applications abound with the more typical ones including wireless communications, precision clock sources, and radar and surveillance systems. To meet the evolving needs of such systems, the ultra-low-noise LN310 synthesizer covers the 1-to-310-MHz band with a +3 to +13 dBm output. It boasts 0.1-Hz resolution and a frequency switching speed below 5 s (to within 0.1 radian at new frequency). The device offers amplitude switching below 50 s (to within 0.25 dB at new frequency/amplitude). At a 100-MHz output, the synthesizer features less than 80 dBc discrete spurious with 152 dBc/Hz phase noise offset 100 kHz from the carrier. In contrast, a 310-MHz output translates into discrete spurious below 70 dBc and 142 dBc/Hz phase noise offset 100 kHz from the carrier. At 19 x 3.5 x 17.5 in. (relay rack or bench cabinet), it weighs 20 lbs. P&A: $3990; available with BCD or GPIB/USB/ LAN interfaces.
Programmed Test Sources, Inc., 9 Beaver Brook Rd., Littleton, MA 01460; (978) 486-3400, FAX: (978) 486-4495, Internet: www.programmedtest.com.
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Nancy Friedrich
RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies
Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.