PMI Model No. PFS-618-CD-1 is a high speed frequency synthesizer that operates over the frequency range of 6.0 to 18.0 GHz. This model covers the complete 6.0 to 18.0 GHz frequency in 100 kHz steps with an output power of +10 dBm minimum. The unit is accurate to within ±1 MHz and settles within 1 usec maximum.
This model features low SSB noise and a low spurious output of -55 dBc maximum. Harmonics are kept below -30 dBc. Frequency Modulation is offered and has a bandwidth of DC to 10 MHz with ± 400 MHz minimum at 100MHz / volt. The package is compact in size and measures only 6.48" x 6.23" x 2.0".
Specifications:
Frequency Range |
6.0 to 18.0GHz |
Frequency Step Size, Nominal (LSB) |
100kHz |
Power Output Level |
+10dBm Min. |
Power Variation |
5dB P-P (±2.5dB) Max. |
Frequency Accuracy |
±1MHz Max. |
Frequency Aging |
±2 PPM / Year |
Settling Time to 1MHz |
1usec |
Tuning Control |
Binary, TTL 17 Bits (Parallel) |
SSB Noise |
6.0 to 18.0GHz Max. |
@ 1kHz Offset |
-78dBc / Hz |
@ 100kHz Offset |
-96dBc / Hz |
@ 10MHz Offset |
-100dBc / Hz |
Spurious Output |
-55dBc Max. |
Harmonics |
-30dBc Max. |
Sub-Harmonics |
-55dBc Max. |
Reference |
Internal Reference |
Frequency Modulation |
|
Modulation Bandwidth |
DC to 10MHz |
Frequency Deviation |
±400MHz Min., 100MHz / Volt |
Control |
Analog |
Sensitivity |
1.1 : 1 |
Power Supply |
+12V @ 2.5A Max. |
|
-12V @ 0.6A Max. |
|
+5V @ 4A Max. |
|
-5V @ 2A Max. |
Connectors |
|
Control |
37 Pin Sub-D Male |
Power |
9 Pin Sub-D Male |
RF Output |
SMA Female |
Modulation Input |
SMA Female |
Size |
6.48" x 6.23" x 2.0" |
Environmental Ratings:
Temperature: |
-20ºC to +70 ºC Operating |