Description

[2024 Q3 Update: New R22 hardware now shipping!]

New hardware combines output bands into a single SMA output!

The incredibly compact SG22000L Microwave Signal Generator delivers the widest frequency coverage on the market for its size and price. The single output band covers the ENTIRE range of 60 to 22000+ MHz. Output power is calibrated between -5 and +13dBm with < 0.1dB resolution.  The crisp OLED display provides useful feedback for the user, and front control buttons provide a quick alternative to USB control. The output waveform is fully synthesized using modern fractional-N synthesis. This synthesized signal source can automatically detect and accept an external 10 MHz reference OR it can use its own ±280PPB internal 10MHz TCXO reference. Like most of our products, the SG22000L easily fits in the palm of your hand, making it a truly portable and bench-space-saving device. Ethernet now comes standard (2023).

Looking for lower phase noise, lower harmonics, and higher power output? Try the SG22000PRO!

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We can also build this model without OLED display or buttons for integration inside another system.

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Microwave Signal Generator Specifications:

• Frequency tuning range: 60 – 22000MHz (24GHz at reduced performance)
• Calibrated power output (full bandwidth): -5 to +13dBm (0.1dB resolution)
• Typical uncalibrated power (0-10GHz): -10 to +15dBm
• Typical uncalibrated power (10-18GHz): -7 to +15dBm
• Typical uncalibrated power (18-22GHz): -5 to +13dBm
• Typical harmonic levels: < -25dBc
• Worse-case harmonic levels: -10dBc
• Phase Noise: 6GHz @ 10KHz offset: -88dBc/Hz
• Phase Noise: 12GHz @ 10KHz offset: -83dBc/Hz
• Phase Noise: 18GHz @ 10KHz offset: -80dBc/Hz
• Min frequency step size: 5Hz
• Dimensions: 2.75″ x 1.25″ x 4.15″
• Input Voltage: 5V @ 1.25A (USB-C)
• Internal Reference: 10MHz ±280PPB TCXO

SG22000L Device Features:

• Calibrated output power (high resolution)
• High frequency sub-harmonic filtering
• Frequency-sweeping support (no PC needed once configured)
• External reference frequency input (MCX port – 10MHz)
• Internal / external auto-detect reference
• Professional industry standard SCPI command support
• Front frequency user frequency step buttons
• Front-mounted bright OLED display
• Sturdy all-aluminum black enclosure
• Simple and free PC control software
• No extra drivers needed for automated PC control
• Multi-purpose programmable sweep trigger input port (MCX)
• Standard Ethernet port
• Output Impedance: 50 Ohm
• RF Connectors: 26GHz-rated premium microwave SMA

 Common RF Applications:

• Automated testing environments
• Satellite Communications Testing
• General RF Lab use
• Flexible LO sourcing
• Antenna design
• EMC Testing
• KU-Band Development
• Production verification and testing
• Educational / university lab use
• Aerospace / Defense Research

 

PC Signal Generator Control Software:

Device Enclosure:

 

 

Microwave Performance Plots (details in full datasheet):

 

 

UPC: 0737212885902

Support:

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