MG36021A EcoSyn™ Lite Microwave

Description

Anritsu’s EcoSyn Lite MG36021A is a 10 MHz to 20 GHz CW Microwave frequency synthesizer module in a compact form factor with outstanding phase noise, ultra-fast switching speed and high output power.

EcoSyn Lite’s phase noise performance of -126 dBc/Hz (typical) at 10 GHz and 10 kHz offset is one of the best in its class. Along with non-harmonic spurious of -60 dBc (max), EcoSyn Lite can be used as a high purity clock source with low jitter for Gbit ADC/DAC testing and in high-speed optical systems.

EcoSyn Lite’s low phase noise both at close in and far off offsets and its robust output power of +18 dBm at 20 GHz makes it ideal for use as an LO for up/down converters in RF/microwave transceivers. These transceivers increasingly use complex and high order modulation signals which require LO’s with very low phase noise for up/down conversion.

EcoSyn Lite offers ultra-fast frequency switching time of less than 50 µs in triggered list mode. Fast frequency switching speed saves testing time in production test environments. Switching speed can also be critical in radar cross section (RCS) measurements necessary to establish radar signatures for known targets such as aircraft, ships, and missiles. Testing an antenna also requires measuring many frequencies. EcoSyn Lite’s ultra-fast switching speed can save a lot of testing time.

EcoSyn Lite synthesizer module is housed in portable, compact size of 101.6 mm x 101.6 mm x 20.32 mm (4 in x 4 in x 0.8 in) in a form factor which enables it to be used in space-constrained applications which require instrumentation grade CW signal source. It supports USB and SPI interfaces for remote control and is powered using a +12 VDC source.

EcoSyn Lite supports standard SCPI and QuickSyn native commands which make developing scripts to remotely control and automate very easy and user friendly.

Features

Features	Benefit
Benchtop instrument class low phase noise, close in and far out	Use as sampling clock source for ENOB measurement of Gbit ADC/DACs Use as LO source for frequency up/down conversion in communication transceivers Use as high frequency clock source with very low jitter in high-speed optical systems
Ultra-fast frequency switching speed	Saves test time and improves test throughput when used as CW source in ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) racks Saves test time when used in radar cross section measurements as well as testing antennae
High Output Power	High output power to be used as LO source for frequency up/down conversion in communication transceivers High output power capable of driving high-speed optical systems when used as clock source
Efficient, Compact and Easy to automate	Supports industry standard SCPI commands which enables reuse of existing test scripts Supports QuickSyn native commands Compact 4 in x 4 in x 0.8 in form factor that enables use in space-constrained applications

Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Frequency Range	10 MHz to 20 GHz
Frequency Resolution	0.001 Hz
SSB Phase Noise	-126 dBc/Hz (typical) at 10 GHz and 10 kHz offset
Harmonics	-10 dBc nominal
Non – Harmonics	-60 dBc (max)
Frequency Switching time	50 µs (triggered List mode)
Max Output Power	+18 dBm at 20 GHz
Level Accuracy	±1.5 dB
VSWR	1.9 (nominal)
Internal Reference	10 MHz, OCXO
Reference in/out	10 MHz
Reference Output Power	5 dBm ± 2 dB
Frequency Temperature Stability	± 0.3 ppm
Aging	± 0.5 ppm/year
Input Power	+12 VDC
Power Consumption	15 W (nominal)
Size	101.6 mm x 101.6 mm x 20.32 mm (4 in x 4 in x 0.8 in)
Weight	0.38 kg (0.84 lb)

Overview

MG36021A EcoSy Lite Microwave Frequency Synthesizer

Application

EcoSyn Lite MG36021A is ideal signal source:

For testing RF/mmWave components and subsystems in production
For antenna and radar cross section measurements
As a portable signal source for quick functional testing
As a LO source with low phase noise for up/down converters
As a low jitter clock source for Gbit ADC/DACs
AS a clock in high speed optical systems
As a CW signal source in RF/Microwave subsystems that require fast switching speed

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