Low Harmonics level USB Synthesized Signal Generator 50Ω -60 dbm to +10 dbm, 250-4000 MHz The Big Deal Low Harmonics (-60dBc typ.) Wide output power dynamic range Small, light weight Easy installation and operation USB HID device supplied with GUI installation and control software including an API DLL com object compatible with 32/64 Bit operating systems Product Overview Mini-circuits (RoHS compliant) is a wideband Synthesized Signal Generator operating over the frequency range 250 to 4000 MHz providing a wide power range (-60 to +10 dbm) at 0.25 db steps. The signal generator is cased in a shielded package (size of 7.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 ) and equipped with a N-type 50Ω connector at the RF output port. The signal generator is powered by a supplied three wire cord 24V AC/DC power adaptor(grounded) and is controlled through a USB 2.0 interface using unique user friendly GUI software allowing the user to select one of several different output modes including both frequency sweep and power sweep (up, down or bidirectional) options. The is supplied along with a CD containing the graphical user interface control program featuring an API DLL com object. Also included are a 2.7ft. USB cable, and a power adapter suitable for US, EU or UK systems. Longer USB cables and a mounting bracket are available as additional options. Key Features Feature Wide output power dynamic range USB HID (Human Interface Device) Multiple sweep options Advantages Dynamic range 60 db, output power from -60dBm to +10dBm in 0.25dB steps Plug-and-Play (no need to install a driver for the device). Case Style: LV1431 Installation CD with Software included The can be set to sweep either power or frequency from up, down or bidirectionally (saw tooth). 24V DC Operating voltage Software CD, USB cable and 24V DC Power adapter included The is powered using the supplied 24V AC/DC external power adaptor with three wire line cord (Use only grounded power supply) A CD containing programing instructions for Linux and windows operating systems (32 and 64 bit systems) and a Windows GUI control program containing an API DLL com object is included with the. A 2.7ft. USB cable and a power adapter with US, EU and UK power cords are also included. Mini-Circuits Page 1 of 10
Low Harmonics level USB Synthesized Signal Generator 50Ω -60 dbm to +10 dbm, 250-4000 MHz Features Low Harmonics level (-60 dbc typ.) Synthesized Signal Generator Wide output power dynamic Range USB 2.0 control interface, compatible with USB 1.1 Small, light weight Can sweep either frequency or power sweep up, down or bidirectionally (saw tooth) Compatible with 32/64-bit Windows or Linux operating systems, as well as LabVIEW, Delphi, C++, C#, Visual Basic, and.net software 1 Friendly Windows Graphical User Interface Mounting bracket (Optional) Applications Lab Test equipment Automated Test capability Installation CD with Software included Order P/N Description Price Qty. USB Signal Generator TBD ea. (1-4) SSG-CD Software CD Included 1 USB-CBL-AB-3+ 2.7ft. USB cable Included 1 AC/DC-24-3W1 AC/DC 24V DC Adapter Included 1 CBL-3W1-US AC power cord (US) Included 1 CBL-3W1-EU AC power cord (EU) Included 1 CBL-3W1-UK AC power cord (UK) Included 1 CBL-3W1-IL AC power cord (IL) Included 1 BTK1-02+ Bracket accessory 2 $14.95 ea. (+1) RoHS compliant in accordance with EU Directive (2002/95/EC) Mini-Circuits Control Program for USB Synthesized Signal Generators Note 1: Windows and Visual Basic are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. LabVIEW is a registered trademark of National Instruments Corp. Delphi is a registered trademark of Codegear LLC. Neither Mini-Circuits nor the Mini-Circuits Signal Generator are affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of the above referenced trademarks. Note 2: Bracket ordered separately. Mini-Circuits and the Mini-Circuits logo are registered trademarks of Scientific Components Corporation. Mini-Circuits Rev. X17 M129151 EDR-10559 RAV 110619 Page 2 of 10
Electrical Specifications at +25 C Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Output Frequency 250 4000 MHz Frequency Resolution 5 10,000 khz Frequency accuracy Using Internal Reference ±1 ppm Settling time 10 msec VSWR 1.4 :1 Output power range -60 +10 dbm Power resolution (nom.) 0.25 db Dynamic range 70 db Output power accuracy ±0.25 db Signal level @RF OFF -95 dbm Harmonics & Sub-Harmonics Non-Harmonic Spurious 3 SSB Phase Noise 3 SSB Phase Noise 3 SSB Phase Noise 3 SSB Phase Noise 3 PWR out : -60 to -40 dbm -57 PWR out : -40 to 0 dbm PWR out : 0 to +10 dbm -57 @Frequency step size = 5 khz -43 @Frequency step size = 100 khz -61 @Frequency step size = 1 MHz -93 @Frequency step size= 10 MHz -102 RF out =250 MHz @Software mode: Lowest Spur / Lowest Noise RF out =1060 MHz @Software mode: Lowest Spur / Lowest Noise RF out =2600 MHz @Software mode: Lowest Spur / Lowest Noise @ 100 Hz offset -97 / -100 @ 1 khz offset -104 / -113 @ 10kHz offset -103 / -107 @ 100 khz offset -122 / -124 @ 1MHz offset -147 / -147 @ 100 Hz offset -83 /-87 @ 1 khz offset -92 / -101 @ 10kHz offset -91 / -94 @ 100 khz offset -111 / -112 @ 1MHz offset -139 / -139 @ 100 Hz offset -75 / -81 @ 1 khz offset -84 / -92 @ 10kHz offset -84 / -89 RF out =4000 MHz @Software mode: Lowest Spur / Lowest Noise @ 100 khz offset -103 / -106 @ 1MHz offset -133 / -133 @ 100 Hz offset -71 / -77 @ 1 khz offset -80 / @ 10kHz offset -82 / -88 @ 100 khz offset -102 / -106 @ 1MHz offset -131 / -131 Note 3: It is recommended to work in Lowest Spur mode when using frequency step size of up to 50 khz and Lowest Noise mode for frequency step size greater than 50kHz. Working in Lowest Spur or Lowest Noise mode outside the recommended range may cause excessive Noise (in Lowest Spur mode) or excessive spurs (in Lowest Noise mode) dbc dbc dbc/hz dbc/hz dbc/hz dbc/hz Mini-Circuits Page 3 of 10
Electrical Specifications at +25 C (Continued) Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Aging Using Internal Reference 1 ppm/yr Reference In Reference Out Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Power in @ Reference In Reverse Power(DC) @ Reference Out Reverse Power(DC) @ RF Out Trigger in Voltage Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. Parameter Interface Host operating system Hardware Frequency 10 MHz Power -5 +7 dbm Frequency 10 MHz Freq. Accuracy Using Internal Reference ±1 ppm Power +7 dbm Aging Using Internal Reference 1 ppm/yr Trigger Out, Low 0 0.4 Trigger Out, High 2.4 3.3 Trigger In, Low 0 0.8 Trigger In, High 2.4 3.3 Supply Voltage 22.8 24 25.2 V DC Supply Current 350 450 ma Minimum System Requirements Ratings 0ºC to +50ºC -20ºC to +60ºC +10 dbm 25V DC 10V DC -0.3V DC to +3.5V DC USB HID Requirements Connections RF Input Ref. In Ref. Out Trigger In/Out (N Type-Female) (BNC-Female) (BNC-Female) (BNC-Female) Power In (2.1 mm DC socket) USB Port (USB B female) 32 Bit operating system: Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 64 Bit operating system: Windows Vista, Windows 7 Linux support: 32/64 Bit operating system Pentium II or Better V Mini-Circuits Page 4 of 10
Typical Performance Curves* *at +25 C unless mentioned otherwise Harmonics (dbc) Harmonics (dbc) Output Power (dbm) Harmonics & Sub-Harmonics Levels Vs. Output Frequency PWR=-60dBm F2 F3 F4 F0.5 F1.5 F2.5 Harmonics & Sub-Harmonics Levels Vs. Output Frequency at PWR=0dBm F2 F3 F4 F0.5 F1.5 F2.5 20 18 16 14 12 10 Max. Power Output Vs. Output Frequency TBD (Power Output) 8 Harmonics & Sub-Harmonics Levels Vs. Output Frequency PWR=-40dBm Harmonics (dbc) Harmonics (dbc) 0 C +25 C +50 C F2 F3 F4 F0.5 F1.5 F2.5 Harmonics & Sub-Harmonics Levels Vs. Output Frequency PWR=+10dBm F2 F3 F4 F0.5 F1.5 F2.5 Mini-Circuits Page 5 of 10
Typical Performance Curves* (continued) *at +25 C unless mentioned otherwise -60 Phase Noise Vs. Frequency at 10kHz Freq. Resolution -60 Phase Noise Vs. Frequency at 1MHz Freq. Resolution Phase Noise (dbc/hz) Phase Noise (dbc/hz) -80-100 -120-140 100Hz 1KHz 10kHz 100kHz 1MHz -160 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 Phase Noise over Frequencies at 10kHz Freq. Resolution -150 0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0 Frequency Offset (KHz) 250 MHz 1000 MHz 2500 MHz 4000 MHz Phase Noise (dbc/hz) Phase Noise (dbc/hz) -80-100 -120-140 -160 100Hz 1KHz 10kHz 100kHz 1MHz 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 Phase Noise over Frequencies at 1MHz Freq. Resolution -150 0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0 Frequency Offset (KHz) 250 MHz 1000 MHz 2500 MHz 4000 MHz Mini-Circuits Page 6 of 10
Spurious (db) Spurious (db) Typical Performance Curves* (continued) Power Accuracy (db) *at +25 C unless mentioned otherwise -10 Spurious @ Freq. Resolution 5 khz Vs Frequency Offset 250.005 MHz 1060.005 MHz 2600.005 MHz 3995.005 MHz -5.0-2.5 0.0 2.5 5.0-40 -60-80 -100-120 Frequency Offset (khz) Spurious @ Freq. Resolution 1 MHz Vs Frequency Offset 251 MHz 1061 MHz 2601 MHz 3999 MHz -140-1000 0 0 500 1000 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0-0.1-0.2-0.3 Frequency Offset (khz) Power Accuracy Vs. Output Power Spurious (db) Spurious (db) Power Accuracy (db) -10 Spurious @ Freq. Resolution 100 khz Vs Frequency Offset 250.1 MHz 1060.1 MHz 2600.1 MHz 3999.9 MHz -100 0 50 100-40 -60-80 -100-120 Frequency Offset (khz) Spurious @ Freq. Resolution 10 MHz Vs Frequency Offset 250 MHz 1060 MHz 2600 MHz 4000 MHz -140-20000 -10000 0 10000 20000 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0-0.1 Frequency Offset (khz) Power Accuracy Vs. Output Frequency 250 MHz 1060 MHz 2600 MHz 4000 MHz -60-40 -20-10 0 10 Output Power (dbm) -0.2 Power=-60dBm Power=-40dBm -0.3 Power=0dBm Power=+10dBm Mini-Circuits Page 7 of 10
Accessories Included USB Cable: USB type A plug to USB type B plug MCL P/N: USB-CBL-AB-3+ (2.7ft.) AC/DC 24V DC Power Adaptor with three wire power cord (grounded) (I max =2.5A, Operating Temp. 0 C to +40 C) MCL P/N: AC/DC-24-3W1 Three wire AC Power cord (grounded) US connector (I max =10A, V max =125V) MCL P/N: CBL-3W1-US Three wire AC Power cord (grounded) EU connector (I max =2.5A, V max =250V) MCL P/N: CBL-3W1-EU Three wire AC Power cord (grounded) UK connector (I max =2.5A, V max =250V) MCL P/N: CBL-3W1-UK Three wire AC Power cord (grounded) IL connector (I max =2.5A, V max =250V) MCL P/N: CBL-3W1-IL Mini-Circuits Page 8 of 10
Outline Drawing LV1431 Standard 3X BNC Female Connectors DC Voltage Socket LED Indicator C USB Type B Receptacle With bracket accessory Bracket ordered separately. For bracket ordering information see Accessories information table on page 10. inch Outline Dimensions ( mm ) A B C D E F G H J K L M 7.00 6.00 2.00 0.15 0.25 3.750 1.62 6.500 0.50 0.144 7.000 0.160 177.80 152.4 50.80 3.81 6.34 95.25 41.27 165.10 12.70 3.66 177.80 4.08 REF IN REF OUT TRIGGER IN / OUT USB CONTROL POWER IN OFF / ON +24VDC Power Indicator REF IN REF OUT E TRIGGER IN / OUT USB CONTROL POWER IN OFF / ON +24VDC Power Indicator K F A G J OUTPUT SIGNAL E B H N-Type Female Connector OUTPUT SIGNAL WT. GRAMS 950 L M Mini-Circuits Page 9 of 10
Ordering Information Model Number Description Quantity Min. No. of Units USB Synthesized Signal Generator 1-4 TBD SSG-CD Software CD 1 USB-CBL-AB-3+ 2.7 ft. USB Cable 1 AC/DC-24-3W1 AC/DC 24V DC power adapter with three wire input 1 CBL-3W1-US 3 wire power cord with standard US connector 1 CBL-3W1-EU 3 wire power cord with standard EU connector 1 CBL-3W1-UK 3 wire power cord with standard UK connector 1 CBL-3W1-IL 3 wire power cord with standard IL connector 1 Accessories Information Model Number AC/DC-24-3W1-US AC/DC-24-3W1-EU AC/DC-24-3W1-UK AC/DC-24-3W1-IL Description AC/DC 24V DC power adapter with three wire input and US power cord AC/DC 24V DC power adapter with three wire input and EU power cord AC/DC 24V DC power adapter with three wire input and UK power cord AC/DC 24V DC power adapter with three wire input and IL power cord Quantity Min. No. of Units Price $ Ea. Included Price $ Ea. 1 49.50 1 49.50 1 49.50 1 49.50 USB-CBL-AB-3+ 2.7 ft. USB Cable 1 7.95 USB-CBL-AB-7+ 6.8 ft. USB Cable 1 9.95 USB-CBL-AB-11+ 11 ft. USB Cable 1 11.95 BKT1-02+ Bracket 1 14.95 Mini-Circuits Page 10 of 10