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Amplifier Research SG6000 Signal Generator 100kHz – 6GHz

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  • 100 kHz–6 GHz Frequency Range
  • Comprehensive modulation capability
  • Convenience of control from the front panel
  • Remote communications using either GPIB or RS-232
  • Provides electronic trip protection which protects the generator output against reverse power up to 50 watts

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Test Equipment Description

The Amplifier Research SG6000 is a light weight 2U (3.5”) high signal generator with a frequency bandwidth of 100 kHz to 6 GHz. The signal generator offers a comprehensive modulation capability and offers the convenience of control from the front panel and remote communications using either GPIB or RS-232. The signal generator has rear panel connectors for easy installation into a rack mounted system. The

Specifications
Frequency Range100 kHz to 6 GHz (Performance below 250 kHz unspecified)
Resolution.0.01 Hz
Phase incrementing0.01° Nominal
Frequency BandsN is a factor to help define certain specifications in the spec sheet
BandFrequency RangeN
1100 kHz to < 250 MHz0.5
2250 MHz to < 375 MHz0.125
3375 MHz to < 750 MHz0.25
4750 MHz to < 1500 MHz0.5
51500 MHz to < 3000.001 MHz1
63000.001 MHz to 6000 MHz2
Switching Speed
TypeSwitching Speed
SCPI mode≤ 5 ms typical
List/Step sweep mode≤ 5 ms typical

NOTE: Time of receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to within 0.1ppm of final frequency or within 100 Hz, whichever is greater, and amplitude settled to within 0.2 dB. Additional time may be required for the amplitude to settle within 0.2 dB when switching to or from frequencies < 500 kHz or amplitudes > +5 dBm.
Accuracy±aging rate
±temperature effects: ±line voltage effects
Internal Time base Oscillator aging rate≤ ±5 ppm/10 yrs, < ±1ppm/yr
Temperature effects±1ppm (0 to 55°C)
Line Voltage effects±0.1ppm Nominal
Line Voltage range5% to -10% Nominal
REFERENCE OUTPUT
Frequency10 MHz
Amplitude≥+4dBm Nominal (into 50Ω load)
EXTERNAL REFERENCE INPUT
Input Frequency10 MHz
Lock Range±1ppm
Amplitude>-3.5 to 20 dBm Nominal
Impedance50Ω Nominal
RF OUTPUTRange (Specifications between 20°C and 30°C)
Frequency RangeOutput Power
> 250 kHz to 2.5 GHz-110 to +13 dBm
> 2.5 GHz to 3.0 GHz-110 to +10 dBm
> 3.0 GHz to 4.5 GHz-110 to +13 dBm
> 4.5 GHz to 5.8 GHz-110 to +10 dBm
> 5.8 GHz to 6 GHz-110 to +7 dBm

NOTE: Maximum Output Power typically decreases by 0.2 dB/degree C for temperatures outside this range.
Resolution..............................................................0.02 dB Nominal
Step Attenuator ......................................................0 to 130 dB in 5 dB steps
RF OUTPUT CONNECTOR50Ω type N connector
VSWR≤ 1.4 GHz.............................................................1 1.7:1 Typical
> 1.4 GHz to 4 GHz.............................................................1 2.3:1 Typical
> 4.0 GHz to 5 GHz.............................................................1 2.4:1 Typical
> 5 GHz to 6 GHz.............................................................1 2.2:1 Typical
MAXIMUM REVERSE POWER
DC Voltage (max)50 VDC Nominal
250 kHz to 6 GHz2 W Nominal
SWITCHING SPEED(Time from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to amplitude settled within 0.2 dB when switching to or from amplitudes < +5 dBm)
TypeStandard
SCPI mode≤ 5 ms
List/Step sweep mode≤ 5 ms
ABSOLUTE LEVEL ACCURACY(between 20°C and 30°C and the ALC on)
Frequency RangeAmplitude
+ 7 dBm to -60 dBm< -60 dBm to -110 dBm
250 kHz to 1 MHz≤0.6 dB≤0.7 dB
> 1 MHz to 1 GHz≤0.6 dB≤0.7 dB
>1 GHz to 3 GHz≤0.7 dB≤0.9 dB
>3 GHz to 4 GHz≤0.8 dB≤0.9 dB
4 GHz to 6 GHz≤0.8 dB≤1.1 dB
ABSOLUTE LEVEL ACCURACY
(For temperatures outside of 20°C and 30°C)
≤ 4.5 GHz............................................................. 0.01 dB/degree C
>4.5 GHz............................................................. 0.02 dB/degree C
FLATNESS CORRECTIONNumber of Points: 1601
Number of Tables: Dependent on available free memory
SPECTRAL PURITYAt Single sideband phase noise (at 20 kHz offset)
500 MHz...................................... ≤-126 dBc/Hz typical
1 GHz.......................................... ≤-121 dBc/Hz typical
2 GHz.......................................... ≤-115 dBc/Hz typical
3 GHz.......................................... ≤-110 dBc/Hz typical
4 GHz.......................................... ≤-109 dB/Hz typical
6 GHz.......................................... ≤-104 dB/Hz typical
HARMONICS
(CW mode, output level <4 dBm)
≤3 GHz .................................................................< -30dBc
>3 GHz ................................................................< -44 dBc typical
NON-HARMONICS (CW mode) > 10 kHz offset250 kHz to 250 MHz..............................................< -54 dBc
>250 MHz to 375 MHz..........................................< -61 dBc
>375 MHz to 750 MHz..........................................< -55 dBc
>750 MHz to 1.5 GHz...........................................< -48 dBc
>1.5 GHz to 3 GHz...............................................< -48 dBc
>3 GHz to 6 GHz..................................................≤ -42 dBc

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