RF Explorer Signal Generator RFE6GEN - Specification

The RF Explorer Signal Generator baseline model RFE6GEN is a powerful, wideband fully programmable RF signal generator. It is the perfect companion for Spectrum Analyzer RF Explorer product line.

As a standalone unit, RFE6GEN can generate CW and Sweep signals by selecting embedded menu options. When connected to a PC, it can be fully programmed with the RF Explorer for Windows software tool. Furthermore, the unit can work as a powerful Tracking Generator when used with RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer connected to the same PC, offering full Scalar Network Analyzer (SNA) capabilities. The SNA feature allows full characterization of filters, amplifiers and any 2-port RF device.

For advanced harmonic filtering, higher output power accuracy and additional capabilities please consider the RF Explorer Signal Generator Combo model. Full specifications of this model in this link. An expansion board is available to easily upgrade baseline Signal Generator RFE6GEN into a Combo model.

For full specifications please use Specifications and Datasheet document.

 A summary of main performance parameters are listed in the table below.

 

Parameter

Value

Frequency range

23.4MHz to 6GHz

Frequency step/resolution

1Khz

Frequency stability

±0.5ppm

Frequency accuracy
(internal reference)

±1ppm

Output power range

40dBm to -30dBm in 3dB steps
-10dBm to 0dBm in 3dB steps

Output power resolution

3dB

Output power accuracy

Typical ±3dB

Output power stability

Typical ±0.5dB

Output amplitude settling time

500uS

Output protection

25VDC

Harmonics

Typical -10dBc

Spurious

Typical less than
-50dBc

Phase Noise

Typical less than -125dBc/Hz
on 1MHz at 1GHz

Frequency Sweep settling

< 5ms

Amplitude Sweep settling

< 500uS

Sweep hops range

unlimited

Functional modes

CW
Frequency Sweep
Amplitude Sweep
Tracking SNA

Operating temperature

0-45C

Connector type

SMA 50 ohms

Display

Graphics LCD 128x64 pixels

Backlight

5 levels

Weight

185g

Size

113x70x25 mm

Programmable

USB generic API
Python API
.NET API

Software

Windows PC

Certification

CE/FCC/RoHS/MSDS