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APPLICATION

Development, manufacturing and tun-ing of microwave passive and active coaxial devices: filters, diplexers, at-tenuators, splitters, cable assemblies, amplifiers, multipliers, mixers, dividers, etc.

CHARACTERISTICS:Frequency range

R2Ì-04 0.01 ... 4 GHzR2Ì-18 0.01 ... 20 GHzR2Ì-18/2 0.01 ... 18 GHzR2Ì-40 0.01 ... 40 GHz

Main measurement modesTransmission factor module.Reflection factor module, VSWR.

Additional capabilitiesPower meter mode.Frequency synthesizer mode.Waveguide measurements, provided with waveguide directional couplers and other accessories.

Programm optionsResponse characteristic measurement.Frequency transformation devices measurement.Impulse devices measurement.

SoftwareGraphit for measurement instruments.IVI-compatible COM driver.

SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES

�� Dynamic creation of diagrams, traces, measurement channels.

�� Interpolational calibration procedure.

�� Up to 30 traces memory cells.

�� Individual limiting lines for each measurement trace.

�� Extended marker functionality - numerical display of measured values, extreme values detection, intercon-nected measurements, mathematical formulae interpre-tation.

�� Individual measurement profiles.

�� Flexible reports manager.

�� Save/Load of traces in SnP format.

�� Extended abilities of synchronization system.

�� IVI-COM compatible driver.

R2M SERIES SCALAR NETWORK ANALYZERS

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MAIN MEASUREMENT MODES

Main measurement modes of R2M series scalar analyzers are transmission factor module measurement, reflection factor module measurement, and combined measurement of both. Built-in automatic power control (APC) system provides stability of output microwave power level and allows measurements with no need of reference channel. The software allows to display several responses in different frequency ranges with automatic measurements with time-sharing.

Instrument’s capabilities allow to control all of the basic hardware duties separatelly, wich means R2M series analyzer could be used as a frequency synthesizer or as a three-channel power meter.

OPTIONS

R2M series scalar network analyzer can be supplied with software or hardware options.

Hardware options are represented by «Step attenuator (ATA/70)» option, and various connector types for measurement ports.

Software or programm options allow to expand the analyzer’s functionality and automatize the measurement procedure. Programm options are:

�� Response characteristic measurement. APC system allows to switch from frequency domain measurements to response characteristic measurement. In this mode it is possible to measure transmission factor given level compression point at fixed frequency or in frequency range.

�� Frequency transformation devices measurement. This option allows measurement automatization of mixers with fixed or step tuned heterodyne, subharmonic mixers, frequency multipliers and dividers.

�� Pulse operation devices measurement. Allows measurements of frequency and dynamic response in pulse operation mode (point in pulse). Built-in digital oscillator provides synchronization of measurement procedure with DUT or external pulse modulator on-time.

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SSPECIFICATIONS

Synthesizer operating frequencies range R2Ì-04 R2Ì-18 R2Ì-18/2 R2Ì-40

10 ... 4000 MHz*10 ... 20000 MHz*10 ... 20000 MHz*10 ... 40000 MHz

Maximum allowed frequency relative uncertainty when using built-in oscilator R2Ì-04 R2Ì-18 R2Ì-18/2 R2Ì-40

± 5 million-1 *± 1 million-1 *± 1 million-1 *± 1 million-1

Microwave output power level range R2Ì-04 typical Step Attenuator option

R2Ì-18 typical Step Attenuator option

R2Ì-18/2 typical Step Attenuator option

R2Ì-40 Step Attenuator option

-13 ... +7 dBm*-20 ... +16 dBm-90 ... +15 dBm

-10 ... +10 dBm*-20 ... +13 dBm-90 ... +10 dBm

-20 ... +10 dBm*-20 ... +13 dBm-90 ... +10 dBm

-20 ... +7 dBm-90 ... +3 dBm

Allowed power set uncertainty limits R2Ì-04 typical R2Ì-18 typical R2Ì-18/2 typical R2Ì-40

± 1,0 dB*± 0,5 dB± 1,0 dB*± 0,5 dB± 1,0 dB*± 0,5 dB± 1,0 dB

Output power level instability during 15 minutes after operational mode set, at environment temperature deviations less than ±1 °Ñ R2Ì-04 R2Ì-18 R2Ì-18/2 R2Ì-40

± 0,02 dB*± 0,04 dB*± 0,04 dB*± 0,04 dB

Power level variation minimal step 0,1 dB*

Measurement ports number three (A, B, R)

One frequency point measurement time 0,25 to 30 ms

VSWR measurement range R2Ì-04 R2Ì-18 R2Ì-18/2 R2Ì-40 0,01 ... 12 GHz 12 ... 20 GHz 20 ... 40 GHz

1,05 ... 5,00*1,04 ... 5,00*1,02 ... 5,00*

1,04 ... 5,001,05 ... 5,001,07 ... 5,00

VSWR measurement allowed relative uncertainty limits R2Ì-04 R2Ì-18 R2Ì-18/2 (K

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Reflection factor module measurement allowed absolute uncertainty limits R2Ì-04 R2Ì-18 R2Ì-18/2 R2Ì-40 0,01 ... 12 GHz 12 ... 20 GHz 20 ... 40 GHz

±(0,025 + 0,10·Ã2)*±(0,018 + 0,08·Ã2)*±(0,025 + 0,10·Ã2)*

±(0,020 + 0,08·Ã2)±(0,024 + 0,10·Ã2)±(0,034 + 0,18·Ã2)

Transmission factor module measurement range

R2Ì-04 R2Ì-18 R2Ì-18/2 R2Ì-40

normalized specifications -50 ... +20 dB* -50 ... +20 dB* -65 ... +30 dB* -

no compensation mode -50 ... +40 dB -50 ... +40 dB -50 ... +40 dB -50 ... +40 dB

compensation mode -65 ... +40 dB -65 ... +40 dB -65 ... +40 dB -65 ... +40 dB

Step Attenuator option -65 ... +65 dB -65 ... +65 dB -65 ... +65 dB* -55 ... +65 dB

Ttansmission factor module measurement allowed absolute uncertainty limits R2Ì-04 R2Ì-18 R2Ì-18/2 R2Ì-40 0,01 ... 12 GHz 12 ... 20 GHz 20 ... 40 GHz

±(0,03·|À| + 0,2) dB*±(0,02·|À| + 0,2) dB*±(0,02·|À| + 0,2) dB*

±(0,01·|À| + 0,15) dB±(0,01·|À| + 0,2) dB±(0,01·|À| + 0,4) dB

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Absolute microwave power measurement range R2Ì-04 typical** R2Ì-18 typical** R2Ì-18/2 typical** R2Ì-40

-40 ... +10 dBm*-55 ... +20 dBm-40 ... +10 dBm*-55 ... +20 dBm-55 ... +10 dBm*-55 ... +20 dBm-55 ... +20 dBm

Absolute microwave power measurement allowed relative uncertainty limits R2Ì-04 typical R2Ì-18 typical R2Ì-18/2 typical R2Ì-40

± 1 dB*± 0,4 dB± 1 dB*± 0,5 dB± 1 dB*± 0,5 dB± 1 dB

Output microwave connector types R2Ì-04

R2Ì-18

R2Ì-18/2

R2Ì-40

N female

SMA female3,5 female

N female

K (2,92 mm) female

Synchronization impulses length trigger

TTL level1 to 255 mcsleading or trailing adge

Digital oscillator impulse minimum duration 50 ns

DUT minimum on-time for impulse mode measureent at averaging N, mcs 115+5·2N

FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER SPECIFICATIONS

Operating modes Fixed frquencySynthesized scanning with fixed stepSynthesized scanning from frequency points list

Minimal synthesizer frequency tuning step 1 Hz*

Maximum frequency retuning time typical

1 ms*0,1 ms

Internal reference oscillator frequency 10 MHz

Noise-power spectral density level at offset of 1/10/100 kHz from 1 GHz carrier –90/–95/–110 dBc/Hz

Unwanted oscillations level related to output signal level in frequency range:

10 MHz ... 50 MHz 50 MHz ... 180 MHz 180 MHz ... 2000 MHz 2000 MHz ... 4000 MHz 4000 MHz ... 20000 MHz 20000 MHz ... 40000 MHz

-35 dBc-50 dBc-55 dBc-50 dBc-40 dBc-50 dBc

Spurious component level related to output signal level at offset less than 1 MHz from 1 GHz carrier -70 dB

GENERAL PROPERTIES

PC interface Ethernet, UTP 10/100

Environmental conditions Temperature Relative air humidity at +25 °Ñ Atmospheric pressure

+5 °Ñ to +40 °Ñ*max 90%*537 to 800 mmHg*

Power supply ~220±22 V, 50 Hz*

Dimensions R2Ì-04 R2Ì-18 R2Ì-18/2 R2Ì-40

158 / 257 / 316 mm*170 / 380 / 380 mm*170 / 380 / 380 mm*170 / 380 / 380 mm

Instrumentation module weight R2Ì-04 R2Ì-18 R2Ì-18/2 R2Ì-40

7 kg*10 kg*10 kg*10 kg

NOTES:1. Ã, À, K

ñòU – measured reflection factor module, transmission factor module, and VSWR respectively.

2. Allowed measurement uncertainties’ ranges and limits for R2Ì-18 are normalized in frequency range of 10 MHz to 18 GHz.3. «*» – certified metroligical specifications.4. «**» - measured in compensation mode.

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SDETECTORS

Used in conjunction with scalar network analyzers of R2M series for transmission factor module measurement and power measurement. Operating principle is based on transformation of microwave signal into low frequency signal that is proportional to the power level. Due to special design and modern hardware components these detector heads have wide frequency range and measurable powers range, low response instability and low input VSWR. Detectors’ connectors made out of durable materials ednure minimum of 3000 connect-disconnect cycles. Built-in temperature sensor improves temperature stability of measurements. For R2M series analyzers each detector is supplied with CD containing calibration data.

SPECIFICATIONS

Input connectors characteristic impedance: 50 Ohm.

Maximum input power level: 0.5 W (+27 dBm).

Output signal: negative polarity.

Input connectorFrequency range,

GHzMax input VSWR

Response instability, dB

Measurable power range, dBm **

D32-04-11 N type, male 0,01 ... 4 1,15 ±0,3

-50 ... +20

D42-18-11 N type, male 0,01 ... 18 1,2±0,3 (to 12 GHz)±0,5 (to 18 GHz)

D42-20-13 3.5 mm, male 0,01 ... 20 1,2±0,3 (to 12 GHz)±0,5 (to 20 GHz)

D22-40-05 2.4 mm, male 0,01 ... 40 1,5±0,5 (to 20 GHz)±2,0 (to 40 GHz)

* instability with no calibration data accounted.** typical measured power range for R2M series analyzers.

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SWR SENSORS

VSWR sensors are used in conjunction with scalar network analyzers of R2M series and intended for forming signals proportional to reflection factor of DUT in measuring connector section. This signal is being formed from comparison of signal reflected from reference load and signal reflected from DUT in bridge circuit. The formed signal is detected by built-in detector and transferred for further processing. VSWR sensors integrates several wideband devices: high-directivity bridge, high sensitivity detector, and precision load. Connectors made out of durable materials ednure minimum of 3000 connect-disconnect cycles.

SPECIFICATIONS

Input connectors characteristic impedance: 50 Ohm.

Insertion loss (between input and measuring connectors): 6.5 dB.

Maximum input power level: 0.5 W (+27 dBm).

Output signal: negative polarity.

Measuringconnector

Frequency range, GHz

Directivity, dB Reflection factor allowed ucertainty limits

DÊ1-04-11R N type, female 0,01 ... 4 32 ±(0,025 + 0,10�Ã2)*

DÊ4-18-11R N type, female 0,01 ... 18 35 ±(0,018 + 0,08�Ã2)

DÊ4-20-13R 3.5 mm, female 0,01 ... 20 35 ±(0,018 + 0,08�Ã2)

DÊ6-40-05R 2.4 mm, female 0,01 ... 4035 (to 10 GHz)30 (to 40 GHz)

±(0,020 + 0,08�Ã2) to 12 GHz±(0,034 + 0,18�Ã2) 20 to 40 GHz

* Ã – DUT measured reflection factor

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CHARACTERISTICS:

�� S-parameters measurement up to 20 GHz in dynamic range of over 100 dB;

�� vector calibrations for coaxial, waveguide, and microstrip lines;

�� pulse-mode measurement of S-parameters, pulse shape, point in pulse;

�� measurement of frequency converting devices;�� harmonics level and intermodulation components

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DESCRIPTION

Analyzer’s functioning is based on separate measurements of incident signal, reflected signal, and signal passed through DUT, using directional couplers. It takes a synthesized signal source, S-parameters meter, and a tuner in a single case.

There are four modifications of analyzer, each is characterised with pre-defined set of structural and functional capabilities (options):

R4M-18-20A – two-port measurement block;

R4M-18-DPA – direct receivers access. Analyzer is supplied with bridge connectors for direct access to measurement and reference receivers input ports for signal attenuation or amplification.

R4M-18-DMA – enhanced dynamic range. Four additional electromechanical attenuators installed to enhance output power level tuning range and provide the optimal operation mode for receivers.

R4M-18-SPA – reference channel switch. A switch is installed allowing to choose the path for the first reference channel signal. This intended to provide precision measurement of frequency transforming devices parameters.

R4M SERIESVECTOR NETWORK ANALYZERS

APPLICATION

Frequency panoramic measurements of complex S-parameters of one-port and two-port devices. Used in manufacturing, testing, and operation of radio electronic devices for communications, radiolocation, instrumentation.

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ANALYZER MODIFICATIONS

Modification Options installed Identification

R4M-18/1 R4Ì-18-20À Vector network analyzer R4Ì-18 (base)Option: Ð4Ì-18-20À

R4Ì-18/2 R4Ì-18-20ÀR4Ì-18-DPA

Vector network analyzer R4Ì-18Options: R4Ì-18-20À; R4Ì-18-DPA

R4Ì-18/3 R4Ì-18-20ÀR4Ì-18-DMA

Vector network analyzer R4Ì-18Option: R4Ì-18-20À; R4Ì-18-DMA

R4Ì-18/4 R4Ì-18-20ÀR4Ì-18-DPAR4Ì-18-SPA

Vector network analyzer R4Ì-18Option: R4Ì-18-20À; R4Ì-18-DPA, R4Ì-18-SPA

ANALYZER CALIBRATION

Analyzer’s software allows one-port, full two-port, one-way two-port calibration, transmission or reflection channel frequency response normalization. Analyzer may be calibrated with either mechanical calibration kit or electronic calibrator.

Calibration kits of NKMM series are optimized for use with R4M-18: precision coaxial terminations provide high quality of measurements, while a set of ruggedised adapters allow to connect DUT with any combination of connectors (male-male, male-female, female-female) of the chosen series.

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Included file with full kit characterisation provides the user with one-shot insertion of all terminations parameters into the analyser. Additionally, file editor of the software allows to create characterisation files for the third-party calibration kits.

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ELECTRONIC CALIBRATORS

Electronic calibrators of R4M-EK2-20 series are used for automatic calibration of R4M-18 Vector network analyzers. Electronic calibrator contains integral circuit of electronically switching terminations and control card. Control card integrates ROM for terminations craracteristics storage and USB PC interface. Comparing to echanical calibration kits these electronic calibrators are more convenient and allow faster calibration while having comparable uncertainty levels.

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SPROCESSING AND DISPLAY OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS

Complex values arrays can be displayed in following formats: linear or logarythmic amplitude, phase or group delay, imaginary or real part, polar diagram, Smith diagram. Functions over traces allow grafics smoothing, min and max values storing, compensation for signal delay, and much more.

Transformation of frequency response into time domain allows to calculate pulse or transition response. Time domain allows to suppress unwanted or to select desirable network responses, and the following back transform into frequency domain will give a distortion-free response. If S-parameters of unwanted circuit are known, it’s effect might be negated with «circuit exclusion» function. It is invaluable if the circuit is adjacent to DUT or indistinguishable in time domain. On the contrary, «circuit insertion» function brings in the effect of non-existing circuit while measuring. This might come in handy for tuning the device that latter will be a part of the block with some additional circuits.

Limiting guides are quite helpful for tuning and testing of devices in serial production, where they will form and control defined traces allowance limits. Markers can display numerical values of trace points, but also can search for points of user defined value. This value might be extreme or defined value of one trace or level difference of multiple traces. Symbolic arithmetic expressions in markers allow calculation of passband, squareness ratio, quality factor, etc., and also to undertake statistical processing.

COM-automatization allows user’s software to connect to R4M-18 control software.For instance, a macros from Microsoft Excel can read markers values and fill the line in series test log.

Built-in help system and various Wizards accompany user when calibrating, making reports, and help to get along with constantly evolving functionality of the software.

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Mixer parameters measuring

NMD 3.5 mm measurement connector

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY

When testing frequency transforming devices there is a separate control for frequencies of probing signal and receiver heterodyne. Analyzer and external oscillator operate at common reference frequency, and synchronous tuning of both synthesizers is provided by clock signal. This separate control also used when measuring harmonic components level and intermodulation distortion.

Pulse devices might be measured during series of impulses or during one impuls. For synchronization purposes the analyzer can accept external clock signal or internally create gates of given length and puls ratio. Probing signal might be of continuous level or to be modulated internally.

For «hot» S-parameters measuring the device must be tested in it’s operational state: for instance, when amplifying some signal.

CABLES AND COAXIAL ADAPTER FOR MEASUREMENT

Vector network analyzers have low uncertainty errors and wide dynamic range of transmittion and reflection ratio measurements. Although, due to a number of reasons, their precision might deviate strongly from the expected level. All the precision calibration kits and calibration techniques won’t do any good if the cable connecting DUT and analyzer is badly isolated, and sensitive to bending and movement. Low quality connectors of the cable can damage precision connectors of both reference terminations and device under test.

Phase-stable microwave cables of KSF26 series are purposefuly designed to be used with vector network analyzers. The cable is supplied with NMD 3.5 mm coaxial connectors and acts as an extender that brings the calibration reference plane right to the DUT. Low bending sensitivity allows to move it ariound freely after the analyzer is calibrated. Metallic and nylon outer armoring protects the cable from external damage while not limiting its flexibility.

Ruggedised measurement adapters from the calibration kit aloow to interconnect the analyzer and devices with 3.5/1.52 mm or 7.0/3.04 mm connectors with inch or metric threads. More information on calibration kits you can find in our catalogue «Microwave Accessories 2011».

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SSPECIFICATIONS

The following characteristics are true under these conditions: 90 minutes after turning analyzer on at external temperature of 25±5°Ñ.

Characteristic Value

Operating frequency range in coaxial line 7.0/3.04 mm in coaxial line 3.5/1.52 mm

10 MHz … 18 GHz10 MHz … 20 GHz

Maximum allowed relative uncertainty of frequency setting when working with internal reference oscillator for one year period

±2�10–6

Output power level setting range, dBm R4M-18-DMA option

- 20 … 0- 90 … 0

Maximum allowed relative uncertainty of output power level setting, dBm, in range of -20 ... 0 dBm

± 2

Attenuation range of signal source attenuators for R4M-18-DMA option 0 … 70 dB with 10 dB step

Attenuation range of signal receiver attenuators for R4M-18-DMA option 0 … 30 dB with 30 dB step

Reflection ratio module measurement range 0 … 1

Transmittion ratio module measurement range in frequency range 125 ... 18000 (20000) MHz, dBm R4M-18-DMA option

- 90 … +20- 90 … +50

Receivers inherent noise level for IF filter 10 Hz bandwidth in frequency range 125 ... 18000 (20000) MHz, dBm

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Number of measurement ports 2

Measurement ports parameters NMD 3.5 mm «male» connector 50 Ohm

Calibration kit adapters and terminations connector types Type III, type N, type IX var. 3, and 3.5 mm

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OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS

Characteristic Value

AC 50 Hz power voltage, V 198 … 242

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Main block dimensions, mm 215�500�520

Main block weight, kg � 25

Environmental conditions:

environment temperature, °C

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H5M SERIESNOISE FIGURE ANALYZERS

CHARACTERISTICS

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H5M-04 10 MHz ... 4 GHz;

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Noise figure analyzer calibration with noise source.

APPLICATION

Noise figure analyzers are used for measurement of noise figure and transmittion ratio of amplifying receivers with matched 50 Ohm impedance, for radioelectronics, communications, instrumentation.

MEASUREMENT CAPABILITIES

H5M series Noise figure analyzers with Graphit measurement software are advanced instruments for characterisation of receiveng and amplifying microwave devices. When measuring amplifier’s characteristics, its noise parameters are being analyzed without any frequency transformation. But before any measurement takes place, there is a calibration process to characterise receiving path of the analyzer that is necessary for precision calculation of gain and noise level of device under test. Additional correction of measurements results is avaliable too, using transmittion ratios frequency dependances of cable assemblies, attenuators, and adapters interconnecting noise source output port, device under test, and analyzer input port.

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When measuring frequency transforming devices, noise levels of various receiving/amplifying devices is being detected that amplify the signals and then transforming them into IF signals which fit input frequency range of the analyzer. Operating frequency range of noise source must correspond to input frequency range of receiving device. Frequency transforming devices measurements are similar to amplifyers measurements, except for the calibration takes place in analyzer’s input frequency range, and the measurement itself is in DUT frequency range. Noise source’s ENR differences at calibration frequencies and measurement frequencies are accounted automatically when measuring.

When measuring frequency transforming devices with fixed local oscillator, user defines output frequency range of the device, oscillator’s frequency, and

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transformation type (upper or lower oscillator). Analyzer sweeps the defined frequency range and displays transmittion ratio and noise figure as function of input and intermediate frequencies. For measurements of constant IF receivers, software is able to control the DUT’s external oscillator (this might be G7M series synthesizer or R2M series instrument), using Ethernet interface for commands, and special connectors at the backplate of analyzer and oscillator for synchronization.

To enhance input frequency range of the analyzer external converters can be included in measurement setup. Also it is possible to use fixed or tunable oscillator devices.

Analyzer can operate automatically or in manual mode. When operating automatically, measurements are continuous, and noise source is controlled by analyzer. Manual mode is intended for more precise noise temperature measurements using low-temperature noise sorces.

Measured gain and noise can be displayed in linear or log scale. Noise temperature is displayed in degrees Kelvin. Besides all the above measurement capabilities, the analyzer can measure signal’s input power with noise source on and off, which allow to use it as a spectrum analyzer.

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SH5M-04 ANALYZER OPTIONS

H5M-04-11R – output N type connector (female). Defines microwave input connector type.

H5M-04-APA – built-in powerage adapter. This option allows to work with amplifyers and converters powered through the center conductor of coaxial line. Max voltage power up to ± 20 V, up to 500 mA current.

H5M-04-ATA/70 – built-in tunable attenuator 0...70 dB. Electromechanical step attenuator set up at the analyzer’s input allows to measure wideband amplifiers and converters with high gain.

H5M-18 ANALYZER OPTIONS

H5M-18-11R – output N type connector (female). Defines microwave input connector type. This option excludes H5M-18-13N option.

H5M-18-13N – output NMD 3.5 mm connector (male). Defines microwave input connector type. This option excludes H5M-18-11R option.

H5M-18-APA – built-in powerage adapter. This option allows to work with amplifyers and converters powered through the center conductor of coaxial line. Max voltage power up to ± 20 V, up to 500 mA current.

H5M-18-ATA/70 – built-in tunable attenuator 0...70 dB. Electromechanical step attenuator set up at the analyzer’s input allows to measure wideband amplifiers and converters with high gain.

Graphit software measuring transmittion ratio and noise

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SPECIFICATIONS

Characteristic Typical value

Operating frequency range H5M-04 H5M-18 H5M-18-11R option H5M-18-13N option

10 MHz ... 4 GHz

10 MHz ... 18 GHz10 MHz ... 20 GHz

Selective filters passband, MHz 0.1; 0.3; 1.0 and 3.0

Noise figure measurement range, dB:for noise source ENR 4 ... 7 dBfor noise source ENR 12 ... 17 dBfor noise source ENR 20 ... 22 dB

0 ... 150 ... 240 ... 30

Noise mesurement max allowed absolute uncertainty due to measurement path nonlinearity, dB

± 0,1

Noise measurement results instability 10 minutes after normal operating mode established (with environment temperature deviation not exceeding ± 1 °Ñ), dB

± 0,05

Transmittion ratio measurement range, dB –20 ... +30

Transmittion ratio max allowed absolute uncertainty due to measurement path nonlinearity, dB

± 0,15

Transmittion ratio max allowed absolute uncertainty due to IF attenuator switching, dB ± 0,2

Transmittion ratio max allowed random uncertainty mean square deviation, dB 0,03

IF attenuator range (2 dB step), dB 0 ... 36

HF attenuator range (10 dB step) (ATA option), dB 0 ... 70

Max inherent noise, dB 8

Max inherent noise for ATA and/or APA options, dB 10

Max inherent noise deviation at environment temperature fluctuations in operating temperature range, dB

± 3

Max uncertainty of noise source graduation, dB ± 0,1

Input impedance, Ohm 50

Microwave port VSWR, max 1,8

Microwave port VSWR for ATA and/or APA options, max 2,0

Max operating input power level, dBm –30

Max allower input power level 10 dBm (10 mW)

Max operating mode setup time, hours 1

Continuous operating time, hours 16

NOISE SOURCE CONTROL PORTS

NS1 (front plate)

Application semiconductor noise source powerage

Connector type BNC, female

Output voltage ON (+28 ±0,1) V, 100 mÀ maxOFF < 1 V

NS2 (rear plate)

Application noise source external power source control

Connector type BNC, female

Output voltage TTL levelsON log «0» or «1», programmableOFF log «1» or «0», programmable

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SREAR PLATE ADDITIONAL PORTS

Ethernet in/out RJ-45, female, 8 pins Ethernet 10/100 interface for PC and LAN connection

SYNC in BNC, female External synchronization signal input

SYNC out BNC, female Internal sync oscillator output

Programmator in/out DB-9, male RS-232 interface for analyzer’s components firmware updates

ÎÃ inBNC, female, 10 MHz 0…+10 dBm

External reference oscillator input

ÎÃ outBNC, female, 10 MHz +3 dBm

Internal reference oscillator output

IF in SMA, female 70 MHz IF input

IF out SMA, female 70 MHz IF output

GENERAL PROPERTIES

Characteristic Value

Size and weight: max weight, kg H5M-04 H5M-18max dimensions, mm (H � W � L) H5M-04 H5M-18

916

170�260�380210�380�380

Powerage: power voltage, V AC frequency, Hz max power consumption, VA H5M-04 H5M-18

220 ± 2250 ± 1

50150

Operating conditions: environment temperature, °Ñ max air humidity at environment temperature +25 °Ñ, %

+5 ... +4090

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GSHM2 SERIES NOISE SOURCES

Noise sources are intended for use as a noise power spectral density reference in frequency range 0.01 ... 18 (20) GHz when working with noise figure analyzers.

The source of noise voltage is uncased avalanche-transit-time diod installed as a part of hybrid IC that is connected to precision microwave adapter through attenuating adapter. The adapter’s desing provides low SWR, specifications stability and reliability. Diod is powered through the built-in current stabilizer wich is ensuring noise level stability irrespectively of noise source powerage stability.

SPECIFICATIONSOutput impedance: 50 Ohm.

ENR temperature stability: 0.01 dB/°Ñ.

Power voltage: 28 ±1 V.

Current consumption: < 30 mA.

Power connector: BNC, female.

Operating temperature range: 0 ... 50 °Ñ.

Dimensions: 150õ28õ23 mm.

Weight: 0.15 kg.

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