Model 866-M | 1 MHz to 40 GHzCompact Frequency Synthesizer

BNC's Model 866-M frequency synthesizer features a frequency range of 1 MHz to 40 GHz, an output power range of -10 to 25 dBm, and switching time of 85 μs. The SSB phase noise is -145 dBc/Hz when using a 20 kHz offset from a 1 GHz carrier, and -125 dBc/Hz when using a 10 GHz carrier. The resolution is 1 mHz for frequency, 0.1° for phase, and 0.5 dB for power. The frequency accuracy is calibrated to ±30 ppb, and the temperature stability is within ±100 ppb for the operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C.

The synthesizer is a compact, flange-mountable, well-shielded module that weighs about 1.3 lb [ <0.6 kg ], measures 6.5 x 2.4 x 1  [165 x 60 x 26 mm], and consumes about 20 W of power. It cools itself passively. It has an Ethernet connection connector for connecting to a PC and can be controlled via graphical software or SCPI instructions.

The Model 866-M supports external references at one GHz and one hundred MHz. Multiple units can be coupled to form multi-channel, phase-coherent sources. The main 1 GHz reference frequency can be produced by one device and looped to the others. Phase-coherence over a 5-hour period is around ±0.5 degrees with all channels running at 5 GHz.

A system clock can be made up of just one device. Applications like radar, electronic warfare, beamforming, and quantum computing that call for a controlled phase difference over multiple channels are a good fit for this wideband, quick switching synthesizer.

Overview

Overview 

Features

Applications

  • Small size flange-mount module
  • CW and Pulse Modulation
  • Low power consumption as low as 23 W, passive cooling
  • Low phase noise
  • Multi-channel configurable / cascadable: Master-slave connection through 100 MHz or 1 GHz reference loop-through
  • Phase coherent
  • System clock source
  • Multi-channel phase-coherent configurations for radar signal generation and testing
  • Quantum computing: as RF LO for IQ mixers and parametric amplifier pumping
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Spectroscopy
Specifications 
Number of channels 1 (can be link up with other 866-M for multi-channel phase-coherent sources)
Frequency Range 1 MHz to 40 GHz
Frequency Resolution 0.001 Hz
Output Power -10 to +25 dBm (see power graph)
Switching Speed 500 µs (85 µs with Option FS)
Reference Input 100 MHz, 1 GHz
Reference Output 100 MHz, 1 GHz
Remote Control (SCPI v1999), Ethernet
Dimensions (W x L x H), Weight 2.36 x 5.9 x 1.02 in [60 x 150 x 26 mm] , ~1.3 lbs [≤0.6 kg],
Including connectors: 3.74 x 6.5 x 0.95 in [60 x 165 x 26 mm]
Power Supply 24 VDC (AC adapter included)

Options 
FS Fast Switching speed
DATA Calibration Test data

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Media 
Video URL 
Video title 
Ultimate Guide! The Perfect RF & Microwave Signal Generator

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