Signal generator LSX8081P

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Overview
The Lucid-X LSX8081P is a portable microwave signal generator with a small footprint, designed to deliver low phase noise and high spectral purity for applications requiring precise RF sources. This single-channel 8 GHz portable model is part of the Lucid-X family, available also in Desktop, Benchtop, Rackmount and PXIe module form factors.

Key features

• Fast switching speed <10 μs (ultra-fast switching option available)
• Coherent frequency switching
• Analog modulation: AM, FM, PM, Sweep and Pulse Modulation
• Phase noise examples: -148 dBc/Hz @100 MHz (10 kHz offset); -133 dBc/Hz @1 GHz (10 kHz offset); -114 dBc/Hz @10 GHz (10 kHz offset)
• Harmonics typically <-50 dBc; non-harmonics typically <-90 dBc
• LAN, USB and SPI integrated interfaces
• Industry-standard SCPI/VISA remote control; supported APIs include Python, MATLAB, C#/C++ and LabVIEW; includes a virtual front panel GUI
• Form factors available: PXIe, Rackmount, Benchtop, Desktop and Portable

Signal integrity & purity
The LSX family is engineered for exceptionally low phase noise and high spectral purity, suitable for local oscillators, intermodulation distortion measurements, and high-performance DAC/ADC clocking applications.

Analog and pulse modulation capabilities

• FM: maximum deviation up to 10 MHz; modulation rates up to 1 MHz
• AM: linear depth up to 90%; modulation rates up to 100 kHz
• PM: peak deviation up to 360°
• Pulse modulation: high on/off ratio (typically ~70 dB); rise/fall times <15 ns; pattern and pulse modulation supported

Fast frequency switching
Typical 10 μs switching time enables testing of frequency-hopping systems, radar/EW simulations, and high-throughput automated test sequences.

Control and programming
Remote control via SCPI/VISA over LAN or USB. Compatible with Python, MATLAB, C#/C++, and LabVIEW. A virtual front panel is provided for local or networked GUI control.

Ordering info
Model — Description
LSX8081P — 8 GHz Single Channel Portable Microwave Signal Generator

Technical specifications

• Model: LSX8081P
• Series: Lucid-X (LSX)
• Form factors available: Portable (this listing), Desktop, Benchtop, Rackmount, PXIe module
• Frequency range: up to 40 GHz (Lucid-X family)
• Phase noise (examples): -148 dBc/Hz @100 MHz (10 kHz offset); -133 dBc/Hz @1 GHz (10 kHz offset); -114 dBc/Hz @10 GHz (10 kHz offset)
• Harmonics: typically <-50 dBc; Non-harmonics: typically <-90 dBc
• Switching time: standard 10 μs (ultra-fast option noted)
• Modulations supported: AM, FM, PM, Sweep, Pulse, Pattern
• FM capability: max deviation up to 10 MHz; rates up to 1 MHz
• AM capability: linear depth up to 90%; rates up to 100 kHz
• PM capability: peak deviation up to 360°
• Pulse specs: on/off ratio ~70 dB; rise/fall <15 ns
• Interfaces: LAN, USB, SPI
• Control: SCPI/VISA; supported languages/tools include Python, MATLAB, C#/C++, LabVIEW; virtual front panel included
• Typical applications: Radar STALO, LO sources, intermodulation testing, DAC/ADC clocking, radar/EW, wireless communications, quantum experiments requiring coherent multi-channel sources