Signal generator LSX8084B

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Product overview
The LSX8084B is an 8 GHz, four-channel benchtop microwave signal generator in the Lucid‑X (LSX) family. It offers low phase noise and high spectral purity in a compact modular form factor suitable for single-unit benchtop use and scalable multi-channel systems.

Key features

• 4 coherent channels (benchtop configuration)
• Fast switching: standard 100 μs; ultra-fast option <10 μs
• Coherent frequency switching for phase-coherent multi-channel applications
• Analog modulation: AM, FM, PM, sweep and pulse
• Pulse modulation: high on/off ratio (typ. 70 dB); rise/fall times <15 ns
• FM: up to 10 MHz deviation; rates up to 1 MHz
• AM: linear depth up to 90%; rates up to 100 kHz
• PM: peak deviation up to 360°
• Interfaces: LAN, USB, SPI; SCPI/VISA compatible
• Remote control & software: virtual front panel; APIs for Python, MATLAB, C#/C++, LabVIEW
• Small modular footprint for scalable multi-channel systems (PXIe, rack, benchtop, portable)

Ordering information
Model | Description
LSX8084B | 8 GHz four-channel microwave benchtop signal generator

Options (summary)

• MOD — Modulation package (AM, FM, PM)
• LP — Low power option (-70 dBm) (availability varies by form factor)
• ELP1 / ELP2 — Extended low power ranges (per-channel restrictions)
• EPR1 / EPR2 — Extended power range (-130 dBm to +27 dBm) (per-channel restrictions)
• PLS — Pulse modulation
• PAT — Pattern modulation
• FS — Fast switching (100 μs)
• UFS — Ultra-fast switching (10 μs)
• W-RACK — Rack-mount kit
• BAT / BAT2 / CHA — Portable battery / charger options (portable form factor)
• WE — 1-year warranty extension (standard warranty: 3 years)

Technical specifications

• Product family: Lucid‑X (LSX) modular microwave signal generators
• Model: LSX8084B — 8 GHz, four-channel, benchtop
• Family frequency capability: up to 40 GHz (Lucid‑X family)
• Phase noise (10 kHz offset): -148 dBc/Hz at 100 MHz; -133 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz; -114 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz
• Harmonics: typically -50 dBc; spurious (non-harmonics): typically -90 dBc
• Frequency switching: standard 100 μs; ultra-fast option 10 μs
• FM: deviation up to 10 MHz; rates up to 1 MHz
• AM: linear depth up to 90%; rates up to 100 kHz
• PM: peak deviation up to 360°
• Pulse modulation: typical on/off ratio ≈70 dB; rise/fall times <15 ns
• Interfaces: LAN, USB, SPI; SCPI/VISA compatible
• Remote control & integration: Python, MATLAB, C#/C++, LabVIEW; virtual front panel included
• Intended applications: LO / STALO generation, intermodulation distortion (IM) measurements, radar, electronic warfare, coherent multi-channel test benches, quantum control, phased-array / beamforming systems