Signal generator LSX4094B

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Overview
The Lucid-X LSX4094B is a compact modular microwave signal generator offered in PXIe module, desktop, benchtop, rackmount and portable configurations. It provides low phase noise and high spectral purity up to 40 GHz, supports coherent frequency switching and is intended for demanding RF and microwave applications such as STALO/LO sources, radar, electronic warfare and high-performance DAC/ADC clocking.

Key Features

• Fast switching: <= 10 µs (optional ultra-fast switching)
• Coherent frequency switching for phase-stable multi-channel operation
• Analog modulation: AM, FM, PM, Sweep
• Pulse modulation with high on/off ratio and fast rise/fall times
• Low phase noise for high signal integrity
• LAN, USB and SPI integrated interfaces
• Modular platforms: PXIe, Desktop, Benchtop, Rackmount, Portable

Analog / Modulation Capabilities
The LSX4094B includes built-in AM, FM, PM and Sweep. FM supports deviations up to 10 MHz and rates up to 1 MHz; AM supports linear depth up to 90% and rates up to 100 kHz; PM supports peak deviation up to 360°; Pulse modulation offers typical on/off ratio ~70 dB and rise/fall times < 15 ns.

Control and Programming
Supports industry-standard SCPI and VISA for remote control. Interfaces: LAN, USB and SPI. Programmable from Python, MATLAB, C#/C++ and NI LabVIEW. A virtual front panel is provided for local and network GUI control.

Form Factors
Available as PXIe module, desktop, benchtop, 19-inch rack and portable (battery) units. Scalable for coherent multi-channel systems (1, 2 and 4 channel and multi-unit rack/benchtop configurations).

Ordering Information
LSX4094B - 40 GHz four-channel microwave benchtop signal generator (Lucid-X family)

Options (summary)
MOD = modulation package (AM, FM, PM); LP = low power option (-70 dBm); ELP1/ELP2 = extended low power range; EPR1/EPR2 = extended power range (-130 dBm to +27 dBm); PLS = pulse modulation; PAT = pattern modulation; FS = fast switching 100 µs; UFS = ultra-fast switching 10 µs; BAT/BAT2 = replaceable batteries; CHA = external charger; LAN = USB Ethernet adapter; W-RACK = rack-mount kit; WE = 1-year warranty extension.

Technical specifications

• Frequency range: up to 40 GHz
• Phase noise (examples): -148 dBc/Hz @ 100 MHz, -133 dBc/Hz @ 1 GHz, -114 dBc/Hz @ 10 GHz (10 kHz offset)
• Harmonics: typically -50 dBc
• Non-harmonics: typically -90 dBc
• Fast switching: 100 µs (FS), 10 µs (UFS)
• FM: deviations 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: on/off ratio ~70 dB; rise/fall times < 15 ns
• Interfaces: LAN, USB, SPI
• Control: SCPI / VISA; supports Python, MATLAB, C#/C++, LabVIEW
• Form factors: PXIe, Desktop, Benchtop, Rackmount, Portable
• Applications: Radar STALO, LO source, intermodulation measurements, DAC/ADC clocking, quantum experiments, phased-array and EW simulations