Signal generator LSX8082R

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Overview
The Lucid-X is a small-footprint, modular microwave signal generator available in multiple form-factors (Desktop, PXIe module, Benchtop, Rackmount and Portable). It is designed to provide very low phase noise and high spectral purity with frequency coverage up to 40 GHz. The LSX8082R is presented as an 8 GHz dual-channel microwave signal generator in a 19" 1U rack form-factor.

Key Features

• Fast switching speed: ultra-fast switching down to 10 µs (UFS) and option for 100 µs fast switching (FS).
• Coherent frequency switching for multi-channel phase-coherent applications.
• Analog modulation: AM, FM, PM, Sweep and Pulse modulation; pattern modulation option.
• Extremely low phase noise and high spectral purity.
• High-performance pulse modulation with high on/off ratio and very fast rise/fall times.
• Integrated interfaces: LAN, USB and SPI; supports SCPI/VISA remote control and multiple programming environments.

Modulation and Pulse Performance

• FM: maximum deviations up to 10 MHz and modulation rates up to 1 MHz.
• AM: linear depth up to 90% and rates up to 100 kHz.
• PM: peak deviation up to 360°.
• Pulse modulation: typical on/off ratio ~70 dB; rise/fall times < 15 ns.

Control & Software

• Industry-standard SCPI/VISA command set for remote control.
• Supported programming environments: Python, MATLAB, C#/C++, LabVIEW and NI tools.
• Includes virtual front panel for local or network control.

Applications & Use Cases

• Local Oscillator and STALO applications for radar systems.
• Intermodulation distortion (IMD) and receiver testing.
• High-performance DAC/ADC clocking and quantum/physics experiments requiring phase-coherent multi-channel sources.
• Automated production testing where fast frequency switching reduces cycle time.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Model: LSX8082R
• Commercial designation: 8 GHz Dual Channel Microwave Signal Generator (19" 1U Rack)
• Family: Lucid-X (LSX) microwave signal generator family; modular across Desktop, PXIe, Benchtop, Rack and Portable form factors
• Frequency coverage: up to 40 GHz (Lucid-X family capability)
• Channels: Dual-channel configuration (LSX8082R)
• Phase noise (typical): -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-harmonic spurious: typically -90 dBc
• Switching: Ultra-fast switching option UFS = 10 µs; FS option = 100 µs
• FM: max deviation up to 10 MHz; rates up to 1 MHz
• AM: linear depth up to 90%; rates 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; compatibility with Python, MATLAB, C#/C++, LabVIEW; virtual front panel included
• Ordering options (examples): MOD = modulation package (AM, FM, PM); LP = Low power option; ELP1/ELP2 = extended low power ranges; EPR1/EPR2 = extended power ranges; PLS = pulse modulation; PAT = pattern modulation; FS / UFS = switching speed options; BAT / BAT2 = battery options for portable; CHA = external charger; LAN = USB Ethernet adapter; W-RACK = rack-mount kit; WE = 1-year warranty extension (adds to standard warranty)
• Form factors available: PXIe, Rackmount, Benchtop, Desktop, Portable