Signal generator LSX2092R

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Overview
The Lucid-X family is a small-footprint, modular microwave signal generator available in multiple form factors (Desktop, PXIe, Benchtop, Rackmount, Portable). The LSX2092R is the 20 GHz, dual-channel 19-inch 1U rack version providing low phase noise and coherent multi-channel operation.

Key features

• Fast frequency switching <10 µs (Ultra-fast option: 10 µs; Fast option: 100 µs)
• Coherent frequency switching for phase-coherent multi-channel signals
• AM, FM, PM, Sweep and Pulse modulation; pattern modulation available as option
• Phase noise examples: -148 dBc/Hz @100 MHz, -133 dBc/Hz @1 GHz, -114 dBc/Hz @10 GHz
• Integrated interfaces: LAN, USB, SPI
• Available form factors: PXIe, Rackmount, Benchtop, Desktop, Portable

Detailed features

• Signal integrity: extremely low phase noise across the operating band; harmonics typically -50 dBc, non-harmonics typically -90 dBc — suitable for LO generation, IMD measurements and high-performance DAC/ADC clocking
• Analog modulation: FM up to 10 MHz deviation and rates to 1 MHz; AM linear depth to 90% at rates to 100 kHz; PM peak deviation up to 360°
• Pulse modulation: high on/off ratio (typical 70 dB) with fast edges — rise/fall times < 15 ns, suitable for radar and EW test
• Fast switching: 10 µs capability (ultra-fast option) for pulse-to-pulse and frequency-hopping scenarios
• Control and programming: SCPI over VISA; remote control via LAN or USB; software support for Python, MATLAB, C#/C++, LabVIEW and a virtual front panel GUI

Ordering information (excerpt)

• LSX2092R | 20 GHz Dual Channel Microwave Signal Generator, 19-inch 1U Rack

Applications

• Radar systems (STALO / Local Oscillator)
• Intermodulation and IM3 measurements
• Electronic Warfare and radar threat simulation
• Phased array / beam-forming and coherent multi-channel generation
• Quantum experiments and synchronized multi-channel testbeds

Technical specifications

• Model family: Lucid-X (LSX)
• Model: LSX2092R (20 GHz, dual-channel, 19-inch 1U rack)
• Frequency coverage (family): up to 40 GHz; LSX2092R: up to 20 GHz
• Channels: 2 (dual-channel)
• 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 speed: Fast option 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
• Pattern modulation and advanced modulation options available
• Output power: model-dependent power and extended/low-power options
• Interfaces: LAN, USB, SPI; Control protocols: SCPI/VISA
• Software: Python, MATLAB, C#/C++, LabVIEW, virtual front panel GUI
• Form factors: PXIe, Rackmount, Benchtop, Desktop, Portable