Signal generator LSX4092R

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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 wide frequency coverage up to 40 GHz. The LSX4092R is the 40 GHz dual-channel microwave signal generator in a 19 in 1U rack form factor.

Key Features

• Dual-channel microwave signal generation up to 40 GHz
• Very low phase noise (examples at 10 kHz offset documented)
• Fast frequency switching: ultra-fast 10 µs switching (UFS) and 100 µs fast switching (FS)
• Coherent frequency switching for multi-channel phase-coherent applications
• Analog modulations: AM, FM, PM, Sweep and Pulse modulation
• Integrated interfaces: LAN, USB and SPI

Detailed Modulation & Performance

• Frequency Modulation (FM): deviations up to 10 MHz and rates up to 1 MHz
• Amplitude Modulation (AM): linear depth up to 90% and rates up to 100 kHz
• Phase Modulation (PM): peak deviation up to 360°
• Pulse Modulation: high on/off ratio (typically ~70 dB) with rise/fall times < 15 ns
• Phase noise examples: -148 dBc/Hz at 100 MHz (10 kHz offset); -133 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (10 kHz offset); -114 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz (10 kHz offset)
• Harmonics typically < -50 dBc; non-harmonics typically < -90 dBc

Control, Programming & Integration
The Lucid-X family supports industry-standard SCPI and VISA command sets and can be controlled remotely over LAN or USB. Typical integration and programming environments include Python, MATLAB, C#/C++, and NI tools (LabVIEW). A virtual front panel is included for GUI-based local or network control.

Ordering Information (table)
Model: LSX4092R — Description: 40 GHz Dual Channel Microwave Signal Generator 19 in 1U rack

Options (summary)

• MOD - Modulation package (AM, FM, PM)
• LP - Low power option (to -70 dBm)
• ELP1 / ELP2 - Extended low power ranges (1 or 2 channels)
• EPR1 / EPR2 - Extended power range (e.g. -130 dBm to +27 dBm) for 1 or 2 channels
• PLS - Pulse modulation option
• PAT - Pattern modulation option
• FS - Fast switching 100 µs
• UFS - Ultra-fast switching 10 µs
• BAT / BAT2 - Optional replaceable battery packs (for portable configurations)
• CHA - External charger
• LAN - USB Ethernet adapter option
• W-RACK - Rack-mount kit
• WE - Warranty extension (1 year extension; standard warranty 3 years)

Technical specifications

• Model family: Lucid-X (LSX)
• Model: LSX4092R
• Form factor: 19 in 1U rack (also available in PXIe, Benchtop, Desktop and Portable)
• Frequency range: up to 40 GHz
• Channels: 2 (dual-channel)
• Phase noise examples: -148 dBc/Hz (100 MHz, 10 kHz offset); -133 dBc/Hz (1 GHz, 10 kHz); -114 dBc/Hz (10 GHz, 10 kHz)
• Harmonics / spurious: harmonics ~ -50 dBc; non-harmonics ~ -90 dBc
• Frequency switching: ultra-fast 10 µs (UFS) and fast 100 µs (FS) options
• Modulation: AM, FM, PM, Sweep, Pulse; FM deviation up to 10 MHz; FM rate up to 1 MHz; AM depth up to 90% (rates up to 100 kHz); PM peak up to 360°
• Pulse modulator: on/off ratio typically 70 dB; rise/fall times < 15 ns
• Power/level options: low-power and extended power range options (see ordering options)
• Interfaces: LAN, USB, SPI
• Control: SCPI and VISA compatible; supported environments include Python, MATLAB, C#/C++ and LabVIEW; virtual front panel GUI provided
• Typical applications: radar STALO/local oscillator, intermodulation measurements (IM3), DAC/ADC clocking, EW and communications testing, beamforming and phased-array test setups