Programmed Test Sources, Inc. - Fast Switching Low Noise Frequency Synthesizers

PTS 500 FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER

1 MHz to 500 MHz
+3 to +13 dBm output
choice of resolution
very low phase noise
fast switching, 5-20 µs
fully programmable, BCD or GPIB
modular flexibility, remote-only versions
7 decades of DDS resolution available
(with phase-continuous switching)

NOTE: PTS 500 shown for illustration in "M" and "V" cabinets. Consult catalog for full cabinet style listing and cabinet mechanical specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency	Range:	1.000 000 0 MHz to 499.999 999 9 MHz
	Resolution:	0.1 Hz to 100 KHz, optional in decades
	Accuracy:	same as frequency standard
	Control:	manual by 10-position dial;
		remote by TTL-level parallel entry BCD or GPIB (optional)

Switching Time		(to within 0.1 radian at new frequency)
	100 MHz - 10 MHz digit:	20 µseconds
	1 MHz - 0.1 Hz digit:	5 µseconds

Output	Level:	+3 to +13 dBm (1V max, 50 W ), metered in dBm and volts (rms)
	Flatness:	± 0.5 dB
	Impedance:	50 W
	Control:	manual by front panel control; remote by analog voltage

Spurious		(at full power output, +13 dBm)
Outputs	Discrete:	-70 dBc (-55 dBc, 1/2 & 3/2 f_out above 250 MHz)
	Harmonics:	-30 dBc at full output (-40 dBc at lower level)
	Phase Noise:	-63 dBc (0.5 Hz to 15 KHz) including effects of internal standard
	£ (1Hz):	100 Hz/ -100 dBc, 1 KHz/ -110 dBc, 10 KHz/ -120 dBc, 100 KHz/ -125 dBc
	Noise Floor:	- 135 dBc/Hz

Frequency	Internal:	OCXO	or	TCXO
Standard		3x10^-9/day		1x10^-8/day
		± 1x10^-8/0-50° C		±1x10^-6/0-50° C
		1x10^-6/year		2x10^-6/year
	External Drive:	10 MHz, 0.4 Vrms into 300 W ; 5 MHz, 0.5 Vrms into 300 W
	Aux. Output:	10.000 MHz, 0.4 Vrms into 50 W
		(Note: internal or external standard required for operation)

General	Operating Ambient:	0 - 55° C, 95% R.H.
	Power:	105 - 125V, 50 - 400 Hz, 50W (100, 220, 240V optional)
	Dimensions:	19 x 5.25 x 18 inches (relay rack or bench cabinet)
	Weight:	35 lbs.

For units equipped with a DDS-TLU option, specifications are modified as follows:
DDS Option:		H		K
Phase-Continuous Switching Range		100 KHz thru 0.1 Hz digits (~1 MHz bandwidth)		10 KHz thru 0.1 Hz digits (~100 KHz bandwidth)

Frequency	Resolution:	0.1 Hz (0.2 Hz, 250-500MHz)		0.1 Hz
	Optional Phase Rotation:	0 - 360° in .36° steps (.72° steps, 250-500 MHz)		N/A

Switching Time		(within phase-continuous range) < 1 µs transient, 2 µs delay

Spurious Discrete:		-60 dBc		-70 dBc
Outputs Phase Noise:		-63 dBc		-63 dBc

Pricing (USA domestic)		$6,770 (100 KHz resolution) to $8,450 (0.1 Hz resolution) plus any other options.

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