The Aeroflex 2040 is an RF signal generator engineered for wireless system development, verification, and characterization across R&D and manufacturing environments. Delivering low-noise performance with selectable noise modes, this instrument supports critical measurements in avionics, receiver, and radar testing. The 2040 combines analog and digital modulation capabilities with flexible sweep and frequency-hopping functionality, enabling rapid prototyping and compliance validation of RF systems.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage: 10 kHz to 1.35 GHz
Output Power: +13 dBm (standard); +19 dBm (optional)
SSB Phase Noise: Better than –140 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz offset from 1 GHz carrier; –145 dBc/Hz typical for the 2040 series
Residual FM Noise: Less than 0.3 Hz RMS at 1 GHz
Non-Harmonic Spurious: –90 dBc
Modulation Oscillator: 0.1 Hz to 500 kHz, with optional second internal oscillator
Wideband FM Bandwidth: 10 MHz
– Key Features
• Dual low-noise modes for improved phase noise performance; normal mode for operational flexibility
• Modulation: AM, FM, Pulse, Phase, FSK, IQ vector, and digital modulation (FSK, PSK, GMSK, QAM) with internal DSP
• Single, Dual, Composite, and Dual Composite modulation modes
• Frequency and amplitude sweep with user-programmable profiles and complex sweep options
• List Mode frequency hopping with <500 µs setting time
• Pulse modulation with optional fast pulse modulator and internal pulse generator
• Output level control from –137 dBm to +13 dBm (optional +25 dBm)
• Microprocessor control with dot-matrix display and menu-driven interface
• Non-volatile memory for instrument settings recall
– Typical Applications
Avionics receiver testing, radar system verification, wireless transceiver development, frequency-hopping system characterization, and pulse radar signal simulation.
– Compatibility & Integration
Microprocessor-controlled operation enables integration into automated test systems via standard control interfaces. Non-volatile memory and sweep capabilities support multi-test sequences and production environments.
