The Aeroflex 3030 is a PXI-based RF digitizer module that performs precision down-conversion and digitization of radio frequency signals from 330 MHz to 3 GHz. Operating with the Aeroflex 3010 RF synthesizer, it captures signals with up to 90 MHz instantaneous bandwidth and delivers 14-bit digital IQ and IF outputs via LVDS interface. The module integrates into standard 3U PXI chassis occupying two slots, providing the linearity, noise performance, and signal fidelity required for wireless device development and manufacturing, including 3G WCDMA applications.
Technical Specifications
RF Input and Digitization
• Frequency range: 330 MHz to 3 GHz
• IF frequency: 46.08 MHz (IF bandwidth 46 MHz)
• Instantaneous bandwidth (-1 dB): Up to 90 MHz
• RF input level (max): +16 dBm (0 dB attenuation), +22 dBm (8 dB attenuation), +30 dBm (10 dB attenuation)
• A/D resolution: 14 bits
• Maximum sample rate: 61.44 MHz (3030A: 103.68 MHz)
• Spurious free dynamic range: Typically 75 dB
• Intermodulation free dynamic range: Typically 75 dB
• Noise spectral density: <-140 dBm/Hz (3030A: <-145 dBm/Hz)
• Level accuracy: Typically 0.3 dB
• Amplitude flatness: ±0.1 dB (±5 MHz), ±0.25 dB (to 67 MHz)
• Phase accuracy: <±0.03 radians
• Return loss: 16 dB (below 6 GHz)
Memory and Output
• Digital IF memory: 128 M samples
• Data output: 68-way SCSI connector (LVDS I/O)
Synchronization
• External 10 MHz signal synchronization
• Triggering: External (PXI backplane, front-panel LVDS), internal (timer, level trigger)
• List mode: ~250 µs frequency/level switching (with 3010 opt 01)
– Key Features
• Real-time IF output via LVDS interface
• Digital IQ output capability
• Dual 10 MHz I/O SMA connectors for synchronization
• RF and LO inputs on SMA connectors (50 Ω)
• Compact 3U, two-slot PXI form factor
– Typical Applications
• Wireless device development and manufacturing
• 3G WCDMA signal analysis and verification
• High-fidelity RF signal capture and processing
– Compatibility & Integration
Operated within compliant PXI or cPCI 3U chassis with system controller supporting Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or 32-bit Vista and NI-VISA 3.1 or higher.
