The IFR 2030 is a signal generator delivering precise RF signal generation from 10 kHz to 1.35 GHz with 0.1 Hz frequency resolution. It supports AM, FM, and phase modulation with flexible modulation oscillators operating from 0.1 Hz to 500 kHz. Output power spans -144 dBm to +13 dBm with 0.1 dB resolution, and the instrument withstands reverse power up to 50 W at VSWR 5:1. An RF carrier on/off switch provides complete output control. FM capabilities include wideband operation at 10 MHz bandwidth, FM deviation to 1 MHz (up to 21 MHz) or 1% of carrier frequency, and both AC and DC-coupled modes with offset correction. Phase modulation reaches 10 radians across a 10 kHz bandwidth. AM operation reduces maximum output to +7 dBm at full depth. The instrument supports single, dual, composite, and dual composite modulation modes. Optional modules enable pulse modulation, GSM/PCN (GMSK Bt 0.3) with 270.833 kHz clock rate, avionics waveforms for VOR/ILS testing, and DME generation. Non-volatile memory stores instrument configuration. GPIB (IEEE-488.2) interface enables automated test system integration and remote operation.
## Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 10 kHz to 1.35 GHz
• Frequency Resolution: 0.1 Hz
• Output Power: -144 dBm to +13 dBm
• Output Power Resolution: 0.1 dB
• Output Protection: 50 W reverse power capability at VSWR 5:1
• Modulation Oscillator: 0.1 Hz to 500 kHz
• FM Deviation: Up to 1 MHz (≤21 MHz); 1% of carrier frequency (>21 MHz)
• FM Bandwidth: 10 MHz wideband; 300 kHz at 1 dB
• Phase Modulation Bandwidth: 10 kHz; maximum 10 radians
• AM Maximum Output: +7 dBm at full modulation depth
## Key Features
• AM, FM, and phase modulation with single/dual/composite modes
• DC-coupled FM with offset correction
• Dedicated RF carrier on/off switch
• Non-volatile memory for settings storage
• Optional second modulation oscillator
• Optional pulse modulation (including slow rise time variant)
• Optional GSM/PCN GMSK Bt 0.3 modulation with internal data generator
• Optional avionics modulation for VOR/ILS system testing
• Optional DME signal generation
## Typical Applications
• RF component characterization and receiver testing
• Radio communications system validation
• Instrument Landing System (ILS) and VHF Omni Range (VOR) beacon testing
• GSM/PCN mobile communications testing
• Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) validation
## Compatibility & Integration
• GPIB (IEEE-488.2) interface for automated test system integration
• Remote operation and control via standard IEEE-488.2 commands
