The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 2022A is a 1 GHz signal generator delivering precise frequency and amplitude control across 10 kHz to 1 GHz. Engineered for communications, aerospace, and defense testing, it combines microprocessor control with direct keyboard entry, non-volatile memory for up to 100 stored settings, and full GPIB programmability for system integration.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Frequency range: 10 kHz to 1 GHz
• Resolution: 10 Hz (to 100 MHz), 100 Hz (above 100 MHz)
• Accuracy: Phase locked to internal or external standard
Output Characteristics
• Power range: -127 dBm to +6 dBm
• Resolution: 0.1 dB
• Accuracy: ±1 dB (above -10 dBm), ±2 dB (below -10 dBm), better than ±0.5 dB (above -10 dBm, 10 kHz to 1 GHz)
• Output impedance: 50 Ω
• Flatness: Better than ±1 dB (10 kHz to 1.01 GHz)
• Reverse power protection: 50 W (50 Ω source) or 25 W (source VSWR to 5:1, DC to 1 GHz)
Modulation
• Types: AM, FM, PM
• AM depth: 0.5% to 99.5% in 0.5% steps
• FM deviation: Up to 999 kHz peak
• Phase modulation: 0 to 9.99 radians peak
• Internal oscillator: 400 Hz, 1 kHz, or 5 kHz (less than 1% THD)
• External input: 1 V RMS into 100 kΩ; ±1 dB response 50 Hz to 10 kHz
Signal Purity
• Harmonically related signals: Better than -25 dBc
• Non-harmonically related signals: Better than -60 dB (below 62.5 MHz)
• Residual FM: Less than 7 Hz RMS (less than 3.5 Hz RMS below 62.5 MHz)
– Key Features
• Microprocessor control with direct keyboard interface
• 100-setting non-volatile memory for test configuration storage
• Full GPIB programmability for automated system control
• 50 Ω output with reverse power protection to 50 W
• Three internal modulation frequencies plus external modulation input
• Low residual FM and spurious performance
– Typical Applications
• Communications system testing and validation
• Aerospace and defense equipment characterization
• RF component and subsystem measurement
• Modulation quality assessment
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB interface enables integration into automated test systems and remote operation environments.
