The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 2022C is a microprocessor-controlled synthesized signal generator spanning 10 kHz to 1 GHz, delivering amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation for development, production, and field maintenance applications. Front-panel keyboard entry with 7-digit LCD display and non-volatile memory storage of up to 100 instrument settings ensure rapid configuration and repeatability across test sequences.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Generation
• Range: 10 kHz to 1 GHz
• Resolution: 10 Hz up to 100 MHz; 100 Hz above 100 MHz
• Display: 7-digit LCD
• Accuracy: Equivalent to frequency standard accuracy
RF Output
• Level range: −127 dBm to +13 dBm
• Output impedance: 50 Ω (Type N female, MIL 39012/3D)
• VSWR: <1.5:1 for levels below −7 dBm
• Resolution: 0.1 dB across full voltage range
• Accuracy: ±1 dB above −10 dBm; ±2 dB below −10 dBm
• Flatness: Better than 0.5 dB from 10 kHz to 1 GHz for output levels above −10 dBm
• Selectable output units: µV, mV, V (EMF or power-delivered), dB relative to µV/mV/EMF/PD, or dBm
Modulation Capabilities
• Types: Amplitude (AM), Frequency (FM), Phase (PM)
• Sources: Internal or external
• Internal oscillator frequencies: 400 Hz, 1 kHz, or 5 kHz
• Internal oscillator distortion: <1% THD at 1 kHz
AM Modulation
• Depth accuracy: Better than ±(4% of depth + 1%) at 1 kHz, depths to 80%, carrier up to 400 MHz
• Envelope distortion: <3% THD at 1 kHz, depths to 80%, carrier up to 400 MHz
• Maximum output power with AM engaged: +7 dBm at maximum depth (2022C)
FM Modulation
• Deviation range: 0 Hz to 999 kHz (carrier-frequency dependent)
• Peak deviation: 0 to 9.99 radians; up to 99.9 kHz
• Display resolution: 10 Hz for deviations to 9.99 kHz; 100 Hz for 10 kHz and above
– Key Features
• Microprocessor control with straightforward operation
• Non-volatile memory stores 100 complete instrument configurations
• Multiple output calibration units for flexibility in measurement workflows
• Flat response across the full operating band
– Typical Applications
Research, development, production testing, and field maintenance of RF communications, receiver alignment, and component characterization.
