The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 2050 is a digital and vector signal generator that delivers precision RF signal generation across a wide frequency spectrum. It combines analog modulation, digital modulation, and IQ vector modulation capabilities in a single platform, making it ideal for communications system testing, wireless technology development, and complex signal environment simulation.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 10 kHz to 1.35 GHz
Frequency Resolution: 0.1 Hz
Output Power
• Analog Mode: −144 dBm to +13 dBm
• Digital/Vector Mode (Peak Envelope Power): −138 dBm to +6 dBm
• AM modulation reduces maximum output linearly to +7 dBm at maximum AM depth
• Uncalibrated RF level control: 24 dB range without level interruption
Modulation Capabilities
• Analog: AM, FM, PM, optional pulse modulation
• Digital: FSK (2/4-level), GMSK, PSK (2/4/8-level), DPSK variants, QAM (4/16/64/256-level)
• Vector: IQ modulation to 10 MHz (1 dB bandwidth)
• FM: Wideband (>10 MHz) and 1 MHz bandwidth modes with deviations to 1% of carrier frequency; DC and AC coupled; includes patented FM nulling correction
• Digital data input: Internal PRBS, external TTL/CMOS serial or parallel
Modulation Bandwidth
• I and Q modulation: 10 MHz (1 dB bandwidth)
• Vector bandwidth: ±0.5 dB (DC, up to 3 MHz); ±1 dB (up to 10 MHz, carriers to 2 GHz); ±1.3 dB (carriers to 2.7 GHz)
• FM: 10 Hz to 30 kHz (AC coupled); DC to 30 kHz (DC coupled)
Phase Noise: < −108 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz offset from 1 GHz carrier (digital mode)
Spectral Purity: < −90 dBc to 1.35 GHz; < −40 dBc to 2.3 GHz; < −30 dBc to 5.4 GHz
– Key Features
• 0.1 Hz frequency resolution for precision calibration and testing
• Flexible modulation architecture supporting analog, digital, and vector modes simultaneously
• Low phase noise performance suitable for demanding RF applications
• Wide dynamic range with 24 dB uncalibrated level control
• DC-coupled FM with nulling correction for accurate carrier frequency control
– Typical Applications
• Communication system testing and calibration
• Wireless technology development and prototyping
• Complex signal environment simulation
• RF receiver and transceiver validation
