The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 2202 is a signal generator covering 10 MHz to 18.4 GHz, engineered for radar simulation, antenna pattern measurement, and high-speed RF/microwave testing. Fast 1 microsecond switching speed and sub-microsecond level correction deliver the agility required in dynamic test environments. Output of +10 dBm ±2 dB into 50 Ohms provides stable reference signals across military, aerospace, and electronic warfare applications.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 18.4 GHz
• Frequency Resolution: 1.0 Hz standard; 0.1 Hz with Option 101
• Output Amplitude: +10 dBm ±2 dB into 50 Ohm impedance
• Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Switching Speed: 1 microsecond
• Level Correction: Sub-microsecond
• Spectral Purity: Superb
– Key Features
• Modulation support: pulse, programmable FM, and non-programmable wideband FM
• Dual remote control interfaces: GPIB (IEEE 488) and parallel binary coded decimal (BCD)
• Full 3U rack chassis with front-panel keyboard control
• Modular platform architecture optimized for signal generation speed and spectral performance
– Typical Applications
• Radar simulation and radar cross-section measurements
• Antenna pattern measurements
• Airborne and shipborne system testing
• Electronic warfare simulation
• Radar system upgrades and validation
– Compatibility & Integration
Programmable via GPIB (IEEE 488) for integration into automated test systems and bench-top control via parallel BCD interface. Full 3U rack mounting accommodates standard 19-inch equipment racks in production, development, and research laboratories.
