The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 2218 is a 18.40 GHz signal generator engineered for RF testing, measurement, and system characterization across communications, radar, and electronic warfare applications. It delivers precise signal generation from 50 MHz to 18.40 GHz with 3 kHz frequency resolution and 50 ms switching speed, meeting the demands of component validation, system integration, and field testing environments.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 18.40 GHz
• Frequency Resolution: 3 kHz
• Frequency Switching Time: 50 ms
• Time Base Stability: 0.0000000005 /day
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω
– Key Features
• Fast frequency switching enables rapid test sequences and dynamic signal scenarios
• Exceptional frequency stability supports precision calibration and long-term measurement confidence
• Fine 3 kHz resolution accommodates narrow-band testing requirements
• Standard 50 Ω impedance ensures compatibility with industry-standard RF test architectures
– Typical Applications
• Communication system testing and calibration
• Radar system characterization and simulation
• Electronic equipment functional verification
• Component and assembly performance validation
• Agile radar simulation and radar cross-section (RCS) measurements
• Electronic warfare system development and evaluation
– Compatibility & Integration
The 2218 integrates into automated test equipment (ATE) systems via GPIB and RS-232 interfaces, enabling remote control and data logging in production and field test environments.
