The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 2526 is a synthesized signal generator delivering RF and microwave signals up to 26.5 GHz with 1.0 Hz frequency resolution. Purpose-built for radar development, electronic warfare systems, and automated test equipment, this instrument combines fast switching synthesis with multiple modulation modes to support agile signal generation across demanding aerospace and defense applications.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: Up to 26.5 GHz
• Frequency Resolution: 1.0 Hz
• Output Power: +10 dBm nominal
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω
• Switching Speed: Fast Switching Synthesizers
• Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 16,000 hours
– Key Features
• Modulation support: AM, FM, Pulse Modulation, Wideband FM
• Synthesized architecture enables precise frequency tuning and rapid switching between test states
• 16,000-hour MTBF demonstrates high availability for extended test campaigns
• Control via GPIB and RS-232 interfaces for remote operation and integration into automated test systems
– Typical Applications
• Agile radar system development and validation
• Radar simulator stimulus and signal synthesis
• Radar cross-section (RCS) measurements
• Fast antenna characterization and far-field testing
• Electronic warfare system simulation and testing
• Automatic test equipment (ATE) requiring rapid frequency switching
– Compatibility & Integration
The 2526 is part of the Aeroflex 2500 series of high-performance RF synthesizers. Standard GPIB and RS-232 connectivity enables integration into existing test frameworks and remote command sequences for unattended operation.
