Description
LSX8084R 8GHz Signal Generator
The LSX8084R 8GHz Signal Generator is engineered to meet the growing demand for multi channel microwave signal generation in modern RF environments. Designed as a 19 inch 1U rackmount instrument, it integrates four high quality microwave channels in one compact unit. This allows engineers to build advanced test setups without consuming valuable rack space.
With frequency coverage up to 8 GHz on each channel, the LSX8084R 8GHz Signal Generator supports applications such as phased array antenna testing, radar subsystem validation, multi path signal simulation, and intermodulation distortion measurements. The four channel architecture enables synchronized or independent operation, giving engineers full flexibility in complex RF system development.
Signal Integrity and Purity
Signal purity is essential in microwave testing. The LSX8084R 8GHz Signal Generator delivers low phase noise performance of -133 dBc per Hz at 1 GHz with a 10 kHz offset. At 100 MHz, it achieves -148 dBc per Hz, and at 10 GHz it provides -114 dBc per Hz at the same offset. Harmonics are specified at -50 dBc and non harmonics at -90 dBc, ensuring clean spectral output.
This performance makes the LSX8084R 8GHz Signal Generator suitable for local oscillator applications, radar STALO systems, high speed DAC and ADC clocking, and precision intermodulation testing. Engineers can rely on stable signals that minimize measurement uncertainty.
Fast Switching Performance
The LSX8084R 8GHz Signal Generator features ultra fast frequency switching below 10 µs with coherent switching capability. In automated manufacturing environments, this dramatically reduces idle time between frequency steps and increases overall test throughput.
Fast switching is also critical for simulating frequency hopping radars, electronic warfare scenarios, and secure communication systems. The LSX8084R 8GHz Signal Generator allows rapid pulse to pulse frequency changes while maintaining phase coherence and signal accuracy.
Modulation Capabilities
Advanced modulation options make the LSX8084R 8GHz Signal Generator highly versatile. Built in AM, FM, PM, and Sweep functions allow realistic analog signal simulation.
- Frequency Modulation up to 10 MHz deviation with rates up to 1 MHz
- Amplitude Modulation up to 90 percent depth with rates up to 100 kHz
- Phase Modulation up to 360 degree deviation
- Pulse modulation with typical 70 dB on off ratio
- Rise and fall times under 15 ns
These features support demanding radar pulse testing, electronic warfare validation, and communication system development across multiple channels.
Control and Integration
The LSX8084R 8GHz Signal Generator is designed for seamless integration into automated and laboratory environments. It supports industry standard SCPI and VISA command architecture for reliable remote control. LAN, USB, and SPI interfaces provide flexible connectivity options.
The instrument integrates easily with Python, MATLAB, C, C++, C#, and NI LabVIEW. The included virtual front panel offers intuitive graphical control for local and network operation, simplifying configuration and reducing setup time.
With four coherent microwave channels, low phase noise, ultra fast switching, and powerful modulation, the LSX8084R 8GHz Signal Generator delivers a complete and scalable solution for advanced RF and microwave testing.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | LSX8084R |
| Frequency Range | Up to 8 GHz |
| Channels | Four Channel |
| Form Factor | 19 inch 1U Rackmount |
| Frequency Switching Speed | Less than 10 µs |
| Switching Type | Coherent Frequency Switching |
| Phase Noise | -133 dBc per Hz at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset |
| Phase Noise at 100 MHz | -148 dBc per Hz at 10 kHz offset |
| Phase Noise at 10 GHz | -114 dBc per Hz at 10 kHz offset |
| Harmonics | -50 dBc |
| Non Harmonics | -90 dBc |
| FM Capability | Up to 10 MHz deviation, 1 MHz rate |
| AM Capability | Up to 90 percent depth, 100 kHz rate |
| PM Capability | Up to 360 degree deviation |
| Pulse Modulation | Typical 70 dB on off ratio |
| Pulse Rise Fall Time | Less than 15 ns |
| Interfaces | LAN, USB, SPI |
| Programming | SCPI, VISA |
| Applications | Phased Array Testing, Radar Systems, Electronic Warfare, RF Production Testing, Microwave Research |
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