Description
LSX8082B Signal Generator
The LSX8082B 8GHz Dual Channel Microwave Signal Generator is engineered to meet the growing demand for high precision microwave testing in advanced RF environments. As part of the Lucid X platform, this dual channel model combines ultra low phase noise, coherent switching, and powerful modulation features in a compact modular design. It is well suited for research laboratories, aerospace programs, radar development, and high throughput manufacturing systems.
Signal Integrity and Phase Noise
The LSX8082B Signal Generator delivers exceptional spectral purity across its 8GHz range. It achieves phase noise performance of -148 dBc/Hz at 100 MHz, -133 dBc/Hz at 1GHz, and -114 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz with a 10 kHz offset. Harmonics are specified at -50 dBc and non harmonics at -90 dBc, ensuring clean and stable output signals. This level of performance is critical for local oscillator design, intermodulation distortion measurements, DAC and ADC clock validation, and microwave subsystem testing where signal clarity directly impacts measurement accuracy.
Ultra Fast and Coherent Switching
The LSX8082B Signal Generator features ultra fast frequency switching below 10µs. This capability reduces dead time in automated testing and dramatically increases measurement throughput. It is especially valuable for frequency hopping radar simulation, electronic warfare threat replication, and secure communication protocol testing. Coherent frequency switching between the two channels enables synchronized phase relationships, which is essential for phased array research, mixer characterization, and complex modulation experiments.
Advanced Modulation Capabilities
The LSX8082B Signal Generator includes built in AM, FM, PM, Sweep, and Pulse modulation. FM supports deviations up to 10 MHz with modulation rates up to 1 MHz. AM offers linear depth up to 90 percent with rates up to 100 kHz. PM provides peak deviation up to 360 degrees. Pulse modulation achieves a typical 70 dB on off ratio with rise and fall times below 15 ns. These features make the instrument ideal for radar pulse generation, analog communication testing, and microwave research applications.
Flexible Control and Integration
Integration into modern test systems is seamless with SCPI and VISA support. The LSX8082B Signal Generator connects via LAN, USB, or SPI, enabling flexible control options. Engineers can automate test sequences using Python, MATLAB, C#, C++, or LabVIEW. The virtual front panel allows intuitive local or remote operation, simplifying configuration and monitoring.
Applications
The LSX8082B Signal Generator is ideal for radar systems STALO development, phased array antenna research, aerospace subsystem validation, microwave component testing, and automated production test equipment. Its dual channel capability and coherent switching make it a powerful solution for demanding microwave measurement tasks.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | LSX8082B |
| Frequency Range | Up to 8 GHz |
| Channels | Dual Channel |
| Frequency Switching Speed | <10 µs |
| Coherent Switching | Supported |
| Phase Noise | -133 dBc/Hz at 1GHz, 10 kHz offset |
| Additional Phase Noise | -148 dBc/Hz at 100 MHz, -114 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz |
| Harmonics | -50 dBc |
| Non Harmonics | -90 dBc |
| Modulation Types | AM, FM, PM, Sweep, Pulse |
| FM Capability | Up to 10 MHz deviation |
| AM Depth | Up to 90 percent |
| PM Deviation | Up to 360 degrees |
| Pulse Modulation | 70 dB on off ratio, <15 ns rise fall |
| Interfaces | LAN, USB, SPI |
| Programming | SCPI, VISA, Python, MATLAB, C#, C++, LabVIEW |
| Form Factors | Benchtop, PXIe, Rackmount, Desktop, Portable |
| Applications | Radar, Aerospace, Microwave Testing, ATE |
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