Gigatronics 2526A Overview

The new Panther 2500 series signal generators delivers industry-best offset phase noise performance, high output power, and fast frequency switching speeds in a single unit. Panther series signal generators are offered in two different configurations designed for bench top and ATE applications covering 100 KHz to 8 GHz, 20 GHz, 26.5 GHz, and 40 GHz with frequency resolution of 0.0001 Hz over the entire band. Loaded with standard performance features such as high time base stability, frequency modulation (FM), high-speed pulse/square wave modulation (PM), amplitude modulation (AM) and high leveled output power makes it an excellent test solution for a wide range of CW, modulation, swept frequency, and fast frequency switching applications in both R&D and manufacturing environment.

The 2500 series signal generator utilizes the Giga-tronics new Advanced Synthesizer Technology that delivers excellent close in phase noise performance of -84dBc @ 100 Hz and -104dBc @ 1KHz and ultra low phase noise performance of -111 dBc @ 10 KHz and 100 KHz offset on a 10 GHz carrier frequency.

The Panther 2500 series signal generator is a unique blend of performance, reliability and a simple user interface that helps our customers lower their overall cost of ownership by shortening instrument-learning time and reducing systems integration effort through Automation Xpress™.

The Panther 2500 series unit has full command compatibility with 2400 series and previous generation signal generators from Gigatronics. In addition, Giga-tronics offers an optional command set for legacy signal generators offered by other manufacturers allowing customers to replace all legacy signal generators with single unit from Giga-tronics.

• Frequency ranges - 100 KHz to 8, 20, 26.5 or 40 GHz with 0.1Hz resolution
• High output power - typical: of +20 dBm to 20 GHz, + 9 dBm to 40 GHz
• Excellent level accuracy - ±0.2 to ±0.9 dB
• Industry best SSB offset phase noise - Standard on Panther 2500 signal generators
• Standard High Time Base Stability - Aging Rate < 5 X 10-10/day & Temperature Stability < 2.5 X 10-8/°C
• Fast Frequency and Level switching time - < 500 µsec for ?F0 = 1 GHz
• Standard Analog modulation - AM, FM, Pulse and Scan
• Digital high rate sweep modes - digital step/list sweep
• Backwards command compatible - 100% command compatibility with 2400 and legacy signal generators from Giga-tronics and other manufacturers
• Automation Xpress ™ Interface - Simplified single layer front panel menu as complex functions are controlled with Automation Xpress™

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