Custom Assemblies

Key Features: 3 independent miniature synthesizers operating in bands up to 8 GHz Low phase noise Low spurious Internal reference TCXO  (±1PPM) Small size Low cost

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Description This small integrated assembly consists of 3 independent (SLSM4) X-Band synthesizers.  There is an internal TCXO frequency reference providing ±1PPM accuracy and stability to the output signals.  The synthesizer is controlled via a 3 wire bus.  This is a rugged miniature EMI packaged assembly that provides diverse functions at a low cost.

Custom Configurations

Features

• Fundamental operation in bands up to 25 GHz

• 100 kHz step resolution (typical)

• Excellent phase noise

• Power output to 23 dBm

• Excellent spectral purity

• Serial frequency control

• Internal (to ±1PPM) or external frequency reference

• Small size

• Low cost

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Description

Fundamental units are available to 8 GHz.  These units have a typical resolution of 100 kHz and offer high spectral quality.  In addition, these units are serially programmable via an RS485 bus.  The configuration can support up to 20 synthesizers on one bus.  The units are EMI isolated and exhibit minimal RF radiation.

Custom Phase-Locked Ceramic Resonator Oscillator

Features

• High performance PLCRO

• Triple output

• Very low phase noise

• Buffered and isolated outputs.

• Encapsulated for humidity.

• Very low microphonics.

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Description

This is a  unique triple output PLCRO.  The outputs are heavily isolated and buffered.  The unit uses a new RF encapsulating process making it virtually immune to moisture.

Features

• High performance PLDRO

• Very low phase noise

• Full industrial temperature range -45° to +85°C

• Dual isolated output option

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Description

This is a unique PLDRO developed at Luff for a specialized system application.  This unit uses our unique microwave manufacturing techniques and this unit represents unsurpassed performance and value.