Description

The DS Instruments SG6000PRO RF Signal Generator continues to set the industry standard in affordable ultra-compact Signal Generation. The SG6000PRO provides a pure low-harmonic signal unlike most other compact signal generators. This fully-synthesized, modern fractional-N synthesis device covers 7.1GHz to 20MHz. Output power is calibrated and adjustable between +16dBm and -40dB in 0.25dB steps, or continuously via the internal variable attenuator. The bright OLED display provides useful feedback for the user, and front control buttons provide a quick alternative to USB control. The PRO has phase noise approximately 25dB lower than the standard SG6000L, a much smaller minimum frequency step size, a more accurate output level attenuator, and a wider frequency range.

         Shipping Rev 11 with phase shifting support as of Q2-2024!

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Premium RF Signal Generator Features:

• Active harmonic filtering for a low-distortion output waveform
• Low phase noise for sensitive applications
• Stand-alone and USB remote operation
• Output signal phase control (1-degree steps) (New for Rev 11!)
• Up to 7.1GHz output frequency
• Adjustable output power with both steps and variable tune
• Industry-standard SCPI command support
• Internal ultra-low phase-noise 100MHz reference
• External 10MHz reference frequency input port (MCX)
• Sweep trigger input port (MCX)
• Tiny frequency step size (2Hz)
• Front user control buttons for frequency and power levels
• Frequency-sweeping support (list & scan)
• Front-mounted bright OLED display
• Simple Windows control GUI
• Powered from standard USB-C
• Easy to interface with all software packages (.NET, Matlab, python, android, linux…)
• No extra drivers required for all common host systems
• Code examples provided for automated control
• Standard Ethernet (NEW!)

Device Technical Specifications:

• Extended output frequency range: 20-7100MHz
• Calibrated output frequency range: 50-6500MHz
• Device power output range: -40 to +16 dBm (calibrated)
• Phase noise at 6GHz: -98dBc @ 10KHz offset
• Frequency adjustment step size: 2Hz
• Highest harmonic level: -45dBc typical
• Internal attenuator (digital): 64dB (250 x 0.25dB Steps)
• Internal attenuator (variable): ~15dB (10 bit DAC)
• Dimensions: 2.75″ x 1.25″ x 4.15″
• Input voltage: 5V Standard USB-C
• Output impedance: 50 Ohm
• RF connector: premium gold 18GHz microwave SMA
• Internal 10MHz TCXO reference source: ±280PPB

SG6000PRO Common Applications:

• Automated testing environments
• General RF Lab use
• Flexible LO sourcing
• Antenna design
• EMC Testing
• Production verification and testing
• Educational / university lab use
• Aerospace / Defense Research
• 802.11n Development / Testing
• LTE Engineering

Signal Generator Phase Noise Data:

 

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SG6000PRO Control Software

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