Aim-TTi TGR6000 6GHz Synthesised Signal Generator

The TGR6000 is a low-cost RF signal generator with a maximum frequency of 6GHz. It is intended for CW (carrier wave) applications where modulation is not required, and avoids the costs associated with adding modulations.

Low phase noise is matched by low leakage, low residual FM and spurii. The internal timebase has a 1ppm stability, and an external frequency reference can be used for higher precision.

The TGR6000 incorporates an advanced stepped sweep system which allows both frequency and amplitude to be swept. The sweep can be defined in terms of start and stop frequency/amplitude points with linear or logarithmic interpolation between them. The total number of points can be set from 2 to 1000 and the dwell time between points can be set from 10ms up to 10s.

Sweeps can be triggered manually, from an internal timer or from the remote interfaces. If required, each point within the sweep can be stepped via a trigger event rather than a fixed time. In List Sweep mode, the sweep is defined by a table of up to 1000 frequency/amplitude points which can be stepped between either by trigger events or by an individual dwell time for each point.

This system provides the flexibility to generate changes in frequency and amplitude to match virtually any required test pattern.
Lists can be generated within the instrument or on a PC and downloaded via the interfaces. Up to 16 user lists can be stored permanently within the instrument’s memory.

Frequency and level can be entered directly from the keyboard in whichever units are preferred. Alternatively values can be changed in user defined increments using the spin wheel or up/down keys.

The four line display has soft key functionality for setting up more complex functions such as sweep lists.

• 10MHz to 6000MHz frequency range
• Accuracy better than 1ppm over 15°C to 30°C
• Ageing better than 1ppm over one year
• External frequency reference input
• Low phase noise and low leakage
• -110dBm to +7dBm amplitude, 0.1dB steps
• Amplitude entry in dBm, μV / mV, or dBμV
• User compensation tables for specific test set-ups
• Fast stepping sweep with dwell times down to 10ms
• Internal or externally triggered sweep, lin or log, up or down
• List sweep of up to 1000 points of amplitude vs frequency
• Storage for 12 generator set-ups and 16 sweep lists
• Compact half-rack 2U casing uses minimum bench space
• Full remote control through RS232, USB, LAN or GPIB
• Significantly lower cost than other 6GHz generators
• Manufacturers part no. Aim-TTi TGR6000