Multi-channel microwave RF source for frequencies up to 20GHz

RIGOL Technologies announces an RF Microwave Generator, the DSG5000 Series, that can generate up to 20GHz carriers with high signal fidelity. These generators are available with 2, 4, 6, or 8 independent RF channels packaged in a single 2U full width mainframe.

The DSG5000 Series features impressive long term phase stability between channels of +/- 1 degree and is designed for high frequency signals in applications like radar and quantum research.

DSG5000 Series RF Source can be controlled from a 3.5" touch screen interface and can generate up to 20GHz signals with amplitude, frequency, phase, and pulse modulation capabilities. Compared with competitive solutions, the DSG5000 demonstrates excellent long-term stability for the highest accuracy in long term verification applications. Measured at 10GHz with a temperature variation of less than 1˚C the phase stability can be measured at less than 1˚ of phase deviation over 72 hours, see graph below.

"We are very proud to introduce the premium DSG5000 Series RF Microwave Generators with frequencies up to 20GHz," stated Chris Armstrong, Director of Product Marketing for RIGOL USA. "This generator features a channel density 8 times greater than our DSG3000B series, making it great solution for complex multi-channel and system level applications."

RIGOL’s DSG5000 RF Signal Source provides high signal purity with low phase noise measuring less than -133dBc/Hz@1GHz, 10kHz offset, a fast switching speed of 3ms and an amplitude accuracy of +/- 1.1dB (typical).

This generator allows a user to connect to an external display or control remotely via a LAN connection. USB and LAN interfaces are both standard for fast and easy system control of all the RF channels from any VISA programming interface.