Product specs for Aeroflex, Inc. 2309

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Aeroflex, Inc. 2309 100 MHz To 2.4 GHz FFT Analyzer

The Aeroflex, Inc. 2309 spectrum analyzer is a wide band, very sensitive receiver. It works on the principle of "super-heterodyne receiver" to convert higher frequencies (normally ranging up to several 10s of GHz) to measurable quantities. The received frequency spectrum is slowly swept through a range of pre-selected frequencies, converting the selected frequency to a measurable DC level (usually logarithmic scale), and displaying the same on the CRT of the Aeroflex, Inc. 2309. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).

Some applications for Aeroflex, Inc. 2309 Spectrum Analyzers include Site Monitoring: Verify that the frequency and signal strength of your transmitter is accurate. Interference: Before a system is installed you use a Aeroflex, Inc. 2309 spectrum analyzer to verify that the frequencies (you plan to use) are not occupied or if the presence of a very strong signal will interfere with your new setup. Interference can be created by a number of different situations. Other tests that utilize the Aeroflex, Inc. 2309 spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.

The 2309 has many advantages over conventional swept tuned spectrum analyzers particularly in terms of speed, accuracy, dynamic range and detector linearity that together add up to a revolutionary improvement in measurement capability for applications including amplifier intermodulation testing, attenuator calibration and VCO noise measurements. The instrument uses a direct frequency conversion system followed by a highly linear patented 1 bit bandpass sigma delta converter operating at an IF of 10.71 MHz. In this way it is possible to make faster, more repeatable and noise power measurements.

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