Generate multi-source phase coherent carriers from 250 kHz to 20 GHz
Option H1G provides 1 GHz in and out connectors that allows the generation of phase coherent carriers from 250 kHz to 250 MHz with up to 8 PSGs. Each generator must have H1G. When used with E8267D Option HCC, it is possible to generate phase coherent carriers from 250 kHz to 20 GHz. One generator will be the "master" generator and the remaining generators will be "slave" generators. Each vector signal generator can be fully IQ calibrated for desired master carrier frequencies. Distribution of the "master" signals and IQ calibration of all of the generators requires special distribution "lock boxes". Modulation coherence requires one external ARB clock that is common to all generators.
Typical applications
Multiple phase coherent signals are often required for testing beam steering, multi-emitter radars, phase array antennas, direction finding receivers, and spatially "smart" MIMO communications systems.
This option cannot be added as a product upgrade only available at time of purchase.