LOW COST automated crystal oscillator / PLL synthesizer phase noise test system

Aeroflex brings high performance phase noise testing capability into a new era with the PN8000, a low cost automated phase noise test system. The PN8000 is designed for manufacturers of crystal oscillators, synthesizers and PLL (phase lock loop) components who do not need the additional performance of the options available in the PN9000 or PN9500.

PN8000 Basic System Specifications

Detector Frequency Range: 2 MHz to 1.8 GHz (option 18GHz)

Offset Analysis: 0.1 Hz to 1MHz (20 MHz option)

Measurement Accuracy: ± 2 dB up to 20 MHz

Reference Tuning Voltage: ± 20 Volt with 5mV resolution

Phase Lock Loop Gain: Proportional and Integral (DUT drift compensation).

Loop Compensation: Automatic (can be disabled)

Phase Noise: Typical values for nominal RF & LO input levels

Compared to modular phase noise test systems, the PN8000 test set is more compact-taking up just half the footprint and weight-and costs about 40 percent less.