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Hittite’s Unveils 10 to 40GHz Synthesized Signal Generator
The compact HMC-T2240 allows the user to sweep across many microwave and millimeterwave frequency bands with a single synthesizer and is claimed to offer the best value for money compared to other similar products
Hittite Microwave Corporation, a global supplier of complete MMIC based solutions for communication & military markets has announced its newest instrumentation product, the HMC-T2240.
The HMC-T2240 is a 10 MHz to 40 GHz Synthesized Signal Generator which provides the highest output power, lowest harmonic levels and broadest frequency range compared with any signal generator of its size and cost.
Ideal for use in automated test and measurement environments, research, and development laboratories, the HMC-T2240 is a compact and lightweight frequency generator that delivers up to +29 dBm @ 1 GHz of CW output power in 0.1 dB steps over a 60 dB dynamic range.
Harmonic rejection is better than -30 dBc and spurious products are better than -60 dBc at integer frequencies and better than -45 dBc at fractional frequencies. Phase noise is -96 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset at 10 GHz. The HMC-T2240 also delivers frequency resolution of 1 Hz and fast switching speed of 500 µs.
The versatile signal generator, based on Hittite’s other MMIC products, features multiple interfaces (USB, GPIB and Ethernet) and innovative control software ensuring carefree integration within multiple test environments. An installation disk that accompanies each unit includes all of the drivers required to remotely control the device as well as a user friendly GUI interface compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating systems. User control is facilitated via pull down menus that allow programming of single or swept modes in frequency and/or power. Integration of multiple units within a production test environment is easy and affordable.
The HMC-T2240 is compact and lightweight, making it well suited for integration within various test environments while improving overall productivity and equipment utilization. The compact size and high output power capability of the HMC-T2240 ensures a simpler test configuration, while the broad frequency range of 10 MHz to 40 GHz allows the user to sweep across many microwave and millimeter-wave frequency bands with a single synthesizer.
The HMC-T2240 Synthesized Signal Generator is priced at $19,498 and can be ordered via the company's e-commerce site or by direct purchase order.
