Tabor is proud to introduce its new line of RF analog signal generators. The all-new Lucid Series offers the most advanced features and industry leading performance in the most compact form factor.
The series feature 3, 6 and 12 GHz single channel versions, all sharing the very same industry leading highlighted features, in a compact, small footprint module. Featuring fast switching speed, superior signal integrity and purity, all the necessary modulated signals for analog communication systems, with built in SPI and micro-USB interface, the Lucid Series is designed to meet today’s most demanding specifications, needed from the R&D benches to the production lines.
The Portable platform offers a modern design capable of operating either as a small sized benchtop or a portable signal generator. Equipped with a field-ready 10” touch screen, it is suited for day and night use and more than 2-hour battery operation. This unique advanced handheld signal generator is the best in its class on the market. The platform includes 3, 6 and 12 GHz single channel versions, all sharing the very same industry leading highlighted features, including superior signal integrity and purity, modulated signals, built in USB and optional LAN interfaces, and removable micro-SD card.
Features
3 GHz, 6 GHz and 12 GHz RF Analog signal Generators
Remotely programmable via MATLAB, Python, LabView and other software programming environments
Exceptionally low phase noise of -145dBc/Hz @100MHz and 10kHz offset
AM, FM, PM Sweep & Pulse Modulation
Removable uSD card for instrument security
Field ready, with 10” touch screen suited for day and night use and 2 hour battery operation
Portable Models
Tabor’s latest addition to its line of RF analog signal generators is by far the most advanced portable, handheld signal generator on the market. The all-new Lucid Series portable platform offers a modern design capable of operating either as a benchtop or a portable signal generator. The series feature 3, 6 and 12 GHz single channel versions, all sharing the very same industry leading highlighted features. Featuring superior signal integrity and purity, all the necessary modulated signals for analog communication systems, built in USB, optional LAN interfaces and removable microSD card, the Lucid Series is designed to meet today’s most demanding applications, whether in the lab or out in the field.
Easy to use
The Portable platform offers a 10” touch screen with user friendly GUI to quickly and easily generate the required signal, while displaying all the critical information. For remote control, the series is equipped with a built-in USB interface enabling remote programming from PC. For those requiring LAN interface a USB to LAN converter can be provided.
Signal Integrity and Purity
One of the most important requirement in today’s testing and measurement applications is high signal quality. With a typical SSB phase noise of -145dBc at 100MHz, and -132dBc at 1GHz, at 10 kHz carrier offset, Tabor’s All-New Lucid Series platform delivers one of the best quality signals available on the market today, answering the ever-growing demand for clear and precise signals.
Modulation Schemes
Signal bursts and chirps have become common need in the daily life of any aerospace or defense application. With Tabor’s All-New Lucid Series, any pulse modulation is possible, no matter if its “narrow” or “standard” pulse need. On top of its outstanding pulse modulation performance, the Lucid Series is also equipped with many CW interferers, and modulated signals such as AM, FM, PM and Sweep.
Multiple Ways to Control the Unit and Write your Code
Tabor’s Lucid Series comes with its own dedicated software to control the instrument functions, modes and features via a graphical user interface (GUI) as well as a complete set of drivers, allowing you to write your application in various environments including LabVIEW, Python, CVI, C++, VB and MATLAB. You may also link the supplied dll to other Windows-based API’s or use low-level SCPI commands to program the instrument, regardless of whether your application is written for Windows, Linux or Macintosh operating systems.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY
Range:
LS3081P: 9 kHz to 3GHz
LS6081P: 9 kHz to 6GHz
LS1291P: 9 kHz to 12GHz
Resolution: 0.001 Hz
Phase offset: 0.01 deg
Switching speed: 500 µs
FREQUENCY REFERENCE
Temp. Stability: ±25 ppb max.
Aging: ± 3 ppm for 20 years
Warm up time: 30 min
AMPLITUDE
Max output power:
Settable: +20 dBm
Calibrated: +15 dBm (1)
Min output power:
Settable: -30 dBm (Base); -100 dBm (LP, Opt.)
Calibrated: -20 dBm (Base); -80 dBm (LP, Opt.)
Resolution: 0.01 dB
Power Mute: -95 dBm
Output Return Loss: -10 dBm
Accuracy (dB):
Up to 100MHz: ±0.3 (typ.) (-50dBm to +15dBm); ±0.5 (typ.) (-90dBm to -50dBm (2))
100MHz to 3GHz: ±0.4 (typ.) (-50dBm to +15dBm); ±0.6 (typ.) (-90dBm to -50dBm (2))
3GHz to 9GHz: ±0.7 (typ.) (-50dBm to +15dBm); ±0.9 (typ.) (-90dBm to -50dBm (2))
Above 9GHz: ±1 (typ.) (-50dBm to +15dBm); ±1.5 (typ.) (-90dBm to -50dBm (2))
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
Measured @ 10kHz offset
1 GHz: -138 (typ.)
2 GHz: -133 (typ.)
3 GHz: -130 (typ.)
6 GHz: -124 (typ.)
12 GHz: -118 (typ.)
HARMONICS (dBc)
Up to 100 MHz: -30 dBc
100 MHz to 12 GHz: -50 dBc (3)
SUB-HARMONICS (dBc)
6 to 12 GHz: -55 dBm
NON-HARMONICS (dBc)
Up to 12 GHz: -90dBc (typ.) (4,5), -60dBc max.(6)
FREQUENCY MODULATION
Maximum Deviation: 10 MHz
Resolution: 0.1% or 1 Hz (the greater)
Modulation Rate: 1 MHz
Resolution: 1 Hz
AMPLITUDE MODULATION
AM Depth:
Type: Linear
Maximum settable: 90%
Resolution: 0.1% of depth
Accuracy (1 kHz) < ± 4% of setting
Modulation rate: DC to 100 kHz
PHASE MODULATION
Peak Deviation: 360 deg
Modulation Rate: DC to 100 kHz
PULSE MODULATION (PLS OPTION)
On/off ratio: 80 dB
Rise/fall time: (10%-90%): 15ns (typ.)
Resolution: 6.4ns
Minimum Width: 32ns
Repetition frequency: DC to 10 MHz
PATTERN MODULATION (PAT OPTION)
Number of steps: 1 to 2048
Step Repetition: 1 to 65535
On/off time: 32 ns to 20 days
SWEEP
Range: Same as freq. range
Modes: Frequency and Amplitude
Dwell time: 10 µs to 1000 s
Resolution: 1 µs
Number of points: 2 to 65,535
Step change: Linear
Trigger: Free run, External, Bus, Timer
MODULATION INPUT
Connector Type: SMA
Input Impedance: 50Ω
Max. input voltage: ±1V
Input damage level: ±3.5V
PULSE / TRIGGER INPUT
Connector type: SMA
Input Impedance: 50Ω
Input voltage: TTL, CMOS compatible
Threshold: 1.5V
Damage level: -0.42V or 5.42V
EXTERNAL REFERENCE INPUT
Connector type: SMA
Input Impedance: 50Ω
Waveform: Sine or Square
Frequency: 10/100MHz
Power: -3 dBm to +10 dBm
Absolute Max. Level: +15 dBm
Locking Range: ±2 ppm
RF OUT
Impedance: 50Ω
Connector type: SMA
Number of outputs: 1
Notes
(1) Above 25kHz;
(2) With LP Option;
(3) 750MHz to 900MHz -35dBc (typ.);
(4) -60dBm max. @ 1GHz, 1.5GHz, 2.5GHz and 3GHz;
(5) -75dBm max. @ -15dBm to +15dBm and f>6GHz;
(6) Boundary spurs which may apear @ -100MHz to +100MHz offset from CW
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: +12.0 to +12.6 VDC
Supply Voltage: +15 VDC
Power Consumption:
Normal Operation: 45W nom.
Max: 60W max.
Display Type: 10", TFT capacitive touch screen
Battery:
Type: 4-cell, replaceable
Standby: Up to 2 hours
Max. load: Up to 1 hours
Interface:
Host: 2 x USB type A
Device: 1 x USB type B, 1 x micro USB for LAN adapter
Storage: Removable SD card
Dimensions: 280 x 225 x 65 mm (W x H x D)
Weight:
Without Package: 3 kg
Shipping Weight: 4.5 kg
Temperature:
Operating: 0ºC to +40ºC
Storage: -40ºC to +70ºC
Warm up time: 15 minutes
Humidity: 85% RH, non - condensing
Safety: CE Marked, IEC61010-1:2010
EMC: IEC 61326-1:2013
Calibration 2 years
Warranty: 1/3 year warranty plan
MODEL DESCRIPTION
LS3081P: 3GHz Portable RF Analog Signal Generator
LS6081P: 6GHz Portable RF Analog Signal Generator
LS1291P: 12GHz Portable RF Analog Signal Generator
OPTIONS
Option PLS: Pulse Modulation
Option LP: Low Power option to -90 dBm
Option BAT: 4-cell, replaceable battery
Option PAT: Pattern Modulation Option
Option SD: Removable SD memory card
Ruggedized Case: Ruggedized Case
Emulator Pack: Includes emulators for Keysight, R&S, Anapico & Holzworth
Note: Options and Accessories must be specified at the time of your purchase.