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AnaPico is a leading supplier of Microwave RF Signal Generators, Phase Noise Analysers and other key microwave components. These are used for high speed test and measurement applications.

AnaPico was started in 2003 and their products are manufactured in Zurich Switzerland.

 

We offer the following range of AnaPico products:

 

Microwave Signal Generators

 

APSIN 20G (10 MHz to 20 GHz)

The APSIN20G is a low noise microwave signal generator, offering very good phase noise, high dynamic range, fast switching times and exceptional modulation capabilities. An internal battery option is available providing truly portable operation.

Key Specifications:

  • 10MHz to 20GHz @ 0.001 Hz frequency resolution
  • -90 to +13 dB in 0.01 dB steps with option PE
  • <200 µs switching time
  • ultra-wideband DCFM
  • AM/ PM/ fast pulse modulation
  • programmable pulse trains, chirps
  • LAN VXI-11, USB-TMC, GPIB (optional)

 

 

 

APSIN 6010HC (9 kHz to 6100 MHz)

The APSIN 6010 is AnaPico's fastest switching signal generator, offering very good phase noise, high dynamic range and exceptional modulation capabilities. An internal battery option is available providing truly portable operation.

Key specifications:

  • 9 kHz to 610 MHz @ 0.001 Hz frequency resolution
  • -120 to +15 dBm in 0.05 dB steps
  • Switching time of 0.2 ms
  • ultra-wide DCFM & FM chirps
  • Low distortion AM - fast pulse modulation

 

 

APSIN 6010RM - Rack mount version of above

 

 

APSIN 3000 (9 kHz to 3400 MHz)

The APSIN 3000 is specifically designed for applications where excellent signal quality is required. The unit consumes only 10 watts. Standard configuration includes high-stability OCXO and much more, guaranteeing an excellent price to performance ratio.

An internal battery option is available providing truly portable operation.

Key specifications:

  • 9 kHz to 3300 MHz @ 0.001 Hz resolution
  • -135 to +13 dBm in 0.1 dB steps
  • Switch time of 1 ms
  • Power consumption 10W

 

Frequency Synthesizer Modules

 

APSYN 420 (5 GHz to 20 GHz)

The APSYN420 is a wideband, low phase noise synthesizer capable of operation up to 20 GHz. The mili-Hz frequency resolution uses a high stability internal reference which can be phase locked to a prograbable external reference.

The module has USB and LAN interface and can be controlled using SCPI 1999 command set.

Key specification:

  • 5 GHz to 20GHz @ 0.001 Hz  resolution
  • Power level 10dBm
  • SSB Phase noise using 10GHz carrier:
    • -100dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz from carrier,
    • -110dBc/Hz @ 20kHz from carrier,
    • -112dBc/Hz @ 100kHz from carrier,
    • -155dBc/Hz wideband noise
  • Switching speed <100µs
  • Sweep 1µs per point
  • size (including connectors) 210mm x 105mm x 60mm 

 

 

APGEN 3000 (9 kHz to 3000 MHz)

The APGEN 3000 is a very compact RF signal generator dedicated with dedicated modulation and sweep capabilities.

Key specifications:

  • 9 kHz to 3000 MHz @ 0.1 Hz resolution
  • -65 to +10dBM in 0.1 dB steps
  • Internal/ external AM (0.1 to 100 MHz)
  • Fast pulse modulation
  • size 60mm high x 106mm wide 220mm long

 

 

Phase Noise Test System

 

APPH 6000 (10 MHz to 6200 MHz) Signal Source Analyser

The APPH6000 is a fully integrated and highly automated phase noise test system. This system is available with powerful graphical user interface with many advanced features.

This instrument is invaluable for evaluating RF signal sources such as crystal oscillators, VCOs, PLL and LO circuits.

Features:

  • Fast & accurate measurement of SSB phase noise, amplitude noise and baseband noise.
  • Proven measurement procedures and self-calibration routines providing reproducible and accurate results.
  • Selectable internal or external reference source.
  • Supports two channel cross correlation.
  • Measurements down to -190 dBc/Hz

 

 

 

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