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LMS-183CX

6 – 18 GHz (C-, X-, Ku, and K-band) USB Programmable RF Signal Generator with Chirp Capability

The LMS-183CX is an affordable Signal Generator with fast internally or externally triggered chirp signal modulation. The LMS-183CX provides calibrated power control from 6 to 18 GHz (C-, X-, Ku- and K-band) with a 100 Hz frequency setting resolution. This USB powered and controlled Lab Brick signal generator is easily programmable for fixed radar frequency operation, unidirectional or bidirectional frequency sweep, and pulse and chirp modulation directly from the included Graphical User Interface (GUI). Alternatively, for users wishing to develop their own interface, Vaunix supplies LabVIEW drivers, Windows API DLL files, Linux drivers, Python examples, and other software solutions. Custom versions of the LMS-183CX Lab Brick signal generator can be specifically designed for unique radar receiver bandwidths with similar high-performance chirp signal modulation features.

 

Lead Time: 1 to 2 Weeks

Customization Available

LMS-183CX

6 – 18 GHz (C-, X-, Ku, and K-band) USB Programmable RF Signal Generator with Chirp Capability

The LMS-183CX is an affordable Signal Generator with fast internally or externally triggered chirp signal modulation. The LMS-183CX provides calibrated power control from 6 to 18 GHz (C-, X-, Ku- and K-band) with a 100 Hz frequency setting resolution. This USB powered and controlled Lab Brick signal generator is easily programmable for fixed radar frequency operation, unidirectional or bidirectional frequency sweep, and pulse and chirp modulation directly from the included Graphical User Interface (GUI). Alternatively, for users wishing to develop their own interface, Vaunix supplies LabVIEW drivers, Windows API DLL files, Linux drivers, Python examples, and other software solutions. Custom versions of the LMS-183CX Lab Brick signal generator can be specifically designed for unique radar receiver bandwidths with similar high-performance chirp signal modulation features.

 

Lead Time: 1 to 2 Weeks

Customization Available
LMS-183CX Product
LMS-183CX Typical Phase Noise
LMS-183CX Typical Harmonics
LMS-183CX VSWR
LMS-183CX Internally Triggered chirp
LMS-183CX Externally Triggered Chirp
LMS-183CX Mechanical

Features

  • Extremely Fast Switching
  • Includes GUI, Windows and Linux SDK, LabVIEW driver
  • Chirp modulation and frequency sweep rates up to 50 MHz/µs
  • Operate multiple devices directly from a PC or self powered hub
  • Excellent harmonic rejection
  • Internal/external pulse modulation
  • Easily portable USB powered device
  • Sized to fit into a single rack unit for ATE applications

Applications

  • Low Cost Test Equipment for RADAR Receiver Systems
  • Portable LO Source
  • Engineering/Production Test Labs
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Software

Resources

LMS-183CX
Freq.
Min
(MHz)		Freq.
Max
(MHz)		Phase Noise
10/100 kHz
offset
(dBc/Hz)		Frequency
Resolution 		Frequency
Switching
(ms)		Output
Power
Range
(dBm)		Spurious
(dBc) Typ.		Harmonics
(dBc) Typ.		External
10 MHz
Reference		Frequency
Sweep		Frequency
Sweep
Trigger		Pulse
Modulation		USB
Conn.
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Accessories

VNX-3m
9' USB Cable Type A/miniB
9
Ships within Within 24 hrs.
VNX-5m
15' USB Cable Type A/miniB
15
Ships within Within 24 hrs.
VNX-1m
3' USB Cable Type A/miniB
3
Ships within Within 24 hrs.
VNX-2m
6' USB Cable Type A/miniB
6
Ships within Within 24 hrs.
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