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frequency synthesziers 
QuickSyn™ Microwave Frequency Synthesizers


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USB Front Panel GUI Installation File
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Phase Noise

Published Articles
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The Current State of Microwave Frequency Synthesizers
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Model No. Range Resolution Switching Speed Max. Leveled Power 10 kHz Phase Noise Spurious
FSW-0010 0.1 to 10 GHz 0.001 Hz 100 μs +15 dBm -122 dBc/Hz @ 10 GHz -70 dBc
FSW-0020 0.2 to 20 GHZ 0.001 Hz 100 μs +13 dBm -116 dBc/Hz @ 20 GHz -60 dBc

Features:


● 0.1 to 10 GHz and 0.2 to 20 GHz Coverage
● 0.001 Hz Resolution
● Power Calibration and Control
● Microsecond Frequency Switching
● Instrument-Grade Spectral Purity
● Frequency & Power Sweep
● List Mode
● AM, FM, Phase & Pulse Modulation



General Description:

QuickSyn™ microwave synthesizers deliver instrument-grade performance, increased functionality, and efficient power consumption at a reduced size and low cost. The synthesizers employ a patented, revolutionary phase-refining technology that provides a unique combination of fast-switching speed and low phase-noise characteristics.

Model FSW-0010 and FSW-0020 cover the frequency ranges of 0.5 to 10 GHz and 0.5 to 20 GHz respectively (extendable down to 0.1 GHz and 0.2 GHz). QuickSyn™ synthesizers utilize a fundamental VCO to achieve the desired output frequency. In contrast to frequency multiplication schemes, this approach eliminates possible spectrum contamination from subharmonic products. The use of the advanced direct digital synthesis approach, enables a very fine frequency resolution of 0.001 Hz. The VCO noise is suppressed by utilizing an ultra low noise reference oscillator in conjunction with a low-noise locking mechanism. Microphonic effects are also greatly reduced due to the use of a low-mass VCO and very wide PLL filter bandwidth.
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