Microwave frequency up-converters extend signal simulation to 40GHz

Frequency up-converters for signal simulation to 40 GHz

Keysight Technologies and Synopsis

Accurate simulations at up to 40 GHz using the M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator

When testing radar, electronic warfare (EW) or communications systems, design simulations have to be as realistic as possible. The ability to create realistic signal scenarios reduces test costs by minimizing the need for high cost flight testing or system proving.

Modulation bandwidths are constantly increasing. While traditional signal generators provide the necessary signal purity, most of them can only offer modulation bandwidths of about 100 MHz. In addition, the signals need agility, so they can hop within the frequency band.

The Keysight Technologies M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) generates complex, realistic test signals combined with powerful modulation and agile frequency switching for simulating advanced electronic warfare threats, radar target returns or satellite transponders. Now a new family of microwave up-converters for the M8190A from Synopsis Corporation extends the capabilities of the arbitrary waveform generator beyond 5 GHz allowing it to be used in even more applications.

The Synopsis AWGUP series of up-converters are fully compatible with the M8190A and are packaged as plug and play modules in the same AXIe form factor as the AWG. The up-converters extend the frequency of the M8190A to 40 GHz in sub-bands. All of the M8190A specifications are preserved with no signal degradation during the upconversion. In use, the up-converters are simply connected to the AWG using semi-rigid cables.

• Microwave up-converters for Keysight M8190A AWG
• Extends signal simulation to 40 GHz
• Fully compatible with Keysight M8190A
• Plug and play AXIe form factor
• Simple connection, no additional software required
• Accurate simulation of radar, EW and communications systems                                                           

Frequency up-converters for signal simulation to 40 GHz

The M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator from Keysight is a key element of test systems used for the realistic simulation of radar, electronic warfare or communications systems. When combined with the new family of up-converters from Synopsis, the application of the M8190A can be extended further allowing you to achieve accurate system simulation at up to 40 GHz.