The DS Instruments SG6000PRO RF Signal Generator continues to set the industry standard in affordable ultra-compact Signal Generation. The SG6000PRO provides a pure low-harmonic signal unlike most other compact signal generators. This fully-synthesized, modern fractional-N synthesis device covers 7.1GHz to 20MHz. Output power is calibrated and adjustable between +16dBm and -40dB in 0.25dB steps, or continuously via the internal variable attenuator. The bright OLED display provides useful feedback for the user, and front control buttons provide a quick alternative to USB control. The PRO has phase noise approximately 25dB lower than the standard SG6000L, a much smaller minimum frequency step size, a more accurate output level attenuator, and a wider frequency range.
Premium RF Signal Generator Features:
- Active harmonic filtering for a low-distortion output waveform
- Low phase noise for sensitive applications
- Stand-alone and USB remote operation
- Output signal phase control (1-degree steps) (New for Rev 11!)
- Up to 7.1GHz output frequency
- Adjustable output power with both steps and variable tune
- Industry-standard SCPI command support
- Internal ultra-low phase-noise 100MHz reference
- External 10MHz reference frequency input port (MCX)
- Sweep trigger input port (MCX)
- Tiny frequency step size (2Hz)
- Front user control buttons for frequency and power levels
- Frequency-sweeping support (list & scan)
- Front-mounted bright OLED display
- Simple Windows control GUI
- Powered from standard USB-C
- Easy to interface with all software packages (.NET, Matlab, python, android, linux…)
- No extra drivers required for all common host systems
- Code examples provided for automated control
- Standard Ethernet
Device Technical Specifications:
- Extended output frequency range: 20-7100MHz
- Calibrated output frequency range: 50-6500MHz
- Device power output range: -40 to +16 dBm (calibrated)
- Phase noise at 6GHz: -98dBc @ 10KHz offset
- Frequency adjustment step size: 2Hz
- Highest harmonic level: -45dBc typical
- Internal attenuator (digital): 64dB (250 x 0.25dB Steps)
- Internal attenuator (variable): ~15dB (10 bit DAC)
- Dimensions: 2.75″ x 1.25″ x 4.15″
- Input voltage: 5V Standard USB-C
- Output impedance: 50 Ohm
- RF connector: premium gold 18GHz microwave SMA
- Internal 10MHz TCXO reference source: ±280PPB
SG6000PRO Common Applications:
- Automated testing environments
- General RF Lab use
- Flexible LO sourcing
- Antenna design
- EMC Testing
- Production verification and testing
- Educational / university lab use
- Aerospace / Defense Research
- 802.11n Development / Testing
- LTE Engineering
