APPH6000 Specification V0.6
A Modular High-Performance Signal Source Analyzer
10 MHz to 6200 MHz
The APPH6000 is a single-instrument solution that offers an indispensable set of
measurement functions for evaluating RF signal sources such as crystal oscillators, VCOs,
PLL synthesizers, RFICs, and LO circuits.
The APPH6000 provides fast and accurate measurements of single-sideband phase noise,
amplitude noise, or baseband noise. Additionally, transient measurements for synthesizer
locking can also be performed.
Using proven measurement procedures and self-calibration routines, reproducible, and
accurate measurements are obtained even under changing environmental conditions.
Fully automated frequency and level detection and self-calibration greatly simplifies use
and applicability of the instrument.
The instrument can be configured to meet user requirements: selectable internal or
external reference source, phase detector models, and frequency offset ranges.
It is a compact and powerful instrument available with LAN (VXI-11), USB or (optionally)
with GPIB interface.
Platform independent intuitive graphical user interface (GUI), API library, and powerful
SCPI command language set is available.
Measurement supported:
™ SSB
Phase noise 0.1 Hz to 2 MHz (40 MHz option EO)
™ External
reference or internal reference (option IS)
™ Cross-Correlation
™ Amplitude
™
with internal reference (option CC)
noise
Time domain transients
™ Frequency
™ Supply
and amplitude auto-detection
noise at 1.2 nV/(Hz sensitivity
Preliminary Target Specifications
The specifications in the following pages describe the warranted performance of the signal
generator for 25 ± 10 °C after a 30 minute warm-up period. Typical specifications describe
expected, but not warranted performance. Min and Max specifications are warranted.
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Note
RF Frequency Range
Input Power Range
Input impedance
VSWR
Offset Analysis Range
10 MHz
-10 dBm
1 Hz
0.1 Hz
Measurement Accuracy
Tracking Range
2 MHz
40 MHz
±4 dB
±3 dB
±2 dB
Residual Phase Noise (1 GHz)
1 Hz
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
2 MHz
Residual Phase Noise (1 GHz)
1 Hz
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
2 MHz
Residual spurious response level
Measurement time (correlation=1)
1 Hz (Start)
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
Optional Internal Reference
Frequency Range
Resolution
Spurious level
+3 dBm
50 Ohms,
1.5
Single band
Option HP: 0 to 20 dBm
Option EO
< 10 Hz offset
< 1 kHz offset
> 1 kHz
-140 dBc/Hz
-150 dBc/Hz
-160 dBc/Hz
-174 dBc/Hz
-174 dBc/Hz
-174 dBc/Hz
At nominal input level (see plot)
-145 dBc/Hz
-160 dBc/Hz
-168 dBc/Hz
-180 dBc/Hz
-180 dBc/Hz
-180 dBc/Hz
Option HP (Pin > 10 dBm)
3 sec
1 sec
0.05 sec
Option IS
10 MHz
6.2 GHz
0.001 Hz
-75 dBc
0.1 %
Temperature stability (0 to 50
degC)
Phase Noise (1 GHz)
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
1 MHz
Aging 1st year
Aging per day (after 30days
operations)
6.2 GHz
+ 10 dBm
of frequency
±100 ppb
-120 dBc/Hz
-128 dBc/Hz
-135 dBc/Hz
0.5 ppm
5 ppb
Parameter
Loop bandwidth
Internal reference
External reference
Tuning voltage output
Voltage noise density
Min.
1 Hz
0 dB
Tuning Voltage Range
Resolution
-5 V
+ 12 V
DC
Input shorted, f >10 Hz
1 k:
1.2 nV—Hz
60 dB
+20 V
1 mV
Output current
Noise Density
10 mA
f > 100 Hz
2 nV/—Hz
-5 V
+20 V
1 mV
Output current
Noise Density
80 mA
f > 100 Hz
<10 nV/—Hz
10 MHz
2 Hz
7 GHz
1 MHz
-145 dBc/Hz
-156 dBc/Hz
-156 dBc/Hz
Spurious
Cross-Correlation 1 to 1000
22 V
10 nV/—Hz
Gain setting
Transient Measurement (phase,
frequency, power)
Recording length (samples)
Sampling rate
Note
25 kHz
-5 V
-12 V
AM Noise Measurement
RF input range
Offset range
1 kHz
10 kHz
noise floor
Max.
depending on gain
Baseband Input Range
Input Impedance
Voltage noise density
Supply Voltage Range
Resolution
Typ.
Pin=10 dBm
tbd
16
100 Hz
> 10 ^7
5 MHz
selectable
selectable
Option CC
Measurements
Residual Phase noise (Pin=3 dBm)
GUI Interface (preliminary)
Connectors
Front panel (options IS, CC)
1.
2.
3.
4.
RF inputs: RFin1, RFin2, REFin1, REFin2 : SMA female
Tuning outputs: Tune1, Tune2 : BNC female
Supply outputs: Supply1, Supply2 : BNC female
Baseband input: BNC female
Rear panel:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Trigger input: BNC female
Function output (Trigger, LF generator, Lock status): BNC female
LAN connection: RJ-45
USB 2.0 host and device
DC Power plug (6V, 2.5A)
DC power switch
General Characteristics
Remote programming interfaces
Ethernet 100BaseT LAN interface,
USB 2.0 host & device
GPIB (IEEE-488.2,1987) with listen and talk (optional)
Control language SCPI Version 1999.0
Power requirements 6 VDC; 20 W maximum
Mains adapter supplied: 100-240 VAC in/ 6V 2.5A DC out
Operating temperature range 0 to 45 °C
Storage temperature range –40 to 70 °C
Operating and storage altitude up to 15,000 feet
notice
Safety/EMC complies with applicable Safety and EMC regulations and directives.
Weight Dimensions
2.5 kg (6 lbs) net, 4 kg (8 lb.) shipping
106 mm H x 172 mm W x 220 mm L
[4.21 in H x 6.77 in W x 8.66 in L]
Options
x
x
x
x
x
HP: High power model with improved sensitivity
IS: Internal Signal Source
EO: Extended frequency offset range
CC: Cross-Correlation
GPIB: IEEE-488.2,1987 programming interface
Document History
Version/Status
V02
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V06
Date
2010-07-13
2010-08-1
2010-10-1
2010-10-20
Author
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Notes
first release
meachanical data added
Performance specs updated
Picture Update