Saelig Company, Inc. announces the availability of the TEG4000-1, a laboratory quality, synthesized 200 to 4000MHz RF signal source. The TEG4000-1 is the smallest USB microwave synthesized source available and is priced significantly below other competitive bench-top offerings (Figure 1). This handy RF source can be swept in step sizes as low as 1kHz between any two frequencies in its specified range.
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| Figure 1. | Synthesized RF Signal Generator TEG4000-1. |
The TEG4000-1 offers +1dBm output from its SMA connector, and is controlled and set via the supplied PC software. Its easy-to-use graphical interface offers both numeric entry or slider (Figure 2). A significant feature of the device is that it can be preset to output a specific frequency when PC-connected. In the field, it then becomes a high quality preset frequency source when 5V is applied to its USB connector, without needing a PC connection.
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| Figure 2. | Easy-to-use graphical interface offers both numeric entry or slider. |
The TEG4000-1 contains a stable, high quality internal 2ppm 10MHz crystal reference with –100dBc/Hz phase noise at 100KHz offset. Power consumption is only 150mA at 5V. The unit also contains 0.5GB of flash memory used for installation files, test data and other supporting documentation. Drivers, utilities and documentation are stored on the signal source itself. The API drivers provided are compatible with, C++, C#, VB.NET, Agilent VEE, Lab-View and many other development tools.
Applications for the TEG4000-1 include local RF signal generation for frequency conversion or scalar measurements, and two or more units can be combined for multi-tone testing. When combined with other Telemakus products, complete test systems can easily be created. Use of an optional hub allows the source to remain in a given state even after the host PC is removed from the system. Housed in a tiny case the size of a typical flash drive, the TEG4000-1 weighs only 1oz and can be easily carried in a pocket or briefcase.
