LNS-18

Ultra Low Noise Synthesizer

The LNS-18 is a general purpose synthesizer that exhibits the best phase noise performance of the industry. Its low noise oscillators generate a very flexible frequency up to 18 GHz. With -132 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz carrier and 20 kHz offset, the LNS-18 can help you challenge tomorrow’s requirements for Space and Defense applications.

Many options are available in addition to the Ethernet and EFC input.

Ultra Low Noise Synthesizer

Why the LNS Series ?

  • Lowest noise floor : -132 dBc/Hz @20 kHz for a 10 GHz output!
  • 7 » Touch Screen
  • Optional Level Control
  • Optional Pulse Modulation
  • Optional GPIB port
  • Optional Low Frequency extension down to 8 MHz
  • Optional 10 MHz ultra stable time-base
  • Optional 1 mHz resolution

Specifications

LNS-18 Specifications

FREQUENCY
Frequency Output : 4 to 9 (LNS-9) or 18  (LNS-18) GHz (option for lower frequencies)
Output Level : +12 dBm (± 2 dB)
Non-Harmonic spurious : 1/f3 slope from 1 Hz to 1 kHz offset & <-70 dBc above 1 kHz offset typically

Absolute Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)

Typ. dBc/Hz vs Offset (Hz) 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz
4GHz -62 -94 -126 -138 -140 -142 -165
8GHz -56 -88 -120 -132 -135 -138 -162
16GHz -50 -82 -114 -126 -129 -132 -155

Legende: @16.1 GHz, @8.05 GHz, @4.05 GHz

LNS18 Smooth plots

For more specification please download the pdf file of the library

Main Options list

  • LNS-1HZ: 1 mHz resolution
  • LNS-LF: Output frequency divider
  • LNS-PULSE: Pulse modulation
  • LNS-10M: 10 MHz stable time base
  • LNS-GPIB: GPIB port

Documents

File Description File Name Dated
LNS-18 Short Form Datasheet – PDF – 783 Ko LNS Series Datasheet

Examples

File Description File Name
How to measure phase noise of ULN SAW Oscillators – PDF – 220 ko OCSO Application.pdf
Testing Phase Noise of Ultra Low Phase Noise OCXO – CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS – PDF – 768 Ko PID2382573_E.pdf

Ultra Low Noise Synthesizer