53100A Phase Noise Analyzer

Phase Noise Analyzer 53100

Product Information

Rapid, Multi-function, Precision Oscillator Characterisation

Microchip’s 53100A Phase Noise Analyzer measures the amplitude, phase, and frequency stability of high-performance RF sources. Supporting carrier frequencies from 1 MHz to 200 MHz, Microchip’s 53100A tells you everything you need to know about the stability characteristics of your devices, at timescales ranging from femtoseconds to days. From use on a bench-top or embedded into rack mount ATE systems, the small form factor and industry-leading measurement speed makes this test set versatile for multiple applications.

Expanding upon the heritage of Microchip’s 3120A and 51XXA series of instruments, the 53100A makes fast yet accurate Single Side Band (SSB) phase noise and Allan Deviation (ADEV) measurements at a fraction of the cost of alternate solutions. Thanks to an improved design and advancements in manufacturing, the 53100A offers improvements in reliability and performance over its predecessor technologies.

Some of the most common applications for precision time and frequency instrumentation include measuring the output frequency, phase noise, and frequency stability of crystal oscillators, atomic frequency standards, and other high-performance signal sources. The 53100A Phase Noise Analyzer performs these fundamental tasks with unprecedented ease and economy, doing the work of several instruments.

Features

  • Allan Deviation (ADEV) typically less than 5E-14 at t=1s
  • Modified Allan Deviation (MDEV), Hadamard Deviation (HDEV), and Time Deviation (TDEV)
  • RMS-integrated time jitter, residual FM, and SSB carrier/noise ratio
  • Phase noise and AM noise at offsets from 0.001 Hz to 1 MHz and levels below typically below -175 dBc/Hz (10 MHz floor)
  • Independent input and reference frequencies from 1 to 200 MHz
  • No phase-locking or measurement calibration required
  • Single or dual reference oscillator inputs allow cross-correlation measurements
  • TSC 51XXA command and data stream emulation reduces the burden of re-writing existing test scripts
  • Intuitive Graphical User Interface for easy set-up and monitoring

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Key Features

  • Internal Reference (IR) options for OCXOs and atomic clocks
  • ADEV typically less than 5E–15 at t = 1s; 1E–16 at t = 1000s
  • - Measures up to three devices simultaneously
  • Close-to-carrier phase noise and AM noise at offsets from 0.001 Hz
  • Single- or dual-reference oscillator inputs allow cross-correlation measurements with noise floor approaching −175 dBc/Hz
  • Modified Allan Deviation (MDEV), Hadamard Deviation (HDEV) and Time Deviation (TDEV)
  • Jitter, residual FM and SSB carrier/noise ratio
  • Independent input and reference frequencies from 1 to 200
  • No phase locking or measurement calibration required

Datasheets

microchip-53100a-phase-noise-analyzer.pdf