The LATNEX® RF Signal Generator RF-SG6 is a powerful, wideband fully programmable RF signal generator. It is the perfect companion for the LATNEX® Spectrum Analyzer product line.

As a standalone unit, RF-SG6 can generate CW and Sweep signals by selecting embedded menu options. When connected to a PC, it can be fully programmed with the Windows software tool. 

Further more, the unit can work as a powerful Tracking Generator when used with LATNEX® Spectrum Analyzer connected to the same PC, offering full Scalar Network Analyzer (SNA) capabilities. The SNA feature allows full characterization of filters, amplifiers and any 2-port RF device.

Features

• • Pocket size and light weight

  • Solid aluminum metal case

  • Lifetime free firmware upgrades available, open to community requested features

  • High capacity Lipo for 16hs+ of continuous run, rechargeable by USB

  • Windows PC client Open Source

  • Can be extended with internal Expansion Modules for additional future band support and functionality

  • Wide band support

    • Frequency range supported: 24 to 6000 MHz

    • Frequency step/resolution: 1KHz

Frequency stability: 0.5ppm

• • Temperature compensated (0-45C)

  • Backlight for great indoor visibility

  • Standard SMA 50 ohms connector

  • Programmable Amplitude with included internal programmable attenuator:

    • -40dBm to -30dBm in 3dB steps

    • -10dBm to 0dBm in 3dB steps

Amplitude accuracy: +-0.5dB (normalized) or +-3dB (absolute)

• • Switch measurement point speed < 10ms

  • Graphics LCD 128x64 pixels, great visibility outdoors

  • PC Windows client supports Windows XP/Vista/Win7 both 32 and 64bits

  • Functional modes:

    • CW signal generator at any frequency in the range

    • Tracking generator functionality working together with RF Explorer when connected to the same PC

Sweep generator between any to frequencies in the range, with selectable step size and speed

• Expansion:

  • Expansion port for future enhancements (higher RF power modes, additional frequency bands)

Technical Details