There are many paths to accomplishing a broadband RF synthesis architecture. Depending on the application, there are trade offs to be considered. This white paper compares the advantages and disadvantages among three common architectures: DDS/Direct Analog, PLL-based, and Analog.

As communications systems are transferring more data at higher speeds within limited bandwidths, the adverse effects of intermodulation are becoming less tolerable. Precise multi-tone signal generation is extremely valuable for emulating the non-linear artifacts of a device or system for IMD (intermodulation distortion) performance testing. IMD testing is performed by subjecting a DUT to two or more tones for simulating the effects of real-world operating conditions in a controlled environment.

Microwave Journal reports on Holzworth's unique multi-channel synthesizer architecture in August's Military Microwave Supplement. This product feature outlines the advantages of Holzworth's proprietary architecture which allows for the highest channel density of independently tunable synthesizers. Phase coherency and channel-to-channel phase drift are notable key advantages in addition to the performance for which Holzworth synthesizers are known. The article can be downloaded here or viewed at Microwave Journal online.

This white paper was written for Microwave Journal to explain the key advantages to using a multiplied synthesis architecture instead of a phase locked loop architecture. The white paper is available here or can be downloaded directly from Microwave Journal.

Holzworth’s ultra low phase noise synthesizers are unique in that they do not utilize PLL based architectures to achieve broadband, low phase noise frequency generation... multi-channel synthesizers benefit greatly from the elimination of phase locked loops...

Holzworth is very pleased to announce Ward/Davis Associates as our exclusive US Sales Representative for Southern California. Download the full press release below.

Holzworth is pleased to announce Contech Marketing Associates as our newest US Sales Representative, exclusively covering the New York and New Jersey territories. Download the full press release below.