RF SYNTHESIZERS

MULTI-CHANNEL PLATFORM

The multi-channel architecture is a complete success story. These compact, 1U high, 19in rack mountable chassis can be configured with up to 8 independently tunable channels. All integrated channels are 100% phase coherent.   Holzworth has designed the multi-channel platform for integration of our HSM Series Single Channel Synthesizers to maximize channel-to-channel stability via a conductively cooled, fan-less enclosure.

 

The internal Reference Distribution Subsystem is designed to support phase coherency across all loaded channels (synthesizer modules). In addition to free running, the multi-channel synthesizer can operate from either a 10MHz or 100MHz external reference, while supplying dedicated fixed 10MHz and 100MHz reference output signals.

 

 

NEW! HS9000 SERIES MULTI-CHANNEL SYNTHESIZERS

Holzworth now offers the HS9000 Series Multi-Channel Synthesizers, allowing the user to specify anywhere from 1 to 8 independent channels (per 1U chassis) with any combination of frequencies spanning from 250kHz to 6.7GHz. This user defined platform provides the flexibility to tailor a multi-channel source to an application with short lead times and optimal price points.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS9000 SERIES PART NUMBER SELECTION

The HS9000 Series synthesizer platform is designed to be user/application defined. Follow 4 easy steps to determine the part number with the required options. Scroll down to cross reference legacy multi-channel synthesizer part numbers.

 

STEP 1: SELECT TOTAL NUMBER OF CHANNELS

Select the base part number, strictly calling out the total number of channels to be loaded into the multi-channel chassis.

....Number of Channels	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
....Part Number	HS9001A	HS9002A	HS9003A	HS9004A	HS9005A	HS9006A	HS9007A	HS9008A

 

STEP 2: SELECT CHANNEL FREQUENCY OPTIONS

Select any combination of channel frequency options. Note that the total number of channels specified here must equal the number of channels selected under STEP 1.

Frequency Range	Number of Channels per Frequency Range
	1x	2x	3x	4x	5x	6x	7x	8x
250kHz - 1GHz	OPT-A1	OPT-A2	OPT-A3	OPT-A4	OPT-A5	OPT-A6	OPT-A7	OPT-A8
250kHz - 2GHz	OPT-B1	OPT-B2	OPT-B3	OPT-B4	OPT-B5	OPT-B6	OPT-B7	OPT-B8
250kHz - 3GHz	OPT-C1	OPT-C2	OPT-C3	OPT-C4	OPT-C5	OPT-C6	OPT-C7	OPT-C8
250kHz - 4GHz	OPT-D1	OPT-D2	OPT-D3	OPT-D4	OPT-D5	OPT-D6	OPT-D7	OPT-D8
250kHz - 6.7GHz	OPT-E1	OPT-E2	OPT-E3	OPT-E4	OPT-E5	OPT-E6	OPT-E7	OPT-E8

 

STEP 3: SELECT ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

The options listed in this section are available for the multi-channel platform to comply with application specific requirements.

OPTION	....Description
OPT-RACK	....19" Rack Mount Bracket Kit for 1U chassis
OPT-OCXO	....High Performance OCXO. 10dB Improved Phase Noise at close to the carrier
OPT-ALTREF	....Rear panel reference input and outputs
OPT-PWR25-x	....+25dBm maximum output power level. x=1, 2, 3 or 4 (specify for up to 4 channels)
OPT-EXTMOD-x	....Channel dedicated, external modulation input. x=1, 2, 3 or 4 (specify for up to 4 channels)
OPT-INTGR	....Enhanced base-10 frequency accuracy. DDS FTW rounding error correction
OPT-COMM	....Custom communications configuration (GPIB, Ethernet, etc.)
OPT-FIRM	....Custom firmware. Application specific routines

 

STEP 4: CONTACT HOLZWORTH FOR A QUOTATION

Once the part number (number of channels) and options have been determined, contact Holzworth, your local sales representative or a regional distributor for a product quotation.

 

 

LEGACY PART NUMBER CROSS REFERENCE

Legacy part numbers can be ordered under revision B. Otherwise, select the HS9000 Series equivalent from the cross reference matrix. Performance parameters for all part numbers are reflected in the HS9000 Series Product Specification.

Legacy Part Number	.....Description	Revised Part Number	HS9000 Series Part Number
HS1004A	.....4 channel, 1GHz RF Synthesizer	HS1004B	HS9004A, OPT-A4
HS1008A	.....8 channel, 1GHz RF Synthesizer	HS1008B	HS9008A, OPT-A8
HS2004A	.....4 channel, 2GHz RF Synthesizer	HS2004B	HS9004A, OPT-B4
HS2008A	.....8 channel, 2GHz RF Synthesizer	HS2008B	HS9008A, OPT-B8
HS3002A	.....2 channel, 3GHz RF Synthesizer	HS3002B	HS9002A, OPT-C2
HS3004A	.....4 channel, 3GHz RF Synthesizer	HS3004B	HS9004A, OPT-C4
HS3008A	.....8 channel, 3GHz RF Synthesizer	HS3008B	HS9008A, OPT-C8
HS6002A	.....2 channel, 6GHz RF Synthesizer	HS6002B	HS9002A, OPT-E2
HS6004A	.....4 channel, 6GHz RF Synthesizer	HS6004B	HS9004A, OPT-E4
HS6008A	.....8 channel, 6GHz RF Synthesizer	HS6008B	HS9008A, OPT-E8

 

 

WARRANTY

Holzworth RF Synthesis products are warranted for 2 years against manufacturing defects. All product repairs and maintenance must be performed by Holzworth Instrumentation. Holzworth reserves the right to invalidate the warranty for any products that have been tampered with or used improperly. Refer to the Holzworth Instrumentation's standard Terms & Conditions of Sales for further details.

Please contact Holzworth for pricing estimates on non-warranty repairs.