High Speed Synthesizer

The NSI 7020 Panther High Speed Microwave Synthesizer is designed specifically to address the demanding needs of the antenna test community. The Panther 7020 is a high performance synthesizer designed for high-speed frequency switching applications. The 7020 is compatible with a wide variety of receivers, including the NSI Panther 6000 and the Agilent PNA.

Up to 10,000 frequencies per second (100 µs/pt.) - reducing antenna test time and improving range productivity 0.1 to 20.0 GHz Power output +8 dBm typical Compatible with a variety of receivers Built-in pulse modulator with TTL modulation input

Remote operation with 30 m (100 ft.) control cable Fully integrated with NSI 2000 antenna measurement software Stand-alone applications, or NSI driver provided if part of Panther 6000 receiver system with high speed beam controller Resolution: 100 Hz Parallel BCD interface

The Panther 7020 Synthesizer has a parallel BCD interface to set the frequency. The frequency list is loaded into the beam controller (NSI High Speed Beam Controller - HSBC, or NSI Standard Beam Controller - SBC). During a measurement, the beam controller sets the frequency of the 7020 synthesizer.

NSI provides full program support for the Panther 7020 with its NSI 2000 Antenna Measurement Software. For other applications, NSI provides the drivers required for integration with the Panther 6000 receiver with High Speed Beam Controller (HSBC).  For stand-alone applications, NSI provides the differential BCD control interface definition.

Power Out	+8 dBm typical
Frequency Range	0.1 to 20.0 GHz
Frequency Switching Speed	10,000 frequencies per second (100 µs/pt.)
Frequency Resolution	100 Hz
Harmonics	-18 dBc, typical
Phase Noise	-90 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz offset
Frequency Stability (0.1 - 6 GHz) (Note 1)	1x10E-8/day, 2x10E-6/year, ±1x10E-6/0-50 °C
Frequency Stability (6 - 12 GHz) (Note 1)	2x10E-8/day, 4x10E-6/year, ±2x10E-6/0-50 °C
Frequency Stability (12 - 20 GHz) (Note 1)	4x10E-8/day, 8x10E-6/year, ±4x10E-6/0-50 °C
Software Interface	Support for NSI Antenna Measurement Software and Panther 6000 Receiver/HSBC
Computer Interface	Differential BCD
RF Outputs	SMA female
Size (HxWxD)	8.75" x 17.0" x 18.0"
Controls and Indicators	DC power indicator, Band selection: x1, x2, x4, off indicator, pulse mode enabled, input pulses
Frequency Reference In	10 MHz, BNC connector
Frequency Reference Out	10 MHz, BNC connector