- Wide frequency range from 9 kHz to 40 GHz
- High output power up to 20dBm@20GHz
- Power dynamic range greater than 150dB
- Excellent phase noise of 1GHz@10kHz: -136dBc/Hz
- High performance pulse modulation
- Built-in multi-function function generator
- High-sensitivity LED touch screen, small size and light weight
Maxwellon TW4103 series signal generator achieves balance in terms of performance, economy and volumetric weight. It responds fast and switches to another frequency in only 1ms, which shortens the test time and improves test efficiency, meeting the needs of massive data testing. In addition, it also has excellent analog modulation and pulse modulation functions. By adopting advanced frequency synthesis and RF channel signal processing technologies, it can achieve high performance while reducing the cost.
Besides, TW4103 series signal generator is equipped with a 7-inch high-sensitivity LED touch screen, and supports operation by touch screen, panel buttons, rotary knobs, external mouse and keyboard, etc., which fully upgrades the users’ operation experience. It adopts portable 3U chassis structure and is featured by small size and light weight, and thus is easy to carry. The TW4103 series signal generator can meet both the test requirements for high performance in the R&D phase and the test requirements for high efficiency in the production phase
Specifications
Parameters | Specifications |
Frequency Range | TW4103A: 9 kHz to 3 GHz, |
Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
Frequency Switching Time | ≤ 1ms (typical) |
Time Base Aging Rate (typ.) | Standard: ±5×10-7/year (after continuous switch-on for 30 days) High stability time base option H10: • ±5×10-8/year (after continuous switch-on for 30 days), • ±5×10-10/day(after continuous switch-on for 30 days) |
Reference Output | • Frequency: 10MHz • Power: >+4dBm, to 50Ω load |
Reference Input | • Frequency: 1MHz – 50MHz, step 1Hz • Power: 0dBm to +7dBm, impedance 50Ω |
Scanning Mode | Step scan, List scan |
Scan Dwell Time | 100μs – 100s |
Minimum Output Power | • Standard: -15dBm (can be set -20dBm) • Option H01: -110dBm (can be set -135dBm) |
Maximum Output Power (Standard) | TW4103A/B: • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz: 18dBm • 3GHz < f≤ 5GHz: 16dBm • 5GHz < f≤ 6GHz: 15dBm TW4103C/D: • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz: 16dBm • 3GHz < f≤ 20GHz: 15dBm TW4103F: • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz: 14dBm • 3GHz < f≤ 17GHz: 13dBm • 17GHz < f≤ 40GHz: 11dBm |
Maximum Output Power (Option H08) | TW4103A/B: • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz: 22dBm • 3GHz < f≤ 5GHz: 20dBm • 5GHz < f≤ 6GHz: 18dBm TW4103C/D: • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz: 21dBm • 3GHz < f≤ 20GHz: 20dBm TW4103F: • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz: 20dBm • 3GHz < f≤ 17GHz: 17dBm • 17GHz < f≤ 40GHz: 15dBm |
Power Resolution | 0.01 dB |
VSWR (typ.) | • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz: <1.7 • 3GHz < f ≤ 13GHz: <1.6 • 13GHz < f ≤ 20GHz: <1.8 • 20GHz < f ≤ 40GHz: <1.6 |
Maximum Rerverse Power | 0.5W (0V DC) (rated value) |
Haimonic Wave (at +10dBm) | • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 10MHz: < -23dBc • 10MHz < f ≤ 2GHz: < -30dBc • 2GHz < f ≤ 6GHz: < -30dBc (TW4103B) • 2GHz < f ≤ 20GHz: < -55dBc • 20GHz < f ≤ 40GHz: < -50dBc (typ.) |
Sub-harmonic Wave (at +10dBm) | • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 6GHz: None • 6GHz <f ≤ 12GHz: < -60dBc • 12GHz <f ≤ 24GHz: < -55dBc • 24GHz <f ≤ 40GHz: < -50dBc |
Non-Harmonic Wave (Standard) | • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 250MHz: < -54dBc • 250MHz < f ≤ 3GHz: < -62dBc • 3GHz < f ≤ 6GHz: < -56dBc • 6GHz <f ≤ 12GHz: < -50dBc • 12GHz <f ≤ 24GHz: < -44dBc • 24GHz <f ≤ 40GHz: < -38dBc (at 0dBm, 10kHz Frequency Offset) |
Non-Harmonic Wave (Low Phase Noise Option H06) | • 9kHz ≤ f ≤ 250MHz: < -60dBc • 250MHz < f ≤ 3GHz: < -77dBc • 3GHz < f ≤ 6GHz: < -71dBc • 6GHz <f ≤ 12GHz: < -65dBc • 12GHz <f ≤ 24GHz: < -59dBc • 24GHz ＜f ≤ 40GHz: < -53dBc (at 0dBm, 10kHz Frequency Offset) |
SSB Phase Noise (Carrier 1GHz, at +10dBm) | Standard: • ≤-83 dBc/Hz @ 100Hz offset • ≤-115 dBc/Hz @ 10kHz offset Low Phase Noise Option H06: • ≤-83 dBc/Hz @ 100Hz offset • ≤-113 dBc/Hz @ 1kHz offset • ≤-132 dBc/Hz @ 10kHz offset • ≤-132 dBc / Hz @ 100kHz offset |
Frequency Modulation (Option H02) | • Maximum frequency offset: N × 16MHz (N is the number of fundamental harmonic wave) • Accuracy (1kHz modulation rate, frequency offset: N × 500kHz): ± (2% × set frequency offset + 20Hz) • Modulation rate (3dB bandwidth, frequency offset: N × 500kHz): DC – 7MHz • Distortion (1kHz rate, frequency offset: N × 500kHz): <0.4% |
Phase Modulation (Option H02) | • Maximum phase offset: N × 16rad (N is the number of fundamental harmonic wave) • Accuracy (1kHz modulation rate, frequency offset: N × 500kHz): ± (2% × set phase offset + 0.01rad) • Modulation rate (3dB bandwidth, phase offset: N × 8rad): DC – 1MHz • Distortion (1kHz modulation rate, phase offset: N × 8rad): <0.4% |
Amplitude Modulation (Option H02) | • Maximum depth: >90% • Modulation rate: (1kHz modulation rate, 30% modulation depth): ± (4% × set depth +1%) • Modulation rate (bandwidth: 3dB; modulation depth: 30%; frequency test points: 1GHz, 5GHz, 20GHz, 40GHz): DC – 100kHz • Distortion: (1kHz modulation rate, linear mode, total harmonic distortion, 30% modulation depth): <2% |
Pulse Modulation (Option H03) | • Switching ratio: >80dB • Rise and fall time: <10ns • Minimum pulse of internal fixed amplitude: 1μs • Minimum pulse of non-fixed amplitude: 100ns
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Narrow Pulse Modulation (Option H04) | • Switching ratio: >80dB • Rise and fall time: <10ns • Minimum pulse of internal fixed amplitude: 1μs • Minimum pulse of non-fixed amplitude: 20ns |
Internal Analog Modulation Signal Generator (Option H02) | Providing three independent signals for frequency/phase modulation, amplitude modulation and low frequency output signals. • Waveform: sine wave, square wave, triangle wave, sawtooth wave • Frequency range: sine wave 0.1Hz – 10MHz, square wave, triangle wave, sawtooth wave 0.1Hz – 1MHz • Frequency resolution: 0.1Hz • Low frequency output: amplitude 0-5V peak (rated value), to 50Ω load |
Internal Pulse Generator (Option H03) | • Pulse width: 20ns – (42s-10ns) (rated value) • Pulse period: 40ns – 42s (rated value) • Resolution: 10ns |
Multi-Function Function Generator (Option H05) | The Multi-function generator consists of 7 waveform generators. The generator can be set separately or five generators can be set simultaneously by using the AM, FM/ΦM and the composite modulation features in the low-frequency output. |
RF Output Port | • TW4103A/B/C: N type (female), impedance 50Ω • TW4103D: 3.5mm (male), N type (female) (option H91), impedance 50Ω • TW4103F: 2.4mm (male), impedance 50Ω |
Power Consumption | < 300W |
Dimension (max.) | • 330 (W) × 147 (H) × 397 (D) mm (excluding the handle) • 420 (W) × 147 (H) × 445 (D) mm (including the handle) |
Weight | < 12kg (the weight varies with the model and option configuration) |
Power Supply | 100 – 120VAC, 50 – 60Hz; or 200 – 240VAC, 50 – 60Hz (self-adaptive) |
Ordering Information
Part No. | Name | Description |
TW4103A | Signal Generator | 9 kHz to 3 GHz |
TW4103B | Signal Generator | 9 kHz to 6 GHz |
TW4103C | Signal Generator | 9 kHz to 12 GHz |
TW4103D | Signal Generator | 9 kHz to 20 GHz |
TW4103F | Signal Generator | 9 kHz to 40 GHz |
Option
Part No. | Name | Description |
TW4103-H01 | 115dB programmable step attenuator | Expand the output power dynamic range. |
TW4103-H02 | Analog modulation | Increase analog modulation functions, including AM, FM, ΦM, and low frequency output. |
TW4103-H03 | Pulse modulation | Increase the pulse modulation function with a minimum pulse width of 100ns. |
TW4103-H04 | Narrow pulse modulation | Increase the pulse modulation function with a minimum pulse width of 20ns. |
TW4103-H05 | Multi-function function generator | Add a richer analog modulation signal format. (Note: The H05 option is available after the H02 analog modulation option is selected). |
TW4103-H06 | Low phase noise | Optimize phase noise, 10GHz@10kHz: -113dBc/Hz. |
TW4103-H08 | High power output | Increase the maximum output power. |
TW4103-H10 | High stability time base option | Internal time base aging rate. |
TW4103-H50 | Calibration certificate | Instrument calibration. |
TW4103-H91 | Type-N connector for RF output | Type-N connector for RF output, applicable to TW4103D. |
TW4103-H92 | RF output moved to the rear panel | RF output on rear panel |
TW4103-H93 | Portable handle | 3U handle |
TW4103-H94 | Rack mount kit | Mounting kit for the upper cabinet |
TW4103-H95 | Aluminum alloy transport case | High-strength lightweight aluminum alloy transport case with handle and universal roller for easy transportation. |
TW4103-H98 | English version | / |
