TW4104 Series Signal Generator

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Maxwellon TW4104 series microwave signal generators, with the frequency range of 100kHz – 67GHz, is provided with high purity spectrum and high output power. It can meet the high-end requirements of electromagnetic signal tests. TW4104 series owns the functions of high-precision analog sweep and high-performance analog and pulse modulation,with maximum bandwidth of internally modulated signal generator up to 10MHz,various signal waveforms, the minimum pulse width of 20ns and flexible pulse trains,which can meet the test requirements of analog and pulse modulations. A 10.1 inch display screen as well as a number of independent operation styles, such as buttons, mouse and touch screens are equipped so as to improve user experience and test efficiency.

TW4104 series can generate high-quality continuous-wave or modulated signals, which are not only ideal local oscillation source and clock source, but also high-performance analog simulation signal source. They are mainly used in the radar performance evaluation, high-performance receiver test and components parameter test etc., and applicable to aviation, aerospace, radar, communication and navigation equipment etc

Specifications

Parameters	Specifications
Frequency Range	TW4104C: 100 kHz to 10 GHz, TW4104D: 100 kHz to 20 GHz, TW4104F: 100 kHz to 40 GHz, TW4104H: 100 kHz to 50 GHz, TW4104L: 100 kHz to 67 GHz (max. frequency 70 GHz)
Frequency Resolution	0.001 Hz
Frequency Switching Time	＜20ms (typ.)
Time Base Aging Rate	±5×10^-10/day(after continuous switch-on for 30 days) (typ.)
Reference Output	• Frequency: 10MHz • Power: >+4dBm, to 50Ω
Reference Input	• Frequency: 1-50 MHz, 1Hz step • Power: -5dBm to +10dBm, 50Ω impedance
Sweep Mode	Step sweep, list sweep, analog sweep, power sweep
High Precision Analog Sweep (Option H03)	Max. sweep speed: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 500MHz: 25MHz/ms • 500MHz < f ≤ 1GHz: 50MHz/ms • 1GHz < f ≤ 2GHz: 100MHz/ms • 2GHz < f ≤ 3.2GHz: 200MHz/ms • 3.2GHz < f : 400MHz/ms Sweep accuracy: ±0.05% Sweep width (for 100ms, within the maximum width of 100ms as specified)
Minimum Output Power	Standard: • TW4104C/D/F: -20 dBm • TW4104D + option H06: -10 dBm • TW4104H/L: -20 dBm Option H01: • TW4104C/D/F: -110 dBm (-135 dBm configurable) • TW4104D + option H06: -90 dBm (-125 dBm configurable) • TW4104H/L: -90 dBm (-110 dBm configurable)
Maximum Output Power (Standard)	TW4104C/D: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 20GHz: 15 dBm TW4104D + option H06: • 10MHz ≤ f ≤ 20GHz: 28 dBm TW4104F: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 40GHz: 12 dBm TW4104H/L: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 67GHz: 5 dBm
Maximum Output Power (Option H01 Programmable Step Attenuator)	TW4104C/D: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 20GHz: 15 dBm TW4104D + option H06: • 10MHz ≤ f ≤ 20GHz: 27 dBm TW4104F: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 40GHz: 12 dBm TW4104H/L: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 30GHz: 5 dBm • 30GHz ≤ f ≤ 67GHz: 4 dBm
Maximum Output Power (Option H05 High-power Output)	TW4104C/D: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 20GHz: 20 dBm TW4104F: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 9GHz: 20 dBm • 9GHz ≤ f ≤ 40GHz: 17 dBm TW4104H/L: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 15GHz: 17 dBm • 15GHz ≤ f ≤ 30GHz: 13 dBm • 30GHz ≤ f ≤ 67GHz: 8 dBm
Maximum Output Power (Option H05 + H01A/B)	TW4104C/D: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 20GHz: 20 dBm TW4104F: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 9GHz: 20 dBm • 9GHz ≤ f ≤ 40GHz: 17 dBm TW4104H/L: • 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 15GHz: 17 dBm • 15GHz ≤ f ≤ 30GHz: 13 dBm • 30GHz ≤ f ≤ 67GHz: 8 dBm
Power Resolution	0.01 dB
Power Temperature Stability	0.02 dB/ºC (typical)
VSWR	• 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 20GHz: <1.6 • 20GHz < f ≤ 40GHz: <1.8 • 40GHz < f ≤ 67GHz: <2.0
Harmonic Wave (Standard)	• 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 10MHz: < -25dBc • 10MHz < f ≤ 2GHz: < -30dBc • 2GHz < f ≤ 6GHz: < -30dBc (TW4104B) • 2GHz < f ≤ 20GHz: < -55dBc • 20GHz < f ≤ 40GHz: < -50dBc (typ.) (at +10dBm or Max. specified output power, whichever is lower)
Harmonic Wave (Option H06 Enhanced High-power)	• 10MHz < f ≤ 2GHz: < -25dBc • 2GHz < f ≤ 9GHz: < -35dBc • 9GHz < f ≤ 14GHz: < -27dBc • 14GHz < f ≤ 20GHz: < -30Bc (at +10dBm or Max. specified output power, whichever is lower)
Sub-harmonic Wave (Standard)	• 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 10GHz: None • 10GHz < f ≤ 20GHz: <-60dBc • 20GHz < f ≤ 67GHz: < -50dBc (at +10dBm or Max. specified output power, whichever is lower)
Non-harmonic Wave (Standard)	• 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 250MHz: < -58dBc • 250MHz < f ≤ 3.2GHz: < -74dBc • 3.2GHz < f ≤ 10GHz: < -62dBc • 10GHz < f ≤ 20GHz: < -56dBc • 20GHz < f ≤ 40GHz: < -50dBc • 40GHz < f ≤ 67GHz: < -44dBc (At 0dBm, beyond 3kHz offset)
Non-harmonic Wave (Option H04 Ultra Low Phase Noise)	• 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 250MHz: < -58dBc • 250MHz < f ≤ 3.2GHz: < -80dBc • 3.2GHz < f ≤ 10GHz: < -70dBc • 10GHz < f ≤ 20GHz: < -64dBc • 20GHz < f ≤ 40GHz: < -58dBc • 40GHz < f ≤ 67GHz: < -52dBc (At 0dBm, beyond 3kHz offset)
SSB Phase Noise (Carrier 1GHz, +10dBm or Max. Output Power)	Standard: • -101 dBc/Hz @ 100Hz offset • -121 dBc/Hz @ 1kHz offset • -130 dBc/Hz @ 10kHz offset • -130 dBc/Hz @ 100kHz offset Option H04: • -62 dBc/Hz @ 1Hz offset • -91 dBc/Hz @ 10Hz offset • -105 dBc/Hz @ 100Hz offset • -123 dBc/Hz @ 1kHz offset • -138 dBc/Hz @ 10kHz offset • -138 dBc/Hz @ 100kHz offset
RF Output Port	• TW4104A/B/C: N (female), impedance 50Ω • TW4104D: 3.5mm (male), N (female) (option 91), impedance 50Ω • TW4104F: 2.4mm (male), impedance 50Ω • TW4104H/L: 1.85mm (male), impedance 50Ω
Power Consumption	< 350W
Dimension (max.)	• 426 (W) × 177 (H) × 460 (D) mm (excluding the handle) • 510 (W) × 190 (H) × 534 (D) mm (including the handle)
Weight	< 28kg (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
TW4104C	Signal Generator	100 kHz to 10 GHz
TW4104D	Signal Generator	100 kHz to 20 GHz
TW4104F	Signal Generator	100 kHz to 40 GHz
TW4104H	Signal Generator	100 kHz to 50 GHz
TW4104L	Signal Generator	100 kHz to 67 GHz

Option

Part No.	Name	Description
TW4104-H01A	115dB Programmable step attenuator	To expand output power dynamic range, for model TW4104C/D/F
TW4104-H01B	90dB Programmable step attenuator	To expand output power dynamic range, for model TW4104H/L
TW4104-H02A	Analog modulation	Additional analog modulation, including AM, FM, ΦM, and low-frequency output.
TW4104-H02B	Pulse modulation	Additional pulse modulation, with the minimum pulse width of 100ns.
TW4104-H02C	Narrow pulse modulation	Additional pulse modulation, with the minimum pulse width of 20ns.
TW4104-H03	Analog sweep	Additional analog sweep (slope sweep).
TW4104-H04	Ultra low phase noise	To reduce phase noise, 10GHz@10kHz: -120dBc/Hz.
TW4104-H05	High power output	To increase the maximum output power.
TW4104-H06	Enhanced high power output	To increase the maximum output power of 10MHz-20GHz substantially.
TW4104-H80	S87230 USB power probe	For power measurement and calibration (9kHz-6GHz).
TW4104-H81	S87231 USB power probe	For power measurement and calibration (10MHz-18GHz).
TW4104-H82	S87232 USB power probe	For power measurement and calibration (50MHz-26.5GHz).
TW4104-H83	S87233 USB power probe	For power measurement and calibration (50MHz-40GHz).
TW4104-H90	Electromagnetic compatibility	As specified in GJB-151A (touch screen disabled)
TW4104-H91	Type-N RF output connector	To change RF output port to N (female).
TW4104-H92	Back panel RF output	To move RF output port to rear panel.
TW4104-H93	Front handle kit	Front panel mounting handle.
TW4104-H94	Machine frame	Kit for installing instrument on the cabinet.
TW4104-H95	Calibration certificate	Instrument is entrusted to metrology service.
TW4104-H99	Aluminum alloy transport case	High-strength lightweight aluminum alloy transport case with handle and universal roller for easy transportation.
TW4104-S10	Complex pulse sequence	TW4104-S10Complex pulse sequencePulse generation mode expansion, support double pulse, multi-pulse, re-frequency staggered, re-frequency jitter, re-frequency slip and other complex pulse sequence generation (need option H02B/C)

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