Elcom Introduces Synthesized Digitally Tuned Oscillator (SDTO) for Electronic Warfare Applications

Elcom Technologies has released a new Synthesized Digitally Tuned Oscillator, designed specifically for EW applications. The SDTO Series is based on Direct Analog techniques combined with DDS capability for fine frequency resolution. This series is ideally suited for EW systems where fast switching speeds and linear FM modulation are of primary importance. The SDTO series can be customized to meet special applications.

Specifications:

Output Frequency: 8-15 GHz (In Bands)
Frequency Bandwidth: 250 MHz
Nominal Resolution: 0.5 MHz/Bit
Frequency Accuracy: <20 ppm (0 to 50°C)
Frequency Stability Long Term: <5 ppm per day, <20 ppm per year
Settling Time: Settled to full accuracy for less then
1 µSec after the application of a tuning step.
Output Power: +12 +/- 2 dBm
Harmonic Rejection: < -25 dBc
Spurious Rejection: < -60 dBc (includes non-selected sub-bands)
Residual FM: 3 kHz P-P Maximum at 3dB point
Phase Noise: -100 dBc/ Hz at 100 KHz offset from carrier, maximum
Thermal Noise: -140 dBc/Hz measured at a 100 MHz offset from the carrier.
FM Frequency Deviation: 0 up to ± 5 MHz
Modulation Bandwidth: > 1 MHz
FM Linearity: Better than 10%
Operating Temperature: 0 to +50° C
Power Supplies: +15V, 1.5A max; -15V, 0.1A max
Size: 5 x 3.8 x 1.75 inches

About Elcom Technologies, Inc.
Established in 1995, Elcom Technologies, Inc. offers a state-of-the-art line of microwave frequency synthesizers and oscillators with applications in the military and commercial segments.