Holzworth RF Synthesizers Multi-Channel Platform: HS9000 Series
Holzworth’s multi-channel RF synthesizer 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 can operate from either a 10MHz or 100MHz external reference, while supplying dedicated fixed 10MHz and 100MHz reference output signals.
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.
Total Number of Channels:
| Number of Channels | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Part Number | HS9001A | HS9002A | HS9003A | HS9004A | HS9005A | HS9006A | HS9007A | HS9008A |
Channel Frequency Options
| 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 |
Additional Options:
| 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 | 25dBm maximum output power level (specify for up to 4 channels) |
| OPT-EXTMOD | Channel dedicated, external modulation input (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 |