Tabor Lucid X-Series of RF/uWave Signal Generators
The Tabor Lucid X-Series of Microwave Signal Generators have 8GHz, 20GHz & 40GHz frequency ranges. With phase noise better than -120dBc/ Hz at 1GHz, fast and high-resolution frequency switching and +15dBm of standard output power – these instruments matched some of the industries toughest requirements. Built on Tabor’s modular technology platform, the LSX family is available in PXIe, USB-Modular, Rack, Benchtop and Portable formfactors. Ideal for modular test systems, embedded, bench and automated test equipment applications.
- LSX8081M/D/P/R: 100 kHz to 8GHz
- LSX2091 M/D/P/R: 100 kHz to 20GHz
- LSX4091 M/D/P/R:100 kHz to 40GHz
12 Models available: LSX8081M/D/P/R, LSX2091M/D/P/R, LSX4091M/D/P/R.
Modular, Desktop, Portable and Rackmount versions.
The Lucid X Series offers 12 models available in 8GHz, 20GHz and 40GHz RF Analog Signal Generators.
RF Analog Signal Generator Module
The LSX8081/2091/4091, 8/20/40GHz Single Channel RF Analog Signal Generator, offers industry leading performance, in a modern tablet like design that can be used as a benchtop or portable unit. The LSX Series features exceptionally fast switching speed, superior signal integrity and purity and all the necessary modulated signals for analog communication systems. The LSX Series was designed to offer excellent performance and meet today’s most demanding applications, whether in the lab or out in the field.
Extremely Fast Switching
In today’s world, time is a crucial factor, whether in design, on the production floor or inside ATE systems. With a switching speed of less than 100μs, Tabor’s All-New Lucid X-Series ensures maximum measurements at minimum time, setting the industry’s highest throughput standard.
Signal Integrity and Purity
One of the most important requirement in today’s test and measurement applications is high signal quality. With a typical SSB phase noise of -145dBc/Hz at 100MHz, and -132dBc/Hz at 1GHz, at 10 kHz carrier offset, Tabor’s All-New Lucid X-Series platform delivers one of the best quality signals available on the market today, answering the ever growing demand for clear and precise signals.
Modulation Schemes
Signal bursts and chirps have become common need in the daily life of any aerospace or defense application. With Tabor’s All-New Lucid X-Series, any pulse modulation is possible, no matter if its “narrow” or “standard” pulse need. On top of its outstanding pulse modulation performance, the Lucid X-Series is also equipped with many CW interferers, and modulated signals such as AM, FM, PM and Sweep.
Multiple Ways to Control the Unit and Write your Code
Tabor’s Lucid X-Series comes with its own dedicated software to control the instrument functions, modes and features via a graphical user interface (GUI) as well as a complete set of drivers, allowing you to write your application in various environments including LabVIEW, Python, CVI, C++, VB and MATLAB. You may also link the supplied dll to other Windows-based API’s or use low-level SCPI commands to program the instrument, regardless of whether your application is written for Windows, Linux or Macintosh operating systems.
- 8, 20 and 40GHz multi-channel RF analogue signal generator
- Extremely Fast Switching speed of 20us
- Standard O/P Power +15dBm
- AM, FM, PM, Optional Pulse Modulation and Pattern Modulation.
- Exceptionally Low Phase Noise of -154dBc/Hz @100MHz and 10@kHz offset
- USB type B, micro USB for LAN adapter, SPI, LAN - 1000/100/10 BASE-T, PCIe Gen 3 x4: Model dependant.
- Remotely programmable via MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW and other software programming environments.
- Removable SD card for instrument security
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FREQUENCY |
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Range: |
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LSX8081M/D/P/R: |
100 kHz to 8GHz |
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LSX2091 M/D/P/R: |
100 kHz to 20GHz |
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LSX4091 M/D/P/R: |
100 kHz to 40GHz |
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Resolution: |
0.001Hz |
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Phase offset: |
0.01deg |
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Switching speed: |
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In Band |
20 µs |
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Between Bands: |
100 µs |
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FREQUENCY REFERENCE |
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Temp. Stability: |
±25ppb max. |
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Aging: |
3 ±ppm for 20 years |
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Warm up time: |
30min |
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AMPLITUDE |
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Max output |
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Settable: |
+15 dBm |
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Calibrated: |
+10 dBm |
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Min output |
Base |
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Settable: |
-70 dBm |
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Calibrated: |
-50 dBm |
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Resolution: |
0.01dB |
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Power Mute: |
-70 dBm |
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Output Return |
-10 dB |
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Accuracy (dB): |
-50dBm to +10dBm |
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Up to 100MHz: |
±0.5 (typ.) |
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100MHz to 3GHz: |
±0.7(typ.) |
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3GHz to 9GHz: |
±0.8(typ.) |
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Above 9GHz: |
±1(typ.) |
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PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) (typ.) |
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@ offset 100Hz 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M |
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100MHz: (DDS) |
-110 -140 -154 -162 -164 -165 |
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250MHz: (DDS) |
-102 -134 -147 -153 -156 -158 |
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500MHz: (DDS) |
-96 -128 -141 -147 -150 -152 |
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1GHz : |
-93 -118 -125 -130 -145 -164 |
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2GHz : |
-87 -112 -119 -124 -139 -158 |
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4GHz: |
-81 -106 -113 -118 -133 -152 |
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8GHz: |
-75 -100 -107 -112 -127 -146 |
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10 GHz: |
-68 -93 -100 -105 -120 -139 |
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20 GHz: |
-66 -91 -98 -103 -118 -137 |
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40 GHz: |
-64 -89 -96 -101 -116 -134 |
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HARMONICS (dBc) |
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Range |
up to -10dBm |
-10dBm to +10dBm |
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Up to 500MHz |
-40dBc |
-20dBc |
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500MHz to 2GHz |
-40dBc |
-20dBc |
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2GHz to 18GHz |
-40dBc |
-20dBc |
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18GHz to 40GHz |
-40dBc |
-20dBc |
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SUB-HARMONICS (dBc) |
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Up to 40 GHz |
-70dBc |
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NON-HARMONICS (dBc) |
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Up to 500 MHz: |
-70dBc (typ.) |
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MODULATION |
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FREQUENCY MODULATION |
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Max Deviation: |
5 MHz |
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Resolution: |
0.1%or 1 Hz (the greater) |
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Modulation |
1MHz |
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Resolution: |
1Hz |
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AMPLITUDE MODULATION |
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AM Depth: |
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Type: |
Linear |
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Maximum settable: |
100% |
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Resolution: |
0.1%of depth |
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Accuracy kHz) |
5% ± >of setting |
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Modulation rate: |
DC to 100 kHz |
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PHASE MODULATION |
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Peak |
360deg |
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Modulation |
DC to 100 kHz |
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PULSE MODULATION (PLS OPTION) |
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On/off ratio: |
70 dB |
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Rise/Fall Time: |
15ns |
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Resolution: |
10ns |
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Minimum Width: |
30ns |
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Repetition |
DC to 10 MHz |
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PATTERN MODULATION (PAT OPTION) |
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Number of steps: |
1to 2048
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MODULE |
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BENCH/RACK |
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RF Outputs: |
1 per module |
RF Outputs: |
Up to 4 |
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Voltage: |
+12.0 to +12.6 VDC |
Voltage: |
90VAC to 264VAC, 47Hz to 63Hz |
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Power Consumption: |
Normal Operation: 18W nom. Max: 24W max. |
Power Consumption: |
100W |
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Interface: |
MICRO-USB, SPI |
Display Type: |
Bench - 5”, TFT capacitive touch screen, Rack - none |
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Dimensions (W x H x D): |
12 x 16 x 2.5 cm |
Interface: |
USB - 1 x rear panel USB type B, LAN - 1 x rear panel 1000/100/10 BASE-T |
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Weight: |
Without Package: 1.0 kg Shipping Weight: 1.5 kg |
Dimensions (W x H x D): |
Bench - 315 X 102 x 425 mm. Rack - 1U box: 450 X 43 x 500 mm |
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PORTABLE |
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Weight: |
Without Package: 6.0kg Shipping Weight: 6.5 kg |
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RF Outputs: |
1 per unit |
Storage: |
SD Card, Removable |
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Voltage: |
15v |
PXIe |
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Power Consumption: |
60W, 45W (Typ) |
RF Outputs: |
1 per module |
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Display Type: |
10”, TFT capacitive touch screen |
Power Consumption: |
50W max per slot |
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Interface: |
1 x USB type B, 1 x micro USB for LAN adapter |
Interface: |
PCIe Gen 3 x4 |
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Dimensions (W x H x D): |
280 x 225 x 65 mm |
Dimensions (W x H x D): |
2 Slot PXIe |
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Weight: |
Without Package: 3.0kg Shipping Weight: 4.5 kg |
Weight: |
Without Package: 1.0 kg Shipping Weight: 1.5 kg |
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Battery: |
4-cell, replaceable. Standby: Up to 2 hours. Max. load: Up to 1 hours |
COMMON |
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Storage: |
SD Card, Removable |
Temperature: |
Operating: 0°C to +40°C Storage: -40°C to +70°C |
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Warm up time: |
15 minutes |
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Humidity: |
85% RH, non-condensing |
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Safety: |
CE Marked, IEC61010-1:2010 EMC: IEC 61326-1:2013 |
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Calibration: |
2 years |
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Warranty1: |
3 year standard (1) 1 year standard in India |
Tabor Lucid X-Series Datasheet 
