Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the PicoSource AS108 Agile Synthesizer — a PC-based signal generator with a 300 kHz to 8 GHz frequency output range. It is designed with fast settling time and extensive programmable phase, frequency and amplitude capabilities. The AS108 offers professional performance qualities in static as well as parameter-varying applications. Its speed, external clock referencing, trigger 
Source: Saelig Company, Inc.capabilities and user-programmable power-up mode make it suitable for system integration in automated test, unmanned installations and multi-signal stimulus applications.
The AS108 is a full-function USB-controlled vector modulating (IQ) signal synthesizer. It is supplied with a comprehensive PC-based user interface for controlling amplitude, frequency and phase, including modulations, sweeps, hopping and list modes. Multiple synthesizers can be controlled from a single controller. Remote operation is also possible using the API provided.
Specification Highlights
- 300 kHz to 8 GHz output range
- -15 dBm to 15 dBm dynamic range
- Fast 55 μs frequency settling time to 10 ppm
- Fast amplitude settling: less than 25 μs to 1 dB and less than 200 μs to 0.1 dB
- Sweep, hop and list frequency output (level/phase)
- -100 dBc/Hz phase noise typical at 1 GHz and 10 kHz offset
- Frequency, phase and amplitude modulation, internal sine or external input
- Configurable stand-alone operation mode
- Sweep lists emulate QPSK, QAM, ASK, FSK
- Suited to bench, field and system integration
- USB-controlled from Windows PC or tablet
- Powered from 12 V to 15 V
The PicoSource AS108 is ideal for developers, scientists, educators, students and service and installation technicians in both benchtop and integrated module applications.
Made by Pico Technology, Europe's award-winning test and measurement manufacturer, the PicoSource AS108 Agile Synthesizer is available now at $5,875 from Saelig Company, Inc., their USA technical distributor. For detailed specifications, free technical assistance or additional information, please contact Saelig at 888-7SAELIG, via email: info@saelig.com or visit Saelig.
