OE3720 - THz Source
HI-Q® THz SOURCE
The unique design of the OEwaves HI-Q® THz Source is based on photonic generation of spectrally pure signals at millimeter wave frequencies with phase noise that is independent of frequency. This is accomplished with patented technology of semiconductor lasers injection locked to ultrahigh quality factor (Q) crystalline optical whispering gallery mode resonators.
The high-performance DC THz Source allows enhanced radar system visibility, stable clocking, increased channel capacity for communication systems, data links, and high capacity and high frequency next generation wireless systems. This level of performance in a small form factor enables new capabilities in legacy systems as well as new markets for a variety of terrestrial airborne, and space and small satellite applications.
Specifications
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Tunable Output Frequency: 40-110 GHz
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SSB Phase Noise:
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-110dBc/Hz @ 100kHz
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-130 dBc/Hz @ 1MHz
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-145 dBc/Hz @ 10MHz
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Operating Temperature Range: +10°C to +60°C
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Power Consumption: 6 W
Options
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Extended Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
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Locking Circuit: Frequency Locking
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Higher Frequencies Available
40 - 110 GHz THz Source Phase Noise and Jitter
1-110 GHz | 8 GHz | 16 GHz | 32 GHz | 70 GHz | 90/110 GHz | |
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Offset Frequency [Hz] | Free Running [dBc/Hz] | Locked [dBc/Hz] | Locked [dBc/Hz] | Locked [dBc/Hz] | Locked [dBc/Hz] | Locked [dBc/Hz] |
10 | 30 | -60 | -60 | -55 | -50 | -45 |
100 | -10 | -90 | -90 | -85 | -80 | -75 |
1k | -45 | -110 | -110 | -105 | -100 | -95 |
10k | -80 | -110 | -110 | -110 | -105 | -100 |
100k | -110 | -110 | -110 | -110 | -110 | -110 |
1M | -135 | -135 | -135 | -135 | -135 | -135 |
10M | -150 | -150 | -150 | -150 | -150 | -150 |
Jitter | 5 ps (100 Hz-100 MHz) | <40 fs (100 Hz-100 MHz) | <20 fs (100 Hz-100 MHz) | <12 fs (100 Hz-100 MHz) | <10 fs (100 Hz-100 MHz) | <10 fs (100 Hz-100 MHz) |
<20 fs (10 kHz-100 MHz) @ 110 GHz |
Locked performance based on a crystal reference, Wenzel 100 MHz 501-25900 oscillator
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Features
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Low Phase Noise/Jitter
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Low Spurious Content
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Compact Form Factor
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Frequency Scalability
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EMI Tolerant
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High Stability
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Low Vibration/Acceleration
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Sensitivity
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USB or RS232 Control Interface
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Optional Remote Fiber Optic Output
Applications
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Airborne Radar Systems
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Defense Communication
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Test and Measurement
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Satellite Communication
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Wireless Networks
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Microwave Radio