Software-programmable RF mixer and signal source
The RF I/O ports can accommodate RF signals in the 30 MHz to 5 GHz range, but the built-in local oscillator can be adjusted from 85 MHz to 5 GHz in 1 Hz steps using an advanced sigma-delta modulator phase-lock loop. This provides very low fractional spurious products and excellent phase noise. The MixNV also features on-board nonvolatile memory so it can be programmed to wake on power-up to any preset oscillator frequency, FSK modulation, or a variety of other settings.
The MixNV is designed as a stand-alone mixer for use in RF and microwave communications products or test setups and has the ability to self-bias the mixer so that it can be used as a signal generator with very fine frequency resolution. It also has the ability to perform two-level FSK (Frequency Shift Keyed) modulation with finely adjustable frequency deviation via software or off-board external 3.3V CMOS drive. The MixNV is very easy to control using the supplied software or other third-party serial communication software.
The compact MixNV is a highly mobile, low power and lightweight device for a variety of RF frequency conversion needs that measures 2.5- x 1.375- x 0.75-inches (6.35- x 3.49- x 1.91-cm). Applications include: wireless communications systems, RF and microwave radios, software defined radio (SDR), radar, automated test equipment (ATE), EMC-radiated immunity pre-compliance testing, scalar network analysis (SNA), local oscillator replacement, quantum device research, plasma physics, education, etc.
Designed and manufactured in USA by Windfreak Technologies, the MixNV is available now from Saelig Company, Inc.
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