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50Ω -50 dBm to +16 dBm, 10-15000 MHz Key Features Synthesized Signal Generator The Big Deal

  • Wideband generator with

0.1 Hz frequency resolution

  • USB and Ethernet control
  • Internal & external pulse modulation Very Wideband, USB/Ethernet Product Overview Mini-Circuits SSG-15G-RC is a wideband synthesized signal generator operating over a frequency range of 10 MHz to 15 GHz. The signal generator is cased in a compact, rugged metal shielded package (5.1” x 3.6” x 1.0”) and equipped with an SMA(F) 50Ω connector at the RF output port. Using the supplied software, the user can easily select one of several different output modes including multiple pulse modulation options, frequency sweep, and power sweep (up, down, or bidirectional). The SSG-15G-RC can be controlled from almost any Windows or Linux PC, via USB interface, or any computer with a network interface via HTTP or Telnet. Included with the generator are a 6.6 ft. USB cable, two SMB-BNC cables for trigger and reference, and a 6V power adapter. See page 9 for all accessories and order options available. Feature Advantages USB HID (Human Interface Device) Plug-and-Play (no need to install a driver for the device). Ethernet-TCP/IP- HTTP and Telnet Protocols (Supports DHCP and Static IP) The SSG-15G-RC signal generator can be controlled from almost any Windows ®, Mac®, or Linux ® computer, or even a mobile device with a network connection and Ethernet-TCP/IP (HTTP or Telnet protocols) support. Using a VPN would allow remote control from anywhere in the world. Pulse modulation options The SSG-15G-RC can produce pulse modulated RF signals using an internal or external modulating pulse. Multiple sweep options The SSG-15G-RC can be set to sweep either power or frequency up, down, or bidirectionally. Full software support included Mini-Circuits’ full software package, programming and user manual are available for down- load from https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/sg.html at no extra cost. Case Style: SL2686 Software Package Included Accessories Model No. Description Qty. AC/DC-6-3W AC/DC 6V adapter (see Ordering Information) 1 CBL-3W-XX AC power cord (see Ordering Information) 1 MUSB-CBL-7+ 2.6ft. USB cable 1 CBL-5FT-BMSMB+ BNC(M) to SMB(F) Trigger cable 2 RoHS Compliant See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualificationsTypical Applications
  • Lab and field test equipment
  • High volume production testing / ATE
  • Design verification testing Rev. OR M167755 EDR-11603/1 SSG-15G-RC RAV 190416 Trademarks: Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Tor- valds. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Neither Mini-Circuits nor the Mini-Circuits SSG-series Synthesized Signal Generators are affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of the above referenced trademarks Mini-Circuits and the Mini-Circuits logo are registered trademarks of Scientific Components Corporation.

SSG-15G-RCUSB/Ethernet Synthesized Signal Generator Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Output Frequency − 10 − 15,000 MHz Frequency Resolution 1 10 - 15,000 MHz − 0.1 − Hz Frequency accuracy Using Internal Reference − ±1 − ppm Settling time 2,4 − − 3.5 8 ms Dwell time (nominal) 3,4 − 20 − 10,000 ms VSWR 10 - 4,900 MHz − 1.40 − :14,900 - 10,000 MHz − 1.50 − 10,000 - 15,000 MHz − 1.90 − Output power Max 5 10 - 50 MHz +3 +8 − dBm 50 - 15,000 MHz +10 +16 − Output power Min 5 10 - 5000 MHz -50 -45 dBm 5000 - 15,000 MHz -48 -45 Power resolution (nominal) 6 10 - 15,000 MHz − 0.1 − dB Dynamic range − − 60 − dB Output power accuracy 5,6 10 - 50 MHz PWR out: -45 to +3 dBm − ±0.50 − dB 50 - 5000 MHz PWR out: -45 to -35 dBm − ±0.60 − PWR out: -35 to -14 dBm − ±0.75 − PWR out: -14 to +5 dBm − ±0.55 − PWR out: +5 to +10 dBm − ±0.90 − 5000 - 12000 MHz PWR out: -45 to -21 dBm − ±0.70 − PWR out: -21 to +10 dBm − ±0.80 − 12000 - 15000 MHz PWR out: -45 to -21 dBm − ±0.70 − PWR out: -21 to +10 dBm − ±0.95 − RF output level @RF OFF 10 - 7,000 MHz − -95 − dBm 7,000 - 15000 MHz − -75 − Harmonics 5 10 - 2000 MHz -45 to +10 dBm − -9 − dBc 2000 - 4900 MHz − -25 − 4900 - 10000 MHz − -20 − 10000 - 15000 MHz − -30 − Non-Harmonic Spurious − − -70 − dBc Ethernet Communication Protocol TCP / IP, SSH, HTTP, Telnet, DHCP, UDP (limited) Max Data Rate 100 Mbps (100 Base-T Full Duplex) USB Communication Protocol HID (Human Interface Device) - High Speed Min Communication Time 7 400 µs typ (full transmit/recieve cycle) Electrical Specifications at +25°C 1 Frequency resolution is tested with 10 MHz external reference. 2 Settling time - transition time between 2 output states. During the transition, RF output is turned off to avoid transient outputs. 3 Dwell time - duration of each signal point in a Sweep or Hop sequence set by user. Default is minimum dwell time. 4 Generator response time is Dwell time + Settling Time. 5 The generator is calibrated within typical power range, however performance is guaranteed only within power max/min limits. 6 At power steps below 0.5 dB increased non-monotonic behavior and power accuracy values may be observed. 7 USB min communication time is based on the polling interval of the USB HID protocol(125 µs polling interval, 1024 bytes per packet), medium CPU load and no other high speed USB devices sing the USB bus.

SSG-15G-RCUSB/Ethernet Synthesized Signal Generator Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Pulse Width resolution Nominal value 1 − − µs Pulse width8 Measured at the 50% of pulse level 1 − 10e7 µs Pulse period 8 Measured at the 50% of pulse level 2 − 10e7 µs Duty cycle (in Free Run) Pulse Width divided by Pulse Period 0.0001 − 99.9999 % Rise / Fall time Measured between 10% and 90% of pulse level − 0.4 / 0.8 − µs Pulse Width Accuracy 9 Measured at 50% of pulse level Internal pulse modulation − ±1 − µs External pulse modulation − ±1 − External pulse mod. input threshold External pulse modulation − − 3.0 V Trigger response delay Trigger edge to 50% of pulse level − 1 − µs Pulse Power ratio @PWROUT=0dBm, FREQOUT=10 MHz − 58 − dB Pulse Power ratio @PWROUT=+10dBm, FREQOUT=15,000 MHz − 50 − Electrical Specifications (Pulse modulation modes) at +25°C 8 Pulse width must be less than pulse period by at least 1 µs. Pulse period max=10 s 9 Pulse width accuracy may increase at long pulse widths, up to 3% of pulse width. Typical Phase Noise, SSB (dBc/Hz) at +25°C Carrier Frequency (MHz) Frequency Offset

100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz

10 -130 -135 -140 -146 -147 50 -116 -130 -140 -143 -157 100 -108 -127 -137 -137 -159 200 -106 -122 -131 -131 -155 400 -97 -116 -124 -125 -150 800 -91 -109 -118 -118 -144 1600 -83 -103 -112 -112 -138 3200 -81 -97 -106 -106 -129 4000 -78 -95 -105 -105 -132 5000 -75 -94 -103 -102 -129 6400 -73 -92 -100 -100 -123 8000 -70 -90 -98 -98 -123 10000 -69 -90 -96 -96 -123 12800 -67 -90 -95 -94 -118 15000 -66 -89 -92 -92 -116

SSG-15G-RCUSB/Ethernet Synthesized Signal Generator Electrical Specifications at +25°C (Reference, Trigger & DC power) Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Aging Using Internal Reference − 2 − ppm/yr Reference In Frequency − − 10 − MHz Power − -3.5 − +7.5 dBm Phase Noise @ 10kHz Offset − -145 − dBc/Hz Reference Out Frequency − − 10 − MHz Freq. Accuracy Using Internal Reference − ±1 − ppm Power − − +5.5 − dBm Trigger Out, Low − 0 − 0.4 V Trigger Out, High − 3.0 − 5 Trigger In, Low 10 − 0 − 0.4 Trigger In, High 10 − 3.0 − 5 Supply Voltage − 5.6 6 6.4 VDC Supply Current 11 − − 1250 1850 mA USB current 11 − − 0 − RF Output J1 (SMA-Female) Ref. In J4 (SMB-Male) Ref. Out J5 (SMB-Male) Trigger In J3 (SMB-Male) Trigger Out J2 (SMB-Male) Power In (2.1 mm DC socket) USB Port (USB type Min-B female) Network (Ethernet/LAN) (RJ45 socket) Connections Absolute Maximum Ratings (Exceeding these limits will cause permanent damage) Operating Temperature 0ºC to +50ºC Storage Temperature -20ºC to +60ºC Power in @ Reference In +10 dBm Reverse Power(DC) @ Reference Out 8 VDC Reverse Power(DC) @ RF Out 16 VDC Reverse Power(RF) @ RF Out @ 10 - 100 MHz Derates linearly from +22 dBm at 100 MHz to +13 dBm at 10 MHz @ 100 - 15,000 MHz +22 dBm Voltage input to Trigger ports -0.3VDC to +5.5VDC Operating in the range between operating power limits and absolute maximum ratings for extended periods of time may result in reduced life and reliability. 10 Trigger out voltage specified with impedance load of 10kΩ minimum. 11 All power is drawn from power adaptor, USB is used for control only.

SSG-15G-RCUSB/Ethernet Synthesized Signal Generator Typical Performance Curves* *at +25°C unless noted otherwise -1.20 -0.80 -0.40 0.00 0.40 0.80 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 Power Accuracy (dB) Output Frequency (MHz) Power Accuracy vs. Output Frequency -45 dBm -40 dBm -20 dBm -10 dBm 0 dBm 10 dBm Output Frequency (MHz) Power Accuracy (dB) 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 Power Accuracy (dB) Output Frequency (MHz) Max Power Output Vs. Output Frequency 0°C +25°C +50°C Output Frequency (MHz) Output Power (dBm) Max Power Output Vs. Output Frequency -1.20 -0.80 -0.40 0.00 0.40 0.80 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 Power Accuracy (dB) Output Power (dBm) Power Accuracy vs. Output Power

10 MHz 200 MHz 1000 MHz 5000 MHz

8000 MHz 12000 MHz 15000MHz

Output Power (dBm) Power Accuracy (dB) Output Frequency (MHz) -170 -145 -120 -95 -70 -45 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) Output Frequency (MHz) Phase Noise vs. Output Frequency at selected Freq. Offsets Phase Noise vs. Output Frequency at selected Freq. Offsets Offset Frequency (kHz) -165 -155 -145 -135 -125 -115 -105 -95 -85 -75 -65 0.1 1 10 100 1000 Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) Frequency Offset (kHz) Phase Noise vs. Freq. Offset at selected output frequencies

0.1 GHz 1 GHz 4 GHz 7 GHz

10 GHz 12 GHz 15 GHz

Phase Noise vs. Freq. Offset at selected output frequencies Frequency Offsets

SSG-15G-RCUSB/Ethernet Synthesized Signal Generator Typical Performance Curves* (continued) -125 -100 -75 -50 -25 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 Harmonics (dBc) Output Frequency (MHz) Harmonics Levels vs. Output Frequency @ PWR=-40dBm *at +25°C unless noted otherwise Output Frequency (MHz) Output Frequency (MHz) Output Frequency (MHz) Output Frequency (MHz) Harmonics (dBc) Harmonics (dBc)Harmonics (dBc) Harmonics (dBc) -125 -100 -75 -50 -25 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 Harmonics (dBc) Output Frequency (MHz) Harmonics Levels vs. Output Frequency @ PWR=-20dBm -125 -100 -75 -50 -25 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 Harmonics (dBc) Output Frequency (MHz) Harmonics Levels vs. Output Frequency @ PWR=0dBm -125 -100 -75 -50 -25 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 Harmonics (dBc) Output Frequency (MHz) Harmonics Levels vs. Output Frequency @ PWR=+10dBm Output Frequency (MHz) -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 Spurious (dBc) Output Frequency (MHz) Spurious @ ±100kHz to 50 MHz offset vs. Output Frequency @ PWR=+5dBm @0°C @+25°C @+50°C

SSG-15G-RCUSB/Ethernet Synthesized Signal Generator Outline Drawing SL2686 A B C D E F G H WT. GRAMS 600 Outline Dimensions ( )inch mm A B D E F G 4 x H THRU ALL C FRONT VIEW LED Indicator SMA Female On/Off Switch Ventilation Holes Do not Block. DC Voltage Receptacle RJ45 Socket USB Mini-B Receptacle 4x SMB Jacks REAR VIEW Ventilation Holes Do not Block. TOP VIEW RF Output J1 (SMA-Female) Ref. In J4 (SMB-Male) Ref. Out J5 (SMB-Male) Trigger In J3 (SMB-Male) Trigger Out J2 (SMB-Male) Power In (2.1 mm DC socket) USB Port (USB type Min-B female) Network (Ethernet/LAN) (RJ45 socket) Connections

SSG-15G-RCUSB/Ethernet Synthesized Signal Generator Minimum System Requirements Parameter Requirements Interface USB HID or HTTP Get/Post or Telnet protocols System requirements GUI Windows 32 & 64 bit systems from Windows 98 up to Windows 10 USB API (ActiveX & .Net) Windows 32 & 64 bit systems with ActiveX or .Net support from Windows 98 up to Windows 10 USB direct programming support Linux, Windows systems from Windows 98 up to Windows 10 Telnet & HTTP Any Windows, Mac, or Linux computer with a network port and Ethernet-TCP/IP (HTTP and Telnet protocols) support Hardware Pentium ® II or higher, RAM 256 MB Software & Documentation Download:

  • Mini-Circuits’ full software and support package including user guide, Windows GUI, DLL files, programming manual and examples can be downloaded free of charge from https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/sg.html
  • Please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com for support Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Windows Key Features:
  • Set signal power and Frequency
  • Set timed sequence of signals (Sweep & random sequence)
  • Set timed sequences in multiple generators simultanously
  • Set trigger mode.
  • Report if using internal or external reference
  • Configure pulse modulation
  • USB and Ethernet control
  • Track unit operation time since calibration
  • Set and recieve calibration reminders
  • Configure Ethernet settings
  • Update firmware Application Programming Interface (API) Windows Support:
  • API DLL files exposing the full switch functionality See programming manual for details
  • ActiveX COM DLL file for creation of 32-bit programs
  • .Net library DLL file for creation of 32 / 64-bit programs
  • Supported by most common programming environments (refer to application note AN-49-001 for summary of tested environments) Linux Support:
  • Full switch control in a Linux environment is achieved by way of USB interrupt commands. Note: Generator state at power on will be RF OFF with power set to -45 dBm and frequency to 15 GHz. The SSG-15G-RC does not save last state.

SSG-15G-RCUSB/Ethernet Synthesized Signal Generator Ordering, Pricing & Availability Information see our web site Model Description SSG-15G-RC USB/Ethernet Synthesized Signal Generator 12 Power cords for other countries are also available, if you need a power cord for a country not listed in the table please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com. AC Power Cords12 Part No. Description CBL-3W-US Power Cord for United States CBL-3W-EU Power Cord for Europe CBL-3W-UK Power Cord for United Kingdom CBL-3W-AU Power Cord for Australia and China CBL-3W-IL Power Cord for Israel Optional Accessories Description MUSB-CBL-3+ 2.6 ft (0.8 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type Mini-B(Male) MUSB-CBL-7+ (spare) 6.6 ft (2.0 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type Mini-B(Male) CBL-RJ45-MM-5+ 5 ft. network cable: RJ45(Male) to RJ45(Male) Cat 5E cable. CBL-5FT-SMSMB+ (spare) 5 ft (1.5 m) Trigger&Reference cable: BNC(male) to SMB(Female) Calibration Description CALSSG-15G-RC Calibration Service Click Here Additional Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp Included Accessories Part No. Description Qty. AC/DC-6-3W AC/DC Grounded Power adapter. 0°C to +40°C AC Input: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, IMax=1.2A DC Output 6±0.3 V , IMax=3A CBL-3W-XX AC Power Cord (Select one power cord from below with each Signal Generator) 1 MUSB-CBL-7+ 6.6 ft (2.0 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type Mini-B(Male) 1 CBL-5FT-BMSMB+ 5 ft (1.5 m) Trigger cable: BNC(male) to SMB(Female) 2