SSG-30G-RC

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50Ω -47 dBm to +23 dBm, 10 MHz to 30 GHz Key Features Wideband Signal Generator The Big Deal

• Millimeter wave signal source
• High output power @ 30 GHz
• Pulse modulation with 0.5 µs pulse width
• USB and Ethernet control Millimeter wave | USB & Ethernet Product Overview Mini-Circuits’ SSG-30G-RC is a wide-band signal generator offering CW and pulsed outputs from 10 MHz to 30 GHz. It is constructed using a cost effective, modular design for maximum flexibility, with a precision 2.92 mm connector for the RF output. You can choose to purchase the complete system as one item, or purchase the FX-30G-RC frequency extender module separately to upgrade your existing SSG-15G-RC signal generator (10 MHz to 15 GHz) for operation up to 30 GHz. SSG-30G-RC ships with all required accessories and can be set up in moments, just connect the RF and serial control cables between the signal source and frequency extender modules, plug in the power supply and turn on. The system is controlled via Ethernet or USB using Mini-Circuits’ powerful signal generator GUI for Windows, or the comprehensive API. SSH, HTTP & Telnet protocols are supported via Ethernet, with programming support for most common languages. The software makes it simple to create a CW output at any supported frequency and power level; configure flexible pulse modulation options, with pulse widths down to 0.5 µs pulse width; or configure automated frequency / power sweep & hop sequences. Feature Advantages USB & Ethernet control USB HID and Ethernet (HTTP / Telnet / SSH) interfaces provide easy compatibility with a wide range of software setups and programming environments. Pulse modulation options The SSG-30G-RC can produce pulse modulated RF signals using an internal or external modu- lating pulse. Multiple sweep options The SSG-30G-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 download from https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/sg.html . Case Style: SL3225 & SL2686 SSG-30G-RC Contents Model No. Description Qty. SSG-15G-RC Wideband signal generator (10 MHz to 15 GHz) 1 FX-30G-RC Frequency Extender module (10 MHz to 30 GHz) 1 141-5SM+ RF interconnect cable 1 CBL-0.5FT-MMD+ Serial control interconnect cable 1 MUSB-CBL-7FR+ 6.6 ft. USB cable with ferrite 1 CBL-5FT-BMSMB+ BNC(M) to SMB(F) Trigger cable 2 AC/DC-6-3W AC/DC 6V adapter 1 AC/DC-12-3W AC/DC 12V adapter 1 CBL-3W-XX AC power cord (see Ordering Information) 2 Typical Applications
• 5G FR2 bands n257, n258 & n261
• K & Ku band radar
• Wideband LO source
• Microwave & millimeter wave radio testing Rev. OR ECO-012432 EDR-11852 SSG-30G-RC MCIL 220323 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. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation. SSH is a registered trademark of SSH Communications Security Corp. 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. RoHS Compliant See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Output Frequency − 10 − 30,000 MHz Frequency Resolution 2 10 - 15,000 MHz − 0.1 − Hz15,000 - 30,000 MHz − 0.2 − Frequency accuracy Using Internal Reference − ±1 − ppm Settling time 3,5 Hop Mode 4 − − 0.2 0.3 msFreq. Sweep 4 − − 0.6 0.8 PC (External) Control − − 1.2 5 Dwell time (nominal) 5,6 − 0.01 − 10,000 ms VSWR 10 - 15,000 MHz − 1.35 − :115,000 - 21,200 MHz − 1.35 − 21,200 - 30,000 MHz − 1.50 − Output power Max 7 10 - 21,000 MHz +20 +23 − dBm21,000 - 27,000 MHz +17 +19 − 27,000 - 30,000 MHz +14 +17 − Output power Min 7 10 - 30,000 MHz − -47 -45 dBm Power resolution (nominal) 8 10 - 15,000 MHz − 0.1 − dB15,000 - 30,000 MHz − 0.5 − Dynamic range − − 67 − dB Output power accuracy 7 10 - 15,000 MHz PWR out: -45 to +20 dBm − ±1.00 − dB 15,000 - 21,000 MHz PWR out: -45 to +20 dBm − ±1.00 − 21,000 - 27,000 MHz PWR out: -45 to +17 dBm − ±1.00 − 27,000 - 30,000 MHz PWR out: -45 to +14 dBm − ±1.00 − RF output level @RF OFF 10 - 15,000 MHz − -70 − dBm15,000 - 30,000 MHz − -80 − Harmonics 7 10 - 2,000 MHz -45 to +20 dBm − -9 − dBc 2,000 - 8,000 MHz − -20 − 8,000 - 15,000 MHz − -30 − 15,000 - 30,000 MHz -45 to -25 dBm 9 − -30 − -25 to Max power − -60 − Sub-Harmonics 7,10 15,000 - 24,000 MHz -45 to -25 dBm 9 − -10 − dBc-25 to Max power − -45 − Non-Harmonic Spurious − − -60 − dBc Ethernet Communication Protocol TCP / IP, HTTP, Telnet, SSH, 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 10 500 µs typ (full transmit/receive cycle) Electrical Specifications1 at +25°C 1 Frequency resolution is tested with 10 MHz external reference. 2 Transition time between 2 output states. During the transition, RF output is turned off to avoid transient outputs. 3 For sweep / hop sequences pre-loaded into internal memory (high speed mode). 4 Generator response time is Dwell time + Settling Time. 5 Duration of each signal point in a Sweep or Hop sequence set by user. Default is minimum dwell time. 6 The generator is calibrated within typical power range, however performance is guaranteed only within power max/min limits. 7 At power steps below 0.5 dB non-monotonic behavior may be observed. 8 Harmonic & Sub-Harmonics at low power out above 15 GHz are primarily due to leakage from the Doubler input via low frequency channel. 9 No sub-harmonics below 15 GHz. 10 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 using the USB bus.

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Pulse Width resolution Nominal value 0.05 − − µs Pulse width9, 12 Measured at the 50% of pulse level 0.5 − 10e6 µs Pulse period 9 Measured at the 50% of pulse level 2 − 10e6 µs Duty cycle (in Free Run) Pulse Width divided by Pulse Period 0.0001 − 99.9999 % Rise / Fall time 11 Measured between 10% and 90% of pulse level − 0.1 / 0.02 − µs Pulse Width Accuracy 12 Measured at 50% of pulse level Internal pulse modulation − ±3 − %External pulse modulation − ±3 − 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 − dBPulse Power ratio @PWROUT=+10dBm, FREQOUT=30,000 MHz − 50 − Regular Pulse Modulation Specifications at +25°C Repetitive RF pulse sequences with fixed freq. and power, supporting internal or external modulation and input / output trigger options. Typical Phase Noise, SSB (dBc/Hz) at +25°C Carrier Frequency (MHz) Frequency Offset

100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz

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 16000 -64 -84 -92 -92 -117 20000 -63 -84 -90 -90 -117 25600 -61 -84 -89 -88 -112 30000 -60 -83 -86 -86 -110 Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Pulse Width resolution Nominal value 0.05 − − µs Pulse width 12 Measured at the 50% of pulse level 0.5 − 4e6 µs Pulse Interval Fixed freq. & Power Measured at the 50% of pulse level 4.5 − 4e6 µs Varying freq. or Power Measured at the 50% of pulse level 300 − 4e6 µs Duty cycle Pulse Width divided by Pulse Period 0.0001 − 99.9999 % Rise / Fall time 11 Measured between 10% and 90% of pulse level − 0.1 / 0.02 − µs Pulse Width Accuracy 12 Measured at 50% of pulse level − ±3 − % Pulse Power ratio @PWROUT=0dBm, FREQOUT=10 MHz − 58 − dB Pulse Power ratio @PWROUT=+10dBm, FREQOUT=30,000 MHz − 50 − Dynamic Pulse Modulation Specifications at +25°C Flexible RF pulse sequences with varying frequency, power, pulse width and pulse repetition interval (PRI). 9 Pulse width must be less than pulse period by at least 0.5 µs. 10 Pulse widths below 0.5 µs can be set, however performance is only guaranteed for 0.5 µs and up. 11 Pulse rise time will increase with pulse interval under 3 µs. 12 Pulse width accuracy is 3% of pulse width, or ±100 ns, whichever is greater.

SSG-30G-RCSignal 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 @ 10 kHz 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 VTrigger Out, High − 3.0 − 5 Trigger In, Low 13 − 0 − 0.4 Trigger In, High 13 − 3.0 − 5 Supply Voltage (SSG-15G-RC) − 5.6 6 6.4 VDC Supply Voltage (FX-30G-RC) 11.4 12 12.6 Supply Current, 6V (SSG-15G-RC)14 − − 1250 1850 mASupply Current, 12V (FX-30G-RC) − 650 800 USB current 14 − − 0 − 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 @ 15,000 - 30,000 MHz +21 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. 13 Trigger out voltage specified with impedance load of 10 kΩ minimum. 14 All power is drawn from power adaptor, USB is used for control only.

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator Typical Performance Curves* *at +25°C unless noted otherwise Output Frequency (MHz) -150 -130 -110 -90 -70 -50 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 Phase Noise [dBc/Hz] Frequency [MHz] Phase Noise vs. Output Frequency Phase Noise vs. Output Frequency at selected Freq. Offsets Offset Frequency (kHz) -150 -130 -110 -90 -70 -50 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 Phase Noise [dBc/Hz] Frequency Offset [kHz] Phase Noise vs. Frequency Offset

0.1 GHz 1 GHz 5 GHz 15 GHz 20 GHz 30 GHz

Phase Noise vs. Freq. Offset at selected output frequencies Frequency Offsets Output Frequency (MHz) -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 Phase Noise [dBc/Hz] Frequency [MHz] Spurious @ ±1 MHz to 30 MHz offset vs. Output Frequency 0°C +25°C +50°C Spurious @ ±1 kHz to 30 MHz offset vs. Output Frequency -3.0 -1.5 0.0 1.5 3.0 4.5 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 Power accuracy [dB] Frequency [MHz] Power Accuracy vs. Output Frequency -45 dBm -25 dBm -10 dBm 0 dBm +10 dBm +15 dBm Output Frequency (MHz) Power Accuracy (dB) Power Accuracy vs. Output Frequency -3.0 -1.5 0.0 1.5 3.0 4.5 -45 -35 -25 -15 -5 5 15 Power accuracy [dB] Power [dBm] Power Accuracy vs. Output Power 0.05 GHz 0.5 GHz 1 GHz 10 GHz 20 GHz 30 GHz Output Power (dBm) Power Accuracy (dB) Power Accuracy vs. Output Power

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator Typical Performance Curves* (continued) -125 -100 -75 -50 -25 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 Harmonics [dBc] Frequency [MHz] Harmonics vs. Output Frequency @ +10 dBm *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 15000 18000 21000 24000 27000 30000 Harmonics [dBc] Frequency [MHz] Sub-Harmonics vs. Output Frequency @ +10 dBm -125 -100 -75 -50 -25 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 Harmonics [dBc] Frequency [MHz] Harmonics vs. Output Frequency @ -20 dBm -125 -100 -75 -50 -25 15000 18000 21000 24000 27000 30000 Harmonics [dBc] Frequency [MHz] Sub-Harmonics vs. Output Frequency @ -20 dBm Output Frequency (MHz) Harmonics (dBc) -125 -100 -75 -50 -25 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 Harmonics [dBc] Frequency [MHz] Harmonics vs. Output Frequency @ -45 dBm Output Frequency (MHz) Harmonics (dBc) -125 -100 -75 -50 -25 15000 18000 21000 24000 27000 30000 Harmonics [dBc] Frequency [MHz] Sub-Harmonics vs. Output Frequency @ -45 dBm

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator Outline Drawing (SSG-15G-RC / 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 .010"[.25 mm] C FRONT VIEW LED Indicator Ventilation Holes Do not Block. SMA Female DC Voltage Receptacle RJ45 Receptacle USB Mini-B Receptacle 4x SMB Jacks J4REAR VIEW Ventilation Holes Do not Block. Digital Control Conn. Snap-fit TOP VIEW

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator SL3225 Rev. OR Jan 17, 2022 ECO- ______ File: SL3225(OR).doc Sheet 1 of 1 This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits Case Style SL Outline Dimensions SL3225 Notes: 1. Case material: Aluminum alloy. 2. Case finish: Nickel Plate. CASE# A B C D E F G H J Wt. Grams SL3225 5.10 (129.5) 3.60 (91.4) 1.00 (25.4) 2.000 (50.80) .800 (20.32) 4.800 (121.92) .150 (3.81) .125 (3.18) 1.310 (33.27) 600 Outline Drawing (FX-30G-RC / SL3225) A B C D E F G H J WT. GRAMS 600 Outline Dimensions ( )inch mm J6 J7

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator Connections 15 No power On/Off switch. device will power on as soon as power is connected, starting at the specified startup condition in the SSG. Module Name Type Description SSG-15G-RC J1 SMA(F) RF Interconnection Output from SSG-15G-RC to FX-30G-RC SSG-15G-RC J4 SMB (M) Ref. In SSG-15G-RC J5 SMB (M) Ref. Out SSG-15G-RC J3 SMB (M) Trigger In SSG-15G-RC J2 SMB (M) Trigger Out SSG-15G-RC DC1 2.1 mm DC socket DC Power In (6V) - Note: Power adapter marked with green dot 15 SSG-15G-RC USB1 USB Type Mini-B USB Port SSG-15G-RC LAN1 RJ45 socket Network (Ethernet/LAN) SSG-15G-RC SF1 Digital snap-fit Serial Control interconnection FX-30G-RC J6 SMA (F) RF interconnect input FX-30G-RC J7 2.92 mm (F) RF Output FX-30G-RC DC2 2.1 mm DC socket DC Power In (12V) - Note: Power adapter marked with yellow dot 15 FX-30G-RC USB2 USB Type Mini-B USB Port FX-30G-RC LAN2 RJ45 socket Network (Ethernet/LAN) FX-30G-RC SF2 Digital snap-fit Serial Control interconnection

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator Minimum System Requirements Parameter Requirements Interface USB HID or HTTP Get/Post or Telnet protocols or SSH 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 Ethernet Windows, Linux or Mac computer with a network port and Ethernet TCP/IP 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 simultaneously
• Set trigger mode.
• Configure pulse modulation
• USB and Ethernet control
• Set condition at power up
• Track unit operation time since calibration
• Set and receive calibration reminders
• Configure Ethernet settings
• Update firmware Application Programming Interface (API) Ethernet Support:
• Simple ASCII / SCPI command set for all SSG functions
• Communication via HTTP or Telnet
• Supported by most common programming environments USB support (Windows)t:
• API DLL files exposing the full switch functionality
• 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)
• Simple ASCII / SCPI command set for all SSG functions Linux Support:
• Direct USB programming using a series of USB interrupt codes.

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator Automated Sweep / Hop Sequences:

• Sweep across a frequency band at a fixed output power.
• Sweep output power levels at a fixed frequency.
• Hop through a list of pre-defined frequency / power settings.
• Set dwell times down to 10 µs in high speed mode.
• Run on demand or in response to external triggers.
• Produce triggers to signal switching points or completing a run. Dynamic Pulse Modulation:
• Configure repetitive pulsed output sequences.
• Define custom pulse lists with a different frequency, power, width & interval at each step.
• Set pulse widths down to 0.5 us.
• Run continuously or for a preset number of cycles.

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator Ordering, Pricing & Availability Information see our web site Model Description SSG-30G-RC USB/Ethernet Synthesized Signal Generator 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 AC/DC-12-3W AC/DC Grounded Power adapter. 0°C to +40°C AC Input: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, IMax=1.2A DC Output 12±0.6 V , IMax=5A CBL-3W-XX AC Power Cord (select the correct region from the AC power cord options below) 2 141-5SM+ 5in (12.5cm) RF cable for connecting the SSG and FX modules. 1 CBL-0.5FT-MMD+ 6in (15cm) control cable for connecting the SSG and FX modules. 1 MUSB-CBL-7FR+ 6.6 ft (2.0 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type Mini-B(Male) with ferrite 1 CBL-5FT-BMSMB+ 5 ft (1.5 m) Trigger cable: BNC(male) to SMB(Female) 2 16 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 Cords16 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

SSG-30G-RCSignal Generator Optional Accessories Description MUSB-CBL-3FR+ 2.6 ft (0.8 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type Mini-B(Male) with ferrite MUSB-CBL-7FR+ (spare) 6.6 ft (2.0 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type Mini-B(Male) with ferrite CBL-RJ45-MM-5+ 5 ft. network cable: RJ45(Male) to RJ45(Male) Cat 5E cable. CBL-5FT-BMSMB+ (spare) 5 ft (1.5 m) Trigger&Reference cable: BNC(male) to SMB(Female) Calibration Description CALFX-30G-RC Calibration Service for FX-30G-RC CALSSG-15G-RC Calibration Service for SSG-15G-RC 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/terms/viewterm.html Click Here