6 GHz RF Downconverters

The SC5307A and SC5308A are high performance, triple stage, heterodyne downconverters designed to meet demanding applications such as RF instrumentation, wireless communications, satellite link, software defined radio and signal intelligence. Both modules have input RF frequency ranging from DC to 6 GHz and selectable IF bandwidths of 80 MHz, 160 MHz, and 320 MHz. These wideband modules use a YIG oscillator as their tunable RF LO, which provide excellent phase noise, thus contributing negligible noise to the down-converted RF signal.

Full implementation instructions, GUI, driver software, and example code are provided with each module.

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Input Frequency Range
Residual Phase Noise
Tuning Resolution
Bandwidth
3rd Order Intermodulation
100 kHz to 6 GHz
< -100 dBc/Hz @ 10kHz, 1 GHz
1 Hz
Up to 320 MHz
< 72 dBc at 0 dBm output level
SC5307A PXI Express
Title
Description
Version
Date Published
Size
Set Up File 32 Bit
A zip file including all necessary set up files. For 32 bit OS. For 32 bit OS.
1.3.6.0
February 2021
30.8 MB
Set Up File 64 Bit
A zip file including all necessary set up files. For 64 bit OS. For 64 bit OS.
1.3.6.0
February 2021
31.6 MB
SC5308A USB-SPI-RS232
Title
Description
Version
Date Published
Size
Set Up File 32 Bit
A zip file including all necessary set up files. For 32 bit OS. For 32 bit OS.
1.4.0.0
January 2023
44.4 MB
Set Up File 64 Bit
A zip file including all necessary set up files. For 64 bit OS. For 64 bit OS.
1.4.0.0
January 2023
56.2 MB
SC5307A PXI Express
Title
Description
Revision
Date Published
Size
Datasheet
View in depth specifications, including graphs and other information. Find all the specs here.
Rev 2.0
August 2020
0.88 MB
Hardware Manual
Includes instructions for unpacking and operating the module. How to unpack and operate.
Rev 2.4
April 2024
1.76 MB
Programming Manual
A detailed guide on programming the module. How to program the module.
Rev 2.0
August 2020
0.53 MB
Mechanical Files
The .zip file includes a detailed drawing in both .dwg and .pdf formats. Detailed drawing.
Rev 1.0
February 2017
0.17 MB
SC5308A USB-SPI-RS232
Title
Description
Revision
Date Published
Size
Datasheet
View in depth specifications, including graphs and other information. Find all the specs here.
Rev 2.0
August 2020
0.88 MB
Hardware Manual
Includes instructions for unpacking and operating the module. How to unpack and operate.
Rev 2.4
April 2024
1.76 MB
Programming Manual
A detailed guide on programming the module. How to program the module.
Rev 2.0
August 2020
0.53 MB
Mechanical Files
The .zip file includes a detailed drawing in both .dwg and .pdf formats. Detailed drawing.
Rev 1.0
February 2017
0.18 MB
Part #
Model #
Description
Interface
7100071-01
SC5307A
6 GHz RF Downconverter

Product Contents

7100071-01 - 6 GHz RF Downconverter, PXIe
Software USB Thumb Drive
PXI Express
7100072-01
SC5308A
6 GHz RF Downconverter

Product Contents

7100072-01 - 6 GHz RF Downconverter, USB-SPI
7100155-01 - Digital I/O and Power Supply Cable
USB cable - Type A to Mini B
Software USB Thumb Drive
USB-SPI
7100072-02
SC5308A
6 GHz RF Downconverter

Product Contents

7100072-02 - 6 GHz RF Downconverter, USB-RS232
7100155-01 - Digital I/O and Power Supply Cable
USB cable - Type A to Mini B
Software USB Thumb Drive
USB-RS232
7100163-01
Heat Sink 1.25" H
7100155-01
Digital I/O and Power Supply Cable
Included with Product Kit
7100155-02
Digital I/O and Power Supply Cable
With 2.5mm x 5.5mm plug
7100158-01
12V Power Supply Kit