40 GHz CW Signal Generators (Signal Sources)

The SC5520A and SC5521A are part of the ultra-high frequency synthesizer series (UHFS) of signal generators. It has a frequency tuning range of 160 MHz to 40 GHz stepping at 1 Hz resolution with an amplitude range of -10 dBm to +15 dBm typical with phase noise among the lowest in the market. These modules are both compact and rugged, making them ideal for system integration into frequency converters, test equipment, or as clocks in modern day digital data converters.

It has been proven that, in digital communications, this device's superb phase noise does not degrade the EVM of digital data. The excellent phase noise of this signal generator and its cost effectiveness will make system design a smooth process.

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

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Output Frequency Range
Residual Phase Noise
Tuning Resolution
Max Output Power
Amplitude Range
160 MHz to 40 GHz
< -115 dBc/Hz @ 10kHz, 18 GHz
1 Hz
+15 dBm typ
-10 dBm to +15 dBm typ
SC5520A PXI Express
Title
Description
Version
Date Published
Size
Set Up File 32 Bit
A zip file including all necessary set up files. Now includes support for NI-VISA. For 32 bit OS. For 32 bit OS.
1.3.1.5
Feb 2022
31.2 MB
Set Up File 64 Bit
A zip file including all necessary set up files. Now includes support for NI-VISA. For 64 bit OS. For 64 bit OS.
1.3.1.5
Feb 2022
57.5 MB
Set Up File 32 Bit
Only for firmware versions 3.3 and higher. Update firmware to use this version of the software. For 32 bit OS. For 32 bit OS.
2.0.1.0
Mar 2023
30.8 MB
Set Up File 64 Bit
Only for firmware versions 3.3 and higher. Update firmware to use this version of the software. For 64 bit OS. For 64 bit OS.
2.0.1.0
Mar 2023
42.6 MB
Firmware
A SC5520A PXI firmware download fileFor 64 bit OS.
3.31
Dec 2022
0.7 MB
SC5521A 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.
1.3.1.5
Feb 2022
31.2 MB
Set Up File 64 Bit
A zip file including all necessary set up files. For 64 bit OS. For 64 bit OS.
1.3.1.5
Feb 2022
57.5 MB
Set Up File 32 Bit
Only for firmware versions 3.3 and higher. Update firmware to use this version of the software. For 32 bit OS. For 32 bit OS.
2.0.1.0
Mar 2023
30.8 MB
Set Up File 64 Bit
Only for firmware versions 3.3 and higher. Update firmware to use this version of the software. For 64 bit OS. For 64 bit OS.
2.0.1.0
Mar 2023
42.6 MB
Firmware
A SC5521A USB/RS232/SPI firmware download fileFor 64 bit OS.
3.31
Dec 2022
0.6 MB
SC5520A PXI Express
Title
Description
Revision
Date Published
Size
Datasheet
View in depth specifications, including graphs and other information. Find all the specs here.
Rev 1.5
June 2023
0.65 MB
Hardware Manual
Includes instructions for unpacking and operating the module. How to unpack and operate.
Rev 1.6
May 2023
1.19 MB
Programming Manual
A detailed guide on programming the module. How to program the module.
Rev 1.2
April 2021
0.44 MB
SC5521A USB-SPI-RS232
Title
Title
Description
Revision
Date Published
Size
Datasheet
View in depth specifications, including graphs and other information. Find all the specs here.
Rev 1.5
June 2023
0.65 MB
Hardware Manual
Includes instructions for unpacking and operating the module. How to unpack and operate.
Rev 1.6
May 2023
1.19 MB
Programming Manual
A detailed guide on programming the module. How to program the module.
Rev 1.2
April 2021
0.44 MB
Mechanical Files
The .zip file includes a detailed drawing in both .dwg and .pdf formats. Detailed drawing.
Rev 1.0
August 2020
1.14 MB
Part #
Model #
Description
Interface
7100106-01
SC5520A
40 GHz Signal Generator (Signal Source)

Product Contents

7100106-01 - 40 GHz Signal Generator, PXIe
Software USB Thumb Drive
PXI Express
7100107-01
SC5521A
40 GHz Signal Generator (Signal Source)

Product Contents

7100107-01 - 40 GHz Signal Generator, USB-SPI
7100149-01 - Digital I/O and Power Supply Cable
USB cable - Type A to Mini B
Software USB Thumb Drive
USB-SPI
7100107-02
SC5521A
40 GHz Signal Generator (Signal Source)

Product Contents

7100107-02 - 40 GHz Signal Generator, USB-RS232
7100149-01 - Digital I/O and Power Supply Cable
USB cable - Type A to Mini B
Software USB Thumb Drive
USB-RS232
7100143-01
Heat Sink 0.75" H
7100144-01
Heat Sink 1.25" H
7100148-01
12V Power Supply Kit
7100149-01
Digital I/O and Power Supply Cable
Included with Product Kit
7100149-02
Digital I/O and Power Supply Cable
With 2.5mm x 5.5mm plug