Ultra-compact microwave signal generator in an extremely small package

06-05-2021 | Saelig | Test & Measurement

Saelig Company has launched the Windfreak SynthHD Mini, a software tunable RF signal source that produces signals from 10MHz to 15GHz with a 0.01Hz resolution and an output power of up to 20dBm. The device is possibly the world’s smallest RF signal generator. The generator supports FM, AM, Pulse, Sweep, and List modulations, as well. It can be programmed for standalone operation, running with no PC connection, to create any frequency, sweep, power, or modulation setting or combinations thereof. When powered by 5V, it becomes a highly mobile, low power, lightweight solution for a broad range of RF signal generation needs.

This compact 1.6” x 1.6” x 0.5” RF signal generator can be powered from a controller operating Windows, Linux or Android through its USB port, needing 5V at 400mA. The output amplitude can be altered in 0.01dB steps up to +20dBm and over a range of more than 30dB.

This software-tunable generator is ideal for usage in applications including wireless communications systems, RF and microwave radios, software-defined radio, radar, ATE, radiated immunity pre-compliance testing, electronic defence, law enforcement, medical research, and more.

By Natasha Shek