December 21, 2015, 9:23 am
In this blog post, Let’s take a look at how to measure a filter’s frequency response using a spectrum analyzer and a signal generator. Typically, a tracking generator is preferred for this kind of scalar network analysis as its center frequency is in-sync with the frequency the spectrum analyzer’s bandwidth filter is currently tuned to. But with a good signal generator, we can manually sweep across the desired frequency range and obtain similar amplitude versus frequency measurements. Continue reading ‘Tracing Filter/Oscillator Frequency Response Using Spectrum Analyzer and Signal Generator’ »
September 1, 2014, 11:11 am
If you take a look at the picture below, you may recognize immediately that it is a picture of an HP 8642B synthesized signal generator. But if you take a closer look, you probably will notice something different if you have ever used an HP 8642B before. Continue reading ‘HP 8642B Backlight Mod’ »
July 27, 2014, 12:20 pm
Since I just got myself an HP 5350B microwave counter and I had fixed it up, I thought it would be great if I could get a SHF generator to test out the counter in the microwave range. So when I saw a super cheap Wavetek 907 for sale on eBay, I simply could not pass it up. Continue reading ‘Wavetek 907 Signal Generator Teardown’ »
December 8, 2010, 9:02 pm
Tags:
74VHC4040,
AD5235,
Arduino,
Atmega328P,
C++,
LTC6905,
RF,
Signal Generator,
TS5A23159,
Wide Band Category:
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December 2, 2010, 8:21 pm
A signal generator can come in handy when working with digital and analog circuits. While most commercial grade signal generators offer more than just outputting a sinusoidal waveform, they are quite pricey for casual use. In this article, I will show you a simple wide band signal generator that is built around a Linear Technology’s LTC6905 Silicon Oscillator, which is can generate frequencies from roughly 17MHz to 170MHz. Along with a FairChild Semiconductor’s 74VHC4040 12-stage high speed binary counter, this signal generator is capable of generating precise frequencies from as low as 4KHz all the way through the ranges of LTC6905. Continue reading ‘4KHz-170MHz Wide Band RF Signal Generator – I’ »