Model 805-M | Ultra-Agile Frequency Synthesizer
The Model 805-M is a compact, cost-effective RF signal generator that delivers stable, accurate frequencies from 100 kHz to 22 GHz making it a practical choice for engineers who need reliable performance in tight spaces or budget-conscious setups.
- Wide Frequency Coverage: Continuous output from 100 kHz to 22 GHz with excellent phase noise and spurious performance for demanding applications.
- Phase-Coherent Multi-Channel Support: Link multiple units for synchronized, phase-aligned operation essential for systems requiring precise timing across channels.
- Compact & Integration-Friendly: Small footprint designed for easy embedding into RF/microwave racks, automated test equipment, or custom enclosures.
- Fast Switching & Phase Control: Sub-microsecond switching and individual channel phase adjustment for rapid, accurate signal alignment.
- User-Friendly Operation: Straightforward interface that simplifies setup whether you’re running single-unit tests or building multi-channel configurations.
This low-phase-noise RF signal generator excels as a local oscillator or clock source in real-world scenarios, including:
- Radar receiver development and phased-array beamforming
- Quantum computing I/Q modulators and control systems
- MIMO receivers and heterodyne spectroscopy setups
- Agile electronic warfare with fast frequency hopping
Widely regarded as a strong, modern alternative to discontinued National Instruments QuickSyn models (FSW-0020, FSW-0010, FSL-0010, FSL-0020), offering comparable or better performance at a lower cost with added multi-unit synchronization flexibility.
Features
- Small size flange-mount module
- CW and pulse modulation
- Low power consumption as low as 17 W, passive cooling
- Multi-channel configurable / cascadable: Master-slave connection through 1 GHz reference loop-though
- Phase coherent
Applications
- System clock source
- Multi-channel phase-coherent configurations for radar signal generation and testing
- Beamforming, MIMO receiver R&D
- Quantum computing: as RFLO for IQ mixers
and parametric amplifier pumping - Electronic Warfare
- Spectroscopy
Frequency
100 kHz to 22 GHz
Resolution: 0.01 Hz
Output Power Range
-40 to +25 dBm (less than 20 GHz)
Switching Speed
500µs (20µs with option FS)
SSB Phase Noise at 1 GHz
10 Hz: -87 dBc/Hz
1 kHz: -122 dBc/Hz
20 kHz: -132 dBc/Hz
10 MHz: -150 dBc/Hz
Remote Programming Interfaces
Ethernet / LAN (RJ45)
Control language: SCPI Version 1999.0
Modulation
Pulse
Sweeps
Linear, logarithmic, random
Dimensions (W x L x H)
5.3″ x 3.7″ x 1.0″ (134 x 95 x 24 mm.54)
Weight
1 lb (0.45 kg)
BNC Model 805-M Frequency Synthesizer Product Launch
Press Room – Understanding the Differences: RF Signal Generators vs. RF Synthesizers
Press Room – Model 805-M Ultra-Agile Frequency Synthesizer: A Powerful Replacement For National Instrument’s Quicksyn Lite Syn.
Press Room – BNC Product Launch | 22 GHZ Compact Multi-Channel Phase-Coherent Frequency Synthesizer
BNC Model 805-M Frequency Synthesizer Datasheet
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