USB RF Synthesizer | 50 MHz to 40 GHz Signal Generator

The MBT-SYN0040A-U USB RF Synthesizer is a compact, high-performance RF signal generator designed for advanced microwave and millimeter-wave applications. Covering an impressive 50 MHz to 40 GHz frequency range with 1 Hz frequency resolution, it provides outstanding frequency stability, low phase noise, and programmable output power for research, development, production testing, and automated measurement systems. The synthesizer is controlled through a USB Type-C interface using the included graphical user interface (GUI) or by integrating it directly into automated test systems through its API. Additional capabilities include internal and external pulse modulation, frequency and power list modes, external reference clock input, and fast switching performance, making it an excellent local oscillator (LO) source for demanding RF and microwave applications. Key Specifications Specification Value Model MBT-SYN0040A-U Frequency Range 50 MHz to 40 GHz Frequency Resolution 1 Hz Maximum Output Power Up to +19 dBm (frequency dependent) Minimum Output Power -40 dBm (to 17 GHz), -25 dBm (17–40 GHz) Power Resolution 0.5 dB Frequency Stability ±0.5 ppm (typical) Phase Noise Low phase noise architecture Pulse Modulation Internal & External Pulse Rise/Fall Time 30 ns List Mode Frequency & Power List Reference Clock Input 10–110 MHz RF Output Connector 2.92 mm Female Pulse Input SMA Female Reference Input SMA Female Control Interface USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Operating Modes CW, Pulse Modulation, Frequency List, Power List Ideal Applications Wireless infrastructure development 5G and Ka-band development RF up-conversion and down-conversion Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Production verification and manufacturing test University and research laboratories General RF and microwave testing Portable local oscillator (LO) applications