6000 SERIES DRIVER
15 W Output – Configurable Operation
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Gooch & Housego’s 15 W output RFDriver provides up to two independent
RF channels with a fast parallelinterface as well as USB controllability.
Ideally suited for controlling a two element phasedarray acousto-optic (AO) beam deflector (MUXmode), the driver can also be used to drive two
single element AO beam deflectors for two
dimensional scanning (Dual Channel mode). The
6000 Driver has additional flexibility for controlling
AO tunable filters (multi-tone mode). With its
arbitrary waveform playback capability, multiple
wavelengths can be simultaneously diffracted bytunable filters and multiple beam spots can begenerated by beam deflectors.
Two independent 15 W RF amplifiers are housed in
a compact form factor with a fast parallel frequency
programming interface. Remote control over anincluded USB interface is also available with an
intuitive command set and GUI. Dual amplitude andrelative phase control inputs are included on therear panel with the parallel interface connectors.
Capabilities include dynamic frequency chirpcontrol. An all digital option allows high speed
programming of frequency, amplitude and phase.
The default, power-on is stand-alone mode, notrequiring PC control; connecting the USB
connection enables a Host PC mode. A single
channel version is also available
The 6000 Driver is available in three frequency
bands, and each unit includes a monitor output thatcovers the entire 20-450 MHz frequency band.
Driver functionality can be re-configured over theUSB interface.

Front and rear view

Key Features• Two 15 W independent RF outputs• Parallel interface for frequency programming• USB interface and compact command set• 20-450 MHz in three bands:‒ Low band 20-150 MHz‒ Mid band 40- 245 MHz‒ High band 140-450 MHz• Re-configurable functionality• Playback mode for custom waveforms• Amplitude and phase modulation• 10 spare definable control inputs
Key Benefits• Dual RF outputs• Compact form factor• Host PC control or fast interface• Functional re-configurability
Applications• OEM AODF/AOTF systems• Via drilling/micro-machining systems• Optical inspection systems

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As part of our policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications at any time.

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General Specifications
Parameter
Output frequency range:

low band model
mid band model
high band model

Rated RF output power1,9MinMaxUnits

2040140150245450MHz

15

RF power flatness2 across frequency band, nominal power

W+/- 0.5

dB

2nd harmonic distortion at rated RF output power

-25

dBc

Non-harmonic spurious free dynamic range

-50

dBc

Standard output waveform3Sinusoid

n/a

Independent RF outputs

24n/a

Number of programmable tones per output

5n/a

Frequency resolution51kHz

Frequency stability, 15°C to 50°C ambient temperature+/- 0.5

ppm

Frequency settling time after latch signal assertion

200nS

Frequency update rate (parallel interface)

25

MHz

6Amplitude control (analog input) range, each output channel7

40dB

Amplitude blanking

80dB

8

Relative phase control (analog input) range, relative0+/- 180

Deg.

25MHz

28

V

DC total system power

100W

Playback mode waveform file size (per output, 1 GHz clock)

300 kSamples

50°C

Amplitude/phase control modulation bandwidth
DC voltage input range9Operating temperature range (ambient)24

15All specifications at Tambient = 22 °C
1 Rated amplifier output level, requires adequate heatsinking. Contact us for details.
2 Power flatness set internally at factory. User compensation array can be loaded over USB interface.
3 Default output waveform is sinusoidal. User-defined waveforms loaded in playback mode.
4 Standard firmware build is 1 frequency tone per output port.
5 Frequency tuning word (FTW) is 20 bits.
6 Total latency time from assertion of latch signal to appearance of new frequency at RF output (FTW pre-loaded at interface).
7 Output power linear with input control voltage.
8 Sets phase of output #2 relative to output #1, defined only for identical programmed frequencies on both outputs.
9 Rated output power at 28 VDC.

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Command Set (Host PC Mode via USB interface)
CommandAction

Freq X, YYY

Sets output frequency YYY (MHz) on channel X (1 or 2)

Amp X, YY

Sets output power YY (00 – 99) on channel X (1 or 2)

Pha YYY

Sets relative phase to YYY (0 to 360 degrees)

Latch X

Latch command for channel X, latches the pre-loaded FTWSoft onAllows USB control of output power levels

Soft off

Reverts system to hardware mode, requires analog amplitude control

Interface Description
Interface Definition

Connector

Levels

Input / Output Assignments

Parallel interface, Ch #1, #2

MDR mini-D 68 pin (x2)TTL

Frequency word [19:0], spares (5),latch In (1), trigger in (1), blank (1),sync (1), status out (1)Amplitude modulation inputs SMB (x2)

0–1V

Ch #1, Ch #2

Phase modulation input

SMB (x1)

0–1V

Relative phase between channels

USB

USB mini-B

USB

USB 2.0 Interface (mass storage)

Main RF output

SMA (x2)

RF Output

Main RF output ports, per model

Aux RF output

SMA (x2)

Aux Output

Auxiliary RF output, 20-450 MHz

Main DC power input

2 mm power jack

24–28 VDC

Main DC power input

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Outline Drawings

For further information
E: paloaltosales@goochandhousego.com

goochandhousego.com

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As part of our policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications at any time.

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