THINK RF THINK LUCIDPXI EXPRESS MODELSThe all-new Lucid-X extends the frequency range of Tabor’s industry leading Lucid
series of analog signal generator all the way up to mm-Wave. The 2 slot PXIe module
can be used as a single desktop unit or easily scaled up to multiple channels, while
keeping the required space to a minimum. With frequency ranges of 8GHz, 20GHz
or 40GHz, excellent signal quality and integrity and fast switching speeds - theLucid-X PXIe Series is designed to meet today’s most demanding applications in ATE,production or embedded systems.

8, 20 & 40GHz Microwave
signal generator

Frequency Resolutionof 0.001Hz

Remotely programmable
via MATLAB, Python,LabVIEW and othersoftware programming
environments

High speed
communication interface

Multi instrument
synchronization
capability

Phase noise of -134dBc/
Hz @1GHz and 10kHz
offsetModular and space
efficient PXI Express
platform

AM, FM, PM, Sweep, Pulse& Pattern Modulation

Flexible modular
platform for OEM andcustom requirements
and applications,to satisfy specificcustomer demands

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One of the most important requirements in today’s testing and measurement applications
is a high signal quality. With a typical SSB phase noise of -134dBc/Hz at 1GHz, and -115dBc/
Hz at 10GHz, at 10kHz carrier offset, Tabor’s Lucid X Series platform delivers great quality
signals with the best price to performance value.

Multiple Ways to Control the Unit and Write Your CodeTabor’s Lucid Series has a dedicated software to control the instrument functions, modesand features via a graphical user interface (GUI). It also includes a complete set of drivers,allowing you to write your application in various environments, including LabVIEW, Python,
CVI, C++, VB and MATLAB. You may also link the supplied DLL to other Windows-based API’sor use low-level SCPI commands to program the instrument, regardless of whether yourapplication is written for Windows, Linux or Macintosh operating systems.

Modulation Schemes
Signal bursts and chirps have become common need in most aerospace or defense
application. With Tabor’s All-New Lucid Series, any signal modulation is possible, no matter
if “narrow” or “standard” signals are required. On top of its outstanding pulse modulation
performance, the Lucid Series is also equipped with many CW interferers, and modulated
signals such as AM, FM, PM, Pulse, Pattern and Sweep.
Phase Noise
1.00E+02

1.00E+03

1.00E+04

1.00E+05

1.00E+06

1.00E+07-60-80-100-120-140-160-180100MHz250MHz500MHz

1GHz

2GHz

4GHz

8GHz

10GHz

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20GHz

40GHz

1.00E+08

Specifications
FREQUENCY

HARMONICS (typ.)Range:

Range:PULSE MODULATION (PLS OPTION)

0dBm+10dBm

LSX8081X:

100 kHz to 8 GHz

Up to 8GHz:-50dBc-42dBc

LSX2091X:

100 kHz to 20 GHz

8GHz to 20GHz:-40dBc-32dBc

LSX4091X:

100 kHz to 40 GHz

20GHz to 40GHz:-35dBc-28dBcResolution:

0.001 Hz

Phase offset:

0.01 deg

SUB-HARMONICS (typ.)Switching speed:Standard:

500 µsFS Option:

100 µsUp to 20GHz:-75 dBc

20 to 40GHz:-35 dBc

Up to 40GHz:

Temp. Stability:±25 ppb max.

Aging:± 3 ppm for 20 years

Warm up time:

30 minAMPLITUDE
Settable:
Calibrated:
Min output power:
Settable:
Calibrated:
Resolution:
Power Mute:+15 dBm+10 dBm
Base-70 dBm-50 dBm

LP Opt.
-80 dBm-70 dBm

0.01 dB-70 dBm

Output Return Loss: -10 dBm
Accuracy (dB):Up to 100MHz:-50dBm to +15dBm±0.3 (typ.)100MHz to 3GHz: ±0.4 (typ.)3GHz to 9GHz:
Above 9GHz:±0.7 (typ.)±1 (typ.)

PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
Measured @ 10kHz offset
100MHz-155 (typ.)250MHz-147 (typ.)500MHz-141 (typ.)

Resolution:

10ns

Minimum Width:

30ns

Repetition frequency: DC to 10MHzRF OUT-90dBc (typ.)(1)-60dBc max.

Impedance:50ΩConnector type:

2.4mm

REFERENCE OUT
Impedance:50ΩConnector type:

SMAFrequency:

10 MHz or 100 MHz

FREQUENCY MODULATION

Shape:

Sine

Maximum Deviation: 10MHz

Power:

3 to 7 dBm

0.1% or 1 Hz (the greater)

MODULATION INPUT

Modulation Rate:

1MHz

Connector Type:

SMP

Resolution:

1Hz

Input Impedance:

50Ω

AMPLITUDE MODULATION

Max. input voltage:±1V

AM Depth:

Input damage level: ±3.5V

Type:

Linear

PULSE / TRIGGER INPUT

Maximum settable: 100%Connector type:

SMP

Resolution:

0.1% of depth

Input Impedance:

50Ω

Modulation rate:

DC to 100kHz

Input voltage:

TTL, CMOS compatible

PHASE MODULATION

Threshold:Peak Deviation:

360 deg

Damage level:

Modulation Rate:

DC to 100 kHz

REFERENCE INPUT

SWEEP

1.5V
-0.42V or 5.42V

Connector type:

SMARange:

Same as freq. range

Input Impedance:

50Ω

Modes:

Frequency step,
Amplitude step, List

Waveform:

Sine or Square

Dwell time:

10 µs to 1000 s

Frequency:

10/100MHz

Resolution:

1 µs

Power:-3dBm to +10dBm

Absolute Max. Level: +15dBm

Number of points:
List:

2 to 4,096

Step:

2 to 65,535

CLOCK INPUT / OUTPUT

1GHz-134 (typ.)2GHz-128 (typ.)4GHz-123 (typ.)8GHz-116 (typ.)PATTERN MODULATION (PAT OPTION)

10GHz-115 (typ.)

Number of steps:

20GHz-109 (typ.)

Step Repetition:

1 to 65535

40GHz-103 (typ.)

On/off time:

20ns to 20 days

(1)

15ns, 10%-90% (typ.)

MODULATION

Resolution:

Max output power:

70dB

Rise/fall time:

INPUTS / OUTPUTSNON-HARMONICS (dBc)
FREQUENCY REFERENCE

On/off ratio:

Step change:

LinearTrigger:

Free run,Bus, Timer

External,

1 to 2048

Number of Ports:

2, (1 Input & 1 Output)

Connector type:

SMA

Input Impedance:

50Ω

Waveform:

Sine

Frequency:

2.7GHz, 3.0GHz, 3.3GHz

Power:+10dBm

Absolute Max. Level: +12dBm

Boundary spurs which may apear @ -100MHz to +100MHz offset from CW.

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Specifications
MULTI-INSTRUMENT SYNCHRONIZATIONORDERING INFORMATION

Number of Ports:

2MODELDESCRIPTIONType:SYNC I/O & SYNC X

LSX8081X

Connector type:

MMCX

8GHz PXIe Microwave Signal
Generator

Input Impedance:50Ω

LSX2091X

20GHz PXIe Microwave Signal
Generator

LSX4091X

GENERAL

40GHz PXIe Microwave Signal
Generator

Voltage:+12.0 to +12.6 VDC

OPTIONSPower Consumption:

30W max. per slot

LPLow Power Option (-80dBc)

Current Consumption:+3.3V 0.5A max.
+12V 5.5A max.

PLS

Pulse Modulation

PAT

Pattern Modulation

Interface:

PXIe Gen3 x8 Lanes

FS

Fast Switching

Dimensions:

8HP PXIe (2 Slots)
EMU

Emulator pack for Keysight, R&S,
Anapico & Holzworth

Weight:Without Package:

1.0 kgShipping Weight:

1.5 kgTemperature:
Operating:

0°C to +40°C

Storage:-40°C to +70°C

Warm up time:

15 minutes

Humidity:

85% RH, non-condensing

Safety:CE Marked, IEC61010-1:2010

EMC:

IEC 61326-1:2013

Calibration:

2 years

Warranty:

3 year standard

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