Frequency Standards
Devices that produce a known frequency.
See Also: Hydrogen Frequency Standards, Rubidium Standards, GPS Clocks
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GPS/GLONASS Disciplined Rb Oscillator
VCH-311
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GPS/GLONASS disciplined rubidium frequency standard model VCH-311 is a high stable frequency signal source (STANDARD mode), or precision frequency calibrator for any external standard signals (CALIBRATOR mode). The instrument contains multi-channel GPS/GLONASS receiver, time scale comparison unit and automatically adjustable Rubidium reference oscillator.
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Military Timing Solutions
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Brandywine is AS9100C certified and supports the environmental testing and specific interface standards needed for simple integration within military hardware. Brandywine offers many standard options for our military timing products including cesium frequency standards for international applications as well as the option to customize each product to fit your specific timing needs.
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Rubidium Frequency Standard
RFS VXI
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*RFS VXI is designed to work as part of information measuring systems based on the VXI bus as a rubidium frequency standard.*RFS VXI is intended for use as a highly stable laboratory signal source for checking generator devices, time-frequency measuring equipment and other equipment, synchronizing navigation systems.*The RFS VXI contains two independent rubidium reference oscillators: main and standby.*RFS VXI is a VXI standard, register based device and measures C-1.*RFS VXI implements the "Self-control" mode, which checks the output frequencies of the rubidium standard.
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Frequency Counter with Rubidium Timebase
SR625
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Stanford Research Systems, Inc.
The SR625 Frequency Counter is a NIST traceable frequency counting standard for calibarating base stations, transmitters and many other types of communication systems.
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Millimeter-Wave Automated Accelerated Reliability Test Systems
nm-Wave AARTS System
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AARTS fully integrated, automated, turnkey system provides flexibility and accuracy in determining RF and DC performance degradation with aging to predict life expectancy for compound semiconductor devices. Our millimeter-wave Automated Accelerated Reliability Test Systems (AARTS) and fixture solutions are available in standard frequency ranges from 26.5 to 67 GHz.
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6GHz Dual Frequency Synthesizer moduleValon
5009
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The Valon 5009 Dual Frequency Synthesizer module is our latest offering in high frequency synthesizer sources. These frequency synthesizers are perfect in applications that require a spectrally pure and highly stable signal source or timing clock. Our synthesizers have replaced laboratory generators costing many times more in a number of applications. Each module actually contains two independent sources locked to the same internal or external frequency reference or standard. Having two phase coherent sources in the same convenient package opens up a wide variety of test applications and solutions
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3207a GPS/GNS Frequency and Time Reference
GlobalTyme2
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Precise Time and Frequency, Inc.
The ptf 3207A GlobalTyme2 GNS Receiver introduces a new level of advanced capability from a second generation, based on the highly successful ptf 3203A and ptf 3204A GlobalTyme receivers.The unit is both a frequency standard and a time standard and has been used as a precision frequency reference with low phase noise, in satellite communications applications around the world.
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Rubidium Oscillators
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Our range of atomic / rubidium disciplined time and frequency standards in a variety of enclosures and sizes to suit all appliations. These acurate time and frequency references are used in telecoms, aviation, nautical and precision test and measurement enviroments.
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Reference Frequency Generator
MFCh
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*Frequency reproduction accuracy ± 2 x 10 -9 *Output frequency 1 Hz - 10 MHz *Output pulse signal 1 kHz The MFC is designed to generate high-frequency pulse signals with a frequency of 1 kHz and a frequency in the range from 1 Hz to 10 MHz along two output lines. The MFC is designed to operate in measuring systems based on the VXIbus trunk. In the MFC, a rubidium frequency standard is used as a reference frequency source. Time to reach the mode when the power source of the rubidium standard is turned on, no more than 10 min
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Climate Chamber
VCH-A18
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The climatic chamber is designed to maintain a stable temperature of frequency and time standards and other high-precision electronic devices.
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Probe Antennas
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Probe antennas are offered as both standard and custom models with a rectangular waveguide interface. Probe antennas can only support linear polarization. These antennas are often used to measure the gain of other antennas by comparing the signal levels of the probe antenna and antenna under testing. The standard models operate across the full waveguide band and offer 6.5 dB nominal gain and 115 and 60 degrees half power beamwidth at center frequency. The below standard offering covers the frequency range of 8.2 to 170 GHz.
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Hydrogen Frequency & Time Standard
CH1-1006
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The hydrogen frequency and time standard Ch1-1006 is designed to generate highly stable, high-frequency, spectrally pure sinusoidal 5, 10, 100 MHz and pulsed 1 Hz signals and for the behavior of time-frequency measurements.
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Distribution Amplifiers
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The Quartzlock range of distribution amplifiers are intended for use when multiple outputs from a single frequency standard/generator are required. This may be encountered in engineering labs, national standards labs, research and development, calibration labs and production. This is vital for the distribution of signals from other precision frequency standards like Hydrogen Masers, Cesium oscillators. For a technical discussion about distribution amplifiers go here or select a product range below.
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Rubidium Instruments
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Our range of atomic / rubidium disciplined time and frequency standards in a variety of enclosures and sizes to suit all appliations. These acurate time and frequency references are used in telecoms, aviation, nautical and precision test and measurement enviroments.
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Time & Frequency Standards
Meridian II Precision TimeBase
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The Meridian II Precision TimeBase is a modular, network-centric, time & frequency standard that provides the most precise and stable, GPS-synchronized, time & frequency outputs in the world. Unlike our competitors, we fully specify the performance of Meridian II and back it up with published data measured at NIST.
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Cold-Atom Frequency Standard
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Rack-mount microwave atomic clock using laser-cooled 87Rb atoms. Production unit target specifications: Allan deviation 2×10-12 @ 1 s, 2×10-14 @ 104 s; flicker floor 1×10-14; absolute accuracy < 1×10-13.
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Cellular Antennas
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Our portfolio of cellular antennas includes solutions for emerging technologies such as 5G, as well as coverage of older networks such as 2G, 3G, 4G, and CBRS. A wide range of internal/embedded antennas and externally mounted antennas are available to suit a wide range of customer requirements. Our cellular antennas are available for regions, frequencies, and standards, with products ranging from 617 - 7125 MHz. Choose from a variety of antenna types, product length, width, and height, and wireless application. Custom antenna developments are regularly undertaken to meet specific customer requirements. Our cellular antenna portfolio includes products manufactured by TE Connectivity, Laird Connectivity External Antennas, and Hirschmann Car Communications.
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Frequency Dividers
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Precision Test Systems manufacturers' various divider boards as options to its range and frequency standards and distribution amplifiers.
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Benchtop Rubidium Frequency Standard
FS725
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Stanford Research Systems, Inc.
The FS725 integrates a rubidium oscillator (SRS model PRS10), a low-noise AC power supply, and distribution amplifiers in a compact, half-width 2U chassis.
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Disciplined Frequency Standards
2960AR and 2965AR
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The 2960AR has a rubidium timebase and provides two 10MHz and one 5MHz sine wave outputs. The 2965AR has a rubidium timebase and provides one 10MHz, one 5MHz and one signal generator output. The signal generator output uses Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) technology and is programmable from 100Hz to 50MHz via an RS232 serial interface. Both models can be disciplined by a 1pps input signal and provide a 1pps output. The 1pps input is typically provided by the GPS Frequency output from a device like a smart GPS receiver or antenna. The Novatech GPS1 Smart Antenna is available as an accessory to provide a complete turnkey solution.
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Conical Horn Antennas
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Conical gain horns are offered as both standard and custom models with either a circular or rectangular waveguide interface. While conical gain horns with a rectangular waveguide interface can only support linear polarization, models with a circular waveguide interface can support various polarization types including horizontal, vertical, left-handed circular, and right-handed circular polarization for broader applications. The listed models operate across the full waveguide band and offer 23 dB nominal gain, 12 degrees typical half power beamwidth, a 24 dB typical side lobe level and 1.15:1 VSWR at center frequency. The below standard offering covers the frequency range of 8.5 to 140 GHz. However, other frequencies and standard models with 10, 15, 20 and 25 dB gain are also available.
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IRIG Time Code Receiver & Generator Module
TCR180
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Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG
The module TCR180 has been designed to receive and to generate IRIG-A/B/G, IEEE 1344, IEEE C37.118 or AFNOR NF S87-500 time codes. It is used in applications like data acquisition, standalone computer time synchronization (for systems without a network connection or higher accuracy requirements) or as an IRIG converter device. The frequency locking of the master oscillator to the time code system enables this module to generate fixed and programmable standard frequencies with high accuracy and stability. Various oscillator options allow the cost efficient implementation of different requirements concerning the accurracy of the outputs. The generator of the IMS-TCR module generates pulses per second and per minute and per hour. Four programmable outputs are also available. The pulses are synchronized to UTC-second.
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Frequency Calibrator
VCH-313
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The frequency calibrator VCH-313 is designed to determine the frequency error and calibrate frequency standards of various types based on the signals of the NSC SNS GLONASS/GPS .
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Scalar Feed Horn Antennas
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Scalar feed horns are offered as both standard and custom build models with either a circular or rectangular waveguide interface. While scalar feed horns with a rectangular waveguide interface can only support linear polarization, models with a circular waveguide interface can support various polarization types including horizontal, vertical, left-handed circular, and right-handed circular polarization for broader applications. The standard models operate across the full waveguide band and offer 17 dBi nominal gain, 25 degrees half power beamwidth and a -28 dB side lobe level at center frequency. The below standard offering covers the frequency range of 8.5 to 140 GHz. However, other frequencies or gain values are also available.
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MEGA-POLE® Series
MEGA-POLE™
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The MEGA-POLE filter series covers the standard frequency bands within the 30 to 450 MHz range. This new filter series provides excellent selectivity while maintaining very low insertion loss. The product line also has exceptional RF power handling capability with a high third order intercept point. The MEGA-POLE filter series can be used for transmitter applications to reduce power amplifier noise, harmonics and intermodulation products, to provide bi-directional filtering directly at a transceiver’s antenna port, or other applications requiring extremely linear, high power RF bandpass filtering. It has been designed for rugged military environments per MIL-STD-810.
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Computer Controlled, Solid-State RF Switch Matrices
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PMI offers a full product line of RF Switch Matrices that operate over the 20MHz to 40GHz frequency range. Three standard models are offered that cover this frequency range, namely 20MHz to 3.0GHz, 2.0GHz to 18.0GHz, and 18.0GHz to 40.0GHz. Any of the three models can be supplied as either a 4 X 4, 8 X 8, 16 X 16, or 32 X 32 non-blocking matrix.
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Disciplined Frequency Standard
2975AR
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The 2975AR contains a rubidium timebase and provide one 10 MHz, one 5 MHz and one Signal Generator output. The Signal Generator uses Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) technology and is programmable from 100Hz to 50 MHz using front panel controls or from an RS232 serial interface. The 2975AR can be disciplined by a 1pps input signal and provides a 1pps output signal. The 1pps input is typically provided by the GPS Frequency output from a device like a smart GPS receiver or antenna. The Novatech GPS1 Smart Antenna is available as an accessory to provide a complete turnkey solution.
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AC Power Source
AFC series
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The AFC Series is an economically priced AC power source to provide reliable voltage and frequency simulation for general applications, such as testing for home appliance, electronic, medical equipment, lighting and other fields of production or R&D. Utilized PWM switching technology, AFC provides high quality pure sine waveform with output level up to 2,000kVA. The AC source is coupled with output voltage range of 5~300V and output frequency of 47~63Hz, 50/60Hz fixed. User can select optional frequency output of 2 or 4 times standard frequency and 400Hz.
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Frequency Reference
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Quartzlock time and frequency standards offer a complete range of cost effective and low noise in both atomic controlled (rubidium oscillator) and GPS controlled (off-air) time and frequency reference, calibrators and standards. These acurate time and frequency references are used in telecoms, aviation, nautical and precision test and measurement enviroments.
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Frequency Converter
A6
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The Quartzlock model A6 frequency converter precisely changes either 5 or 10MHz sine wave signals to a number of other frequencies from 1Hz and 1pps upwards to other standard frequencies.
