Kratos Microwave Israel

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RF Oscillators: Digitally Tuned Oscillators: Series DC60

Application Notes for Microwave Oscillators

FOR TEST EQUIPMENT, RWR, ESM AND OTHER APPLICATIONS

Kratos General Microwave offers a compact multi-band DTOs for various airborne and other applications, covering the 2-6 and 6-18 GHz frequency ranges. The units feature high speed, high accuracy and low phase noise. The modular design of the DTOs enables the user to select narrower frequency coverage if desired. Please consult the factory for individual requirements.

  • Fast Settling Time
  • 2 to 18 GHz in Various Sub-Bands
  • Small Size
  • For Airborne Applications
RF Digitally Tuned Oscillators Series DC60
DC6618
Compact Airborne DTO Specifications
MODEL
PARAMETER DC6206 DC6618
FREQUENCY RANGE (GHz) 2-6 6-18
ACCURACY @ +25°C, max (MHz) ±2
FREQUENCY DRIFT, max (MHz/°C) ±0.1
FREQUENCY SETTLING within 1 µsec, max (MHz) ±2 ±3
MODULATION(1)
Bandwidth, min (MHz) DC to 15 DC to 10
Sensitivity variation, max 1.1:1
Frequency deviation (MHz/V) max ±250 @ 5V PTP ±250 @ 2V PTP
RF POWER
Output, min (dBm) 2-8 +10
Variation, incl. temp. and frequency, max (dB) ±2 ±2.5
PHASE NOISE, max (dBc/Hz) @ 100 kHz offset -70 -65
RESIDUAL FM, p-p @ -3 dBc, max (KHz) 200 150
HARMONICS, max (dBc) -45 -55
SUB-HARMONICS, max (dBc) -45 -55
SPURIOUS, max (dBc) -60
PULLING @ VSWR 2:1, max (MHz) ±2 ±1
PUSHING, max (MHz/V) ±2.5 ±0.5
FREQUENCY STEP per LSB, (MHz) Nominal 1 0.5
MONOTONICTY Guaranteed
OPERATING TEMPERATURE (°C)(2) 0 to +70
CONNECTORS
Power 9 Pin MDM Male
Control 37 Pin MDM Male
RF output SMA female
Modulation Input SMA female
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT (V) +15, -15, +5 & +28
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
Inches 4.0 x 3.5 x 1.5
Millimeters 102.0 x 90.0 x 38.6

(1) Option
(2) Other operating temperature option

Compact Airborne DTO Dimensions
Compact airborne DTO dimensions
Wt: 510 grams (18 Oz.) approx.
CONNECTORS TABLE
Sym Description Function
J1 COAX. CONN., SMA FEMALE RF OUT
J2 COAX. CONN., SMA FEMALE MODULATION
J3 "ITT CANNON" CONN. MDM-37SH003P OR EQUIV. Control
J4 "ITT CANNON" CONN. MDM-9SH003P OR EQUIV. POWER

MODELS DC6206, DC6618

Dimensions are stated in inches (mm). Tolerances, unless otherwise indicated: .XX ±.02; .XXX ±.008

J3 Control CONNECTOR - PIN ASSIGNMENT
Pin No. Function Description
DC6206 DC6618
1 N.C. A14 Tuning Word (MSB)
2 A11 A12 Tuning Word
3 A9 A10 Tuning Word
4 A7 A8 Tuning Word
5 A5 A6 Tuning Word
6 A3 A4 Tuning Word
7 A1 A2 Tuning Word
8 V1 V0 VCO Control Bit
9 LE LE Latch
10 N.C. N.C. N.C.
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