Oct 8, 2008 #1 S sivamit Full Member level 4 Joined Dec 1, 2005 Messages 201 Helped 20 Reputation 40 Reaction score 14 Trophy points 1,298 Activity points 2,651 Hi, In our company we are planning to buy a signal generator. So what are the things should be considered for choosing a signal generator. Please help.
Hi, In our company we are planning to buy a signal generator. So what are the things should be considered for choosing a signal generator. Please help.
Oct 8, 2008 #2 V vfone Advanced Member level 6 Joined Oct 10, 2001 Messages 5,709 Helped 1,616 Reputation 3,237 Reaction score 1,248 Trophy points 1,393 Activity points 36,250 - Frequency range and frequency resolution - Output level range (minimum and maximum) and output level resolution. - Phase Noise - Modulation types and external modulation inputs - Possibility for remote control (GPIB, USB, LAN, etc)
- Frequency range and frequency resolution - Output level range (minimum and maximum) and output level resolution. - Phase Noise - Modulation types and external modulation inputs - Possibility for remote control (GPIB, USB, LAN, etc)
Oct 8, 2008 #3 B biff44 Advanced Member level 6 Joined Dec 24, 2004 Messages 5,046 Helped 1,376 Reputation 2,748 Reaction score 1,056 Trophy points 1,393 Location New England, USA Activity points 37,902 Good for you. Should pick up a voltmeter too, while you are at it!
Oct 8, 2008 #4 V VSWR Advanced Member level 3 Joined Feb 7, 2002 Messages 746 Helped 103 Reputation 206 Reaction score 24 Trophy points 1,298 Activity points 5,423 In addition to the above suggestions: - frequency stability (long term drift)