The DCNTS is a two channel Phase and Amplitude noise analyzer. Its dual demodulator architecture allows the system to use cross-correlation to cancel its internal noise and limitation; it is like comparing the outputs of 2 systems and only display the similarities while rejecting differences.
It is capable of measuring absolute phase or amplitude noise but also residual phase noise under CW or pulsed conditions. The input frequency goes from 2 MHz to 140 GHz. Residual noise testing is for devices like frequency multipliers or dividers, amplifiers or any other phase coherent input to output device.
It is capable of measuring frequency translating devices like pre-scalers or frequency multipliers.
Pulse compatible, the system is perfect for very demanding Defense and Aerospace applications. Its state of the art dynamic range makes it the lowest noise floor instrument of the market.
 
Lowest noise floor of the industry: -195 dBc/Hz !
Two channel architecture to use cross-correlation processing
All kinds of methods available, the « swiss army knife » for phase noise testing
Pulsed signals or standard CW type
Residual/Additive Phase Noise Measurements
Absolute Phase or amplitude noise measurments
Extensive Jitter computation library
Fast ATE System
 
SPECIFICATION
VALUE
Input Frequency :
2 MHz to 1.8/26.5/40/50 GHz, options to 140 GHz
Offset analysis:
0.001 Hz to 40 MHz
Cross Correlation averages
1 to 100,000 , individually settable per decade
Accuracy 1 Hz – 1 MHz offset:
+/- 2 dB
Accuracy 1 M – 40 MHz offset:
+/- 3 dB
Instantaneous Resolution Bandwidth:
3 mHz to 46 kHz