Stanford CG635 Synthesized Clock Generator

2 GHz low-jitter clock generator (Distributed only in Germany.)

Specifications

Frequency
RangeDC, 1 µHz to 2.05 GHz
Resolution16 digits (f = 10 kHz), 1 pHz (f < 10 kHz)
AccuracyΔf < ±(2× 10-19 + timebase error) × f
Settling time<30 ms
Timebase (20 °C to 30 °C ambient)
Stability 
 <5 ppm (std. timebase)
 <0.01 ppm (opt. 02 OCXO)
 <0.0001 ppm (opt. 03 Rb timebase)
Aging 
 <5 ppm/year (std. timebase)
 <0.2 ppm/year (opt. 02 OCXO)
 <0.0005 ppm/year (opt. 03 Rb timebase)
External input10 MHz ± 10 ppm, sine >0.5 Vpp, 1 kΩ
Output10 MHz, 1.41 Vpp sine into 50 Ω
Phase Noise (at 622.08 MHz)
100 Hz offset< -90 dBc/Hz
1 kHz offset< -100 dBc/Hz
10 kHz offset< -100 dBc/Hz
100 kHz offset< -110 dBc/Hz
Jitter and Wander
Jitter (rms)<1 ps (1 kHz to 5 MHz bandwidth)
Wander (p-p)<20 ps (10 s persistence)
Time Modulation (Rear-panel input, 1 kΩ)
Sensitivity1 ns/V, ±5 %
Range±5 ns
BandwidthDC to greater than 10 kHz
Phase setting
Range±720° (max. step size ±360°)
Resolution<14 ps
Slew time<300 ms
Q and -Q Outputs
OutputsFront-panel BNC connectors
Frequency rangeDC to 2.05 GHz
High level-2.00 V ≤ VHIGH ≤ +5.00 V
Amplitude200 mV ≤ VAMPL ≤ 1.00 V
(VAMPL ≡ VHIGH - VLOW)
Level resolution10 mV
Level error<1 % + 10 mV
Transition time<100 ps (20 % to 80 %)
Symmetry<100 ps departure from nominal 50 %
Source impedance50 Ω(±1 %)
Load impedance50 Ω to ground on both outputs
Pre-programmed levelsPECL, LVDS, +7 dBm, ECL
CMOS Output
OutputFront-panel BNC
Frequency rangeDC to 250 MHz
Low level-1.00 V ≤ VLOW ≤ +1.00 V
Amplitude500 mV ≤ VAMPL ≤ 6.00 V
(VAMPL ≡ VHIGH - VLOW)
Level resolution10 mV
Level error<2 % + 20 mV
Transition time<1 ns (20 % to 80 %)
Symmetry<500 ps departure from nominal 50 %
Source impedance50 Ω (reverse terminates cable reflection)
Load impedanceUnterminated 50 Ω cable of any length
Attenuation (50 Ω load)Output levels are divided by 2
Pre-programmed levels1.2, 1.8, 2.5, 3.3 or 5.0 V
RS-485 Output
OutputRear-panel RJ-45
Frequency rangeDC to 105 MHz
Clock outputPin 7 and pin 8 drive twisted pair
Source impedance100 Ω between pin 7 and pin 8
Load impedance100 Ω between pin 7 and pin 8
Logic levelsVLOW = +0.8 V, VHIGH = +2.5 V
Recommended cableStraight-through Category-6
LVDS Output (EIA/TIA-644)
OutputRear-panel RJ-45
Frequency rangeDC to 2.05 GHz
Transition time<100 ps (20 % to 80 %)
Clock outputPin 1 and pin 2 to drive twisted pair
Source impedance100 Ω between pin 1 and pin 2
Load impedance100 Ω between pin 1 and pin 2
Logic levelsVLOW = +0.96 V, VHIGH = +1.34 V
Recommended cableStraight-through Category-6
PRBS (Opt. 01) (EIA/TIA-644)
OutputsPRBS, -PRBS, CLK and -CLK
Frequency rangeDC to 1.55 GHz
LevelLVDS on rear-panel SMA jacks
PRBS generatorx7 + x6 + 1 for a length of 27 - 1 bits
Transition time<100 ps (20 % to 80 %)
Load impedance50 Ω to ground on all outputs
General
Computer interfacesGPIB and RS-232 std. All functions can be controlled through either interface.
Non-volatile memoryTen sets of instrument configurations can be stored and recalled.
Power90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 50 W
Dimensions, weight8.5"× 3.5" × 13" (WHL), 9 lbs.
WarrantyOne year parts and labor on defects in materials and workmanship