The TekBox TBCG3-CN comb generator is primarily intended for checking test setups for conducted interference emissions. It facilitates checking the correct operation of a LISN or the correct setup and configuration of a spectrum analyser. The case is machined from solid aluminium. The bottom plate has a 1/4″ - 20 UNC thread that accepts standard tripod bolts.
| Model | TBCG3-RN2 | TBCG3-RN6 | TBCG3-CN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Characterized frequency range | 5 MHz - 3 GHz | 5 MHz - 6 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| Comb spectrum flatness | Up to 1.5 GHz, amplifier off: typ. 8 dB at RF connector | Up to 2 GHz: typ. 10 dB at RF connector | typ. 8 dB |
| Up to 1.5 GHz, amplifier on: typ. 12 dB at RF connector | Up to 6 GHz: typ. 40 dB at RF connector | ||
| Output impedance | 50 Ω | ||
| Output power | -5 dBm max. at 100 MHz fcomb; decreasing 6 dB with every fcomb/2 | 0 dBm max. at 100 MHz fcomb; decreasing 6 dB with every fcomb/2 | 66 dBµV at 10 MHz fcomb; decreasing 6 dB with every fcomb/2 |
| Amplitude stability | <0.2 dB; <0.1 dB after 15 minutes | <0.2 dB; <0.1 dB after 15 minutes | <0.2 dB; <0.1 dB after 15 minutes |
| Aging | <0.5 dB over 12 months | <0.5 dB over 12 months | <0.5 dB over 12 months |
| Output connector | N-female | N-female | N-female |
| Selectable, fixed comb frequencies | 100 MHz, 50 MHz, 25 MHz, 10 MHz, 5 MHz | 100 MHz, 50 MHz, 25 MHz, 10 MHz, 5 MHz | 100 kHz, 500 kHz, 1 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz |
| Frequency stability | 50 ppm | 50 ppm | 50 ppm |
| External excitation input | 5 kHz - 200 MHz at square input signal; 3.3 Vpp max., 100 kHz - 200 MHz at sinus input signal; 3.3 Vpp max. | 5 kHz - 200 MHz at square input signal; 3.3 Vpp max., 100 kHz - 200 MHz at sinus input signal; 3.3 Vpp max. | 5 kHz - 300 MHz at square input signal; 3.3 Vpp max., 100 kHz - 300 MHz at sinus input signal; 3.3 Vpp max. |
| External input impedance | 50 Ω | 50 Ω | 50 Ω |
| Input connector | SMA-female | SMA-female | SMA-female |
| Antennas | 30 cm monopole for f<300 - 500 MHz; 10 cm monopole for f>300 - 500 MHz | 30 cm monopole for f<300 - 500 MHz; 10 cm monopole for f>300 - 500 MHz | |
| Indicators | Power On LED, Low Battery LED | Power On LED, Low Battery LED | Power On LED, Low Battery LED |
| Power supply | 6x AA NiMH (e.g. Varta Mignon 2700, not supplied); charger: External; Ansmann ACS310 | 4x AA NiMH (e.g. Varta Mignon 2700, not supplied); charger: External; Ansmann ACS310 | |
| Operation time | Battery capacity/96 mA (ampl. off) or 181 mA (ampl. on) | Battery capacity/91 mA | Battery capacity/70 mA |
| Temperature range | -10 - +45°C | -10 - +45°C | -10 - +45°C |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 180 mm, height: 60 mm, weight: 1250 g | Diameter: 180 mm, height: 60 mm, weight: 1250 g | Diameter: 180 mm, height: 60 mm, weight: 1250 g |
Version: V1.3
File Size: 702.79 KiB
Release Date: 13.04.2024
Manual for the TBCG3-CN Comb Generator