The NC3101 is a calibrated coaxial AWGN noise source covering 10 MHz to 8 GHz with a nominal ENR of 15.5 dB ± 1.0 dB, designed for noise-figure measurements and receiver testing. It features a VSWR of 1.35:1, noise output temperature variation of less than 0.01 dB/°C, and operates from -55°C to +85°C with a storage range of -65°C to +125°C. Input power is +28 VDC at 20 mA typical, with rise and fall times under 1 µs. Calibration frequencies are specified at 10 MHz, 100 MHz, and 1 GHz steps. The device is hermetically sealed and includes full-band calibration data.
The NC3000 Series calibrated coaxial AWGN sources are well suited for receiver testing, noise figure measurements, or applications that require broadband noise and fast switching times. Several models include output isolators, and voltage regulators that provide excellent stability over varying temperature and voltage ranges. The NC3000 Series includes the NC3100 units with 15 dB ENR output for noise-figure meters, and the NC3200 Series high-output noise sources with outputs between 26 and 35 dB ENR for radar and satellite communications system testing.
| Maury Microwave | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Noise Generators and Sources |
| Product Number | NC3101 |
| Product Name | Calibrated Noise Sources |
| Device Type | Source |
