Berkeley Nucleonics Model 870A microwave signal generator
RF & Microwave Signal Generators

RF & Microwave Signal GeneratorsClean signals from kilohertz to 54 gigahertz.

A full range of analog and vector signal generators, agile synthesizers, and CW sources for aerospace, defense, telecom, and advanced research. Single-tone purity, multichannel phase coherence, and fast switching, on the bench or built into a system.

to 54 GHz
Frequency reach
up to 4 channels
Phase-coherent
5 µs switching
Frequency agility
-132 dBc/Hz
Phase noise @1 kHz
Model Selection

Three families, one signal chain.

Generators for the bench, agile synthesizers for the rack, and vector sources for modulated test. Each family carries a span of models, from a 6 GHz entry unit to a 54 GHz flagship and up to four phase-coherent channels. Pick the band, the channel count, and the form factor your work needs.

Berkeley Nucleonics Model 870A microwave signal generator

Signal Generators

Analog & microwave sources

Benchtop and rackmount analog generators from 9 kHz to 54 GHz. Touchscreen operation, AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation, high output power, and an entry-level path up to a 54 GHz flagship for radar, EW, and receiver test.

Models 871 · 870A · 855B · 865B · 845 · 835 · 805-SG · 845-OEM · RFS-1000
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Berkeley Nucleonics Model 825-M multichannel microwave synthesizer

Synthesizers & Sources

Agile, low-noise, multichannel

Frequency-agile synthesizer modules from 8 kHz to 40 GHz with switching as fast as 5 microseconds and up to four phase-coherent channels. Low phase noise and a compact module form make these the engine for phased arrays and ATE.

Models 805-M · 825-M · 845-M · 866-M · 865B-M · 865B-M-40-X
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Berkeley Nucleonics Model 875 vector signal generator

Vector Signal Generators

I/Q modulation, multichannel

Multichannel vector signal generation from 10 MHz to 40 GHz with I/Q modulation, pulse, and CW in one chassis. Up to four phase-coherent channels generate the complex, modulated waveforms that 5G/6G, SATCOM, and MIMO test demand.

Model 875
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See all documentation & the selection guide →

Standouts

The models people ask for by name.

Each one leads the line on a single axis. When the requirement is the widest band, the fastest hop, the cleanest carrier, or true vector modulation, these are the units that answer it.

Across the line

Built for the hard signal requirements.

to 54 GHz

Frequency reach

Coverage from kilohertz up to 54 GHz on the 870A, with 51 GHz on the 871 and 42 GHz multichannel on the 855B for millimeter-wave work.

-132 dBc/Hz

Phase noise

Low single-sideband phase noise on the 865B and 845-M holds a quiet carrier for blocker, receiver, and clock-reference test. Verify per model.

5 µs

Switching speed

Frequency switching as fast as 5 microseconds on the 825-M and 871 supports frequency-hopping, fast sweeps, and tight ATE cycle times.

up to 4 ch

Phase-coherent channels

Multichannel architectures on the 855B, 865B-M-40-X, 875, and 871 deliver up to four phase-coherent outputs for arrays and MIMO.

I/Q vector

Modulation & vector

AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation across the analog line, with full I/Q vector modulation on the 875 for complex modulated waveforms.

Bench / OEM

Form factors

Benchtop touchscreen instruments, rackmount synthesizer modules, and the 845-OEM embedded design for building a source into a system.

Applications

Where these sources go to work.

Each field has its own demand on the signal, whether that is band, purity, agility, or modulation. Each one ships with an application brief covering the workflow and the configuration that fits, or submit your application.

See the antenna & EMC brief →

Specify the source with confidence.

Talk to a Berkeley Nucleonics engineer about the frequency range, phase noise, channel count, and form factor that fit your signal requirement. Call 800-234-7858 or write info@berkeleynucleonics.com.

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