HMC-T2000 User’s Manual HMC119983 Rev 1
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The following nomenclature is affixed to the signal generator front and back panels:
HITTITE MODEL NUMBER:
HMC-T2000 four-digit alphanumeric, front panel.
This user’s guide should be thoroughly read in depth and reviewed again completely before
attempting to unpack, install or operate the SG unit.
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Package Contents
The SG unit and packaging material weigh approximately 7.5 pounds. Before
unpacking, check for any physical damage to the shipping container. If any
noticeable damage is observed, immediately contact Hittite Microwave Corporation.
Carefully open the shipping container and inspect the SG unit for any visible signs of damage.
Save the shipping container to repackage the SG unit, or for submitting necessary damage
claims to the transporter. Remove the documentation packet and any other separately
supplied components before attempting to remove the SG unit from the shipping
container. It is highly recommended as a preventative measure, to exercise antistatic
safeguards when handling the SG unit.
Verify that all of the following components are included with the shipment:
Item
Quantity
HMC-T2000 Signal Generator
1
AC Wall Power Supply
1
AC Power Cord
1
CD ROM (Contains User manuals and software)
1
Calibration Certificate
1
HMC-T2000 Quick Start Guide
1
Table 1: Packing List
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General Overview of instrument capabilities
The HMC-T2000 is a single channel frequency synthesizer. The block diagram for this unit is
shown in figure 1. This unit provides one RF output channel with programmable output
frequency and output power. The output frequency range is programmable from
700MHz to
8GHz
in
1 MHz increments. The synthesizer provides an internal 10 MHz reference source
