AR2010 USB Stick Synthesizer
User Manual
1. AR2010 USB Stick Synthesizer Overview
The AR2010 USB Stick Synthesizer product line is a low-cost, wideband PLL based line of frequency
synthesizers ideally suited for bench top test and measurement as well as low-cost small form-factor
radar and communications systems. The AR2010 is USB bus powered so it must be connected to a USB
port on the computer or through powered USB hub for operation. The output power of the AR2010 is user
adjustable in power steps dependent on the model number. The AR2010 features an internal reference
for independent operation. The AR2010 may be operated off an an externally applied reference signal
between 10 MHz and 70 MHz through the MMCX connector on the side of the AR2010, allowing the
AR2010 to be synchronized with other test equipment.
The AR2010 includes three indicator LEDs on the side of the case, a blue LED which when lit indicates
that the AR2010 has been enumerated by the computer, the reference selector LED which indicates use
of an external reference when lit and an internal reference when off, and the
Lock
LED. The
Lock
LED
indicates the lock status of the AR2010. When green, the AR2010 is locked and when red the AR2010 is
unlocked.
The AR2010 USB Stick Synthesizer is available in a black or white housing.
2. Part Number
The part number for the USB Stick Synthesizer is in the format
AR2010-XX-YY
, where
XX
is the lower
operating frequency limit in MHz or GHz and
YY
is the upper operating frequency limit in MHz or GHz.
For example,
AR2010-138-4400
identifies the USB Stick Synthesizer as having an operating range of
138 MHz to 4400 MHz and a part number of
AR2010-5-10
identifies the USB Stick Synthesizer as having
an operating range of 5 GHz to 10 GHz.
Applied Radar, Inc.
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