Introduction
Giga-tronics 2500B Series Microwave Signal Generators
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Operation Manual, Part Number 34737, Rev C, June 30, 2011
2.3
Configuration Information
Specific information regarding each 2500B is included on the serial number label on the rear of the instrument. The
information on this label is described below.
Table 1: 2500B Serial Number Label
2500B Serial Number Label
Descriptor
Type of Information
Code
This is a two-digit manufacturing code
Model
This is a four-number code formatted as 25XXB. There are six models, each
with a different frequency range. See below.
Serial
This is a seven-digit serial number, and provides a unique identifier for each
2500B.
Opt
When options have been included in the 2500B, one or more two-digit
numbers are listed on this line of the label. For more information about
options, refer to page 130.
Model
Frequency Range
2502B
100 kHz to 2.5 GHz
2508B
2 GHz to 8 GHz
2520B
2 GHz to 20 GHz
2526B
2 GHz to 26.5 GHz
2540B
2 GHz to 40 GHz
2550B
2 GHz to 50 GHz
NOTE:
The models shown above whose frequency ranges start at 2 GHz can be ordered with Option
18, which extends the frequency range down to 100 kHz.
2.3.1
Special Configurations
When the 2500B has been configured for user-specific application(s), supplemental pages are inserted in the front of the
binder for this manual. Remove the indicated page(s) and replace it (them) with the furnished Special Configuration
supplemental page(s).
If the “Opt.” line contains a three digit number (for example, 641), there is a combination of options and/or special
modifications installed in the instrument. Information relating to these special configurations is contained in
supplemental pages included with the manual.
Information about standard options starts on page 130.
