Tabor Lucid-R Series | RF Signal Generator, for 19" Rack Mount
- ✓ Lucid R-Series: HF/RF Signal Generator for 19" Rack. Up to 4 channels
- ✓ up to 12 GHz
- ✓ fast 100 µs switching time
- ✓ –110…+25 dBm
- ✓ SSB noise down to –138 dBc/Hz
Tabor Lucid-R Series
Radio Frequency (RF)-Signal Generator
up to 12 GHz, up to 16 channels, 19'' Rack-Mount
Parallel RF Testing
Designed for 19" rack integration, the Lucid R Series delivers up to 16 phase-coherent channels for development, production, and lab use. As an RF signal generator, the instruments produce clean RF signals for applications in RF engineering and high-frequency technology; when required, they also operate as an HF measuring instrument. Existing signal generators of the Rack Mount Model and devices can be integrated seamlessly.
Precision & Performance
The
RF generator of the R Series combines low phase noise with fast switching and delivers stable RF signals for precise measurements across a wide frequency range. High channel density provides maximum flexibility, while the wide level range ensures dependable results. Power reserves secure the required levels per frequency/signal.
Modulation & Workflow
The RF signal generator supports AM (Amplitude Modulation), FM (Frequency Modulation), and PM (Phase Modulation) as well as pulse/pattern and sweep for realistic test scenarios. In list mode (frequency/level lists), the R Series steps deterministically through predefined points and thus shortens switching times.
Integration
Via LAN/USB and SCPI, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or C++, the high-frequency generator integrates smoothly into existing systems. Software tools for displaying results make it easy to share relevant information. Matching accessories and cables enable flexible setups; function generators can also be integrated with ease.
Compact build, big performance
Engineered for professional applications in both analog and digital environments, the series excels wherever compact dimensions and high channel counts are essential—from prototypes to production.
Optimize your test environment with the Lucid R-Series.
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Variants
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel configuration | Up to 16 phase-coherent channels in a 19″ 3U chassis (1U up to 4 channels). |
| Ultra-fast switching time | <100 µs (FS option), standard 500 µs. |
| Phase noise (typ.) at 10 kHz offset | 1 GHz −138 dBc/Hz, 2 GHz −133 dBc/Hz, 3 GHz −130 dBc/Hz, 6 GHz −124 dBc/Hz, 12 GHz −118 dBc/Hz |
| Interfaces | USB (Host & Device), LAN (1000/100/10 BASE-T) |
| Remote control | Via MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, C++, VB, CVI |
| Modulations | AM, FM, PM, Pulse, Pattern, Sweep |
| Memory | Removable SD card |
| Frequency resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Phase offset | 0.01° |
| Output power | amplitude 0.01 dB |
| Return loss | −10 dB |
| Accuracy | ±1 dB typ. |
| Harmonics | −50 dBc |
| Subharmonics | −55 dBc |
| Non-harmonics | −90 dBc typ. |
| Modulation | ±360°, rate DC to 100 kHz |
| Pulse modulation (option) | min. 32 ns, max. up to 20 days (pattern modulation) |
| Sweep | Frequency, amplitude, and list sweep, dwell time 10 µs to 1000 s |
| Internal stability | ±25 ppb max. |
| Aging | ±3 ppm over 20 years |
| Warm-up time | 30 minutes |
| External reference | 10/100 MHz (BNC, ±2 ppm locking range) |
| Reference output | 10/100 MHz (sine, 3–7 dBm) |
| Power supply | 90–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz |
| Power consumption | 1U = 100 W, 3U = 400 W |
| Dimensions | 450 × 43 × 500 mm, weight 6 kg |
| Dimensions | 450 × 129 × 500 mm, weight 12 kg |
| Operating environment | 0–40 °C, up to 85% RH |
| Certifications | CE, IEC61010-1, IEC61326-1 |
| Calibration interval | 2 years |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Options & Accessories
| Manufacturer number | Name |
|---|---|
| PLS | Pulse Modulation Function |
| PAT | Pattern Modulation Function |
| ELP | Extended Low-Power Range (–150 dBc) |
| EPR | Extended Power Range (–130 dBc to +27 dB) |
| FS | Fast Switching Option (100 µs switching time) |
| EMU | Emulator Package; includes emulators for Keysight, R&S, AnaPico, Holzworth |
| STN | Lucid Desktop Stand – for secure upright positioning of the device |
| WE | Warranty Extension, 1 year |
| W-Rack | Rack Mounting |
Scope of Delivery
| Scope of delivery |
|---|
| LUCID rack unit (19", 2U) |
| Power cord (country-specific) |
| USB cable |
| Software, drivers, and user manual (download) |
Applications
| Application examples | |
|---|---|
| Research and development / laboratory environments | Flexible control via GUI software or programming with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, C++, VB, and CVI. Ideal for experimental setups requiring many channels or precise synchronization. |
| ATE and production lines | Designed for use in automatic test equipment (ATE) and production environments where high channel count, fast switching times, and signal purity are required. |
| Aerospace and defense | Generation of signal bursts and chirps commonly required in radar and communication systems. |
| Simulation of CW interferers (continuous wave interferers) | Provision of modulated signals such as AM, FM, PM, pulse, pattern, and sweep for testing radio and defense systems. |
| Multi-channel and phase-coherent applications | Synchronized or independent RF channels for complex test systems. Up to 16 phase-coherent channels in a compact rack, saving space and cost in laboratories and test environments. |
| Communication systems (analog and digital) | Full support for analog communication signals through integrated modulation types. Suitable for RF signal testing with high signal quality. |
| Safety-critical applications | Removable SD card enables secure operation in protected environments such as defense and aerospace. |
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Supplier
Since its founding in 1971, Tabor Electronics has become a world-leading supplier of world-class measurement and test equipment. Tabor has earned this reputation through both quality craftsmanship and innovative engineering. Its broad portfolio includes hardware products such as pulse, function and arbitrary waveform generators, as well as high-voltage, signal and digital amplifiers. Platforms based on different frequency ranges are complemented with waveform or modulation software. Technologically leading, Tabor offers the best combination of performance, reliability and price/performance ratio. Tabor products are used in a wide range of applications, in industry and research.