Atec Aeroflex-RDL_NTS-1000B - Manual (Page 2)

NTS-1000B
Phase Noise
Analyzer
Proven Measurement Technique
The NTS-1000B Phase Noise Analyzer uses
the proven “delay-line discriminator” mea-
surement technique to accurately measure
Phase Noise at offsets between 10 Hz and 1
MHz. The NTS-1000B performs a precise cali-
bration at the measured frequency before
every measurement to insure measurement
accuracy.
Self Contained
The RDL Model NTS-1000B Phase Noise
Analyzer is a unique instrument that, for
the first time, allows phase noise testing of
every part. An FFT digital signal processor
and vibration-hardened delay line are con-
tained inside the unit. No external signal
generator or outside computer are
required.
Easy To Use
Measurements are made by simply push-
ing the “start measurement” button or
sending an IEEE bus command. No spe-
cial training or skills are required to
operate the RDL Model NTS-1000B.
Phase locking is not required. Automatic
“pass/fail” analysis of phase noise levels
and spurious levels is provided. These
levels are user defined and the results
can be reported over the IEEE-488 bus.
Fast Measurements
The “measurement range” and “number of
FFT averages” are selectable by the user to
optimize measurement time. The NTS-
1000B only measures in the selected range
to minimize the measurement time. In
production applications, where extreme-
ly fast measurements are needed, the
NTS-1000B can measure and report
the results in less than 2 seconds.
Typical measurement time for a
full range measurement, 10 Hz to
1 MHz, with 100 FFT averages,
is only 30 seconds, including an
automatic calibration.