The RFX-3170 from Mercury Systems is a Microwave Downconverter that converts an input frequency from 0.5-18 GHz to 750-1250 MHz with a tuning resolution of 10 kHz. It provides 10-30 dB of gain in 1 dB steps. This converter provides 70 dB of image rejection, has a 3rd order SFDR of more than 60 dB, and spurious levels of better than -70 dBc. It includes fully modernized microwave components and a microprocessor for up-to-date performance capabilities and advanced current circuity and components to ensure a long life.
This downconverter can be configured to become Search and Scanning tuners. The downconverter has two modes for Search: List Mode and Step/Scan. With this option, the tuning speed increases to 600 uSec, and a TTL trigger line is brought to the front panel. Triggered pulses can be used to enable auto scanning or single, user-actuated individual steps. Controls for search can be configured using SCPI commands or the GUI.
The RFX-3170 has a complete SCPI-based command set accessible over a choice of Ethernet or serial ports. GUI solutions are browser-based and usable on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. It is available in legacy ATR and half ATR chassis, for form/fit/function compatibility with established standards. The converter requires an AC supply of 115/230 V and consumes less than 60 W of power.
