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Electronics => RF, Microwave, Ham Radio => Topic started by: QuasiCoherent on February 01, 2024, 09:33:37 am
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I have a new project in sensing and interferometry that i am trying to bring up... for this, I will need a vector signal generator (as a reference point to test against) that can operate into X-band. My target frequency is 10Ghz, and I am looking primarily to phase-modulate the waveform. I am wondering what units (if any) are known to be budget-friendly (<5K USD), particularly those that might have known hackable upgrade paths to enable internal ARB features. I am expecting most any of these units will also have atleast some IQ inputs externally, but an internal ARB would be nice (if I have no luck, I will buy one of my trusted Siglent IQ ARBs and use that...)
I know 10 Ghz is a lot to ask for, just wondering if anyone had some tips.