TAC-3290 Microwave Tuner

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Delivering High Performance Microwave Downconversion to Harsh Environments

The TAC-3290 tuner product family brings unparalleled flexibility and high performance microwave frequency conversion to users in harsh, space-constrained environments. Analyze more effectively and collect a wider range of signals with smaller single-channel (TAC-3290) and dual-channel (TAC-3294) RF options. Maximize digitizer results from signal records and downstream equipment with complete control over the output frequency and bandwidth.

  • Tune any RF input frequency from 0.5 to 26.5 GHz with optional frequency extensions to  50 GHz
  • Tune any IF output from 0.5 to 4.5 GHz
  • Selectable bandwidths of 500, 1000 and 2000 MHz

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  • Dynamically set intermediate frequency and bandwidth
  • Multi-mission support by optimizing the frequency on the fly
  • Maximize digitizer compatibility with agile IF output

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EXPLORE FEATURES, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS

FeaturesKey SpecificationsOrdering Info
Features

Multiple Bandwidths, Tunable IF

  • Dynamically configure the IF center frequency and bandwidth 

Wideband Operation

  • Tuning up 26.5 GHz and 50 GHz with optional extension module, up to 2 GHz intermediate bandwidth

Phase Coherent

  • Multiple phase-coherent configurations available

GUI- and SCPI-Based Interfaces

  • Complete SCPI-based command set accessible over Ethernet or serial ports
  • Browser-based, GUI interface

 

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Key Specifications

RF Inputs

  • Primary: 1.0–18 GHz, 1.0–26.5 GHz
  • Optional Secondary: 18–26.5 GHz, 26.5–40 GHz, 18–40 GHz
  • Optional Low Band: Tunes down to 100 MHz

IF Outputs

  • Selectable Bandwidths: 500, 1000, 2000 MHz
  • Gain: 10–50 dB, 1 dB steps
  • AGC: Pout 0 to -20 dBm, with input range -10 to -50 dBm

General

  • Remote Ports: RS-232 and Ethernet
  • Control Methods: SCPI-based, browser-based GUI

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Ordering Info

Model

  • TAC-3290 Base Unit: Tuner, 0.5–26.5GHz
  • TAC-3294 Dual Channel Unit: Tuner, 0.5–26.5GHz

Options: Input Extensions

  • FXTX-35: Extends input to 44GHz
  • FXTX-35-C: Extends to 44GHz

Options: Accessories

  • -DCC: DC cable assembly with 2-pin LEMO connector, 24 inches in length
  • -TFX: Test Adapter fixture for M&C Controls.  Includes circuit card plus Opt -MXC cable harness with 16-pin LEMO and Molex connectors
  • -MXC: Cable harness with 16 pin M&C Control LEMO and Molex connectors

Other Factory Options

  • -ATT: Adds input attenuator
  • -LN: Improves phase noise
  • -SWP: Fast step/sweep/search
  • -M, -S: Master/slave option
  • -C: Phase coherent option
  • -2U: Benchtop chassis
  • -AGC: Adds output level control

 

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AGILE IF

BE READY FOR ANYTHING

  • Dynamically set intermediate frequency and bandwidth
  • Multi-mission support by optimizing the frequency on the fly
  • Maximize digitizer compatibility with agile IF output

LEARN MORE

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