Product Description

The DNA Series is a high-performance phase noise and frequency stability analyzer designed for advanced research and development applications. Its unique digital architecture enables extremely low noise measurements without the need for complex phase-locked loops. This allows for faster setup, reduced measurement errors, and improved reliability.

The system supports flexible configurations, with models covering frequency ranges from 2 MHz to 400 MHz. It can operate with internal or external references and even allows measurements between signals at different frequencies, offering unmatched versatility.

Key Benefits

Simplified measurement setup with no phase locking required

Reduced measurement errors and higher accuracy

Faster results with automated acquisition

Flexible configurations for a wide range of test scenarios

Modular versions with internal or external reference options

Application Areas

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Aerospace
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Defense
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Telecom
automated test expertise for the automotive and transportation industry including EV
ADAS Development

Key features

  • High-precision SSB phase noise analysis (dBc/Hz)
  • Accurate detection and characterization of spurious signals
  • Reliable measurement across a wide range of signal conditions
  • Comprehensive frequency stability evaluation over time
  • Supports overlapped and cross-variance methods
  • Enables detailed insight into long-term signal behavior, up to 106 second
  • Reduces measurement noise to reveal true DUT performance
  • Supports millions of averages for ultra-low noise floors
  • Improves accuracy for advanced R&D applications
  • Covers both close-in and far-from-carrier noise analysis
  • Flexible configuration across multiple decades
  • Ideal for diverse oscillator and signal source testing
  • Export measurement data in standard formats (e.g. CSV)
  • Enables further processing and custom reporting
technical specifications
RF input Ports
RF IN connector
Type-N Female, 50 ohms nominal
RF IN frequency range
2 MHz to 100 MHz (DNA 100) 2 MHz to 400 MHz (DNA 400)
RF IN measurement level

-10 dBm to +20 dBm

Input damage level

AC > +23dBm, 0V DC max

Standards supported
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Phase Noise Analyzer Performance
RF IN frequency range
2 MHz to 100 MHz (DNA 100) 2 MHz to 400 MHz (DNA 400
Measurement parameters
SSB noise (dBc/Hz), Spurious (dBc), Allan & overlapped Allan Variance, Hadamard & overlapped Hadamard variance. Fractional frequency noise chronogram.
Number of traces
20 data traces for SSB phase noise and frequency stability.
Number of markers
20
Offset frequency range
1 mHz to 1 MHz, 10 MHz typical
Phase Noise accuracy
+/- 2 dB (+/- 1 dB typical)
SSb noise sensitivity Typical residual phase noise
See table for complete values
15mmin measurement 10MHz
-137dBc/Hz@1Hz -190dBc/Hz@1MHz -121dBc/Hz@1Hz

-194dBc/Hz@10MHz
Enhanced sensitivity
Fully continuous cross-correlation method up to millions of averages
Frequency Reference
L version: external sources (single or dual) F version: internal or external sources (single or dual)
Residual Allan deviation (5MHz to400 MHz)
< 7E-14 (5Hz ENBW) < 5E-16 (5Hz ENBW)
Possibility of up to 1,000,000s
(Cross variance could typically improve by a factor of 10)
Residual spurious response level(measurement engine), excludingAC power related spurs
-50 dBc at 1 Hz offset -70 dBc at 10 Hz offset -90 dBc at 100 Hz offset <-110 dBc above 1kHz offset
Spurious detection Algorithm
Adjustable Peak detection based on noise statistical information
Measurement time
see timetable
Resolution Bandwidth
Variable settings in each independent decade based on 1024 FFTs in a cascaded continuous noise decimation chain
Internal Source output power (FVersion only)
+10 dBm +/- 3 dB

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Contact us to learn how the DNA Series can enhance your measurement capabilities and support your most demanding R&D applications.