AnaPico Switzerland has been delivering the APVSG series of single- and multi-channel vector signal generators (VSGs) for the past three years. A notable new feature has recently been added: the capability to generate radar and electronic warfare (EW) signals based on pulse descriptor words (PDWs). Each PDW can describe a single pulse with sophisticated intra-pulse modulation. Users can compile a list of PDWs offline, following an AnaPico-specific PDW data structure and upload it into the APVSG’s internal memory for playback and radar signal generation at frequencies up to 40 GHz. The multi-channel, highly phase-coherent APVSG also supports the generation of multi-stream signals, accurately feeding radar antenna arrays with precise beam angles and power information. Additional features like low phase noise and fast switching further demonstrate the APVSG’s suitability for these applications.
Moreover, AnaPico has developed specialized firmware that supports system-level power and phase calibration in a significantly shorter time. The associated algorithm reduces the required number of calibration points while achieving the desired calibration precision. The APVSG is a cost-effective platform offering a modulation bandwidth of 400 MHz and a radar pulse repetition rate of up to 500,000 pulses per second.
AnaPico is an ISO9001:2015 certified technology leader developing, manufacturing and supplying RF and microwave test and measurement instruments for a wide range of civil and governmental applications. AnaPico strives to be the independent developer and global supplier of high-quality RF and microwave test and measurement instruments with unique features and outstanding performance, combining “Swissness” and cost-efficiency. All of our products are 100 percent developed and manufactured in Switzerland.
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