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COLBY INSTRUMENTS XT-100 VERSION 1.0 OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL
XT-100 Technical Specications
Model XT-100
Serial Number 21090000
Firmware Version 1.00
Channel 1 625.0 ps
Signal Input Range 0 - 18 GHz
Minimum Step Resolution 0.25 ps
Maximum Delay Range 625 ps, 2.50 ns, 5.00 ns, 10.0 ns, 20.0 ns, 50.0 ns, 80.0 ns, 100.0 ns
Nominal Delay 3.30 ns
Accuracy of Delay +/- 0.12 ps σ = 0.05
S21 Typical Insertion Loss
1.0 dB + 1.0 dB x f[GHz] for 0 to 2.0 GHz
3.0 dB + 0.8 dB x f[GHz – 2.0] for 2 to 4.5 GHz
6.6 dB + 0.8 dB x f[GHz – 4.5] for 4.5 to 18.0 GHz
S11 Typical Return Loss
15 dB to 1 GHz
10 dB to 3 GHz
8 dB to 4.5 GHz
Phase Shift Step Resolution 0.18 ° per 1 GHz
Total Phase Shift at 1 GHz 225°, 900°, 1800°, 3600°, 7200°, 18000°, 28800°, 36000°
Total Phase Shift at 5 GHz 1125°, 4500°, 9000°, 18000°, 36000°, 90000°, 144000°, 180000°
Switching Speed* 250 ms – 6500 ms
External Trigger no
Ethernet TCP/IP yes
Serial RS-232 yes
MT-100A optional
Web Browser UI yes
Microwave Relays Rated 5m MTBF
Recommended Service Interval 500,000 operations or 1 year
Min frequency for 360° phase shift coverage 1.6 GHz, 400 MHz, 200 MHz, 100 MHz, 50 MHz, 20 MHz, 12.5 MHz, 10 MHZ
Power Handling Capability
10W CW, 50W peak
*Operating at sustained high power levels while changing delay settings or “hot
switching” will signicantly reduce operational lifetime of instrument.
AC Supply 85 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Operating Temperature 10 to 30 deg. C
Physical Dimensions 12" L x 16 3/4" W x 3 1/2" H (2U)
Weight 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs.) to 5.0 kg (11 lbs.)
*depending on network latency