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Technical Characteristics
Technical Characteristics
Channels
Two independent channels available as baseband or IF outputs
CH1: Single-ended and differential
CH2: Single-ended and differential
Modulation bandwidth
500 MHz per channel (1 GHz IQ bandwidth)
Resolution
N8241A: 15 bits
N8242A: 10 bits
Output spectral purity (CH1 and CH2)
Harmonic Distortion: 1 kHz to 500 MHz
• N8241A < -65 dBc for each channel
• N8242A < -50 dBc for each channel
Non-Harmonic Distortion: 1 kHz to 500 MHz
• N8241A < -65 dBc for each channel
• N8242A < -65 dBc for each channel