Comb Generator Emitter CGE01 – 50 MHz to 18 GHz
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The Comb Generator Emitter 01 (CGE01) is a compact, battery-powered, reference signal source that generates a broadband radiated and/or conducted output up to 18 GHz. When used as a verification reference source, the known output allows unknowns within systems or components to be measured or calculated. The compact size allows small enclosures to be evaluated when used as a reference source for shielding effectiveness measurements.
The CGE01 can be supplied with a 50 Ω SMA output connector (CGE01C) for direct connection to conducted test systems, or to an external antenna in order to generate test fields for evaluating radiated emission test systems. Alternatively, to achieve the best repeatability and compactness for purely radiated applications, the CGE01 can be supplied with an integrated antenna (CGE01R).
The CGE01 harmonic steps can be switched between 80 MHz and 100 MHz as standard, allowing more frequency points to be measured than is possible with a fixed-frequency source. A 50 MHz/80 MHz step option is available by special request, allowing measurements compliant with chamber validations above 1 GHz according to CISPR 16.
Key Features
- Stable Output
- Conducted and radiated options
- 50 MHz to 18 GHz output
- 50 MHz step size
- Compact and Portable
Features/Applications
Features
- Stable output; repeatable measurements
- Conducted and radiated options; evaluation of both conducted and radiated systems
- 50 MHz to 18 GHz output; applications across a broad frequency spectrum
- 50 MHz step size; complies with CISPR 16 validation methods
- Compact and portable; comparisons between sites and environments, shielding effectiveness measurements even of small enclosures
- Battery powered; no power or interconnecting cables affecting measurements
Applications
- CISPR 16 verifications
- Shielding effectiveness of small enclosures e.g. PCs, servers, wireless communications equipment
- Radiated measurement systems validation and verification
- Reference source for
- Daily pre-test verification checks if required by the accreditation authorities
- Long-term performance monitoring
- Spectrum analyser / receiver pre-checks
- Investigation of reverberation (mode stirred) chamber behaviour
- Characterisation of filter performance
- Cable loss measurements
- Inter-laboratory test programs
- Proficiency test programs
Specifications
Frequency Range
- 50 MHz to 18 GHz direct connection into a 50 Ω system
- 1 GHz to 18 GHz radiated using the integral antenna (CGE01R) or additional monocone antenna (CGE01C)
Step Size
- 80 MHz or 100 MHz switchable (50 MHz or 80 MHz switchable version available to special order)
Output connector
- 50 Ω SMA socket (CGE01C only)
Temperature stability
- 1 to 16 GHz: <0.5 dB, or 100 MHz to 18 GHz: <2 dB, at an ambient temperature of 15 °C to 35 °C
Time Stability
- Typically <1 dB over a 12 month period
Dimensions
- CGE01C with battery pack – 76 mm diameter × 64 mm (74 mm incl. connector)
- CGE01C without battery pack – 76 mm diameter × 18 mm (28 mm incl. connector)
- CGE01R with battery pack – 76 mm diameter × 92 mm
- CGE01R without battery pack – 76 mm diameter × 46 mm
Weight
- Approx 550g (including battery)
Power Supply
- 5 V 2 AHr battery pack. External input 4.75 V to 7.5 V, 300 mA
Operating time
- 6.5 hours typical with a fully charged battery pack
Indicators
- Mode 1; 80 MHz steps
- Mode 2; 50 MHz or 100MHz steps
Kits
Standard Order Kits
CGE01KIT01 – Standard CGE01C comb generator emitter (conducted output) kit
Parts included
- CGE01C comb generator emitter with SMA output connector
- CAL13 – conducted output power measurement, 0 GHz to 18 GHz
CGE01KIT02 – Standard CGE01R comb generator emitter (radiated output) kit
Parts included
- CGE01R comb generator emitter with integral antenna
- CAL09 – radiated electric field strength measurement, at 3 m in a FAR, 1 GHz to 18 GHz
CGE01KIT03 – Enhanced CGE01C comb generator emitter (conducted and radiated output) kit
Parts included
- CGE01C comb generator emitter with SMA output connector
- MCN02 – detachable monocone antenna
- CAL13 – Standard conducted output power measurement, 0 GHz to 18 GHz
Special order kits: 50 MHz & 80 MHz switchable comb step size
CGE01KIT04 – CGE01C comb generator emitter (conducted output) kit
Parts included
- CGE01C comb generator emitter with SMA output connector
- CAL13 – conducted output power measurement, 0 GHz to 18 GHz
CGE01KIT05 – Standard CGE01R comb generator emitter (radiated output) kit
Parts included
- CGE01R comb generator emitter with integral antenna
- CAL09 – radiated electric field strength measurement, at 3 m in a FAR, 1 GHz to 18 GHz
CGE01KIT06 – Enhanced CGE01C comb generator emitter (conducted and radiated output) kit
Parts included
- CGE01C comb generator emitter with SMA output connector
- MCN02 – detachable monocone antenna
- CAL13 – Standard conducted output power measurement, 0 GHz to 18 GHz
All kits supplied with
- BP01 5 V 2 AHr rechargeable battery pack
- BCH04 universal input battery charger
- Hard case
- Manual
Accessories
MCN03 – 1 GHz to 6 GHz (optimum) 120 mm diameter monocone antenna
BP01 – 5 V 2 AHr detachable battery pack
Manufacturer's Calibrations
CAL13 – Conducted output power
- 0 GHz to 18 GHz, measured using a spectrum analyser (CGE01C only)
CAL09 – Radiated field strength
- 1 GHz to 18 GHz, measured at 3 m in a FAR using a spectrum analyser (CGE01R or CGE01C with monocone antenna only)
Typical Output Measurement Graphs
On the 24th May 2022 at the Darrington Golf Club, near Pontefract, the team from Eurofins E&E UK will be covering UKCA & CE Marking and the Technical File, with the Wurth team covering EMI Shielding and Power Integrity.
