Aeroflex Adds Differential I/Q Output to 3410 Series to Help RFIC Makers Improve Noise Rejection in Designs; Signal Generators Add Feature Now Required by Many RF ASICs and ICs.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers STEVENAGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2004 Aeroflex Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARXX) today announced it has added differential I/Q I/Q Inphase and Quadrature output to its 3410 series signal generator A signal generator, also known variously as a test signal generator, function generator, tone generator, arbitrary waveform generator, or frequency generator family for improved testing of RF integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. (RFICs). Today, most RF communications ICs with I/Q modulators use differential input ports to separate the I and Q signals and eliminate the effects of common mode interference. The separation of the chip inputs cancels out noise effects and improves the quality of the mobile phone or other end-user product where the RFIC RFIC Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit RFIC Radio Frequency Interface Chip is used. "By adding differential I/Q outputs to the back panel of the 3410 series signal generators, we offer the customer a unique solution," said Peter Spurr, signal generator product manager, Aeroflex. "We believe no other manufacturer offers the differential output to RFIC manufacturers with the necessary 3V bias voltage See bias. , while at the same time providing a full 4V peak-to-peak signal, a capability required by their designs. Until now, RFIC designers had to build their own test rig or bolt together two test boxes. We provide an inexpensive one-box solution." About the 3410 Series and Differential I/Q Output Option The 3410 series is a family of portable, lightweight signal generators covering a wide range of carrier frequencies up to 4 GHz. High quality analog and vector modulation capabilities make these signal generators ideal for research, development and manufacturing applications. The 3410 series Differential I/Q Output Option 009 can be ordered new with the product or sent to the factory for upgrade on existing 3410 series products. It requires the installation of the arbitrary waveform generator An arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) is a piece of electronic test equipment used to generate electrical waveforms. These waveforms can be either repetitive or single-shot (once only) in which case some kind of triggering source is required (internal or external). (Option 005) and is not available with Pulse Modulation pulse modulation n. A system of modulation in which pulses are altered and controlled in order to represent the message to be communicated. Noun 1. (Option 006). Key Specifications of the 3410 Series Differential I/Q Output Option
Carrier Frequency / 3410 Series
Range: 250 kHz to 2 GHz (3412)
250 kHz to 3 GHz (3413)
250 kHz to 4 GHz (3414)
I/Q Bias Voltages
Range: Independent I and Q channel bias voltages
settable within the range of +/- 3V
Differential Offset Voltage
Range: +/- 300mV
Resolution: 100uV nominal
Accuracy (CW): +/- 2% +/-3.3mV max, +/- 1% +/- 0.7mV typical
IQ Signal Amplitude
Amplitude 22.4mV to 4V peak to peak per channel
Price and Availability The 3410 series signal generators with Option 009 for differential I/Q output are available immediately upon receipt of order. The 3410 series is priced starting at U.S. $17,000 depending upon options ordered. Differential I/Q Output Option 009 is U.S. $1,500. About Aeroflex Aeroflex Incorporated is a global provider of high technology solutions to the aerospace, defense and broadband communications markets. The Company's diverse technologies allow it to design, develop, manufacture and market a broad range of test, measurement and microelectronic products. The Company's common stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol ARXX and is included in the S&P SmallCap 600 index. Additional information concerning Aeroflex Incorporated can be found on the Company's website: www.aeroflex.com. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release regarding Aeroflex's financial position, business outlook, business strategy and plans and objectives of its management for future operations are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . When used in this press release, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Aeroflex or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of Aeroflex's management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to its management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to, competitive factors and pricing pressures, the integration of the business of each of MCE See Media Center Edition. Technologies, Celerity ce·ler·i·ty n. Swiftness of action or motion; speed. See Synonyms at haste. [French célérité, from Old French, from Latin celerit Systems and the Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Group with Aeroflex, changes in legal and regulatory requirements Regulatory requirements are part of the process of drug discovery and drug development. Regulatory requirements describe what is necessary for a new drug to be approved for marketing in any particular country. , technological change or difficulties, product development risks, commercialization difficulties and general economic conditions. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to the future and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc Aeroflex's financial condition, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. Aeroflex does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements. |
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