The ACST 1218B-24S Broadband Source is a high-performance in-housing active multiplication chain signal source designed for millimeter-wave systems operating from 330 to 500 GHz. It integrates a frequency multiplication stage with broadband amplification technology to deliver stable, low-noise output power across the full WR-2.2 waveguide band. The unit is housed in a compact metallic enclosure with standard RF and DC interfaces for straightforward laboratory or system integration.

General Specifications:

Device Type: Broadband Signal Source
Model Number: 1218B-24S
Output Frequency Range: 330 to 500 GHz
Input Frequency Range: 13.75 to 20.83 GHz
Input Port: SMA
Input Power: +4 to +6 dBm typical
Output Port: WR-2.2 (UG-387/U-M) waveguide
Output Power: -10 dBm minimum, -1 dBm typical, +1 dBm maximum
Multiplication Factor: 24
Attenuation Control: Optional (mechanical / external control depending on configuration)
Frequency Stability / Drift: 1 to 12 MHz/°C typical
Total Power Consumption: 30 W
Power Supply: 18 V DC (AC/DC adapter included)
Mechanical Size: 140 x 95 x 215 mm maximum (excluding connectors)
Weight: 2 kg maximum
Operating Temperature: 5 to 45 °C
Waveguide Output: WR-2.2, UG-387/U-M flange
RF Architecture: Active frequency multiplication chain (AMC) with broadband output stage

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