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Coaxial Noise Sources (k2000)

Precision coaxial noise sources engineered for noise figure measurements, receiver testing and broadband RF applications, offering excellent ENR stability, fast switching performance and calibrated operation across wide frequency ranges.

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k2000 – Coaxial Noise Sources, 10MHz to 90GHz

Precision coaxial noise sources designed for receiver testing, noise figure measurements, broadband RF applications and ultra-fast switching performance.

The k2000 Series Coaxial Noise Sources embody excellent stability with temperature and voltage. They are well suited for receiver testing, noise figure measurements, and any application requiring broad bandwidth and fast switching time.

Like all kTB noise sources, the k2000 Series features hermetically sealed noise diodes and each noise source is supplied with calibration data for the full frequency band.

Custom ENR, frequency and package requirements are available. Contact kTB sales regarding your requirements.

Datasheet
Model Frequency Range ENR (dB) Flatness (dB) VSWR DC Bias RF Connector
K2218A 10 MHz to 18 GHz 28 ±1.5 2:1 +28V @ 20mA (max) SMA (F)
K2118A 10 MHz to 18 GHz 15 ±1.5 2:1 +28V @ 20mA (max) SMA (F)
K2318A 10 MHz to 18 GHz 20 to 24 - 2:1 +28V @ 20mA (max) SMA (F)
K2201A 10 MHz to 1 GHz 30 to 35 ±1 2:1 +28V @ 20mA (max) SMA (F)
K2208B 1 GHz to 18 GHz 23 to 27 ±1 2:1 +28V @ 20mA (max) SMA (F)
K2240A 2 GHz to 40 GHz >20 - - +28V @ 20mA (max) 2.92mm (F)
K2250A 2 GHz to 50 GHz ≥20 - ≤3.0:1 +28V @ 20mA (max) 1.85mm (F)
K2267A 2 GHz to 67 GHz ≥15 - ≤3.0:1 +28V @ 20mA (max) 1.85mm (F)
K2290A 2 GHz to 90 GHz >15 - - +28V @ 20mA (max) 1.0mm (F)

General Specifications

  • Noise output rise and fall times: Less than 1μs
  • Noise output variation with temperature: Less than 0.01 dB/°C
  • Operating temperature: -55 to +85 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to +125 °C
  • Input power: +28 VDC 20 mA typical
  • Noise output: 14 to 30 dB