Multichannel Frequency Comparator VCH-315M

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Multichannel Frequency Comparator VCH-315M Multichannel frequency comparator VCH-315M is intended for precise phase and frequency instability measurements. It contains 8 identical measuring channels and performs synchronous high precision phase and frequency comparison of 5, 10 and 100 MHz signals, which allows using cross-correlation methods for instability estimation. Each channel includes two inputs for measured signals (“fx” and “fy”).

Key applications

– verification of metrological parameters of precision frequency signals sources;
– time and frequency etalon systems;
– computed control measurement systems;
– scientific research measurements.

Device control, collecting and display of measurement results are carried out by computer using RS-232, USB or LAN interfaces.

Manual for VCH-315M
– Operational Manual download
– User Guide download

Specifications

Input signals: 5, 10 or 100 MHz nominal frequency, (0.8−1.2) V into (50±1) Ohm load.
Maximal measured relative frequency difference: ±5.0·10 –9
Noise passband: 3 Hz.

Frequency instability, introduced by multichannel frequency comparator VCH-315M (at zero frequency difference between input signals, and on condition of temperature changing not more than ±1,0 °С per hour within the operating temperature range), is displayed in the table:

Averaging interval Frequency instability, noise floor *
1 channel mode (ADEV) 2 channel mode (cross-ADEV)
1 s 6.0·10 −14 2.0·10 −14
10 s 2.0·10 −14 3.0·10 −15
100 s 3.0·10 −15 1.0·10 −15
1 hour 3.0·10 −16 2.0·10 −16
1 day 1.0·10 −16
*Specified under condition: ambient temperature changing rate <1 °С/hour.

Power: AC (220±22) V, (50±2) Hz, or DC (22−30) V.

Power consumption is not more than 40 VA (for AC) and not more than 35 W (for DC)
Weight is not more than 12 kg.
Warranty: 3 years.
Dimensions (W×H×D): 133.0×483.0×325.0 mm.