Saelig's Comb Generators come in 3 and 3.5 oz.
Press Release Summary:
Available in TBCG1 and TBCG2 models, TekBox TBCGx Comb Generators are used for testing radiated noise measurements. TBCG1 generator comes in 3.2 x 2.4 x 1.1 in. size and powered by 9V alkaline cell. With built-in dipole antenna, TBCG1 is used to emit vertically or horizontally-polarized signals and consumes current of 175mA. TBCG2 generator comes with N female input connector and N male output connector. Featuring input frequency of 1MHz to 350MHz, TBCG2 measures 3.2 x 1.1 x 1.1 in.
Original Press Release:
Saelig Introduces TekBox TBCGx Comb Generators For EMC testing
-comb generators are useful for testing radiated noise measurements and shielding effectiveness
Saelig Company, Inc. announces the availability of two new TekBox TBCGx Comb Generators for EMC testing. The TBCG1 is a radiating comb generator with an internal dipole antenna and a base frequency of 100MHz. It radiates a comb spectrum that is characterized up to 6GHz. The comb generator is intended as a quick reference for testing radiated noise measurements in anechoic chambers, TEM/GTEM cells, shielded chambers, or to gauge the effectiveness of cable shielding and other shielding materials. With its built-in dipole antenna the TBCG1 can be used in three orientations to emit vertically- or horizontally-polarized signals. It is a compact and portable device, powered by a 9V alkaline cell. Being self-contained and battery-powered, there are no cables to disrupt the emitted field.
The TBCG2 is a versatile, passive comb generator/frequency multiplier which takes a square-wave input and creates a wide spectrum of comb frequencies. Based on a step-recovery diode design, this comb signal generator is optimized for an overall flat spectrum with an output frequency range from 1MHz to 2.5GHz. The recommended drive power is between +10 dBm and +20 dBm with an input frequency of 1MHz to 350MHz. The TBCG2’s capability to work with such low drive frequencies makes it also suitable for the measurement of cable resonances. Cables on a product can themselves act as an antenna, causing radiated emissions and possible compliance test failures. They can resonate at their half-wave frequency and magnify any harmonic currents in the cable shield near that resonance. The resonant frequency of cables and wires in a product or system can be characterized by injecting harmonic energy from a comb generator into the cable and observing the resultant resonances on a spectrum analyzer; a primary peak will show where the harmonic content is resonant.
Every EMC test engineer should own a harmonic comb generator that produces a simultaneous set of harmonically related CW signals whose spacing is based on a fundamental oscillator frequency. The harmonic amplitudes produced are consistent and can be used as a frequency and amplitude calibrator, insuring, for example, that a semi-anechoic test chamber is reading correctly from day to day. Simply place the TBCG1 generator on a turntable and measure specific harmonics each day and record the trend data. Loose connectors or bad cables can be detected by comparing the current readings with past data. This will fulfill the requirement for “equipment verification testing” as specified in ISO 17025.
TBCG1 Radiating Comb Generator Specifications:
- Base frequency: 100MHz
- Comb spectrum: 30MHz - 6GHz
- Tolerance: +/- 2.5dB
- Power supply: 9V alkaline battery
- Current consumption: 175mA
- Dimensions: 3.2” x 2.4” x 1.1”
- Weight (incl. 9V battery): 3oz
TBCG2 Comb Generator Specifications:
- Input Power: +10 dBm to +20 dBm; 25 dBm max.
- Input Frequency: 1MHz to 350MHz
- Comb spectrum: 1MHz - 2.5GHz
- Input connector: N female
- Output connector: N male
- Dimensions: 3.2” x 1.1” x 1.1”
- Weight: 3.5oz
Manufactured by Singapore-based Tekbox Digital Solutions, the TekBox TBCGx Comb Generators are available now from their authorized North American distributor Saelig Company, Inc. Fairport, NY.
About Saelig Company Inc.
Founded in 1988 in Rochester, New York, Saelig is a North American distributor with a growing reputation for finding and sourcing remarkable, unique test and measurement and control products and components for use in a wide variety of industries. Products lines are continuously added from sources across the globe, and are offered at competitive prices, accompanied by full in-house technical support, exceptional customer service, and fast delivery. For full details of available product lines, please visit www.saelig.com.
Contact:
Alan Lowne
President
Saelig Company, Inc.
71 Perinton Parkway
Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 385-1750
Fax: 585-385-1768
Email: info@saelig.com
