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3.5mm Automated Tuners

MT983 Series - 2.0 to 26.5 GHz

Applications & Benefits Overview

The MT983BU01 automated tuners are optimized for a broad class of in-fixture and on-waver applications requiring flexibility, broad frequency coverage and ease of use. Based on Maury's proven non-contacting probe technology, these high-performance tuners evolve beyond outdated contacting probe technology to deliver high VSWR with superb accuracy and reliability.

As an integral component of Maury Device Characterization Solutions, these USB-interfaced automated tuners are controlled using one of three Maury Software Solutions; Maury's MT930 series IVCAD Advanced Measurement and Modeling Software; Maury's Device Characterization Software suite (ATS version 5 or later); or Maury's DLL environment.

The MT930 IVCAD software suite is the most advanced measurement and modeling software in the industry, with support for multiple load pull techniques including traditional load pull using external instrumentation, VNA-based laod pull, active load pull and hybrid load pull.

The ATS software is an integrated device characterization suite providing front-end and back-end device characterization tools for power and noise characterization.

The DLL environment enables direct interface with common programming tools such as Agilent VEE™, NI Labview™, MS Visual Basic & C/C++, and Mathworks MATLAB™.

With a tuning resolution in excess of a million impedance points and accuracy better than -40 dB over the entire Smith chart, Maury automated tuners give you the device characterization answers and critical accuracy you need to make engineering decisions with confidence. Typical applications includeload-pull for CW and pulsed or modulated C-band, X-band, Ku-band, K-band design.

The MT983 series tuner is ideal for load pull, harmonic load pull, hybrid active load pull and all automated tuner applications.

Controller

For optimum performance, the MT1020B ATS Power Distribution Hub can be used to control up to four (4) MT983 series tuners. Additionally, the MT1020D Desktop Switching Power Supply can be used to provide power to a single MT983 series tuner.

Specifications

Frequency Range
see Available Models Chart
VSWR Matching Range:
see Available Models Chart
Step Size (Probes):
62.5 microinches1
Step Size (Carriage):
355 microinches1
Connectors:
One (ea.) 3.5mm male2 & female2
1 Based on 1/2 stepping the drive motors.
2 Precision 3.5mm per Maury data sheet 5E-062.

MT983BU01
3.5mm Automated Tuner

Accessories Provided

One(1) MT1020D controller, one USB cable and one operating manual.

Recommended Accessories

8799A1 3.5mm (0.312-in. hex) torque wrench
A034E 3.5mm connector gage kit

Available Models

Model
Frequency Range
(GHz)
Matching Range
Power Capability4
Vector Repeatability (Minimum)
Insertion Loss5(Maximum)
Dimensions
Minimum
Typical3
MT983BU01
2.0 - 26.5
10:1
15:1
25W CW
250 W PEP
- 40 dB
0.6 dB
7.69" x 8.45" x 8.98"
(19.5cm x 21.5cm x
22.8cm)

3 Defined as the minimum VSWR within 70% of the frequency range.
4 Power rated at maximum VSWR.
5 With probes fully retracted.

Dimensions - Inches [cm]

Application Notes and Data Sheets

• 4T-075A Technical Data - MT983 Series - 3.5mm Automated Tuners - 2.0 to 26.5 GHz

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