TWISTER Instrument Specifications

This page is for prospective users of TWISTER, and lists its basic performance specifications.  Please reach out to one of the TWISTER team members if you have further questions.

TWISTER is comprised of several instruments:

  • Keysight E8257D signal generator  (qty 2) IMG 2418
    • 2.4mm connectors
    • 2.4 to 2.9mm adapters
    • Ultra low phase noise
    • 1 GHz in/out on rear panel
    • Frequency range 250kHz to 31.8 GHz

 

 

  • Keysight M8195A Arbitrary Waveform Generator IMG 2416
    • 16 GSa memory
    • 2 channels, 65 GSa/s
    • M9502A 2-slot AXle chassis
    • M9537A AXle embedded PC controller

 

  • Keysight DSOV254A Oscilloscope  IMG 2417
    • 25 GHz bandwidth, 80/40 GSa/s 4 Ch
    • 100 Mpts/ch memory
    • 500 GB SSD drive

  

  • High Frequency Up/Down converters in 4 bands 
    • 110-170 GHz (D band)
    • 140-220 GHz (G-band)
    • 220-330 GHz (H-band)
    • 330-500 GHz (Y-band) IMG 2420