The PicoSource™ AS108 Agile Synthesizer generates signals to meet the needs of both benchtop and integrated module applications. Its broad 300 kHz to 8 GHz frequency range, fast settling and programmable phase, frequency and amplitude match it to a wide range of applications, with the added advantages of low cost, small footprint and 12 to 15 V power requirement.

The AS108 has professional-grade performance that is effective in both static and parameter-agile applications, making it a bench or field instrument for developers, scientists, educators, students, and service and installation technicians. Its speed, external clock referencing, trigger capabilities and user-programmable power-up mode all suit it to system integrations such as automated test, unmanned installations and multi-signal stimulus.

The AS108 is a full-function USB-controlled vector (IQ) modulating signal synthesizer. It is supplied with a clean, easy and efficient user interface for controlling its amplitude, frequency and phase agility; including modulations, sweeps, hopping and list modes from Microsoft Windows. Multiple synthesizers can be controlled from multiple instances of the software running on a single controlling PC or device. Remote control is also possible using the API included.

- FM, ØM and AM modulation, internal sine or external input
- External reference clock I/O and trigger I/O
- Use sweep lists to emulate schemes such as QPSK, QAM, ASK, FSK
- Adjustable dwell and trigger sweep or trigger next point modes
- Work in and convert units of measure to suit application
- Programming examples for LabVIEW, C, C#, Python, MATLAB
- Suited to bench, field and system integration applications
- USB-controlled from Windows PC and display or tablet
- Touch, mouse, keyboard or remote interface software (API included)
- Multi-unit operation with synchronized modulation, sweeps, hops and lists
- Configurable stand-alone operation mode