Data Sheet
NC500 / 500SM Series
200 kHz to 5 GHz
Noise Modules for bite
The NC500 (through hole) and NC500SM (surface mount) Series
noise modules are an economical solution for built-in test re-
quirements. They contain complete bias circuits and require no
external components.
The surface mount package is suitable for mounting on mi-
crostrip. The modules produce extremely flat output power ver-
sus frequency characteristic that is insensitive to temperature
and voltage variations.
The NC500 Series modules are housed in a TO-8 metal can,
and require 0.2 to 5 mA, while the 500SM Series modules
are housed in a surface mount plastic package. Both typically
require 5 mA and produce a minimum of 31 dB enr of white
Gaussian noise. The NC510 and 510SM Series typically require
15 mA and have higher output with a minimum of 51 dB enr.
Typical applications for these noise modules include built-in test
equipment (bite), signal strength meters for cellular, pcs, catv,
calibrators, spectrum analyzers, radar warning receivers (rwr),
and dither A/D quantization error. Noise Com can optimize
frequency range, voltage and output levels for specific applica-
tions. Most models are available from stock.
• Built-in test equipment (bite)
• Signal strength meters for cellular, pcs and catv
• Calibrators
• Spectrum analyzers
• Radar warning receivers (rwr)
• Dither A/D quantization error
• Gain-bandwidth product testing
When ordering, add the suffix “SM” to the model number to
denote the surface mount version. If the suffix is not included,
the drop-in version (through hole) will be supplied.
(Optional custom screening available)
Applications
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Model For
+12 V Supply
NC501/12
NC502/12
NC503/12
NC504/12
NC505/12
NC506/12
NC511/12
NC512/12
NC513/12
Model For
+15 V Supply
NC501/15
NC502/15
NC503/15
NC504/15
NC505/15
NC506/15
NC511/15
NC512/15
NC513/15
Model For
+28 V Supply
NC501
NC502
NC503
NC504
NC505
NC506
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frequency
Range
200 kHz - 500 MHz
200 kHz - 1 GHz
200 kHz - 2 GHz
200 kHz - 3 GHz
200 kHz - 4 GHz
200 kHz - 5 GHz
200 kHz - 500 MHz
200 kHz - 1 GHz
200 kHz - 2 GHz
Minimum Output
ENR (dB) @ R
l
(Ω)
31
31
31
31
31
31
51
51
51
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Output
Flatness (dB)
±0.5
±1.0
±1.5
±1.5
±2.0*
±2.5*
±2.0
±2.0
±2.0
I (Max)
(mA)
10
10
10
10
10
10
30
30
30
1. Military version in compliance with MIL-E-5400T Class 2 (add suffix M). Not available in surface mount, NC501 to NC506 Series only.
2. Add SM for surface mount. Otherwise TO-8 is standard.
* Flatness ±4.0 for SM Series of these models.
Specifications
Output
Minimum power output
Crest factor
Supply current
Temperature coefficient
Supply sensitivity
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Packaging
Power
Absolute maximum input voltage
White Gaussian noise
31 dB ENR (-143 dBm/Hz) 51 dB
ENR (-123 dBm/Hz)
5:1
0.2 to 5 mA(NC500 Series) 10 to 20 mA
(NC510 Series)
0.01 dB/°C
0.1 dB/% ∆V
0° C to +70° C (surface mount) -55° C to
85° C (drop-in/through-hole)
-65° to +150° C
Drop-in or surface mount
+12, +15 V or +28 V
+30 V for +15 V models +40 V for
+28 V models
NC500 Series Dimensions (inches)
NC500SM Series Dimensions (inches)
Wireless Telecom Group Inc.
25 Eastmans Rd
Parsippany, NJ
United States
Tel:
+1 973 386 9696
Fax:
+1 973 386 9191
www.noisecom.com
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All rights reserved.
N/NC500/0711/EN
Note: Specifications, terms and conditions
are subject to change without prior notice.
