XT-100

Our most versatile product with a single input channel and a customizable delay range

Recommended if you need a finer step resolution and broad selection of delay ranges

XT-100 Overview

The latest generation of the product that started it all. The XT-100 features Colby's patented trombone technology for unmatched precision and ease of use. Using delay extensions, the XT-100 also comes in a number of configurations that give you the range you need, up to 100 ns.

Single channel offers 0-625 ps of total delay

Additional configurations with delay extensions offer total delay up to 2.5 ns, 5.0 ns, 10 ns, 20 ns, 50 ns, 80 ns, or 100 ns

Full wideband passive delay from DC to 18 GHz

Resolution step size as small as 0.25 ps

Trombone mean step accuracy better than 0.05% σ = 0.05 ps

500,000 operations before recommended maintenance service

Now with web browser interface for remote instrument control

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XT-100 Technical Specs

XT-100
Technology TypeTrombone, Trombone + Relays
# of Channels1
Signal Input Range0 - 18.0 GHz
Min. Step Resolution0.25 ps
Max Delay Range625 ps, 2.50 ns, 5.00 ns, 10.0 ns, 20.0 ns, 50.0 ns, 80.0 ns, 100.0 ns
Phase Shift Step Resolution0.18 ° per 1 GHz
Total Phase Shift at 1 GHz225°, 900°, 1800°, 3600°, 7200°, 18000°, 28800°, 36000°
Total Phase Shift at 5 GHz1125°,4500°, 9000°, 18000°, 36000°, 90000°, 144000°, 180000°
Switching Speed*250 ms - 6500 ms
Ext. Triggerno
Ethernet TCP/IPyes
Serial RS-232yes
MT-100Aoptional
Web Browser UIyes
Microwave Relays Rated5m MTBF
Recommended Service Interval500,000 operations or 1 year
Min. frequency for 360° phase shift coverage1.6 GHz, 400 MHz, 200 MHz, 100 MHz, 50 MHz, 20 MHz, 12.5 MHz, 10 MHZ
Dimensions12" L x 16 3/4" W x 3 1/2" H (2U)
Weight4.1 kg (9.0 lbs.) to 5.0 kg (11 lbs.)

*depending on network latency

See technical specs comparison chart

Optional Add On

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MT-100A MICROTERMINAL
MT-100A provides convenient LCD display and numeric keypad entry for manual control of desired delay.

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