TEKBOX TBCG3-CN Comb Generator User Manual

June 10, 2024
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TEKBOX TBCG3-CN Comb Generator - Loog TBCG3-CN Comb Generator
User Manual

Introduction

TEKBOX TBCG3-CN Comb Generator - FigThe TBCG3-CN produces a comb spectrum with approximately 8 dB flatness in the frequency range up to 1.5 GHz and has a 50 Ohm output with a female N- connector. The housing is milled from solid aluminum. A ¼” – 20 UNC thread in the comb panel accepts standard tripod bolts.

Specification

Specified bandwidth: 1.5 GHz
Flatness of the comb spectrum: 8 dB typically
Output impedance: 50 Ohm
Output power: 66 dBµV @ 10 MHz f comb; decreasing 6 dB with every fcomb/2
Amplitude stability: < 0.2 dB; <0.1 dB after 15 minutes
Aging: < 0.5 dB over 12 months
Output connector: N-female
Selectable, fixed comb frequencies: 100 kHz, 500 kHz, 1 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz
Frequency stability: 50 ppm
External excitation input: 5 kHz – 300 MHz @ square input signal; 3.3 Vpp max
100 kHz – 300 MHz @ sinus input signal; 3.3 Vpp max
Input impedance: 50 Ohm
Input connector: SMA-female
Current consumption: 70 mA
Indicators: Power On LED, Low Battery LED
Power supply: 4 x AA NiMH (e.g. Varta Mignon 2700, not supplied)
Charger: external; Ansmann ACS110
Operation time: battery capacity / 70 mA
Temperature range: -20°C to +45 °C
Housing diameter: 180 mm
Housing height: 60 mm
Weight: 1250 g

3 Spectrum plots, fcomb: 10 MHz, 5 MHz, 1 MHz, 500 kHz, 100 kHz

TEKBOX TBCG3-CN Comb Generator - Fig1

TBCG3-CN Comb Generator

TEKBOX TBCG3-CN Comb Generator - Fig2

TBCG3-CN Comb Generator

TEKBOX TBCG3-CN Comb Generator - Fig3

TBCG3-CN Comb Generator

TEKBOX TBCG3-CN Comb Generator - Fig4

TBCG3-CN Comb Generator

Spectrum plots, external frequency input

TEKBOX TBCG3-CN Comb Generator - Fig6

TBCG3-CN Comb Generator

TEKBOX TBCG3-CN Comb Generator - Fig7

Application

Checking the sanity of a LISN or conducted emission measurement setup.
There is no need to swap the N-connectors of the LISN adapter cable to switch between LISN channels, when utilizing a TBRFPS1 power splitter:

TEKBOX TBCG3-CN Comb Generator - Fig8

Warning:
Never connect the comb generator or the comb generator adapter cable to a powered LISN to avoid potentially lethal electric shock. Before connecting the comb generator adapter cable into the DUT / EUT socket, always unhook the mains connector on the back of the LISN.
Never plug the comb generator adapter cord into a power outlet to avoid potentially lethal electric shock.

Inserting/replacing batteries

Loosen the SMA-connector nut a few turns. Remove the six screws at the bottom of the comb generator housing, lift it, and insert four AA rechargable 1.2V NiMH batteries. Both the battery compartment and the PCB indicate the polarity.
Reattach the bottom cover, then tighten the screws and the SMA-connector nut.

Ordering Information

Part Number Description
TBCG3-CN-EU Comb generator, Ansmann ACS110 charger, LISN adapter cable with

Schuko connector
TBCG3-CN-UK| Comb generator, Ansmann ACS110 charger, LISN adapter cable with UK connector
TBCG3-CN-US| Comb generator, Ansmann ACS110 charger, LISN adapter cable with US connector
TBCG3-CN-AU| Comb generator, Ansmann ACS110 charger, LISN adapter cable with Australian connector
TBLA-3P-16A| BNC adapter for 3 Phase LISN TBL5032-16A EUT socket
TBLA-3P-32A| BNC adapter for 3 Phase LISN TBL5032-32A EUT socket
TBLA-PH1| BNC adapter for TBL5016-1 or TBL0550 EUT/SOURCE socket
TBLA-PH2| BNC adapter for TBL50100 or TBL05100 EUT/SOURCE socket
TBRFPS1| Power splitter

History

Version Date Author Changes
V 1.0 4.2.2023 Mayerhofer Creation

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TekBox Digital Solutions Vietnam Pte. Ltd.
Factory 4, F4, Lot I-3B-1, Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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