HF2PLL Phase-locked Loop

HF2PLL Phase-Locked Loop

Summary

Zurich Instruments' HF2PLL (high-frequency, dual phase-locked loop) combines a dual digital lock-in amplifier covering the frequency range between 0.7 μHz and 50 MHz in combination with 2 high-frequency PLLs. There are 2 physical input channels and 2 high-frequency signal generators which will enable the replacement of 2 conventional instruments in most laboratory setups. The 128-bit digital signal processing delivers superior precision thus improving both the noise performance and the dynamic reserve. With these unprecedented capabilities, the HF2PLL provides a new level in state-of-the-art phase sensitive measurements and enables new applications in the high-frequency range.

This non-standalone instrument relies on the host computer for the graphical user interface. This architectural choice provides unprecedented software integration with LabVIEW, MATLAB, C, and almost every other programming language. This way of working is suitable for both beginners and advanced users. In addition, the software permits an unlimited number of clients to access the HF2PLL at the same time, ideal for complex applications.

The PLLs provide fully configurable support for accurate frequency tracking, while the lock-in amplifiers provide best-in-class signal recovery featuring the Zurich Instruments unique 128 bit technology. 

The HF2PLL is a bundle of the HF2LI lock-in amplifier and the HF2LI-PLL option.

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  • Dual 50 MHz phase-locked loop
  • 2 fully configurable 50 MHz lock-in amplifiers
  • 2 high frequency, high performance signal generators
  • 50 kHz PLL bandwidth with full parameter control
  • Atomic force microscopy (AFM) application pack: automatic gain control, Q-control, Kelvin probe feedback
  • Harmonic mode
  • Jitter-free frequency deviation output
  • State-of-the art software integration
  • Easy to use HF2PLL Advisor tool

  • Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
  • Scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM)
  • Scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM)
  • Micro electromechanical systems (MEMS)
  • Resonators such as magnetometers
  • Frequency combs: time reference definition
  • Semiconductor characterization and testing

PLL Operation Modes

constant excitation yes
constant amplitude yes, with automatic gain control
Q-control yes
Kelvin probe feedback yes
frequency range 1 Hz - 50 MHz
center frequency 1 µHz - 50 MHz
PLL bandwidth (1 MHz) 16 Hz - 50 kHz
PLL bandwidth (100 kHz) 16 Hz - 10 kHz
phase noise (100 kHz at 100 Hz distance) -100 dBc/Hz

HF Analog Input

frequency range 1 µHz - 50 MHz
input voltage noise 5 nV/√Hz
dynamic reserve 120 dB
A/D conversion 14 bit, 210 MS/s

HF Analog Output

frequency range DC - 50 MHz
output ranges ±10 mV, ±100 mV, ±1 V, ±10 V
signal adder ±10 V, DC to 50 MHz bandwidth
D/A conversion 16 bit, 210 MS/s

For full specifications, please download the product datasheet:

Datasheet

 

Vibrating wire technique and phase lock loop for finding the magnetic axis of quadrupoles:

Vibrating Wire Technique

Datasheet

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