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2500A Series Microwave Synthesizer Operations Manual
34172, Revision C, March 2008

WARRANTY
Giga-tronics 2500A Series instruments are
warranted against defective materials and
workmanship for four years from date of shipment.
Giga-tronics will at its option repair or replace
products that are proven defective during the
warranty period. This warranty DOES NOT cover
damage resulting from improper use, nor
workmanship other than Giga-tronics service.
There is no implied warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor is Giga-tronics liable for any
consequential damages. Specification and price
change privileges are reserved by Giga-tronics.
MODEL NUMBERS
The 2500A Series has model numbers for each instrument with a specific frequency range as described in Chapter 1.
All models are referred to in this manual by the general term 2500A, except where it is necessary to make a
distinction between the models. In these cases, the specific model number(s) will be used.
Giga-tronics, Incorporated
4650 Norris Canyon Road
San Ramon, California 94583
TEL: [phone]
925.328.4650
FAX: [phone]
www.gigatronics.com
All technical data and specifications in this publication are subject to change without prior notice and do not
represent a commitment on the part of Giga-tronics, Incorporated.
© 2004 Giga-tronics Incorporated. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive
EN61010-1 (1993) Electrical Safety
EN61326-1 (1997) EMC - Emissions & Immunity
Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address:
Giga-tronics, Incorporated 4650 Norris Canyon Road
San Ramon, California 94583
U.S.A.
Type of Equipment: Model Series Number:
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:
Microwave Synthesizer 2500A Series
Model Numbers In Series:
2508A, 2520A, 2526A, 2540A
Declaration of Conformity
Application of Council Directive(s)
Declaration of Conformity on file. Contact Giga-tronics, Inc.
4650 Norris Canyon Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
Ph: 1-925-328-4650
Fx: 1-925-328-4700
2508AS, 2520AS, 2526AS, 2540AS

2500A Series Operation Manual, 34172 Revision C, March 2008
Preface
This publication provides an overview and describes local (front panel) operation, remote operation,
specifications, and performance verification of the Giga-tronics 2500A family of Microwave Synthesiz-
ers. This Preface contains chapter descriptions, a record of changes made to the publication since its pro-
duction, and a description of the special configurations. Changes that occur after production of this
publication, and Special Configuration data will be inserted as loose bound pages in the publication
binder. Please insert and/or replace the indicated pages as detailed in the Technical Publication Instruc-
tions included with new and/or replacement pages.
Chapters:
1- Introduction
This chapter contains an overview of the 2500A, basic system information, and input and output descrip-
tions.
2 - Front Panel Operation
This chapter contains information about front panel operation of the instrument. Controls, features, and
menus are described, operating tasks are explained, and factory default settings are listed.
3- Remote Operation
This chapter contains information about remote operation of the instrument over the General Purpose
Interface Bus (GPIB) or RS-232.
4- Specifications & Performance Verification
This chapter contains 2500A specifications and step-by-step procedures to verify 2500A Series Micro-
wave Synthesizer performance.
Appendices:
A- Accessories and Options
This appendix describes the accessories and options that are available for the 2500A Series Microwave
Synthesizers. Each accessory and option is described under its respective heading.
B - Error Messages
This appendix provides a description of the various error messages and other user messages that might be
encountered during instrument operation.
Index
A subject listing of contents.
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