NoiseWave is offering a new noise source NW2G-B-SM in a surface-mount package. The NW2G-B-SM is designed for surface-mount PC-board applications. Offering broadband frequency coverage from 200 kHz to 2 GHz, the NW2G-B-SM features at least 31 dB ENR with flatness of ±1.5 dB or better. All bias circuitry is included, so standard operation is from +15 Vdc with a 10 mA maximum current draw.

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The NW2G-B-SM is housed in a convenient surface-mount package. Using small internal parts count, the NW2G-B-SM is economically priced and delivery is typically from stock, according to NoiseWave. Alternative voltages, output levels and frequencies are also available, the manufacturer said.

Applications for the NoiseWave NW2G-B-SM include built-in test equipment, dithering for increased dynamic range of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), jamming and as an economical source for broadband power.