Product Overview:
The MHM 2010 Active Hydrogen Maser from Symmetricom is a high-precision timekeeping device used to generate ultra-stable, low-noise signals for critical applications in a wide range of fields. This hydrogen maser is renowned for its exceptional frequency stability and long-term accuracy, making it a preferred choice for laboratories, research institutions, and industries requiring precision in time and frequency standards. With the addition of the Auxiliary Output Generator (AOG-Symmetricom110), this system provides additional output options that enhance its flexibility and suitability for complex setups.
This system is an ideal solution for applications such as satellite navigation, GPS synchronization, telecommunications infrastructure, and scientific research, particularly in fields such as physics, astronomy, and metrology. The integration of the AOG further extends its functionality by offering auxiliary outputs that can be used to drive external systems that depend on high-stability frequency signals.
Key Specifications:
- Frequency Stability: ±5 x 10⁻¹⁴ per day, providing unparalleled accuracy over long periods.
- Frequency Output: Standard 5 MHz output with low phase noise, ensuring synchronization of external systems.
- Phase Noise: Exceptional low phase noise, with a floor of -160 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz offset from carrier.
- Short-Term Stability (Allan Deviation): 2 x 10⁻¹³ at 1 second, offering outstanding short-term precision.
- Auxiliary Output Generator (AOG-Symmetricom110): Includes additional output options for synchronization in multi-system setups.
- Temperature Range: Operates within a temperature range of -10°C to +50°C, ensuring reliable performance across diverse environments.
- Input Power: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 100 W power supply.
- Physical Dimensions: 19” rack-mountable design, 3U height, and a depth of 13 inches, optimizing space for lab environments.
- Output Types: 5 MHz and auxiliary frequency outputs, ideal for integration into testing, communication, and scientific systems.
Key Features:
- Ultra-Stable Timekeeping: The MHM 2010 provides precision timekeeping with an accuracy that exceeds the capabilities of most atomic clocks, making it ideal for GPS systems, telecommunications, and satellite operations.
- Extended Output Options with AOG: The inclusion of the AOG-Symmetricom110 provides additional flexibility by offering auxiliary output signals that can be used in conjunction with the master output for synchronization or testing of other systems.
- Long-Term Stability: It boasts excellent long-term frequency stability, with no significant drift over extended periods, making it essential for continuous monitoring and time-critical applications.
- Low Phase Noise for Precision: With a phase noise floor of -160 dBc/Hz, the MHM 2010 delivers one of the lowest levels of phase noise available, which is crucial for high-fidelity frequency generation in sensitive applications like scientific experiments and deep space communication.
- Easy Integration into Complex Systems: The system is designed for seamless integration into existing laboratory setups or industrial systems, providing reliable synchronization and timing in diverse environments.
- Durable and Reliable: Built to withstand challenging operational conditions, including variations in temperature and power supply fluctuations, ensuring durability and long-term service life in high-demand environments.
Applications:
- Telecommunications: Ideal for maintaining synchronization in large-scale telecommunications networks.
- Satellite Systems: Essential for the time synchronization of satellite networks, including GPS systems.
- Scientific Research: Critical in metrology and scientific experiments that rely on precise timekeeping.
- Astronomy and Space Exploration: Used in deep-space communication systems and astronomical observatories to synchronize data collection and measurements.
- Test and Measurement: Used for frequency calibration and testing of other time-sensitive equipment in laboratories and industrial settings.
Conclusion:
The MHM 2010 Active Hydrogen Maser with Auxiliary Output Generator (AOG-Symmetricom110) offers a unique combination of stability, accuracy, and flexibility, making it the go-to solution for high-precision timekeeping in demanding fields. Its robust performance ensures reliable synchronization across various platforms, while the addition of the AOG provides even more flexibility for complex system integration. This system is indispensable for professionals in telecommunications, aerospace, research, and scientific communities who require the highest levels of precision in their time and frequency measurements.
