OE2011 Lock-in Amplifier
DC-250kHz Lock-in Amplifier
DC to 250kHz frequency
Input noise as low as 2.5nV/√Hz
Input range 1nV to 5Vrms
Time constants from 100ns to 3ks
>130 dB dynamic reserve
8-channel demodulator synchronized measurements
Spectrum analysis, Oscilloscope function
2-channel PID controllers
Introduction
Performance
Application Area
Software Interface

Overview

The OE2011 digital lock-in amplifier is the latest core technology product, featuring exceptional high performance and wide bandwidth measurement capabilities. This instrument is based on digital modulation technology and is equipped with a 24-bit high-precision analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and 16-bit high-speed digital-to-analog converter (DAC). With the newly launched LIUXI-architecture, it can accurately, quickly, and flexibly detect effective signal components hidden in strong noise.

The OE2011 is capable of simultaneously measuring the amplitude and phase information of input signals. It achieves international leading levels in key performance indicators such as measurement accuracy, operating frequency range, signal-to-noise ratio, and dynamic reserve. Additionally, the newly added multi-harmonic measurement, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer functions, and PID control capabilities make the OE2011 widely applicable to various needs in scientific research and industrial fields.


Input Signal Channel

The OE2011 is equipped with a low-noise analog amplifier that efficiently processes single-ended or differential signals, with an equivalent input noise as low as 2.5 nV/√Hz. The input impedance of this channel is 10 MΩ, and the full-scale range is from 1 nVrms to 5 Vrms. Furthermore, the signal input channel uses a high-precision 24-bit ADC, achieving a dynamic range over 130 dB. 


Output Signal Channel  

The signal output ports of OE2011 is based on a 32 MSPS 16-bit DAC, capable of generating high-precision sine wave signals in the frequency range of 1 Hz to 250 kHz, with adjustable DC offset. The signal amplitude range is from 0.1 Vrms to 5 Vrms, and the DC offset range is ±5 Vdc. For external devices requiring bias voltage, such as electro-optic modulators, the OE2011 can drive devices directly without the need for additional level conversion amplifiers. The output signal phase is synchronized with the instrument's internal oscillator. It can be independently set for phase offset.

Additionally, the OE2011 supports AM/FM/PM modulation functions, allowing users to perform modulation control of the system.


Reference Signal Channel

The reference signal of the OE2011 can be selected as either a sine wave or square wave signal based on user requirements, or it can use an internally digitally synthesized reference signal. When the OE2011 is set to internal reference signal mode, the instrument's internal high-precision oscillator and digital synthesis algorithm generate a sine wave signal for multiplication with the input signal, with the internal reference signal being nearly unaffected by phase noise. Through digital phase shifting technology, the phase resolution of the internal reference signal can reach 1 μdeg.

When the OE2011 operates in external reference signal mode, it accepts sine wave signals or TTL logic levels as external reference signals, which are locked by the internal digital phase-locked loop. Based on the frequency of the reference signal, the OE2011 can detect signals at the fundamental frequency and its harmonics, detecting up to 10,000 times the fundamental frequency. But it provided that the maximum harmonic frequency does not exceed the upper limit of the instrument's measurement bandwidth.


Digital Demodulator   

The OE2011 has 8 synchronized demodulators, which can be independently controlled. The time constant of the OE2011 can be flexibly set within the range of 100 ns to 3 ks, allowing users to customize the time constant according to their needs. The filter's roll-off rate can be selected from 6 to 48 dB/oct in 8 steps. Using digital modulation technology and advanced filter structures. The OE2011 offers higher dynamic reserve (>130 dB), more precise phase (absolute phase error < 1°), zero DC drift, and excellent orthogonal performance compared to traditional analog lock-in amplifiers. Additionally, the OE2011 provides an optional synchronous filter that can quickly eliminate the effects of signal harmonics, ensuring that the instrument accurately detects low-frequency signals while responding rapidly.


Color Display Screen

The OE2011 features a 5.6-inch TFT color display with a resolution of 640×480, serving as the main user interface, allowing full independent control of the instrument via  keyboard. On the display, users can easily heed parameters such as demodulator X, Y, R, θ, and configure various basic settings like filter constants, making the operation intuitive and convenient.


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Communication Interface

The OE2011 includes USB 2.0, 1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port, WIFI network interface, RS232 serial port, and GPIB interface. Through these interfaces, users can effectively utilize all testing functions of the OE2011 on a controlling computer, setting reasonable control parameters and reading the data measured by the instrument.

Input Signal Channel

Input Mode

       Voltage                                                            Single-ended or Differential

       Current                                                            Single-ended

Full-Scale Sensitivity                                              1 nV to 5 Vrms

Range Levels                                                         2mV to 5V, total 7 levels

Input Coupling Mode                                              DC or AC coupling

Input Impedance                                                    10 MΩ || 25 pF (Voltage)

                                                                               100Ω or1 kΩ (Current)

Input Shield Grounding                                          Grounding or 10 kΩ floating

Dynamic Reserve                                                   >130 dB

Gain Accuracy                                                        0.5% typical, 1% max

Input Voltage Noise                                                3.5 nV /√Hz(f ≥ 1 kHz)

                                                                               2.5 nV /√Hz(f ≥ 10 kHz)

Input Current Noise                                                20 fA /√Hz(f = 97Hz)

ADC Bit                                                                  24 bit

 

Output Signal Channel

Frequency Range                                                  DC – 250kHz

Frequency Accuracy                                              2 ppm + 1 μHz

Frequency Resolution                                           1 nHz

Sine Amplitude                                                       0.1 μVrms to 5 Vrms

       Accuracy                                                         0.5% typical, 2% max

       Resolution                                                       0.1 μVrms

       Driving Current                                                ± 80 mA max

       Temperature Stability                                      <200 ppm/℃

       Output Impedance                                          50 Ω

Adjustable DC Offset                                             -5 VDC to 5 VDC

Synchronous Output                                              3.3V TTL/CMOS level

                                                                              output impedance 50 Ω

Additional Features                                               AM/FM/PM modulation output

DAC Parameter                                                    16 bit, 32 MSPS


Reference Signal Channel

Reference Channel Number                                  2

Reference Signal

       Frequency Range                                           10 μHz – 250kHz

       Supported Waveform                                      Square or sine wave

       Input Impedance                                             1 MΩ

       Reference Levels

       Square                                                            3V<VIH<5V, -0.1V<VIL<0.5V

       Sine Frequency                                              > 1 Hz

                                                                              300 mV < Vpp < 10 V

Phase

       Resolution                                                      1.0 μdeg

       Phase Error                                                    ±0.5 deg typical, ±1 deg max

       Temperature Drift                                            < 200 ppm/℃

       Harmonic Detection                                        1-10000F (nF < 1.5 MHz)

Acquisition Time

       Internal Reference                                          Instantaneous acquisition

       External Reference                                        10 or 100 signal cycles

 

Oscillator

Oscillator Number                                                  2

Oscillator Parameters

       Accuracy                                                         0.3 ppm

       Temperature                                                   Stability 0.5 ppm/℃

       Aging Rate                                                      <1 ppm/year

       Phase Noise                                                   -145 dBc/Hz (@1kHz)

 

Demodulator

Demodulator Number                                            8

Demodulator Bit                                                    64 bit

Time Constant                                                      100ns - 3ks

Measurement Bandwidth                                      50 μHz – 1.6 MHz

Filter Slope (dB/oct)                                              6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48

Synchronous Filter                                                <1000 Hz effective

 

Auxiliary Inputs/Outputs

AUX Input

       Function                                                         4-channel input

       Amplitude                                                       ±10V, 0.1 mV resolution

       Input Impedance                                            1MΩ

       ADC                                                               16 bit, 150 kSPS

AUX Output

       Function                                                         4-channel output

       Amplitude                                                       ±10V, 0.1 mV resolution

       Driving Current                                               ±30 mA max

       DAC                                                               16 bit, 500 kSPS


Communication Interfaces

RS-232                                                                  DB-9 female interface

USB2.0                                                                  480 Mbpshigh-speed interface

Ethernet                                                                 RJ45-1000Mbps

                                                                               WIFI wireless etwork interface

GPIB                                                                      IEEE-488.2interface

  

Others

Power Supply

       Voltage                                                            220-240 V AC

                                                                               100-120 V AC(optional)

       Power                                                              50 W typical, 70 W max

Power Noise Suppression                                      70dB@1MHz

Dimensions                                                             448mm×532mm×148mm

Weight                                                                    12 kg

Scanning Microscope                                                AFM, STM, SPM

Materials Science                                                       Carrier mobility, Carrier density, Hall effect, Ultrasonic materials  

Transport Measurement                                            Conductivity measurement, Impedance measurement

Noise Represents                                                       Noise density, Cross-correlation measurement

Optical Experiment                                                    Spectral analysis, Spectral measurement, THz measurement, TDLAS 

Sensor Measuring                                                      Gyroscope, Photoelectric sensor, Resonator, Accelerometer

Magnetic Sensor                                                        SQUIDs, NV color center, Atomic Magnetometer, VSM

Biomedical                                                                  Microfluidic

PC Software

The OE2011 provides professional PC software that allows configuration of each demodulator, input channel, and output channel through schematic diagrams or control panels, combining professionalism and practicality with simplicity and intuitiveness. The software features clear numerical display and real-time waveform display functions. Users can save the measurement results exportable as CSV files for subsequent analysis using professional software, enhancing the ease of testing. Furthermore, we fully support application programming interfaces (API) in Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.

上位机软件


Oscilloscope

The oscilloscope function features 2 signal channels, selectable for signal input, reference input, signal output, and auxiliary input/output, providing various triggering methods for real-time display of time-domain signals. Each channel has a maximum sampling depth of 65,536 and adjustable sampling durations from 65 µs to 1 s.

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PID Controllers

The OE2011 has an internal independent 2-channel digital PID controller with a maximum sampling rate of 4 MSPS. The PID controller is closely linked with the lock-in amplifier, controlling the output signal's amplitude, phase, frequency, and other signals based on the measurements from the demodulator, achieving precise control of multiple parameters.

PID


Parametric Scanner

The parameter scanner provides users with convenient quick scanning capabilities, allowing for the instant plotting of frequency response, amplitude response curves, and offering single or loop scanning modes.

参数扫描仪


FFT Spectrum Analyzer

The FFT spectrum analyzer analyzes the frequency domain information of signals based on waveforms captured by the oscilloscope. Depending on the sampling rate and sampling depth, the frequency resolution range of the spectrum analyzer is approximately 1 Hz to 31 kHz.

FFT

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