The Anritsu 68047C is a synthesized CW generator operating from 10 MHz to 20 GHz, designed for A.T.E. applications, local oscillator duty, and general continuous wave (CW) testing. It features fast frequency switching, high output power, low phase noise, and an intuitive menu-driven front panel.

Specifications

Frequency

ParameterValue
Minimum Frequency10 MHz
Maximum Frequency20 GHz
Frequency Resolution1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 10)
Frequency Range10 MHz to 20 GHz
Reference Output Frequency10 MHz
Reference Input Frequency10 MHz
Reference Input Impedance50 ohms

Output

ParameterValue
Maximum Output Power+13 dBm (+17 dBm with Option 15)
Output Power Range-15 dBm to +13 dBm (standard); -120 dBm to +13 dBm (with Option 2 step attenuator)
Phase Noise<-88 dBc/Hz (at 10 kHz offset, 10 GHz carrier)

Modulation

ParameterValue
ModulationCW (Pulse Modulation available via Option 12)
Sweep ModesStep Sweep, List Sweep

General

ParameterValue
Reference OscillatorInternal 10 MHz
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2)
DisplayFront panel LCD
Power Consumption350 VA maximum
Operating Temperature0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to +75°C
Relative Humidity5% to 95%, non-condensing
Rack Mount Height3U (133 mm)
Storage Registers10 storage registers for front panel settings

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90–132 Vac or 180–264 Vac, 48–440 Hz, automatically selected
Dimensions (W×H×D)133 mm H x 429 mm W x 597 mm D
Weight23 kg (maximum)

Amplitude

ParameterValue
Power Level Resolution0.01 dB
RF Output Impedance50 ohms
Maximum Leveled Power (0.01 to 2 GHz)+13 dBm
Maximum Leveled Power (2 to 20 GHz)+13 dBm (+17 dBm with Option 15)
Minimum Leveled Power (Standard)-15 dBm
Minimum Leveled Power (with Option 2)-120 dBm

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
Harmonics (0.01 to 2 GHz)<-30 dBc
Harmonics (2 to 20 GHz)<-50 dBc
Non-Harmonic Spurious (0.01 to 2 GHz)<-60 dBc
Non-Harmonic Spurious (2 to 20 GHz)<-60 dBc

Sweep

ParameterValue
Sweep RangeAny span within frequency range
Power Sweep RangeAny span within power limits
Number of Step Sweep Points1 to 1600

Interfaces

ParameterValue
RF Output ConnectorRuggedized K-Connector (female)
Remote ControlGPIB (IEEE-488.2) standard; SCPI compatible
Rear Panel Auxiliary I/O Connector25-pin D-sub

Output Power

ParameterValue
Power Level Accuracy±1.0 dB
Level Flatness (0.01 to 20 GHz)±0.8 dB

Connectivity

ParameterValue
GPIB StandardIEEE-488.2
GPIB Emulation LanguagesSCPI, HP 8340, HP 8360 (with Option 10)

Power

ParameterValue
AC Power Frequency48 Hz to 440 Hz
AC Power Voltage90 to 132 Vac or 180 to 264 Vac (automatically selected)

Power & Leveling

ParameterValue
Step Attenuator Attenuation Range110 dB in 10 dB steps (with Option 2)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Altitude (Operating)Up to 4,600 meters (15,000 feet)
Altitude (Non-operating)Up to 15,000 meters (50,000 feet)

Technology

Synthesized CW Signal Generator

Applications

A.T.E. Applications, Local Oscillator Duty, CW Signal Generation