The Anritsu 68369A is a synthesized microwave signal generator covering the 10 MHz to 40 GHz frequency range. Designed for high-performance RF and microwave testing, it combines the features of a synthesizer, sweep generator, and modulation generator in a single instrument, providing versatile sweep capabilities along with AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 40 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 11) |
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 40 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution (Standard) | 1 kHz |
| Frequency Resolution (Option 11) | 0.1 Hz |
| Internal Reference Frequency | 10 MHz |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Power | +13 dBm |
| Output Power Range | +13 to -15 dBm (standard); +13 to -120 dBm (with Option 2 step attenuator) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, Phase, Pulse |
| Sweep Modes | Step Sweep, Analog Sweep, Manual Sweep |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | 10 MHz internal reference |
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) |
| Display | Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 Vac or 180 to 264 Vac, 47 to 63 Hz, 400 VA maximum |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 429 mm W x 133 mm H x 597 mm D |
| Weight | 23 kg |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | K Female (compatible with 3.5 mm and SMA) |
| RF Output Impedance | 50 Ohms nominal |
System Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control Protocol | SCPI / Native Wiltron Command Set |
Amplitude Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AM Depth Range | 0 to 90% (linear operating range) |
Frequency Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum FM Deviation | ±10 MHz (in locked/unlocked FM mode) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +75 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% RH at 40 °C, non-condensing |
Internal Modulation Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Modulation Generator Waveforms | Sine, square, triangle, ramp, Gaussian noise, uniform noise |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics | <-60 dBc (0.01 to 2 GHz), <-50 dBc (2 to 20 GHz), <-40 dBc (20 to 40 GHz) |
| Non-harmonics Spurious | <-60 dBc |
Output Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Level Accuracy | ±1.0 dB (0.01 to 20 GHz), ±1.5 dB (20 to 40 GHz) |
Technology
Synthesized Microwave Signal Generation
Applications
RF and Microwave Testing, Radar Simulation, Component Characterization