The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 8340A is a synthesized sweeper designed for high-performance RF and microwave applications, operating across a wide frequency range from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz. It combines the precision of a synthesizer with the sweep capabilities of a traditional sweep oscillator, making it ideal for component test and signal simulation.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (GPIB) |
| Display | LED digital display for frequency, power, and sweep parameters |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100, 120, 220, or 240 VAC (+10% / -15%), 48 to 66 Hz, 500 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm x 178 mm x 624 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz to 4 Hz (band dependent, 1 Hz with Option 001) |
| Time Base Aging Rate | < 1 x 10^-9 / day |
RF Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Maximum Leveled Power (10 MHz to 13.5 GHz) | +12 dBm |
| Maximum Leveled Power (13.5 GHz to 20 GHz) | +10 dBm |
| Maximum Leveled Power (20 GHz to 26.5 GHz) | +9 dBm |
| Power Resolution | 0.1 dB |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Residual FM (10 MHz to 7.0 GHz) | < 15 Hz RMS (CW mode, 50 Hz to 15 kHz BW) |
| Residual FM (7.0 to 13.5 GHz) | < 30 Hz RMS (CW mode, 50 Hz to 15 kHz BW) |
| Residual FM (13.5 to 20.0 GHz) | < 45 Hz RMS (CW mode, 50 Hz to 15 kHz BW) |
| Residual FM (20.0 to 26.5 GHz) | < 60 Hz RMS (CW mode, 50 Hz to 15 kHz BW) |
| Residual AM | < -55 dBc (CW mode, 50 Hz to 15 kHz BW) |
Modulation Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation Capabilities | AM, FM, Pulse |
Inputs & Outputs (Connectivity)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | APC-3.5 male |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Modulation Rise/Fall Time | < 25 ns |
| AM Modulation Bandwidth (3 dB) | DC to 100 kHz |
| FM Modulation Bandwidth (3 dB, AC) | 100 Hz to 10 MHz |
| FM Modulation Bandwidth (3 dB, DC) | DC to 10 MHz |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Leveled Power Flatness (10 MHz to 13.5 GHz) | ±0.9 dB |
| Leveled Power Flatness (13.5 to 20 GHz) | ±1.4 dB |
| Leveled Power Flatness (20 to 26.5 GHz) | ±1.9 dB |
| Power Sweep Range (10 MHz to 13.5 GHz) | > 20 dB |
| Power Sweep Range (13.5 to 20 GHz) | > 15 dB |
| Power Sweep Range (20 to 26.5 GHz) | > 12 dB |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz (at nominal 0 dBm) |
| Internal Reference Output | 10 MHz (at nominal 0 dBm) |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time Range | 10 ms to 100 s |
Output Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Absolute Power Accuracy (10 MHz to 13.5 GHz) | ±1.2 dB (standard) / ±1.5 dB (Option 005) |
| Absolute Power Accuracy (13.5 to 20.0 GHz) | ±1.5 dB (standard) / ±1.9 dB (Option 005) |
| Absolute Power Accuracy (20.0 to 26.5 GHz) | ±2.0 dB (standard) / ±2.5 dB (Option 005) |
| Output SWR (10 MHz to 13.5 GHz) | < 1.5 |
| Output SWR (13.5 to 20.0 GHz) | < 1.9 |
| Output SWR (20.0 to 26.5 GHz) | < 2.2 |
| Reverse Power Protection | 1 W RF, 25 VDC maximum |
General & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -55 °C to +75 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,570 m (15,000 ft) |
| Power Consumption | 500 VA maximum |
Technology
Synthesized Sweep Signal Generation
Applications
RF and Microwave Component Testing, Signal Simulation