The Keysight / Agilent HP 83620B is a high-performance synthesized sweeper covering the 10 MHz to 20 GHz frequency range. It combines the accuracy and low phase noise of a synthesized signal generator with the speed and versatility of an analog sweep oscillator. As part of the 8360B series, it includes AM, FM, and pulse modulation as standard features, making it highly versatile for broadband RF and microwave component testing, radar simulation, and general-purpose signal generation.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100/120/220/240 VAC ±10%, 48-66 Hz, 400 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 × 178 × 648 |
| Weight | 27.2 |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 20 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 kHz (Standard) / 1 Hz (Option 008) |
Sweep Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Modes | Analog Ramp, Digital Step, List |
Output Power Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Leveled Power | +13 dBm |
| Minimum Settable Power | -20 dBm (Standard) / -110 dBm (Option 001 step attenuator) |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Noise (10 kHz Offset) | <-80 dBc/Hz (@ 10 GHz carrier) |
| Harmonics | <-50 dBc (2.0 to 20 GHz) |
| Sub-harmonics | <-50 dBc (7.0 to 20 GHz) |
| Non-harmonic Spurious | <-65 dBc (>2.0 GHz) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio | > 80 dB |
| Minimum Pulse Width | 50 ns |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector | 3.5 mm (male) |
RF Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω nominal |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Resolution | 0.01 dB |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time | 10 ms to 100 s |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Aging Rate (Option 1E5) | 5 x 10^-10 / day |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C |
Output Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Level Flatness | ±0.6 dB |
| Step Attenuator (Option 001) | 110 dB range in 10 dB steps |
Technology
Synthesized Sweeper
Applications
RF & Microwave Testing