The Keysight / Agilent 83623A is a high-power synthesized swept-signal generator providing broadband frequency coverage from 10 MHz to 20 GHz. It combines the precise accuracy of a synthesized source with the versatility of a sweep oscillator. Designed for applications requiring elevated signal levels, it delivers +17 dBm maximum leveled power and low single-sideband phase noise, making it an excellent general-purpose source for component testing, receiver testing, and frequency conversion.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (HP-IB) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100/120/220/240 V, 48-66 Hz (400 Hz at 115 V), 400 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 × 178 × 648 mm |
| Weight | 27.2 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz - 20 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 kHz (1 Hz with Option 008) |
Output Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Leveled Power | +17 dBm |
| Power Sweep Range | -20 dBm to maximum power |
| User Flatness Correction | Supported (for leveling at remote points) |
| Power Resolution | 0.01 dB |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SSB Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) | -76 dBc/Hz @ 20 GHz |
| Harmonics | <-25 dBc (2.0 to 20 GHz) |
| Non-Harmonic Spurious (≥ 2.0 GHz) | < -50 dBc |
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Scan Modulation | Supported (to simulate antenna scan patterns) |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector | 3.5 mm (male) |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Aging Rate | < 5 × 10^-10 / day |
| Timebase Temperature Stability | < 2 × 10^-10 / °C |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio | > 80 dB |
| Pulse Modulation Rise/Fall Time | < 25 ns |
| Minimum Pulse Width | 50 ns (unleveled) / 1 µs (internally leveled) |
| Amplitude Modulation Bandwidth (3 dB) | DC to 100 kHz |
| Frequency Modulation Bandwidth | DC to 8 MHz |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time (Analog Sweep) | 10 ms to 100 s |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 400 VA |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C |
Sweep Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Step Sweep Points | 2 to 801 |
Technology
Synthesized Sweeper
Applications
Component test, receiver test, frequency conversion, antenna scan pattern simulation