The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 83623L is a synthesized swept-CW generator belonging to the 8360L series. Known for combining the performance and accuracy of a synthesized source with the speed and capabilities of an analog sweep oscillator, it is designed for demanding test and measurement applications up to 20 GHz.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (HP-IB, IEEE 488.2), SCPI compatible |
| Display | Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) |
| Programming Language Compatibility | SCPI, HP 8340/41 emulation |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90–132 VAC / 198–264 VAC, 48–66 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm × 178 mm × 648 mm |
| Weight | 27 kg |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 20 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Internal Reference Oscillator Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
Amplitude and Output Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Calibrated Output Power | +15 dBm |
| Minimum Output Power (Standard) | -20 dBm |
| Minimum Output Power (with Option 001) | -110 dBm |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics | < -25 dBc (2 to 20 GHz), < -30 dBc (10 MHz to 2 GHz) |
| SSB Phase Noise | <-80 dBc/Hz (at 10 GHz, 10 kHz offset) |
Sweep Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Capabilities | Step and list sweep |
| Sweep Modes | Step Sweep, List Sweep |
Configurations and Ordering Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 001 | Step Attenuator (extends level down to -110 dBm) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Switching Time | < 50 ms (standard), < 15 ms (with Option 008) |
| Level Resolution | 0.1 dB |
| Non-harmonic Spurious | < -50 dBc (10 MHz to 2 GHz), < -60 dBc (2 to 20 GHz) |
| Level Flatness | ±0.7 dB |
Connectors
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector | 3.5 mm male |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 004 | Rear panel RF output |
| Option 008 | Fast frequency switching |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +75 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,570 m |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 15,240 m |
| Operating Humidity | 95% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
Reference Oscillator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator Aging Rate | < 1 x 10^-9/day |
| Reference Oscillator Temperature Stability | < 2 x 10^-10/°C |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Output Level | 0 dBm (nominal) |
Technology
Synthesized RF Generator
Applications
RF and Microwave Test, Swept-CW Measurement