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83624A

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Sweepers

The Keysight Agilent HP 83624A is a synthesized swept signal generator designed for applications requiring high-performance, high power, and precise coaxial measurements from 2 GHz to 20 GHz. Combining the high resolution and accuracy of a synthesizer with the speed and versatility of a sweep oscillator, it is an industry-standard solution for broadband component test, receiver evaluation, and radar systems development.

MicrowaveRF and MicrowaveSignal Generation

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (HP-IB)
DisplayAmber Electroluminescent (EL) Display

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 132 VAC (48 to 66 Hz) or 198 to 264 VAC (48 to 66 Hz) automatic selection
Operating Temperature0 °C to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)178 mm × 425 mm × 648 mm
Weight27 kg

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range2.0 GHz to 20.0 GHz
Frequency Resolution1 kHz
Internal Reference Frequency10 MHz
External Reference Input1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz (± 5 ppm)

RF Output Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Impedance50 Ω nominal

Inputs & Outputs (Connectivity)

ParameterValue
RF Output Connector Type3.5 mm (female)
External ALC Input ConnectorBNC (female), front panel
External AM Input ConnectorBNC (female), front panel
External FM Input ConnectorBNC (female), front panel
External Pulse Input ConnectorBNC (female), front panel
Sweep Output / Ramp Out ConnectorBNC (female), rear panel
Z-Axis Intensity Output ConnectorBNC (female), rear panel
Blanking Output ConnectorBNC (female), rear panel
10 MHz Reference Input ConnectorBNC (female), rear panel
10 MHz Reference Output ConnectorBNC (female), rear panel

Sweep Modes & Triggering

ParameterValue
Sweep ModesStep sweep, List sweep, Ramp sweep (Analog)
Number of Frequency Markers5

Modulation Capabilities

ParameterValue
Modulation CapabilitiesAM, FM, Pulse modulation

Remote Programming & Interface

ParameterValue
Programming LanguagesSCPI

Physical & Environmental

ParameterValue
Rackmount Width19-inch standard rack compatible

RF Output

ParameterValue
Maximum Leveled Power+20 dBm
Minimum Leveled Power (Standard)-20 dBm
Minimum Leveled Power (with Option 001)-110 dBm
Power Resolution0.1 dB

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
Harmonics<-25 dBc
SSB Phase Noise (10 GHz, 10 kHz offset)<-80 dBc/Hz

Options

ParameterValue
Option 001110 dB Step Attenuator
Option 002Internal Modulation Generator
Option 004Rear Panel RF Output
Option 0081 Hz Frequency Resolution

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +75 °C
Maximum Operating Altitude4,570 m (15,000 ft)

Performance

ParameterValue
Non-harmonic Spurious< -50 dBc (2.0 to 20 GHz)
Leveled Power Flatness±1.0 dB
Frequency Switching Time< 50 ms (to within 100 Hz of final frequency)

Modulation

ParameterValue
External AM Bandwidth (DC-coupled)DC to 250 kHz (3 dB bandwidth)
External AM Bandwidth (AC-coupled)50 Hz to 250 kHz (3 dB bandwidth)
External AM Depth0 to 90%
External FM Rate (Locked)100 kHz to 8 MHz (3 dB bandwidth)
External FM Rate (Unlocked)DC to 8 MHz (3 dB bandwidth)
Maximum External FM Deviation (Locked)±8 MHz
Maximum External FM Deviation (Unlocked)±8 MHz
Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio> 80 dB
Pulse Rise/Fall Time< 25 ns
Minimum Pulse Width< 1 µs

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External ALC Voltage Range-0.5 V to -5.0 V
External ALC Input Impedance10 kΩ nominal

Power

ParameterValue
Power Supply Voltage Range90 to 132 VAC / 198 to 264 VAC
Power Supply Frequency Range48 to 66 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption400 VA

Technology

Synthesized RF/Microwave Sweep Generator

Applications

Broadband coaxial measurements, RF/microwave component testing, and local oscillator emulation

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