The Keysight (Agilent HP) 83624B is a high-power synthesized sweep signal generator operating from 2.0 to 20 GHz. It combines the high resolution and accuracy of a synthesized source with the speed and versatility of a classic sweep oscillator, making it ideal for demanding microwave test applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (HP-IB) |
| Display | Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 VAC (48 to 440 Hz), 198 to 264 VAC (48 to 66 Hz), 400 VA maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm W × 178 mm H × 648 mm D |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2.0 to 20 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution (Standard) | 1 kHz |
| Frequency Resolution (Option 008) | 1 Hz |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Input Level | 0 dBm nominal |
| External Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Output Level | 0 dBm nominal |
Sweep Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Modes | Step, List, Analog |
| Step Sweep Dwell Time Range | 1 ms to 10 s |
| Number of Sweep Points | 2 to 801 (Step Sweep), 1 to 801 (List Sweep) |
| Analog Sweep Time Range | 10 ms to 100 s |
| Sweep Trigger Sources | External, GPIB, Internal, Line |
Output Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Leveled Output Power | +20 dBm |
| Minimum Leveled Output Power (Standard) | -20 dBm |
| Minimum Leveled Output Power (Option 001) | -110 dBm |
| Power Resolution | 0.02 dB |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics (2.0 to 20 GHz) | <-25 dBc |
| SSB Phase Noise (10 GHz, 10 kHz offset) | <-80 dBc/Hz |
Modulation - Pulse
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio | >80 dB |
| Pulse Rise/Fall Times | <10 ns (typical) |
Modulation - Amplitude and Frequency (AM/FM)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AM Depth Range | 0 to 90% |
| FM Maximum Deviation (AC-coupled) | ±8 MHz |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | 3.5 mm male |
| Sweep Output Voltage Range | 0 to 10 V |
| External ALC Input Voltage Range | ±1 V nominal |
System Control and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Emulation Languages | SCPI, HP 8340/41 |
Environmental and Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +75 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 meters |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Physical Dimensions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Shipping Weight | 36 kg |
Signal Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-Harmonic Spurious (2.0 to 20 GHz) | < -50 dBc |
| SSB Phase Noise (10 GHz, 100 Hz offset) | -70 dBc/Hz |
| SSB Phase Noise (10 GHz, 1 kHz offset) | -70 dBc/Hz |
| SSB Phase Noise (10 GHz, 100 kHz offset) | -103 dBc/Hz |
| SSB Phase Noise (10 GHz, 1 MHz offset) | -130 dBc/Hz |
Output Power & Leveling
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Flatness | ±0.7 dB |
| Level Accuracy | ±0.9 dB |
| RF Output Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
| Output SWR (2.0 to 20 GHz) | < 2.0 (typical) |
| Power Sweep Range | 15 dB |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Switching Time (Standard) | < 70 ms (without step attenuator) |
| Frequency Switching Time (Option 006) | < 15 ms (without step attenuator) |
Frequency Stability
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Timebase Aging Rate | < 1 × 10^-10 / day |
| Internal Timebase Temperature Stability | < 2 × 10^-10 / °C |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AM Bandwidth (3 dB) | DC to 250 kHz (DC-coupled) / 10 Hz to 250 kHz (AC-coupled) |
| AM Sensitivity | 100%/V |
| FM Bandwidth (3 dB) | DC to 8 MHz (DC-coupled) / 100 Hz to 8 MHz (AC-coupled) |
| FM Sensitivity | 100 kHz/V, 1 MHz/V, or 10 MHz/V (selectable) |
| Phase Modulation (ΦM) Bandwidth (3 dB) | DC to 100 kHz |
| Phase Modulation (ΦM) Maximum Deviation | 16 rad (2.0 to 20 GHz) |
| Phase Modulation (ΦM) Sensitivity | 1 rad/V or 10 rad/V (selectable) |
| Pulse Modulation Delay (ALC Off) | 130 ns (typical 100 ns) |
| Pulse Modulation Delay (ALC On) | 10 µs (typical) |
Power & Electrical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 400 VA |
Option 001 Step Attenuator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 001 Attenuator Range | 110 dB |
| Option 001 Attenuator Step Size | 10 dB |
| Maximum Leveled Output Power (Option 001) | +18 dBm |
Option 002 Internal Modulation Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 002 Waveforms | Sine, square, triangle, ramp, noise |
| Option 002 Sine Frequency Range | 1 Hz to 1 MHz |
| Option 002 Non-sine Frequency Range | 1 Hz to 100 kHz (square, triangle, ramp) |
| Option 002 Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
Modulation Inputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Pulse Input Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
| External AM Input Impedance | 600 Ω (nominal) |
| External FM Input Impedance | 600 Ω (nominal) |
| External Phase Modulation (ΦM) Input Impedance | 600 Ω (nominal) |
Pulse Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Pulse Width (ALC On) | 1 µs |
| Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) Range (ALC Off) | DC to 3 MHz |
| Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) Range (ALC On) | 10 Hz to 3 MHz |
| Pulse Modulation Overshoot | < 10% (typical) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
| External Reference Output Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | Conducted and radiated emissions comply with EN 55011 Class A and CISPR 11 Class A |
Technology
Indirect synthesis
Applications
Broadband microwave signal generation, component characterization, and radar receiver testing.