The Keysight / Agilent 83630B is a synthesized swept-signal generator that sets a standard of excellence for applications requiring the high performance and accuracy of a synthesized source, combined with the speed and versatility of a sweep oscillator. It leverages indirect synthesis to deliver broad frequency coverage up to 26.5 GHz, excellent harmonic performance, and low single-sideband phase noise. As part of the 8360B series, it includes built-in pulse, amplitude, and frequency modulation capabilities.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 / 120 / 220 / 240 Vac (±10%), 48-66 Hz (100/120 V also supports 400 Hz); 400 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 × 178 × 648 |
| Weight | 27.2 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz - 26.5 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 kHz (Standard) / 1 Hz (Option 008) |
| Internal Reference Frequency | 10 MHz |
RF Output Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Settable Power | -20 dBm (Standard) / -110 dBm (Option 001) |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SSB Phase Noise | <-80 dBc/Hz (at 10 GHz and 10 kHz offset) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Modulations | Pulse (PM), Amplitude (AM), Frequency (FM) |
| Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio | > 80 dB |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector | 3.5 mm (male) |
Options and Configurations
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 001 | Step Attenuator (enables -110 dBm output power) |
| Option 008 | 1 Hz Frequency Resolution |
RF Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Resolution | 0.02 dB |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 002 | Internal Modulation Generator |
| Option 006 | Fast Pulse Modulation |
| Option 700 | MATE System Compatibility |
| Option 004 | Rear Panel RF Output |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time (Ramp) | 10 ms to 100 s |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator Aging Rate | < 5 × 10^-10 / day |
Technology
Synthesized Swept-Signal Generation
Applications
RF and Microwave Component Test, Radar/EW Simulation, LO Substitution