The Keysight / Agilent (HP) 83712B is a synthesized CW signal generator offering a frequency range of 10 MHz to 20 GHz. Designed for high performance at an affordable price, it utilizes fundamental oscillators and switched low-pass filters to deliver excellent spectral purity. It provides a high typical output power (>+14 dBm), making it ideal for driving the LO port of mixers and other high-power RF/microwave test applications, while maintaining low harmonics (<-50 dBc) and suppressing spurious signals (<-60 dBc).
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (IEEE-488) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 Vac (50 to 400 Hz), 198 to 264 Vac (50 to 60 Hz); 400 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 × 133 × 498 |
| Weight | 16 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz - 20 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 kHz (1 Hz with Option 1E8) |
Output Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Output Power | Via Option 1E1 (Step Attenuator) |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-harmonics (Spurious) | <-60 dBc |
| Sub-harmonics | Eliminated |
Interfaces and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | 3.5 mm (male) |
| Remote Programming Interface | HP-IB |
Output Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Resolution | 0.01 dB |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Modes | Step, List |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Technology
Synthesized CW Signal Generation
Applications
LO substitution, out-of-channel tests, receiver sensitivity and SINAD measurements, high-power microwave component testing