The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 83751A is a synthesized sweeper designed for high-performance component testing. It operates from 2.0 GHz to 20.0 GHz, offering fully phase-locked analog, stepped, and ramp sweep modes to provide superior frequency accuracy, stability, and speed.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2)
DisplayVacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
Command SetSCPI
EMC ComplianceComplies with CISPR 11, Class A and EN 55011, Class A

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 132 VAC or 198 to 264 VAC, 48 to 66 Hz, 250 VA max
Operating Temperature0 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)425 mm × 133 mm × 498 mm
Weight16 kg

Frequency Characteristics

ParameterValue
Frequency Range2.0 GHz to 20.0 GHz
Frequency Resolution (Standard)1 kHz
Frequency Resolution (with Option 1E8)1 Hz
Frequency Accuracy (CW Mode)± (frequency × (aging rate + temperature stability))
Standard Time Base Aging Rate±2.0 × 10^-6 / year
Standard Time Base Temperature Stability±1.0 × 10^-6 over 0 °C to 55 °C
High Stability Time Base Aging Rate (Option 1D5)±5.0 × 10^-10 / day

RF Output Characteristics

ParameterValue
Maximum Leveled Output Power+10 dBm
Minimum Leveled Output Power (Standard)-15 dBm
Minimum Leveled Output Power (with Option 1E1)-85 dBm
Output Power Resolution0.01 dB
Power Level Flatness±0.6 dB
Output Impedance50 ohms nominal
Source SWR< 2.0:1

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
Harmonics (2.0 to 20.0 GHz)<-30 dBc
Non-harmonic Spurious<-50 dBc
SSB Phase Noise (10 kHz offset, 10 GHz carrier)<-75 dBc/Hz

Sweep Capabilities

ParameterValue
Sweep ModesContinuous Analog (Ramp) Sweep, Stepped Sweep, CW
Analog Sweep Time Range10 ms to 100 s
Step Sweep Time Range1 ms to 100 s per step
Number of Frequency Markers5
Sweep Output Voltage0 V to 10 V ramp

Modulation Capabilities

ParameterValue
Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio> 80 dB
Pulse Modulation Rise/Fall Time< 10 ns

Input & Output Ports

ParameterValue
RF Output Connector (Standard)3.5 mm female
External ALC Input ConnectorBNC female
10 MHz Reference InputBNC female, 0 to +10 dBm nominal
10 MHz Reference OutputBNC female, +3 dBm nominal
Sweep Output ConnectorBNC female
Stop Sweep Input/OutputBNC female
Z-Axis Blanking OutputBNC female

Control & Programmability

ParameterValue
Programming LanguagesSCPI, HP 8350B Emulation Mode

Physical & Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +75 °C
Operating Humidity Range5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)

Available Options & Configurations

ParameterValue
Option 1D5High Stability Time Base
Option 1E170 dB Step Attenuator
Option 1E81 Hz Frequency Resolution
Option 1EDType-N Female RF Output Connector
Option 1EERear Panel RF Output Configuration

Modulation

ParameterValue
External AM Input Impedance600 Ω
External AM Sensitivity100% / V
External AM 3 dB Bandwidth (DC-coupled)DC to 100 kHz
External AM 3 dB Bandwidth (AC-coupled)100 Hz to 100 kHz
External FM Input Impedance600 Ω
External FM 3 dB Bandwidth (DC-coupled)DC to 10 MHz
External FM 3 dB Bandwidth (AC-coupled)10 kHz to 10 MHz
External FM Sensitivity100 kHz/V, 1 MHz/V, or 10 MHz/V (selectable)
External FM Maximum Deviation±10 MHz
Pulse Input Impedance50 Ω
Pulse Input LevelTTL compatible (>2.0 V high, <0.8 V low)
Pulse Modulation Minimum Pulse Width (Unleveled)< 100 ns
Pulse Modulation Minimum Pulse Width (Leveled)< 2 µs

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External AM Input ConnectorBNC female (front panel)
External FM Input ConnectorBNC female (front panel)
Pulse Modulation Input ConnectorBNC female (front panel)
External Trigger Input ConnectorBNC female (rear panel)
External Trigger Output ConnectorBNC female (rear panel)

Power Supply

ParameterValue
AC Power Frequency48 to 440 Hz (90 to 132 Vac) / 48 to 66 Hz (198 to 264 Vac)
Power Consumption (Maximum)250 VA

Power

ParameterValue
Slope Compensation Range0 to 2 dB/GHz
Slope Compensation Resolution0.01 dB/GHz
Power Sweep Range-15 dBm to maximum leveled power (standard) / -85 dBm to maximum leveled power (with Option 1E1)
User Flatness Correction PointsUp to 1601 points

Sweep

ParameterValue
Step Sweep Points Range2 to 1601 points

Frequency

ParameterValue
High Stability Time Base Temperature Stability (Option 1D5)< ±1 × 10^-8 (0 °C to 55 °C)

Power Requirements

ParameterValue
Line Voltage90 to 132 Vac (48 to 440 Hz) / 198 to 264 Vac (48 to 66 Hz)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating AltitudeUp to 4,570 m (15,000 ft)
Non-Operating AltitudeUp to 15,240 m (50,000 ft)
Acoustic Noise< 5.5 Bels

Interfaces

ParameterValue
GPIB Default Address19

Technology

Synthesized Sweep Signal Generator

Applications

RF and Microwave Component Testing, Scalar Network Analysis, Mixer Testing