ValueTronics International, Inc. Sweep Generator 83650B

The 83650B is a 50 GHz sweep generator from Agilent. A synthesized sweeper is a tool engineers use to generate sinusoidal outputs while testing electronic equipment. The output will automatically have its frequency varied or swept between frequencies. A sweep is one complete cycle of a frequency variation. Engineers use sweep signal generators as test equipment, mostly to measure responses of filters, amplifiers, and electrical components. Additional Features: Frequency range: 0.01-50 GHz +10 dBm calibrated output power -50 dBc harmonics <26.5 GHz typical SSB phase noise <-80 dBc at 10 GHz and 10 kHz offset Complete analog sweeper 1 Hz frequency resolution (Option 008) Pulse, amplitude and frequency modulation (Agilent 8360B Series only) -110 dBm output power with step attenuator (Option 001) The Agilent 83650B is the standard of excellence for applications requiring the high performance and accuracy of a synthesized source and the speed and versatility of a sweep oscillator. Also called a sweeper, the unit has synthesized broadband frequency coverage and precise 1 Hz frequency resolution (Opt 008) are generated by indirect synthesis, enabling it to achieve low single-sideband phase noise performance. The HP 83650B also delivers excellent harmonic performance with harmonics at least 50 dB below the carrier from 2.0 to 26.5 GHz and at least 40 dB below the carrier above 26.5 GHz. This unit is compatible with Agilent scalar and vector network analyzers, noise figure systems, and millimeter wave source modules. Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) ensures compatibility with other HP equipment. More Information: Frequency Bands (CW Signals): 10 MHz to <2 GHz 2 GHz to <7 GHz 7 GHz to <13.5 GHz 13.5 GHz to <20 GHz 20 GHz to <26.5 GHz 26.5 GHz to <38 GHz 38 GHz to 50 GHz Internal 10 MHz time base: Accuracy = Calibration ± Aging Rate ± Temperature Effects ± Line Voltage Effects Aging Rate: 5 10–10/day, 1  10–7/year With Temperature: 1 10–10/°C, typical With Line Voltage: 5 10–10 for line voltage change of 10%, typical Sweep Functions: Control: Start/stop, center/span, marker (M1-M2), alternate sweep Trigger: auto, external, single, or GPIB CW and Manual Sweep Modes: Accuracy: Same as time base Switching Time: For steps within a frequency band: 15 ms + (step size/1 GHz) × 5 ms step size Maximum, or across band switch points: 50 ms Step or list modes within a frequency band: 5 ms2 + (step size /1 GHz) × 5 ms Step Sweep Mode: Accuracy: Same as time base Minimum Step Size: Same as frequency resolution Number of Points: 2 to 801 Switching Time: Same as CW Dwell Time: 100 μs to 3.2 s LIst Mode: Accuracy: Same as time base Minimum step size: Same as frequency resolution Number of points: 1 to 801 Switching time: Same as CW Dwell time: 100 μs to 3.2 s Ramp Sweep Mode: Accuracy (sweep time >=100 ms and <=5 s): Sweep widths >n × 10 MHz: (start, stop, and bandedge frequencies are phase-locked corrected during sweep) Lesser of 1% of sweep width or n × 1 MHz + 0.1% of sweep width. Sweep time: 10 ms to 100 s, 300 MHz/ms maximum rate Output Power: Output frequencies <= 26.5 GHz Standard: +10 Option 006: +10 Output Frequencies >= 26.5 GHz and <= 40 GHz Standard: +5 Option 006: +5 Output Frequencies >= 40 GHz Standard: +2.5 Option 006: +2.5 With attenuator (Option 001): Minimum settable output power is –110 dBm. Maximum leveled output power is reduced by 1.5 dB to 20 GHz, 2 dB above 20 GHz, and 2.5 dB above 40 GHz.