The Agilent 8340B Synthesized Sweeper generates RF and microwave signals from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz with synthesized accuracy and rapid sweep performance. Built for component characterization, system simulation, and demanding aerospace, telecommunications, and defense applications, this instrument delivers low phase noise, stable output, and versatile modulation—pulse, AM, FM, and simultaneous combinations—across its full frequency range.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Resolution
• Range: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
• CW resolution: 1 Hz to 4 Hz (standard); 1 kHz (Option 008)
• Indirect synthesis technique with CW switching times typically better than 35 ms
• Fast phase-lock switching: 11 ms to 22 ms depending on frequency and step size
Output Power
• Calibrated output range: +10 dBm to −110 dBm
• Output level resolution: 0.05 dB
• Maximum leveled power varies by band: +15 dBm (frequency dependent), +12.0 dBm (2.3–7.0 GHz), +10.0 dBm (0.01–2.3 GHz and 7.0–13.5 GHz), +9.0 dBm (13.5–20.0 GHz), +3.0 dBm (20.0–23.0 GHz), +1.0 dBm (23.0–26.5 GHz)
• 50 Ohm nominal output impedance
• Type N female rear connector (APC-3.5 Male on HP 8340B; options may vary)
Modulation Capabilities
• Pulse: >80 dB ON/OFF ratio, ≤25 ns rise/fall times, ≤100 ns minimum internally leveled pulse width
• AM: DC to 100 kHz (3 dB BW), 0–90% depth, 100%/V sensitivity
• FM: 50 kHz to 10 MHz (3 dB BW), user-selectable sensitivity (1 or 10 MHz/Volt), peak deviation up to 20x modulation rate at 20.0–26.5 GHz
Sweep Performance
• Analog sweep: 45 ms to 200 sec full span
• Narrowest sweep width: 100 Hz
• Phase-locked sweep maintains synthesizer-class accuracy for widths ≤n × 5 MHz
Stability & Spectral Purity
• Long-term stability: 1×10⁻⁹/day
• Aging: <1×10⁻⁹/day, 2×10⁻⁷/year after 30-day warm-up
• Internal 10 MHz time base
• Harmonics: <−35 dBc to 26.5 GHz
• Subharmonics/multiples: <−25 dBc (7.0–20.0 GHz), <−20 dBc (20.0–26.5 GHz)
– Key Features
• Indirect synthesis with sub-35 ms CW switching and 11–22 ms fast phase-lock capability
• Simultaneous pulse, AM, and FM modulation with independent control
• Phase-locked sweep delivers synthesizer stability across frequency bands
• Exceptional spectral purity and low phase noise across full range
– Typical Applications
• Component and subsystem characterization
• System simulation and validation
• Aerospace, defense, and telecommunications testing
– Compatibility & Integration
• 50 Ohm system compatibility
• Type N female connector (standard configuration)
• Internal or external modulation inputs
• Switchable frequency resolution (Option 008)
