The Agilent/Keysight 69330A is a precision handheld instrument engineered for RF cable and antenna characterization across mobile, broadcast, and wireless infrastructure applications. Operating from 25 MHz to 4 GHz, it delivers critical field measurements including return loss, VSWR, cable loss, and distance-to-fault (DTF) analysis with a sweep time of 3.0 ms per data point across full span acquisitions of 521 trace points.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency range: 25 MHz to 4 GHz
• Sweep time: 3.0 ms/data point (full span, 521 trace points, CW sweep, typical)
• Display: 7.2-inch sunlight-viewable LCD, 640 × 480 pixels
• Battery: Lithium-ion, approximately 4 hours operating time
• Connectivity: USB for memory stick and PC data transfer
– Key Features
• Frequency domain measurements: Return loss vs. frequency, VSWR vs. frequency, cable loss characterization
• Distance-to-fault (DTF) capability: Return loss vs. distance, VSWR vs. distance trending
• Handheld form factor with sunlight-readable display for field operations
• Electronic calibrator support for precision traceable measurements
• Phase-stable extension cable available (1.5 m, N(M) to N(F))
• Mechanical calibration kit: precision short/open/50 Ω load (DC to 4 GHz, N(M) or 7/16 DIN(M) connectors)
– Typical Applications
• Cellular base station RF path validation and troubleshooting
• Coaxial cable integrity assessment and fault localization
• Antenna return loss and impedance matching verification
• Field calibration and compliance testing of transmission systems
• In-service maintenance and preventive diagnostics
– Compatibility & Integration
USB connectivity enables direct data logging to external storage media and seamless integration with PC-based measurement software for post-acquisition analysis and report generation.
