The Anritsu 68095B is a synthesized CW generator delivering phase-locked continuous wave signals across 0.5 GHz to 65.0 GHz. Purpose-built for telecommunications, aerospace, and defense testing, this instrument generates stable, spectrally pure signals with exceptional frequency resolution and dynamic range control.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 0.5 GHz to 65.0 GHz
Frequency Resolution: 0.01 Hz
Output Power: −110 dBm to +20 dBm
Signal Purity:
• Phase Noise: −120 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (typical)
• Harmonics: < −60 dBc
• Non-Harmonics: < −80 dBc
• Spurious: < −80 dBc
Modulation: Internal AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse modulation. User-downloaded complex modulation capability supported.
Sweep & Agility:
• Step sweep with 1 ms to 99 seconds dwell time
• Switching time: < 15 ms + 1 ms/GHz or < 40 ms typical maximum
• Alternate sweep mode between two ranges with independent power selection
• Manual sweep with phase-locked frequency adjustment
• Programmable frequency list: up to 1000 non-sequential frequencies via GPIB
Interfaces: GPIB, USB, LAN
Physical: 425 mm × 177 mm × 500 mm; 25 kg
– Key Features
• 0.01 Hz frequency resolution enables precise carrier placement and test repeatability
• Low phase noise and high spectral purity suit demanding metrology and component characterization
• Multiple sweep modes—CW, step, alternate, and manual—address diverse measurement workflows
• Frequency list storage accommodates rapid multi-point stimulus sequences without settling delays
– Typical Applications
• High-frequency component characterization and gain/phase measurement
• Receiver sensitivity and dynamic range testing
• Antenna pattern and directivity evaluation
• System integration and end-to-end performance validation
– Compatibility & Integration
The 68095B integrates with Anritsu and HP/Agilent accessories and modules. Instrument drivers support LabWindows and GPIB-based automated test environments, enabling direct control and real-time parameter adjustment within existing measurement frameworks.
