The Anritsu 68137B Synthesized Sweep Generator delivers phase-locked signal generation across 2–20.0 GHz for RF and microwave component testing, system validation, and production environments. This instrument combines rapid frequency switching, ultra-low phase noise, and flexible sweep modes—including analog, step, manual, and alternate sweep configurations—with programmable frequency agility supporting up to 1000 non-sequential frequencies under GPIB control. Engineers rely on it for demanding test scenarios requiring low-distortion outputs and precise modulation control.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency range: 2–20.0 GHz
• Output impedance: 50 Ω
• Maximum output power: +17 dBm (leveled to 20 GHz)
• Minimum output power: −125 dBm
• Frequency resolution: 0.1 Hz (optional)
• Phase noise: −101 dBc/Hz (minimum) and −54 dBc/Hz (maximum) single-side-band at 20 GHz
• Harmonics: −35 dBc (typical)
• Switching time: <15 ms + 1 ms/GHz step size or <40 ms (whichever is less); <5 ms for steps <100 MHz
• Dwell time per step: 1 ms to 99 seconds (variable)
– Key Features
• Broad and narrow-band sweep modes with user-selectable step counts (1 to 10,000) or step sizes (1 kHz to full range)
• Sweep width independently selected from 1 kHz to full frequency range
• Alternate sweep mode: sweeps between two ranges with independent power levels per range
• Manual sweep mode: phase-locked frequency stepping with user-configurable steps
• Programmable frequency agility: addresses up to 1000 stored frequencies as phase-locked step sweep
• Internal AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse modulation with swept delay
• External AM (log or linear) and external FM (locked or unlocked)
• Flexible pulse triggering: free-run, delayed, gated, and composite modes
• Front-panel control with GPIB remote interface
– Typical Applications
• Component and subsystem testing across X, Ku, and K bands
• System validation and characterization
• Automated production test and burn-in
• Radar and satellite signal simulation
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully programmable via GPIB; front-panel operation supported. Frequency settings and sweep parameters stored in volatile memory under remote control.
