The Anritsu 68153B is a synthesized sweep generator delivering stable, precise RF signals across 2 GHz to 26.5 GHz. Purpose-built for frequency-dependent module evaluation and broadband component testing, it executes analog, step, and manual sweep modes with configurable step counts up to 10,000. The instrument supports remote operation via GPIB and SCPI for automated test environments. Its signal stability and frequency agility make it essential for characterizing RF performance across microwave and millimeter-wave bands.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Generation
• Frequency range: 2 GHz to 26.5 GHz
• Sweep modes: Analog, Step (variable steps to 10,000), Manual
Interface & Control
• GPIB (IEEE 488) for remote operation
• SCPI command compatibility
– Key Features
• Broad microwave and millimeter-wave coverage in single instrument
• Flexible sweep architecture accommodates fast analog sweeps and precision step-sweep applications
• Programmable control reduces test setup complexity
– Typical Applications
• RF filter and amplifier characterization
• Broadband component performance evaluation
• Frequency-dependent subsystem testing
• Automated measurement sequences via GPIB integration
– Compatibility & Integration
The 68153B integrates into standard 50-ohm RF test benches. GPIB and SCPI interfaces enable integration into automated test systems and data acquisition frameworks without additional interface cards.
