The Anritsu 68165B is a microprocessor-controlled synthesized sweep generator delivering precision microwave signal generation across 0.5 to 40.0 GHz. It produces discrete CW frequencies and full-range or narrow-band sweeps with both analog and step-sweep capability, supporting dwell times from 1 ms to 99 seconds and switching times below 15 ms + 1 ms/GHz. The instrument integrates AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse modulation—including doublet, triplet, and quadruplet pulse modes for radar testing—with seven internal waveforms plus user-defined arbitrary waveforms. Simultaneous synchronized modulations handle complex signal scenarios. Phase noise reaches –100 dBc at 10 kHz offset from 10 GHz. Output reaches +17 dBm. Front-panel or GPIB/IEEE-488 remote control enables local operation or integration into automated test systems. Step agility supports up to 1,000 non-sequential stored frequencies, and the optional AM SCAN modulator provides 60 dB modulation depth.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 0.5 GHz to 40.0 GHz
• Output Level: Up to +17 dBm
• Phase Noise: –100 dBc at 10 kHz offset from 10 GHz (example)
• Sweep Modes: Broad-band, narrow-band, analog, and step sweep (1 to 10,000 steps); step size 1 kHz to full range (0.1 Hz with Option 11); dwell 1 ms to 99 seconds
• Switching Time: <15 ms + 1 ms/GHz or <40 ms maximum (typical)
• Modulation: AM, FM, phase modulation (optional, to 400 radians at 1 MHz), pulse (internal/external), with 7 internal waveforms and arbitrary capabilities
• Frequency Agility: 1,000 stored non-sequential frequencies
– Key Features
• Dual-range sweep with alternating mode capability and independent power-level assignment
• Pulse modulation for radar blind-spot testing: doublet, triplet, quadruplet configurations
• Simultaneous synchronized modulations for complex signal synthesis
• Manual sweep mode with phase-locked frequency stepping
• TTL end-of-sweep signaling and auxiliary I/O
– Compatibility & Integration
• IEEE-488 GPIB remote control
• Operation manuals available for the 681XXB series
