The Anritsu 68167C is a synthesized signal generator delivering phase-locked RF signals from 10 MHz to 40 GHz for automated test equipment and component characterization. It combines ultra-low phase noise, accurate power leveling to -120 dBm, and fast frequency switching in a compact single-channel package. The instrument supports multiple sweep modes, analog and digital modulation, and list-based frequency/power sequencing—making it suited for broadband component testing, wireless system validation, and mixer characterization.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage: 10 MHz to 40 GHz with 100.0 mHz resolution. Optional 0.1 Hz resolution available.
Output Power: +13 dBm to -15 dBm typical; +17 dBm guaranteed leveled power to 20 GHz. Power accuracy reaches -120 dBm minimum with 0.01 dB step resolution.
Phase Noise: -107 dBc/Hz SSB at 10 kHz offset from 10 GHz carrier.
Spurious Performance: <-60 dBc specified.
Switching Speed: <5 ms for frequency steps under 100 MHz; <15 ms + 1 ms/GHz or <40 ms maximum for step sweep.
Sweep Modes: Step sweep (1 ms to 99 seconds per step), fixed-rate sweep (20 ms to 99 seconds per step), list sweep (up to 4 tables × 2000 frequency/power pairs), logarithmic sweep, and analog sweep. Manual mode supports phase-locked frequency stepping between limits.
Modulation: Internal AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation. User-downloadable arbitrary waveforms supported.
– Key Features
• Dual-table master/slave synchronization via AUX I/O and SERIAL I/O for coherent two-channel measurements
• GPIB (IEEE-488) control with optional SCPI programmability
• Free application drivers: IVI-COM and LabVIEW compatible
• Compact 13.3 cm height minimizes rack footprint
• Frequency sweep width accuracy: ±30 MHz or ±2 MHz, whichever is lesser, at sweep rates ≤50 MHz/ms
– Typical Applications
• RF and microwave component characterization
• Wireless transceiver testing
• Mixer and frequency converter validation
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB bus control with SCPI option. IVI-COM and National Instruments LabVIEW drivers available at no cost.
