The Anritsu 68317C is a synthesized signal generator delivering precise RF and microwave test signals across 0.01 GHz to 8.4 GHz. Built for development and production testing of RF/microwave components and systems, it combines signal purity, accurate power control, and rapid frequency agility in a compact, programmable platform.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 0.01 GHz to 8.4 GHz
Output Power: +13.0 dBm to +11.0 dBm (varies by frequency band). Leveled output available to –115 dBm in 0.01 dB steps.
Phase Noise: –78 dBc/Hz typical (≥2 GHz to ≤6 GHz); –66 dBc/Hz typical (>8.4 GHz to ≤20 GHz).
Output Level Accuracy: ±0.5 dB absolute; ±0.2 dB linearity (typical).
Reference Oscillators: Standard aging ±1 × 10⁻⁶/year, ±1 × 10⁻⁷/day. High Stability option (Option 002): ±1 × 10⁻⁷/year, ±1 × 10⁻⁸/day. Rubidium option (Option 001): ±1 × 10⁻¹⁰/month.
Sweep Modes: Linear/log sweep, step sweep, alternate sweep. Sweep time 30 ms to 99 seconds. Step sweep rates: 1 ms/step to 99 seconds/step (variable after lock); 20 ms/step to 99 seconds/step (fixed rate, lock time included). Sweep width 1 kHz to full instrument range.
– Key Features
• AM, FM, and Pulse Modulation support with synchronized multi-modulation capability
• Arbitrary user-defined modulation waveforms
• Fast tuning for rapid frequency changes
• Receiver sensitivity measurements to –115 dBm with 0.01 dB resolution
– Typical Applications
• RF and microwave component characterization and validation
• Production testing of complex RF systems
• Development environments requiring precision signal generation and frequency agility
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB, Ethernet, and USB interfaces enable remote control and automated test sequences. Compact design accommodates laboratory and production test benches.
