The Anritsu 69063A is a synthesized continuous wave generator delivering stable, phase-locked signals from 2 GHz to 40 GHz. Built on microprocessor control, it supports internal AM, FM, ΦM, and pulse modulation alongside user-downloaded complex modulation. The instrument executes broad and narrow-band sweeps with programmable step agility—up to 10,000 steps with dwell times from 1 ms to 99 seconds and switching times typically under 15 ms plus 1 ms per GHz step size. Manual and alternate sweep modes enable flexible frequency selection between independent ranges at differing power levels. Frequency agility extends to 1000 non-sequential frequencies under GPIB control for phase-locked step sweeps. Sweep width and step size adjust independently from 1 kHz to full range (0.1 Hz with Option 11). Output power ranges from –125 dBm to +9.0 dBm nominal, extending to +17 dBm maximum; step attenuator configuration reaches +7.0 dBm to +3.0 dBm. Remote operation via IEEE-488 GPIB provides full command of all functions except power on/standby. The unit is rackmount-configured and qualified for Option 11 (0.1 Hz resolution) and calibration services.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 2 GHz to 40 GHz
• Signal Type: Continuous Wave (CW)
• Modulation: Internal AM, FM, ΦM, pulse modulation; user-downloaded complex modulation supported
• Output Power (Nominal): +9.0 dBm to +6.0 dBm
• Output Power (Step Attenuator): +7.0 dBm to +3.0 dBm
• Maximum Output Power: +17 dBm
• Minimum Output Power: –125 dBm
• Sweep Steps: 1 to 10,000 variable steps
• Step Size: 1 kHz to full range; 0.1 Hz to full range with Option 11
• Dwell Time per Step: 1 ms to 99 seconds
• Frequency Switching Time: Less than 15 ms + 1 ms/GHz or less than 40 ms (whichever is less)
• Programmable Frequencies: Up to 1000 non-sequential frequencies (GPIB control)
• Interface: IEEE-488 GPIB
• Form Factor: Rackmount
– Key Features
• Phase-locked operation across full 2–40 GHz range
• Broad and narrow-band sweep modes with CW or step sweep selection
• Alternate sweep mode between two independent frequency ranges with selectable power levels per range
• Manual sweep with user-selectable steps or step size
• Independent sweep width selection from 1 kHz to full range
• Volatile memory storage for non-sequential frequency lists
– Typical Applications
• RF and microwave system testing and characterization
• Phase-locked signal generation for component and subsystem evaluation
• Multi-frequency step-sweep testing requiring precise dwell timing
• Frequency-agile signal sourcing for modulation and receiver testing
– Compatibility & Integration
• Member of Anritsu 69000A Series and 69A family synthesizer platform
• Full GPIB remote control enables automated test system integration
• Option 11 available for 0.1 Hz frequency resolution
• Calibration services available
