The Anritsu 69077B is an ultra-low noise synthesized CW generator delivering high-purity RF and microwave signals across 0.01 GHz to 50 GHz. Built on Anritsu’s synthesizer technology, this instrument combines exceptional phase noise performance with wide dynamic range, making it essential for component characterization, system integration, and local oscillator applications where signal integrity is non-negotiable.
Technical Specifications
Frequency
• Range: 0.01 GHz to 50 GHz
• Optional extension down to 0.1 Hz
• Resolution: 1 kHz standard; 0.1 Hz with Option 11
• Switching time: <5 ms for steps <100 MHz; <15 ms + 1 ms/GHz or <40 ms maximum
Output Power
• Guaranteed leveled to 40 GHz: +6 dBm
• Maximum leveled to 20 GHz: +17 dBm
• Minimum leveled range: -15 dBm
• With electronic attenuator: -140 dBm
• With attenuator: -120 dBm
• Resolution: 0.01 dB (log) or 0.001 mV (linear)
Phase Noise & Spectral Purity
• SSB phase noise: -100 dBc to -107 dBc at 10 kHz offset from 10 GHz
• Better than -130 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset
• Spurious signals: -100 dBc
Frequency Stability
• Internal time base: <2×10⁻⁸/day aging; <5×10⁻¹⁰/day with Option 16
• Temperature stability: <2×10⁻⁸/°C over 0°C; <2×10⁻¹⁰/°C with Option 16
• Oven-stabilized oscillators: <5×10⁻¹⁰ per day
– Key Features
• Sweep modes: Digital frequency, digital power, analog, step, and alternate sweep
• Step sweep: 1 to 10,000 steps with variable dwell time (1 ms to 99 seconds per step)
• Modulation: Internal AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation
• Wide dynamic range supporting measurement of high-performance RF/microwave devices
– Typical Applications
• Local oscillator (LO) for mixers and frequency conversion
• Component testing requiring ultra-low phase noise
• System validation in radar, communications, and measurement systems
• Calibration and characterization of RF networks and components
– Compatibility & Integration
The 69077B interfaces with swept measurement systems and integrates into test automation environments requiring phase-coherent signals with minimal spectral artifacts.
