The Anritsu 69363A is a synthesized sweep/signal generator delivering microwave signal generation across 2 GHz to 40 GHz. It generates continuous wave (CW) frequencies and both broad and narrow band sweeps with phase-lock capability, supporting analog, step, manual, and alternate sweep modes. Programmable frequency agility stores up to 1000 non-sequential frequencies addressable via GPIB control. Front-panel and remote operation (IEEE-488) control all functions except power on/standby.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 2 GHz to 40 GHz
• Output Power Range: -125 dBm to +17 dBm
• Frequency Switching Time (between sweep ranges): Typically less than 40 ms
• Step Sweep Switching Time: Typically less than 15 ms + 1 ms/GHz step size, or less than 40 ms, whichever is less
• Dwell Time Per Step: 1 ms to 99 seconds (variable)
• Internal Time Base Stability (aging): Typically less than 2 × 10⁻⁸/day; optional stability module reduces to < 5 × 10⁻¹⁰/day
• Internal Time Base Stability (temperature): Typically < 2 × 10⁻⁸/°C (0°C to 55°C range)
• Phase Noise: Ultra-low SSB phase noise characteristics typical of 69000 series instruments
– Key Features
• Synthesized CW and sweep generation across full 2–40 GHz range
• Analog sweep for continuous frequency adjustment
• Step sweep with user-selectable step counts and sizes
• Manual sweep with phase-locked frequency stepping
• Alternate sweep mode between two independent frequency ranges with configurable power levels
• High-resolution phase-lock capability
• Frequency agility: up to 1000 programmable non-sequential frequencies stored in volatile memory
• External 10 MHz reference input
• GPIB (IEEE-488) remote control interface
– Typical Applications
Microwave signal generation, component characterization, receiver testing, and broadband system validation across X-, Ku-, and Ka-band frequencies.
– Compatibility & Integration
Local front-panel operation or remote control via IEEE-488 GPIB interface. Accepts external 10 MHz reference signals for synchronized operation in multi-instrument test systems.
