The Anritsu 69397B is an ultra-low noise synthesized sweep/signal generator delivering precision RF and microwave signal generation from 0.1 Hz to 65 GHz in a single coaxial output, with extension to 110 GHz via millimeter wave source modules. The instrument combines ultra-low phase noise performance, flexible sweep modes, and comprehensive modulation capabilities for exacting test, measurement, and development applications.
Technical Specifications
Frequency and Output
• Frequency range: 0.1 Hz to 65 GHz (single coaxial output); up to 110 GHz with waveguide extensions
• Output power: +17 dBm maximum; -125 dBm minimum; guaranteed leveled output to +17 dBm up to 20 GHz
• Accurately leveled output down to -120 dBm in 0.01 dB steps
• Frequency resolution: 1 kHz minimum step size (0.1 Hz with Option 11)
• Output power level accuracy: 0.01 dB steps
Phase Noise and Spurious Performance
• Ultra-low SSB phase noise: -107 dBc at 10 kHz offset from 10 GHz
• Spurious signals: < -60 dBc
Sweep Functionality
• Sweep modes: Linear, logarithmic, step, and alternate
• Sweep time range: 30 ms to 99 seconds
• Sweep width: 1 kHz to full range (0.1 Hz minimum with Option 11)
• Sweep speed accuracy: ≤ ±30 MHz or ±2 MHz widths for sweep speeds ≤ 50 MHz/ms
• Step sweep: 1 to 10,000 steps; 1 ms to 99 seconds dwell time
• List sweep: Up to 4 tables with 2,000 non-sequential frequency/power sets
• Digital frequency and power sweep supported
Modulation Capabilities
• Internal modulation: AM, FM, phase modulation, pulse modulation
• Modulating waveforms: 7 internal waveforms including Gaussian noise; user-defined arbitrary waveforms supported
• Pulse modulation: Single and multiple pulses with swept delay for moving target simulation, radar blind spot testing, and recovery time testing
• External modulation: AM/FM/pulse modulation via external signals supported
– Key Features
• Single-output simplicity to 65 GHz; millimeter wave extension capability
• Fine-resolution frequency tuning and power leveling for precise signal control
• Multiple sweep architectures for diverse measurement scenarios
• Advanced pulse modulation for radar and dynamic testing
• Arbitrary waveform support for custom modulation requirements
– Typical Applications
• RF and microwave component characterization
• Radar system testing and validation
• Phase noise measurement and analysis
• Receiver sensitivity and selectivity testing
• Modulation fidelity assessment
– Compatibility & Integration
Anritsu millimeter wave source modules extend operating range to 110 GHz. User-downloaded arbitrary modulation enables integration with external signal processing workflows.
