The HP/Agilent 83550A is an RF plug-in for the 8350B sweep oscillator mainframe that extends microwave testing capabilities across 8.0 GHz to 20.0 GHz. This unit delivers leveled output power exceeding +20 dBm from 8.0 GHz to 18.6 GHz, dropping to +18 dBm minimum in the 18.6–20.0 GHz band. Output level accuracy is ±1.5 dB with frequency accuracy of ±20 MHz.
## Technical Specifications
• **Frequency Range:** 8.0 GHz to 20.0 GHz
• **Output Leveled Power:** >+20 dBm (8.0–18.6 GHz); >+18 dBm (18.6–20.0 GHz)
• **Output Level Accuracy:** ±1.5 dB
• **Frequency Accuracy:** ±20 MHz
• **Harmonic Spurious Signals:** –20 dBc at maximum specified power
• **Non-Harmonic Spurious Signals:** –50 dBc at maximum specified power
• **Output Connector:** N(f)
• **Dimensions:** 12 × 10 × 8 in
• **Weight:** 10 lbs
## Key Features
• Internal AM modulation with external pulse, AM, and FM modulation options
• Built-in source module interface enables operation as a microwave driver for HP 8355X series millimeter-wave source modules
• HP-IB programmability through 8350B mainframe for automated sweep control, marker frequencies, and output power adjustment
## Typical Applications
• Component characterization and receiver testing
• System integration and RF/microwave subsystem validation
• Scalar and network analyzer measurements
• Noise figure and power meter applications
## Compatibility & Integration
The 83550A integrates with the 8350B mainframe and interfaces with industry standard instruments: network analyzers (HP 8510, HP 8410C), scalar network analyzers (HP 8756A, HP 8757A), counters (HP 5343A), noise figure meters (HP 8970), and power meters (HP 432A/B/C, HP 436A, HP 438A). HP-IB programmability enables integration into automated test systems.
