The HP/Agilent 83592A is a high-performance RF plug-in module for the Keysight 8350B sweep oscillator mainframe, delivering coverage from 10 MHz to 20 GHz across four independently calibrated bands. Engineered for demanding RF and microwave measurements, this module combines wide frequency range with high output power and excellent harmonic suppression below -25 dBc across all bands.
## Technical Specifications
**Frequency Performance:**
• Operating range: 10 MHz to 20 GHz across four bands (0.01–2.4 GHz, 2.4–7 GHz, 7–13.5 GHz, 13.5–20 GHz)
• CW mode accuracy: ±5 MHz (Bands 0–1), ±10 MHz (Bands 2–3) at 25°C ±5°C
• Sweep mode accuracy (>100 ms sweeps): ±15–30 MHz depending on band
• Frequency marker accuracy: ±15–30 MHz ±0.5% of sweep width by band
• Temperature stability: ±200 kHz/°C (Bands 0–1), ±400–600 kHz/°C (Bands 2–3)
• Power-change stability: ±200–600 kHz for 10 dB power variation
• Residual FM (10 Hz–10 kHz bandwidth): <5 kHz peak
**Output Power:**
• Maximum leveled power: 10 mW (standard configuration)
• Power level accuracy: ±1.3–1.5 dB by band
• Power variation at maximum specified level: ±0.7–0.9 dB
• Spurious signals (harmonics/subharmonics): 12 dB calibrated (>9 dB with Option 002)
• Output power resolution: 0.1 dB displayed, 0.01 dB programmable
**Modulation:**
• External AM frequency response: 100 kHz typical
• AM input range: 0–15 V maximum
• AM amplitude control: 15 dB typical range
• AM sensitivity: 1 dB/V typical
• AM input impedance: 10 Ω
## Key Features
• Four independently optimized frequency bands for precision across the full 10 MHz–20 GHz spectrum
• Harmonic performance <-25 dBc enables clean signal generation for sensitive measurements
• Dual power output options—standard 10 mW or attenuated configuration (5–7 mW depending on band)
• External AM modulation with 15 dB control range and 1 dB/V sensitivity
• Programmable power resolution to 0.01 dB for automated test sequences
## Typical Applications
• Scalar network analysis and device characterization
• Local oscillator for frequency down-conversion in receiver testing
• Stimulus source for S-parameter and gain measurements across microwave bands
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed as a plug-in module for the Keysight 8350B mainframe. The 8350B provides marker sweep capability, save/recall register memory for front-panel settings, and HP-IB programmability for integration into automated test systems.
