The HP/Agilent 83592C is an RF plug-in module for the Keysight 8350B sweep oscillator mainframe, delivering low-harmonic signal generation across 10 MHz to 20 GHz. This unit combines broad frequency coverage with precise leveling and minimal spurious output, making it suitable for RF component testing, receiver characterization, and signal generation applications requiring clean spectral performance.
## Technical Specifications
**Frequency Range:** 10 MHz to 20 GHz
**Frequency Accuracy (CW Mode):**
• Band 0 (0.01–2.4 GHz): ±15 MHz
• Band 1 (2.4–7 GHz): ±5 MHz
• Band 2 (7–13.5 GHz): ±10 MHz
• Band 3 (13.5–20 GHz): ±10 MHz
**Frequency Stability (Typical):**
• Temperature coefficient: ±200 kHz/°C (Band 0–1), ±400 kHz/°C (Band 2), ±600 kHz/°C (Band 3)
• Load SWR (3:1): ±100 kHz (Band 0–1), ±200 kHz (Band 2), ±300 kHz (Band 3)
**Output Power:**
• Maximum leveled: 10 mW (Band 0), 4 mW (Bands 1–3)
• Power range: –60 dBm to +4 dBm
• Minimum settable: –5 dBm (–60 dBm with Option 002)
• Level accuracy: ±1.3–1.5 dB across bands
• Resolution: 0.01 dB (programmable), 0.1 dB (displayed)
**Spurious Signals:**
• Band 0 (0.01–1.5 GHz): <–25 dBc
• Bands 1–3: <–45 dBc typical, <–20 dBc typical
• Full band: –55 dBc harmonic and subharmonic levels
**Sweep Performance:**
• Minimum sweep time (single band): 10 ms
• Minimum sweep time (full band): 25–30 ms
## Key Features
• Low harmonic distortion optimizes dynamic range in receiver testing
• Broadband coverage 10 MHz to 20 GHz in four frequency bands
• Precision frequency accuracy within ±5–15 MHz (CW mode)
• Optional 55 dB step attenuator (Option 002) for extended power control
• Compact plug-in form factor for modular system integration
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed as a dedicated RF plug-in for the Keysight 8350B mainframe. Operates within the 8350B ecosystem for synchronized frequency and amplitude control during swept and fixed-frequency measurements.
