The HP/Agilent 8360L Synthesized Swept CW Generator series delivers high-performance signal generation with precise frequency control across extended frequency ranges. These instruments merge synthesized signal generation with sweep oscillator speed and convenience, enabling rapid frequency scanning and modulation in research, development, and manufacturing environments. The 8360L architecture supports both analog and step sweep modes with integrated modulation capabilities, making it suitable for radar simulation, component characterization, and automated test system integration.
## Technical Specifications
**Frequency Coverage**
• Coaxial operation: 10 MHz to 50 GHz (model-dependent coverage includes 10 MHz–20 GHz, 2 GHz–20 GHz, 10 MHz–26.5 GHz, and 10 MHz–40 GHz)
• Millimeter-wave extension: Up to 110 GHz with compatible source modules (83550 series)
**Output Power**
• Standard output: -20 dBm
• Minimum settable power (Option 001 attenuator): -110 dBm
• Maximum leveled output: +13 dBm to +20 dBm depending on model and frequency
• Power accuracy: ±0.9–±1.7 dB above +10 dBm; ±0.5–±0.8 dB above -10 dBm; ±0.7–±1.0 dB above -60 dBm
• Power flatness: Typically within hundredths of a dB
**Spectral Purity**
• Harmonics: Typically -25 dBc below 2.0 GHz
• Spurious suppression: -70 dBc at 100 Hz offset; -78 dBc at 1 kHz; -86 dBc at 10 kHz; -107 dBc at 100 kHz offset (10 MHz–<7 GHz)
• Phase noise: Low phase noise minimizes radar receiver false alarms
**Modulation**
• Amplitude: Linear AM with 50 dB log depth; AM bandwidth DC to 250 kHz (3 dB, 30% depth)
• Frequency: 8 MHz FM bandwidth with high-modulation index chirp simulation
• Pulse: 15 ns minimum width; 10 ns rise/fall time; ±0.5 dB level accuracy; externally triggerable
• Scan: Antenna scan simulation supported
• Internal generator: Sine, square, triangular, ramp, and noise waveforms
• Combined pulse and amplitude modulation supported simultaneously
**Sweep Capability**
• Analog ramp and step sweep modes
## Key Features
• Dual-mode operation: Synthesized control with sweep oscillator speed
• Wide dynamic range: -110 dBm to +20 dBm (Option 001)
• Integrated modulation waveform generator
• Pulse modulation with variable time-delay and external triggering
• ATE system compatible
## Typical Applications
• Radar and electronic warfare signal simulation
• Component and subsystem RF characterization
• Receiver sensitivity and selectivity testing
• Frequency-sweep device evaluation
## Compatibility & Integration
The 8360L integrates with millimeter-wave source modules for extended frequency coverage and interfaces with automated test systems via standard sweep and modulation control.
