The Keysight (Agilent) 83712B Synthesized CW Generator delivers stable, precise RF signals across 10 MHz to 20 GHz, engineered for demanding test, integration, and R&D environments. This signal source combines high spectral purity with flexible output power control, supporting applications requiring low phase noise and minimal spurious content.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Operating range: 10 MHz to 20 GHz
• Standard frequency resolution: 1 kHz
• Optional 1 Hz resolution (Option 1E8)
• Frequency switching time: <50 ms to within 1 kHz (any step); <35 ms for steps +14 dBm overall; +20 dBm below 1 GHz
• Minimum leveled output: -110 dBm (with Option 1E1)
• Level flatness: ±0.5 dB (power ≥ -90 dBm)
• Level switching: <17 ms without attenuator range change
• Output SWR: <2.0:1 nominal
Spectral Purity
• Harmonics: <-55 dBc (levels < +6 dBm)
• Spurious: <-60 dBc
• Subharmonics: Eliminated
• Phase noise (SSB, typical): <-82 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, 10 GHz
Frequency Stability
With high-stability timebase (Option 1E5): aging <1.5 × 10⁻⁹/day; temperature effects <1 × 10⁻⁷ over 0–55°C. Standard timebase: aging <1.0 × 10⁻⁸/day. External 10 MHz reference option matches external source stability.
– Key Features
• 1 kHz to 1 Hz frequency resolution options
• Output level accuracy to ±1.0 dB (50 MHz–20 GHz, leveled range)
• Sub-1 kHz phase noise floor available (Option 1E5)
• Optional -110 dBm minimum power capability
• Linear AM modulation support
– Typical Applications
Component characterization, system integration testing, receiver sensitivity measurement, interference analysis, and frequency-dependent device validation across microwave and millimeter-wave bands.
– Compatibility & Integration
External 10 MHz reference input for synchronized operation. Multiple options enable frequency resolution, power range, and stability optimization for specific test requirements.
