The HP/Agilent 83620 series comprises synthesized signal generators engineered for RF and microwave testing across component evaluation, receiver characterization, and system verification. These instruments deliver broadband frequency coverage with 1 Hz resolution, low single-sideband phase noise, and harmonics typically better than -50 dBc below 20 GHz. Output power ranges from -20 dBm to +13 dBm (up to +15 dBm on select models), extendable to -110 dBm with Option 001 step attenuator. Multiple models address specific frequency bands: 10 MHz to 20 GHz (83620A/B/L), 45 MHz to 20 GHz (83621A/B), and 2 GHz to 20 GHz (83622A/B).
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range
• 83620A/B/L: 10 MHz to 20 GHz
• 83621A/B: 45 MHz to 20 GHz
• 83622A/B: 2 GHz to 20 GHz
• Frequency resolution: 1 Hz
Output Power
• Maximum leveled output: +13 dBm (standard models), +15 dBm (select models)
• Minimum settable output: -20 dBm
• With Option 001: -110 dBm minimum
Phase Noise
• 83620B/83623L: 80 dB on/off ratio, <10 ns rise/fall times (Option 006)
• AM: 100 kHz bandwidth, up to 99.7% (50 dB) modulation depth
• FM: rates up to 8 MHz
Performance Metrics
• Switching time: 10 ms typical (CW); 15 ms + (step size/1 GHz) × 5 ms for frequency steps
• Temperature stability: 0.01 dB/°C
• Time base stability: 0.0000001/yr
• CW mode accuracy: same as time base
– Key Features
• CW, step, list, manual, and ramp sweep modes
• Scan modulation for antenna pattern simulation
• Rear panel RF output (standard or retrofit via Option 004)
• Models with pulse, AM, and FM modulation (frequency dependent)
– Typical Applications
• Component and receiver testing
• System verification and characterization
• Microwave circuit evaluation
