Anritsu 68169B Synthesized Sweep Generator, 0.01 – 40.0 GHz
Anritsu 68169B,A broadband sweep generator covering 0.01 to 40.0 GHz. Offers excellent frequency accuracy, fast tuning, and stable output. Suitable for testing RF and microwave circuits in lab, production, and development settings.
- Model
- Anritsu 68169B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $14,530
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 68169B
This unit
The Anritsu 68169B Synthesized Sweep Generator delivers precision RF and microwave signal generation across 0.01 to 40.0 GHz, with optional waveguide extensions to 110 GHz. Built for R&D, production, and ATE environments, it combines ultra-low phase noise, programmable sweep modes, and integrated modulation for component characterization and system validation.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range- 0.01 to 40.0 GHz (coaxial output)
- Extendable to 65 GHz with specific configurations
- Waveguide extensions available to 110 GHz
- Minimum sweep width: 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 11) Output Power
- Maximum: +13 dBm standard; +17 dBm with Option 15 (High Power)
- Minimum: −15 dBm or −125 dBm
- Resolution: 0.01 dB
- Accuracy: ±2 dB
- Output impedance: 50 Ohm
- User-configurable level flatness correction Phase Noise
- SSB phase noise: −100 dBc at 10 kHz offset from 10 GHz
- Range: −96 dBc/Hz (minimum) to −60 dBc/Hz (maximum) Switching Performance
- Output level switching: 20 ms
- Step switching: <15 ms + 1 ms/GHz or <40 ms typical maximum
- Alternate/manual sweep switching: <40 ms Spurious Signals
- Harmonics: −40 dBc
- Non-harmonics: −40 dBc
Key Features Modulation Capability
- Internal AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation
- External or internal signal sources for AM/FM
- Seven internal waveforms including Gaussian noise and user-defined arbitrary waveforms
- Pulse modes: doublet, triplet, quadruplet configurations
- User-downloadable complex modulation support Sweep Modes
- Step, analog, power, alternate, and master/slave sweep modes
- CW or step sweep operation
- Manual mode with phase-locked frequency adjustment
- Programmable frequency agility: up to 1000 non-sequential frequencies via GPIB
- Step sweep: 1 to 10,000 steps; 1 kHz minimum step size (0.1 Hz with Option 11)
- Dwell time per step: 1 ms to 99 seconds
Typical Applications Component and subsystem testing, automated production test, receiver/transmitter characterization, phase noise measurement, modulation fidelity assessment.
Compatibility & Integration IEEE-488 GPIB interface enables remote instrument control and integration into automated test systems.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.01 to 40.0 GHz (coaxial) |
| waveguide extensions to 110 GHz | Power Range (dBm) | −125 dBm to +17 dBm |
Anritsu 68169B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Anritsu 68169B. Calibration covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Anritsu 68169B faults: YIG oscillator failure (no output or loss of lock), step attenuator wear (output drops or steps at set attenuation), ALC loop failure (uncontrolled output power), I/Q modulator assembly failure. HP/Agilent 836xx series most common faults are YIG oscillator failure and step attenuator contact wear causing output steps or drops at specific attenuation settings. Keysight E4428C/E4438C units most commonly develop ALC loop failure and I/Q modulator assembly faults. YIG oscillator replacement and attenuator service are stocked repairs.
Anritsu 68169B price
This Anritsu 68169B is listed at $14,530. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Anritsu 68169B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Anritsu 68169B is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
