Anritsu 68175B Synthesized Sweep Generator, 0.5 – 50.0 GHz
Anritsu 68175B,Generates high-quality RF signals from 0.5 to 50.0 GHz with consistent output performance and low phase noise. Built for advanced system testing and validation across telecommunications, aerospace, and defense applications.
- Model
- Anritsu 68175B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $16,530
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 68175B
This unit
The Anritsu 68175B is a synthesized sweep generator delivering high-quality RF signals across 0.5 GHz to 50.0 GHz. Purpose-built for advanced system testing and validation, it serves demanding applications in telecommunications, aerospace, and defense where signal integrity and measurement accuracy are critical. The instrument combines low phase noise performance with flexible sweep architecture and precise output control, enabling complex characterization tasks from component-level to system-level validation.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range:- 0.5 GHz to 50.0 GHz
- Frequency resolution: 1 kHz standard; 0.1 Hz optional (Option 11) Output Performance:
- Output impedance: 50 Ohm
- Output level resolution: 0.01 dB
- Output level accuracy: Approximately 2.5 dB Phase Noise:
- SSB phase noise: -100 dBc/Hz typical at 10 kHz offset from 10 GHz Spurious Signals:
- Harmonics: -40 dBc
- Non-harmonics: -40 dBc Sweep Capabilities:
- Step sweep: 1 to 10,000 steps with 1 kHz minimum step size
- Dwell time per step: 1 ms to 99 seconds
- Step switching time: Less than 15 ms + 1 ms/GHz step size, or less than 40 ms
- Analog sweep and manual sweep modes supported
- Alternate sweep mode for bidirectional sweeping between two ranges
Key Features
- Modulation support: Internal AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation
- Complex modulation via user-downloaded waveforms
- GPIB programmability with storage for up to 1000 non-sequential frequencies
- Phase-locked step sweep control and SCPI programming capability
Typical Applications Component and subsystem characterization in RF/microwave design; receiver and transmitter validation; antenna testing; filter and amplifier evaluation; system-level performance verification in aerospace, defense, and telecommunications.
Compatibility & Integration GPIB interface with SCPI command set enables remote instrument control and integration into automated test systems.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.5 GHz to 50.0 GHz |
Anritsu 68175B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Anritsu 68175B. 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 68175B 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 68175B price
This Anritsu 68175B is listed at $16,530. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Anritsu 68175B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Anritsu 68175B 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 →
