Anritsu 69187A Ultra Low Noise Synth Sweep Generator
Anritsu 69187A Ultra Low Noise Synth Sweep Generator,Delivers ultra-stable signals with minimal phase noise across wide bandwidths, catering to noise-sensitive applications in research and high-end RF development.
- Model
- Anritsu 69187A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $16,500
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 69187A
This unit
The Anritsu 69187A Ultra Low Noise Synth Sweep Generator is a microprocessor-based RF instrument engineered for applications demanding exceptional signal purity and frequency stability. Operating from 0.01 GHz to 60 GHz, it delivers synthesized CW and swept outputs with phase noise performance of -100 dBc at 10 kHz offset from 10 GHz. The instrument supports four independent sweep modes - analog, step, manual, and alternate - with switching times below 40 ms to within 1 kHz of final frequency.
Twenty presettable CW frequencies (F0–F9, M0–M9) enable rapid configuration for multi-frequency test sequences.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Output Power- Frequency range: 0.01 GHz to 60 GHz
- Output power: -125 dBm to +17 dBm maximum; leveled power guaranteed to +17 dBm up to 20 GHz
- Output impedance: 50 Ω
- Frequency resolution: 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 11) Phase Noise & Spectral Purity
- Ultra-low SSB phase noise: -100 dBc at 10 kHz offset from 10 GHz
- Low spurious signal content Sweep Capabilities
- Analog sweep: Full range continuous with independently selected sweep widths from 1 MHz to full span
- Step sweep: 1 to 10,000 steps with user-selectable step size or step count; dwell time 1 ms to 99 seconds
- Manual sweep: Stepped phase-locked frequency adjustment between limits
- Alternate sweep: Two independent ranges with selectable power levels per range
- Maximum switching time: <40 ms typical to within 1 kHz; step sweep <15 ms + 1 ms/GHz or <40 ms typical Frequency Accuracy & Stability
- Internal time base aging: <2×10⁻⁸/day (Option 16: <5×10⁻¹⁰/day)
- Temperature stability: <2×10⁻⁸/°C over 0–55 °C (Option 16: <2×10⁻¹⁰/°C)
- Frequency accuracy matches internal or external 10 MHz reference Modulation
- Internal AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse modulation
- Seven modulating waveforms including Gaussian noise; user-defined arbitrary waveforms supported
- Pulse modulation: Doublet, triplet, or quadruplet pulse generation for RADAR testing
- Simultaneous synchronized modulations enabled
Key Features
- Twenty independent presettable CW frequencies for rapid test switching
- Trigger options: Auto, external TTL, or single-shot
- Microprocessor control for high-resolution phase-lock synthesis
Typical Applications RF component characterization, receiver sensitivity testing, RADAR system validation, phase noise measurement, and broadband signal generation across microwave and millimeter-wave bands.
Compatibility & Integration External trigger input via AUX I/O supports automated test sequences. Accepts internal or external 10 MHz time base references for synchronized multi-instrument configurations.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.01 GHz to 60 GHz | Power Range (dBm): '-125 dBm to +17 dBm |
Anritsu 69187A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Anritsu 69187A. 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 69187A 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 69187A price
This Anritsu 69187A is listed at $16,500. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Anritsu 69187A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Anritsu 69187A 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 →
