HP / Agilent 83592A RF Plug-in for the Keysight 8350B, 10 MHz to 20 GHz High output power

The HP/Agilent 83592A is a RF plug-in module for the Keysight 8350B sweep oscillator mainframe, delivering coverage from 10 MHz to 20 GHz across four independently calibrated bands. Engineered for demanding RF and microwave measurements, this module combines wide frequency range with high output power and excellent harmonic suppression below -25 dBc across all bands.

Technical Specifications Frequency Performance:

Operating range: 10 MHz to 20 GHz across four bands (0.01–2.4 GHz, 2.4–7 GHz, 7–13.5 GHz, 13.5–20 GHz)

CW mode accuracy: ±5 MHz (Bands 0–1), ±10 MHz (Bands 2–3) at 25°C ±5°C

Sweep mode accuracy (>100 ms sweeps): ±15–30 MHz depending on band

Frequency marker accuracy: ±15–30 MHz ±0.5% of sweep width by band

Temperature stability: ±200 kHz/°C (Bands 0–1), ±400–600 kHz/°C (Bands 2–3)

Power-change stability: ±200–600 kHz for 10 dB power variation

Residual FM (10 Hz–10 kHz bandwidth): <5 kHz peak Output Power:

Maximum leveled power: 10 mW (standard configuration)

Power level accuracy: ±1.3–1.5 dB by band

Power variation at maximum specified level: ±0.7–0.9 dB

Spurious signals (harmonics/subharmonics): 12 dB calibrated (>9 dB with Option 002)

Output power resolution: 0.1 dB displayed, 0.01 dB programmable Modulation:

External AM frequency response: 100 kHz typical

AM input range: 0–15 V maximum

AM amplitude control: 15 dB typical range

AM sensitivity: 1 dB/V typical

AM input impedance: 10 Ω

Key Features

Four independently optimized frequency bands for precision across the full 10 MHz–20 GHz spectrum

Harmonic performance <-25 dBc enables clean signal generation for sensitive measurements

Dual power output options - standard 10 mW or attenuated configuration (5–7 mW depending on band)

External AM modulation with 15 dB control range and 1 dB/V sensitivity

Programmable power resolution to 0.01 dB for automated test sequences

Typical Applications

Scalar network analysis and device characterization

Local oscillator for frequency down-conversion in receiver testing

Stimulus source for S-parameter and gain measurements across microwave bands

Compatibility & Integration Designed as a plug-in module for the Keysight 8350B mainframe. The 8350B provides marker sweep capability, save/recall register memory for front-panel settings, and HP-IB programmability for integration into automated test systems.