HP / Agilent 83595A RF plug-in provides a 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz broadband coaxial swept

The HP/Agilent 83595A is a broadband coaxial swept frequency source plug-in for the Agilent 8350B mainframe, delivering 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz coverage across five bands. This RF source excels in scalar network analysis, local oscillator applications, and standalone signal generation, combining wide frequency sweep capability with narrowband precision tuning.

Technical Specifications Frequency Coverage

Range: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz (five bands: 10 MHz–2.4 GHz, 2.4–7 GHz, 7–13.5 GHz, 13.5–20 GHz, 20–26.5 GHz)

CW accuracy: ±5 MHz (Bands 0–1); ±10 MHz (Band 2–3); ±12 MHz (Band 4)

Sweep accuracy: ±15 to ±50 MHz depending on band and sweep width

Frequency marker accuracy: ±15 to ±50 MHz, ±0.5% of sweep width (band-dependent)

Temperature stability: ±200 to ±800 MHz/°C (typical, band-dependent) Output Power

Maximum leveled power: 10 mW (Bands 0–3); 2.5 mW (Band 4)

Power accuracy: ±1.3 to ±1.8 dB (band-dependent)

Minimum settable power: −5 dBm standard; −60 dBm with Option 002

Maximum output level: +4 dBm

Resolution: 0.1 dB displayed; 0.01 dB programmable

Harmonics and subharmonics: <−25 dBc (Bands 0–3); <−20 dBc (Band 4) Sweep Performance

Minimum sweep time: 10 ms (single band); 30 ms (full band) Modulation Capability

External AM: 100 kHz response, 1 dB/V sensitivity, 15 dB range

External FM: ±75 MHz (DC–100 Hz); ±7 MHz (100 Hz–1 MHz); ±5 MHz (1–2 MHz); ±1 MHz (2–10 MHz); −20 MHz/V sensitivity

Phase lock: −6 MHz/V sensitivity

External pulse modulation: TTL compatible; 15 nsec rise/fall time (10 MHz–2.5 GHz)

Key Features

Single-plug coverage from 10 MHz through 26.5 GHz eliminates band-switching complexity

Fine frequency resolution and CW accuracy support precision measurement and calibration tasks

Integrated leveling maintains constant output across broadband sweeps

Multiple modulation modes

AM, FM, phase lock, and pulse - enable diverse signal conditioning

Low harmonic content <−20 dBc ensures clean spectral characteristics

Typical Applications

Scalar network analysis across S-parameters

Down-converter local oscillator for superheterodyne receivers

Stimulus source for broadband RF system characterization

Signal generation for component and subsystem testing

Compatibility & Integration Operates exclusively as a plug-in module with the Agilent 8350B sweep oscillator mainframe, which provides power, control interface, and display functions.