Anritsu 69169A Synthesized Sweep Generator, 0.01 – 40.0 GHz

The Anritsu 69169A is a synthesized CW sweep signal generator delivering frequency coverage from 0.01 GHz to 40.0 GHz with 0.01 Hz resolution. This instrument provides output power ranging from −110 dBm to +10 dBm with 0.01 dB resolution, making it suitable for radar testing, system verification, and frequency characterization across aerospace, telecommunications, and defense applications.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 0.01 GHz to 40.0 GHz
• Frequency Resolution: 0.01 Hz
• Frequency Accuracy: ±(1 × 10⁻⁶ + aging rate × elapsed time)
• Output Power Range: −110 dBm to +10 dBm
• Output Power Resolution: 0.01 dB
• Output Power Accuracy: ±(1.0 dB + 0.1 dB/dB) or ±2 dB
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω
• RF Connector: Type K female
• Switching Speed: <30 ms or <20 ms
• Harmonics: <−20 dBc or −40 dBc
• Non-harmonics: <−70 dBc or −40 dBc
• Spurious Emissions: <−70 dBc
• SSB Phase Noise: Minimum −105 dBc/Hz; typical −100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset from 10 GHz
• Modulation Bandwidth: Up to 20 MHz
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
• Storage Temperature: −40°C to +75°C
• Dimensions: 133 mm (H) × 425 mm (W) × 525 mm (D)
• Weight: Approximately 25 kg maximum

– Key Features

• Multiple sweep modes: step, analog, power, alternate, and master/slave
• Internal AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation capabilities
• GPIB remote control interface
• Fast sweep performance with dedicated VNA modes achieving <8.5 ms/step

– Typical Applications

• Radar system testing and characterization
• Frequency response measurement and verification
• Defense and aerospace signal source applications

– Compatibility & Integration

• Compatible with Anritsu ML4803A power meter and HP 437B, 438A, and 70100A meters
• Wiltron 360B Vector Network Analyzer source lock mode compatible