HP / Agilent 3336A Synthesis/Level Generator

The HP/Agilent 3336A is a precision synthesis/level generator delivering spectrally pure sine wave outputs across 10 Hz to 20.999 MHz with 11-digit frequency resolution. Engineered for R&D, production testing, and telecommunications applications—particularly FDM system validation—it combines phase-continuous frequency synthesis with programmable level control and exceptional frequency stability.

## Technical Specifications

**Frequency & Resolution**
• Operating range: 10 Hz to 20.999 MHz (maximum 21 MHz)
• Frequency resolution: 11 digits; microhertz resolution available below 100 kHz
• Phase continuity across full frequency range
• Time base stability: 0.000005/year
• Optional stability (Option 804): ±5 × 10⁻⁷/week; aging ±1.5 × 10⁻⁸/week after 72 hours continuous operation; ambient stability ±5 × 10⁻⁷ maximum (0° to 55°C)

**Output Level Control**
• Output range: −72.99 dBm to +7.00 dBm (standard); extendable to −88.74 dBm to +13.01 dBm with options
• Absolute level accuracy (100 kHz, 50/75 Ω): ±0.05 dB
• Output accuracy: ±0.15 dB
• Output impedance: 75 ohms

**Signal Purity**
• Harmonic content: Below −60 dB (50 Hz to 1 MHz); below −50 dB (50 Hz to 20 MHz)
• Spurious signals: Below −70 dBc or −100 dBm (standard); −115 dBm with option

**Sweep Capability**
• Internal phase-continuous frequency sweep
• Normal leveling sweep time: 0.5 seconds; fast leveling: 0.03 seconds
• Fast leveling flatness: ±0.15 dB (10 kHz to 20 MHz)
• Normal leveling flatness: ±0.15 dB (50 Hz to 1 MHz)

## Key Features

• HP-IB (IEEE 488-1975) interface for remote programming and integration into automated test systems
• Auxiliary output (AUX 0 dBm) extending to 60.999 999 999 MHz
• Sync output: TTL square wave (Vhigh > 1.2 V into 50 Ω)
• Reference output: 0 dBm (50 Ω) at 1 MHz, with optional 10 MHz temperature-stabilized crystal oscillator
• External leveling input support

## Electrical

• Power requirements: 100/120/220/240 V AC, 48–66 Hz
• Power consumption: 60 VA (100 VA with all options); 10 VA standby

## Typical Applications

Frequency Division Multiplex (FDM) system testing, RF characterization, production testing, and precision signal sourcing in telecommunications and research environments.