HP / Agilent 3336C Synthesis/Level Generator

The HP/Agilent 3336C is a synthesized signal and level generator delivering precise frequency and amplitude control across R&D, production testing, and calibration applications. Built on single-loop, fractional-N synthesis architecture, it provides 11 digits of frequency resolution with phase continuity across its entire range. The instrument combines low-noise signal generation with flexible modulation and sweep capabilities, supported by HP-IB control and optional high-stability frequency reference for demanding metrology work.

## Technical Specifications

**Frequency Generation**
• Range: 10 Hz to 20.999999999 MHz
• Resolution: 1 µHz (30 dB or >25 dB (frequency-dependent); (75 Ω): >30 dB

**Spectral Purity**
• Harmonic distortion: <−60 dBc (50 Hz–1 MHz); <−50 dBc (to 20 MHz)
• Spurious signals: −100 dBm typical
• Integrated phase noise: −54 dB (30 kHz band, 20 MHz carrier, excluding 1 Hz about carrier)

**Modulation**
• AM: 0–100% depth, 50 Hz–50 kHz modulation frequency, 1.2 V into 50 Ω)
• REF OUT: 0 dBm, 1 MHz (10 MHz temperature-stabilized crystal oscillator)
• AUX output: 0 dBm, 21–60.999999999 MHz
• External leveling input for remote amplitude control
• HP-IB (IEEE 488-1975) standard interface

## Typical Applications

Radio frequency calibration, audio equipment testing, communication system validation, R&D signal characterization, production test automation.

## Physical & Environmental

132.6 mm (H) × 425.5 mm (W) × 497.8 mm (D); 10 kg net. Operating temperature: 0–55°C.