HP / Agilent 83572A RF Plug-In, 26.5-40.0 GHz

The HP/Agilent 83572A RF Plug-In extends the frequency coverage of Agilent 8350A or 8350B Sweep Oscillator Mainframes into the millimeter-wave band. Operating from 26.5 GHz to 40.0 GHz with WR-28 waveguide output, this module delivers precise signal generation for advanced RF and microwave applications including millimeter-wave system development, wireless communication testing, and radar system analysis.

## Technical Specifications

• **Frequency Range:** 26.5 GHz to 40.0 GHz
• **Output Connector:** WR-28 waveguide
• **Output Power (Unleveled):** Minimum 3 dBm
• **Output Power (Calibrated Externally Leveled, Option 001):** Minimum 2 dBm
• **Frequency Accuracy:** 100 MHz
• **Output Impedance:** 50 ohms (nominal)
• **Power Control:** Manual adjustment to 0.1 dB resolution; remote programmability via HP-IB to 0.01 dB resolution

## Key Features

• AM/FM/Pulse/Square wave modulation
• Power sweep capability for real-time power response measurements
• Slope compensation for system and cable loss at high frequencies
• External leveling via detector or power meter
• Internal modulation option (Option 006): 27.8 kHz for scalar network analyzer interface
• Full HP-IB programmability (IEEE-488.1-1987 and IEEE-488.2-1987) for automated testing and remote control

## Typical Applications

• Millimeter-wave system development
• Wireless communication testing
• Radar system analysis
• Complex RF measurements requiring precise signal generation

## Compatibility & Integration

Designed as a plug-in module for HP 8350A and HP 8350B Sweep Oscillator Mainframes. Compatible with HP 8756A or HP 8757A Scalar Network Analyzers when Option 006 is installed. Also supports HP 8410 Network Analyzer and R8747B Test Unit for vector network measurements.