Marconi IFR Aeroflex 6310 – 20GHz Sweep Generator

The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 6310 is a programmable sweep generator for RF and microwave testing across 2 GHz to 20 GHz. It delivers frequency and power sweep capabilities with CW frequency accuracy of ±3 MHz and sweep accuracy typically ±20 MHz. This instrument integrates into scalar measurement systems and automated test environments via GPIB control, forming complete characterization solutions with amplitude analyzers and RF instrumentation.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 2 GHz to 20 GHz
• CW Frequency Accuracy: ±3 MHz typical
• Frequency Accuracy (≥100 ms sweep rates): ±30 MHz (±10 MHz typical)
• Sweep Accuracy: ±20 MHz typical
• Frequency Resolution: 100 kHz
• Power Sweep Accuracy: 0.2 dB typical across 0–2 dB range
• Full Band Power Accuracy (including flatness): ±0.4 dB
• Power Resolution: 0.01 dB
• Harmonics: −40 dBc typical
• Spurious: −60 dBc typical
• Sweep Rates: 10 ms to 33.5 seconds
• Sweep Widths: Down to 500 kHz

– Key Features

• Dual sweep modes: frequency and power sweep
• Limited calibration mode for selective device testing (filters, narrowband amplifiers)
• Memory storage for test configuration recall
• High-resolution frequency tuning and power control
• Low harmonic and spurious content for clean signal generation

– Typical Applications

• Research and development testing
• Production validation and characterization
• Component and subsystem RF performance measurement
• Scalar network analysis paired with amplitude analyzers

– Compatibility & Integration

• GPIB remote operation and automatic test system integration
• Private GPIB interface for optimized performance with compatible analyzers (Marconi Instruments 6500)
• Works with RF power meters and microwave frequency counters
• Forms scalar measurement systems with amplitude analyzers