HP / Agilent 83712A

Agilent HP 83712A Synthesized CW Generator

The HP 83712A Synthesized CW Generators are ideal for local oscillator and exciter applications. High output power and exceptional signal purity are combined with broad frequency coverage in these low-cost, performance-packed synthesizers. Light weight and excellent reliability make these units well suited for all applications including field maintenance.

Clean Signals with Plenty of Power

Choose the HP 83712A, 10 MHz to 20 GHz generator, for your applications that demand wide output dynamic range and stringent spectral purity. Fundamental oscillators and switched low-pass filters deliver < -55 dBc harmonics, eliminate subharmonics, and suppress spurious to < -60 dBc.

 The HP 83712A provides plenty of output power (typically > + 14 dBm), while spectral purity is maintained even at high power levels (typical output power at frequencies below I GHz is +20 dBm). The HP 83711/12A deliver > 100 dB dynamic range. Level resolution is 0.01 dB with typical accuracy of +/- 1.0 dB at any frequency or power level. User Level Correction simplifies generating accurate, leveled power at distant test ports.

Versatile and Reliable

The HP 83712A is the recommended local oscillators for the HP 8970B noise figure meter. Low broadband noise minimizes errors in measurements of low gain devices. Use the HP 83712A with the HP 83550 Series millimeter wave modules to generate signals to 110 GHZ. All front panel functions are completely HP-IB programmable and SCPI compatible.

The HP 83712A is designed to remain within factory specifications for the entire life of the instrument. The recommended two-year performance verification cycle minimizes downtime and cost of ownership. If a unit ever drifts, automated adjustment routines can be run to return the unit to factory performance in > 20,000 hours. Built-in functional verification routines speed servicing.