Atec 68369ANV User Manual

Microwave/Millimeterwave
Synthesizers

68C/69B Family

0.1 Hz to 110 GHz

The Smart Choice for Any Application

68369A/NV is equivalent to the 68347C and includes the following options as standard:
Opt. 2B :10dB/step step attenuator
Opt. 11: 0.1Hz frequency resolution

VALUE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Your microwave signal generation requirements have never been tougher, and yet your capital equipment budget has never been
tighter. You need the most value you can get in a synthesizer, but you can’t compromise performance. You need a synthesizer
that meets today’s needs yet can be upgraded at a reasonable cost to satisfy future requirements without shattering your test
equipment budget. Anritsu’s 68C/69B series of synthesizers deliver the highest performance and the highest value available
today. Match your application to one of these source types:

High Performance Signal Generators

The ultimate in full-function signal generation. They provide all
the features of the other families along with comprehensive,
high-performance modulation for signal simulation applications.
Additional features in these units include:

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Internal pulse generator with swept delay capability for moving
target simulation

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Flexible pulse triggering including free-run, delayed, gated,
and composite

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0 to 90% AM, log or linear, over DC to 100 kHz rates

■

Four FM modes for up to 10 MHz at 8 MHz rates
or 100 MHz deviation at 100 Hz rates

■

Optional phase modulation (ΦM) up to 400 radians
at 1 MHz rates

■

Internal AM, FM, and ΦM generators, each with
7 modulating waveforms

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Optional user-defined, downloaded complex modulation

■

Optional AM SCAN modulator with 60 dB modulation depth

Anritsu Synthesized Signal Generators

All the features of the CW generators plus analog sweep and external
modulation for network analysis and A.T.E. applications.

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Fast analog sweep

■

External FM, locked or unlocked

■

External AM, log or linear

Anritsu Synthesized CW Generators

These basic signal sources provide accurate outputs over a wide frequency
and power range for Local Oscillator duty and other CW applications.

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Broad frequency coverage including 0.1 Hz to 65 GHz in
a single coax output

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Ultra-low SSB phase noise and spurious

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+17 dBm guaranteed leveled power to 20 GHz

■

0.1 Hz optional frequency resolution

■

<5 ms switching time for <100 MHz sweep steps

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Digital frequency sweep and digital power sweep

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Wide dynamic range with accurate output levels

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Intuitive, menu-driven front panel

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68XXXC AND 69XXXB

68

XXXC AND 69XXXB

42 Models

Provide the precise capability
your application needs.

Function Keys

Group instrument functions for simple operation.
Configure GPIB interface and input/output connectors.
Initiate security mode and self-test diagnostics. Save
and recall up to 10 front panel instrument states.

Easy to Read

Backlit LCD display presents
instrument status and
measurement setup menus.

Softkey Menus

lead you step-by-step to the desired instrument setup. Intuitive
menu flow virtually eliminates opening the operating manual!
(Open it anyway, there’s other good information in it.)

Comprehensive Modulation

for complex signal simulation. Internal modulation
sources provide seven modulating waveforms plus
user-defined modulation.

FAMILY SYNTHESIZERS

FAMILY SYNTHESIZERS

Conveniently Enter
and Edit Parameters

with the numeric keypad,
cursor/increment-decrement key,
or rotary data knob.

At 13.3 cm High

You get maximum performance in
the minimum A.T.E. rack space.

Set Frequency from 0.1 Hz
to 65 GHz in 0.1 Hz Steps.

Set power levels from +17 to -120 dBm
in 0.01 dB steps.

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TO THE ULTIMATE

INTERCHANGEABLE VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS STANDARD

In local oscillator and other basic-signal applications, you need
high output power, low phase noise, excellent frequency stability
and low spurious signal levels. The 69017B provides +17 dBm
output power while ultra-low SSB phase noise and spurious
signals below –60 dBc preserve signal fidelity. Oven-stabilized
internal reference oscillators with <5x10

–10

per day frequency
stability keep you on channel. When you need to add
broader frequency coverage, modulation, or frequency and
power sweep, simply upgrade to the performance you need.

Anritsu’s 69397B synthesized signal generator provides the broadest
frequency coverage and lowest phase noise today, 0.1 Hz to 65 GHz in a
single instrument! If even 65 GHz is not sufficient, Anritsu millimeter wave
source modules can extend your frequency range to 110 GHz with greater
than 0 dBm output power. Of course, not everyone needs 65 GHz which is
why we also offer models to 8.4, 20, 40, 50 and 60 GHz. And every model is
upgradeable with our economical upgrades.

High output power, power sweep analog and digital frequency sweep, the most
comprehensive internal modulation, the broadest frequency coverage and the
lowest phase noise on the planet make the 69397B the signal source of choice
in your most stringent applications.

The 68C/69B’s common, configurable platform allows Anritsu to configure a synthesizer that matches your requirements. Whether
you need a basic synthesized CW generator for local oscillator use, or a full-featured configured 65 GHz signal generator with
analog sweep and user-defined modulation, or anything in between. Anritsu has a synthesizer that matches your needs. Every
model is easily upgraded to higher performance if your requirements change. You can’t go wrong! Select the synthesizer that is
right for your applications today. Economical upgrades ensure that your 68C/69B synthesizer will continue to satisfy your
changing test requirements.

42 MODELS MATCH ANY REQUIREMENT

FROM THE BASIC

The IVI standard defines a standard instrument driver model that enables instrument
interchangeability and interoperability without software changes. Anritsu’s IVI-driver
supported synthesizer minimizes instrument development and maintanence cost
through the use of IVI-standard interfaces as well as instrument-specific interfaces for
unique instrument features. The IVI standard provides a single driver that supports
the common application development environments such as Visual Basic, Visual
C++, and Labview. The flexible I/O model supports new communication technologies
such as USB and Firewire.

Anritsu Corporation leads the way with IVI technology, having released the first
COM-based IVI driver supporting the Signal Generator instrument class, and includes
the driver with every 68C and 69B series synthesizer. As an active member of the IVI
Foundation, Anritsu supports the Foundation’s drive toward instrument driver
standardization as a powerful means of delivering interchangeable ATE
instrumentation solutions.

RF

IF

LO

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PERFORMANCE WITHOUT PEER

Anritsu’s 69000B series utilize
state-of-the-art technology to
deliver extremely low SSB phase
noise. These units are ideal as
low-jitter clocks, references for
LASER and other optical
applications, and in high-bit-rate
digital modulation systems where
low phase noise is a critical
specification.

Automatic Test Equipment

The Anritsu 68C/69B series are your best choice for A.T.E.
applications. They pack the highest performance available in
a single 13.3 cm package to minimize rack space. High output
power assures adequate signal strength to the device under test
even after A.T.E. switching and cabling losses. Accurately leveled
output power to –120 dBm in 0.01 dB steps facilitates receiver
sensitivity measurements. Fast 5 ms switching time maximizes
system throughput. Internal list mode frees the A.T.E. controller
to perform measurement analysis tasks. Optional SCPI
programmability and free application drivers, including the IVI­COM driver and National Instruments LabView

®

drivers, save

you time and money in code generation and maintenance.

One-box, Ultra-clean RF and Microwave Signal Solutions

The Anritsu “El Toro” synthesizers are now available with the new ultra-low phase noise Digital
Downconverter. The new DDC offers ultra-low SSB phase noise in the 10 MHz to 2.2 GHz
frequency range, where the highly congested communication bands require extra clean signals.
The DDC phase noise performance is typically 30-50 dB better than other microwave synthesizers
and comparable to the best RF synthesizers in the market.

The Digital Downconverter produces 10 MHz to 2.2 GHz signals by successive binary division of
the synthesizer’s microwave drive signal, so the DDC does not introduce non-harmonic spurious,
which is a problem in mixer-based downconverters. Also, phase perturbations of the carrier are
reduced with each successive frequency division, so phase noise decreases as the output
frequency is decreased.

Now with the new DDC, Anritsu synthesizers are true one-box solutions for ultra-clean RF and
microwave signal generation, offering outstanding performance in applications that previously
required a separate RF synthesizer.

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

dBc / Hz

-90

-100

-110

-120
10 100

1000

Offset from Carrier (Hz)

SSB Phase Noise at 10 GHz

10000 100000

69000B

Competitor A

Competitor B

Competitor C

Competitor D

Competitor E

Competitor F

IN EVERY APPLICATION

Perfect for Component Test

The 68100C series are your ideal component test signal
sources. Analyze key communications, electronic warfare
and RADAR components at baseband, IF and carrier
frequencies to 65 GHz. Analyze extremely high-Q
components with the optional 0.1 Hz frequency resolution.
Step sweep mode delivers synthesized frequency
accuracy, or choose analog sweep for the fastest possible
sweep times.

With <–60 dBc specified spurious levels, network
analysis and power measurement errors are eliminated.
Compression measurements are simple with the 0.01 dB
resolution available in power sweep mode.

Sophisticated master/slave capability permits two
synthesizers to sweep synchronously for mixer or
frequency converter measurements. Up, down,
harmonically related, and many other inter-dependent
sweeps can be configured with the digitally-controlled
master/slave capability.

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Superior Signal Simulation
Aids Receiver Testing

AM, FM, phase modulation, pulse modulation, scan modulation
and user-defined modulation make the Anritsu 69300B series
perfect for signal simulation.

Internal modulation generators offer 7 modulating waveforms
plus optional user-defined modulation waveforms. Internal
Gaussian and uniform noise capabilities provide controlled
clock jitter for digital receiver testing.

Advanced internal pulse modulation generates single and
multiple pulses, for the ultimate in radar blind spot and
recovery time testing. In addition, Anritsu’s unique pulse
generator provides moving target simulation, radar and
fading simulation.

User-defined modulation capability enables generation
of custom modulated waveforms. Two internal arbitrary
waveform generators simulate ASK, PSK, or FSK
waveforms as well as antenna scan patterns, IFF
patterns and TACAN waveforms without the need for
external modulation sources.

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CW Mode

Output: Twenty independent, presettable CW frequencies

(F0 – F9 and M0 – M9).

Accuracy: Same as internal or external 10 MHz time base.

Internal Time Base Stability:

with aging: < 2 x 10-8/day (<5 x 10

–10

/day with Option 16)

with temperature: < 2 x 10

-8

/°C over 0°C to 55°C

(<2 x 10

-10

/°C with Option 16)

Resolution: 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 11)

External 10 MHz Reference Input: Accepts external 10 MHz

±100 Hz, –10 to +20 dBm time base signal. Automatically
disconnects the internal high-stability time-base option, if installed
BNC, rear panel, 50 Ω impedance.

10 MHz Reference Output: 0 dBm into 50 Ω, AC coupled, from

rear panel BNC connector.

Switching Time (typical maximum):

Units with maximum frequency ≥ 20 GHz: <40 ms to be within

1 kHz of final frequency

Units with maximum frequency of 8.4 GHz: <15 ms to within

1 kHz of final frequency

Analog Sweep Mode

(681XXC, 683XXC, 691XXB and 693XXB only)

Sweep Width:

Independently selected from 1 MHz to full

frequency range.

Accuracy:

The lesser of: ±30 MHz or (±2 MHz + 0.25% of sweep width) for

sweep speeds of ≤50 MHz/ms

Sweep Time Range: 30 ms to 99 seconds

Phase-Locked Step Sweep Mode

Sweep Width: Independently selected, 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with

Option 11) to full range.

Accuracy: Same as internal or external 10 MHz time base.

Resolution (Minimum Step Size): 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 11)
Number of Steps: Variable from 1 to 10,000

Step Size: 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 11) to the full frequency range

of the instrument. (If the step size does not divide into the
selected frequency range, the last step is truncated.)

Step Time:

Step Sweep: Variable from 1 ms/step to 99 seconds/step.

Dwell time begins after phase lock.

Fixed Rate Step Sweep: Variable from 20 ms/step to

99 seconds/step. Dwell time includes phase lock time.

Switching Time (typical maximum):

Units having a high-end frequency of ≥20 GHz:

<15 ms + 1 ms/GHz step size or <40 ms, whichever is less.

Units having a high-end frequency of 8.4 GHz: <7 ms

Alternate Sweep Mode

Sweeps alternately between any two sweep ranges. Each
sweep range may be associated with a different power level.

Manual Sweep Mode

Provides stepped, phase-locked adjustment of frequency
between sweep limits. User-selectable number of steps or
step size.

List Sweep Mode

Under GPIB control or via the front panel, up to 4 tables with
2000 non-sequential frequency/power sets can be stored and
then addressed as a phase-locked step sweep. One table of
2000 points is stored in non-volatile memory, all other tables
are stored in volatile memory.

Switching Time (typical maximum):

Units having a high-end frequency of ≥ 20 GHz: <25 ms to be

within 1 kHz of final frequency.

Units having a high-end frequency of 8.4 GHz: <5 ms to be

within 1 kHz of final frequency.

Programmable Frequency Agility

Under GPIB control, up to 3202 non-sequential frequency/
power sets can be stored and then addressed as a phase­locked step sweep. Data is stored in volatile memory.

Markers

Up to 20 independent, settable markers (F0 – F9 and
M0 – M9).

Video Markers:

+5V or –5V marker output, selectable from system

menus. AUX I/O connector, rear panel.

Intensity Markers (Available in analog sweeps of

<1 second sweep time):

Produces an intensified dot on trace,

obtained by momentary dwell in RF sweep.

Marker Accuracy: Same as sweep frequency accuracy.

Marker Resolution :

Analog Sweep: 1 MHz or Sweep Width/4096,

whichever is greater.

Step Sweep: 1 kHz (0.1 Hz with Option 11)

Sweep Triggering

Sweep triggering is provided for Analog Frequency Sweep if
applicable, Step Frequency Sweep, List Frequency Sweep,
and CW Power Sweep.

Auto: Triggers sweep automatically.

External: Accepts a TTL low to high transition at AUX I/O connector

on rear panel to trigger a sweep.

Single: Triggers, aborts, and resets a single sweep. Reset sweep

may be selected to be at the top or bottom of the sweep. The
68100C/300C and 69100B/300B pen lift will activate at sweep
times ≥1 second.

SPECIFICATIONS