Signal Sources
235HP 83550 Series Millimeter-Wave Source Modules
• 26.5 to 110 GHz frequency range
• Leveled high output power
• Can be driven by many HP microwave sources
• Source module remotable up to one meter length
• Low entry cost
Pulse, AM, and FM Modulation
The high-performance pulse modulators of the Hewlett-Packard synthesized sources offer > 80 dB on/off ratio and < 50 ns rise and fall times.
Pulse amplitudes are leveled for pulse widths as narrow as 1 µs.
The HP 8360 B-series also feature dc-coupled AM with a 3 dB bandwidth of 250 kHz. Pulse and amplitude modulation can be used to simultaneously simulate antenna scan patterns.
FM rates between 100 kHz and 8 MHz may be applied to the HP 8360
B-series synthesizer input to achieve deviations up to 16 MHz (HP 83554A)
and 24 MHz (HP 83555A, 83556A), 32 MHz (HP 83557A), and 48 MHz
(HP 83558A) at millimeter-wave frequencies.
High-Output Power
Leveled-output power from the source modules is rated at +8 dBm for the
HP 83554A, +3 dBm for the HP 83555A, +3 dBm for the HP 83556A,
+3 dBm for the HP 83557A, and 0 dBm for the HP 83558A. This high-output power can permit the source module to serve as a mixer LO in some
applications and also expands the available dynamic range in frequency
response measurements.
HP 83751B, mm-Wave 26.5 to 40 GHz
HP 83752B, Source Module
HP 83623B/L,
HP 83624B HP 83555A
Synthesized mm-Wave 33 to 50 GHz
Sweeper Source Module
OR HP 83556A
HP 83558A mm-wave source module. 75GHz to 110 GHz
HP 83550 Series Millimeter-Wave
HP 8349B Source Module
Microwave Amplifier
Source Modules
The five HP 83550 series millimeter-wave source modules provide a simple approach to extend the frequency range of 11 to 20 GHz sources to
cover 26.5 to 40 GHz (HP 83554A) 33 to 50 GHz (HP 83555A), 40 to
60 GHz (HP 83556A), 50 to 75 GHz (HP 83557A) and 75 to 110 GHz
(HP 83558A) bands. The HP 83550 series source modules offer leveled
high output power, full waveguide band frequency coverage and the highfrequency accuracy and resolution of the driving microwave source.
As shown in the figure in the right column, there are two basic
ways of configuring a millimeter-wave source to best suit your specific
needs. You can choose between an individual synthesized sweeper
(HP 83623B/L, HP 83624B, HP 83751B, or HP 83752B) or a combination of an HP 8349 amplifier and another HP 8360 B/L series or HP 8370
series synthesized sweeper.
HP 83554A Output Characteristics
HP 8360 Series/8349B, HP 83623B/L, 83624B HP 8370 Series/8349B, HP 83751B, 83752B
Maximum leveled power (25˚ ± 5˚ C) + 8 dBm + 8 dBm
Minimum settable power – 5 dBm – 5 dBm
Power level accuracy2(25˚ ± 5˚ C) ± 2.00 dB ± 2.00 dB
Power flatness (at max. leveled power) ± 1.50 dB
Source output SWR < 2.0 < 2.0
Spurious signals
Harmonically related spurious:
26.5 to 26.7 GHz < – 25 dBc < – 25 dBc
26.7 to 40.0 GHz < – 40 dBc < – 20 dBc
1
All specifications apply to internally leveled operation only.
2
Specified with respect to HP 83550A or HP 8349B power display.
Includes power level flatness.
4
3
HP 83750 Series
HP 8360 Series HP 83558A
Microwave Sources mm-Wave 75 to 110 GHz
All at a Lower Cost
The HP 83550 series source modules combine performance and quality
with a low cost of entry. This is possible because the source modules are
backward-compatible with existing HP microwave sources. Thus you can
generate a full waveguide band of millimeter-wave frequencies for just
the cost of a source module and an HP 8349B amplifier (where required).
Also, the cost of ownership is reduced even further by the two-year warranty on the microcircuits of the HP 83550 series source modules and the
HP 8349B microwave amplifier.
± 1.50 dB
3
Must have 0.5 V/GHz modification on microwave source.
4
Expressed in dB relative to the carrier level (dBc).
HP 83554A
mm-Wave 40 to 60 GHz
HP 83557A
mm-Wave 50 to 75 GHz
Source Module
Source Module
3
HP 83554A
HP 83555A
HP 83556A
HP 83557A
HP 83558A
5
Internet URL www.hp.com/go/tmc99 Product & Order Info See inside back cover
Signal Sources
236 HP 83550 Series Millimeter-Wave Source Modules (cont’d)
HP 83555A Output Characteristics
Maximum leveled power (25˚ ±5˚ C) +3 dBm +3 dBm
Minimum settable power –5 dBm –5 dBm
Power level accuracy2(25˚ ± 5˚ C) ±2.00 dB ±2.00 dB
Power flatness (at max. leveled power) ±1.50 dB
Source output SWR < 2.0 < 2.0
Spurious signals
4
Harmonically related spurious:
33.0 to 37.5 GHz < –20 dBc < –20 dBc
37.5 to 49.5 GHz < –40 dBc < –50 dBc
49.5 to 50.0 GHz < –20 dBc < –20 dBc
HP 83556A Output Characteristics
Maximum leveled power (25˚ ± 5˚ C) +3 dBm +3 dBm
Minimum settable power: –5 dBm –5 dBm
Power level accuracy2(25˚ ±5˚ C) ±2.25 dB ±2.25 dB
Power flatness (at max. leveled power) ±1.75 dB
Source output SWR < 2.0 < 2.0
Spurious signals
4
Harmonically related spurious:
40.0 to 45.0 GHz < –20 dBc < –20 dBc
45.0 to 60.0 GHz < –40 dBc < –50 dBc
5
HP 83557A Output Characteristics
Maximum leveled power (25˚ ± 5˚ C) +3 dBm +3 dBm
Minimum settable power –2 dBm –2 dBm
Power level accuracy (25˚ ± 5˚ C) ±2.0 dB ±2.5 dB
Power flatness (at max. leveled power) ±1.5 dB ±2.0 dB
Source output SWR
Leveled: < 2.0 < 2.0
Unleveled: < 3.0 < 3.0
Spurious signals
4
Harmonically related spurious: < –20 dBc < –20 dBc
HP 83558A Output Characteristics
Maximum leveled power (25˚ ± 5˚ C) 0 dBm 0 dBm
Minimum settable power –5 dBm –5 dBm
Power level accuracy (25˚ ± 5˚ C) ±2.0 dB ±2.5 dB
Power flatness (at max. leveled power) ±1.5 dB ±2.0 dB
Source output SWR
Leveled: < 2.0 < 2.0
Unleveled: < 3.0 < 3.0
Spurious signals
Harmonically related spurious: < –20 dBc < –20 dBc
1
All specifications apply to internally leveled operation only.
2
Specified with respect to HP 83550A or HP 8349B power display.
Includes power level flatness.
4
1
HP 8360 Series/8349B, HP 83623B/L, 83624B HP 8370 Series/8349B, HP 83751B, 83752B
3
1
HP 8360 Series/8349B, HP 83623B/L, 83624B HP 8370 Series/8349B, HP 83751B, 83752B
3
HP 8360 Series/8349B, HP 83623B/L, 83624B HP 8370 Series/8349B, HP 83751B, 83752B
HP 8360 Series/8349B, HP 83623B/L, 83624B HP 8370 Series/8349B, HP 83751B, 83752B
3
Must have 0.5 V/GHz modification on microwave source.
4
Expressed in dB relative to the carrier level (dBc).
±1.50 dB
±1.75 dB
3
3
General Specifications
Waveguide Output Connector
HP 83554A: EIA size WR 28 waveguide; JAN UG-599 flange
HP 83555A: EIA size WR 22 waveguide; JAN UG-383 flange
HP 83556A: EIA size WR 19 waveguide; JAN UG-383 (mod.) flange
HP 83557A: EIA Size WR 15 waveguide; JAN UG-385 flange
HP 83558A: EIA Size WR 10 waveguide; JAN UG-387 flange
Weight: Net, 1.7 kg (4 lb)
Size: Module, 80 mm W x 80 mm H x 210 mm D (3.15 in x 3.15 in x 8.27 in)
Furnished with Each Source Module: Operating and Service Manual,
Modification Procedures for 0.5 V/GHz Output, Type-N RF Cable, Module
Base Assembly, Synthesizer Interface Cable
Key Literature
HP 83557A/83558A Data Sheet, p/n 5958-0398
HP 83554A/83555A/83556A, MM-Wave Source Modules Data Sheet,
p/n 5954-8364D
Ordering Information
HP 83554A 26.5 to 40.0 GHz mm-Wave Source Module
HP 83555A 33.0 to 50.0 GHz mm-Wave Source Module
HP 83556A 40.0 to 60.0 GHz mm-Wave Source Module
HP 83557A 50.0 to 75.0 GHz mm-Wave Source Module
HP 83558A 75.0 to 110.0 GHz mm-Wave Source Module
Opt 910 Extra Service Manual
Opt W30 Extended Repair Service (see page 70)
HP 83554/5/6
HP 83557/8
Opt W32 Calibration Service (see page 70)
HP 83554/5/6
HP 83557/8
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