HP 70300A RF Tracking Generator

An HP 70300A RF tracking generator adds stimulus-response measurements to an HP 70000 series spectrum analyzer, enabling accurate characterization of gain, frequency response, isolation, and return loss. The wide dynamic range (>124 dB with 70300A and 71100C) makes accurate measurements of filter rejection and switch isolation without the need for time-consuming averaging. The system has very high selectivity, with resolution bandwidths as narrow as 10 Hz. High selectivity allows measurements in the presence of other signals-a key advantage when measuring LO-to-RF isolation of a mixer or the return loss of an active antenna system. Unlike a point-by-point measurement system, the HP 70000 scalar system sweeps quickly and provides continuous data. The system is controlled using HP 70871A scalar personality.

[ Features ]

2-slot MMS module
Scalar analysis for component testing
Tracking generator 100 Hz to 2.9 GHz
>124 dB dynamic range
Scalar software personality
Compatible with lightwave signal analyzer

[ Specifications ]

Frequency Specifications

Range:				20 Hz to 2.9 GHz

Accuracy (<= 1 0 MHz synthesized span):	
				±[(freq x ref¹) + 1% span + 15 Hz]
Tracking Drift:			<3 Hz/hr	
Tracking Adjust Range:		±500 Hz in 1 Hz steps 
Frequency Offset Range:		±10 MHz w/ext 21.4 MHz
Maximum Leveled Power:		-10 dBm


¹Frequency reference accuracy: 	±1.3 x 10e-5 per year standard, 
				±5.0 x 10e-10 per day with HP 70310A

Power Specifications

Amplitude Control Range:	0 to -91 dBm
Vernier Range:			11 dB (0.1 dB resolution)
Power Sweep Range:		0 to -10 dB
Amplitude Accuracy (20 to 30°C)
	Absolute:		0.75 dB @ 300 MHz			
	Flatness:		0.5 dB
	Incremental:		±0.15 dB/dB, ±0.5 dB total
	Total absolute accuracy:±1.75 dB
	Amplitude drift (characteristic):
				< ±0.05 dB/°C @ -10 dBm
Output Attenuator Range:	70 dB in 10 dB steps
	Repeatability:		<= ±0.2 dB for any setting
Amplitude Modulation
	Depth:			0 to 100%
	Rate:			20 Hz to 20 kHz

Spectral Purity Specifications

Noise Sidebands @ -10 dBm (10 kHz):	
				< -105 dBc/Hz			
Sidebands:			< -60 dBc	
Spurious (max leveled power)
	Harmonics:		< -25 dBc (20 Hz to 10 MHz)			
				< -30 dBc (10 MHz to 2.9 GHz)		
	Non-harmonic:		< -30 dBc (20 Hz to 2 GHz)
				< -20 dBc (2 GHz to 2.9 GHz)
	Sub-harmonic:		none
RF Off Residuals:		< -120 dBm tracking
				< -80 dBm non-tracking

Temperature

	Operating:		0 to 55°C
	Storage:		-40 to +75°C

System Specifications

For the HP 71100C Spectrum Analyzer with an HP 70300A 
Tracking Generator

Signal Frequency Range:		100 Hz to 2.9 GHz
Scalar Frequency Range:		100 Hz to 2.9 GHz
Scalar Dynamic Range at 2.0 GHz:>124 dB
Dynamic Accuracy²:		±0.5 dB
Tracking Generator Feedthrough (dBm in 10 Hz BW)
	at 2.0 GHz:		< -134 dBm 


²Dynamic range limited by LO emission.  Up to 120 dB at 18 GHz for 
 isolation measurement only.

[ Ordering ]

Module Ordering Information HP 70300A RF Tracking Generator Opt 098 CPU and RAM/ROM Upgrade Opt 099 RAM/ROM Upgrade Opt 1BN Certificate of Calibration Opt 1BP Certificate of Calibration and Data Opt 871 Scalar Personality Opt 910 Extra User's Manual Opt 915 Service Manual Set System Ordering Information RF System HP 71100C RF Spectrum Analyzer HP 70300A RF Tracking Generator HP 70138A Vector Voltmeter (option 050, 50 ohm input) HP 70871A Scalar Personality Kit High-Performance Microwave System HP 71210C High-Sensitivity Microwave Spectrum Analyzer HP 70301A Microwave Tracking Generator HP 70300A RF Tracking Generator HP 70100A Power Meter HP 70871A Scalar Personality Kit

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