HP 83590A RF Plug-in for the HP 8350B, 2 GHz to 20 GHz

Product Summary

The HP 83590A RF plug-in provides a 2 to 20 GHz broadband coaxial swept frequency source for the HP 8350B sweep oscillator mainframe. Applications include scalar network analysis, serving as a local oscillator for down-converting high frequency signals, and a stand-alone RF signal source.

Product Features

• High output power

• Excellent harmonic performance

• Low cost of ownership

Product Specifications

Frequency Characteristics:
Range
	Band 1:			  2.0 to 7.0 GHz
	Band 2:			  7.0 to 13.5 GHz
	Band 3:			  13.5 to 20.0 GHz
	Full Band:	  	  2.0 to 20.0 GHz

Accuracy
	CW Mode
		Band 1:		  ±5 MHz
		Band 2:		  ±10 MHz
		Band 3:		  ±10 MHz
		
	All Sweep Modes
		Band 1:		  ±20 MHz
		Band 2:		  ±25 MHz
		Band 3:		  ±30 MHz
		Full Band:	  ±50 MHz

	Frequency Markers
		Band 1:		  ±20 MHz, ±0.5% of sweep width
		Band 2:		  ±25 MHz, ±0.5% of sweep width
		Band 3:		  ±30 MHz, ±0.5% of sweep width
		Full Band:	  ±50 MHz, ±0.5% of sweep width
Stability
	With Temperature (typical)
		Band 1:		  ±200 kHz/°C
		Band 2:		  ±400 kHz/°C
		Band 3:		  ±600 kHz/°C
	With 10 dB Power Change:
		Band 1:	  	  ±200 kHz
		Band 2:		  ±200 kHz
		Band 3:		  ±400 kHz
		Full Band:	  ±600 kHz
	With 3:1 Load SWR:
		Band 1:	  	  ±100 kHz
		Band 2:		  ±200 kHz
		Band 3:		  ±300 kHz
		Full Band:	  ±300 kHz


Output Characteristics:
Maximum Leveled Power:
	Normal:
		Band 1:		  10 mW 
		Band 2:		  10 mW 
		Band 3:		  10 mW 
		Full Band:	  1 mW
	Option 002:
		Band 1:		  7.0 mW 
		Band 2:		  6.3 mW 
		Band 3:		  5.0 mW 
		Full Band:	  5.0 mW
	Power Level Accuracy:
		Band 1:		  ±1.3 dB
		Band 2:		  ±1.3 dB
		Band 3:		  ±1.4 dB
		Full Band:	  ±1.5 dB
Spurious Signals
	Harmonics & Subharmonics: < -25 dBc

Output Power Resolution
	Displayed: 		  0.1 dB
	Programmable/settable:    0.01 dB

Minimum Settable Power:		 -5 dBm  (-75 dBm with Option 002)

Power Sweep
	Calibrated Range:  	  >15 dB (>12 dB with Opt 002)
	Accuracy (including linearity):  
				  ±1.5 dB
	Resolution (displayed):	  0.1 dB


Modulation Characteristics:
External AM
	Frequency response:  		100 kHz, typical
	Maximum input: 	     		15 V
	Range of amplitude control:  	15 dB, typical
	Sensitivity:  			1 dB/V typical
	Input impedance:  		@ 10 kohms

External FM
	Max deviations for mod frequencies:
		  DC to 100 Hz:	    ±75 MHz (cross-over coupled)
				    ±12 MHz (direct coupled)
		  100 Hz to 1 MHz:  ±7 MHz
		  1 MHz to 2 MHz:   ±5 MHz
		  2 to 10 MHz:	    ±1 MHz
	
	Sensitivity (switch selectable):
		  FM Mode:  	    -20 MHz/V, typical
		  Phase lock Mode:  -6 MHz/V, typical
		  Input impedance:  @ 2 kohms


General Specifications:
Minimum Sweep Time:
	10 ms (single band)
	25 ms (full band)

Auxiliary Output
	Rear panel 2.0 to 7.0 GHz
	Fundamental oscillator output, nominally 0 dBm

Frequency Reference Output
	1 V/GHz (0.01 to 18 GHz)
	0.5 V/GHz (0.01 to 20 GHz)

RF Output Connector:		type-N female
	
Weight:				Net, 5.7 kg (13.2 lb)
				Shipping, 9.2 kg (20 lb)

Furnished:			Operating/service manual

Product Ordering Information

HP 83590A	2 to 20 GHz RF Plug-in
   Opt 002	60 dB Step Attenuator
   Opt 004	Rear Panel RF Output
   Opt 910	Extra Manual
   Opt W30	Two Additional Years Return to HP Service

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