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83711 B Synthesized CW

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The Keysight 83711 B Synthesized CW is a synthesized CW generator. The Keysight 83711 B Synthesized CW is specified for 1 to 20 GHz. The Keysight 83711 B Synthesized CW has configuration options 1E1 and 1E9.[1][2][3]

83711 B Synthesized CW — Inventory photo
Fig. 0183711 B Synthesized CWInventory photo[2]

What it is

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A synthesized CW generator is a laboratory and production signal source that produces a stable continuous radio-frequency or microwave output at a selected frequency. Synthesized CW generators are used where electronic assemblies, receivers, mixers, and related subsystems need a controlled source for alignment, characterization, and functional test.

How it works

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A synthesized CW generator generally creates a selectable output by locking an internal source to a frequency reference and then conditioning the signal for spectral cleanliness and level control. Synthesized CW generators commonly include output leveling, filtering, and frequency control functions so that downstream instruments or devices under test receive a repeatable single-tone source.

Where it fits in the process flow

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Synthesized CW generators belong to electronic test and measurement work rather than wafer fabrication process tooling. Synthesized CW generators are typically used around development benches, incoming inspection, subsystem checkout, and final test areas where microwave or radio-frequency hardware is characterized.

Applications

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Synthesized CW generators are used for alignment, stimulus generation, troubleshooting, and performance verification in microwave and radio-frequency assemblies. Synthesized CW generators are commonly applied where a clean continuous signal is needed to probe gain, conversion behavior, sensitivity, selectivity, or spectral response in electronic hardware.

What do the numbers mean?

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Type
Synthesized CW generator[1]
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Configuration & options4

Options
1E1, 1E9[2]
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1 - 20 GHz[2]
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This unit has been tested and is in working condition. Unit passes start up self test and has a clean output. Unit was recently calibrated on 5/11/2022[2]
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Frequency range
1 to 20 GHz[1]
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  • TypeSynthesized CW generator[1]

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What kind of equipment is the Keysight 83711 B?

The Keysight 83711 B is a synthesized CW generator.[2][1][3]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 83711 B Synthesized CW are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 83711 B Synthesized CW are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 83711 B Synthesized CW are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 83711 B Synthesized CW are on record.

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  1. [1]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  2. [2]Inventory photo
  3. [3]Keysight 83711 B Synthesized CW family | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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