1466 Series Signal Generator

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1466 Series Signal Generator

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1466 series signal generator is a general test instrument for cutting-edge microwave and millimeter wave testing. It has wide frequency range coverage, high signal spectrum purity, high accuracy and large dynamic range power output. With the design of a single machine with dual RF channels, it can meet various testing requirements of users. Rich built-in functions such as analog scanning, analog modulation, and pulse modulation make testing more convenient. Newly upgraded human-computer interaction, with a series of new functions such as large-screen touch graphics to guide interaction, mobile browser access control, multi-vendor power meter connection identification, multi-client deployment, SCPI command recording, control interface customization, etc., to create user-friendly Test happiness.

1466 series signal generators are ideal for high-standard testing from component level to system level in cutting-edge technology fields such as communications and aerospace.

Key Features

110GHz coaxial frequency coverage makes testing simpler and more accurate

High purity spectrum

Broadband and high-power output

High stability frequency and power output

Convenient touch screen control

Complete frequency band serialization

High-precision analog sweep

Super-high power dynamic range

Excellent analog modulation

High-performance pulse modulation

SCPI commands are recorded simultaneously, and scripts are generated with one click

Multiple control and function extension interfaces

Frequency Range	1466C: 6 kHz to 13 GHz, 1465D: 6 kHz to 20 GHz, 1466E: 6 kHz to 33 GHz, 1466G: 6 kHz to 45 GHz, 1466H: 6 kHz to 53 GHz, 1466L: 6 kHz to 67 GHz, 1466N: 6 kHz to 90 GHz, 1466P: 6 kHz to 110 GHz
Frequency Resolution	0.001 Hz
Frequency Switching Time	<15ms (typ.)
Time Base Aging Rate	±5×10^-10/day(after continuous switch-on for 30 days) (typ.)
Reference Output	• Frequency: 10MHz • Power: >+4dBm, to 50Ω
Reference Input	• Frequency: 1-100 MHz, 1Hz step • Power: -5dBm to +10dBm, 50Ω impedance
Sweep Mode	Step sweep, List Sweep and Ramp (Analog) Sweep (option S15) power sweep (option S16)
High Precision Analog Sweep (Option S15)	Max. sweep speed: 4GHz < f : 400MHz/ms Sweep accuracy: ±0.05% Sweep width (for 100ms, within the maximum width of 100ms as specified)
Minimum Output Power	Standard: • 1466C/D/E/G: -10 dBm (-20 dBm configurable) • 1466H/L: -10 dBm (-20 dBm configurable) • 1466N/P: -10 dBm (-20 dBm configurable)
Power Resolution	0.01 dB
Power Temperature Stability	0.02 dB/ºC (typical)
VSWR	• 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 20GHz: <1.6 • 20GHz < f ≤ 40GHz: <1.8 • 40GHz < f ≤ 67GHz: <2.0 • 67GHz < f ≤ 85GHz: <2.5 • 85GHz< f≤ 110GHz: <3.0
Harmonic Wave (Standard)	• 100kHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz: < -30dBc • 3GHz < f ≤ 67GHz: < -55dBc • 67GHz ＜ f ≤ 110GHz: < -40dBc (at +10dBm or Max. specified output power, whichever is lower)
Sub-harmonic Wave (Standard)	• 6kHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz: < -80dBc • 20GHz ＜ f ≤ 40GHz: < -60dBc • 40GHz ＜ f ≤ 110GHz: < -50dBc (at +10dBm or Max. specified output power, whichever is lower)
Non-harmonic Wave (Option H04-1 Ultra Low Phase Noise)	• 6kHz ≤ f ≤ 250MHz: < -58dBc • 250MHz < f ≤ 4GHz: < -70dBc • 4GHz ＜ f ≤ 10GHz: < -70dBc • 10GHz ＜ f ≤ 20GHz: < -64dBc • 20GHz ＜ f ≤ 40GHz: < -58dBc • 40GHz ＜ f ≤ 67GHz: < -52dBc • 67GHz ＜ f ≤ 110GHz: < -48dBc (At 0dBm, beyond 3kHz offset)
Non-harmonic Wave (Option H04-2 Ultra Low Phase Noise)	• 6kHz ≤ f ≤ 250MHz: < -68dBc • 250MHz < f ≤ 4GHz: < -80dBc • 4GHz ＜ f ≤ 10GHz: < -80dBc • 10GHz ＜ f ≤ 20GHz: < -74dBc • 20GHz ＜ f ≤ 40GHz: < -68dBc • 40GHz ＜ f ≤ 67GHz: < -62dBc • 67GHz ＜ f ≤ 110GHz: < -58dBc (At 0dBm, beyond 3kHz offset)
RF Output Port	• 1466C/D: 3.5mm (male), impedance 50Ω • 146E/G: 2.4mm (male), impedance 50Ω • 1466H/L: 1.85mm (male), impedance 50Ω • 1466N/P: 1.0mm (male), impedance 50Ω
Power Consumption	< 600W
Dimension (max.)	• 426 (W) × 177 (H) × 500 (D) mm (excluding the handle) • 475 (W) × 193 (H) × 610 (D) mm (including the handle)
Weight	< 35kg (the weight varies with the model and option configuration)
Power Supply	100-120VAC, 50-60Hz; or 200-240VAC, 50-60Hz (self-adaptive)
	(Note: see more detail information in the ‘Resource’ – ‘Datasheet’)

Main Machine

Module No.	Item	Description
1466C	Signal Generator	6 kHz to 13 GHz
1466D	Signal Generator	6 kHz to 20 GHz
1466E	Signal Generator	6 kHz to 33 GHz
1466G	Signal Generator	6 kHz to 45 GHz
1466H	Signal Generator	6 kHz to 53 GHz
1466L	Signal Generator	6 kHz to 67 GHz
1466N	Signal Generator	6 kHz to 90 GHz
1466P	Signal Generator	6 kHz to 110 GHz

Programmable Step Attenuator Options

Module No.	Item	Description
1466-H01-130	130dB Programmable step attenuator	To expand output power dynamic range, for model 1466C/D/F
1466-H01-120	90dB Programmable step attenuator	To expand output power dynamic range, for model 1466H/L
1466-H01-90	90dB Programmable step attenuator	To expand output power dynamic range
1466-H01-50	50dB Programmable step attenuator	To expand output power dynamic range for 1466N/P
1466-H01-B130	Channel B 130dB programmable step attenuator	To expand Channel B output power dynamic range for 1466C/D-V, Requires option 1466-H11-B13/B20/BV13/BV20

Low Phase Noise Options

Module No.	Item	Description
1466-H04-1	Low phase noise	Improved phase noise performance,10GHz@10kHz: -120dBc/Hz. For option 1466-H04-1 and 1466-H04-2, one of them must be selected.
1466-H04-2	Ultra low phase noise	Improved phase noise performance,10GHz@10kHz: -128dBc/Hz. For option 1466-H04-1 and 1466-H04-2, one of them must be selected.
1466-H04-B1	Channel B ultra low phase noise	Improved Channel B phase noise performance,10GHz@10kHz: -120dBc/Hz, Regarding options 1466-H11-B13/B20/BV13/BV20. 1466-H04-B1, 1466-H04-B2 either one of them must be selected
1466-H04-B2	Channel B ultra low phase noise	Improved Channel B phase noise performance,10GHz@10kHz: -128dBc/Hz, Regarding options 1466-H11-B13/B20/BV13/BV20, 1466-H04-2. 1466-H04-B1, 1466-H04-B2, either one of them must be selected.

High Output Power Options

Module No.	Item	Description
1466-H05-13	13GHz High output power	Improve maximum output power for 1466C/C-V
1466-H05-20	20GHz Channel B High output power	Improve maximum output power for 1466D/D-V
1466-H05-33	33GHz Channel B High output power	Improve maximum output power for 1466E/E-V
1466-H05-45	45GHz Channel B High output power	Improve maximum output power for 1466G/G-V
1466-H05-53	53GHz Channel B High output power	Improve maximum output power for 1466H/H-V
1466-H05-67	67GHz Channel B High output power	Improve maximum output power for 1466L/L-V
1466-H05-90	90GHz Channel B High output power	Improve maximum output power for 1466N
1466-H05-110	110GHz Channel B High output power	Improve maximum output power for 1466P
1466-H05-B13	13GHz Channel B High output power	Improve Channel B maximum output power for 1466C/C-V, Option 1466-H11-B13/BV13 need to be configured
1466-H05-B20	20GHz Channel B High output power	Improve Channel B maximum output power for 1466D/D-V, Option 1466-H11-B20/BV20 need to be configured

Dual Channel Options

Module No.	Item	Description
1466-H11-B13	13GHz Channel B	Add Channel B, output 6kHz to 13GHz vector signal for 1466C/D
1466-H11-B20	20GHz Channel B	Add Channel B, output 6kHz to 20GHz vector signal for 1466D

Matching Options

Module No.	Item	Description
1466-H94	Rack mount kit	Mount kit for rack
1466-H99	Aluminum alloy transport case	High-intensity portable aluminum alloy transport case, with carrying handle and omnidirectional wheel, convenient for transportation
1466-H100	User Manual paper version	A detailed user manual in hard copy is provided.

Analog Modulation Options

Module No.	Item	Description
1466-S11	Analog modulation	Add analog modulation function indluding AM, FM,ΦM
1466-S12	Pulse modulation	Add pulse modulation function, minimum pulse width 100ns
1466-S13	Narrow pulse modulation	Add pulse modulation function, minimum pulse width 20ns
1466-S14	LF output/function waveform generator	Add low frequency output and function waveform signal generation

Sweep Options

Module No.	Item	Description
1466-S15	Ramp(analog)sweep	Add analog sweep function (Ramp sweep)
1466-S16	Power sweep	Add power sweep function