Product Description:
Agilent 8570A 10 MHz to 22 GHz Microwave Spectrum Analyzer
The Agilent 8570A spectrum analyzer is a wide band, very sensitive receiver. It works on the principle of "super-heterodyne receiver" to convert higher frequencies (normally ranging up to several 10s of GHz) to measurable quantities. The received frequency spectrum is slowly swept through a range of pre-selected frequencies, converting the selected frequency to a measurable DC level (usually logarithmic scale), and displaying the same on the CRT of the Agilent 8570A. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).
Some applications for Agilent 8570A Spectrum Analyzers include Site Monitoring: Verify that the frequency and signal strength of your transmitter is accurate. Interference: Before a system is installed you use a Agilent 8570A spectrum analyzer to verify that the frequencies (you plan to use) are not occupied or if the presence of a very strong signal will interfere with your new setup. Interference can be created by a number of different situations. Other tests that utilize the Agilent 8570A spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.
Wide Resolution, 100Hz~3MHz
Simple 3 knob operation
Digital display dual traces
Direct plotter output
Performance Characteristics of the 8570A
| Form Factor |
Benchtop |
| Input Impedance |
50 Ohm |
| Minimum Frequency |
10 MHz |
| Maximum Frequency |
22 GHz |
| Zero Span |
No |
| Minimum Span |
1.7 Hz |
| Maximum Span |
22 GHz |
| Minimum Sweep Time |
2 us |
| Maximum Sweep Time |
10 s |
| Minimum Resolution Bandwidth |
1 kHz |
| Maximum Resolution Bandwidth |
3 MHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth Steps |
1/3/10 |
| Maximum Single-Side-Band Noise |
70 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Safe AC Input |
30 dBm |
| Minimum Displayed Average Noise |
-110 dBm |
| Maximum Displayed Average Noise |
-85 dBm |
| Maximum Amplitude Uncertainty |
0.183333333333333 % |
| Connector type (main signal) |
Type-N(f) |
| Probe Power |
No |
| Noise Source Driver |
No |
Programmability/Connectivity of the 8570A
| User Interface |
Proprietary
|
| Ports to Peripheral Devices |
HPIB
|
8570A Compliance
| CE Compliance |
Compliant
|
| UL Compliance |
Not compliant
|
8570A Power Requirements
| Input Power |
Universal (Auto Sense and Switch)
|
8570A Physical Dimensions
- Width:
- Height: (N/A)
- Length: (N/A)
- Weight: 26.8 kg(59.08 lb)