Product Description:
Agilent 8590B 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
The Agilent 8590B 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 8590B. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).
Some applications for Agilent 8590B 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 8590B 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 8590B 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 amplitude range
o or 70 ohm input
Compact
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Performance Characteristics of the 8590B
| Form Factor |
Mainframe |
| Input Impedance |
50 Ohm |
| Minimum Frequency |
9 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency |
1.8 GHz |
| Zero Span |
Yes |
| Minimum Span |
50 kHz |
| Maximum Span |
1.8 GHz |
| Minimum Sweep Time |
20 ms |
| Maximum Sweep Time |
100 s |
| Minimum Single-Side-Band Noise |
-95 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Safe AC Input |
1 dBm |
| Maximum DC Input |
100 V |
| Minimum Displayed Average Noise |
-115 dBm |
| Maximum Amplitude Uncertainty |
3 % |
| Probe Power |
No |
| Noise Source Driver |
No |
Programmability/Connectivity of the 8590B
| User Interface |
Proprietary
|
| Ports to Peripheral Devices |
HPIB,RS232
|
8590B Compliance
| CE Compliance |
Not on file
|
| UL Compliance |
Not compliant
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8590B Power Requirements
| Input Power |
Universal (Auto Sense and Switch)
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