Product Description:
Agilent 3588A 10 Hz to 150 MHz Spectrum Analyzer
Data sheet (PDF)
The Agilent 3588A 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 3588A. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).
Some applications for Agilent 3588A 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 3588A 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 3588A spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.
FFT Narrowband Zoom mode
Digital resolution BW filters
Also 75 ohm input impedance
Performance Characteristics of the 3588A
| Form Factor |
Benchtop |
| Input Impedance |
50 Ohm |
| Minimum Frequency |
0 Hz |
| Maximum Frequency |
150 MHz |
| Frequency Accuracy |
0.00025 % |
| Zero Span |
Yes |
| Minimum Span |
10 Hz |
| Maximum Span |
150 MHz |
| Minimum Resolution Bandwidth |
1.1 Hz |
| Maximum Resolution Bandwidth |
17 kHz |
| Minimum Single-Side-Band Noise |
-105 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Single-Side-Band Noise |
-60 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Safe AC Input |
20 dBm |
| Maximum DC Input |
3 V |
| Maximum Dynamic Range |
112 dB |
| Maximum Amplitude Uncertainty |
1.3123E-02 % |
| Connector type (main signal) |
Type-N(f) |
| Probe Power |
No |
| Noise Source Driver |
No |
Programmability/Connectivity of the 3588A
| User Interface |
Proprietary
|
| Ports to Peripheral Devices |
HPIB
|
3588A Compliance
| CE Compliance |
Not on file
|
| UL Compliance |
Not compliant
|
3588A Power Requirements
| Input Power |
Universal (Auto Sense and Switch)
|
3588A Physical Dimensions
- Width: (N/A)
- Height: 222 mm(8.74 in)
- Length: 630 mm(24.8 in)
- Weight: 28 kg(61.72 lb)