Product Description:
Agilent 8564EC 9 kHz-40 GHz portable spectrum analyzer
Data sheet (PDF)
The Agilent 8564EC 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 8564EC. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).
Some applications for Agilent 8564EC 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 8564EC 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 8564EC spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.
Performance Characteristics of the 8564EC
| Form Factor |
Benchtop |
| Type |
Analyzer |
| Input Impedance |
50 MOhm |
| Minimum Frequency |
9 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency |
40 GHz |
| Zero Span |
Yes |
| Minimum Span |
100 Hz |
| Maximum Span |
40 GHz |
| Minimum Sweep Time |
50 ms |
| Maximum Sweep Time |
2000 s |
| Minimum Resolution Bandwidth |
1 Hz |
| Maximum Resolution Bandwidth |
1 MHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth Steps |
1/3/10 |
| Minimum Video Bandwidth |
1 Hz |
| Maximum Video Bandwidth |
3 MHz |
| Video Bandwidth Steps |
1/3/10 |
| Minimum Single-Side-Band Noise |
-118 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Single-Side-Band Noise |
-80 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Safe AC Input |
1 dBm |
| Maximum DC Input |
0.2 V |
| Minimum Displayed Average Noise |
-147 dBm |
| Maximum Displayed Average Noise |
-120 dBm |
| Maximum Dynamic Range |
148 dB |
| Maximum Amplitude Uncertainty |
3 % |
| Trigger Source |
External,Internal |
| Trigger Modes |
Freerun,TTL |
| Demodulation |
AM,FM |
| Connector type (main signal) |
2.4mm(f) |
| 2nd IF Input Connector Type |
SMA(f) |
| 1st Local Oscillator (LO) Output Connector |
SMA(f) |
| Cal Output Connector Type |
BNC(f) |
| Probe Power |
Yes |
| External Frequency Reference |
10 MHz |
| Noise Source Driver |
No |
Programmability/Connectivity of the 8564EC
| User Interface |
Proprietary
|
| Ports to Peripheral Devices |
HPIB
|
8564EC Compliance
| CE Compliance |
Compliant
|
| UL Compliance |
Not compliant
|
8564EC Power Requirements
| Input Power |
Universal (Auto Sense and Switch)
|
8564EC Physical Dimensions
- Width: (N/A)
- Height: 163 mm(6.41 in)
- Length: 427 mm(16.81 in)
- Weight: 20 kg(44.09 lb)