Product Description:
Agilent 8591C 50to 1002 MHz Cable TV Analyzer
Data sheet (PDF)
The Agilent 8591C 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 8591C. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).
Some applications for Agilent 8591C 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 8591C 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 8591C 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 8591C
| Form Factor |
Mainframe |
| Input Impedance |
75 Ohm |
| Minimum Frequency |
5 MHz |
| Maximum Frequency |
1002 MHz |
| Frequency Accuracy |
0.00000000012 % |
| Zero Span |
No |
| Minimum Sweep Time |
2 s |
| Maximum Sweep Time |
8 s |
| Connector type (main signal) |
BNC(f) |
| Probe Power |
No |
| Noise Source Driver |
No |
Programmability/Connectivity of the 8591C
| User Interface |
Proprietary
|
8591C Compliance
| CE Compliance |
Compliant
|
| UL Compliance |
Not compliant
|
8591C Power Requirements
| Input Power |
Universal (Auto Sense and Switch) |
8591C Physical Dimensions
- Width: (N/A)
- Height: 460 mm(18.11 in)
- Length: 214 mm(8.42 in)
- Weight: 18.1 kg(39.9 lb)