Product Description:
Agilent E4401B 9kHz to 1.5GHz, Portable Spectrum Analyzer
Data sheet (PDF)
The Agilent E4401B 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 E4401B. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).
Some applications for Agilent E4401B 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 E4401B 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 E4401B spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.
Measurement: 28 /sec
Remote Measurement: 19 /sec
Warm-up Time: 5 Min
Measurmt Range: -153 to +30dBm
Large,High-resolution colorVGA
Max.Sensitivity: -153 dBm
+/-1 dB Overall Amplitude Accuracy
Performance Characteristics of the E4401B
| Form Factor |
Benchtop |
| Minimum Frequency |
9 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency |
1.5 GHz |
| Frequency Accuracy |
0.000000074 % |
| Zero Span |
Yes |
| Minimum Sweep Time |
5 ms |
| Minimum Resolution Bandwidth |
10 Hz |
| Maximum Resolution Bandwidth |
5 MHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth Steps |
1/3/10 |
| Minimum Single-Side-Band Noise |
90 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Single-Side-Band Noise |
90 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Dynamic Range |
87 dB |
| Probe Power |
No |
| Noise Source Driver |
No |
Programmability/Connectivity of the E4401B
| User Interface |
Proprietary
|
| Ports to Peripheral Devices |
HPIB
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E4401B Compliance
| CE Compliance |
Not on file
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| UL Compliance |
Not compliant
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E4401B Power Requirements
| Input Power |
Universal (Auto Sense and Switch)
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