Product Description:
Agilent Technologies Inc. 8566B 100 Hz to 22 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
The Agilent Technologies Inc. 8566B 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 Technologies Inc. 8566B. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).
Some applications for Agilent Technologies Inc. 8566B 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 Technologies Inc. 8566B 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 Technologies Inc. 8566B spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.
Custom Softkey Programming
Coupled functions
Commercial/MIL EMI Receivers
Tracking Sources
Performance Characteristics of the 8566B
| Form Factor |
Benchtop |
| Input Impedance |
50 Ohm |
| Minimum Frequency |
100 Hz |
| Maximum Frequency |
22 GHz |
| Frequency Accuracy |
0.000000000025 % |
| Zero Span |
Yes |
| Minimum Span |
0 Hz |
| Maximum Span |
22 GHz |
| Minimum Sweep Time |
20 ms |
| Maximum Sweep Time |
1500 s |
| Minimum Resolution Bandwidth |
10 Hz |
| Maximum Resolution Bandwidth |
3 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 |
-105 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Single-Side-Band Noise |
-80 dBc/Hz |
| Minimum Displayed Average Noise |
-134 dBm |
| Maximum Displayed Average Noise |
-95 dBm |
| Maximum Dynamic Range |
70 dB |
| Maximum Amplitude Uncertainty |
0.3 % |
| Connector type (main signal) |
Type-N(f) |
| Probe Power |
No |
| External Frequency Reference |
10 MHz |
| Noise Source Driver |
No |
Programmability/Connectivity of the 8566B
| User Interface |
Proprietary
|
| Ports to Peripheral Devices |
HPIB
|
8566B Compliance
| CE Compliance |
Not on file
|
| UL Compliance |
Not compliant
|
8566B Power Requirements
| Input Power |
Universal (Auto Sense and Switch) |
8566B Physical Dimensions
- Width: (N/A)
- Height: 279.2 mm(10.99 in)
- Length: 598.5 mm(23.56 in)
- Weight: 50 kg(110.23 lb)
8566B Standard Accessories
- 1540-0662 /Transit Case (RF) /Qty:1
- 1540-0663 /Transit Case (IF) /Qty:1
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- HP 85650A /Quasi-Peak Adapter /Qty:1
- HP 85685A /RF Preselector /Qty:1