Product Description:
Agilent Technologies Inc. 8596E Portable Spectrum Analyzer, 9kHz to 12.8 GHz
Data sheet (PDF)
The Agilent Technologies Inc. 8596E 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. 8596E. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).
Some applications for Agilent Technologies Inc. 8596E 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. 8596E 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. 8596E 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 8596E
| Form Factor |
Benchtop |
| Type |
Analyzer |
| Input Impedance |
50 Ohm |
| Minimum Frequency |
9 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency |
12.8 GHz |
| Zero Span |
Yes |
| Minimum Span |
10 kHz |
| Maximum Span |
12.8 GHz |
| Minimum Sweep Time |
20 ms |
| Maximum Sweep Time |
100 s |
| Minimum Resolution Bandwidth |
1 kHz |
| Maximum Resolution Bandwidth |
3 MHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth Steps |
1/3/10 |
| Minimum Video Bandwidth |
1 Hz |
| Maximum Video Bandwidth |
1 MHz |
| Video Bandwidth Steps |
1/3/10 |
| Minimum Single-Side-Band Noise |
-105 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Single-Side-Band Noise |
-90 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum Safe AC Input |
1 dBm |
| Maximum DC Input |
0 V |
| Minimum Displayed Average Noise |
-127 dBm |
| Maximum Displayed Average Noise |
-100 dBm |
| Maximum Amplitude Uncertainty |
3 % |
| Trigger Source |
External,Internal |
| Connector type (main signal) |
Type-N(f) |
| Cal Output Connector Type |
BNC(f) |
| Probe Power |
Yes |
| External Frequency Reference |
10 MHz |
| Noise Source Driver |
No |
Programmability/Connectivity of the 8596E
| User Interface |
Proprietary
|
| Test Pattern Storage |
25 Patterns
|
| Novram data storage |
Yes
|
| Data Storage Type |
PCMCIA
|
8596E Compliance
| CE Compliance |
Compliant
|
| UL Compliance |
Not compliant
|
8596E Power Requirements
| Input Power |
Universal (Auto Sense and Switch)
|
8596E Physical Dimensions
- Width: (N/A)
- Height: 163 mm(6.41 in)
- Length: 427 mm(16.81 in)
- Weight: 16.4 kg(36.15 lb)