Rent me for $400 a month

   The Advantest R3131 Spectrum Analyzer meets the frequency needs of both PCS and cellular wireless standards. The Advantest R3131 is the only 3GHz Spectrum Analyzer at its price that is synthesized. The synthesized architecture and specifications such as phase noise lower than -100 dBc/Hz @ 20kHz offset, ensure measurement accuracy and repeatability across the instrument's entire range. This level of accuracy, plus one-button automated measurements for adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, and average and total power, make the Advantest R3131 well-suited to wireless design and troubleshooting needs. Supplementing these quantitative measurements, the R3131 also provides automatic pass/fail limit testing, a valued feature for manufacturing applications.

Features

• Built-in High Accuracy OBW, ACP, and Power Measurement Functions Which Can Be Applied to Digital Radio Measurement
• Improved Ease of Use Through Auto TUNE Function
• Total Level Accuracy Guaranteed by Auto CAL Function
• Standard Interfaces: GPIB, RS232, Centronics, and FD Drive
• Large Character Display Allows Results to Be Seen
• EMC Measurement Functions
• Improved System Operation Speed
• Operation Key Arrangement for Ease of Use
• Compact and Light Weight (12 kg) with a Space-saving Design
• Optional Tracking Generator for Scalar Transmission Measurement

   The R3131 includes a number of standard features that normally are available only as options. These include an IEEE 488 interface, RS-232 interface and parallel printer (Centronics) port. A 3.5 inch floppy disk is also provided at no extra charge, as is an EMC measurement. Measurement parameters and results can be recorded on a 3.5 inch floppy disk. Because the bitmap and text formats are compatible, the recorded data can easily be transferred to a PC.

   Its frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz covers all main mobile radio standards and paging systems and makes R3131 the perfect match for a radio communication tester (photo) since it allows precise analysis of purely RF parameters. As a stand-alone and full-featured spectrum analyzer it easily fits into other applications.

   Operation of Advantest Spectrum Analyzer R3131 is extremely simple. Bandwidth, power or amplitude modulation depth, for instance, can be selected by a simple keystroke in the soft key menus. Further features include a built-in counter with 1 Hz resolution, eliminating the need for a separate frequency counter, a pass/fail comparator function for checking compliance with defined limit values, as well as an auto tune function for centering the strongest signal on the screen at a keystroke and displaying it with spread frequency band. Noise  measurements for determining oscillator signal purity or noise levels normalized to system bandwidth are further functions that can be activated with a single button.

Rent me for $400 a month

   The Advantest R3131A Spectrum Analyzer meets the frequency needs of both PCS and cellular wireless standards. The Advantest R3131A is the only 3GHz Spectrum Analyzer at its price that is synthesized. The synthesized architecture and specifications such as phase noise lower than -100 dBc/Hz @ 20kHz offset, ensure measurement accuracy and repeatability across the instrument's entire range. This level of accuracy, plus one-button automated measurements for adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, and average and total power, make the Advantest R3131A well-suited to wireless design and troubleshooting needs. Supplementing these quantitative measurements, the R3131A also provides automatic pass/fail limit testing, a valued feature for manufacturing applications.

Features

• Built-in High Accuracy OBW, ACP, and Power Measurement Functions Which Can Be Applied to Digital Radio Measurement
• Improved Ease of Use Through Auto TUNE Function
• Total Level Accuracy Guaranteed by Auto CAL Function
• Standard Interfaces: GPIB, RS232, Centronics, and FD Drive
• Large Character Display Allows Results to Be Seen
• EMC Measurement Functions
• Improved System Operation Speed
• Operation Key Arrangement for Ease of Use
• Compact and Light Weight (12 kg) with a Space-saving Design
• Optional Tracking Generator for Scalar Transmission Measurement

   The R3131A includes a number of standard features that normally are available only as options. These include an IEEE 488 interface, RS-232 interface and parallel printer (Centronics) port. A 3.5 inch floppy disk is also provided at no extra charge, as is an EMC measurement. Measurement parameters and results can be recorded on a 3.5 inch floppy disk. Because the bitmap and text formats are compatible, the recorded data can easily be transferred to a PC.

   Its frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz covers all main mobile radio standards and paging systems and makes R3131A the perfect match for a radio communication tester (photo) since it allows precise analysis of purely RF parameters. As a stand-alone and full-featured spectrum analyzer it easily fits into other applications.

   Operation of Advantest Spectrum Analyzer R3131A is extremely simple. Bandwidth, power or amplitude modulation depth, for instance, can be selected by a simple keystroke in the soft key menus. Further features include a built-in counter with 1 Hz resolution, eliminating the need for a separate frequency counter, a pass/fail comparator function for checking compliance with defined limit values, as well as an auto tune function for centering the strongest signal on the screen at a keystroke and displaying it with spread frequency band. Noise  measurements for determining oscillator signal purity or noise levels normalized to system bandwidth are further functions that can be activated with a single button.

Advantest R3265 8 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

   The Advantest R3265 is a swept-tuned spectrum analyzer with an analog-to-digital section for displaying and analyzing data. It operates in the following frequency, input, and display ranges; Frequency 100 Hz to 8 GHz; Input measurement range is from -140dbm to 30dbm; Display dynamic range is 95db. The analyzer is equipped with GPIB remote control and a memory card function for saving and recalling waveform data and panel settings. This unit is a great alternative to an HP 8595E or HP 8561E when budget constraints are an issue.  The R3265 is a quasi-microwave spectrum analyzer designed to meet the user needs and to ensure easy operation. It incorporates a time domain function so it can be used for both digital and analog mobile communications. The unit performs especially well in measuring the spurious emission intensity of mobile communication equipment, the bandwidth of occupied frequencies and signal leakage from adjacent channels.

Features

• Input Impedance : 50 ohms

• Minimum Frequency : 100 Hz

• Maximum Frequency : 8 GHz

• Minimum Span : 1 Hz

• Maximum Span : 3 MHz

• Minimum Single Side Band Noise : -110 dBc/Hz

• Maximum Single Side Band Noise : -95 dBc/Hz

• Minimum Average Displayed Noise : -135 dBm

• Maximum Average Displayed Noise : +30 dBm

• Minimum Resolution Bandwidth : 10 Hz

• Maximum Resolution Bandwidth : 3 MHz

• Frequency Reference Accuracy : 1 ppm / year

• High input sensitivity of -145 dBm

• Includes a burst signal (TDMA and video signals) analysis function.

• Multi-Marker with up to eight points

• Extensive EMC measurement functions

   The Advantest R3265 is a quasi-microwave spectrum analyzer designed to meet the user needs and to ensure easy operation. It incorporates a time domain function so it can be used for both digital and analog mobile communications. The Advantest R3265 offers a large sized CRT screen in a portable unit and a wide frequency range, allowing measurements from 100 Hz to 8 GHz in a single sweep. Due to a newly developed high purity synthesizer, the series also provides excellent spectral purity of 110 dBc/Hz at 2.6 GHz (10 kHz offset frequency). This unit performs especially well in measuring the spurious  emission intensity of new mobile communications equipment, the bandwidth of occupied frequencies and signal leakage from adjacent channels. In the low noise mode, the series has a high-input sensitivity of 145 dBm (1 MHz to 3.6 GHz), so it can easily measure low level signals. The R3265 Series is provided with a BASIC controller as a standard feature. This feature allows measured data or set conditions to be stored and the free construction of automatic measurement systems without the need for external controllers.

Rent me for $800 a month

with options

• 21 5 PPM 10-9/Day Crystal Oscillator
• 56 GSM Only Option
• 77 GSM/DCS1800/DCS1900 Graphics 

 The Advantest R3465 Spectrum Analyzer is a modulation spectrum analyzer that goes beyond traditional spectrum analysis. The 8GHz frequency response provides coverage for a full range of digital radio frequencies. The 6.5 in. TFT color LCD display provides powerful support for multi-window operations. It also incorporates a 15-degree adjustable tilt mechanism for easy viewing under a variety of lighting conditions. The instrument has a frequency range of 9kHz to 8GHz providing a full range of digital mobile radio frequencies. The unit features one button measurements of occupied bandwidth, adjacent channel power, and harmonics; lightweight portable - 16 kg (35.2 lbs.) and two PC card (PCMCIA) memory card slots.

Features

• 9 kHz to 8 GHz Frequency Response for Full Range of Digital Mobile Radio Frequencies
• One Button Measurements of Occupied Bandwidth, Adjacent Channel Power, and Harmonics
• 6.5 in. TFT Color LCD Display
• Lightweight Portable - 16 kg (35.2 lbs.)
• Two PC Card (PCMCIA) Memory Card Slots

   The R3465 is a high-performance spectrum analyzer armed with capabilities sufficient to support detailed waveform analysis. The newly developed high-speed settling synthesizer significantly reduces blanking time for narrow-band sweep (span of 5 MHz or less), thus enabling truly high-speed measurement. A high-frequency sweep accuracy of 1% or less, frequency stability of 2 x 10-8 /day, and a built-in preselector starting from 1.7 GHz permit harmonic measurements with a dynamic range of 100 dBc.

In addition to these powerful spectrum analyzer functions, the R3465 also offers built-in modulation analysis for a variety of digital mobile communication standards.

 

Rent me for $400 a month

   The Advantest U3641 is a 3-GHz synthesized spectrum analyzer ideal for field use. With a light weight, compact size and three-way power supply including battery operation, the U3641 has been designed specifically for field installation and maintenance applications. In addition, with the inclusion of a synthesized local oscillator, the U3641 allows high-precision and high stability measurements with a minimum resolution bandwidth of 100 Hz. A fast zero span sweep speed of 50 µs allows characterization of burst signal rising and falling edges and the measurement of power during on and off periods. The U3641 can be customized for a variety of applications by selecting from the wide range of available options. The U3641 is a portable spectrum analyzer which can be used for maintenance on various aspects of CATV and digital mobile communication systems.

Performance and Compactness for "Hand-Carried" Applications

   As new digital communication services are introduced, operators not only need to verify the quality of their own transmission, but also identify possible sources of interference. These sources of interference may include, for example, candidates for microwave relocation. The U3641 is equal to the task, with the highest sensitivity of any instrument its size -- down to -135 dBm at 1 kHz resolution bandwidth (RBW). Similarly, its sweep time (as low as 50 microseconds) equips it well for monitoring TDMA burst signals in the PCS 1900 range. Lastly, the U3641's compactness and 20-lb. operational weight (including batteries) make it easy to transport and handle in every hand-carried situation. The U3641 packs more performance per pound than any other instrument of its type.

Advantest/Anton Bauer Propac 14

Rent me for $100 a month

May be available new in quantities Please call or email

  The Pro Pac is recognized around the world as the ultimate professional battery and is recommended for all applications. The premium low resistance Pro Pac cell is designed to deliver long life and high performance even under high current loads and the most adverse conditions.

   The ProPac is the recommended battery when powering the Advantest Spectrum Analyzers. The ProPac perfectly balances all professional hand-held camcorders on the shoulder resulting in an extremely integrated yet high energy and long run-time package. ProPac batteries feature the Rea lTime display which automatically detects a load and calculates the batteries remaining runtime based on existing operating conditions.

Agilent/HP N9340B 3 GHz Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

   Electric field strength measurements are frequently required for field testing of transmitter and antenna coverage. Field strength measurements are now a standard function in the N9340B. Calibrated field strength measurements are easy to make once the antenna factors are loaded into the analyzer via the provided PC software based antenna template.

Agilent/HP 182T Spectrum Analyzer Mainframe  

Agilent/HP 3585A 40 MHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $400 a month

   The Agilent/HP 3585A Spectrum Analyzer delivers high performance where it counts - at baseband frequencies.  With unmatched accuracy, resolution, and dynamic range, the 3585A is the best solution for signal analysis at the critical frequencies comprising voice, picture, or digital information. In today's high speed, high density information processing systems, maintaining the integrity of data signals requires more measurement performance than ever before.  The 3585A provides 80 dB of spurious-free dynamic range, a sharp 3 Hz resolution bandwidth, and fully synthesized tuning.  Its 20 Hz - 40.1 MHz frequency range is more than adequate to cover most information bandwidths. Measurement performance is critically important at baseband frequencies, because signal degradation occurring here is typically not recoverable elsewhere in the system.  As a result, test requirements for baseband signals and circuits often demand a level of performance that only a high-performance, low-frequency signal analyzer such as the 3585A can provide.

Features

• 0.1 Hz Resolution
• 3 Hz Resolution Bandwidth
• Coverage from 10 Hertz to 400 MHz
• -137 dBm to +30 dBm Measurement Range
• 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm, and 1 Mohm Selectable Input Impedance
• Built-in Tracking Generator
• Autoranging Input Attenuator
• Readout on CRT of panel settings & markers
• 1001 X 1024 Digital Storage Display
• HP-IB Interface
• 80 dB dynamic range
• ± 0.4 dB Amplitude Accuracy

Frequency Response Measurements

   With its built-in tracking generator, digital trace storage, and narrowband frequency counter, the Agilent/HP 3585A Spectrum Analyzer can accurately measure the frequency response of crystals, filters, and amplifiers.  Small amplitude variations are resolved to 0.01 dB using the marker readout and the 1 dB/division expanded amplitude scale.  Unwanted effects of test fixtures and cables are removed simply by storing the frequency response of the test setup in Trace B and subtracting it from measured data in Trace A. With its wide dynamic range capability and high-resolution display, the 3585A is ideal for measuring and viewing the analog portions of 14 or 16-bit digital audio systems.  It can also measure the frequency response of digital modem filters with better than ± 0.4 dB accuracy

Versatile Noise and Distortion Analysis

   Quiet and rock-stable, the Agilent/HP 3585A excels as a noise and distortion analyzer.  Its own uncompromising sensitivity and spectral purity are assured by its advanced front end design, synthesized local oscillator and built-in, oven-stabilized reference. The HP 3585A can measure spurious, harmonic, and intermodulation products at levels typically 100 dB or more below the fundamental.  Using its 3 Hz resolution bandwidth, power line sidebands below -95 dBc can typically be measured at frequency offsets of only 50 or 60 Hz. 

Rent me for $500 a month

with options

• 1C1 additional 2 Mbyte RAM
• 1D5 High stability reference oven output

   The Agilent/HP 3589A breaks through the speed/resolution/accuracy barrier. It combines the best of analog swept techniques with advanced digital signal processing to provide you with frequency resolution, measurement speed and amplitude accuracy that you can't get from any other analyzer. Use the Agilent/HP 3589A to conduct Surveillance and Signal Monitoring, to test Commercial Communications applications and Aerospace Electronics applications, to measure the characteristics of Audio and Video components, and to characterize Semiconductor signals. Let the Agilent/HP 3589A get you closer to your signals, and let you get there faster.

Features

• 10 Hz to 150 MHz frequency range
• Improved filters for increased speed
• Narrow band zoom - down to 0.0045 Hz resolution
• Typical +\- 0.25 dB amplitude accuracy
• Exceptional Dynamic Range

Amplitude Specifications

• Amplitude range 50 Ohm output: +15 dBm to -54.9 dBm and off
• Amplitude resolution: 0.1 dB
• Accuracy: Output amplitude accuracy is determined by the sum of absolute
• accuracy, dynamic accuracy, and frequency response.
• Absolute amplitude accuracy: +/-1 dB (at 300 kHz, +15 dBm output level)
• Dynamic accuracy: Add 0.02 dB/dB below 15 dBm (add to absolute accuracy)
• Frequency response: +/-1 dB (Variation relative to level at 300 kHz)
• Spurious products:
• Harmonic products: <-30 dBc
• Non-harmonic products: <-40 dBc
• Noise: <-80 dBc/Hz (for offsets greater than 500 Hz from the carrier)
• Source port:
• Return loss: >20 dB
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
  
• Connector: Type-N

Rent me for $500 a month

with option

• 1D6 Gated Sweep

   The Agilent/HP 3589A breaks through the speed/resolution/accuracy barrier. It combines the best of analog swept techniques with advanced digital signal processing to provide you with frequency resolution, measurement speed and amplitude accuracy that you can't get from any other analyzer. Use the Agilent/HP 3589A to conduct Surveillance and Signal Monitoring, to test Commercial Communications applications and Aerospace Electronics applications, to measure the characteristics of Audio and Video components, and to characterize Semiconductor signals. Let the Agilent/HP 3589A get you closer to your signals, and let you get there faster.

Features

• 10 Hz to 150 MHz frequency range
• Improved filters for increased speed
• Narrow band zoom - down to 0.0045 Hz resolution
• Typical +\- 0.25 dB amplitude accuracy
• Exceptional Dynamic Range

Amplitude Specifications

• Amplitude range 50 Ohm output: +15 dBm to -54.9 dBm and off
• Amplitude resolution: 0.1 dB
• Accuracy: Output amplitude accuracy is determined by the sum of absolute
• accuracy, dynamic accuracy, and frequency response.
• Absolute amplitude accuracy: +/-1 dB (at 300 kHz, +15 dBm output level)
• Dynamic accuracy: Add 0.02 dB/dB below 15 dBm (add to absolute accuracy)
• Frequency response: +/-1 dB (Variation relative to level at 300 kHz)
• Spurious products:
• Harmonic products: <-30 dBc
• Non-harmonic products: <-40 dBc
• Noise: <-80 dBc/Hz (for offsets greater than 500 Hz from the carrier)
• Source port:
• Return loss: >20 dB
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
  
• Connector: Type-N

Agilent/HP 4195A Network/Spectrum Analyzer

This is the bottom box only

Rent me for $500 a month

   The Agilent/HP 4195A Network/Spectrum analyzer provides excellent vector network and spectrum measurement performance from 10 Hz to 500 MHz. Providing both vector network and spectrum measurement capabilities, the 4195A is a cost effective solution for the development and production testing of analog devices. For improved performance and simple operation, many new and powerful features have been included, thus making the 4195A an ideal tool for the analog design engineer. In addition to measuring a complete set of network and spectrum parameters, the 4195A can automatically derive impedance parameters from S-parameters. Direct impedance measurements from 100 kHz to 500 MHz can be performed using the optional 41951A Impedance test kit.

Features

• Linear and nonlinear device measurement and analysis
• High accuracy and resolution
• Ease of use
• Color graphics and analysis
• Direct save/recall with internal disk drive

Agilent/HP 8560E 2.9 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $600 a month

with option 2 Tracking Generator

   The Agilent/HP 8560E portable RF spectrum analyzer offers the measurement capability and performance previously found in larger, more expensive benchtop analyzers. This analyzer combines outstanding phase noise, sensitivity, 1 Hz resolution bandwidths, synthesized tuning and wide dynamic range in a MIL-rugged package built to withstand harsh environmental conditions. It offers a complete solution for adjacent-channel power (ACP) testing of burst carrier signals using digital modulation, and the ability to measure occupied bandwidth percentage.

Features

• Continuous 30 Hz to 2.9 GHz sweep
• Fast digital resolution bandwidths of 1, 3, 10, 30 and 100 Hz
• Adjacent channel power, channel power, carrier power, occupied bandwidth percentage and time-gated measurements standard
• Precision timebase and 1 Hz counter resolution
• MIL-T-28800 rugged
• Measurement personalities for digital radio and phase noise measurements

Options List

• Option  001 = Second ID Output (310.7MHz) 
• Option  002 = Built-in Tracking Generator 
• Option  005 = Alternate Sweep Out (cannot be used with Option 002)
• Option 007 = Digitized Fast Time-Domain Sweeps
• Option 008 = Signal Identification
• Option 042 = Protective Soft Carrying Case/Backpack
• Option 103 = Delete Precision Frequency Reference and 1Hz and 3Hz RBWs
• Option 104 = Delete Mass Memory Module
• Option 908 = Rackmount Kit without Handles
• Option 909 = Rackmount Kit with Handles
• Option 916 = Extra Quick Reference Guide
• Option 1BN = MIL-STD-45662A Calibration (no data)
• Option 1BP = MIL-STD-45662A Calibration (with data)
• Option UK6 = Commercial Calibration (with data)

Agilent/HP 8561E 6.5 GHz Portable Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $850 a month

with option

• 007 extends digitized trace data capability to sweep times <30 ms

Features

• Continuous 30 Hz to 6.5 GHz sweep
• Fast digital resolution bandwidths of 1, 3, 10, 30 and 100 Hz
• Adjacent channel power, channel power, carrier power, occupied bandwidth percentage and time-gated measurements standard
• Precision timebase and 1 Hz counter resolution
• MIL-T-28800 rugged
• Measurement personalities for digital radio and phase noise measurements
• Measurement Range -145 to 30 dbm

Agilent/HP 8562A 1 khz-22 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

   The Agilent/HP 8562A spectrum analyzer puts high performance, synthesized technology into a lightweight, portable package. Ruggedized to military specifications, this analyzer is engineered to survive harsh field conditions. This unit performs a wide variety of jobs from communication system and component testing to radar and millimeter measurements. 

   The Agilent/HP 8562A extends the features and capabilities of the RF members of the HP 8560 series into the microwave frequency range. In addition, the 8562A has standard, preselected frequency ranges of 9 kHz to 22 GHz that can be extended to 26.5 GHz with option 026. Its internal preselector requires no adjustment after 30 minutes at room temperature. This means faster measurements, which can be especially important in automated testing. For millimeter-wave measurements, preselection can be extended to 75 GHz using the HP 11974 series millimeter mixers. Unpreselected frequency range can be extended to 110 GHz using the HP 11970A series mixers and to 325 GHz using mixers from other manufacturers.

Features

• Frequency Range: 1 kHz to 22 GHz
• Counter Resolution: 10 Hz - 1MHz (selectable)
• Frequency Span
  Range: 0 Hz-2.5kHz x N
• Resolution Bandwidth (-3 dB)
  Range: 100 Hz - 1MHz in a 1, 3, 10 sequence and 2 MHz
• Video Bandwidth
  Range: 1 Hz - 3 MHz in a 1, 3, 10 sequence
• Amplitude Range: +30 dBm to displayed average noise level
• Reference Level Range: Log,  -120 to +30 dBm in 0.1 dB steps
• Displayed Average Noise Level:
  -120 dBm, 1 MHz to 2.9 GHz
  -121 dBm, 2.75 GHz to 6.46 GHz
  -110 dBm, 5.86 GHz to 13.0 GHz
  -105 dBm, 12.4 GHz to 19.7 GHz
  -100 dBm, 19.1 GHz to 22.0 GHz
• Amplitude Accuracy
  Frequency Response (flatness)
  Frequency Range:
  1 kHz - 2.9 GHz, ±1.0 dB
  2.75 - 6.46 GHz, ±1.5 dB
  5.86 - 13.0 GHz, ±2.0 dB
  12.4 - 22.0 GHz, ±3.0 dB
• Demodulation Modulation Type: AM and FM

Agilent/HP 8562EC 13.2 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $1200 a month

Features

• Outstanding performance for sensitivity, phase noise, the 2nd and 3rd order dynamic range, and the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)
• Color display
• Continuous 30 Hz to 13.2 GHz sweep
• Resolution bandwidths of 1 to 100 Hz digitally implemented for measurement speed
• Precision timebase and 1 Hz counter resolution
• Adjacent channel power, channel power, carrier power, and gated video measurements standard
• MIL-PRF-28800, Class 3 rugged
• Measurement personalities for phase noise and spurious response measurement
• Easily transfer screen image or trace data to PC with E4444A BenchLink software
• Fast digital resolution bandwidths of 1 Hz to 3 MHz
• Portable, MIL-PRF-28800, Class 3 rugged

Performance

• +/-1.0 dB absolute amplitude accuracy
• -151 dBm/Hz displayed average noise level (DANL)
• <-113 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 kHz offset

Agilent/HP 8563E 26.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

   The Agilent/HP 8563E portable microwave spectrum analyzer offers the measurement capability and performance previously found in larger, more expensive benchtop analyzers. This analyzer has a standard frequency range of 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz (preselected from 2.75 GHz to 26.5 GHz), with optional low-end frequency coverage to 30 Hz. The Agilent/HP 8563E combines outstanding phase noise, sensitivity, 1 Hz resolution bandwidths, synthesized tuning and wide dynamic range in a MIL-rugged package built to withstand harsh environmental conditions.

Features

• Continuous 30 Hz to 26.5 GHz sweep
• Fast digital resolution bandwidths of 1, 3, 10, 30 and 100 Hz
• Adjacent channel power, channel power, carrier power, occupied bandwidth percentage and time-gated measurements standard
• Precision timebase and 1 Hz counter resolution
• MIL-T-28800 rugged
• Measurement personalities for digital radio and phase noise measurements

   Some applications for Agilent 8563E 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 8563E 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 8563E spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.

Agilent/HP 8563E 26.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $1200 a month

with options

• 001 Second IF Output
• 006 Frequency coverage down to 30 Hz
• 007 extends digitized trace data capability to sweep times <30 ms

   The Agilent/HP 8563E portable microwave spectrum analyzer offers the measurement capability and performance previously found in larger, more expensive benchtop analyzers. This analyzer has a standard frequency range of 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz (preselected from 2.75 GHz to 26.5 GHz), with optional low-end frequency coverage to 30 Hz.

   The 8563E combines outstanding phase noise, sensitivity, 1 Hz resolution bandwidths, synthesized tuning and wide dynamic range in a MIL-rugged package built to withstand harsh environmental conditions.

Features

• Continuous 30 Hz to 26.5 GHz sweep
• Fast digital resolution bandwidths of 1, 3, 10, 30 and 100 Hz
• Adjacent channel power, channel power, carrier power, occupied bandwidth percentage and time-gated measurements standard
• Precision timebase and 1 Hz counter resolution
• MIL-T-28800 rugged
• Measurement personalities for digital radio and phase noise measurements

Agilent/HP 8563EC 26.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

   The Agilent/HP 8563EC portable, color display microwave spectrum analyzer offers the measurement capability and performance previously found in larger, more expensive benchtop analyzers. This analyzer has a standard frequency range of 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz (preselected from 2.75 GHz to 26.5 GHz), with optional low-end frequency coverage to 30 Hz. The 8563EC combines outstanding phase noise, sensitivity, 1 Hz resolution bandwidths, synthesized tuning and wide dynamic range in a package built to withstand environmental conditions.

Features

• Outstanding performance for sensitivity, phase noise, the 2nd and 3rd order dynamic range, and the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)
• Color display
• Continuous 30 Hz to 26.5 GHz sweep
• Fast digital resolution bandwidths of 1, 3, 10, 30 and 100 Hz
• Adjacent channel power, channel power, carrier power, occupied bandwidth percentage and time-gated measurements standard
• Precision timebase and 1 Hz counter resolution
• MIL-PRF-28800, Class 3 rugged
• Measurement personalities for digital radio and phase noise measurements

   The Agilent/HP 8563EC Series analyzers combine superior phase noise performance, 1 Hz resolution bandwidths, synthesized tuning, sensitivity, and wide dynamic range in a package built to withstand diverse environmental conditions. The Agilent/HP 8560 EC-Series provides a complete solution for adjacent channel power (ACP) testing of burst carrier signals using digital modulation as well as the ability to measure occupied bandwidth percentage. Time-gated signal analysis lets you easily measure a wide variety of time-varying signals, such as pulsed RF, time division multiple access (TDMA), interleaving, and burst modulation.

Agilent/HP 85640A RF Tracking Generator

Rent me for $150 a month

   Combining the Agilent 85640A tracking generator with a portable spectrum analyzer results in a system having both scalar-analysis and spectrum-analysis capabilities. Use the scalar-analysis capability to perform measurements such as gain, frequency response, compression, flatness, and return loss on components and subsystems. Use the spectrum analysis capability to measure harmonic and inter-modulation distortion, as well as spurious products.

Features

• Portable and rugged
• Versatility in the field
• High throughput and wide dynamic range

   The combination of the 85640A and a portable analyzer allows you to make a wide variety of scalar measurements in the field. Check sub-system performance and make antenna return-loss measurements to isolate potential problems. Use your portable scalar system and the analyzer¿s built-in FFT capability to locate faults in cables and interconnections. Opens and shorts, as well as damaged or poorly-connected cables, can be isolated and then repaired.

   A tracking generator combined with a spectrum analyzer allows measurements to be made with fast, continuous sweeps. The 85640A features a dynamic range higher than 115 dB and shares the synthesized frequency accuracy of the spectrum analyzer. This lets you quickly and accurately make real-time adjustments of devices and measure parameters such as filter rejection and switch insulation. In addition, the 85640A includes a manually-controlled, built-in output attenuator and vernier, so you can vary the output level for measurements like gain compression.

Agilent/HP 85650A Quasi Peak Adapter

Rent me for $100 a month

   The Agilent/HP 85650A is a Quasi-Peak Adapter that can be attached to the aspectrum analyzer to provide manual and automatic quasi-peak detection capability with the resolution bandwidth recommended by CISPR Publication 16 and FCC Rules and Regulations Volume II Part 15J. The Agilent/HP 85650A quasi-peak adapter is an accessory used with the 8566B or 8568B spectrum analyzers for performing quasi-peak measurements as recommended by CISPR. These include the correct 6 dB bandwidths (200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz) and the specified detector charge and discharge time constants. The bypass mode returns the spectrum analyzer back to standard operation unaffected by the quasi-peak adapter. In the normal mode the three CISPR bandwidths are available and the quasi-peak detector can be turned on and off. There is a built-in speaker and phone jack for monitoring signals.  The 85650A provides nine form C (SPDT) auxilliary switches can be used with external power supplies to switch coax relays, DUT power, or your individual switching needs. Six switches are multiplexed such that when one is on five are off. All functions are controlled over the GPIB (IEEE 488) except volume and line.

Agilent/HP 8568B Option E96 1.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $750 a month

   The Agilent 8568B is a high-performance, 100 Hz to 1.5 GHz spectrum analyzer for bench and ATE use. The exceptional frequency stability of the 8568B permits measurements with a 10 Hz bandwidth. This narrow resolution bandwidth yields noise levels as low as -135 dBm. Excellent frequency stability, sensitivity, and frequency reference accuracy combine to allow very accurate measurement of small signals in the presence of large ones. Multiple traces can be displayed to measure residual FM or drift, or to conduct real-time surveillance over a wide frequency range. Analyzer control settings can be saved in non-volatile memory. Complex measurement routines can be created on an external controller, stored in the analyzer's user RAM, and executed using a single custom soft key. By adding measurement accessories and options, the 8568B fits into many applications, including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, automated broadband signal surveillance, and component stimulus-response testing.

Features

• 100 Hz to 1.5 GHz coverage with counter accuracy
• Exceptional frequency stability and sensitivity
• Powerful signal- and trace-processing functions
• Up to four trace markers with amplitude and frequency readout
• Stores traces, instrument states and custom downloadable programs (DLPs)
• Exceptional RF performance
• Measurement aids
• Easy-to-use front panel
• ¿On-board¿ computing capability
• Power signal and trace processing functions
• Decision-making capability
• Distributed processing with a computer
• Direct plotter output
• Stores and executes custom measurement routines

   A sophisticated phase lock system combines ¿synthesizer-like¿ tuning and frequency accuracy with superior local oscillator spectral purity to make narrow resolution bandwidths practical at RF frequencies and virtually eliminate long-term drift. This system is administered by an internal microcomputer which also makes possible powerful operational features described in later pages.

Agilent/HP 8590A 1.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $300 a month

   With a wide frequency range (10kHz to 1.5GHz, 4-digit resolution), large amplitude range (-115 dBm to +30 dBm), and a 50-ohm input, the Agilent/HP 8590A has the versatility to make most RF signal measurements. A digital display gives flicker-free and parallax-free graticule. Display menus simplify operation and reduce the number of front-panel controls. Use the three main control keys and the data entry knob or keypad to measure any signal. Operation is simple, center the signal with FREQUENCY; resolve the signal with SPAN; move the signal up and down with AMPLITUDE, that's all there is to it! The Agilent/HP 8590A used spectrum analyzer automatically adjusts internal parameters such as resolution bandwidth, sweeptime, IF gain, and input attenuation.
 

Specifications

• Frequency Range: 10 kHz to 1.8 GHz
• Readout Accuracy: ± (5 MHz + 1% of frequency span)
• Span Range: 0 Hz & 50 kHz to 1.8 GHz with 4-digit resolution
• Sweep Time: 20 ms to 100 s
• Amplitude Range: -115 to +30 dBm or -60 dBM V to +72 dBm V (depending on calibration)

Agilent/HP 8590B 1.8 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer 

Rent me for $300 a month

   The Agilent/HP 8590B Portable Spectrum Analyzer covers a frequency range of 9kHz to 1.8GHz. Amplitude range of -115 to +30 dBm. Resolution bandwidth of 3kHz to 3MHz. 60 dB range input attenuator.

Specifications

• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz
• Readout Accuracy: ± (5 MHz + 1% of frequency span)
• Span Range: 0 Hz, 50 kHz to 1.8 GHz
• Sweep Time: 10 ms to 100 s
• Sweep Trigger: free run, single, line, video, external
• Amplitude Range: -115 to +30 dBm
• Impedance: 50 ohm

   The Agilent/HP 8590B offers basic RF and microwave measurement performance at a low cost.  The 8590B has a frequency range of 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz, a 50 ohm input, and a weight of only 13.6 kg (30 pounds).  The Amplitude range is a wide -115 to +30 dBm. 

    You can change the test capabilities of these spectrum analyzers to fit specific measurement needs.  An optional memory card reader enables you to load specific measurement personalities for cable television, electromagnetic compatibility, or digital radio applications.  Complete measurement routines and test limits are available at keystroke. Operating these analyzers requires only minimal training.

   Numerous features make it easier to control your measurements and to analyze the results.  The 8590B spectrum analyzers have built-in, automatic calibration to ensure measurement consistency. Frequency panning lets you quickly reposition signals without repeated sweeps.  The internal memory allows 50 traces to be stored, and 24 more can be stored on a RAM card with addition of the optional memory-card reader.  Time-and-date stamping come standard.  Direct output to printer or plotter are available with either the HP-IB or RS-232 interface option.

Agilent/HP 8591A 1.8 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $300 a month

   The Agilent/HP 8591A is an easy-to-use RF spectrum analyzer that offers a wide range of performance, features, and optional capability to meet your measurement needs. These portable spectrum analyzers offer frequency accuracy and a wide range of options for applications that demand higher performance.  The Agilent/HP 8591A has a frequency range of 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz and amplitude range of -115 to +30 dBm.  The Agilent/HP 8591A has a standard 7.5 ppm frequency accuracy that can be improved with an optional precision frequency reference to marker count accuracy of ± 230 Hz at 1 GHz or ± 2.3 kHz at 18 GHz. In addition, each performance portable comes with a built-in memory card reader that enables you to load HP's custom measurement personalities and measurement data into the spectrum analyzer using 32-Kbyte memory cards.  A catalog function allows you to determine the exact content of information stored on your memory cards or within internal memory.

   The Agilent/HP 8591A Spectrum Analyzer covers the range from 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz with a center frequency accuracy of 210 Hz at 1 GHz. Over 100 functions are controlled either from the front panel or over the optional HP-IB interface. Advanced marker functions measure: the 99% power bandwidth of a signal; the 3 dB points of a signal; frequency; amplitude; amplitude and frequency differences on a signal; and highest peaks on a signal. The Next Peak button moves the marker to the next highest signal, simplifying harmonic measurements. Other measurement functions include: percentage AM; signal-to-noise ratio; and the FFT. Store/recall up to nine complete front-panel states in battery-backed RAM.

Features

• Frequency range 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz
• Resolution bandwidth 3 kHz to 3 MHz in a 1, 3, 10 sequence
• -115 dBm to +30 dBm amplitude measurement range
• N(f) input connector
• 50 ohm input impedance
• Operate remotely and print directly with the optional interfaces
• 86-127/195-250 Vac; 47-66 Hz operation
• Weight: 33 lb; Size: 163 mm (6.4 in)H x 325 mm (12.8 in)W x 427 mm (16.8 in)D

Option Flexibility
For easy installation of a growing variety of options, a cardcage for circuit cards has been designed in each performance portable spectrum analyzer. All card options are retrofittable, so the options you need are always available. Circuit-card options include:

AM/FM demodulator speaker to let you view and hear the signal.
TV sync trigger to let you select any line of the TV field for measurement.
Fast time-domain sweep to allow zero-span sweep rates to 20 ms.
Quasi-peak detector for EMC measurements.

Agilent/HP 8591C 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz Cable TV analyzer 

Rent me for $600 a month

with options 

• 004 Oven Timebase
• 101 FADC
• 102 Demod/TV 
• 001 75 Ohm Input
• 043 RS232 and Parallel Input 
  
  

   The Agilent/HP 8591C Cable TV analyzer provides dedicated non-interfering RF and video measurements in a durable, economical instrument. The one-button measurements can be used for flexible troubleshooting or to test the entire system automatically at the touch of a button. The flexible hardware and software design lets you easily upgrade the analyzer to accommodate changes in required measurements and measurement techniques. For added flexibility, NTSC format is standard, with options available for worldwide PAL and SECAM formats and frequency plans.

Features

• Twenty-millisecond RF sweep time
• ±1.5 dB frequency response accuracy
• One-button FCC proof of performance CATV measurements
• Rugged, portable, weather-resistant package
• Protective soft yellow carrying case included
• Thirty-minute warm up
• Built-in preamplifier

RF measurements

• Automatic tuning of cable TV and TV broadcast carriers
• Visual and aural carrier levels and frequencies
• System channel survey
• Depth of modulation
• TV aural and FM broadcast carrier deviation
• Carrier to noise ratio
• In-channel frequency response
• Hum/low frequency disturbances
• System frequency response
• Baseband TV line and field viewing
• TV aural and FM broadcast carrier demodulation
• Distortion (CSO2/CTB3)
• Crossmodulation
• Ingress and co-channel interference viewing
• Digital carrier power
• Video measurements
• Differential gain
• Differential phase
• Chrominance-luminance delay inequality
  
  

Agilent/HP 8591C 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz Cable TV analyzer 

Rent me for $600 a month

with options 

• 004 Oven Timebase
• 101 FADC
• 102 Demod/TV
• 105 Gate Revision B
• 107 TV Tuner 
• 001 75 Ohm Input
• 043 RS232 and Parallel Input 

   The Agilent/HP 8591C Cable TV analyzer provides dedicated non-interfering RF and video measurements in a durable, economical instrument. The one-button measurements can be used for flexible troubleshooting or to test the entire system automatically at the touch of a button. The flexible hardware and software design lets you easily upgrade the analyzer to accommodate changes in required measurements and measurement techniques. For added flexibility, NTSC format is standard, with options available for worldwide PAL and SECAM formats and frequency plans.

Features

• Twenty-millisecond RF sweep time
• ±1.5 dB frequency response accuracy
• One-button FCC proof of performance CATV measurements
• Rugged, portable, weather-resistant package
• Protective soft yellow carrying case included
• Thirty-minute warm up
• Built-in preamplifier

RF measurements

• Automatic tuning of cable TV and TV broadcast carriers
• Visual and aural carrier levels and frequencies
• System channel survey
• Depth of modulation
• TV aural and FM broadcast carrier deviation
• Carrier to noise ratio
• In-channel frequency response
• Hum/low frequency disturbances
• System frequency response
• Baseband TV line and field viewing
• TV aural and FM broadcast carrier demodulation
• Distortion (CSO2/CTB3)
• Crossmodulation
• Ingress and co-channel interference viewing
• Digital carrier power
• Video measurements
• Differential gain
• Differential phase
• Chrominance-luminance delay inequality
  
  

Agilent/HP 8591E 1.8 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $400 a month

with options

• 004 Oven Timebase
• 041 HPIB and Parallel Interface
• 130 Narrow Band Width

Features

• Perform complex tests simply and quickly with measurement personalities that support applications like cable TV/broadcast, component test, electromagnetic compatibility, lightwave, and wireless communications
• Four slot cardcage
• Split screen display
• One-button measurement routines
• Advanced measurement functions
• Dual interfaces

   Whether your industry is information technology, automotive, communication, or medical electronics, you need to evaluate the EMI performance of your designs during the development phase. The Agilent/HP 8591E is an EMC Spectrum Analyzer which allows you to evaluate this performance quickly and easily. It covers the frequency range from 9 kHz to 1,8 GHz (50 Ohm).

The analyzer has the following functionality and features to speed you through your measurements:
- Complete measurement setups including span and CISPR bandwidths
- Displays two limits and margins
- Corrections for antenna, cable, and amplifier
- Measure the peak, quasi-peak, and average amplitudes of 239 signals and store the results to the internal list
- The windows feature zooms in on signals while viewing the broad spectrum
- Log frequency sweep to expand signals in lower frequencies
- Sort remeasure, mark, and delete signals in the internal list
- Customize and print reports which can include two pages of text, signal list, and graphics
- Standard parallel ports

Agilent/HP 8591E Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $300 a month

   The Agilent/HP 8591E is an easy-to-use RF spectrum analyzer that offers a wide range of performance, features, and optional capability to meet your measurement needs. Downloadable measurement personalities combine with optional plug-in performance to provide tailored solutions for your application.

Features

• Perform complex tests simply and quickly with measurement personalities that support applications like cable TV/broadcast, component test, electromagnetic compatibility, lightwave, and wireless communications
• Four slot cardcage
• Split screen display
• One-button measurement routines
• Advanced measurement functions
• Dual interfaces
• Built-in tracking generator

Specifications

Frequency
Frequency Range: 50W, 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz
Frequency Readout Accuracy:
(start, stop, marker): ± (frequency readout x freq ref error + span accuracy
+ 1% of span + 20% of RBW +100 Hz x N)

Marker Count Accuracy
Span £ 10 MHz x N: ± (marker freq x freq error + counter res + 100 Hz N)

Sweep Time
Range
Span = 0 Hz or > 10 kHz: 20 ms to 100 s
Span = 0 Hz (opt 101): 20 ms to 100 s

Sweep Trigger: Free run, single, line, video, external
Resolution Bandwidths: 1 kHz to 3 MHz (3 dB) in 1, 3, 10 sequence
Accuracy: ± 20%
Video Bandwidth Range: 1 Hz to 1 MHz in 1, 3 sequence

Noise Sidebands (1 kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW, sample detector)
 >10 kHz offset from CW signal: ³ -90 dBc/Hz + 20 log N
 >20 kHz offset from CW signal: ³ -100 dBc/Hz + 20 log N
 >30 kHz offset from CW signal: ³ -105 dBc/Hz + 20 log N

Agilent/HP 8591E Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz

Rent me for $500 a month

with option

• Tracking Generator

The Agilent/HP 8591E is an easy-to-use RF spectrum analyzer that offers a wide range of performance, features, and optional capability to meet your measurement needs. Downloadable measurement personalities combine with optional plug-in performance to provide tailored solutions for your application.

Features

• Perform complex tests simply and quickly with measurement personalities that support applications like cable TV/broadcast, component test, electromagnetic compatibility, lightwave, and wireless communications
• Four slot cardcage
• Split screen display
• One-button measurement routines
• Advanced measurement functions
• Dual interfaces
• Built-in tracking generator

Specifications

Frequency
Frequency Range: 50W, 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz
Frequency Readout Accuracy:
(start, stop, marker): ± (frequency readout x freq ref error + span accuracy
+ 1% of span + 20% of RBW +100 Hz x N)

Marker Count Accuracy
Span £ 10 MHz x N: ± (marker freq x freq error + counter res + 100 Hz N)

Sweep Time
Range
Span = 0 Hz or > 10 kHz: 20 ms to 100 s
Span = 0 Hz (opt 101): 20 ms to 100 s

Sweep Trigger: Free run, single, line, video, external
Resolution Bandwidths: 1 kHz to 3 MHz (3 dB) in 1, 3, 10 sequence
Accuracy: ± 20%
Video Bandwidth Range: 1 Hz to 1 MHz in 1, 3 sequence

Noise Sidebands (1 kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW, sample detector)
 >10 kHz offset from CW signal: ³ -90 dBc/Hz + 20 log N
 >20 kHz offset from CW signal: ³ -100 dBc/Hz + 20 log N
 >30 kHz offset from CW signal: ³ -105 dBc/Hz + 20 log N

Rent me for $600 a month

   The Agilent/HP 8591EM is a stand-alone, automated EMC precompliance analyzer that reduces the time it takes to find, measure and document radiated and conducted EMI emissions. It belongs to the 8590EM series of EMC analyzers, which do not require an external computer and automation software to perform automated EMC measurements. With an upper frequency of 1.8 GHz, the 8591EM can perform precompliance tests on products up to 1.8 GHz. The 8591EM has two modes of operation: EMI analysis and spectrum analysis. With the press of a key, this analyzer converts from EMC analyzer to full-function spectrum analyzer for use in a wide variety of non-EMC applications. Based on the highly versatile Agilent 8590 E-series spectrum analyzers, this EMC analyzer simplifies the EMC measurement process with fully integrated automation features.

Features

• Setup keys link predefined CISPR bands with correct video and CISPR resolution bandwidths
• Built-in amplitude correction automatically corrects for antenna, amplifier, and cable losses
• Limit-line displays simultaneously compare device signals with up to two regulatory limits and a specified measurement margin
• Predefined routines automatically measure all signals over a specified frequency range
• Measure, store, and report up to 239 signals automatically

  The Agilent/HP 8591EM EMC Analyzer has the following functionality.

• Complete measurement setups including span and CISPR bandwidths
• Displays two limits and margins
• Corrections for antenna, cable, and amplifier
• Measure the peak, quasi-peak, and average amplitudes of 239 signals and store the results to the internal list
• The unit has a frequency range of 9kHz to 1.8GHz.

   Your measurement application may require additional EMC Probes such as an Agilent/HP 11945A or a similar product.

Agilent/HP 8592L 22 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $800 a month

   When you need a full-featured, frequency-accurate RF or microwave spectrum analyzer to meet your field or factory testing requirements the Agilent/HP 8592L gives you the features and options you need to get the job done. Reliable and economical, the  8592L operates from 9 kHz to 22 GHz. with preselection starting at 2.75 GHz and an amplitude range of 114 dBm to +30 dBm.

Features

• Frequency counter: Eliminate the need for a separate frequency counter with the built-in frequency counter with ±2.1 kHz accuracy at 1 GHz (±7.6 kHz from 0 to 50 °C).
• Multiple resolution bandwidth filters: Optimize the tradeoffs of speed, sensitivity and the separation of closely spaced signals with your choice of 10 resolution bandwidth filters beginning at 1 kHz.
• 142 dB amplitude measurement range: Measures signals directly with -112 dBm to +30 dBm amplitude measurement range.
• One-button measurement routines: Save time, setup, and training with one button measurement routines such as Adjacent Channel Power, signal bandwidth and Third Order Intercept (TOI).
• Phase noise of 105 dBc/Hz at 30 kHz offset: Uncover small signals close to carriers with an internal phase noise that will not get in your way.
• Dual interfaces: Operate remotely and print directly with the optional dual interfaces that combine either an GPIB or RS-232 port with a parallel (Centronics) port.

Built-in Measurement Capability

   Third-order intercept, percent AM, and N dB bandwidth are just a few of the built-in measurements. These measurements are performed at the press of a single softkey. Results are displayed onscreen. And the downloadable program (DLP) capability lets you write your own built-in measurements using the DLP editor and an external keyboard.

Frequency counter

   Eliminate the need for a separate frequency counter with the built-in frequency counter with 2.1 kHz accuracy at 1 GHz (7.6 kHz from 0 to 50 ?C).

Multiple resolution bandwidth filters

   Optimize the tradeoffs of speed, sensitivity and the separation of closely spaced signals with your choice of 10 resolution bandwidth filters beginning at 1 kHz.

142 dB amplitude measurement range

   Measures signals directly with -112 dBm to +30 dBm amplitude measurement range.

Agilent/HP 8594E Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz plus options

Rent me for $750 a month

with options

• 41 HPIB and Parallel
• 101 TV Trigger
• 105 Time Gated Spectrum Analysis

   The Agilent 8594E is an easy-to-use RF spectrum analyzer that offers a wide range of performance, features, and optional capability to meet your measurement needs. Downloadable measurement personalities combine with optional plug-in performance to provide tailored solutions for your application.

Features

• Perform complex tests simply and quickly with measurement personalities that support applications like cable TV/broadcast, component test, electromagnetic compatibility, lightwave, and wireless communications
• Four slot cardcage
• Split screen display
• One-button measurement routines
• Advanced measurement functions
• Dual interfaces
• Built-in tracking generator

   The Agilent 8594E 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 8594E. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).

   Some applications for Agilent 8594E 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 8594E 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 8594E spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.

Agilent/HP 8594E Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz plus options

Rent me for $750 a month

with options

• 4 Ovenized Timebase
• 10 Tracking Generator
• 41 HPIB and Parallel
• 130 Extended Resolution Bandwidths
• R53 Improved Amplitude Accuracy for CDMA Bands Retrofit Kit

   The Agilent/HP 8594E is an easy-to-use RF spectrum analyzer that offers a wide range of performance, features, and optional capability to meet your measurement needs. Downloadable measurement personalities combine with optional plug-in performance to provide tailored solutions for your application.

Features

• Perform complex tests simply and quickly with measurement personalities that support applications like cable TV/broadcast, component test, electromagnetic compatibility, lightwave, and wireless communications
• Four slot cardcage
• Split screen display
• One-button measurement routines
• Advanced measurement functions
• Dual interfaces
• Built-in tracking generator

   The Agilent/HP 8594E 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 8594E. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).

Some applications for Agilent/HP 8594E 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/HP 8594E 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/HP 8594E spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.

Agilent/HP 8594E Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz plus options

Rent me for $750 a month

with options

• 004 Ovenized Timebase
• 010 Tracking Generator
• 41 HPIB and Parallel
• 102 Demod/TV
• 130 Narrow Bandwidths

   The Agilent 8594E is an easy-to-use RF spectrum analyzer that offers a wide range of performance, features, and optional capability to meet your measurement needs. Downloadable measurement personalities combine with optional plug-in performance to provide tailored solutions for your application.

Features

• Perform complex tests simply and quickly with measurement personalities that support applications like cable TV/broadcast, component test, electromagnetic compatibility, lightwave, and wireless communications
• Four slot cardcage
• Split screen display
• One-button measurement routines
• Advanced measurement functions
• Dual interfaces
• Built-in tracking generator

   The Agilent 8594E 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 8594E. The CRT displays received signal strength (y-axis) against frequency ( x-axis).

   Some applications for Agilent 8594E 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 8594E 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 8594E spectrum analyzer features include antenna isolation, co-channel interference, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, intermodulation, microwave or satellite antenna alignment, and characterization of components.

Rent me for $750 a month

with options

• 41 GBIP
• 101 FADC
• 102 Demod/TV

  The Agilent/HP 8595E is an easy-to-use RF spectrum analyzer that offers a wide range of performance, features, and optional capability to meet your measurement needs. Downloadable measurement personalities combine with optional plug-in performance to provide tailored solutions for your application.

Features

• Perform complex tests simply and quickly with measurement personalities that support applications like cable TV/broadcast, component test, electromagnetic compatibility, lightwave, and wireless communications
• Four slot cardcage
• Split screen display
• One-button measurement routines
• Advanced measurement functions
• Dual interfaces
• -115dBm to +30dBm dynamic range phase noise
• -105dBc at 30kHz offset
• 1kHz to 3MHz resolution bandwidth
• Direct printer and plotter output;includes a built in memory card reader
• Optional features include AM/FM demodulation; time gated spectrum analysis; fast time-domain sweep; 50 &75 ohm tracking generator; TV and Video tester;
• GPIB and RS232 interfaces. 

   Performance specifications for the 8595E include low phase noise of -105 dBc at 30 kHz offset and frequency-synthesized accuracy of 2.1 kHz at 1 GHz, which can be improved to 210 Hz with an optional precision frequency reference. Second- and third-order dynamic ranges are 77 and 90 dB, respectively. Calibrated amplitude range is +30 to -130 dBm with Option 130, and calibrated onscreen display range is 70 dB. Narrow resolution bandwidths of 30, 100, 200 EMI, and 300 Hz are available on an optional circuit card, which can be added to these analyzers at any time.

   A 1.8 GHz tracking generator (retrofittable) is available for the HP 8591E, and a 2.9 GHz tracking generator (retrofittable) for the HP 8593E, 8594E, 8595E, and 8596E. For microwave scalar network measurements to 6.5 and 26.5 GHz, the HP 85644A and 85645A microwave tracking sources can be used. The HP 85902A burst carrier trigger provides a TTL timing reference for digital wireless communication measurements.

   Measurement personalities give the HP 8595E spectrum analyzers specialized functions to simplify cellular radio and cordless telephone testing. The personalities make it easy to test transmitters according to industry standards. Measurement displays and results are optimized for fast retrieval of test data. Limit-line masks and pass/fail messages speed go/no go testing. Numerical and graphical results can be sent directly to a printer or plotter. Real-time, interactive displays aid troubleshooting.

Agilent/HP 8596E 12.8 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $1500 a month

with options

• 010 Tracking Generator
• 041 GPIB
• 105 Gate Trigger Input
• 140 Narrow Resolution Bandwidths and Precision Frequency Reference

   The Agilent/HP 8596E is an easy-to-use microwave spectrum analyzer that offers a wide range of performance, features, and optional capability to meet your measurement needs. Downloadable measurement personalities combine with optional plug-in performance to provide tailored solutions for your application.

Features

• Perform complex tests simply and quickly with measurement personalities that support applications like cable TV/broadcast, component test, electromagnetic compatibility, lightwave, and wireless communications
• Four slot cardcage
• Split screen display
• One-button measurement routines
• Advanced measurement functions
• Dual interface
• Built-in tracking generator

   The Agilent/HP 8596E spectrum analyzers offer a wide range of performance, features, and prices designed to fit your budget. Choose from low-cost, basic performance analyzers or from higher-performance models. Whatever your choice, you'll find Agilent/HP 8596E spectrum analyzers easy to use and reliable. Their expandable feature sets allow them to be easily configured to meet your growing measurement needs.

Agilent/HP CSA Series N1996A 6 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

with option

• TG6 6 GHz Tracking Generator

Performance and quality you expect at a price you can afford

   The Agilent CSA N1996A spectrum analyzer brings a level of performance not seen previously in a compact spectrum analyzer. The highest dynamic range in its price class is achieved with unmatched distortion performance, substantial noise performance, and standard 10 Hz resolution bandwidth. The instrument also offers overall amplitude accuracy of ±0.5 dB. Now you get all of this capability and more, with excellent reliability and low service and support costs.

The Agilent CSA is optimized for manufacturing with its combination of high performance, modern connectivity, and the industry¿s best reliability.

   The Agilent N1996A was designed for fast sweep speeds in narrow resolution bandwidths and fast in channel measurements, as well as the highest achievable dynamic range in its price class. Remote control via 100 Base T LAN and SCPI reduce the complexity and time to develop automation software, enhance compatibility with existing systems, and reduce training time for manufacturing staff. All of these attributes are designed to reduce cost-of-test, while the excellent reliability assures the lowest overall cost of ownership.

Communication channel measurements

   The Agilent N1996A CSA spectrum analyzer includes a number of communication system channel measurements, allowing users to accurately assess the performance of common wireless telephony and other channel based communication systems and components. Using preset format-based or custom parameters, the operator can easily determine distortion levels and channel power using the adjacent channel power function. Similarly, the occupied bandwidth function quickly determines power and bandwidth of signals with complex modulation.

Return loss, cable fault, and insertion loss capabilities

   The Agilent N1996A CSA¿s built-in signal source and VSWR bridge enable a powerful range of scalar measurements not commonly found in general purpose spectrum analyzers. With the stimulus/response measurement suite, the Agilent CSA spectrum analyzer can characterize active and passive single and dual-port devices such as cables, filters, amplifiers, multiplexers, antennas, and switches. Measurements included are 1 and 2 port insertion loss, return loss, and distance-to-fault. The combination of robust capabilities and spectrum analysis tools can greatly simplify and accelerate installation and maintenance of complex components and systems.

New general purpose features

   The Agilent CSA offers a wide range of innovative features designed to assist non-expert users to easily set up and make valid measurements. The one button auto-tune function centers the largest signal on screen and reduces the frequency span, allowing the user to quickly zoom in. Auto-scale sets the reference level and amplitude scale for best signal viewing. Auto-range performs a full-band background sweep, optimizing input attenuation and preamplifier settings, ensuring that off-screen signals are not compressing the RF stage, assuring accurate measurement results.

Agilent/HP E4401B 1.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

with options

• A4H GPIB and Parallel Interfaces

   The Agilent/HP E4401B is Agilent's mid-performance spectrum analyzer solution for the future. The Agilent/HP E4401B series sets the performance standards in measurement speed, dynamic range, accuracy, and resolving power for similarly priced products. Its flexible platform design enables R&D, manufacturing, and field service engineers to customize the product to meet specific testing needs and to upgrade the product with new features when required. The product's selection of one button measurement solutions combined with its easily navigable user interface and performance in speed allows engineers to spend less time testing and more time designing, building, and trouble shooting components and products.

Agilent/HP E4401B 1.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer with Tracking Generator

Rent me for $700 a month

with options

• A4H GPIB and Parallel Interfaces
• 1DN Tracking Generator

   The Agilent/HP E4401B is Agilent's mid-performance spectrum analyzer solution for the future. The Agilent/HP E4401B series sets the performance standards in measurement speed, dynamic range, accuracy, and resolving power for similarly priced products. Its flexible platform design enables R&D, manufacturing, and field service engineers to customize the product to meet specific testing needs and to upgrade the product with new features when required. The product's selection of one button measurement solutions combined with its easily navigable user interface and performance in speed allows engineers to spend less time testing and more time designing, building, and trouble shooting components and products.

Agilent/HP E4402B 3 GHz ESA-E Series Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

 with options

• 1D6  Time Gated Spectrum Analysis
• 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidth
• 1DS  RF Preamp
• B72 Expansion Memory
• 1D5 High Stability Timebase
• BAH GSM/GPRS Measurement Personality
• 226 Phase Noise Measurement Personality
• 229 Modulation Analysis Measurement Personality
• A4H GPIB/ Centronics Interface
• B7D Digital Signal Processing

   The Agilent/HP E4402B spectrum analyzer operates between the 9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range and offers +/- 1 dB amplitude accuracy, 40 updates /sec measurement speed (including over the GPIB), optional 10 MHz res. bandwidth filter, 99 dB third order dynamic range, ruggedized field case for portability, six-slot option card cage for easy upgradeability, split screen, segmented sweep, variable sweep (trace) points from 101 to 8192 points and one-button measurements such as ACP, Occupied BW, Emissions BW, channel power, 10 peaks table and and harmonic distortion provide faster and more repeatable results.

   The Agilent/HP ESA-E Series is the mid-performance spectrum analyzer solution for the future. The series sets the performance standards in measurement speed, dynamic range, accuracy, and resolving power for similarly priced products. Its flexible platform design enables R&D, manufacturing, and field service engineers to customize the product to meet specific testing needs and to upgrade the product with new features when required. The products' selection of one button measurement solutions combined with its easily navigable user interface and performance in speed allows engineers to spend less time testing and more time designing, building, and trouble shooting components and products.

Features

• Remotely view and control the ESA over the Internet
• 8590-series programming code compatibility
• HP 8566/68B programming code compatibility
• ESA-E series measurement solutions
• Modulation analysis measurement personality Bluetooth, GSM and cdmaOne standards compliant measurement personalities
• Fault location, phase noise, CATV service measurement personalities
• Rugged and portable for lab grade performance in the field
• One-millisecond RF sweep time, 45 measurements per second 1 dB overall amplitude accuracy
• Optional 1 Hz digital-resolution bandwidth filter and preamplifier -166 dBm sensitivity, with internal preamp, +12.5 dBm TOI
• Variable sweep (trace points) from 2 to 8192
• Segmented sweep for up to 32 discontinuous spans in one sweep
• Free IntuiLink PC software for screen and data transfer

Agilent/HP E4402B 3 GHz ESA-E Series Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $800 a month

   The Agilent/HP E4402B spectrum analyzer operates between the 9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range and offers +/- 1 dB amplitude accuracy, 40 updates /sec measurement speed (including over the GPIB), optional 10 MHz res. bandwidth filter, 99 dB third order dynamic range, ruggedized field case for portability, six-slot option card cage for easy upgradeability, split screen, segmented sweep, variable sweep (trace) points from 101 to 8192 points and one-button measurements such as ACP, Occupied BW, Emissions BW, channel power, 10 peaks table and and harmonic distortion provide faster and more repeatable results.

   The Agilent/HP ESA-E Series is the mid-performance spectrum analyzer solution for the future. The series sets the performance standards in measurement speed, dynamic range, accuracy, and resolving power for similarly priced products. Its flexible platform design enables R&D, manufacturing, and field service engineers to customize the product to meet specific testing needs and to upgrade the product with new features when required. The products' selection of one button measurement solutions combined with its easily navigable user interface and performance in speed allows engineers to spend less time testing and more time designing, building, and trouble shooting components and products.

Features

• Remotely view and control the ESA over the Internet
• 8590-series programming code compatibility
• HP 8566/68B programming code compatibility
• ESA-E series measurement solutions
• Modulation analysis measurement personality Bluetooth, GSM and cdmaOne standards compliant measurement personalities
• Fault location, phase noise, CATV service measurement personalities
• Rugged and portable for lab grade performance in the field
• One-millisecond RF sweep time, 45 measurements per second 1 dB overall amplitude accuracy
• Optional 1 Hz digital-resolution bandwidth filter and preamplifier -166 dBm sensitivity, with internal preamp, +12.5 dBm TOI
• Variable sweep (trace points) from 2 to 8192
• Segmented sweep for up to 32 discontinuous spans in one sweep
• Free IntuiLink PC software for screen and data transfer

Agilent/HP E4411A 1.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

also known as the ESA-L1500A

   The Agilent/HP ESA-L1500A (E4411A) 1.5 GHz Portable Spectrum Analyzer has the performance of a high-quality spectrum analyzer and the rugged ease of use expected in a field instrument. The Agilent/HP  ESA-L1500A gives you a rapid display update rate and state-of-the-art 5 ms sweep time that reduces test time and increases throughput. The phase-locked synthesizer adds stability and repeatability to frequency measurements, and the automatic background alignment offers continuous calibration. Plus, you'll have specified performance only 5 minutes after power-up.  

Features

• 4 ms RF sweep time
• Combined with 28 measurements per second, provides virtual real-time updates.
• Responsive display makes circuit adjustment easier, while increasing the probability of intercepting intermittent signals.
• High-speed data transfer (GPIB)
• Fast processing helps reduce measurement time in ATE environments.  
• Fully synthesized design
• Provides continuously phase-locked precision throughout the entire sweep.
• Improves frequency accuracy, stability, and measurement repeatability, eliminating drift.
• Amplitude correction
• Calibrates out frequency-related amplitude effects with built-in amplitude correction.
• Automatic background alignment Continuously calibrates the analyzer.
• Guarantees repeatability over changing temperatures. 85 dB calibrated display range
• Allows simultaneous display of large and small signals.

   Increase your manufacturing up-time: costly repairs can be avoided with the automatic input overload protection, and the use of component integration reduces the probability of failure.  Ideal for field environments, the Agilent/HP ESA-L1500A has a sealed front panel, louvered air vents, and side-mounted fan to protect the instrument in a wide range of weather conditions. Rubber-encased front and rear frames resist the rigors of transportation. The combination hard key/soft key front panel offers simple operation for basic measurements while providing access to sophisticated features. In addition, testing is simplified with built-in limit lines and pass/fail messages.

   The Agilent/HP E4411A (ESA-L1500A) Portable Spectrum Analyzer is economical, portable, has rugged packaging and construction, and is easy to use. The unit has a frequency range of 9kHz to 1.5GHz with frequency accuracy of ±2.0kHz at 1GHz (without temperature). Phase noise is <= -90 dBc/Hz (10kHz offset) and residual FM is <=100 Hz P-P.

Other specifications include:

• Resolution bandwidths 1kHz to 3MHz
• Maximum amplitude range -120 dBm to +30 dBm
• Maximum dynamic range >=78 dB/>=85 dB (2nd/3rd order)
• Log range 85 dB with 10 divisions on screen; 15.8 cm, high resolution
• LCD display, continuous background environment alignment

Agilent/HP E4440A 26.5 GHz PSA Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $3000 a month

with options

• 1DS RF internal preamplifier (100 kHz to 3 GHz)
• 210 HSDPA/HSUPA (for W-CDMA)
• 226 Phase noise
• 266 Programming code compatibility suite
• B7J Digital demodulation hardware
• BAF W-CDMA

    The Agilent/HP E4440A PSA Series offers high performance spectrum analysis, up to 26.5 GHz, with powerful one-button measurements, a versatile feature set, and a leading-edge combination of flexibility, speed, accuracy, analysis bandwidth, and dynamic range. From millimeter wave and phase noise measurements to spur searches and modulation analysis, the E4440A PSA Series offers unique and comprehensive high-performance solutions to R&D and manufacturing engineers in cellular and emerging wireless communications, aerospace, and defense.

Features

• +/-0.19 dB absolute amplitude accuracy
• -155 dBm displayed average noise level (DANL)
• -118 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 kHz offset
• 81 dB W-CDMA ACLR dynamic range
• Typical performance @ 1GHz: Dynamic range (-155 dBm DANL, +19 dBm TOI, -118 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 kHz offset
• Accuracy (±0.19 dB absolute amplitude accuracy, ±0.11 dB frequency response).
• Flexible platform with 16 optional, easy-to-use built-in measurement personalities

   Most amplitude accuracy specifications of the E4440A PSA series are approximately 10 times tighter than preceding high-performance spectrum analyzers, such as the Agilent Technologies 8563E. The accuracy improvements apply to continuous wave (CW) signals, signals with both analog and digital modulation, and noise or noise sidebands. Using the Agilent E4440A PSA series can eliminate the need for a separate power meter and filters because they combine the frequency selectivity of a spectrum analyzer with accuracy approaching that of a power meter. Accurate amplitude measurements challenge the entire analysis chain, including the input section, down conversion, signal processing, and detection. Innovations in the E4440A PSA series that contribute to accuracy include:

• Highly accurate, built-in 50 MHz calibrator, matching the calibration frequency of many power meters.
• New and more effective calibration/correction algorithms.
• All-digital implementation of a swept spectrum analyzer IF sectionallowing many error sources to be reduced or eliminated. These include RBW/ENBW (resolution bandwidth/equivalent noise bandwidth) uncertainty, log amplifier inaccuracy, RBW filter sweep effects, RBW switching uncertainty, and IF gain uncertainty.
• Improved input design, including attenuator accuracy and flatness and accurate input impedance to reduce mismatch

Agilent/HP N9320A 3 GHz RF Spectrum Analyzer

May be available for a long term lease please call

Fast and easy measurements for consumer electronics manufacturing test applications.

The N9320A offers

• Fast measurement speed - best for mass production manufacturing tests, service and repair tasks.
• Light weight and portable - good for field installation and maintenance tasks.
• Full function spectrum analyzer with an affordable price - fits your tight budget and helps you reduce costs.

Needing faster and more cost effective RF analysis of today's consumer electronics devices and components?

  Maybe its low- or high-frequency RFID systems, or perhaps Wi-Net devices, or the latest in cordless phones you are manufacturing? Or perhaps it is the RF components and devices that these items incorporate the filters, mixers, amplifiers or antennas that you develop and produce, and that you must evaluate and test? Whatever type of consumer or general-purpose RF electronics devices or components you are manufacturing, you know that spectrum analysis provides essential information on their performance, characteristics and interaction. And in today's competitive world, you need this analysis to be fast, accurate, and reliable yet, most importantly, truly cost-effective. That is what an Agilent N9320A spectrum analyzer brings you, whether you are identifying and eliminating sources of unwanted interference or checking the stability of circuit components or sub-assemblies. You'll want to make just sufficient performance checks to develop fully your products, and to ensure first-rate product design and production quality while simultaneously reducing costs and time to market. If you're wondering how to reduce manufacturing test overheads without compromising quality, your answer is here.

  Professional performance at a value price

• Resolution BW: 10 Hz to 1 MHz
• Displayed Average Noise level of -130 dBm, -148 dBm with pre-amplifier
• TOI: +13 dBm third order intercept

Smart and fast measurements

• Auto Tune for auto signal search
• 9.2 ms non-zero span sweep time
• One-button power measurement suite (Channel power, ACPR, SEM, OBW, TOI)

Easy front panel and remote operation

• Intuitive GUI offering 11 languages
• Standard USB connectivity for test automation and memory stick support
• SCPI command set for remote control

Agilent/HP N9340A 3 GHz Handheld RF Spectrum Analyzer

May be available for a long term lease please call

Anritsu MS2711 3 GHz Portable Hand Held Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $400 a month

The Anritsu MS2711 Enables Testing Over the 100 kHz to 3000 MHz Frequency Range in Field and Mobile Applications

   The Anritsu MS2711 handheld spectrum analyzer delivers synthesizer-based performance ensuring accurate, reliable, repeatable measurements - anywhere, every time. A broad range of functions coupled with narrow resolution bandwidths to 10 kHz make it ideal for finding the source of interfering signals in modern wireless systems. The MS2711 features 90 dBm sensitivity, > 60 dB dynamic range, +1.5 dB amplitude accuracy and phase noise performance of < -74 dBc/Hz. Designed for field environments, the new handheld spectrum analyzer easily survives rough handling and harsh environments. A NiMH battery pack and built-in energy conservation feature extend battery life beyond an eight-hour workday. The MS2711 can also be operated from a 12.5 Vdc source such as an AC-DC adapter or automotive cigarette lighter adapter, which also simultaneously charges the battery.

Features

• Lightweight (4.0 lbs)
• Synthesized-based performance
• Full range of marker capabilities including peak, center, and delta functions
• Limit lines for quick, simple pass/fail measurements
• Rugged, reliable packaging
• Battery operated design
• 2.5 hours of continuous operation
• Built-in energy conservation that extends battery life beyond an eight-hour workday
• Operation using a 12.5 Vdc source AC-DC adapter or automotive cigarette lighter adapter, which simultaneously charges the battery
• Field replaceable battery
• Data storage and memory
• Store up to ten test setups and 200 measurement traces in nonvolatile memory
• Stored data is easily and quickly downloaded to a personal computer (PC) or printer
• Powerful trace management
• Automatically date/time stamped
• Alphanumeric labeling
• PC reporting software
• Windows® 95/98, NT Workstation compatible
• Supports long file names for descriptive labeling
• Can display an unlimited number of traces for comparison to historical performance
• Large, high resolution VGA display (640x480)
• Tracking generator option
• Power monitor option
• Direct printer control via RS232 serial port

   A full range of marker capabilities such as peak, center and delta functions are also provided, giving users a faster and more comprehensive measurement of displayed signals. Limit lines simplify amplitude measurements, giving users the capability to create quick, simple, pass/fail measurements. Used together with the Save setup feature, these functions can help to make testing easier and faster for less experienced users. Users are able to store ten test setups along with 200 measurement traces internally in the unit's non-volatile memory. The stored data can be easily downloaded to a personal computer (PC) or a printer via an RS-232 serial cable for further analysis. A notebook computer can be used with the RS-232 interface for automated control and data collection in the field. Additionally, a modem can be used for remote operation

Anritsu MS2711A 3 GHz Portable Hand Held Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

   The Anritsu MS2711A Handheld Spectrum Analyzer is designed for field environments and applications requiring mobility, the MS2711A satisfies spectrum analysis needs in cellular, PCS, paging, WLAN/WPBX and other communications system applications by providing easy-to-use, accurate performance in a lightweight (4.0 lbs.; 1.8 kg), battery operated unit covering the 100 kHz to 3000 MHz frequency range. The unit is designed for monitoring, measuring, and analyzing signal environments.

   The Anritsu MS2711A Handheld Spectrum analyzer provides the "ultimate in Measurement flexibility for your demanding field environment and applications requiring mobility. The MS2711A satisfies spectrum analysis needs in cellular, DCS/PCS, paging, WLAN/WPBX and other communications system applications by providing easy-to-use, accurate performance in a lightweight (4.0 lbs.; 1.8kg), battery operated unit covering the 100 kHz to 3000 MHz frequency range. Whether you are installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting a modern wireless communications system, the MS2711A provides exceptional performance allowing you to locate, identify, record and solve communication problems quickly and easily. It is ideal for finding the source of interfering signals in modern wireless systems.

   Utilizing an advanced synthesizer-based design, the MS2711A delivers accurate, reliable and repeatable measurements - anywhere, every time. A broad range of functions coupled with resolution bandwidths ranging from 10 kHz to 1 MHz simplifies identification of interfering signals in modern wireless systems. Rugged packaging keeps the MS2711A operating in harsh environments and able to withstand rough handling

Features

• Handheld, battery-operated design
• Lightweight at only 4.9 lbs.
• Noise Level < -115 dBm
• Quick Zoom-in, Zoom-out display in 1-2-5 sequence
• RBWs: 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz and 1 MHz
• VBWs: 100 Hz to 300 kHz in 1-3 sequence
• Automatic and manual attenuator control
• Amplitude Accuracy +/- 2 dB
• Dedicated One-button measurements
• Trace Averaging
• Reference Level Offset
• Store up to 10 measurement test set-ups
• Save up to 200 measurement traces
• Alphanumeric labeling of saved measurements
• Automatic time and date stamp of saved data
• Rechargeable/field-replaceable battery
• 4 Markers, limit lines
• RS232 Interface

   Not only is the MS2711A the lightest fully functional analyzer available at 4.0 lbs., operation is straight forward and driven by firmware that simplifies the process of making measurements and interpreting the results shown on the large, high resolution LCD display. The menu driven user interface is easy to use and requires little training. A full range of market capabilities such as peak, center and delta function are provided, giving you a faster and more comprehensive measurement of displayed signals. Limit lines simplify amplitude measurements, giving you the capability to create quick, simple, pass/fail measurements

Anritsu MS2711B Sitemaster 3 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

   The Anritsu MS2711B Handheld Spectrum Analyzer provides the ultimate in measurement flexibility for field environments and applications requiring mobility. Unlike traditional spectrum analyzers, the MS2711B features a rugged, ultra-lightweight, battery-operated design that enables users to conduct spectrum analysis measurements anywhere, anytime. Providing complete freedom from AC/DC power requirements, the MS2711B enables you to locate, identify, record and solve communication systems problems quickly and easily, without sacrificing measurement accuracy.

   Whether you are installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting a modern wireless communication system, the MS2711B provides exceptional performance combined with ease-of-use and broad functionality making it an ideal solution for engineers and technicians who conduct field measurements in the 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz frequency range. In fact, it is ideal for finding the source of interfering signals in modern wireless systems.

Rugged and Reliable

   Because the MS2711B was designed specifically for field environments, it can easily withstand the day-to-day punishment of field use. Rugged packaging also keeps the MS2711B performing in harsh environments.

Easy-to-Use

   Not only is the MS2711B the lightest fully-functional spectrum analyzer available at 4.5 pounds (base model including battery), operation is straight-forward and driven by firmware that simplifies the process of making measurements and interpreting the results shown on the large, high-resolution LCD display. The menu-driven user interface is easy to use and requires little training. A full range of marker capabilities such as peak, center and delta functions are also provided, giving users a faster and more comprehensive measurement of displayed signals. Limit lines simplify amplitude measurements, giving users the capability to create quick, simple, pass/fail measurements. Frequency, span and amplitude functions are easily configured for optimum performance. Used together with the Save setup feature, these functions can help to make testing easier and faster for less experienced users.

Powerful Trace Management

   Users are able to store ten test setups along with 200 measurement traces internally in the units memory. The stored data can be easily downloaded to a personal computer (PC) or a printer via an RS-232 serial cable for further analysis. A notebook computer can be used with the RS-232 interface for automated control and data collection in the field. To meet the challenges of today's wireless market, Anritsu Company has incorporated a pre-amp (standard) for its revolutionary MS2711B hand-held spectrum analyzer which increases the analyzers sensitivity and dynamic range while improving measurement time. With the pre-amp option, the MS2711B is particularly effective in measuring low-level signals. The handheld spectrum analyzers sensitivity is improved to 115 dBm (full span). With this option, the MS2711B can identify and make measurements on low-level signals much faster than previously possible.

Anritsu MS2721A 7.1 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $750 a month

Benchtop features and bandwidth in a handheld spectrum analyzer

   The Anritsu MS2721A is the first fully-functional handheld spectrum analyzer designed to conduct highly accurate analysis on the new wave of wireless LAN and cellular signals, including 802.11a, 3G, ultra-wideband, WiMAX, and wirless medical patient monitoring systems. The next generation of Anritsu's best selling Spectrum Master, the MS2721A is a small and easy to use portable spectrum analyzer with unprecedented measurement capability for applications up to 7.1 GHz. Weighing in at less than 7 pounds, it is equally at home on the engineering bench and in the field. Spectrum Master model MS2721A is an entirely new instrument for deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting wireless base stations and Wi-Fi (802.11a, b and g) systems.

   Several smart measurements are built into the MS2721A, including channel power, adjacent channel power ratio, Carrier to Interference ratio (C/I), and field strength. In addition, an AM/FM/SSB demodulator is included. Demodulated signals can be monitored using the internal speaker or by using a universal 2.5 mm 3-wire headset, such as used with many cellular telephones.

   The Anritsu MS2721A spectrum analyzer has low phase noise of -100 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offsets, best in its class typical DANL of -153 dBm at 1 GHz, resolution bandwidth (RBW) range of 10 Hz to 3 MHz and video bandwidth (VBW) range of 1 Hz to 3 MHz. It also has the fastest sweep speeds of any spectrum analyzer in its class.

Features

• Handheld, battery-operated design
• Large daylight viewable transflective color display
• Built in pre-amplifier (standard)
• Lightweight at only 6.9 lbs (typical)
• Best in class Displayed Average Noise Level < -153 dBm typical in a 10 Hz resolution bandwidth at 1 GHz
• Quick Zoom-in, Zoom-out display in 1-2-5 sequence
• RBWs: 10 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3 sequence
• VBWs: 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3 sequence
• Automatic or manual input attenuator control
• Amplitude Accuracy +/- 0.5 dB typical
• Dedicated smart measurements
• Trace Averaging
• Reference Level Offset
• Three traces
• Multilingual User Interface (English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Italian)
• Capability to create two custom languages using Master Software Tools and download the languages into the MS2721A
• Store up to 2000 test set-ups
• Save up to 2000 measurement traces
• Alphanumeric labeling of saved measurements
• Automatic time and date stamp of saved data
• Rechargeable/field-replaceable Li-Ion battery
• 6 Markers plus 6 delta markers

Avcom PSA-37D Portable Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $200 a month

Covers from 10 to 1750 MHz and 3.7 to 4.2 GHz only

   The Avcom PSA-37D spectrum analyzer covers the entire CATV, Broadcast, Satellite, and Wireless Network frequency ranges from 1 MHz to 4.2 GHz. The unit has a ± 2 dB amplitude accuracy which makes this the perfect analyzer for the field technician or for testing and setting head-end levels. Independent span and resolution bandwidth makes it easy to either look at the whole band or pinpoint a particular frequency or channel.

Features

• 1 MHz - 4.2 GHz Frequency Coverage
  • 10-1000 MHz IF & CATV Band
  • 950-1750 MHz L Band
  • 3.7 - 4.2 GHz C Band
• Precision Rotary Encoder Tuning
• Independent Span and Resolution BW
• Readout Ku Band Offsets
• Switchable 12/18 VDC & 22 kHz LNA/LNB Power
• Weight 17 lbs, 11.5" W x 5.5"H x 13. 5" D

   View the entire L-band on a single screen, or zoom in on a single transponder. Switch to C band to view unconverted signals. The low frequency band lets you view IF signals on your modem, exciter, or receiver, while the 1250-1750 MHz band covers extended L band.

   The spectrum display gives you positive ID of your signal and indication of cross polarization- no need for a seperate receiver or monitor, though we do offer a video output option which provides demodulated L-bamd video to any monitor.

   Battery power (and a buit in charger) lets you work right at the antenna; no need for extension cords. You can also run or charge on vehicle or line power. The PSA-37D has a built in DC block with +12/18 VDC for powering LNAs and BDCs, so hook-up is fast and easy. Low band connections are BNC, C-band connections are type N.

   Easy DBS/DSS Dish Alignment: If you are doing DBS installs, you need to be on and off the job fast! DBS signals such as DISH NETWORK, PRIMESTAR, and DIRECTV can be seen with AVCOMs PSA-37D. Normal DBS antenna alignments, such as roof, wall, or backyard, can be accomplished in seconds because the DBS receiver and TV monitor do not have to be at the antenna.

   Creative Installations: The PSA-37D can really help with more creative DBS dish installations (inside buildings, looking through sparse foliage or windows, smaller antennas, etc). When the signal obtained is not optimum or there is uncertainty where to point the dish, it is difficult to use the receivers built-in alignment program. Wsuing the PSA-37D, the signal can be quickly located and measured even though it is below the receivers signal strength requirement. Steps can then be taken to improve the signal. 

Berkely Varitronics Bumblebee Tablet Portable Wi-Fi Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $600 a month

  The Berkely Variotronics BumbleBee -TABLET is a Windows XP® tablet UMPC spectrum analyzer all-in-one system. The calibrated receiver measures a combo of popular wireless bands including Wi-Fi, Wi-MAX, ISM, Public Safety, Bluetooth and more. BumbleBee -TABLET's interface offers a large 7" WVGA LCD touch-screen featuring Intel Pentium® processor. In addition, the tablet UMPC has an internal 60 GB HDD for instant storage and playback of all captured RF spectral network installation, coverage and interference analysis data in the field. Advanced spectrum analysis features include user selectable power triggers, 3 pairs of markers, spectrogram, histogram, video smoothing, waveform averaging, 1 live trace and up to 4 peak hold waveform traces with peak hold & peak search. BumbleBee -TABLET takes the power of sophisticated laboratory spectrum analyzers and delivers it to installers in the field and engineers in the lab.

Features

• RF Spectrum Analysis In Your Hands or on Your Desktop

• Identify WiMAX, RFID, Wi-Fi, 802.11 & Other ISM Interference

• Large, 7" WVGA, Touch-Screen Interface

• Windows XP UMPC Intel Pentium Tablet

• 60 GB HD Storage

• Channel Power Measurements in dBm

• Peak Search/Hold With Up To 4 Peak Hold Waveform Traces

• User Selectable Power Triggers

• Spectrogram/Histogram Measurements

• Waveform JPEG Snapshots with Preview & Printout

• Optional Directional Antennae for 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Frequencies

• Honeycomb Interference Mapping Software Support

BumbleBee Receiver Specifications

• Span: 1 MHz (750 MHz for Model 1) (1 GHz for Model 2)

• Resolution bandwidth: 50 kHz 1 MHz (50, 100, 300, 500, 1 MHz)

• Channel Presets 802.11A/B/G/ZigBee/UNII Bands

• Video bandwidth (smoothing): 100 kHz 1 MHz (50 kHz steps)

• Screen Averaging: 1 100 Averages

• Reference Stability: + 2.5 PPM

• Sweep Time: 320 msec (100 MHz span, 50 kHz resolution bandwidth)

Amplitude

• Average Noise Floor (No input): < -100 dBm (reference level -70 dBm, Resolution BW=50 kHz)

• Dynamic Range: > 40 dB

• Level Accuracy: + 1.5 dB (25 deg. C)

• Max input (safe): + 0 dBm

• Max input (no saturation) - 20 dB

• Reference level: -20 to -70 dBm (10 dB steps)

• Waveform Displays/GUI:

• Number of traces: 1 live + 4 peak hold with ability to freeze up to 4 instances of peak & live traces

• Trace settings: Peak hold, screen average, freeze trace (live/peak/average)

• Marker functions: Up to 3 pairs of delta markers

• Picture-In-Picture: Mini-view to simultaneously view live & average

Triggering

• Auto or Manual: Trigger the receiver & make measurements of live & peak traces when input power meets or exceeds trigger threshold (20 MHz span)

• Trigger threshold: user settable in dBm.

• Trigger delay: user settable in nanoseconds

• Input Connector: SMA Female, 50Ω

Kaltman Creations HF4040 4 GHz Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

Rental and lease options are available please call

Look at the Price!  

   We all rely on Blind Faith, Educated Guesses & Intuition when setting-up, installing wireless systems. What if you could completely eliminate the unknown and unseen factors? Introducing the Spectran series of low-cost, handheld RF spectrum analyzers which eliminate all of the guess work. The Spectran HF4040 & HF4060 analyzers allow you to view all RF activity and potential interference in the wireless bands. No more Channel Selection Guessing! No more Frequency Allocations Charts! No more RF Ambushing!   And unlike RF Scanners, which allow for missed intermittent interference, the Spectran series of RF analyzers display all RF activity at a glance. So whether you are using wireless in a touring or industrial audio production, installing wireless in a church, corporate auditorium, or theater, or setting up 2.4GHz computer and remote control networks, as a professional you no longer need to rely solely on Blind Faith.

Perfect for

• Wireless Microphones
• IT / Wi-Fi
• Assisted Listening Systems
• Intercom
• Telco / Cellular
• Home Automation
• Amateur / Ham Radio
• Radio / TV Broadcast
• Business Two-Way Radio
• In Ear Monitoring
• Lighting Remote Control

  The HF4040 System package includes: Analyzer, aluminum carrying case, SMA full range antenna, batteries & charger, PC software, HyperLOG precision directional antenna and a mini tri-pod stand. The included directional antenna can help locate where signals are emanating from, locate sources of dead spots, assist in triangulation, and provide for more accurate readings.
 

Kaltman Creations HF4060 6 GHz Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

Rental and lease options are available please call

Look at the Price!  

   We all rely on Blind Faith, Educated Guesses & Intuition when setting-up, installing wireless systems. What if you could completely eliminate the unknown and unseen factors? Introducing the Spectran series of low-cost, handheld RF spectrum analyzers which eliminate all of the guess work. The Spectran HF4040 & HF4060 analyzers allow you to view all RF activity and potential interference in the wireless bands. No more Channel Selection Guessing! No more Frequency Allocations Charts! No more RF Ambushing!   And unlike RF Scanners, which allow for missed intermittent interference, the Spectran series of RF analyzers display all RF activity at a glance. So whether you are using wireless in a touring or industrial audio production, installing wireless in a church, corporate auditorium, or theater, or setting up 2.4GHz computer and remote control networks, as a professional you no longer need to rely solely on Blind Faith.

Perfect for

• Wireless Microphones
• IT / Wi-Fi
• Assisted Listening Systems
• Intercom
• Telco / Cellular
• Home Automation
• Amateur / Ham Radio
• Radio / TV Broadcast
• Business Two-Way Radio
• In Ear Monitoring
• Lighting Remote Control

  The HF4040 System package includes: Analyzer, aluminum carrying case, SMA full range antenna, batteries & charger, PC software, HyperLOG precision directional antenna and a mini tri-pod stand. The included directional antenna can help locate where signals are emanating from, locate sources of dead spots, assist in triangulation, and provide for more accurate readings.
 

Kaltman Creations HF6060 6 GHz Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

Rental and lease options are available please call

Look at the Price!  

Affordable RF Field Spectrum Analyzers for Demanding & Critical Applications

Exterior ergonomic design

Cursor adjustment

PC Software

Features

• 1MHz to 6GHz  
• Peak Power Detector 6GHz (Opt)  
• Level Min -120dbm  
• Level Max 0dbm  
• Pwr Flux Density Min 10pW/m2  
• Pwr Flux Density Max 10W/m2  
• Attenuation "Auto", 0, 10, 20, 30dB  
• Filter Bandwidth Min 100KHz  
• Filter Bandwidth Max 50MHz  
• Accuracy +/- 3dB  
• 3 Automatic Peak Markers  
• Peak, RMS and Hold Functions  
• Internal & PC Logging

Kaltman Creations HF6080 7 GHz Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

Rental and lease options are available please call

Look at the Price!  

Affordable RF Field Spectrum Analyzers for Demanding & Critical Applications

Exterior ergonomic design

Cursor adjustment

PC Software

Features

• 1MHz to 7GHz  
• Peak Power Detector 10GHz (Opt)  
• Level Min -120dbm  
• Level Max +10dbm (+30dbm Opt) 
• Pwr Flux Density Min 10pW/m2  
• Pwr Flux Density Max 10W/m2  
• Attenuation "Auto", 0, 10, 20, 30dB  
• Filter Bandwidth Min 100KHz  
• Filter Bandwidth Max 50MHz  
• Accuracy +/- 3dB  
• 3 Automatic Peak Markers  
• Peak, RMS and Hold Functions  
• Internal & PC Logging

New B&K Precision 2658 8.5 GHz Hand Held Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $850 a month

Rent me for 12 months at $850 a month and I am yours. This is a great product at an unbeatable price

   B&K Precision's 2650 Handheld 3.3-GHz Spectrum Analyzer provides excellent performance and functions for many applications. This compact, lightweight and inexpensive unit is perfect for testing W-CDMA, CDMA, GSM, PDC, PHS, Wireless LAN and Bluetooth systems.

   Use channel power measurement to determine sum of power in zone specified by zone center and zone width. Measure total power in the specified frequency band plus noise power. Also measure adjacent channel power leakage as the ratio of power in range specified by offset frequency and bandwidth to carrier wave power. Upper and lower side power leakage are measured. Select from three measurement methods: total power, reference level and in-band method from the classification of definition of carrier wave power. Measure occupied frequency bandwidth as bandwidth of point that's lower by X (dB) than peak level or as bandwidth of the point of Y (%) of total power.

   Choose from two marker measurement modes. Normal marker mode measures and displays frequency (maximum effective number of digits is seven) and level (maximum effective number of digits is three) of marker point. Use delta marker mode to measure and display frequency difference and level difference between two markers (one of which is a reference marker). Peak search has two modes. Use normal peak search mode to search for peak level with all of 10 div of frequency axis as the search range. NEXT search up to nine is permitted in normal peak search mode. In-zone peak search mode searches for peak level in a range specified by center value and width. The marker moves to peak level at each sweep in the in-zone peak search mode.

   Model 2650 includes installed fuse, ac adapter, NiMH battery, accessory pouch, soft carrying case and operating manual. Measuring 6.38" x 2.76" x 10.24" excluding projections and stand, this spectrum analyzer weighs 3.75 pounds with battery. The dimensions are as small as 162 (W) × 70 (H) × 260 (D) mm, and the weight is only 1.7 kg including the battery. It is very convenient for outdoor use and while on business trips. This bandwidth covers those of W-CDMA, CDMA, PDC, PHS, GSM, 2.4GHz band wireless LAN, Bluetooth. When the battery is fully charged, Model 2650 operates for about 100 minutes (with the back light turned off). It is extremely convenient for outdoor use and for measuring wireless LAN installation environment. Model 2650 guarantees a highly stable frequency axis by PLL synthesizer system. The center frequency setting resolution is 100kHz. Furthermore, the average noise level of -110dBm (typical) provides a wide dynamic range and the reference level can be set in 1 dB step.The center frequency is set at the spectrum of the maximum level in the 3.3GHz band, and in addition, optimum reference level, resolution bandwidth, video bandwidth and sweep time are set when the AUTO TUNE key is pressed.

with two year warranty

   The Instek GSP-810 Spectrum Analyzer is a digitally synthesized, easy-to-use RF measurement instrument with a frequency range up to 1GHz. It uses a state-of-the-art design with a phased-locked RF system that combines measurement quality and performance with an affordable price. The GSP-810 is also designed for rugged use with 1-watt input protection. With a compact size, feature packed functions and features, the GSP-810 is an affordable, expandable, and high quality instrument for the most demanding needs.

Features

• Frequency Range : 150kHz ~ 1000MHz
•  Fully Digital Phase Locked Loop Technique Design 
•  High Frequency Stability : ±10ppm 
•  High Resolution of Span to Measure the more detailed signal :  Zero,  2kHz ~ 100MHz /DIV 
•  RBW : 3k, 30k, 220k, 4M 
•  High Input Protection Level : +30dBm, ±25VDC 
•  Reference Level Range : -30dBm ~ +20dBm 
•  Good Noise Floor Performance : -95dBm @30kHz, -100dBm typical over -150dBm/Hz typical @220kHz and 4MHz RBW 
•  Spurious Noise : < -60dB 
•  Inter-modulation (3rd) : < -70dBc 
•  Two Markers for Absolute and Relative Measurement 
•  Functions : Max. Hold, Average (2 ~ 32 traces), Freeze, Peak Search, Marker to Center Function 
•  9 Memories of Save/Recall 
•  RS-232 Interface and Display Software to get Trace from GSP-810 to PC 
•  Options :Power Meter, Tracking Generator, Remote Control Software 

with two year warranty

with options

• Tracking Generator
• Power Meter

   The Instek GSP-810 Spectrum Analyzer is a digitally synthesized, easy-to-use RF measurement instrument with a frequency range up to 1GHz. It uses a state-of-the-art design with a phased-locked RF system that combines measurement quality and performance with an affordable price. The GSP-810 is also designed for rugged use with 1-watt input protection. With a compact size, feature packed functions and features, the GSP-810 is an affordable, expandable, and high quality instrument for the most demanding needs.

Features

• Frequency Range : 150kHz ~ 1000MHz
•  Fully Digital Phase Locked Loop Technique Design 
•  High Frequency Stability : ±10ppm 
•  High Resolution of Span to Measure the more detailed signal :  Zero,  2kHz ~ 100MHz /DIV 
•  RBW : 3k, 30k, 220k, 4M 
•  High Input Protection Level : +30dBm, ±25VDC 
•  Reference Level Range : -30dBm ~ +20dBm 
•  Good Noise Floor Performance : -95dBm @30kHz, -100dBm typical over -150dBm/Hz typical @220kHz and 4MHz RBW 
•  Spurious Noise : < -60dB 
•  Inter-modulation (3rd) : < -70dBc 
•  Two Markers for Absolute and Relative Measurement 
•  Functions : Max. Hold, Average (2 ~ 32 traces), Freeze, Peak Search, Marker to Center Function 
•  9 Memories of Save/Recall 
•  RS-232 Interface and Display Software to get Trace from GSP-810 to PC 
•  Options :Power Meter, Tracking Generator, Remote Control Software 

with two year warranty

   We have seen a real need for a low cost spectrum analyzer and this fits the bill. This is a brand new item with a 2 year warranty.

  The GSP-827 Spectrum Analyzer is a very handy instrument for RF measurement application, delivering a superior combination of easy-to-use design and exceptional price/performance value enclosed within a highly portable package. Covering 9kHz to 2.7GHz, the GSP-827 is designed to meet Production/Development test demands of RF products, as well as on-site Maintenance/ Installation of wireless communication systems.

Portable and Easy-To-Use Spectrum Analyzer with Exceptional Price/Performance

   Covering a frequency range of 9kHz ~ 2.7GHz, the GSP-827 is designed to meet demands in production or development testing of RF products, maintenance or installation of on-site wireless communication systems. The exceptional price/performance, high portability, and easy-to-use design make GSP-827 a very accurate and convenient instrument for most RF measurement applications.

High Portability and Large Memory Size

   With the AC/DC/Battery power operation, a light 4.5kg weight, compact size, and coverage from 9kHz to 2.7GHz, the GSP-827 is a very convenient tool for field servicing RF systems. 100 sets of memory for saving 100 traces or setups make repetitive measurements and mass storage of test results possible. The large memory size of the GSP-827 is also a useful feature for characteristic verification of products and components. Repetitive measurement results can be saved internally, and then transferred to a PC for further analysis.

Exceptional Price/Performance

   Utilizing advanced synthesizer-based design, the GSP-827 delivers accurate and reliable measurements. The remarkable performance of -100dBm average noise floor and -100dBm ~ 20dBm wide input range greatly expands the product application range. The ACPR, OCBW and CH power measurements make the verification of wireless communication characteristics simple and easy.

Superior Performance:

•  Frequency Range: 9kHz~2.7GHz.
•  Input Range: -100dBm~+20dBm
•  Average Noise Floor: -130dBm/Hz
•  Power Measurements: ACPR/OCBW/CH Power
•  Split Window: Simultaneous Measurements in Two Separate Frequency Spans.
•  RBW:3KHz, 30KHz, 300KHz, 4MHz
  

Portability:

•  Light Weight at 4.5kg and Compact Size 
•  AC/DC/Battery Operation 
•  100 Trace/State Memories with Date/Time stamp and file name 

Easy-To-Use:

•  10 Markers: Delta Mode, Peak Search, Peak Track
• Trace Function: Dual-Trace Display, Peak Hold, Freeze, Average, Trace Math 
•  Limit Line: Upper/Lower Limit with Pass/Fail Test 
•  Trigger Function: Video/ External 
•  Clock/Calendar: Time/Date Stamp in Saved Data 
•  Wide Range of External Reference Clock: 1MHz...19.2MHz

with two year warranty

Options

• 1 Tracking Generator from 9 Khz to 2.7 Ghz
• 3 High Stability Timebase

   We have seen a real need for a low cost spectrum analyzer and this fits the bill. This is a brand new item with a 2 year warranty.

  The GSP-827 Spectrum Analyzer is a very handy instrument for RF measurement application, delivering a superior combination of easy-to-use design and exceptional price/performance value enclosed within a highly portable package. Covering 9kHz to 2.7GHz, the GSP-827 is designed to meet Production/Development test demands of RF products, as well as on-site Maintenance/ Installation of wireless communication systems.

Portable and Easy-To-Use Spectrum Analyzer with Exceptional Price/Performance

   Covering a frequency range of 9kHz ~ 2.7GHz, the GSP-827 is designed to meet demands in production or development testing of RF products, maintenance or installation of on-site wireless communication systems. The exceptional price/performance, high portability, and easy-to-use design make GSP-827 a very accurate and convenient instrument for most RF measurement applications.

High Portability and Large Memory Size

   With the AC/DC/Battery power operation, a light 4.5kg weight, compact size, and coverage from 9kHz to 2.7GHz, the GSP-827 is a very convenient tool for field servicing RF systems. 100 sets of memory for saving 100 traces or setups make repetitive measurements and mass storage of test results possible. The large memory size of the GSP-827 is also a useful feature for characteristic verification of products and components. Repetitive measurement results can be saved internally, and then transferred to a PC for further analysis.

Exceptional Price/Performance

   Utilizing advanced synthesizer-based design, the GSP-827 delivers accurate and reliable measurements. The remarkable performance of -100dBm average noise floor and -100dBm ~ 20dBm wide input range greatly expands the product application range. The ACPR, OCBW and CH power measurements make the verification of wireless communication characteristics simple and easy.

Superior Performance:

•  Frequency Range: 9kHz~2.7GHz.
•  Input Range: -100dBm~+20dBm
•  Average Noise Floor: -130dBm/Hz
•  Power Measurements: ACPR/OCBW/CH Power
•  Split Window: Simultaneous Measurements in Two Separate Frequency Spans.
•  RBW:3KHz, 30KHz, 300KHz, 4MHz
  

Portability:

•  Light Weight at 4.5kg and Compact Size 
•  AC/DC/Battery Operation 
•  100 Trace/State Memories with Date/Time stamp and file name 

Easy-To-Use:

•  10 Markers: Delta Mode, Peak Search, Peak Track
• Trace Function: Dual-Trace Display, Peak Hold, Freeze, Average, Trace Math 
•  Limit Line: Upper/Lower Limit with Pass/Fail Test 
•  Trigger Function: Video/ External 
•  Clock/Calendar: Time/Date Stamp in Saved Data 
•  Wide Range of External Reference Clock: 1MHz...19.2MHz

New Instek GSP-830 3 GHZ Spectrum Analyzer

   Many options are available including tracking generator please call

   The newly announced Instek GSP-830 3GHz Spectrum Analyzer inherits advantages of high performance, low cost, easy to use and varied portability. With Instek's state-of-the-art design the GSP-830's outstanding noise floor level, -152dBm/Hz and -162dBm/Hz with GAP-801 preamplifier, presents extreme sensitivity for picking up weak signals. Thru Auto Sequence mode, professionals can define their own macros in 10 Sequence sets while additional Pause, Repeat or Single run mode can be selected for different applications. Further advanced features, as Auto Set, Split window, Power measurements, Pass/Fail, all make Instek GSP-830 an ideal solution when it comes to spectrum analysis. The vast and advanced interfaces, as USB host/device, RS-232C, VGA, and GPIB (optional), make print-out, remote control and monitoring, as well as data transactions possible.

Features

• Low Noise Floor (-117dBm @600MHz, 3k RBW)
• Autoset Function
• Sequence Programming Functions
• ACPR, OCBW, Channel Power, N-dB Measurements
• Pass/Fail Test with Limit Line Editing
• 10 Markers with Marker, Peak Functions
• Split Windows Allow Separate Settings
• AC/DC/Battery Multi-Mode Power Operation
• USB/RS232/GPIB(Optional) Interface
• Direct VGA Output
• 6.4" TFT Color LCD, Resolution: 640 x 480
• Compact Size, 330(W) x170 (H) x 340 (D)mm
• Light Weight of 6kg Without Options
• Optional Tracking Generator
• Optional Preamplifier

Available options at extra cost

• Opt. 01 Tracking Generator
• Opt.02  Battery Pack - 2 each
• Opt.03  +/- 1ppm stability
• Opt.04  300Hz RBW
• Opt.05  9KHz & 120KHz RBW
• Opt.06  10KHz & 100KHz RBW
• Opt.07  AM/FM Demodulator & 10KHz, 100KHz RBW
• Opt.08  GPIB Interface

 

New Instek GSP-830 3 GHZ Spectrum Analyzer

   Many options are available including tracking generator please call

   The newly announced Instek GSP-830 3GHz Spectrum Analyzer inherits advantages of high performance, low cost, easy to use and varied portability. With Instek's state-of-the-art design the GSP-830's outstanding noise floor level, -152dBm/Hz and -162dBm/Hz with GAP-801 preamplifier, presents extreme sensitivity for picking up weak signals. Thru Auto Sequence mode, professionals can define their own macros in 10 Sequence sets while additional Pause, Repeat or Single run mode can be selected for different applications. Further advanced features, as Auto Set, Split window, Power measurements, Pass/Fail, all make Instek GSP-830 an ideal solution when it comes to spectrum analysis. The vast and advanced interfaces, as USB host/device, RS-232C, VGA, and GPIB (optional), make print-out, remote control and monitoring, as well as data transactions possible.

Features

• Low Noise Floor (-117dBm @600MHz, 3k RBW)
• Autoset Function
• Sequence Programming Functions
• ACPR, OCBW, Channel Power, N-dB Measurements
• Pass/Fail Test with Limit Line Editing
• 10 Markers with Marker, Peak Functions
• Split Windows Allow Separate Settings
• AC/DC/Battery Multi-Mode Power Operation
• USB/RS232/GPIB(Optional) Interface
• Direct VGA Output
• 6.4" TFT Color LCD, Resolution: 640 x 480
• Compact Size, 330(W) x170 (H) x 340 (D)mm
• Light Weight of 6kg Without Options
• Optional Tracking Generator
• Optional Preamplifier

Available options at extra cost

• Opt. 01 Tracking Generator
• Opt.02  Battery Pack - 2 each
• Opt.03  +/- 1ppm stability
• Opt.04  300Hz RBW
• Opt.05  9KHz & 120KHz RBW
• Opt.06  10KHz & 100KHz RBW
• Opt.07  AM/FM Demodulator & 10KHz, 100KHz RBW
• Opt.08  GPIB Interface

 

AT5000 Series Specifications

• Frequency range:  0.15 to 1050MHz
• Center frequency display accuracy:  100kHz
• Resolution of frequency display:  100kHz (4.5 digit LED)
• Frequency scans width:  100 kHz/div.to 100MHz/div. In 1-2-5 steps and 0Hz/div. (Zero Scan)
• Frequency scan width accuracy:  10%Frequency stability; better than 150 kHz/hour
• Video-Filter on:  4 kHz
• IF Bandwidth (-3dB):  400 kHz or 20 KHz, switchable (AT5010B has no 20KHz bandpass filter).
• Sweep rate:  43Hz
• Amplitude range:  -100dBm to +13 dBm
• Screen display range:  80 dB (10dB/div.)
• Reference level:  -27dBm to +13 dBm (in 10dB steps)
• Reference level accuracy:  2dB
• Average noise level:  -99dBm
• Distortion: <-75dBc:  2nd and 3rd harmonic
• 3rd order intermod:  -70dBc(two signals >3MHz apart)
• Sensitivity:  <5dB above average noise level
• Log scale fidelity:  2dB(without attenuation.) Ref.: 250MHz
• Input attenuator:  0 to 40dB(4 X 10dB steps)
• Input attenuator accuracy:  1dB/10 step
• Max.input level:   +10dBm, 25Vdc(0dB attenuation) +20dBm, (40dB attenuation)

One-year warranty.

AT5000 Series Specifications

• Frequency range:  0.15 to 1050MHz
• Center frequency display accuracy:  100kHz
• Resolution of frequency display:  100kHz (4.5 digit LED)
• Frequency scans width:  100 kHz/div.to 100MHz/div. In 1-2-5 steps and 0Hz/div. (Zero Scan)
• Frequency scan width accuracy:  10%Frequency stability; better than 150 kHz/hour
• Video-Filter on:  4 kHz
• IF Bandwidth (-3dB):  400 kHz or 20 KHz, switchable (AT5010B has no 20KHz bandpass filter).
• Sweep rate:  43Hz
• Amplitude range:  -100dBm to +13 dBm
• Screen display range:  80 dB (10dB/div.)
• Reference level:  -27dBm to +13 dBm (in 10dB steps)
• Reference level accuracy:  2dB
• Average noise level:  -99dBm
• Distortion: <-75dBc:  2nd and 3rd harmonic
• 3rd order intermod:  -70dBc(two signals >3MHz apart)
• Sensitivity:  <5dB above average noise level
• Log scale fidelity:  2dB(without attenuation.) Ref.: 250MHz
• Input attenuator:  0 to 40dB(4 X 10dB steps)
• Input attenuator accuracy:  1dB/10 step
• Max.input level:   +10dBm, 25Vdc(0dB attenuation) +20dBm, (40dB attenuation)

One-year warranty.

AT5000 Series Specifications

• Frequency range:  0.15 to 1050MHz
• Center frequency display accuracy:  100kHz
• Resolution of frequency display:  100kHz (4.5 digit LED)
• Frequency scans width:  100 kHz/div.to 100MHz/div. In 1-2-5 steps and 0Hz/div. (Zero Scan)
• Frequency scan width accuracy:  10%Frequency stability; better than 150 kHz/hour
• Video-Filter on:  4 kHz
• IF Bandwidth (-3dB):  400 kHz or 20 KHz, switchable (AT5010B has no 20KHz bandpass filter).
• Sweep rate:  43Hz
• Amplitude range:  -100dBm to +13 dBm
• Screen display range:  80 dB (10dB/div.)
• Reference level:  -27dBm to +13 dBm (in 10dB steps)
• Reference level accuracy:  2dB
• Average noise level:  -99dBm
• Distortion: <-75dBc:  2nd and 3rd harmonic
• 3rd order intermod:  -70dBc(two signals >3MHz apart)
• Sensitivity:  <5dB above average noise level
• Log scale fidelity:  2dB(without attenuation.) Ref.: 250MHz
• Input attenuator:  0 to 40dB(4 X 10dB steps)
• Input attenuator accuracy:  1dB/10 step
• Max.input level:   +10dBm, 25Vdc(0dB attenuation) +20dBm, (40dB attenuation)

Signal Generator (AT5011 only)

• Frequency range:  0.15 MHz to 1050 MHz
• Output level range:  -50dBm to +1dBm(in 10dB steps and var.)
• Output attenuator:  0 to 40dB (4 x 10dB steps)
• Output attenuator accuracy:  1dB
• Output impedance:  50 Ω (BNC)
• Frequency response:  1.5dB 
• Radio Frequency Interference (RFI):
• Display:  6" CRT, 8x10 division gratitude
• Trace rotation:  adjustment from front panel
• Power:  110V/220V ± 10%, 50/60Hz switchable
• Power dissipation:  20W approx.  
• Weight:  7Kg approx.
• Dimensions:  285x125x380(WxHxD) mm
• Input impedance:  50 Ω
• Socket:  BNC
• Load resistance:  8 Ω
• AM demodulation output: 

One-year warranty.

AT6000 Series Specifications

• Frequency range:  0.15 to 1050MHz
• Center frequency display accuracy:  100kHz
• Resolution of frequency display:  10kHz (5 digit LED)
• Stability: ±10ppm/year
• Aging: ±2ppm/year
• TCXO, DDS
• Frequency scans width:  100 kHz/div.to 100MHz/div. In 1-2-5 steps and 0Hz/div. (Zero Scan)
• Frequency scan width accuracy:  10%Frequency stability
• Video-Filter on:  4 kHz
• IF Bandwidth (-3dB):  400 kHz or 20 KHz, switchable
• Sweep rate:  50Hz
• Amplitude range:  -100dBm to +13 dBm
• Screen display range:  80 dB (10dB/div.)
• Reference level:  -27dBm to +13 dBm (in 10dB steps)
• Reference level accuracy:  2dB
• Average noise level:  -90dBm
• Distortion: <-60dBc:  2nd and 3rd harmonic
• 3rd order intermod:  -70dBc(two signals >3MHz apart)
• Sensitivity:  <5dB above average noise level
• Log scale fidelity:  2dB(without attenuation.) Ref.: 250MHz
• Input attenuator:  0 to 40dB(4 X 10dB steps)
• Input attenuator accuracy:  1dB/10 step
• Max.input level:   +10dBm, 25Vdc(0dB attenuation) +20dBm, (

One-year warranty.

AT6000 Series Specifications

• Frequency range:  0.15 to 1050MHz
• Center frequency display accuracy:  100kHz
• Resolution of frequency display:  10kHz (5 digit LED)
• Stability: ±10ppm/year
• Aging: ±2ppm/year
• TCXO, DDS
• Frequency scans width:  100 kHz/div.to 100MHz/div. In 1-2-5 steps and 0Hz/div. (Zero Scan)
• Frequency scan width accuracy:  10%Frequency stability
• Video-Filter on:  4 kHz
• IF Bandwidth (-3dB):  400 kHz or 20 KHz, switchable
• Sweep rate:  50Hz
• Amplitude range:  -100dBm to +13 dBm
• Screen display range:  80 dB (10dB/div.)
• Reference level:  -27dBm to +13 dBm (in 10dB steps)
• Reference level accuracy:  2dB
• Average noise level:  -90dBm
• Distortion: <-60dBc:  2nd and 3rd harmonic
• 3rd order intermod:  -70dBc(two signals >3MHz apart)
• Sensitivity:  <5dB above average noise level
• Log scale fidelity:  2dB(without attenuation.) Ref.: 250MHz
• Input attenuator:  0 to 40dB(4 X 10dB steps)
• Input attenuator accuracy:  1dB/10 step
• Max.input level:   +10dBm, 25Vdc(0dB attenuation) +20dBm, (

One-year warranty.

New Madell AV4032 26.5 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Price varies with model and options. Please call for Pricing

  The Madell AV4032 series spectrum analyzers have over 100 functions including self-test, self-diagnosis, self-adaptation, automatic search, automatic tracing, maximum uphold, digital storage/call back, frequency scalar reading, AM Fourier transform, automatic computation, picture and text display, print/drawing output, GPIB interface and etc. They can be used in fields like satellite communications, navigation, frequency detection, component test, digital communication, EMC and more.
 

New Madell AV4033 High Performance 26.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

These are special order items

The Madell AV4033 Series high performance spectrum analyzers have wide bandwidths, high resolution, high sensitivity, high dynamic range at a low cost.
 

New Madell AV4061 2.2 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

   The AV4061/AV4062 Spectrum analyzers are high-performance and low-cost RF signal analyzers. With all-band digital sweep PLL local oscillator, digital detector and 6.4" TFT LCD display, they provide accurate frequency and amplitude measurement, as well as multifunctional expansion capabilities. They can be widely used in the fields of digital mobile communications, CATV test and spectrum detecting.
 

New Madell AV4062 2.9 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

   The AV4061/AV4062 Spectrum analyzers are high-performance and low-cost RF signal analyzers. With all-band digital sweep PLL local oscillator, digital detector and 6.4" TFT LCD display, they provide accurate frequency and amplitude measurement, as well as multifunctional expansion capabilities. They can be widely used in the fields of digital mobile communications, CATV test and spectrum detecting.
 

Rohde & Schwarz 3 Ghz FSH3 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer 

    The Handheld Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSH3 is available in two versions with and without tracking generator. The R&S FSH3 includes an adjustable preamplifier which enables sensitive measurements in the entire frequency range from 100 kHz to 3 GHz. A new firmware update allows all R&S FSH models to be tuned by means of channel numbers as an alternative to entering frequencies, since many users from mobile radio and broadcasting are more familiar with working with channels than frequencies. Channel tables for all important TV transmitter stations worldwide are supplied with the R&S FSH View PC software.

Features

• Frequency range 100 kHz to 3 GHz
• Internal preamplifier with frequency range from 100 kHz to 3 GHz
• Displayed average noise level typ. -135 dBm (RBW 100 Hz) 0.5 dB typ
• Level accuracy up to 3 GHz
• Resolution bandwidths 100 Hz to 1 MHz. 1 and 3 steps 
• Wide range of detectors: sample, max/min peak, auto peak, and RMS

  The handheld spectrum analyzer R&S FSH3 is available in two versions with a frequency range from 100 kHz to 3 GHz. The integrated tracking generator makes the instrument ideal for scalar and vector network analysis, distance-to-fault measurements and one-port cable loss measurements. In many cases, however, the R&S FSH3 can also be used without a tracking generator for installing, optimizing and servicing WLAN 802.11a networks, or in general lab applications.

   The handheld spectrum analyzer includes an adjustable preamplifier which enables sensitive measurements in the entire frequency range. If the preamplifier is switched on, the displayed average noise level of the instrument is typ. -135 dBm at 100 Hz bandwidth. With a guaranteed measurement accuracy of greater than 1.5 dB (and typ. 0.5 dB), the specifications of the compact spectrum analyzer come close to those of a high-end desktop instrument. With vector transmission measurements, the R&S FSH3 achieves a dynamic range of typ. 90 dB. This best-of-class value makes it suitable even for critical antenna isolation measurements on base stations. The long battery operating time of up to four hours is vital for such field applications. A new sturdy aluminum transit case protects the instrument during use in the field and provides space for all accessories.

   Many users from mobile radio and broadcasting are more familiar with working with channels than frequencies. For this reason, a new firmware update allows all R&S FSH3 models to be tuned by means of channel numbers as an alternative to entering frequencies.

Rohde & Schwarz 3 Ghz FSH313 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

with built in tracking generator

   The FSH313 (a FSH3 ordered with internal tracking generator) is a battery-operated spectrum analyzer that provides RF measurement capabilities usually found in larger, more costly bench-top units. The tracking generator extends the range of applications to cover distance-to-fault (DTF) measurements on cables and scalar network analysis. The FSH313 includes a color display that reduces errors by enhancing the legibility of critical signal detaills. 100 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range covers all major communications standards' transmission frequencies. Portable handheld spectrum analyzer is small and light enough to be perfect for handheld applications. Superior RF characteristics Fast, accurate, and precise instrument for its price; Color display enhances usuability and visibility; RMS detector for correct digital signal analysis; Over 4 hour battery life Extremely portable for field use

Features

• High level accuracy : 0.5 dB typ
• Displayed average noise level typ. -114 dBm (RBW 1KHz)
• Resolution bandwidths 1kHz to 1 MHz, 1 and 3 stepside
• Range of detectors : sample, max/min peak , auto peak,
• RMS Tracking Generator from 5 MHz to 3 GHz

   The handheld spectrum analyzer R&S FSH3 is available in two versions with a frequency range from 100 kHz to 3 GHz. The integrated tracking generator makes the instrument ideal for scalar and vector network analysis, distance-to-fault measurements and one-port cable loss measurements. In many cases, however, the R&S FSH3 can also be used without a tracking generator for installing, optimizing and servicing WLAN 802.11a networks, or in general lab applications.

   The handheld spectrum analyzer includes an adjustable preamplifier which enables sensitive measurements in the entire frequency range. If the preamplifier is switched on, the displayed average noise level of the instrument is typ. -135 dBm at 100 Hz bandwidth. With a guaranteed measurement accuracy of greater than 1.5 dB (and typ. 0.5 dB), the specifications of the compact spectrum analyzer come close to those of a high-end desktop instrument. With vector transmission measurements, the R&S FSH3 achieves a dynamic range of typ. 90 dB. This best-of-class value makes it suitable even for critical antenna isolation measurements on base stations. The long battery operating time of up to four hours is vital for such field applications. A new sturdy aluminum transit case protects the instrument during use in the field and provides space for all accessories.

   Many users from mobile radio and broadcasting are more familiar with working with channels than frequencies. For this reason, a new firmware update allows all R&S FSH3 models to be tuned by means of channel numbers as an alternative to entering frequencies.

Rohde & Schwarz 6 Ghz FSH6 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

 The Handheld Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSH6 is available in two versions with and without tracking generator. The R&S FSH6 includes an adjustable preamplifier which enables sensitive measurements in the entire frequency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz. A new firmware update allows all R&S FSH models to be tuned by means of channel numbers as an alternative to entering frequencies, since many users from mobile radio and broadcasting are more familiar with working with channels than frequencies. Channel tables for all important TV transmitter stations worldwide are supplied with the R&S FSH View PC software.

Features

• Frequency range 100 kHz to 6 GHz
• Internal preamplifier with frequency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz
• Displayed average noise level typ. -135 dBm (RBW 100 Hz) 0.5 dB typ
• Level accuracy up to 6 GHz
• Resolution bandwidths 100 Hz to 1 MHz. 1 and 3 steps 
• Wide range of detectors: sample, max/min peak, auto peak, and RMS

  The handheld spectrum analyzer R&S FSH6 is available in two versions with a frequency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz. The integrated tracking generator makes the instrument ideal for scalar and vector network analysis, distance-to-fault measurements and one-port cable loss measurements. In many cases, however, the R&S FSH6 can also be used without a tracking generator for installing, optimizing and servicing WLAN 802.11a networks, or in general lab applications. Moreover, the R&S FSH6 tests the frequency and level of local oscillators in mobile radio telephones between 3.4 GHz and 3.9 GHz and is thus also ideal for use in repair stations.

   The handheld spectrum analyzer includes an adjustable preamplifier which enables sensitive measurements in the entire frequency range. If the preamplifier is switched on, the displayed average noise level of the instrument is typ. -135 dBm at 100 Hz bandwidth. With a guaranteed measurement accuracy of greater than 1.5 dB (and typ. 0.5 dB), the specifications of the compact spectrum analyzer come close to those of a high-end desktop instrument. With vector transmission measurements, the R&S FSH6 achieves a dynamic range of typ. 90 dB. This best-of-class value makes it suitable even for critical antenna isolation measurements on base stations. The long battery operating time of up to four hours is vital for such field applications. A new sturdy aluminum transit case protects the instrument during use in the field and provides space for all accessories.

   Many users from mobile radio and broadcasting are more familiar with working with channels than frequencies. For this reason, a new firmware update allows all R&S FSH models to be tuned by means of channel numbers as an alternative to entering frequencies.

Rohde & Schwarz FSEM30 26.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $2500 a month

with options

• B4 Low Phase Noise
• B5 FFT Bandwidth 1 hertz to 1 kilohertz
• B7 Vector Signal Analyzer

Vector analysis for digital communication

   The analyzers of the FSEM30 family combine the capabilities of high-end RF or microwave spectrum analysis with those of universal digital-signal demodulation and analysis. This becomes possible with the vector signal analyzer option. The spectrum analyzer function offers the wide dynamic range necessary for many measurements on digitally modulated signals (e.g. burst measurements), and the vector signal analyzer option adds demodulation capability to bit stream level for signals such as

• BPSK, QPSK, π/4-DQPSK

• 16QAM, (G)MSK, (G)FSK

All this is backed up by a variety of display types:

• Eye diagram

• Vector and constellation diagram

• Frequency and phase error

• Vector error

With a spectrum analyzer of the FSEM30 family, you are perfectly equipped for the future of digital communication.

Features

• Input Impedance :50 Ohms
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
• Sweep Time: 1 us to 1500sec
• Resolution Bandwidth 10 Hz to 10 MHz
• Resolution Bandwidth Steps 1/2/3/5
• Video Bandwidth 1 Hz to 10 MHz
• Video Bandwidth Steps 1/2/3/5
• Minimum Single-Side-Band Noise -129 dBc/Hz to -79 dBc/Hz
• Displayed Average Noise -138 dBm to -84 dBm
• Maximum Dynamic Range :150 dB
• Trigger Source External,Internal
• Trigger Modes Freerun,TTL
• Modulation: AM,FM

Rent me for $2000 a month

with option

• 1S Automatic Waveform Recording

 The Tektronix 3086 is a DC to 3 GHz real-time spectrum analyzer that allows the seamless capture of frequency spectra with spans up to 30 MHz (5 MHz - 3066). This allows the spectrum of burst signals, such as those from GSM, IS-136, PDC or partial rate CDMA mobile stations, to be easily captured and examined. Real-time spectrum analyzers take a very different approach compared to traditional sweeping spectrum analyzers. Rather than acquiring one frequency step at a time, the real-time instrument captures a block of frequencies all at once. Because the instrument samples these full frames constantly (rather than waiting for each discrete frequency step to be measured), the signal can come or go as it pleases and the real-time spectrum analyzer will detect the change instantly.

   The 12.1 in. color TFT display allows easy viewing of spectrum, waterfall displays, spectrograms and digital modulation analysis screens. Constellation and vector diagrams can be displayed, as well as frequency, phase, magnitude, I and Q versus time, for in-depth analysis of digitally modulated signals. Users can move a marker through the time record and analyze the modulation at any point. In particular, signals with symbol rates up to 20.48 Msymbols/sec (3066 - 5.3 Msymbols/sec) may be analyzed during and after capture. This facilitates analysis of W-CDMA signals with chip rates up to 16.384 Mcps.

   Option 1S, automatic waveform recording, can be used to store multiple memory blocks to the internal hard drive without operator intervention. This enables unattended monitoring and recording of transient events for later review.

Features

• Seamless Acquisition for Capture of Short Duration or Intermittent Events
• Analyzes in Frequency, Time and Modulation Domain
• DC to 3 GHz Coverage
• Frequency Event Trigger for Acquisition of Burst or Infrequently Occurring Signals
• Post Capture 1000:1 Zoom Allows Analysis of Individual Signals After Wideband Capture
• Code Domain Power and Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF) for IS-95, W-CDMA Signals
• CCDF for Multi-carrier and W-CDMA Signals

Applications

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Generation Cellular/PCS R&D - Including GSM, CDMA, IS-136, PDC, W-CDMA
• Signature Analysis
• Spectrum Monitoring
• Settling Time Measurements for Oscillators and Synthesizers
• Phase Hit Capture and Measurement
• Debugging of Hardware/Software Interface Problems

Tektronix RSA2203A 3 Ghz Real Time Spectrum Analyzer 

Rent me for $1500 a month

Trigger, Capture, Analyze Your RF Signal

Quickly Solve Design, Production or Operational Problems With Comprehensive Characterization of Time-varying and Transient RF Signals

   Define issues and solve problems faster by characterizing your device, system or signal more completely and rapidly than previously possible with swept spectrum analyzers. Tektronix RSA22030A  Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers capture many signals not viewable on swept spectrum analyzers by seamlessly capturing and storing a span of RF frequencies all at one time. Once a signal is captured it can be viewed simultaneously and analyzed in time-correlated frequency, time and modulation domains. RSA Series instruments include not only Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer fast-signal capture, internal memory and modulation analysis but also functionality and operation of a swept spectrum analyzer for looking at very wide spans, all in an integrated, transportable package.

Features

• Real-Time Spectrum Analysis Provides Seamless Capture of Time-varying, Transient or Periodic RF Signals not Possible with Swept Spectrum Analyzers
• Up to 65.536 Ms (256MB) of Internal Memory Provides for Complete Analysis of Signals Over Time Without Making Multiple Measurements
• Time-correlated, Simultaneous Views of Time, Frequency, and Modulation Domains Provide Greater and Unique Understanding of Signal BehaviorSpectrogram Provides a Revealing Picture of RF Signal Frequency and Amplitude Behavior Over Time ¿ Not Possible with a Swept Spectrum Analyzer
• Frequency Mask Trigger in RSA3300A Series ¿ Available only from Tektronix ¿ Makes it Easy to Capture Fast, Transient, or Intermittent Signals that Swept Spectrum Analyzers Would Miss
• Spectrum Analyzer Mode for Very Wide Span Analyses
• Built-in Demodulators Enhance Analysis of AM, ASK, FM, FSK, and PM Signals
• Digital Demodulator in RSA3300A Series Offers Affordable Vector Signal Analysis
• Outstanding DC ¿ 20 MHz Dynamic Range and Low Phase Noise Mean You Can Make High-Performance Weak Signal and Phase Noise Measurements

Applications

• Analog and Digital Modulation Signal Quality Analysis
• Understanding Frequency and Spectral Occupancy Behavior Over Time
• Capture and Characterization of Undesired, Unknown, or Interfering Signals
• Device/system Design or Operational Diagnostic Measurement
• Getting Answers to Elusive EMI Problems
• VCO/synthesizer Design, RFID Device Characterization, General Purpose Digital Modulation Vector Signal Analysis, Spectrum Monitoring, Radar Measurements

Willtek 9101 4 GHZ Handheld Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $600 a month

   Willtek's 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer is a low cost, full-featured spectrum analyzer. With a frequency range up to 4 GHz, the 9101 can test all modern wireless local oscillators, plus the harmonics and spurs that can mix and break through into the pass-band. Its complete coverage of carrier and IF stages give the performance needed when other analyzers run out of bandwidth.

Features

• Comprehensive feature set in one-button measurement
• Easy-to-read screens make all the difference in finding signals
• Speedy assessment of signal quality with marker and limit template capabilities.
• Get more out of digitally modulated signals through RMS channel power measurement functions
• Accurate measurements in different RF environments due to external device compensation and impedance adjustment.
• Remote control via RS-232 and Ethernet.

   The 9101 includes all the specifications of other sophisticated lab instruments, all in a handheld package weighing less than 2.5 kg, including battery -- no heavy instruments to carry, and no more cluttered benches. The 9101 can be run and reloaded from the 12 V cigarette lighter adapter.

Comprehensive feature set in one-button measurement

   With its clear and easy-to-use operation, the 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer presents all the measurement functions required to quickly and precisely resolve measurement tasks. The user-friendly interface with logical soft keys enhances operation.

Easy-to-read screens make all the difference in finding signals

   The high-resolution colour VGA display (640 x 480 pixels) is great for finding misleading spurs or aligning modulators. Multiple colours facilitate the comparison of measurement traces on the screen. The extra bright 6.5" TFT display has a superb 140° viewing angle and provides fast updates.

Markers help in exactly reading signals

   Up to four markers allow for exact reading of complex signals. The transmitter performance can be checked, spurious signals can be detected and sideband levels can be established using the four markers with their flexibility and clear on-screen display. By pressing Delta Marker second and third harmonic levels can easily be checked. Power level and frequency are displayed in relation to a reference point.

Get more out of digitally modulated signals through RMS channel power measurement functions

   The RMS power measurement capability offers Channel Power, Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR) and the Occupied Bandwidth (OBW). ACPR enables measurements of the leakage power from a modulated communication channel into an adjacent channel.

Manual or automatic control made simple

   Controlling the 9101 from a PC is easy and convenient with the built-in RS-232 interface and Ethernet port. All functions of the spectrum analyzer can be controlled via the industrial standard remote control SCPI command set.

XL Microwave 2261 Analyze-R Microwave Antenna Path Alignment Test Set

Rent me for $400 a month

   To address the increasing use of the unlicensed ISM and U-NII Bands for WLAN, business-to-business and last-mile (short-haul) point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications, XL Microwave has introduced the Model 2261, Analyze-R. This unique instrument allows you to quickly acquire and capture accurate test measurements for site analysis of interference as well as optimum antenna location. Additionally, the Analyze-R provides a versatile test solution for accurate antenna alignment.

   The Analyze-R also contains XLs Record-R Data Logger, with embedded GPS receiver, for recording specific single frequency information or an entire 100 MHz ISM / U-NII band sweep. Recorded information includes frequency, peak or average power, longitude, latitude, and UTC date & time. Recording a Band Sweep will yield individual 1 MHz-wide peak or average power steps through the entire 100 MHz band along with location and date/time information. The instrument includes both RS-232 and USB interfaces. The Log View-R companion software (included) provides a virtual graphic display of the original recorded sweep including software marker for reading power/frequency values. The Log View-R is used for transferring information from the instrument to a PC for saving, viewing, analyzing, archiving, and printing of the recorded data.

Features

• Four frequency bands with pushbutton frequency selection
• Display updated every 300 ms
• Automatic C/I calculation and Unattended Operation included
• 7 pounds (per unit)
• Data Record Time: approx. 20 milliseconds
• Data Format: CSV (comma-separated variable). This format is directly importable to an Excel spreadsheet.
• Max. No. of Records: 250 (stored in instrument's non-volatile memory)
• Downloading Records: Records are downloaded, thru RS-232-C or USB 'B' rear panel connectors
• Download Baud Rate: 9600 Baud
• Software (included): Log View-R, Data Log Utility software for Windows 95/98/2000/XP operating systems

Band Frequencies

• Band 1 (ISM): 2.400 - 2.484 GHz ( 85, 1-MHz-wide channels)
• Band 2 (U-NII-1): 5.150 - 5.250 GHz (101, 1-MHz-wide channels)
• Band 3 (U-NII-2): 5.250 - 5.350 GHz (101, 1-MHz-wide channels)
• Band 4 (ISM/U-NII-3): 5.725 - 5.875 GHz (3-101, 1-MHz-wide channels, L/M/H)