Advantest R3265 8 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

The Advantest R3265A 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 -140dbm to 30dbm; Display 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.

• 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

 

Advantest R3267 8 GHz Spectrum/Modulation Analyzer

Rent me for $700 a month

with options

• 01 Digital Modulation Analysis Hardware Platform
• 61 CdmaOne Analysis
• 62 WCDMA / 3GPP Analysis

Measurements in time, frequency and modulation domain in one instrument
 

Features

• Excellent RF performance
• Options for all major digital communication standards
• Baseband measurements possible with IQ inputs
• Customer friendly and easy to use due to automated pushbutton measurements

  High signal purity (-145 dBc/Hz @ 5MHz offset, 2GHz) , high dynamic range and low noise floor (-154dBm/Hz @ 2GHz) are some of the outstanding specification on this analyzer series meeting the high demands for current and future telecommunication systems (2nd and 3rd generation). The analyzer series is equipped with a wide range of resolution filters (1Hz to 10MHz) and a fast time domain sweep with sweeptimes between 1µs and 1000s in order to meet the various needs of the market. All analyzers are equipped with a 3.5" floppy disc drive (MS-DOS) as standard and 6.5" TFT colour liquid crystal display with a refresh rate of 20traces/s. GPIB and RS232 interfaces , parallel ports and a VGA output are implemented as well. The concept of the analyzer series is modular. The basic spectrum analyzer can be extended with a variety of options for digital communication standards. Modification in standards can be followed easily by upgrading the firmware of the instrument via floppy disc. All digital standard options are equipped with I/Q base band inputs (DC-2,5MHz for each channel) as standard for I/Q base band analysis.
 

CdmaOne (Option 61 )

• Channel (F-Domain) Power
• Gated Output (T-Domain) Power
• Tx Power
• On/Off Ratio
• Occupied Bandwidth (OBW)
• ACP due to Transient
• Waveform Quality
• Code Domain Power
• In-Band Spurious
• Out-Band Spurious
• T-Domain Spurious
• Graphics Analysis (Constellation diagram, Eye diagram, EVM versus chip, Magnitude and Phase error versus chip)

WCDMA / 3GPP (Option 62 )

• Channel (F-Domain) Power
• Gated Output (T-Domain) Power
• Tx Power
• On/Off Ratio
• Occupied Bandwidth (OBW)
• Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR)
• In-Band Spurious
• Out-Band Spurious
• T-Domain Spurious
• Peak/Crest factor , CCDF (Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function)
• Waveform quality Rho
• Time alignment error Tau
• Carrier frequency error
• I/Q origin offset
• Magnitude and Phase Error (normal and peak)
• Error Vector Magnitude EVM (normal and peak)
• Code Domain Power with auto rate and auto channel detection
• Time Code Domain Power
• Graphical Analysis (Constellation diagram, Eye diagram , EVM versus chip, Magnitude and Phase error versus chip)
• Primary-CPICH power

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

   

  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 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.

   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.

 

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.

The Agilent 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 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 3589A get you closer to your signals, and let you get there faster.

Features

• 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 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 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 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 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 8562A 1 khz-22 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $1000 a month

The 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 HP 8562A extends the features and capabilities of the RF members of the HP 8560 series into the microwave frequency range. In addition, the HP 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 and Specifications 

Continuous 9 kHz to 22 GHz sweep 
Resolution bandwidths of 10 Hz to 1 MHz in 1, 3, 10 sequence and 2 MHz 
Low phase noise and wide dynamic range 
Precision timebase and 10 Hz counter resolution 
N(f) input connector 
50 ohm input impedance 
Auto-Selectable 90-140/180-250 Vac; 47-440 Hz operation 
Weight: 44 lb; Size: 163 mm (6.4 in)H x 325 mm (12.8 in)H x 427 mm (16.8 in)D

• 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) 8563EC 26.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

The Agilent 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 new Agilent Technologies 8563EC -Series of portable, color display, RF and microwave spectrum analyzers offers the measurement capability and performance previously found only in larger, more expensive benchtop analyzers. The 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 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 8590B 1.8 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $300 a month

The 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. Weighs only 30 lbs.

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

Temperature range
Operating	0° to + 55°C
Storage	-40° to +75°
EMI Compatibility	CISPR Pub.11 and FRZ   526/527/79
Audible noise	< 37.5 dBA pressure and < 5.0 Bels power (ISODP7779)
Power Requirements	86 to 127 or 195 to 250 Vrms, 47 to 66 Hz. 103 to 126 Vrms, 400 Hz ± 10%
FREQUENCY
Range	9 kHz to 1.8 GHz; 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz option 001
Readout Accuracy	± (5 MHz + 1% of frequency span)
Span
Range	0 Hz (zero span), 50 kHz to 1.8 GHz
Accuracy	± 3% of indicated span
Sweep time
Range	20 ms to 100 s
Accuracy	± 3% of indicated sweep time
Sweep trigger	free run, single, line, video, external

 

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 8591E Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz

The Agilent 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

Agilent 8591E Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz

with Tracking Generator

Rent me for $700 a month

The Agilent 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 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 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.

Features

Agilent E4411A 1.5 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

also known as the ESA-L1500A.

This is a 1.5 Ghz model. ESA-L Series Features and Benefits 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. Built-in tracking generator 2 Combines spectrum and scalar test capability in a single instrument (optional). Synthesized design eliminates tracking drift (E4411B only). One-button normalize function for quick setup. 5 dB step attenuator Optimizes distortion-free dynamic range. Built-in frequency counter With 1 Hz resolution, minimizes the need for an external frequency counter. Fast warm-up Provides full measurement accuracy after just five minutes. Snap-on battery 2 Eliminates the restrictions of power cords. Rubber-encased front and rear frames Provides impact protection in the field. Rain-resistant front panel Combined with louvered air vents, allows operation in diverse weather conditions. 12 Vdc power cable 2 Allows direct operation from automotive and truck batteries. Large, color VGA display 16.8 cm, high-resolution VGA color display with wide viewing angle makes detailed with output observations easy. Includes 15 pin VGA rear output connector for external monitor. Parallel port Supports output to the most popular printers. Disk drive Makes saving and moving measurement results to your PC quick and easy. One button measurements Save set-up and measurement time with one-button RF power measurements for all major 2G/3G, digital video broadcast, and WLAN formats. Featured are multi-offset adjacent channel power (ACPR), burst power, occupied bandwidth (OBW), channel power, spurious emissions, spectrum emission mask, harmonics table and 10 peak tables. AM demodulation Combines with the built-in speaker for tune and listen applications. 200 trace or instrument state files Provides internal storage of measurement data and setups for future analysis or comparison. Marker functions Provides digital resolution of measurement details through peak search, delta markers, marker table and carrier-to-noise ratio. Signal track keeps unstable signals centered on the screen while band power calculates total power between user-defined limits. Softkey/hardkey interface Provides a simple user interface while retaining access to sophisticated features. Built-in help button with function display Eliminates carrying manuals into the field to determine keypad and softkey functions. Limit lines Built-in-limit lines and pass/fail messages simplify testing.

Agilent/HP 182T Spectrum Analyzer Mainframe

The Agilent/HP 182T based spectrum analyzer features absolute calibration of frequency and amplitude, high resolution and sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and a simple to interpret display output. This unit has an 8cm x 10cm variable persistence CRT with a writing rate of 0.2S to 15S. Maximum storage time is more than 2 hours at reduced brightness. Accepts 8557/8/9 series spectrum analyzer and 8755 series network analyzer modules

 

Agilent 8560E 2.9 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer

with option 2 Tracking Generator

The Agilent 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

The 8560E offers excellent performance for RF design, manufacturing, and service applications. It has a frequency range of 30 Hz to 2.9 GHz. It features synthesized tuning for drift-free, accurate measurements. Sensitivity is -145 dBm with noise sidebands typically less than -115 dBc/Hz at a 10 kHz offset from 1 GHz, more than 100 dB of spurious-free third-order dynamic range, and a TOI of up to +15 dBm. Digital resolution bandwidths range from 1 to 100 Hz, and analog filters cover the resolution bandwidth range from 300 Hz to 2 MHz. It fully meets MIL-T-28800 specifications for ruggedness.

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 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 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 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)

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 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

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 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 ratio2
? In-channel frequency response2
? 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 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.

Agilent/HP 8595E Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz plus options

Rent me for $750 a month

41 GBIP
101 FADC
102 Demod/TV

The Agilent 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 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 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 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 E4401B 1.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

Rent me for $500 a month

with options

• A4H GPIB and Parallel Interfaces

   The Agilent E4401B is Agilent's mid-performance spectrum analyzer solution for the future. The 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 E4401B is Agilent's mid-performance spectrum analyzer solution for the future. The 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.