The Agilent 8594E Spectrum Analyzer is a 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz receiver designed for RF signal analysis, EMI testing, and communication signal characterization. Built on super-heterodyne architecture, this instrument delivers sensitive, wideband measurement across 200+ built-in functions. Three key options—GPIB interface (021), fast time-domain sweeps with analog display (101), and time-gated spectral analysis (105)—enable rapid signal acquisition and automated data logging for design validation and troubleshooting.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz
• Resolution Bandwidth: 1 kHz standard; 9 kHz and 120 kHz EMI filters; narrow RBW options (30 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 300 Hz) available with Option 130
• Sweep Time: 20 ms to 100 s; fast sweeps to 2 microseconds per division in zero span (Option 101)
• Minimum Single-Sideband Noise: −95 dBc/Hz
• Dynamic Range: +30 dBm to −127 dBm
• Input Impedance: 50 ohms
• Display: CRT monochrome
– Key Features
• Over 200 built-in measurement functions
• Downloadable measurement personalities for cable TV/broadcast, component test, EMC, lightwave, and wireless communications
• Option 021 (GPIB Interface): Remote control and printer output for automation and data logging
• Option 101 (Fast Time-Domain Sweeps and Analog+ Display): Rapid time-domain signal acquisition with advanced analog-like display, markers, and printer output
• Option 105 (Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis): Spectral information acquisition on time-separated signals for pulsed and burst signal analysis
– Typical Applications
• EMI and electromagnetic compatibility testing
• RF component evaluation and characterization
• Communication signal analysis and validation
• RF system design, testing, and troubleshooting
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB interface (Option 021) enables integration into automated test systems and remote measurement control.
