The Agilent/Keysight 85422E Receiver RF Section is the RF front-end component of the 8542E EMI test receiver system, delivering precise signal reception and analysis across 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz. This modular unit captures and processes RF signals for EMI and conformance testing, with compliance to CISPR 16-1 and industry standards including CISPR, EN, FCC, VCCI, and VDE. It operates standalone for pre-compliance testing and integrates with the 85420E RF Filter Section to form a complete EMI compliance receiver.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Operating range: 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz
• Tuning modes: Manual, stepped, and scanning (linear or logarithmic)
• Frequency reference aging: < ±1 × 10⁻⁷/year
• Frequency reference settability: < ±1 × 10⁻⁸
• Temperature stability: 10 MHz
Detection & Measurement
• Measurement detectors: Peak, Quasi-Peak, and Average
• IF bandwidths (6 dB): 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz (CISPR 16-compliant)
• Diagnostic IF bandwidths (3 dB): 30 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3-10 steps, and 5 MHz
• Averaging bandwidths: 30 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3-10 steps with digital filters (1, 3, 10 Hz)
• Sweep time: 20 ms to 100 sec
• Sweep triggers: Free Run, Single, Line, Video, External
Input Characteristics
• Input connector: Type-N female, 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz
• Preamplification gain: 27 dB
• Input attenuator range: 0 to 70 dB
• Input VSWR: 2:1 (0 dB attenuation); 1.2:1 (10 dB attenuation); 1.6:1 (> 1.5 GHz, 10 dB attenuation)
• Maximum safe input (average power): 137 dBµV (30 dBm)
• Maximum safe input (peak pulse): 100 W peak for 10 µsec at 1% duty cycle with 30 dB attenuation
• DC voltage rating: 0 V (DC coupled); 50 V (AC coupled)
Counter Resolution
• Spans ≤ 10 MHz: Selectable from 10 Hz to 100 kHz
• Spans > 10 MHz: Selectable from 100 Hz to 100 kHz
– Key Features
• IF overload protection with dedicated detectors
• Quasi-Peak time constants conforming to CISPR Publication 16
• Modular architecture for integration into complex test setups
• Three measurement detector types for standards compliance testing
– Typical Applications
• EMI/RFI pre-compliance and conformance testing
• Radiated and conducted emissions measurement
• RF signal monitoring and analysis
• Systems integration for automated compliance receivers
– Compatibility & Integration
The 85422E pairs with the 85420E RF Filter Section to form a complete EMI compliance receiver meeting CISPR 16-1 requirements. Standalone operation is supported for pre-compliance applications.
