The Agilent/Keysight 8546A is a high-performance spectrum analyzer designed for precise signal analysis from DC to 3 GHz. It delivers advanced digital signal processing, exceptional sensitivity down to -147 dBm, and dynamic range exceeding 70 dB, making it ideal for RF and microwave characterization in R&D, manufacturing, and field service environments.
Technical Specifications
Frequency and Bandwidth
• Frequency span: 0 Hz to 3 GHz
• Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1-3-10 sequence)
• Video bandwidth: 0.1 Hz to 3 MHz (1-3-10 sequence)
Amplitude Measurement
• Display range: 10 dB/div to 200 dB/div (1000 dB total)
• Reference level: -70 dBm to +30 dBm
• Amplitude accuracy: ±0.5 dB
• Noise floor: -147 dBm at 1 GHz (1 Hz RBW)
• Minimum signal level: -130 dBm
• Dynamic range: >70 dB (2-tone, third-order distortion at -15 dBm output)
Sweep and Triggering
• Sweep time: 0.01 seconds to 2000 seconds (auto-optimized or manual)
• Trigger modes: free run, single, timed
Input Specifications
• Input impedance: 50 Ohms
• Maximum RF input: +30 dBm (0 dB attenuation)
• Damage level: +20 dBm continuous; +27 dBm for 100 µs pulse
– Key Features
• Channel power and adjacent channel power measurement
• Third-order intermodulation distortion (TOI) characterization
• Harmonic distortion analysis
• Phase noise measurement
• Spurious emission detection
• RF input connector: Type N, female
• External trigger input: BNC connector
• Probe power output: 5V DC at 100 mA
– Typical Applications
Signal integrity analysis, component characterization, integrated system diagnostics, and complex RF/microwave signal dissection across diverse test scenarios.
– Compatibility & Integration
GPIB interface (Option 8546A-001) and RS-232 interface (Option 8546A-002) enable integration with standard RF and microwave test equipment including signal generators, power meters, and network analyzers.
Physical: 177 mm H × 425 mm W × 566 mm D; 22.7 kg
