The Agilent/Keysight 8560A is a portable spectrum analyzer engineered for RF design and field service applications. Synthesized tuning delivers drift-free, accurate measurements across a wide dynamic range. Built to withstand harsh field conditions, it meets MIL-T-28800C specifications for ruggedness and operates reliably in demanding environments from -10 °C to +55 °C.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage
• DC-coupled: 50 Hz to 2.9 GHz
• AC-coupled: 100 kHz to 2.9 GHz
• Frequency counter resolution: 10 Hz to 1 MHz or 1 Hz to 1 MHz selectable
Amplitude Performance
• Amplitude range: +30 dBm to displayed average noise level
• Displayed average noise level (minimum RBW, 0 dB input): -130 dBm
• Amplitude accuracy: ±1.0 dB (DC-coupled)
• Dynamic range: 125 dB
• Maximum safe input: +30 dBm
Resolution Bandwidth
• RBW range: 10 Hz to 1 MHz or 10 Hz to 2 MHz
• Digital bandwidths: 10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100 Hz
Signal Quality
• Residual FM (zero span): <10 Hz p-p in 20 ms
• Spectral purity: 0: 50 ms to 100 s
– Key Features
• Built-in AM/FM demodulator with speaker
• CRT monochrome display (10 × 10 divisions)
• HP-IB interface for remote operation and data logging
• Rear panel connectors: 10 MHz reference (BNC, 50 ohms), video output (BNC, 50 ohms), LO sweep/0.5 V per GHz output (BNC, 2 kohms), external trigger input (BNC, >10 kohms)
• MIL-T-28800C Type III, Class 3, Style C ruggedness rating
– Environmental Capability
• Operating temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C
• Storage temperature: -62 °C to +85 °C
• 95% humidity at 40 °C for 5 days
• 15,000 ft operating altitude; 50,000 ft non-operating
• Drip-proof (16 liters/hour/square foot)
• Vibration: 0.059 inch p-p (5–15 Hz), 0.039 inch p-p (15–25 Hz), 0.020 inch p-p (25–55 Hz)
• Half sine shock: 30 g’s for 11 ms
– Physical and Electrical
• Weight: 18.2 kg (40 lb)
• Dimensions: 163 mm H × 325 mm W × 427 mm D
• Power: 115 Vac (90–140 V rms, 3.2 A max, 47–440 Hz) or 230 Vac (180–250 V rms, 1.8 A max, 47–66 Hz)
• Maximum power dissipation: 180 W
– Typical Applications
• RF design validation and troubleshooting
• Field service and maintenance
• EMI/RFI measurements in remote locations
