The Agilent/Keysight 8563A is a portable spectrum analyzer for RF and microwave signal analysis across 9 kHz to 22 GHz (extendable to 26.5 GHz with Option 026). Built to MIL-T-28800C ruggedness standards and employing synthesized tuning, it delivers drift-free measurements with exceptional frequency accuracy of 0.00000000013%. The instrument combines high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and flexible bandwidth control to support demanding field and laboratory applications in telecommunications, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 22 GHz standard; extends to 26.5 GHz with Option 026
• Frequency Accuracy: 0.00000000013%
• Span Range: 100 Hz minimum to 19.25 GHz maximum
• Resolution Bandwidth: 10 Hz to 19.25 MHz (1/3/10 steps or digital 10/30/100 Hz)
• Video Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1/3/10 steps)
• Sweep Time: 50 ms to 100 s
• Displayed Average Noise Level: −131 dBm
• Amplitude Range: +30 dBm to DANL
• Maximum Safe AC Input: 1 dBm
• Maximum DC Input: 0 V
• Dynamic Range: Up to 128 dB
• Demodulation Modes: AM, FM
• Warmup Time: 5 minutes
– Key Features
• Synthesized tuning eliminates frequency drift
• Zero span capability for time-domain signal observation
• Internal preselector stabilizes after 30 minutes at room temperature
• 128 Kbytes battery-backed NOVRAM stores up to 100 traces and instrument states
• 25 test pattern storage locations
• Limit-line functionality for pass/fail criteria definition
• Offset tracking capability for stepped distortion and conversion-loss measurements
• Direct print and plot output with built-in clock/calendar for trace annotation
– Typical Applications
• Stimulus–response measurements
• Field troubleshooting in harsh environments
• RF component characterization and validation
• Microwave system analysis
• Production testing and quality assurance
– Compatibility & Integration
• HPIB interface for instrument control and data transfer
• Extension to 75 GHz millimeter-wave measurements via Keysight 11974 series modules
• MIL-rugged construction rated for 30g shock and temperature/transit compliance per MIL-T-28800C
