The Agilent/Keysight 8563E is a high-performance spectrum analyzer delivering RF and microwave signal analysis from 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz. Built for precision measurement in laboratory and field environments, it combines exceptional sensitivity with versatile analysis capabilities for communication systems characterization, interference identification, and general-purpose spectrum monitoring.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage: 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Measurement Performance:
• Average noise level (1 kHz RBW): −167 dBm typical
• Amplitude accuracy: ±0.7 dB typical
• Third-order intercept (TOI): +18 dBm typical
• Second harmonic distortion: −80 dBc typical
Resolution & Video Bandwidth:
• RBW: 1 Hz to 3 MHz
• VBW: 0.01 Hz to 3 MHz
Sweep Capability: 10 ms to 1000 s
Display: CRT or LCD (refurbished units); logarithmic scale 0.1 to 10 dB/div and linear scale
Trigger Sources: External, video, RF burst, time
Power Requirements: 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz; ~300 VA consumption
Environmental: 0°C to +55°C operating temperature; 177 mm H × 425 mm W × 484 mm D; 22 kg
– Key Features
• Channel power and adjacent channel power measurement
• Occupied bandwidth determination
• Third-order intercept and harmonic distortion analysis
• Spurious emission detection
• AM/FM demodulation
• Multiple detection modes: sample, peak, negative peak, RMS average
• Power, voltage, and log-power averaging
• GPIB (IEEE-488) and SCPI command control
– Typical Applications
Communication system testing and characterization, RF interference analysis, signal monitoring, intermodulation distortion assessment, and modulated signal analysis across microwave frequencies.
– Compatibility & Integration
Standard GPIB interface enables remote automation and data acquisition. SCPI protocol support ensures compatibility with modern instrumentation control systems.
