The Agilent/Keysight 8563EC is a portable microwave spectrum analyzer spanning 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz, engineered for field-deployed RF and microwave signal characterization in demanding environments. This synthesized analyzer delivers wide dynamic range, excellent phase noise performance, and versatile measurement personalities within a ruggedized, transportable form factor.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage
• Standard range: 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
• Preselected mode: 2.75 GHz to 26.5 GHz
• Optional low-end extension (Option 006): 30 Hz to 26.5 GHz
• External mixing capability: 18 GHz to 325 GHz across 12 waveguide bands
Resolution and Bandwidth
• Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1, 3, 10 sequence)
• Fast digital RBW options: 1, 3, 10, 30, 100 Hz
• Video bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1, 3, 10 sequence)
• RBW accuracy: ±10% (1 Hz to 300 kHz); ±25% (1 MHz); +50%, –25% (2 MHz)
Signal Performance
• Displayed average noise level: typically –151 dBm/Hz; –117 dBm at narrowest RBW
• Phase noise: typically 148 dB overall
• Frequency counter resolution: 1 Hz
Sweep Capability
• Continuous sweep from 30 Hz to 26.5 GHz
• Zero-span sweep time: 50 µs to 6,000 s
• 100 Hz span sweep time: 50 ms to 100 ks
Input Protection
• Maximum continuous input power: +30 dBm (1 W, ≥10 dB attenuation)
• Maximum peak pulse power: +50 dBm (100 W, ≥30 dB attenuation)
Power Requirements
• 115 VAC: 90–140 V rms, 3.2 A rms max, 47–440 Hz
• 230 VAC: 180–250 V rms, 1.8 A rms max, 47–66 Hz
• Maximum dissipation: 180 W
– Key Features
• Adjacent channel power, channel power, carrier power, and occupied bandwidth measurements
• Digital radio and phase noise measurement personalities
• Type N female (50 Ω) RF input; optional APC 3.5 mm connector (Option 026)
• IF input and first LO output (SMA female, 50 Ω)
• Shared 10 MHz reference in/out (BNC female, 50 Ω)
• Optional second IF output at 310.7 MHz (Option 001)
• Video output and blanking/gate control (BNC connectors)
• External trigger capability (>10 kΩ input impedance)
– Typical Applications
• Field characterization of microwave and RF systems
• Adjacent channel and occupied bandwidth compliance testing
• Phase noise analysis and digital radio signal assessment
• Time-gated measurement of pulsed signals
