The Agilent/Keysight 8591E is a portable spectrum analyzer covering 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz, engineered for RF, microwave, and digital measurements across cable TV, broadcast, EMC, lightwave, and wireless applications. Its split-screen CRT display, downloadable measurement personalities, and four-slot cardcage architecture enable rapid deployment and field customization.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz
• Resolution bandwidth: 1 kHz to 3 MHz standard; optional 30 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz (EMI), 300 Hz
• Video bandwidth: 30 Hz to 1 MHz
• Amplitude range: −115 dBm to +30 dBm (50 Ω); −63 dBmV to +75 dBmV (75 Ω with Option 001)
• Noise floor: −115 dBm at 1 kHz
• Maximum safe input: +30 dBm (50 Ω); +75 dBmV (75 Ω)
• Frequency accuracy: 7.5 ppm standard; 210 Hz at 1 GHz with Option 004 precision reference
• Phase noise: −105 dBc at 30 kHz offset
• Second-order dynamic range: 77 dB
• Third-order intermodulation distortion: 90 dB
• Input impedance: 50 Ω standard; 75 Ω optional (Option 001)
• Power consumption: <300 VA; <100 W
• Warm-up time: 30 minutes to specification
– Key Features
• Monochrome CRT with split-screen trace and data display
• One-button measurement routines for streamlined operation
• Four-slot cardcage for circuit card expansion and upgrades
• Memory card reader for loading measurement personalities and custom programs
• Dual standard interfaces
– Typical Applications
• Cable TV and broadcast signal analysis
• EMC and interference measurement
• Component and subsystem testing
• Lightwave system characterization
• Wireless communications development and troubleshooting
– Compatibility & Integration
• Optional tracking generator: 100 kHz to 1.8 GHz (Option 010 for 50 Ω; Option 011 for 75 Ω)
• HP-IB interface (Options 021, 040)
• RS-232 interface (Options 043, 040)
• Parallel printer interface (Options 040, 041, 043)
• Power: 86–127 Vrms or 195–250 Vrms, 47–66 Hz; 103–126 Vrms, 400 Hz
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +55°C
• Storage temperature: −40°C to +75°C
