The Agilent/Keysight 8592B is a portable spectrum analyzer engineered for RF and microwave measurements across telecommunications, aerospace, and defense applications. Operating from 9 kHz to 22 GHz with optional extension to 25 GHz via Option H25, this instrument delivers amplitude measurements from -114 dBm to +30 dBm with 0.01 dB resolution on logarithmic scale. The 8592B combines portability—at approximately 35 pounds—with field-proven reliability and intuitive operation.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Standard range: 9 kHz to 22 GHz
• Optional range: Up to 25 GHz with Option H25
• Frequency accuracy: 7.5 ppm (standard)
• Internal preselector included
Amplitude Measurements
• Range: -114 dBm to +30 dBm
• Input attenuator: 0 to 70 dB in 10 dB steps
• Reference level resolution: 0.01 dB (log), 0.12% of reference level (linear)
• Calibrator output: 300 MHz at -20 dBm (±0.4 dB)
• Maximum continuous input power: +30 dBm (1 watt)
Bandwidth Control
• Resolution bandwidth: 1 kHz to 3 MHz
• RBW sequence: 1, 3, 10 kHz
• Video bandwidth: 30 Hz to 1 MHz
• RBW switching uncertainty: ±0.4 dB (3 kHz–3 MHz); ±0.5 dB (1 kHz)
Input Configuration
• Standard impedance: 50 ohms
• Optional impedance: 75 ohms (Option 001)
– Key Features
• Loadable measurement personalities for applications including CATV, EMC, and digital radio
• Built-in automatic calibration for measurement consistency
• Internal memory: 50 traces; expandable to 74 traces with optional memory card reader (Option 003)
• Time and date stamping standard
• Marker functions for frequency/amplitude readout, signal location, and signal tracking
• AC and optional portable AC power operation (HP 85901A)
– Interfaces & Integration
• HP-IB interface available (Option 021)
• RS-232C interface available (Option 023)
• Printer/plotter output via HP-IB or RS-232
– Typical Applications
Telecommunications network characterization, aerospace system validation, defense signal analysis, and general RF/microwave troubleshooting.
