The Agilent/Keysight 8593A is a portable spectrum analyzer engineered for RF and microwave signal analysis across field service, R&D, and manufacturing environments. Operating from 9 kHz to 22 GHz (26.5 GHz with Option 026), this instrument delivers amplitude measurement from -114 dBm to +30 dBm with dynamic range exceeding 106 dB at 50 ohms. The integrated preselector and resolution bandwidth spanning 1 kHz to 3 MHz support demanding signal characterization tasks.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 22 GHz (base); 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz with Option 026
• Amplitude Range: -114 dBm to +30 dBm
• Dynamic Range: >106 dB (50 ohm); >100 dB (75 ohm)
• Frequency Accuracy: 7.5 ppm standard; ±230 Hz at 1 GHz and ±2.3 kHz at 18 GHz with Option 004
• Resolution Bandwidth: 1 kHz to 3 MHz
• Tracking Generator Feedthrough: <-106 dBm (50 ohm); <-52.2 dBm (75 ohm)
– Key Features
• Over 150 measurement functions for RF and microwave analysis
• Built-in marker counter for frequency identification
• 32-kbyte memory card reader supporting custom measurement personalities and data storage
• AM/FM demodulation with speaker and TV sync trigger (Option 102)
• Quasi-peak detector for EMC compliance measurements (Option 103)
• Fast time-domain sweeps with zero-span capability (Option 101)
• Time-gated spectrum analysis for transient signal measurement (Option 105)
• LO output available on rear panel (Option 009)
– Input Impedance Options
• Standard 50 ohm input
• 75 ohm input configuration (Option 001)
– Tracking Generator
• 50 ohm tracking generator (Option 010)
• 75 ohm tracking generator (Option 011)
– Interface & Control
HP-IB (Option 021) and RS-232C (Option 023) interfaces enable remote operation and data logging.
– Typical Applications
CATV systems, mobile radio networks, and general RF/microwave communications signal analysis requiring portable, field-deployable measurement capability.
