The Agilent/Keysight 8593E is a portable spectrum analyzer covering 9 kHz to 22 GHz, delivering signal analysis across RF, microwave, and digital domains in field and laboratory environments. This instrument combines wide dynamic range, synthesized tuning, and marker functions with a split-screen display for efficient measurement workflows. Amplitude measurement spans -114 dBm to +30 dBm with displayed average noise floor near -115 to -113 dBm, extendable to -130 dBm with Option 130. Resolution bandwidth ranges from 1 kHz to 3 MHz standard, narrowing to 30 Hz with Option 130 for demanding EMI analysis.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 22 GHz standard; up to 26.5 GHz with Option 026 or 027
• Frequency Accuracy: 7.5 ppm standard; improved to ±230 Hz @ 1 GHz or ±2.3 kHz @ 18 GHz with Option 004 Precision Frequency Reference
• Amplitude Range: -114 dBm to +30 dBm; minimum noise floor -114 dBm (1 kHz RBW)
• Resolution Bandwidth: 1 kHz to 3 MHz standard; 30/100/200/300 Hz with Option 130
• Video Bandwidth: 30 Hz to 1 MHz
• Dynamic Range: Second-order 77 dB; third-order 90 dB
• Input Attenuator: 0 to 60 dB in 10 dB steps
• Maximum Continuous Power: +30 dBm (1 W) at ≥10 dB attenuation
• Maximum Peak Pulse Power: +50 dBm (100 W) for <10 µs pulses, <1% duty cycle, ≥30 dB attenuation
• Phase Noise: -105 dBc/Hz @ 30 kHz offset
• Sweep Time: 20 ms to 100 s; fast mode down to 2 microseconds per division (zero span, Option 101)
• Display: Split-screen, 70 dB calibrated onscreen range
– Key Features
• Optional tracking generator to 2.9 GHz for scalar and EMC measurements
• Downloadable measurement personalities (Cable TV, component test, EMC, lightwave, wireless)
• Input protection: +50 dBm peak pulse handling; third-order IMD <-70 dBc
• Power consumption <100 watts; operates 0 °C to +55 °C
– Typical Applications
• EMI/RFI troubleshooting and compliance testing
• Cable TV and broadcast signal analysis
• Component and wireless device characterization
• Field RF measurements and system commissioning
– Compatibility & Integration
Measurement personalities loaded via memory card enable application-specific configurations without hardware changes.
