The Agilent/Keysight 8594E is a portable RF spectrum analyzer engineered for signal analysis from 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz. This instrument delivers versatile measurement capabilities across RF, microwave, wireless communications, component testing, and EMC applications through a configurable internal cardcage architecture and optional circuit-card expansions.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage: 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz with frequency-synthesized accuracy of 2.1 kHz at 1 GHz (improved to 210 Hz with optional precision frequency reference, Option 004).
Resolution Bandwidth: Standard 1 kHz RBW; optional narrow bandwidths include 30 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz (EMI), and 300 Hz configurations.
Amplitude: Calibrated range +30 to +130 dBm with 70 dB on-screen display span. Noise floor measures −112 dBm at 1 kHz RBW.
Dynamic Range: Second-order 77 dB; third-order 90 dB. Phase noise −105 dBc at 30 kHz offset.
Sweep Time: 20 ms to 100 s.
Tracking Generator: Built-in 50 Ohm unit, 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz standard (retrofittable for 8593E/8594E/8595E/8596E). Enables scalar and EMC measurements.
– Key Features
• CRT display with softkey menus and one-button measurement routines
• Memory card reader (32K–512K) supporting downloadable measurement personalities and custom programs
• AC power operation
• Rackmount-ready configuration
• Ship weight 35 lbs
– Interfaces & Integration
Dual standard interfaces. Optional interface cards include GPIB (Option 021), RS-232 (Option 023), GPIB + Parallel (Option 041), and RS-232 + Parallel (Option 043). Direct printer or plotter output via HP-IB or RS-232 connections.
– Typical Applications
Cable TV/broadcast, component test, EMC, lightwave, and wireless communications measurement personalities tailor the analyzer to specific measurement domains.
