The Agilent/Keysight 89610A is a VXI-based vector signal analyzer delivering advanced baseband and RF signal analysis through integrated digital signal processing. The instrument provides spectrum, vector, demodulation, and RF-scope measurements within a modular hardware framework designed for complex signal characterization across communications, wireless, and digital video applications.
Technical Specifications
• Analysis Bandwidth: 36 MHz to 39 MHz
• Baseband Channel: DC to 40 MHz
• Frequency Range: Up to 6 GHz (baseband analysis DC to 40 MHz)
• Signal Capture Memory: Up to 1.2 GB for signal capture and playback
• Digital Demodulators: 24 channels with independent center frequency, symbol rate, filter type, and modulation parameter control
• Input Impedance: Selectable (50 ohms, 75 ohms, or 1 megohm)
• Output Impedance: Selectable (50 ohms or 75 ohms)
– Key Features
• 25 pre-configured measurement setups for GSM (EDGE), cdma2000, W-CDMA, 1xEV-DO, TD-SCDMA, and 802.11a/b/g (WLAN)
• Digital video signal analysis capability
• Direct baseband I & Q input on secondary channel
• Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) tracking over time
• Phase, amplitude, and frequency variation analysis
• Adaptive equalization
• External trigger support
• Active probe power supply
– Interfaces & Integration
• IEEE-1394 (Firewire) PC connectivity
• Compatible with E8491B Firewire VXI Controller
• Supports E1438A 100 MSa/s Digitizer modules with DSP and memory
• 89606B Baseband Input Module compatibility
• Dynamic ADS (Advanced Design System) data linking for simulation integration
• Optional 4-slot VXI mainframe with enhanced power supply (E8408A-001)
• Ship weight: 44 lbs
– Typical Applications
Signal analysis engineers and system integrators employ this analyzer for multi-standard wireless signal characterization, modulation quality assessment, and error analysis in development and production test environments.


















