Repair and Service Evaluation for HP/Agilent spectrum analyzer models 8564E, 8564EC, 85650A, 8565A, 8565E, 8565EC, and 85660B. This diagnostic service identifies repair requirements and assesses operational integrity across a family of RF and microwave measurement instruments. Essential for laboratories and field operations requiring precise frequency analysis and signal characterization.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage
• 8564E/EC: 9 kHz to 40 GHz (optional low-end to 30 Hz)
• 8565E/EC: 9 kHz to 50 GHz (optional low-end to 30 Hz); 8565EC sweeps 9 kHz to 50 GHz
• 8565A: 10 MHz to 22 GHz internal; external mixing to 40 GHz; internal preselection 1.7 GHz to 22 GHz
• 85660B: RF section; associated 8566B operates to 20 Hz
Resolution Bandwidth
• Fast digital RBW: 1 Hz, 3 Hz, 10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100 Hz
• 8565EC: 1 Hz to 3 MHz
• 8565A: 1 kHz to 3 MHz
• 8565E: 1 Hz to 100 Hz
Noise Performance
• 8565EC DANL: -149 dBm/Hz
• 8564E noise floor: -147 dBm
• 8564EC DANL: -130 dBm
• 8565EC phase noise: 100 dB
– Key Features
• Adjacent channel power, channel power, and carrier power measurements
• Occupied bandwidth percentage and time-gated measurement capability
• Digital radio and phase noise measurement personalities
• MIL-T-28800 or MIL-PRF-28800 Class 3 ruggedness rating for harsh environments
– Compatibility & Integration
The 85650A quasi-peak adapter integrates with designated spectrum analyzer platforms. Service evaluation covers all listed models and identifies necessary repairs to restore measurement accuracy and operational performance.
