The Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent / HP) 3588A is a high-performance spectrum analyzer covering the 10 Hz to 150 MHz frequency range. It features an integrated fully-synthesized tracking generator, offering comprehensive frequency-domain and simple scalar network measurements with outstanding frequency resolution and amplitude accuracy.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (HP-IB), Parallel Printer Port, External Keyboard Port (DIN) |
| Display | 9-inch monochrome raster CRT |
| Instrument Type | Swept / FFT Signal Analyzer |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 - 132 V AC (47 - 440 Hz) or 198 - 264 V AC (47 - 66 Hz), 350 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm × 222 mm × 553 mm |
| Weight | 26.0 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 150 MHz |
| Frequency Span Range (Swept) | 10 Hz to 150 MHz |
| Frequency Span Range (Narrowband Zoom) | 1.22 Hz to 40 kHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth (Swept) | 1.1 Hz to 17 kHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth (Narrowband Zoom) | 150 mHz to 311 Hz |
| Internal Reference Frequency | 10 MHz |
| High Stability Reference Aging Rate (Option 1D5) | < 5 x 10^-10 per day |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.003 Hz |
| Maximum Resolution | 150 mHz (0.15 Hz) |
| Sweep Time Range | 100 ms to 100,000 s |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Measurement Range | -137 dBm to +20 dBm (50 Ω) |
| Spurious-Free Dynamic Range | > 80 dB |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 50 dB in 10 dB steps |
| Maximum Safe Input Level (50 Ω) | +20 dBm |
Spectral Purity and Distortions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Noise | <-112 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset |
| Second Harmonic Distortion | <-80 dBc for a -15 dBm input |
| Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion | <-80 dBc for two -15 dBm tones |
| Residual Responses | <-120 dBm (with 50 Ω input termination) |
Tracking Generator Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 150 MHz |
| Tracking Generator Output Level Range | -50 dBm to +15 dBm |
| Tracking Generator Output Level Resolution | 0.1 dB |
| Tracking Generator Source Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Tracking Generator Level Flatness | ±1.0 dB |
| Vector/Scalar Capability | Simple scalar network measurements |
Input and Output Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector | Type-N female |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω or 75 Ω |
| External Reference Input Connector | BNC female |
| External Reference Output Connector | BNC female |
| External Trigger Input Connector | BNC female |
| Tracking Generator Output Connector | BNC female |
Measurement Functions and Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Programmability | HP Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) optional (Option 1C2) |
| Disk Storage | 3.5-inch floppy drive (LIF / MS-DOS formats) |
| Screen Dump Formats | HP-GL, PCX, Raster |
| Trace Display Modes | A, B, A&B, A/B, B-A, Front/Back, Max Hold, Min Hold |
| Markers | Marker, Delta Marker, Noise Marker, Band Power Marker |
| Noise Measurement Units | dBm/Hz, dBV/rHz |
| ADC Resolution | 16-bit |
| Noise Marker Mode | Standard, calculates power density |
| Band Power Measurement | Integrated band power calculation |
| Signal Identification | Built-in frequency counter |
| Trigger Modes | Free Run, External, GPIB |
| Display Scale Units | dBm, dBV, Vrms |
| Sweep Averaging | 1 to 32,767 sweeps |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Voltage | 115 V AC (90 - 132 V) or 230 V AC (198 - 264 V) |
| AC Line Frequency | 47 to 440 Hz (115 V) / 47 to 66 Hz (230 V) |
| Power Consumption | 450 VA maximum |
Physical and Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) at 40 °C |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
| Height | 222 mm |
| Width | 426 mm |
| Depth | 553 mm |
Compliance and Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| High Stability Frequency Reference Option | Option 1D5 |
| 75-ohm Input/Output Impedance Option | Option 1D7 |
| Rackmount Kit Option | Option 1CN |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 1C2 | Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) capability |
| Option 1D6 | Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis |
Rear Panel Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Parallel Printer Port | 25-pin D-sub female, Centronics compatible |
| Keyboard Connector | 5-pin DIN female, supports AT-style keyboard |
RF Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Coupling | DC coupled |
Tracking Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator Harmonic Distortion | <-30 dBc |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Power Output | +15 Vdc and -12.6 Vdc (150 mA max) |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz (±100 ppm) |
| External Reference Input Level | -5 dBm to +15 dBm |
| External Reference Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| External Trigger Input Level | TTL compatible (negative-going edge) |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| External Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Output Level | > 0 dBm into 50 Ω |
| External Monitor Output | 15-pin D-sub RGB, 60 Hz vertical refresh, 24 kHz horizontal refresh |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Disk Drive Media Compatibility | 3.5-inch double-sided, double-density (720 KB) or high-density (1.44 MB) flexible disks |
| Disk Drive File Formats | LIF, MS-DOS |
| Instrument State Storage | 10 non-volatile registers |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| HP-IB Capability Codes | SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2 |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Display Points | 401 horizontal points |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude Limit | Up to 4,572 m (15,000 ft) |
| Storage Altitude Limit | Up to 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
Technology
Swept-tuned & FFT (Narrowband Zoom)
Applications
RF Spectrum Analysis, Scalar Network Analysis