The Keysight Agilent 8530A is a high-performance, fast, and accurate microwave receiver engineered for both manual and automated antenna measurement and radar cross-section (RCS) measurement applications. Reconfigured from the industry-standard 8510 network analyzer platform, it delivers outstanding sensitivity, broad frequency coverage, and multi-channel versatility without compromising measurement precision.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (GPIB) |
| Display | Color CRT |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 VAC / 198 to 264 VAC, 47 to 66 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm × 222 mm × 560 mm |
| Weight | 21 kg |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz |
| Frequency Extension | Up to 110 GHz |
Measurement Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Linearity | Better than 0.5° over a 70 dB range |
| Magnitude Linearity | Better than 0.06 dB over a 70 dB range |
Data Storage & Buffering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Buffer Capacity | 100,000 measurement points |
Measurement Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Measurement Applications | Antenna measurement, radar cross-section (RCS) measurement |
| Time-Domain Measurement Capability | Optional |
| Multi-Parameter Capability | Supported (allows fast measurements of multiple output antennas) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | -113 dBm at 20 GHz (with 10 Hz IF BW using HP 85320A mixers) |
| Maximum Input Level | -17 dBm (for 0.1 dB compression at 20 GHz) |
| IF Bandwidth Settings | 10 kHz, 1 kHz, 100 Hz, 10 Hz |
| Internal Data Buffer Storage | Up to 100,000 data points |
Receiver Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| IF Input Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Number of IF Input Channels | 5 |
Display & Resolution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Magnitude Display Resolution | 0.001 dB |
| Phase Display Resolution | 0.01° |
Data Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 5000 points/s (single parameter, fast-active mode) |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5-inch (1.44 MB or 720 KB) |
| Supported Disk Formats | LIF, MS-DOS |
System Integration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Microwave Sources | HP 8360 series, HP 8340/8341 series, HP 8350B |
Technology
Superheterodyne Microwave Receiver
Applications
Antenna and Radar Cross-Section (RCS) Measurements