The Keysight (formerly Agilent/HP) 8562E is a high-performance portable spectrum analyzer operating from 30 Hz to 13.2 GHz. Designed for fast DLP execution and robust dynamic range, it provides a Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) of -151 dBm and features precision 1 Hz to 100 Hz digitally implemented resolution bandwidths to optimize measurement speed. Compliant with MIL-T-28800 ruggedness standards, the 8562E is well-suited for demanding manufacturing, R&D, and wireless communication applications, offering advanced capabilities like adjacent channel power, channel power, and gated video measurements as standard.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488) |
| Display | Monochrome CRT |
| Warm-up Time | 5 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 55 °C |
| Weight | 20 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 30 Hz to 13.2 GHz (Continuous sweep) |
| Frequency Readout Accuracy | Span > 0: ±(Frequency Readout × Frequency Reference Error + 5% × Span + 15% × RBW + 10 Hz) |
| Sweep Time Range | 50 ms to 100 s (Span > 0 Hz); 50 μs to 6000 s (Zero Span) |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 Hz to 2 MHz (1, 3, 10 sequence) |
| Digital RBW Filters | 1 Hz to 100 Hz |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz |
| Phase Noise (SSB) at 10 kHz Offset | -113 dBc/Hz (Typical, f = 1 GHz) |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Safe Input Level (Continuous Wave) | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| Maximum Safe Input Level (DC Voltage) | 0 Vdc (Standard DC coupled) |
| Display Range (Linear Scale) | 10 divisions |
| Reference Level Range | -119.9 dBm to +30.0 dBm |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 70 dB |
| Input Attenuator Step Size | 10 dB |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | Type-N (Female) |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| 10 MHz Reference Input | BNC (Female), -2 to +10 dBm |
| 10 MHz Reference Output | BNC (Female), 0 dBm nominal |
| External Trigger Input | BNC (Female) |
General and Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 180 W |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Shock and Vibration Tolerance | MIL-T-28800 rugged |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Span Accuracy | ±1% |
| Internal Timebase Aging Rate | 1 × 10⁻⁷ / year |
| Zero Span Sweep Time | 50 μs to 6000 s |
| Non-Zero Span Sweep Time | 50 ms to 100 s |
Amplitude & Dynamic Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibrator Signal | 300 MHz, -10 dBm |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| IF Output Frequency | 310.7 MHz |
| Video Output | 0 to 1 V full scale (into 50 Ω) |
| Probe Power | +15 Vdc, -12.6 Vdc, 150 mA max |
| Audio Demodulation | AM and FM (with built-in speaker and front-panel earphone jack) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -51 °C to +71 °C |
Dynamic Range & Spurious
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Residual Responses | < -90 dBm (0 dB input attenuation, > 200 kHz) |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time Accuracy (Span > 0 Hz) | ±10% |
| Sweep Time Accuracy (Zero Span) | ±1% |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC / EMI Compliance | MIL-STD-461C, CISPR 11 / EN 55011 Group 1 Class A |
Technology
Spectrum Analysis
Applications
Wireless communication testing, RF/microwave manufacturing, R&D