The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 8562EC is a high-performance, portable microwave spectrum analyzer designed for demanding R&D and manufacturing environments, specifically optimized for high-speed digital wireless communication applications such as GSM spur testing. Operating over a range of 30 Hz to 13.2 GHz, it features an active-matrix color LCD display, fast digital resolution bandwidths, and rugged MIL-PRF-28800 Class 3 construction.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488) |
| Display | Color active-matrix LCD |
| Audio Demodulation | AM and FM (with internal speaker and front-panel headphone jack) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 337 mm × 187 mm × 461 mm |
| Weight | 16.5 kg |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 30 Hz to 13.2 GHz |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz, 100 Hz to 13.2 GHz |
| Reference Aging Rate (Per Year) | ±1 × 10^-7 |
| Reference Temperature Stability | ±1 × 10^-8 |
| SSB Phase Noise (at 10 kHz Offset) | ≤ -113 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz carrier) |
| SSB Phase Noise (at 100 kHz Offset) | ≤ -117 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz carrier) |
Bandwidth Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 Hz to 2 MHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Steps | 1, 3, 10 sequence |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz |
| RBW Selectivity (60 dB / 3 dB Shape Factor) | < 15:1 (analog RBW 300 Hz to 2 MHz), < 5:1 (digital RBW 1 Hz to 100 Hz) |
Amplitude & Sensitivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Safe Continuous RF Input Power | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| Maximum DC Input Voltage | 0 V (DC coupled) |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 70 dB |
| Input Attenuator Steps | 10 dB |
| 1 dB Gain Compression Point | -5 dBm (10 MHz to 2.9 GHz at input mixer) |
Amplitude Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response (Flatness) (30 Hz to 2.9 GHz) | ±1.0 dB |
| Absolute Amplitude Calibration Accuracy | ±0.3 dB (at 300 MHz) |
| Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty | ±0.5 dB |
Sweep & Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time Range (Span > 0 Hz) | 50 ms to 100 s |
| Sweep Time Range (Zero Span) | 50 µs to 6000 s |
| Sweep Trigger Sources | Free run, Line, Single, Video, External |
| Gated Sweep Capability | Built-in |
Inputs & Outputs (Ports)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | Type-N female |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 ohms nominal |
| Calibrator Output | 300 MHz, -20 dBm |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz |
| First LO Output Level / Connector | SMA female, +16.5 dBm ±2.0 dB |
Measurement & Display Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Displayed Traces | 3 |
| Trace Detector Modes | Peak, Sample, Negative Peak, Normal (Rosenfell) |
Power & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +75 °C |
Input Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input SWR (30 Hz to 2.9 GHz) | < 1.5 (with ≥ 10 dB attenuation) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Steps | 1-3-10 sequence |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Blanking/Gate Output | BNC female, TTL level |
| Sweep Output | BNC female, 0 to +10 V ramp |
Technology
RF & Microwave Spectrum Analysis
Applications
RF & Microwave Testing, GSM Spur Search, Wireless R&D, Manufacturing Test