The Agilent / HP 8564E is a portable, rugged millimeter-wave spectrum analyzer providing measurement capability from 30 Hz to 40 GHz with a single coaxial connection. It combines outstanding phase noise, 1 Hz resolution bandwidths, wide dynamic range, and a precision timebase in a MIL-T-28800 compliant package, offering comprehensive solutions for digital modulation burst signals and adjacent-channel power (ACP) testing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488) |
| Warm-up Time | 5 minutes (typical accuracy) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 115 VAC (47-440 Hz) or 230 VAC (47-66 Hz) |
| Operating Temperature | -10 °C to +55 °C |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Preselected Frequency Range | 2.75 GHz to 40 GHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 Hz to 2 MHz |
| Fast Digital Resolution Bandwidths | 1, 3, 10, 30, and 100 Hz |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz |
| Counter Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Phase Noise (SSB) at 10 kHz Offset | -113 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz center frequency) |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Safe Input Level (Continuous Wave) | +30 dBm (1 W) |
Display and Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Applications (Standard) | Adjacent channel power (ACP), channel power, carrier power, occupied bandwidth percentage, time-gated spectrum analysis |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | 2.4 mm (male) |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Ruggedness Compliance | MIL-T-28800 |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator Frequency | 10 MHz |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibration Signal Frequency | 300 MHz |
| Calibration Signal Amplitude | -10 dBm |
| Display Scale Modes | Logarithmic (1 to 15 dB/div) and Linear |
Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio Demodulation | AM, FM |
Sweep & Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time (Span > 0 Hz) | 50 ms to 100 s |
| Sweep Time (Zero Span) | 50 μs to 100 s |
| Trigger Sources | Free run, line, video, external |
Technology
Superheterodyne Spectrum Analysis
Applications
Millimeter-wave measurement, digital radio testing, phase noise measurement, adjacent-channel power (ACP) analysis