The Keysight / Agilent 8565EC is a high-performance portable microwave spectrum analyzer offering superior sensitivity, phase noise, and dynamic range over a frequency range of 9 kHz to 50 GHz. Designed for demanding applications such as digital radio and phase noise measurements, it features a color display, rugged MIL-PRF-28800 Class 3 construction, and fast digital resolution bandwidths down to 1 Hz. Time-gated measurements and advanced power measurement functions come standard.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | Color LCD |
| Audio Demodulation | AM and FM |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 327 × 177 × 427 |
| Weight | 17.3 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 50 GHz (30 Hz to 50 GHz with Option 006) |
| Span Range | 0 Hz, 100 Hz to 50 GHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Settings | 1 Hz to 2 MHz (1, 3, 10 sequence) |
| Fast Digital RBWs | 1, 3, 10, 30, 100 Hz |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Settings | 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1, 3, 10 sequence) |
| Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) | ≤ -113 dBc/Hz (@ 1 GHz) |
| Continuous Sweep Range | 30 Hz to 2.9 GHz (with Option 006) |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Safe Input Level (Average Power) | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| Maximum DC Input Voltage | 0 V (DC coupled) |
| 1 dB Gain Compression Point | -5 dBm |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 70 dB |
| Input Attenuator Step Size | 10 dB |
Sweep and Triggering
| 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 Modes | Free Run, Line, Single, Video, External |
Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Measurements | Adjacent channel power, channel power, carrier power, occupied bandwidth percentage, time-gated measurements |
| PC Software Support | E4444A BenchLink software |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | 2.4 mm (male) |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| External Mixer LO Output Connector | SMA (female) |
| External Mixer IF Input Connector | SMA (female) |
| 10 MHz Reference Input | BNC (female) |
| 10 MHz Reference Output | BNC (female) |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vibration and Shock Resistance | MIL-PRF-28800 Class 3 |
| Warm-up Time | 5 minutes |
Physical and Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption (Max) | 180 W |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Reference Aging Rate | ±1 × 10^-7 / year |
Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibrator Frequency | 300 MHz |
| Calibrator Amplitude | -10 dBm |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Log Scale Range | 1 to 15 dB/div (in 1 dB steps) |
| Reference Level Resolution (Log) | 0.1 dB |
| Amplitude Scale Fidelity (Log) | ±0.85 dB maximum (0 to 90 dB range) |
| Linear Scale Fidelity | ±3% of reference level |
| Reference Level Range (Log) | -120 dBm to +30 dBm |
| Reference Level Range (Linear) | 2.2 nV to 7.07 V |
| Reference Level Resolution (Linear) | 0.1% of reference level |
| Amplitude Units | dBm, dBmV, dBµV, Volts, Watts |
Spurious Responses
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Residual Responses | < -90 dBm (f ≥ 1 MHz, 0 dB input attenuation) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| IF Output Frequency | 310.7 MHz |
| Video Output Voltage | 0 to +1 V (into 50 Ω) |
| Sweep Output Voltage | 0 to +10 V |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Voltage Range | 115 VAC (+10%, -25%) or 230 VAC (+10%, -15%) |
| AC Line Frequency | 47 to 440 Hz (115V) / 47 to 66 Hz (230V) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +71 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% relative humidity at 40°C |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | Up to 4,500 m (15,000 ft) |
| Acoustic Noise | < 5.0 Bels (ISO 7779) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Third-Order Intercept (10 MHz to 300 MHz) | > +7 dBm |
| Third-Order Intercept (300 MHz to 2.9 GHz) | > +15 dBm |
| Image Rejection (10 MHz to 2.9 GHz) | > 70 dB |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Color VGA TFT LCD |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMI / RFI Compliance | CISPR Pub 11 Group 1 Class A |
Technology
Spectrum Analysis
Applications
Microwave, RF, Digital Radio, Phase Noise