The Agilent Keysight 8590L is a reliable, low-cost, portable RF spectrum analyzer covering 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz. It is engineered for general-purpose RF testing, incorporating a user-friendly interface, 10 resolution bandwidth filters down to 1 kHz, and an optional tracking generator for scalar component testing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB & Parallel (Option 041) or RS-232 & Parallel (Option 043) |
| Display | CRT monochrome raster scan |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 86 to 127 V AC / 195 to 253 V AC, 47 to 66 Hz, <150 VA power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 325 mm × 184 mm × 461 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz (zero span), 10 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
| Internal Reference Frequency Aging Rate | ±2 ppm/year |
| Internal Reference Frequency Temperature Stability | ±5 ppm |
Bandwidth Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 kHz to 3 MHz in 1, 3, 10 sequence |
| Number of RBW Filters | 8 |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 30 Hz to 1 MHz in 1, 3, 10 sequence |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | -115 dBm to +30 dBm |
| Maximum Safe Input Level (AC) | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | -115 dBm (with 1 kHz RBW) |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 70 dB in 10 dB steps |
| Scale Log Range | 0 to -80 dB |
Sweep and Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time Range (Span > 0 Hz) | 20 ms to 100 s |
| Sweep Trigger Sources | Free Run, Single, Line, Video, External |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | Type N female, 50 ohms (standard) |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 ohms (standard), 75 ohms (Option 001) |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +75 °C |
| Relative Humidity Limit | 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Altitude Limit | 4,600 meters |
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
Available Options and Hardware Configurations
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator Option | Option 015 (9 kHz to 1.8 GHz, 50 ohms) / Option 016 (9 kHz to 1.8 GHz, 75 ohms) |
| 75 Ohm Input Impedance Option | Option 001 |
| GPIB and Parallel Interface Option | Option 041 |
| RS-232 and Parallel Interface Option | Option 043 |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibrator Output Frequency | 300 MHz |
| Calibrator Output Amplitude | -20 dBm ±0.4 dB |
| Second Harmonic Distortion | < -70 dBc for -40 dBm mixer level (>10 MHz) |
| Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion | < -70 dBc for two -30 dBm tones at mixer (>10 MHz) |
| 1 dB Gain Compression | > 0 dBm at mixer (>10 MHz) |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Zero Span Sweep Time Range | 20 ms to 100 s (20 μs to 100 s with Option 101) |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Span Accuracy | ±3% of span |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Log Scale Fidelity | ±0.1 dB/dB over 0 to -80 dB from reference level (maximum ±1.5 dB cumulative over 0 to -70 dB, ±2.5 dB over 0 to -80 dB) |
| Linear Scale Fidelity | ±3% of reference level |
Tracking Generator Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz (Option 010 / 011) |
| Tracking Generator Output Level Range | -1 to -66 dBm (Option 010), +42.8 to -22.2 dBmV (Option 011) |
Demodulation Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AM/FM Demodulation | Available with speaker and headphone jack (Option 102) |
Resolution Bandwidth
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RBW Shape Factor (60 dB/3 dB) | < 15:1 |
Memory & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Memory Storage | Up to 50 states and/or traces |
Amplitude Accuracy & Dynamic Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Residual Responses | < -90 dBm (150 kHz to 1.8 GHz, 0 dB attenuation) |
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Warm-up Time | 30 minutes |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Output | BNC female, 0 to +10 V ramp |
| External Trigger Input | BNC female, TTL levels |
Tracking Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator Harmonics (Option 010) | < -25 dBc (at -1 dBm output level) |
| Tracking Generator Spurious (Option 010) | < -30 dBc |
Technology
Superheterodyne Spectrum Analyzer
Applications
RF and wireless signal monitoring, scalar network analysis, and general-purpose laboratory testing