The Keysight (formerly Agilent/HP) 8591A is a portable RF spectrum analyzer offering a frequency range of 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz. Part of the 8590 Series, it provides basic RF measurement capabilities with a wide variety of hardware and software options to support specific applications, including tracking generators, precision frequency references, demodulators, and specialized triggering.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (Option 021) or RS-232 (Option 023) |
| Display | CRT |
| Data Storage | Optional memory card reader (Option 003) |
| Warm-up Time | 30 minutes (for guaranteed specifications) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90-132 V (47-440 Hz) / 198-264 V (47-66 Hz) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 325 × 163 × 427 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz |
| Precision Frequency Reference | Available via Option 004 |
Sweep and Trigger Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time | 20 ms to 100 s |
| Fast Time Domain Sweep | Available via Option 101 |
| Time Gated Spectrum Analysis | Available via Option 105 |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω (Standard) / 75 Ω (Option 001) |
Tracking Generator (Option)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator | 50 Ω (Option 010) / 75 Ω (Option 011) |
Display and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Detectors | Quasi-Peak Detection (Option 103) |
| Remote Control Interfaces | HP-IB (Option 021) / RS-232 (Option 023) |
Bandwidth
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) | 1 kHz to 3 MHz (down to 30 Hz with Option 130) |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) | 30 Hz to 1 MHz |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Measurement Range | Displayed average noise level to +30 dBm |
| Maximum Safe Input Level | +30 dBm (1 W) continuous |
| Internal Calibration Signal | 300 MHz, -20 dBm |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector | 50 Ω Type-N (f) standard; 75 Ω BNC (f) with Option 001 |
| IF Output | 21.4 MHz |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C |
Technology
Superheterodyne Spectrum Analysis
Applications
RF Test and Measurement