The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 8592L is a portable microwave spectrum analyzer designed to offer frequency-accurate RF and microwave measurements. Covering a wide frequency range up to 22 GHz, it features an easy-to-use interface with over 200 built-in functions, dual-interface options for remote control and printing, and dedicated measurement routines.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Optional dual interfaces: Option 041 (GPIB and Parallel) or Option 043 (RS-232 and Parallel) |
| Display | Monochrome CRT |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 86 to 127 V AC / 195 to 250 V AC, 47 to 66 Hz, < 150 VA |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 373 mm × 188 mm × 461 mm (with handle, feet, and bumpers) |
| Weight | 15.6 kg |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 22 GHz |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz (zero span), 50 kHz to 22 GHz |
| Frequency Reference Aging Rate | ±2 x 10^-6 / year |
| Frequency Reference Temperature Stability | ±5 x 10^-6 |
| Sweep Time Range (Span > 0 Hz) | 20 ms to 100 s |
| Sweep Time Range (Zero Span) | 20 µs to 100 s |
| Sweep Trigger Sources | Free Run, Single, Line, Video, External |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | -112 dBm to +30 dBm |
| Maximum Safe RF Input Power | +30 dBm (1 Watt) |
| Maximum Safe DC Input Voltage | 0 V DC |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | -112 dBm @ 1 GHz (with 1 kHz RBW) |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 70 dB |
| Input Attenuator Steps | 10 dB |
| Reference Level Range | -120 dBm to +30 dBm |
| Log Display Scale | 1, 2, 5, 10 dB/division |
| Linear Display Scale | Linear scale (V, W, A) |
Resolution and Video Bandwidths
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 kHz to 3 MHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth Steps | 1, 3, 10 sequence |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 30 Hz to 1 MHz |
| Video Bandwidth Steps | 1, 3, 10 sequence |
Front Panel Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | Type-N female (50 ohm, standard) |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Calibrator Output Power Level | -20 dBm |
| Calibrator Output Frequency | 300 MHz |
| Calibrator Connector Type | BNC female |
Rear Panel Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Video Output | 0 to 1 V |
| Auxiliary IF Output | 21.4 MHz, BNC female |
| Sweep Output | 0 to 10 V ramp, BNC female |
| 10 MHz Reference Input | BNC female |
| 10 MHz Reference Output | BNC female |
Measurement and Display Functions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Modes | Clear/Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, View, Blank |
| Number of Measurement Traces | 3 (Trace A, Trace B, Trace C) |
| Trace Detection Modes | Peak, Sample, Negative Peak |
| Marker Functions | Normal, Delta, Marker to CF, Marker to Ref Level, Marker Noise, Counter |
| One-Button Measurement Routines | Adjacent Channel Power (ACP), Signal Bandwidth, Third Order Intercept (TOI) |
| Internal Save/Recall Registers | Up to 228 states and traces |
Power and Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (without handle/feet) | 325 mm W × 163 mm H × 427 mm D |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +75 °C |
| Humidity Limits | 95% RH @ 40 °C |
| Altitude Limits | 4,572 m (operating) |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | < 150 VA (without options) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Microwave Input Tuning | Unpreselected |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Graticule | 8 x 10 division |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | Conforms to CISPR Publication 11 and EN 55011 Class A |
| Safety Standards | Designed in accordance with IEC 348 and UL 1244 |
Dynamic Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion | <-70 dBc (for two -30 dBm tones at the input mixer, >10 MHz) |
| Second-Harmonic Distortion (10 MHz to 2.9 GHz) | <-70 dBc (for -30 dBm tone at the input mixer) |
| 1 dB Gain Compression | >-10 dBm (for mixer level, >10 MHz) |
| Residual Responses (150 kHz to 6.4 GHz) | <-90 dBm (0 dB RF attenuation, terminated input) |
| Residual Responses (6.4 to 22 GHz) | <-80 dBm (0 dB RF attenuation, terminated input) |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Preselector Tuning Range | None (unpreselected) |
| Span Accuracy (Span <= 10 MHz) | ±2% of span |
Amplitude Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response (9 kHz to 2.9 GHz) | ±1.5 dB (referred to 300 MHz cal signal) |
| Linear Scale Fidelity | ±3% of Reference Level |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 1D5 Frequency Reference Aging Rate | <±1 x 10^-7 per year |
| Option 130 Resolution Bandwidth Range | 30 Hz to 3 MHz |
| Option 041 Interface | GPIB and Parallel Printer Interface |
| Option 043 Interface | RS-232 and Parallel Printer Interface |
Technology
Superheterodyne Spectrum Analyzer
Applications
Microwave and RF Signal Analysis, Spectral Purity Testing, General-Purpose Laboratory Measurement