The Keysight (formerly Agilent / HP) 8595E is a versatile, portable RF spectrum analyzer that operates across a frequency range of 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz. Part of the 8590 E-Series, it is designed for ease of use with one-button measurement routines and highly adaptable hardware. It features a split-screen display and a four-slot cardcage that accommodates optional plug-in measurement personalities and hardware interfaces, making it highly configurable for applications ranging from cable TV and broadcast to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless communications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Dual interfaces (configuration/option dependent, e.g., GPIB, RS-232, Parallel) |
| Display | CRT (split screen capable) |
| Calibration Signal | 300 MHz, -20 dBm (±0.4 dB) |
| Internal Demodulation | AM, FM (audio output via internal speaker and headphone jack) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 115 VAC (90-132 V, 47-440 Hz) or 230 VAC (195-250 V, 47-66 Hz), < 500 VA |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 325 × 163 × 427 |
| Weight | 16.4 kg |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 kHz to 3 MHz standard (30 Hz to 300 Hz available via Option 130) |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 30 Hz to 1 MHz |
| Frequency Reference Aging Rate | < 2 × 10^-6 / year (standard); < 1 × 10^-7 / year (Option 004) |
Sweep and Trigger Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time (Span > 0 Hz) | 20 ms to 100 s |
| Sweep Trigger Modes | Free Run, Single, Line, Video, External |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Safe Input Level (Continuous Wave) | +30 dBm (1 W) |
Tracking Generator Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator | Built-in (configuration dependent / optional) |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector | Type-N female |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
Software and Measurement Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Routines | One-button execution (configuration/personality dependent) |
Amplitude & Sensitivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | ≤ -115 dBm (10 MHz to 2.9 GHz), ≤ -112 dBm (2.75 to 6.5 GHz) @ 1 kHz RBW |
| Amplitude Range | DANL to +30 dBm |
| Input Attenuator | 0 to 70 dB (10 dB steps) |
| Reference Level Resolution | 0.01 dB (Log scale), 0.1% (Linear scale) |
| Amplitude Units | dBm, dBmV, dBµV, V, W |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Noise | < -105 dBc/Hz (30 kHz offset, f < 2.9 GHz) |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Zero Span Sweep Time | 20 µs to 100 s |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | < 500 VA |
Measurement & Signal Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Detectors | Normal, Positive Peak, Sample, Negative Peak |
Technology
Spectrum Analysis
Applications
RF and Microwave Measurement, EMC Testing, Cable TV/Broadcast, Component Test, Wireless Communications