Agilent/Keysight 8562B

The Agilent/Keysight 8562B is a portable spectrum analyzer delivering high-performance signal analysis from 9 kHz to 22 GHz. Built for engineering, system integration, and laboratory environments, it combines synthesized tuning with digital resolution bandwidth filters and multiple detector modes to characterize signals with -155 dBm typical noise floor and ±0.7 dB amplitude accuracy. The instrument spans -137 dBm to +30 dBm measurement range and executes sweep times from 20 ms to 100 s at 1001 points per trace.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 22 GHz
• Frequency accuracy: ±0.02% ± frequency span/span resolution
• Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence with digital selectable filters
• Video bandwidth: 0.1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence
• Amplitude measurement range: -137 dBm to +30 dBm
• Displayed average noise level: -155 dBm typical at 1 GHz, 10 MHz RBW
• Amplitude accuracy: ±0.7 dB
• Third order intercept: +13 dBm typical
• Second order intercept: +20 dBm typical
• Sweep time: 20 ms to 100 s
• Display resolution: 1001 points per sweep
• RF input impedance: 50 Ohms
• Power requirements: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption: Approximately 200 VA
• Dimensions: 177 mm H × 426 mm W × 473 mm D
• Weight: 19.1 kg
• Display: 6.5-inch color LCD

– Key Features

• Peak, sample, average (RMS), and negative peak detector modes
• AM and FM audio demodulation
• Preselector bypass for improved accuracy at higher frequencies
• Channel power, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, and spurious emissions measurements
• Third-order intercept and harmonic distortion analysis
• Type N female RF input connector
• 10 MHz external reference input (BNC female)
• IF output for external demodulation

– Typical Applications

Signal monitoring, component testing, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) measurements, and spurious signal detection across microwave frequencies.

– Compatibility & Integration

GPIB interface (IEEE-488.2) enables remote control and data transfer. Option 001 provides scalar measurement capability. External tracking generator required for certain measurements.