Agilent/Keysight 8562EC

The Agilent/Keysight 8562EC is a portable spectrum analyzer engineered for RF and microwave signal analysis from 30 Hz to 13.2 GHz. Built to MIL-PRF-28800 Class 3 specifications, it delivers field-grade ruggedness without compromising measurement performance. The instrument combines exceptional sensitivity with wide dynamic range, making it suitable for demanding on-site and laboratory testing.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 13.2 GHz (AC coupled: 100 kHz minimum; DC coupled: 30 Hz minimum)
• Displayed Average Noise Level: −151 dBm/Hz (−151.2 dBm at 1 GHz center frequency, 1 Hz RBW)
• Phase Noise: 148 dB; Compression to Noise (10 MHz–2.9 GHz) >146 dB; Harmonic Distortion (20 MHz–1.45 GHz) >95 dB; Intermodulation (10 MHz–2.9 GHz) >108 dB
• Resolution Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz (digital: 1 Hz to 100 Hz)
• Video Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz
• Input Power Handling: +30 dBm continuous (≥10 dB attenuation); +50 dBm peak pulse (≥30 dB attenuation)
• Power Dissipation: 180 W maximum
• Display: Color LCD
• Dimensions: 337 mm W × 187 mm H × 461 mm D
• Weight: 16.5 kg
• Operating Temperature: −10 °C to +55 °C

– Key Features

• Adjacent channel power, channel power, carrier power, and gated video measurements
• Phase noise and spurious response measurement personalities
• Integrated frequency counter
• AM/FM demodulation with internal speaker
• Dual power input: 90–140 V rms (115 VAC) or 180–250 V rms (230 VAC)
• GPIB and USB/GPIB interfaces for remote operation
• BenchLink software integration (E4444A) for data transfer
• Type-N female RF input, 50 Ω nominal
• Optional APC 3.5 mm input connector and second IF output (310.7 MHz) available

– Typical Applications

Field RF/microwave signal analysis, frequency counter operations, phase noise characterization, spurious emissions measurement, and AM/FM demodulation in portable test scenarios.