Agilent/Keysight 8564E

The Agilent/Keysight 8564E is a portable spectrum analyzer delivering high-performance RF and microwave measurements across 30 Hz to 40 GHz. Built to MIL-T-28800 rugged standards, it excels in field operations where durability meets measurement precision. The instrument combines exceptional sensitivity with flexible bandwidth control, enabling detailed signal analysis in demanding environments.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency Performance
• Frequency range: 30 Hz to 40 GHz (preselected above 2.75 GHz)
• Continuous sweep span: Up to 40 GHz
• Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 2 MHz (digital RBWs at 1, 3, 10 Hz; selectable 1 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence)
• Video bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence
• Frequency counter resolution: 1 Hz
• Frequency accuracy at 1 GHz: ±135 Hz (after 15-minute warm-up)
• Frequency reference aging: 1 × 10⁻⁷ per year

Signal Detection & Dynamic Range
• Displayed average noise level (DANL): -147 dBm
• Amplitude range: DANL to +30 dBm
• Dynamic range: >10⁸ dB
• Maximum input—continuous average: +30 dBm (1 W, attenuation ≥10 dB)
• Maximum input—peak pulse: +50 dBm (100 W, attenuation ≥30 dB, ≤10 µs pulse, <1% duty cycle)
• Selectivity: 5:1 shape factor; RBW ≥300 Hz <15:1 (-60/-3 dB); RBW ≤100 Hz <5:1 (-60/-3 dB)

Power & Interface
• AC input: 115 V or 230 VAC (90–140 V rms or 180–250 V rms); 47–440 Hz or 47–66 Hz
• Maximum power dissipation: 260 W
• RF input: APC 2.4 mm male, 50 Ω
• First LO output: SMA female, 3.000–6.8107 GHz, +16.5 dBm ±2.0 dB
• IF input: SMA female, 310.7 MHz
• 10 MHz reference: Shared BNC female
• Calibration output, video output, blanking/gate output: BNC connectors
• Probe power: +15 Vdc, –12.6 Vdc, 150 mA max each

– Key Features

• Measurement personalities for digital radio and phase noise analysis
• Adjacent channel power, channel power, carrier power, and occupied bandwidth percentage measurements
• Time-gated measurement capability
• Narrow 5:1 shape factor selectivity for precise signal isolation
• VSWR <1.5:1 (30 Hz to 2.9 GHz) and <2.3:1 (2.9 GHz to 50 GHz) at ≥10 dB attenuation

– Typical Applications

• Field RF and microwave signal characterization
• Modulation analysis and digital radio testing
• Adjacent channel interference assessment
• Phase noise measurements
• Pulsed signal analysis in tactical and mobile environments

– Compatibility & Integration

External trigger input and gate control via shared BNC connector. 10 MHz reference input/output supports frequency synchronization with external systems. Earphone output for audio monitoring.