HP 71100C RF Spectrum Analyzer, 100 Hz to 2.9 GHz

The HP 71100C RF spectrum analyzer operates from 100 Hz to 2.9 GHz. Its synthesized performance offers very precise, high-speed tuning, with excellent frequency accuracy, amplitude accuracy, and repeatability.

As part of the Modular Measurement System (MMS) family, you can choose a configuration that best meets your requirements in performance, size, and price. Adding accessories such as a preamplifier or tracking generator is very easy.

For automated testing, the HP 70000 series of spectrum analyzers are compatible with the HP 8566B. Their proven reliability and repeatability allow a three-year calibration cycle, giving you a very low lifetime cost.

[ Features ]

100 Hz to 2.9 GHz
-134 dBm to -131 dBm sensitivity, -156 dBm with optional preamp
HP 8566B Programming Language Compatible
Three-year calibration cycle

[ Specifications ]

Frequency Specifications

Frequency Range:              100 Hz to 2.9 GHz, dc coupled
                              100 kHz to 2.9 GHz, ac coupled
                              Tunable in 1 Hz increments

Frequency Readout Accuracy
Span <=10 MHz:                ±[(freq readout x freq ref accuracy)
                              + 1.0% of span + 10 Hz]
Span >10 MHz 
     Sweep >=20 ms:           ±[(freq readout x freq ref accuracy)
                              + 1.5% of span + 10 Hz]
     Sweep >=10 ms:           ±[(freq readout x freq ref accuracy)
                              + 2.5% of span + 10 Hz]

Frequency Span
Range:                        1 Hz to 2.9 GHz in 0.5% increments
                              and 0 Hz 
Accuracy
     Span <=10 MHz:           ±[1% of span + (span x freq ref
                              accuracy)]
     Span >10 MHz
          Sweep >=50 ms:      ± [1.5% of span + (span x freq ref acc)]
          Sweep >=20 m:       ± [2.5% of span + (span x freq ref acc)]
          Sweep >=10 ms:      ± [4.0% of span + (span x freq ref acc)]

Frequency Reference Accuracy
                              w/HP 70310A                 w/o HP 70310A
Aging:                        <1x10^-7/year                <3x10^-6/year
                              <5x10^-10/day (7-day avg.)

Temperature Drift:            <7x10^-9                     <1x10^-5

Sweep Time
Range (Continuous):           10 ms to 1000 s

with HP 70700A:               Swept freq span: 15 ms to 355 s
                              Fixed freq (zero span) 80 µs to 355 s
                              with 800 trace points


Amplitude Specifications

Frequency Response            Band                      Variation
Peak Variation:               100 Hz to 2.5 GHz	        ±1.0 dB
10 dB attn:                   100 Hz to 2.9 GHz	        ±1.5 dB
	
Referenced to                 100 Hz to 2.5 GHz         ±1.3 dB
300 MHz, -10 dBm              100 Hz to 2.9 GHz         ±1.8 dB
Calibrator
(10 dB attn)

Calibrator Uncertainty:       ±0.3 dB (-10 dBm, 300 MHz)

Input Attenuator	
Range:                        0 to 70 dB range in 10 dB steps 
Switching Repeatability:      ±0.2 dB
	
IF Gain Accuracy:             Gain       20 to 30 °C    0 to 50 °C
                              10 dB      ±0.2 dB        ±0.2 dB		
                              20 dB      ±0.2 dB        ±0.2 dB
                              30 dB      ±0.2 dB        ±0.3 dB
                              40 dB      ±0.2 dB        ±0.5 dB
                              50 dB      ±0.2 dB        ±0.6 dB

Scale Fidelity                Bandwidth                 Fidelity
Log, corrected
HP 70902A:                    10 Hz                     ±0.7 dB
(0 to 90 dB)                  30 Hz to 100 kHz	        ±0.5 dB
                              300 kHz                   ±0.7 dB

Resolution Bandwidth          (3 dB, synchronously tuned)	
Range:                        10 Hz to 300 kHz (HP 70902A)
                              100 kHz to 3 MHz (HP 70903A)
                              (1, 3, 10 sequence and 10% increments 
                              except 3 kHz to 10 kHz)
Accuracy:                     ±20%

Video Bandwidth
Range:                        3 Hz to 300 kHz (HP 70902A)
(1, 3, 10 sequence)           300 Hz to 3 MHz (HP 70903A)

Accuracy:                     ±20% (characteristic)

Marker Resolution:            ±0.03 dB


Noise

Displayed Average 
Noise Level
(0 dB attn)                   Band                    DANL
10 Hz Res BW:                 10 MHz to 2.0 GHz       <-134 dBm
                              2.0 GHz to 2.9 GHz      <-131 dBm
with HP 70621A                0 MHz to 2.9 GHz        <-156 dBm
100 kHz Res BW:               For freq >1 MHz, displayed average  		
                              noise level is 40 dB higher than the 		
                              above.

False Signals

Spectral Purity
Noise Sidebands
at 10 kHz Offset:             <-108 dBc/Hz
Line and System	
Related Sidebands:            <-65 dBc

Spurious Responses            Input                 Spurious
For mixer level <=-40 dBm     100 Hz to 10 MHz      <-60 dBc
All spurious responses,       10 MHz to 2.9 GHz     <-70 dBc
except as listed below,
are less than these
values (10 dB attn)

Second Harmonic Distortion
For mixer level               Band                  Second Harmonic
<=-40 dBm                     100 Hz to 10 MHz      <-60 dBc
(10 dB attn)                  10 MHz to 2.9 GHz     <-70 dBc

Third Order Intermodulation Distortion
for two signals               Center	            Intermod       Equiv
each <=-30 dBm                Frequency             Products       TOI  
at mixer (10 dB attn)         100 Hz to 10 MHz      <-66 dBc       +3 dBm
                              10 MHz to 2.9 GHz     <-70 dBc       +5 dBm

Image Responses               <=-90 dBc for RF input levels <=0 dBm at
                              6,42.8, and 642.8 MHz offset (10 dB attn)

Residual Responses            Range                 Responses
(0 dB input attn              10 MHz to 2.9 GHz     <-100 dBm
with input terminated)

Declarations of Conformity

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[ Ordering ]

HP 71100C RF Spectrum Analyzer, 100 Hz to 2.9 GHz Opt 006 Delete HP 70902A 10 Hz to 300 kHz BW IF section (Must order HP 70903A IF section) Opt 110 Delete HP 70310A precision frequency reference Opt 121 Add distribution amplifier to HP 70310A Opt 122 Delete ovenized oscillator from HP 70310A Rack Mounting Options Opt 810 Slide kit for both HP 70001A mainframe and HP 70004A display/mainframe Opt 908 Flange kit to mount without handles Opt 913 Flange kit to mount with handles

HP 70621A preamplifier for better sensitivity HP 70300A RF tracking generator, 20 Hz to 2.9 GHz

All orders include the following:
HP 70001A, HP 70004A, HP 70310A, HP 70900B, HP 70902A, HP 70904A, and user documentation.

[ Key Literature ]

HP 70875A Noise Figure Measurement Personality, Product Overview ( PDF)
HP 41800A Active Probe (5 Hz TO 500 MHz), Data Sheet ( PDF)

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