HP 8566B Spectrum Analyzer, 100 Hz to 22 GHz

Product Summary

The HP 8566B is a high-performance, 100 Hz to 22 GHz spectrum analyzer for bench and ATE use. Its frequency range can be extended to 325 GHz using external mixers. The exceptional frequency stability of the HP 8566B permits measurements with a 10 Hz bandwidth. This narrow resolution bandwidth yields noise levels as low as -135 dBm. Excellent frequency stability, sensitivity, and frequency reference accuracy combine to allow very accurate measurement of small signals in the presence of large ones. Multiple traces can be displayed to measure residual FM or drift, or to conduct real-time surveillance over a wide frequency range. Analyzer control settings can be saved in non-volatile memory. Complex measurement routines can be created on an external controller, stored in the analyzer's user RAM, and executed using a single custom softkey. By adding measurement accessories and options, the HP 8566B fits into many applications, including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, broadband signal surveillance, and component stimulus-response testing.

Product Features

• 100 Hz to 22 GHz coverage with synthesizer accuracy

• 2 to 22 GHz preselected range

• Measurements to 325 GHz with external mixers

• Exceptional frequency stability and sensitivity

• Up to four trace markers with amplitude and frequency readout

• Stores traces, instrument states and custom downloadable programs (DLPs)

Product Specifications

Frequency Specifications
Frequency Range:		100 Hz to 22 GHz with internal mixer; 
				extendible to 110 GHz with HP 11970 
				external mixers, to 75 GHz with HP 11974 
				series preselected mixers, and to 325 GHz 
				with mixers from other suppliers

Frequency Span:			0 Hz, 100 Hz to 22 GHz, variable in 
				approximately 1% increments

Frequency Reference Error:	Aging rate, <1 x 10e-9/day, 2.5 x 10e-7/year

Center Frequency Readout Accuracy
Spans <= n x 5 MHz:		±(2% of frequency span + frequency 
				reference error x center frequency + 10 Hz)
Spans > n x 5 MHz:		±(2% of frequency span + n x 100 kHz + 
				frequency reference error x center frequency) 
				where n is the harmonic mixing number, 
				depencing on center frequency:
					n  Center Frequency
					1  100 Hz to 5.8 GHz
					2  5.8 to 12.5 GHz
					3  12.5 to 18.6 GHz
					4  > 18.6 GHz
				(After adjusting frequency zero, add 30% 
				of RES BW setting if error correction 
				is not used.)

Zero Span:			±(frequency reference error x center frequency)

Resolution Bandwidth:		3 dB bandwidths of 10 Hz to 3 MHz in 
				a 1, 3, 10 sequence

Bandwidth Selectivity, 60 dB/3 dB ratio (63 dB bandwidth available with Opt 462)
	30 Hz to 1 kHz:		<12:1
	3 kHz to 30 kHz:	<13:1
	100 kHz to 3 MHz:	<15:1

Bandwidth Shape:		synchronously tuned, 4- or 5-pole filters, 
				approximately Gaussian shape

Video Bandwidth:		1 Hz to 3 MHz in a 1, 3, 10 sequence

Stability
Residual FM (typical peak-to-peak, fundamental mixing mode):
				< 50 kHz peak-to-peak, 
				frequency span > 5 MHz

Noise Sidebands (center frequency 100 Hz to 5.8 GHz):	
				320 Hz offset, < -80 dBc/Hz; 
				1 kHz offset, < -85 dBc/Hz; 
				10 kHz offset, < -90 dBc/Hz; 
				100 kHz offset, <-105 dBc/Hz

Drift (typical, after 1 hour warm-up at stabilized temperature):
				<10 Hz/min of sweep time, 
				frequency span <= 100 kHz; 
				< 500 Hz/min of sweep time, 
				frequency span 100 kHz to 5 MHz; 
				< 5 kHz/min of sweep time, 
				frequency span >= 5 MHz


Amplitude Specifications
Amplitude Range
	1 MHz to 2.5 GHz:	-134 to +30 dBm
	2 to 5.8 GHz:		-132 to +30 dBm
	5.8 to 12.5 GHz:	-125 to +30 dBm
	12.5 to 18.6 GHz:	-119 to +30 dBm
	18.6 to 22 GHz:		-114 to +30  dBm

Log Display Range:		1, 2, 5, or 10 dB/division for 
				10, 20, 50, or 90 dB displays, respectively

Scale Fidelity:			±0.1 dB/dB over 0 to 80 dB display 
				(20° to 30°C); 
	>=30 Hz RBW		< ±1.0 dB max. over 0 to 80 dB display; 
	>=30 Hz RBW		< ±1.5 dB max. over 0 to 90 dB display

Calibrator Uncertainty:		±0.3 dB

Frequency Response (10 dB input atten):
	100 Hz to 2.5 GHz:	±0.6 dB
	2 to 12.5 GHz:		±1.7 dB
	12.5 to 20 GHz:		±2.2 dB
	20 to 22 GHz:		±3.0 dB

Gain Compression (<= -5 dBm at mixer)
	100 Hz to 22 GHz:	<1.0 dB

Displayed Average Noise Level (0 dB input atten, 10 Hz res BW):
	Unpreselected		
		100 Hz to 50 kHz:	< -95 dBm
		50 kHz to 1 MHz: 	< -112 dBm
		1 MHz to 2.5 GHz:	< -134 dBm 
	Preselected:			
		2 to 5.8 GHz:	 	< -132 dBm
		5.8 to 12.5 GHz: 	< -125 dBm
		12.5 to 18.6 GHz:	< -119 dBm
		18.6 to 22 GHz:		< -114 dBm
 

Spectral Purity Specifications
Spurious Responses:		< -70 dBc for mixer levels <= -40 dBm

Second Harmonic Distortion
Unpreselected, mixer levels <= -40 dBm:
	100 Hz to 2.5 GHz:	< -70 dBc
	50 to 700 MHz:		< -80 dBc
Preselected, mixer levers <= -10 dBm
	2 to 22 GHz:		< -100 dBc

Third Order Intercept (TOI)
	100 Hz to 5 MHz:	> +5 dBm
	5 MHz to 5.8 GHz:	> +7 dBm
	5.8 to 18.6 GHz:	> +5 dBm

Image Responses
	2 to 18.6 GHz:		< -70 dBc
	18.6 to 20 GHz:		< -60 dBc
	20 to 22 GHz:		< -50 dBc

Multiple Responses
	2 to 22 GHz:		< -70 dBc

Out-of-Band Responses
	2 to 22 GHz (tuned freq.):	
				< -60 dBc

Residual Responses (0 dB input atten, no input signal)
	100 Hz to 5.8 GHz:	< -100 dBm
	5.8 to 12.5 GHz:	< -95 dBm
	12.5 to 18.6 GHz:	< -85 dBm
	18.6 to 22 GHz:		< -80 dBm


				

Sweep Time Specifications
Zero Span:			1 µs to 1500 s

Swept:				20 ms to 1500 s

Accuracy:			±10% <= 200 s sweep times; 
				±30% > 200 s sweep times

Trigger:			Free run, line, video, external, continuous, 
				and single

General Specifications
Environmental
Temperature
	Operating:		0° to 55°C
	Storage:		-40° to +75°C

Humidity:			Operation type-tested to 95% RH, 
				25° to 40°C

EMI:				Conducted and radiated interference is 
				within the requirements of MIL-STD-461C, 
				Part 7, REO2 and CEO3 (Air Force), 
				and the requirements of CISPR Pub. 11, 
				FTZ 526/527/79, VDE 0871

Power Requirements:		100, 120, 220, or 240Vac (+5%, -10%),
				50 to 60 Hz or 400 Hz with Opt 400

Warm-up Time Operation:	30 min. from cold start 
				(0° to 55°C)

Frequency Reference:		Frequency within 1 x 10e-8 of 
				final stable frequency within 30 min.

Size (without handles):		425.5 mm W x 279.4 mm H x 598.5 mm D
				(16.75 in x 11 in x 23.56 in)

Weight:				Net, 50 kg (112 lb)

Product Ordering Information

HP 8566B	Spectrum Analyzer
   Opt 002	Turbo High-Speed Processing
   Opt R02	Turbo Retrofit Kit
   Opt 016	Installed EMI Receiver Functions
   Opt 400	400 Hz Power-Line Frequency Operation
   Opt W30	Three-Year Customer Return Repair
   Opt W32	Three-Year Customer Return Calibration
   Opt W50	Five-Year Customer Return Repair
   Opt W52	Five-Year Customer Return Calibration
   Opt 462	Impulse Bandwidths for EMI Measurements
   Opt 562	Retrofit Impulse Bandwidth
   Opt 010	Rack Mount Slide Kit
   Opt 8ZE	Refurbished Equipment
   Opt 908	Rank Flange Kit (instrument without handle)
   Opt 913	Rank Flange Kit (instrument with handle)
   Opt 910	Add Extra Set of User's Manuals
   Opt 915	Add Service Manuals
   Opt 031	German Operating Manual
   Opt 080	Information Card in Japanese
   Opt 081	Information Card in French
   Opt 1BN	MIL-STD-45622A Calibration Certification
   Opt 1BP	MIL-STD-45622A Calibration Certification with Test Data
HP 8566AB	Retrofit Kit to ConvertHP 8566A to HP 8566B

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