HP 8592L Portable Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 22/26.5 GHz

The HP 8592L is a low-cost, but full-featured, frequency accurate microwave spectrum analyzer designed to meet your general purpose measurement needs. The easy-to-use interface provides access to more than 200 built-in functions.

[ Features ]

Frequency counter: Eliminate the need for a separate frequency counter with the built-in frequency counter with ą2.1 kHz accuracy at 1 GHz (ą7.6 kHz from 0 to 50° C).
Multiple resolution bandwidth filters: Optimize the tradeoffs of speed, sensitivity and the separation of closely spaced signals with your choice of 10 resolution bandwidth filters beginning at 1 kHz.
142 dB amplitude measurement range: Measures signals directly with -112 dBm to +30 dBm amplitude measurement range.
One-button measurement routines: Save time, setup, and training with one button measurement routines such as Adjacent Channel Power, signal bandwidth and Third Order Intercept (TOI).
Phase noise of 105 dBc/Hz at 30 kHz offset: Uncover small signals close to carriers with an internal phase noise that will not get in your way.
Dual interfaces: Operate remotely and print directly with the optional dual interfaces that combine either an HP-IB or RS-232 port with a parallel (Centronics) port.

[ Specifications ]

Frequency Specifications
Frequency Range
    Band		LO Harmonic = N		Range
    0			1			9 kHz to  2.9 GHz
    1			1			2.75 to  6.5 GHz
    2			2			6.0 to 12.8 GHz
    3			3			12.4 to 19.4 GHz
    4			4			19.1 to 22 GHz
    4			4 (Opt 026, 027)	19.1 to 26.5 GHz
Frequency Accuracy
Frequency Reference
    Aging: 			ą2 x 10e-6/year
    Temperature Stabililty: 	ą5 x 10e-6
    Initial Achievable Accuracy:ą0.5 x 10e-6
Frequency Readout Accuracy (start, stop, center, marker): 
				ą(frequency readout x freq ref error +  
				span accuracy + 1% of span +  
				20% of RBW + 100 Hz x N)
Marker Frequency Counter Accuracy
    Span <=10MHz x N: 		ą(marker freq x freq ref error + 
				counter resolution + 100 Hz x N)
    Span >10 MHz x N:		ą(marker freq x freq ref error + 
				counter resolution + 1 kHz x N)
    Counter Resolution
	Span  <=10 MHz x N: 	Selectable from 10 Hz to 100 kHz
	Span  >10 MHz x N: 	Selectable from 100 Hz to 100 kHz
Frequency Span
Range: 				0 Hz (zero span) and [10 kHz x N]  
				to 19.25 GHz (to 23 GHz Opt 026,027)
Resolution: 			Four digits or 20 Hz x N, whichever 
				is greater
Accuracy
    Span <=10 MHz x N: 		ą2% of span
    Span >10 MHz x N: 		ą3% of span
Sweep Time
Range
    Span = 0 Hz or >10 kHz: 	20 ms to 100 s
Accuracy:			ą3%
Sweep Trigger: 			Free run, single, line, video, 
				external

Bandwidth Filters
Resolution Bandwidths: 		1 kHz to 3 MHz (3 dB) in 1, 
				3, 10 sequence; 9 kHz and 120 kHz 
				(6 dB) EMI bandwidths. 
    Accuracy: 			ą20%
    Selectivity (characteristic)
	-60 dB/-3 dB: 		3 to 10 kHz 		15:1
				100 kHz to 3 MHz 	15:1
				1 kHz, 30 kHz 		16:1
Video Bandwidth Range: 		30 Hz to 1 MHz in 1, 3, 10 sequence 
				
Stability
Noise Sidebands (1 kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW, sample detector)
	>10 kHz offset from CW signal: 	<=-90 dBc/Hz + 20 log N 
	>20 kHz offset from CW signal:	<=-100 dBc/Hz + 20 log N
	>30 kHz oftset from CW signal: 	<=-105 dBc/Hz + 20 log N
Residual FM
	1 kHz RBW, 1 kHz VBW: 	<=(250 x N) Hz p-p in 100 ms
System Related Sidebands (>30 kHz offset from CW signal): 
				<=-65 dBc + 20 log N
Comb Generator
	Fundamental:		100 MHz
	Frequency Accuracy:	ą0.007%


Amplitude Specifications
Amplitude Range
Measurement Range: 		Displayed average noise level to +30 dBm
Maximum Safe Input (input attenuator >=10 dB)
    Average Continuous Power: 	+30 dBm (1 W)
    Peak Pulse Power: 		+50 dBm (100 W) for < 10 ľs pulse width 
				and <1% duty cycle, input atten >=30 dB	 		
    DC: 			0V 
Gain Compression (>10 MHz): 	<=0.5 dB (total power at input 
				mixer = -10 dBm)
Displayed Average Noise Level 	(input terminated, 0 dB atten, 30 Hz VBW
				or 1 Hz VBW with Opt 130, sample detector)

				1kHz RBW
    400 kHz to 2.9 GHz		<=-112 dBm
    2.75 GHz to 6.5 GHz		<=-114 dBm
    6.0 GHz to 12.8 GHz		<=-102 dBm
    12.4 GHz to 19.4 GHz	<=-98 dBm
    19.1 GHz to 22 GHz		<=-92 dBm
  
  Option 026/027
    19.1 to 26.5 GHz		<=-87 dBm
Display Range
    Log scale: 			0 to -70 dB from ref level is calibrated;
	 			0.1, 0.2, 0.5 dB/div and 1 to 20 dB/div 
				in 1 dB steps; 8 div displayed
    Linear Scale:		8 divisions
    Scale Units: 		dBm, dBmV, dBľV, V, W
Marker Readout Resolution
    Log Scale: 			0.05 dB
    Linear Scale: 		0.05% of ref level
Reference Level
    Range: 			Same as amplitude range
    Resolution: 		ą0.01 dB for log scale; ą0.12% 
				of ref level for linear scale
    Accuracy: 			ą0.3 dB at -20 dBm
    	0 to -59.9 dBm: 	ą(0.3 dB + 0.01 x dB from -20 dBm)
Spurious Responses
Second Harmonic Distortion
    >10 MHz to 2.9 GHz: 	<-70 dBc for -40 dBm tone at input mixer
    >2.75 GHz:			<-100 dBc for -10 dBm tone at mixer (or below DANL)
Third-order Intermodulation
    >10 MHz: 			<-70 dBc for two -30 dBm tones at
    				input and >50 kHz separation
Other Input-Related Spurious (>=30 kHz offset, -20 dBm tone at input mixer)
    Applied Freq <=18 GHz:	<-65 dBc
    Applied Freq <=22 GHz:	<-60 dBc
Residual Responses (input terminated, 0 dB attenuation)
    150 kHz to 6.5 GHz: 	<-90 dBm	
Frequency Response (10 dB input attenuation)
Absolute (referenced to 300 MHz CAL OUT): 
				ą1.5 dB to ą5.0 dB (preselector peaked)
Relative (referenced to midpoint between highest and lowest 
frequency response deviations): ą1.0 dB to ą2.0 dB (preselector peaked)
Calibrator Output Amplitude:	-20 dBm ą0.4 dB 
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty (ref to 3 kHz RBW, 
at ref level)
    3 kHz to 3 MHz RBW:		ą0.4 dB
    1 kHz RBW: 			ą0.5 dB
Log to Linear Switching:	ą0.25 dB at ref level
Display Scale Fidelity
Log Incremental Accuracy (0 to -60 dB from ref level):
    				ą0.4 dB/4 dB
Log Maximum Cumulative (0 to -70 dB from ref level):
    				ą(0.4 + 0.01 x dB from ref level)
Linear Accuracy: 		ą3% of ref level

General Specifications

Environmental
MIL-T-28800: 			Has been type-tested to the 
				environmental specifications of 
				MIL-T-28800 Class 5
Temperature
    Operating: 			0°C to +55°C
    Storage: 			-40°C to +75°C
EMI Compatibility: 		Conducted and radiated interference 
				CISPR Pub.11/1990 Group 1 Class A
Audible Noise: 			<37.5 dBA pressure and <5.0 Bels power
	 			(ISODP7779)
Power Requirements
On (line 1): 			90 to 132 V rms, 47 to 440 Hz
				195 to 250 V rms, 47 to 66 Hz
				Power consumption <500 VA; <180 W
Standby (line 0): 		Power consumption <7 W
Memory
User Program Memory (nominal): 	238 KB nonvolatile RAM
Data Storage (nominal) 
Internal: 			50 traces, 8 states
External
    Memory Cards: 		HP 85700A (32 KB), 24 traces or 32 
				states
				HP 85702A (128 KB), 99 traces or 128 
				states
    Video Cassette Recorder: 	Continuous video recording of display 
				supported through composite video 
				output
Size (nominal, without handle, feet, or cover): 
				325 mm W x 163 mm H x 427mm D
Weight: 			15.9 kg

Environmental:			Type tested to the environmental 
				specifications of MIL-T-28800 Class 5

Declarations of Conformity

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[ Ordering ]

HP 8592L       Portable Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 22/26.5 GHz

Options
General
   Opt 003     Memory/Measurement Card Reader
   Opt 015     Protective Soft Tan Carrying/Operating Case
   Opt 016     Protective Soft Yellow Carrying/Operating Case
   Opt 026     26.5 GHz Frequency Extension, APC 3.5 mm Connector
   Opt 027     26.5 GHz Frequency Extension, Type-N Connector
   Opt 040     Front Panel Protective Cover with Storage and CRT Sun Shield
   Opt 041     HP-IB and Parallel Printer Interfaces
   Opt 042     Protective Soft Carrying Case/Backpack
   Opt 043     RS-232 and Parallel Printer Interfaces
   Opt 908     Rackmount Kit without Handles
   Opt 909     Rackmount Kit with Handles

Cable TV
   Opt 711     50/75 ohm Matching Pad/100 Vdc Block

Warranty and Support
   Opt 0Q8     Factory Service Training
   Opt UK6     Commercial Calibration Certificate with Test Data
   Opt AB*     Quick Reference Guide in Local Languages
   Opt W30     Two Additional Years Return-to-HP Service
   Opt W32     Two Additional Years Return-to-HP Calibration
   Opt 915     Component Level Information and Service Guide

Most options can be retrofitted. Please contact your local
HP sales representative.

Application Measurement Cards/Personalities
(Requires Opt 003 Memory/Measurement Card Reader)

HP 85700A     Blank 32-KB Memory Card
HP 85702A     Blank 128-KB Memory Card
HP 85713A     Digital Radio Measurement Personality
HP 85721A     Cable TV Measurement Personality
HP 85921A     Cable TV PC Software for HP 85721A

For complete information, please contact your local HP sales
representative.


For Scalar Measurements
HP 86044A      50 Ohm trans./reflection test set (Option H10)
HP 85630A      Scalar 50 Ohm transmission/reflection test set
HP 86205A      50 Ohm RF bridge (type-N(f), 300 kHz to 6 GHz, 1.5 dB +0.1 dB/GHz insertion loss)
HP 86207A      75 Ohm RF bridge (type-N(f), 300 kHz to 3 GHz, 1.5 dB +0.1 dB/GHz insertion loss)

For EMC Measurements
HP 11945A      Close field probe set (9 kHz to 1 GHz) (with Option E51)17
HP 11947A      Transient limiter (BNC(f) to type-N(m), 9 kHz to 200 MHz, 10 dB insertion loss)
HP 11951A      Option 12D infrared controller

Printers
HP C2634A      HP DeskJet 320 portable color printer (parallel interface)
HP C2162A      HP DeskJet 540 monochrome/color printer (parallel interface)
HP C2164A      HP DeskJet 660C color printer (parallel interface)
HP C2003A      HP LaserJet 4L printer (parallel interface)
HP C2005A      HP LaserJet 4P printer (parallel & serial interfaces)

Cables (Serialinterface requires HP 82221P cable, Option 023 only)
HP 10833A      HP-IB cable (1 meter)
HP 24542U      RS-232 cable 3 meter (9 pin F to 9 pin F) Option 043 only
               or RS-232 9 pin PC connection to analyzer)
HP 24542G      RS-232 cable 3 meter (25 pin M to 9 pin F) Option 043 only
               or RS-232 25 pin PC or printer connection to analyzer)
HP 24542M      RS-232 cable 3 meter (25 pin M to 9 pin F) Option 043 only
               or RS-232 25 pin modem connection to analyzer)
HP C2932A      RS-232 cable 3 meter (9 pin M to 9 pin F) Option 043 only
               or serial 9 vin LaserJet 4P/4Plus connection to analyzer)
HP 13242G      RS-232 cable (5 meter) (for Option 023 only)
HP C2950A      Parallel printer cable (2 meter)

Converters
HP ITEL-45CHVU HP-IB/Parallel converter (North America, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan)
HP ITEL-45CHVU HP-IB/Parallel converter (Continental Europe, U.K., Australia, and South 			Africa) (requires HP F1011A AC adapter)

Amplifiers and Preamplifiers
HP 8447D       Preamplifier (100 kHz to 1.3 GHz, >25 dB gain)
HP 8447E       Power amplifier (100 kHz to 1.3 GHz, 22 dB gain)
HP 8447F       Preamplifier-power amplifier (HP 8447D & 8447E in a single package)
HP 87405A      Preamplifier (10 MHz to 3.0 GHz, 24 dB gain)
HP 10855A      Broadband preamplifier (2 MHz to 1300 MHz, 22 dB gain)
HP 85905A      75 Ohm preamplifier (45 MHz to 1 GHz, 20 dB gain)

Other Accessories

Adaptors/Limiters
HP 11852B     Order with Option C04, 75/50 Ohm min. loss pad
              (type-N(f) to type-N(m), DC to 2 GHz, 5.7 dB insertion loss)
HP 11867A     RF Limiter (type-N(f) to type-N(m), DC to 1.8 GHz, <.75 dB insertion loss)
08590-60369   RS-232/parallel connector assembly to convert Opt 041 (HP-IB) to Opt 043 			(RS-232)
08590-60368   HP-IB/parallel connector assembly to convert Opt 043 (RS-232) to Opt 041 			(HP-IB)
HP 11693A     Limiter (type-N(f) to type-N(m), 0.1 GHz to 12.4 GHz, <2.0dB insertion loss)
HP 11694A     75/50 Ohm matching transformer (BNC(f) to BNC(m),
              3 MHz-500 MHz, <.75 dB insertion loss)
08590-60090   75 Ohm matching pad (same as Option 711) (BNC(f) to BNC(m),
              1 MHz to 1.8 GHz, 5.7 dB insertion loss)
HP11742A      High frequency blocking capacitor (3.5mm(f to m)),
              10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, .35 dB IL <12.4 GHz, .7 dB IL <26.5 GHz)

Probes
HP 41800A     Active probe (5 Hz to 500 MHz)
HP 85024A     High frequency probe (300 kHz to 3 GHz)

Rack Mounts
5062-4841     Rackmount without handles23 (centers instrument in rack)
5062-4840     Rackmount with handles23 (centers instrument in rack)
5062-8240     Rackmount with handles23 (mounts instrument left of center)
5062-8241     Rackmount without handles23 (mounts instrument left of center)
1494-0060     Rack slides for rack mount

Miscellaneous
HP 85901A     Portable AC power source
HP 85902A     Burst carrier trigger
1420-0383     Memory card battery (CR2016)
9211-5604     Transit case
5180-9055     CRT viewing hood (sun shield)
HP C1405B     Keyboard (requires HP C1405-60015 adapter)
HP 346B	      Noise source (BNC(f) to APC 3.5(m), 10 MHz to 18 GHz)

[ Key Literature ]