HP 8594L Portable Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz

The HP 8594L is a low-cost, but full-featured, frequency accurate RF 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 ±2.1 kHz accuracy at 1 GHz (±7.6 kHz from 0 °C 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
     DC-Coupled:              9 kHz to 2.9 GHz
     AC-Coupled:              100 kHz to 2.9 GHz
Frequency Accuracy
Frequency Reference
     Aging:                   ±2 x 10^-6/year
     Temperature Stabililty:  ±5 x 10^-6
     Initial Achievable Accuracy:
                              ±0.5 x 10^-6
Frequency Readout Accuracy (start, stop, center, marker): 
                              ±(frequency readout x freq ref error +  
                              span accuracy + 1% of span +  
                              20% of RBW + 100 Hz)
Marker Frequency Counter Accuracy
     Span <=10MHz:            ±(marker freq x freq ref error + 
                              counter res + 100 Hz)
     Span >10 MHz:            ±(marker freq x freq ref error + 
                              counter res + 1 kHz)
     Counter Resolution
	 Span  <=10 MHz:      Selectable from 10 Hz to 100 kHz
	 Span  >10 MHz:       Selectable from 100 Hz to 100 kHz
Frequency Span
Range:                        0 Hz (zero span) and 10 kHz to 2.9 GHz                               
Resolution:                   Four digits or 20 Hz, whichever is greater                               
Accuracy
     Span <=10 MHz:           ±2% of span
     Span >10 MHz:            ±3% of span
Sweep Time
Range
     Span = 0 Hz or >1 kHz:   20 ms to 100 s
Accuracy
     20 ms to 100 s:          ±3%
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:                ±20%
     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 sequence 
Stability
Noise Sidebands (1 kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW, sample detector)
     >10 kHz offset from CW signal: 
                              <=-90 dBc/Hz 
     >20 kHz offset from CW signal: 
                              <=-100 dBc/Hz
     >30 kHz oftset from CW signal: 
                              <=-105 dBc/Hz
Residual FM
     1 kHz RBW, 1 kHz VBW:    <=250 Hz p-p in 100 ms
System Related Sidebands (>30 kHz offset from CW signal): <=-65 dBc

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 µs pulse width 
                              and <1% duty cycle, input atten >=30 dB	 		
     DC:                      0V (DC-coupled); 50V (AC-coupled)
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,
                              1 kHz RBW, sample detector)
400 kHz to 5 MHz              <=-107 dBm
5 MHz to 2.9 GHz              <=-112 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, dBµV, 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:              ±0.01 dB for log scale; ±0.12% 
                              of ref level for linear scale
     Accuracy:                ±0.3 dB at -20 dBm
          0 to -59.9 dBm:     ±(0.3 dB + 0.01 x dB from -20 dBm)
Spurious Responses
Second Harmonic Distortion
     >10 MHz:                 <-70 dBc for -40 dBm tone at
                              input mixer
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):     
                              <-65 dBc
Residual Responses (input terminated, 0 dB attenuation)
     150 kHz to 2.9 GHz:      <-90 dBm	
Frequency Response (10 dB input attenuation)
Absolute (referenced to 300 MHz CAL OUT): 
                              ±1.5 dB
Relative Flatness (referenced to midpoint between highest and lowest 
frequency response deviations):   
                              ±1.0 dB
Calibrator Output Amplitude:  -20 dBm ±0.4 dB 
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty (ref to 3 kHz RBW, 
at ref level)
     3 kHz to 3 MHz RBW:      ±0.4 dB
     1 kHz RBW:               ±0.5 dB
Linear to Log Switching:
                              ±0.25 dB at ref level
Display Scale Fidelity
Log Incremental Accuracy (0 to -60 dB from ref level):
                              ±0.4 dB/4 dB
Log Maximum Cumulative (0 to -70 dB from ref level)
                              ±(0.4 + 0.01 x dB from ref level)
Linear Accuracy:              ±3% 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 and Messempfaenger 
                              Postverfuegung 526/527/79
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):
                              121 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

Declarations of Conformity

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[ Ordering ]

HP 8594L       Portable Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 2.9 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 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 85721A     Cable TV Measurement Personality
HP 85921B     Cable TV PC Software for HP 85721A

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


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

Cables (Serial interface 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, <0.75 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, <2.0 dB
              insertion loss)
HP 11694A     75/50 Ohm matching transformer (BNC(f) to BNC(m),
              3 MHz to 500 MHz, <0.75 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, 0.35 dB IL <12.4 GHz, 0.7 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 handles (centers instrument in rack)
5062-4840     Rackmount with handles (centers instrument in rack)
5062-8240     Rackmount with handles (mounts instrument left of center)
5062-8241     Rackmount without handles (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 ]