HP 8596EM EMC Analyzer, 9 kHz to 12.8 GHz

The HP 8596EM is a stand-alone, automated EMC precompliance analyzer that reduces the time it takes to find, measure and document radiated and conducted EMI emissions. It belongs to the HP 8590EM series of EMC analyzers, which do not require an external computer and automation software to perform automated EMC measurements. With an upper frequency of 12.8 GHz, the HP 8596EM can perform precompliance tests on products with clock frequencies up to 2.5 GHz. The HP 8596EM has two modes of operation: EMI analysis and spectrum analysis. With the press of a key, this analyzer converts from EMC analyzer to full-function spectrum analyzer for use in a wide variety of non-EMC applications. Based on our highly versatile HP8590 E-series spectrum analyzers, this EMC analyzer simplifies the EMC measurement process with fully integrated automation features.

[ Features ]

Setup keys link predefined CISPR bands with correct video and CISPR resolution bandwidths.
Built-in amplitude correction automatically corrects for antenna, amplifier, and cable losses.
Limit-line displays simultaneously compare device signals with up to two regulatory limits and a specified measurement margin.
Predefined routines automatically measure all signals over a specified frequency range.
Measure, store, and report up to 239 signals automatically.

[ Specifications ]

Frequency Specifications

Frequency Range 		
dc coupled:			9 kHz to 12.8 GHz
ac coupled:			100 kHz to 12.8 GHz
	Band	LO Harmonic= N
	0	1		9 kHz to 2.9 GHz (dc coupled)
	0	1		100 kHz to 2.9 GHz (ac coupled)
	1	1		2.75 GHz to 6.5 GHz
	2	2		6.0 GHz to 12.8 GHz


Frequency Reference				       (Opt. 004)
Aging:				±2 x 10^-6/year	        ±1 x 10^-7/year
Temperature Stability:		±5 x 10^-6		±1 x 10^-8
Initial Achievable Accuracy:	±0.5 x 10^-6		±2.2 x 10^-8

Marker Count Accuracy
Frequency Span
    <=10 MHz x N¹:	        +(marker frequency readout x frequency reference 
				error + counter resolution + 100 Hz x N¹)
Frequency Span
    >10 MHz x N¹:		+(marker frequency x frequency reference error + 
				counter resolution + 1 kHz x N¹)

Counter Resolution
    Frequency Span
    <10 MHz x N¹:		Selectable from 10 Hz to 100 kHz
    Frequency Span
    >10 MHz x N¹:		Selectable from 100 Hz to 100 kHz

Frequency Sweep Time
Range
    Span  = 0 Hz                >1 kHz 20 ms to 100 s
    Span  = 0 Hz  (Opt. 101)	20 µs to 100 s
Accuracy 
    20 ms to 100 s:		±3%
    20 µs to <20 ms (Opt. 101):	±2%

Sweep Trigger:			Free Run, Single, Line, Video, External

Resolution Bandwidth:		30 Hz to 3 MHz (3 dB) in 1-3-10 sequence.
				200 Hz, 9 kHz and 120 kHz (6 dB) EMI bandwidths.
Accuracy:			±20%
Selectivity (Characteristic)
    -60 dB/-3 dB		
	3 kHz to 10 kHz:	15:1
	100 kHz to 3 MHz:	15:1
	1 kHz, 30 kHz:		16:1
    -40 dB/-3 dB
	30 Hz to 300 Hz	10:1

Video Bandwidth Range:          1 Hz to 1 MHz in 1, 3 Sequence

Stability
Noise Sidebands (1 kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW and 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 offset from CW signal:	
                                <=-105 dBc/Hz + 20 Log N
Residual FM
    1 kHz RBW, 1 kHz VBW:	<=(250 x N) Hz pk-pk in 100 ms
    30 Hz RBW, 30 Hz VBW:	<=(30 x N) Hz pk-pk in 300 ms
System-Related Sidebands
    >30 kHz offset from CW signal:	
                                <=-65 dBc + 20 Log N
(N= LO harmonic)

¹N = LO harmonic, N=1 for 91E, 94E, 95E.
 Frequency reference error = aging rate x period of time since adjustment + initial
 achievable accuracy + temperature stability.



Amplitude Specifications

Amplitude Range:                Displayed Average Noise Level to +30 dBm

				
Maximum Safe Input Level (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 attenuation >30 dB.
dc:				0 V (dc coupled)
				50 V (ac coupled)

Gain Compression
    >10 MHz:			<0.5 dB (total power at input mixer² = -10 dBm)
(Mixer Power Level (dBm) = Input Power (dBm) - Input Atten. (dB).)

Displayed Average Noise Level
(Input terminated, 0 dB attenuation, 1 Hz VBW, sample detector)
				30 Hz RBW		1 kHz RBW
    400 kHz to 2.9 GHz:		<=-125 dBm		<=-110 dBm
    2.75 MHz to 6.5 GHz:	<=-127 dBm		<=-112 dBm
    6.0 MHz to 12.8 GHz:	<=-115 dBm		<=-100 dBm
Spurious Responses
Second Harmonic Distortion
    >10 MHz			<-70 dBc for -40 dBm tone at input mixer.
    >2.75 GHz			<-100 dBc for -40 dBm tone at input mixer. 
				(or below displayed average noise level)
Third Order Intermodulation
Distortion
>10 MHz				<-70 dBc for two -30 dBm tones at input
				mixer and >50 kHz separation.
				
Other Input Related Spurious
    <=6.5 GHz			<-65 dBc at >30 kHz offset, for -20 dBm tone
				at input mixer
    <=12.8 GHz

Residual Responses (Input terminated and 0 dB attenuation)
150 kHz to 6.5 GHz		<-90 dBm

Frequency Response		(10 dB attenuation)
				(dc coupled preselector peaked)
				Absolute³	Relative Flatness⁴
    9 kHz to 2.9 GHz		±1.5 dB		±1.0 dB
    2.75 GHz to 6.5 GHz		±2.0 dB		±1.5 dB
    6.0  GHz to 12.8 GHz	±2.5 dB		±2.0 dB

²Mixer Power Level (dBm)= Input Power (dBm) - Input Atten. (dB).
³Absolute referenced to 300 MHz CAL OUT.
⁴Relative Flatness ref. to midpoint between highest and lowest 
 frequency response deviations.



IF and Display Specifications

Display Range
Log Scale:			0 to -70 dB from reference level is 
				calibrated; 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 dB/division 
				and 1 to 20 dB/division in 1 dB steps;
		 		eight divisions displayed.

Linear Scale:			Eight divisions
Scale Units:			dBm, dBmV, dBµV, V,and W
Marker Readout Resolution	0.05 dB for log scale
				0.05% of reference level for linear scale
Fast Sweep Times for Zero Span: (Opt. 101 or 301)
    20 µs to 20 ms
	<=1 GHz:		0.7% of reference level for linear scale
	>1 GHz:			1.0% of reference level for linear scale
Reference Level
Range:				same as amplitude range
Resolution:			0.01 dB for log scale 0.12% of reference 
                                level for linear scale
Accuracy:			±0.3 dB @ -20 dBm
    0 dBm to -59.9 dBm:		±(0.3 dB + .01 x dB from -20 dBm)

Resolution Bandwidth
Switching Uncertainty
(Referenced to 3 kHz RBW, at ref. level)
3 kHz to 3 MHz RBW:		±0.4 dB
1 kHz RBW:			±0.5 dB
30 Hz to 300 Hz RBW:		±0.6 dB
Linear to Log Switching:	±0.25 dB at reference level
Display Scale Fidelity
Log Maximum Cumulative
  0 to -70 dB from reference level
  1 kHz to 3 MHz RBW:		±(0.3 +0.01 x dB from reference level)
  30 Hz to 300 Hz RBW:		±(0.4 +0.01 x dB from reference level)
Log Incremental Accuracy	±0.4 dB/4 dB
   0 to -60 dB from reference level
Linear Accuracy: 		±3% of reference level



Option 010 Tracking Generator Specifications

Option 010 Tracking Generator
Frequency Range:                300 kHz to 2.9 GHz
Output Level
Range:                          -1 to -66 dBm
Resolution:			0.1 dB
Absolute Accuracy: 
(@ 300 MHz, -20 dBm, +28.8 dBmV):
                                ±0.75 dB

Vernier
Range:				8 dB
Accuracy:			ą0.8 dB

Output Attenuator:
Range:				0 to 56, 8 dB steps

Output Flatness (>10 MHz):		
                                ±2.0 dB

Spurious Output
Harmonic Spurs		
(-1 dBmV Output):		<-25 dBc
Nonharmonic Spurs		
300 kHz - 2.0 GHz:		<=-27 dBc
2.0 GHz - 2.9 GHz:		<=-23 dBc

Dynamic Range (Characteristic)
				Dynamic Range			TG Feedthrough
				(Maximum output level
				 minus TG feedthrough)
		 (>400 MHz)	111 dB				<=-110 dBm


Power Sweep
Range:				-1 dBm to -66 dBm in 8 dB increments
Resolution:			0.1 dB

General Specifications

Temperature Range
    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):                86 to 127, or 195 to 250 Vrms, 47 to 66 Hz, 103 to  
				126 Vrms, 400 Hz  +10%. Power consumption <300 VA;
                                <100W 
    Standby (Line 0):		Power consumption <7 W
User Memory (nominal):		32 Kbytes non-volatile RAM
Data Storage (nominal):		50 states and traces, internal memory and 8 internal  
				state registers; 24 states and traces, memory card 
                                (HP 85700A)

Declarations of Conformity

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HP 8596EM ECM Analyzer, 9 kHz to 12.8 GHz Opt 004 Precision frequency reference Opt 009 LO Output Opt 010 Tracking generator (9 kHz to 2.9 GHz) Opt 015 Soft Tan Operating/Carrying Case Opt 016 Soft Yellow Operating/Carrying Case Opt 040 Front panel cover Opt 042 Protective soft carrying case Opt 043 Replace HP-IB/parallel w/RS232/parallel port Opt 101 Fast time domain sweeps Opt 102 AM/FM demod standard, order this option is only for TV sync requirements Opt 301 Combination of 101 and 102 Opt 703 Delete quasi-peak detector Opt 908 Rack mount w/o handles Opt 909 Rack mount with handles Opt 910 Additional operating manuals Opt 915 Support manuals Opt UK6 Commercial cal. certificate w/ test data Opt W30 3 Year Return Repair Service Opt W32 3 Year Calibration Customer Return Svc. Opt W34 3 Year Standards Compliant Cal Service Opt W50 5 Year Return Repair Service Opt W52 5 Year Cust Return Calibration Service Opt W54 5 Year Standards Compliant Cal Service

HP 11945A Opt E51 Probe kit (9 kHz to 1 GHz) HP 11947A Transient limiter HP 11966C Biconical antenna (30 to 300 MHz) HP 11966D Log periodic antenna (.2 to 1 GHz) HP 11955A Biconical antenna (typical cal. data) HP 11956A Log periodic antenna (typical cal. data) HP 11966L 10 meter N cable HP 11967C Line impedance stabilization network (25 amp) HP 11967D LISN (10 amp) Opt 001 Replaces NEMA connector with SCHUKO connector Opt 002 Replaces NEMA connector with British connector HP 11966E Ridged horn (1 to 18 GHz) HP 11966N Log periodic antenna (.2 to 5 GHz) HP 11966P Broadband antenna (30 MHz to 1 GHz) HP 11968C Tripod HP 85420E Opt 1EM RF filter section

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