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HP ESA-L1500A (E4411A) Portable Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz![]()
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Ideal for field environments, the HP ESA-L1500A gives you fully-sythesized performance in a rugged, 27-pound package for lasting accuracy in tough environments. Rubber-encased frames and the lack of vibration-prone internal adjustments improve reliability during transportation. Rain-resistant front panel, shielded vents, and side-mounted fan protects the instrument in diverse conditions. Continuous background alignment provides accuracy over varying temperatures and eliminates the need for daily calibration. Field measurements can be made accurately and quickly with 5-minute warmup. In addition, the backlit LCD display is readable over a wide variety of lighting conditions, and the flexible tilt handle optimizes viewing angles on the bench or floor for easy installation and service of base stations.
The HP ESA-L1500A gives you a rapid display update rate and state-of-the-art 5-ms sweep time that reduces test time and increases throughput. Also, costly repairs can be avoided with automatic input overload protection, and the use of component integration reduces the probability of failure. The snap on battery pack and 12 vdc operation provide freedom from the AC power main.
Contact your local Hewlett-Packard sales office to arrange an instrument demonstration using the HP ESA-L1500A Self-Guided Demo.
Frequency
Frequency Range 50 Ohms: 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz 75 Ohms (Option 1DP): 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz Frequency Reference Aging: ±2 x 10-6/year Settability: ±0.5 x 10-6 Temperature Stability: ±5 x 10-6 Frequency Readout Accuracy (Start, Stop, Center, Marker): ± (frequency readout x frequency reference error1 + span accuracy + 20% of RBW) Marker Frequency Counter Resolution: Selectable from 1 Hz to 100 kHz Accuracy: ± (marker frequency x frequency reference error1 + counter resolution) Frequency Span Range: 0 Hz (zero span), 100 Hz to 1.5 GHz Resolution: Four digits or 2 Hz, whichever is greater Accuracy: ±1% of span Sweep Time Range: 5 ms to 2000 s Accuracy (5 ms to 2000 s): ±1% Sweep Trigger: Free Run, Single, Line, Video, External Resolution Bandwidth Range (-3 dB width): 1 kHz to 3 MHz, in 1-3-10 sequence 5 MHz, characteristic Accuracy (1 kHz to 3 MHz RBW): ±20% Shape (1 kHz to 3 MHz RBW): Approximately Gaussian shape Selectivity (1 kHz to 3 MHz RBW 60 dB/3 dB Bandwidth Ratio): <15:1, characteristic Video Bandwidth (-3 dB) Range: 30 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence 3 MHz, characteristic Stability (Noise Sidebands, offset from CW signal with 1 kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW and sample detector) >=10 kHz: <=-90 dBc/Hz >=20 kHz: <=-98 dBc/Hz >=30 kHz: <=-102 dBc/Hz >=100 kHz: <=-112 dBc/Hz Residual FM 1 kHz RBW, 1 kHz VBW: <100 Hz peak-to-peak in 100 ms System-Related Sidebands, offset from CW signal >=30 kHz: <=-65 dBc 1Frequency reference error = (aging rate x period of time since adjustment + settability + temperature stability).
Amplitude
Measurement Range 50 Ohms: -120 dBm to +30 dBm 75 Ohms (Option 1DP): -65 dBmV to +72 dBmV Input Attenuator Range: 0 to 60 dB, in 5 dB steps Maximum Safe Input Level (Input attenuator setting >=15 dB) Average Continuous Power: +30 dBm (1 W); +72 dBmV (0.2 W) for 75 Ohms (Option 1DP) Peak Pulse Power: +30 dBm (1 W); +72 dBmV (0.2 W) for 75 Ohms (Option 1DP) dc: 100 Vdc 1 dB Gain Compression Total Power at Input Mixer2: 0 dBm 75 Ohms (Option 1DP): +46.75 dBmV Displayed Average Noise Level (Input terminated, 0 dB attenuation, 30 Hz VBW, sample detector, 1 kHz RBW) 400 kHz to 1 MHz: <=-116 dBm 1 MHz to 500 MHz: <=-120 dBm 500 MHz to 1.2 GHz: <=-116 dBm 1.2 GHz to 1.5 GHz: <=-113 dBm 75 Ohms (Option 1DP): 1 MHz to 500 MHz: <=-65 dBmV 500 MHz to 1 GHz: <=-60 dBmV 1 GHz to 1.5 GHz: <=-53 dBmV Display Range Log Scale: 0 to -85 dB from reference level is calibrated; 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 dB/division and 1 to 20 dB/division in 1 dB steps; ten divisions displayed. Linear Scale: ten divisions Scale Units: dBm, dBmV, dBµV, V, and W Frequency Response (Relative to 50 MHz, 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz) 10 dB Attenuation 20 to 30 °C: ±0.75 dB 0 to 55 °C: ±1.0 dB 0 dB, 5 dB, 15 to 60 dB Attenuation: ±1.0 dB, characteristic Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty at 50 MHz 0 dB to 5 dB Attenuation: ±0.3 dB 10 dB Attenuation: Reference 15 dB Attenuation: ±0.3 dB 20 to 60 dB Attenuation: ±(0.1 dB + 0.01 x attenuator setting) Absolute Amplitude Accuracy At Reference Settings3: ±0.3 dB RF Input VSWR 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz (50 Ohms) or 1 MHz to 1 GHz (75 Ohms (Option 1DP)) 0 to 5 dB Attenuation: 1.55:1, characteristic 10 to 60 dB Attenuation: 1.35:1, characteristic 1 GHz to 1.5 GHz (75 Ohms) 0 to 60 dB attenuation: 2.0:1, characteristic Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty (at reference level) 3 kHz RBW: Reference 1 kHz, 10 kHz to 3 MHz RBW: ±0.4 dB Reference Level Range: Adjustable over amplitude measurement range. Resolution Log Scale: ±0.01 dB Linear Scale: ±0.12% of reference level Accuracy 50 Ohms(at a fixed frequency, a fixed attenuation, and referenced to (-35 dBm + attenuation setting)) >=-70 dBm + atten. setting: ±(0.3 dB + 0.01 x absolute value (ref level - atten. setting + 35 dBm)) <-70 dBm + atten. setting: ±(0.6 dB + 0.01 x absolute value (ref level - atten. setting + 35 dBm)) Accuracy, 75 Ohms (Option 1DP)(at a fixed frequency, a fixed attenuation, and referenced to (+16.76 dBmV + attenuation setting)) >=-21.24 dBmV4 + atten. setting: ±(0.3 dB + 0.01 x absolute value [ref level - atten. setting - 16.76 dBmV]) <-21.24 dBmV4 + atten. setting: ±(0.6 dB + 0.01 x absolute value [ref level - atten. setting - 16.76 dBmV]) Display Scale Switching Uncertainty Linear to Log Switching: ±0.25 dB at reference level Log Scale Switching: No error Display Scale Fidelity Log Maximum Cumulative 0 to -85 dB from Reference Level: ±(0.3 dB + 0.01 x dB from reference level) Log Incremental Accuracy 0 to -70 dB from Reference Level: ±0.4 dB/4 dB Linear Accuracy: ±3% of reference level Spurious Responses Third Order Intermodulation Distortion 2 MHz to 5 MHz: +5 dBm (+57.76 dBmV, 75 ohm) characteristic TOI (third order intercept) 5 MHz to 900 MHz: <-74 dBc for two -30 dBm (+22.46 dBmV, 75 ohm) signals at input mixer2 and >50 kHz separation +7 dBm (+59.46 dBmV, 75 ohm) TOI 900 MHz to 1.5 GHz; <-74 dBc for two -30 dBm (+20.76 dBmV, 75 ohm) signals at input mixer2 and >50 kHz separation +7 dBm (+57.76 dBmV, 75 ohm) TOI 900 MHz to 1.5 GHz: <-74 dBc for two +20.76 dBmV signals at input mixer2 and >50 kHz separation +57.76 dBmV, TOI Other Input Related Spurious 30 kHz <=offset <=1200 MHz: <-65 dBc, for -20 dBm (+34 dBmV, 75 ohm) signal at input mixer2 <=1.5 GHz Offset >1200 MHz: <-45 dBc, for -20 dBm (+34 dBmV, 75 ohm) signal at input mixer2 <=1.5 GHz Other Input Related Spurious 30 kHz <=offset <=1200 MHz: <-65 dBc, for +34 dBmV signal at input mixer2 <=1.5 GHz Offset >1200 MHz: <-45 dBc, for +34 dBmV signal at input mixer2 <=1.5 GHz Residual Responses (Input terminated and 0 dB attenuation) 150 kHz to 1.5 GHz: <-90 dBm 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz (75 Ohms) <-36 dBmV AM Demod: Tune and listen to AM signals 2Mixer power level (dBm) = input power (dBm) - input attenuation (dB) 3Settings are: reference level -25 dBm; input attenuation 10 dB; center frequency 50 MHz; Res BW 3 kHz; video BW 10 kHz; scale linear; span 2 kHz; sweep time coupled, sample detector, signal at reference level. 4-11.24 dBmV if frequency is >1 GHz and resolution bandwidth is 30 kHz.
Options
Tracking Generator Specifications (Option 1DN or 1DQ) All specifications apply at room temperature only (20 to 30 deg C) Output Frequency Range 50 Ohms (Option 1DN): 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz 75 Ohms (Option 1DQ): 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz Residual FM 1 kHz RBW, 1 kHz VBW: <=150 Hz peak-to-peak in 100 ms Output Power Level Range 50 Ohms (Option 1DN): 0 to -70 dBm 75 Ohms (Option 1DQ): +42.76 to -27.24 dBmV Resolution: 0.1 dB Absolute Accuracy (at 50 MHz with coupled source attenuator) 50 Ohms (Option 1DN): ±0.5 dB, referenced to 0 dBm 75 Ohms (Option 1DQ): ±0.5 dB, referenced to +42.76 dBmV Vernier Range: 10 dB Accuracy (with coupled source attenuator 50 Ohms (Option 1DN): ±0.75 dB, for 0 to -10 dBm, referenced to 0 dBm 75 Ohms (Option 1DQ): ±0.75 dB, for +42.76 to +32.76 dBmV, referenced to +42.76 dBmV Output Attenuator Range: 0 to 60 dB in 10 dB steps Output Power Sweep Range 50 Ohms (Option 1DN): (-15 dBm to 0 dBm)-(source attenuator setting) 75 Ohms (Option 1DQ): (+27.76 to +42.76 dBmV)-(source attenuator setting) Resolution: 0.1 dB Accuracy (zero span): <1.5 dB peak-to-peak Output Flatness (Referenced to 50 MHz, 0 dB attenuator) 9 kHz to 10 MHz: ±2 dB, 50 Ohms 1 MHz to 10 MHz: ±2 dB, 75 Ohms 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz: ±1.5 dB Spurious Outputs 50 Ohms (Option 1DN): 0 dBm output, 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz 75 Ohms (Option 1DQ): +42.76 dBmV output, 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz Harmonic Spurs 9 kHz to 20 MHz: <-20 dBc 20 MHz to 1.5 GHz: <-25 dBc Non-Harmonic Spurs: <-35 dBc Dynamic Range 50 Ohms (Option 1DN) 400 kHz to 1 MHz: >=118 dB 1 MHz to 500 MHz: >=120 dB 500 MHz to 1.2 GHz: >=116 dB 1.2 GHz to 1.5 GHz: >=113 dB 75 Ohms (Option 1DQ) 1 MHz to 500 MHz: >=107.76 dB 500 MHz to 1 GHz: >=103.76 dB 1 GHz to 1.5 GHz: >=97.76 dB Output Tracking Drift: No error Swept Tracking Error: No error for coupled sweep times Output VSWR: <2.5:1, characteristic
General
Temperature Range Operating: 0 °C to +55 °C Storage: -40 °C to +75 °C Audible Noise (ISO 7779) Sound Pressure at 25 °C: <33 dB, (<4.8 Bels power) Military Specification: Has been type tested to the environmental specifications of MIL-PRF-28800F class 3 EMI Compatibility: Conducted and radiated emission is in compliance with CISPR Pub.11/1990 Group 1 Class A Power Requirements (Uses CUKonvertorŪ topology in the power supply) AC Operation Voltage: 90 to 250 Vac rms Frequency: 47 to 440 Hz Power Consumption, On: <200 W Power Consumption, Standby:<5 W DC Operation Voltage: 12 to 22 Vdc Power Consumption: <175 W Weight (Without options) Net: 12.3 kg (27 lb), characteristic Shipping: 25 kg (55 lb), characteristic Dimensions Height: 222 mm (8.75 in) Width Without Handle: 373 mm (14.7 in) With Handle: 408 mm (16.1 in) Depth Without Handle: 409 mm (16.1 in) With Handle: 516 mm (20.3 in)
Inputs and Outputs
Internal 50 MHz Oscillator Frequency: 50 MHz Frequency Accuracy: Frequency reference error5 Amplitude: -27 dBm, nominal (+24.8 dBmV, nominal for 75 ohms) Front Panel Input Connector/Impedance: Type N (f), 50 Ohms, nominal BNC (f), 75 Ohms, nominal (Option 1DP) RF Out Option 1DN, Connector/Impedance Type N (f), 50 Ohms, nominal Option 1DP, Connector/Impedance BNC (f), 75 Ohms, nominal Probe Power Voltage/Current: +15 Vdc, -12.6 Vdc at 150 mA max., characteristic Ext. Keyboard: 6-pin mini-DIN, PC keyboards Speaker: Front-panel knob controls volume Headphone: 3.5-mm (1/8 inch) miniature audio jack Rear Panel 10 MHz Ref Out: BNC (f), 50 Ohms, >0 dBm, characteristic 10 MHz Ref In: BNC (f), -15 to +10 dBm, characteristic Ext. Trig In: BNC (f), (5 V TTL) Hi Swp Out: BNC (f), (5 V TTL) VGA Output: VGA-compatible monitor, 15-pin mini D-SUB, (31.5 kHz horizontal, 60 Hz vertical sync rates, non-interlaced) Resolution: 640 x 480 Aux IF Out (Option A4J): BNC (f), 21.4 MHz, nominal -10 to -70 dBm (uncorrected), characteristic Aux Video Out (Option A4J): BNC (f), 0 to 1 V (uncorrected), characteristic Hi Swp In (Option A4J): BNC (f), low stops sweep. (5 V TTL) Hi Swp Out (Option A4J): BNC (f), (5 V TTL) Swp Out (Option A4J): BNC (f), 0 to +10 V ramp, characteristic HP-IB Interface (Option A4H): IEEE-488 bus connector Serial Interface (Option 1AX) RS-232, 9-pin D-SUB Parallel Interface (Option A4H or 1AX) 25-pin D-SUB, Printer port only 5Frequency reference error = (aging rate x period of time since adjustment + settability + temperature stability)
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HP E4411A HP ESA-L1500A Portable Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz Opt A4H HP-IB and Parallel (Centronics) Interfaces (cannot combine with option lAX) Opt 1AX RS-232 and Parallel (Centronics) Interfaces (cannot combine with option A4H) Opt A4J IF, Sweep, and Video Ports Opt 1DN 50-Ohm Tracking Generator, 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz Opt 1DP 75-Ohm Input Impedance, 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz Opt 1DQ 75-Ohm Tracking Generator, 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz (requires option lDP) Opt A5D 12 Vdc power cable Opt AYT Soft operating/carrying case (gray) Opt AYU Soft operating/carrying case (yellow) Opt AXT Hard transit case Opt B70 HP Benchlink Spectrum Analyzer Opt 1D7 50-Ohm to 75-Ohm Matching Pad, Type N(m) to BNC(f) Opt UK9 Front Panel Protective Cover Opt 1CP Rackmount Kit with Handles and Slides Opt 0B1 Additional User's and Calibration Guides Opt 0BX Assembly Level Service Guide and Schematics Opt UK6 Commercial Calibration Certificate with Data Opt 8ZE Refurbished Spectrum Analyzer (as available) Opt W30 3 Year Customer Return Repair Coverage Opt W32 3 Year Customer Return Calibration Coverage Opt W50 5 Year Customer Return Repair Coverage Opt W52 5 Year Customer Return Calibration Coverage Opt 0B0 Delete manuals
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