Firmware Note
Agilent Technologies 8560 Series, 85620A, and 85629B
Part Number 08560-90163 Supersedes: 08560-90150
Printed in USA December 1999
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Most of the instrument operation is controlled by firmware contained in read-only memory (ROM). The
firmware is updated periodically to introduce new features and fix known bugs. The date code is
displayed in the form YYMMDD.
This document lists the various firmware revisions for the following instruments:
Instrument Firmware Information
8560E
8561E
8562E
8563E
8564E
8565E
8560A
8561B
8563A
8561A
8562A
8562B
85620A Table 6 on page 11
85629B Table 8 on page 13
This firmware note also indicates which versions of the 85620A mass memory module and the 85629B
test and adjustment module (TAM) can be used with the different portable spectrum analyzers.
Mass memory module compatibility information is found in Table 10 on page 15, and test and
adjustment module compatibility information is found in Table 11 on page 16 and Table 12 on page 18.
This compatibility information updates and supersedes similar information found in spectrum
analyzer installation and verification manuals.
Table 1 on page 4
Table 2 on page 7
Table 3 on page 8
Table 4 on page 9
Table 5 on page 10
Table 7 on page 12
Table 9 on page 13
This note should be filed with either the 85620A documentation, 85629B documentation, or with the
8560 E-Series Spectrum Analyzer Calibration Guide.
Firmware Note 08560-90163 3
Agilent 8560E, 8561E, 8562E, 8563E, 8564E, and 8565E Firmware Revisions
The firmware revision date code installed in the 8560E, 8561E, 8562E, 8563E, 8564E, and 8565E is
indicated in the active function block after turning the instrument on. The date code can also be found
by pressing
spectrum analyzer screen.
Table 1 8560E, 8561E, 8562E and 8563E Firmware Revision History
CONFIG, then DATECODE & OPTIONS. The firmware revision date code will be displayed on the
Firmware
Date
Code
990108
971024
970326
960830
960401
†‡§
†‡§
†§
†§
†§
ROM Part Number
U306 U307 U308 U309
0856480057
0856480046
0856480042
0856480038
0856480027
0856480058
0856480047
0856480043
0856480039
0856480028
0856480059
0856480048
0856480044
0856480040
0856480029
0856480060
0856480049
0856480045
0856480041
0856480030
U310
0856480011
0856480011
0856480011
0856480011
0856480011
*
U311
0856480012
0856480012
0856480012
0856480012
0856480012
*
Firmware Revision
History
Fixes FADC bug.
Fixes SIG ID On/Off and zero
span amplitude jump. Year
2000 bug fixed.
Frac-N bug fix, allows larger
Amp Cor corrections.
AC/DC coupling bug fix,
weighting bug fix, linear log 0
bug fix, and sample unlock
error bug fix.
Adds the 85620A memory
module firmware to the main
firmware in the spectrum
analyzer and corrects some
firmware errors. First revision
to support 8562E and Option
EMI.
941028
†
0856480023
0856480024
0856480025
0856480026
0856480011
0856480012
Eliminates intermittent
sweep generator failures
being reported by the TAM
AFI routines.
941027
†
0856480019
0856480020
0856480021
0856480022
0856480011
0856480012
Improves amplitude
repeatability.
4 Firmware Note 08560-90163
Firmware
Date
Code
ROM Part Number
U306 U307 U308 U309
U310
*
U311
*
Firmware Revision
History
940622
†
0856480013
940210
†
0856480007
930809 08563-
80072
0856480014
0856480008
0856380073
0856480015
0856480009
0856380074
0856480016
0856480010
0856380075
0856480011
0856480011
0856380076
0856480012
0856480012
0856380077
Eliminates intermittent
sweep generator failures
being reported by the TAM
AFI routines. Fixes battery
problem, error 718, routine.
Eliminates tracking generator
problems (power level offset at
IP and low-noise Frequency
Control compatibility) for
8560E Option 002.
Provides additional power and
adjacent channel power
measurements and allows for
amplitude correction to be
added to the displayed signal.
Also corrected were some
firmware errors in remote
power bandwidth.
This revision changes gain
limits and eliminates
unnecessary errors. It is also
the latest revision that will
function with an 8 MHz
processor.
930715 08563-
80066
0856380067
0856380068
0856380069
0856380070
0856380071
This revision eliminates
unnecessary 500 series errors
which appear during power-on
in the 8560E and 8561E.
930226 08563-
80059
0856380060
0856380061
0856380062
0856380063
0856380064
This revision supports Option
008 and the fast ADC (Option
007). It also supports 16 MHz
controller operation.
Firmware Note 08560-90163 5
Firmware
Date
Code
ROM Part Number
U306 U307 U308 U309
U310
*
U311
*
Firmware Revision
History
920528 08563-
80032
*
Refer to Table 8 on pag e 13 for the date code of U310 and U311.
†
When upgrading to these firmware revisions, some spectrum analyzers require additional hardware changes:
• 8560E-Series spectrum analyzers have undergone two changes which affect firmware. The first was to
change the A2 controller from an 8 MHz processor to a 16 MHz processor. The second was to change the
A2U501 EEROM to a larger size to make room for additional flatness correction points.
• 8 MHz controller to 16 MHz controller (prefix changes from 3305A to 3310A).
• A2U501 EEROM to A2U500 EEROM (prefix changes from 3410A to 3416A).
• All instruments which contain 940210 or later firmware need only to have the Firmware Upgrade Kit
installed. Do not use the software included in the kit with these instruments.
• The 08563-60058 Controller Upgrade Kit must be purchased if the analyzer has an 8 MHz controller.
Analyzers which contain firmware revision 920528 have 8 MHz controllers. Some later analyzers may have
been changed in the field to 16 MHz processors. To determine whether an analyzer has a 16 MHz controller,
press PRESET, SPAN, 1 kHz. If the annotated sweep time is 477 ms, the CPU clock is 16 MHz. If the
annotated sweep time is 740 ms, the clock speed is 8 MHz. Do not order the firmware upgrade or the
EEROM upgrade kit if the 08563-60058 is being ordered; it contains the current firmware and
EEROM.
• Analyzers with serial prefixes 3410A and below were originally shipped with the smaller EEROM A2U501.
If the instrument has a 16 MHz controller, but has the smaller EEROM, the EEROM Upgrade Kit must be
ordered in addition to the Firmware Upgrade Kit. To determine if the EEROM Upgrade Kit is required, the
A2 assembly must be inspected. If the EEROM is in the A2U501 position, or if the A2 assembly part number
is 08564-60010 or higher, the EEROM Upgrade Kit (5063-0669) must be ordered.
0856380033
0856380034
0856380035
0856380036
0856380037
First version.
• 8561E analyzers must also have A14 frequency control assembly upgraded to the current version if it is
08561-60034 or earlier.
‡
The part number for the firmware upgrade kit is 08560-60090.
§
Firmware revisions 960401 and later are compatible only with 85620A Mass Memory Modules with internal
firmware revision C (date code 910116).
6 Firmware Note 08560-90163
Table 2 8564E and 8565E Firmware Revision History
ROM Part Number
Firmware
Date Code
U306 U307 U308 U309
U310
*
U311
*
Firmware Revision
History
971024
†‡
0856480046
970326
‡
0856480042
960830
‡
0856480038
960401
‡
0856480027
941028 08564-
80023
941027 08564-
80019
940622 08564-
80013
0856480047
0856480043
0856480039
0856480028
0856480024
0856480020
0856480014
0856480048
0856480044
0856480040
0856480029
0856480025
0856480021
0856480015
0856480049
0856480045
0856480041
0856480030
0856480026
0856480022
0856480016
0856480011
0856480011
0856480011
0856480011
0856480011
0856480011
0856480011
0856480012
0856480012
0856480012
0856480012
0856480012
0856480012
0856480012
Fixes SIG ID On/Off and
zero span amplitude jump.
Year 2000 bug fixed.
Frac-N bug fix, allows
larger Amp Cor corrections.
AC/DC coupling bug fix,
weighting bug fix, linear
log 0 bug fix, and sample
unlock error bug fix.
Adds the 85620A mass
memory module firmware
to the main firmware in the
spectrum analyzer.
Eliminates intermittent
sweep generator failures
being reported by the TAM
AFI routines.
Improves amplitude
repeatability.
Eliminates intermittent
sweep generator failures
being reported by the TAM
AFI routines. Fixes battery
problem, error 718, routine.
940210 08564-
80007
0856480008
0856480009
0856480010
0856480011
0856480012
This revision changes the
sequence of events in the
LO/IF alignment routine to
improve flatness
repeatability.
931216 08564-
80003
*
Refer to Table 8 on page 13 for the date code of U310 and U311.
†
The part number for the firmware upgrade kit is 08560-60090.
‡
Firmware revision 960401 and later is only compatible with Mass Memory Modules with internal
0856480004
0856480005
0856480006
0856380076
0856380077
First version.
firmware revision C (date code 910116).
Firmware Note 08560-90163 7
Agilent 8560A, 8561B, and 8563A Firmware Revisions
The firmware revision date code installed in the 8560A, 8561B, and 8563A is indicated in the active
function block after turning the instrument on. The date code can also be found by pressing
DATECODE & OPTIONS. The firmware revision date code will be displayed on the spectrum analyzer
then
screen.
Starting with serial prefix 3207A for the 8560A, 3206A for the 8561B, and 3216A for the 8563A, the
set of PROMS in each instrument consists of two 2 MBit PROMS instead of four 1 MBit PROMS (which
shipped with earlier instruments).
Table 3 on pa ge 8 lists firmware revisions compatible with current instruments. Table 4 on pa ge 9 lists
firmware revisions compatible with earlier instruments requiring a set of four 1 MBit PROMS.
Table 3 8560A, 8561B, and 8563A Firmware Revision History (2 PROM Sets)
Firmware ROM Part Number
CONFIG,
Rev Date Code U306 U307
*
H
920504 08563-80041 08563-80040 This version fixes the tuning voltage problem,
Firmware Revision
History
related to 11974A compatibility.
G 920122 08563-80026 08563-80027 This is the first version of firmware that is
compatible with the new configuration of the
A4 assembly found in current instruments.
This version has the same feature set,
however, as firmware revision 911108. The
PROMS are simply 2 MBit instead of 1 MBit.
This firmware revision has a compatibility
problem relating to the 11974A.
*
The part number for the firmware upgrade kit is 5063-0270.
NOTE Instruments using A2 controller assembly 08560-60013 also require RAM
Expansion Kit 5062-7714.
8 Firmware Note 08560-90163
Table 4 8560A, 8561B, and 8563A Firmware Revision History (4 PROM Sets)
Firmware ROM Part Number
Rev Date Code U306 U307 U308 U309
*
920504 08563-
H
80043
F 911108 08563-
80016
E 900301 08563-
80006
D 891201 08560-
80023
C 890930 08563-
80002
0856380042
0856380017
0856380007
0856080024
0856380003
0856380044
0856380018
0856380008
0856080025
0856380004
0856380045
0856380019
0856380009
0856080026
0856380005
Firmware Revision
History
This version fixes the tuning voltage
problem related to 11974A
compatibility. This is the last version of
software that is compatible with the old
A4/A16 configuration found in 8560A’s
serial prefixed below 3207A, 8561B’s
serial prefixed below 3206A, and
8563A’s serial prefixed below 3216A.
Fixes Meas. Uncal bug and adds
adjacent channel power softkey. This
version of firmware has a compatibility
problem relating to the 11974A.
Fixes unnecessary OCXO error
messages 905-907, Q band, U band flip
for external mixers, MKBW command,
and 3 dB and 6 dB BW keys.
Span change bug fix.
Oven controlled oscillator. (OCXO),
8563A, and 11974 series compatibility.
B 890720 08560-
80015
A 890704 08560-
80002
*
The part number for the firmware upgrade kit is 5063-0271.
0856080016
0856080003
0856080017
0856080004
0856080018
0856080005
Completely compatible with 85620A,
revision 890524.
First version.
Firmware Note 08560-90163 9
Agilent 8561A, 8562A, and 8562B Firmware Revisions
The firmware revision date code installed in your particular 8561A, 8562A, or 8562B is indicated in
the active function block after turning the instrument on.
Table 5 8561A, 8562A, and 8562B Firmware Revision History
ROM Part Number, 08562-
Firmware
Date Code
910415
900901 80182 80183 80184 80185 N/A N/A Fixed unnecessary OCXO
891012 80157 80158 80159 80160 80161 80162 Oven controlled oscillator
881031 80136 80137 80138 80139 80140 80141 8561A compatibility, FFT, 99%
880201 80120 80121 80122 80123 80124 80125 Printer dump fix, add 2 MHz
871115 80106 80107 80108 80109 80110 80111 Fixed roller oscillator/tuning
870824 80090 80091 80092 80093 80094 80095 Fixed cal-to-cal span variation
870728 80077 80078 80079 80080 80081 80082 85620A compatibility, 26.5
*
U306 U307 U308 U309 U310 U311
80198 80199 80200 80201 N/A N/A Fixed unnecessary error
Firmware Revision
History
messages 336 and 499.
errors.
(OCXO) compatibility.
power BW, and full span in
single sweep.
RBW and Option 026
compatibility.
range bug.
bug.
GHz and 2.5 kHz
upgrade (N=band #).
× N span
870312 80048 80049 80050 80051 80056 80057 Bug fixes only, first customer
version.
861218 80001 80002 80003 80004 80020 80021 First version.
*
The part number for the firmware upgrade kit is 08562-60163 for a four ROM set, and 5063-0241 for
a six ROM set. Six ROM sets should be used with a controller board assembly with part number
08562-60110 or earlier.
10 Firmware Note 08560-90163
Agilent 85620A Firmware Revisions
Mass memory module operation is controlled by ROM (read-only memory) firmware. The module
firmware version is displayed after pressing the
Table 10 on page 15 for firmware versions of the module that are compatible with the different portable
spectrum analyzers.
It is possible to get a different set of functions from a given mass memory module with revision C
firmware, depending on the firmware revision of the host spectrum analyzer. In spectrum analyzers
with firmware revision 960401 and later, the firmware that controls the mass memory module actually
resides in the host spectrum analyzer and contains a more recent set of features and functionality. If
that same mass memory module is installed on a host spectrum analyzer with firmware revision
941028 or earlier, the firmware that resides in the mass memory module (revision A, B, or C) will
control the features and functionality of the module.
Mass memory modules with revision A or B firmware are incompatible with host spectrum analyzers
with firmware revision 960401 and later.
NOTE DLPs, traces, and limit-lines stored on memory cards using a mass-memory
module with firmware date code 910116 or later cannot be read into a module with
an earlier firmware date code (for example 890524). However, DLPs, traces, and
limit-lines stored on cards using modules with firmware date code 890524 or
earlier can be read into a module with firmware date code 910116 or later.
Table 6 85620A Firmware Revisions Shipped with Serial Prefix 3143A and Above
Firmware ROM Part Number
Rev
Date
Code
U7
MODULE key on the spectrum analyzer. Refer to
Firmware
Revision History
950829 Firmware is in spectrum
†
analyzer.
Adds the menu for formatting the memory card.
Down-loadable program execution time is
improved.
*
910116 85620-80021 CATALOG command, LIMIFAIL predefined
C
variable, and sorted directories added.
Real arrays >75 elements now usable. EP can be
used to change the value of a user-defined variable.
*
Mass memory modules with revision A or B firmware are incompatible with host spectrum
analyzers with firmware revision 960401 and later.
†
Refer to Table 1 on page 4 and Table 2 on page 7, for 856x E-Series Spectrum Analyzer upgrade
information.
Firmware Note 08560-90163 11
Table 7 85620A Firmware Revisions Shipped with Serial Prefix 3003A and Below
Firmware ROM Part Number
Firmware
Rev
Date
Code
U1 U2 U3
Revision History
950829 Firmware is in the
spectrum analyzer
*
Adds the menu for
formatting the memory
card. Down-loadable
program execution time
is improved.
†
910116 85620-80023 85620-80024 85620-80025 CATALOG command,
C
LIMIFAIL predefined
variable, and sorted
directories added. Real
arrays >75 elements now
usable. EP can be used to
change the value of a
user-defined variable.
‡
890524 85620-80014 85620-80015 85620-80016 First revision fully
B
compatible with 8560A,
8561B, and 8563A.
‡
890214 85620-80005 85620-80007 85620-80009 First version.
A
* Refer to Table 1 o n page 4 and Table 2 on page 7 for 856x E-Series Spectrum Analyzer upgrade
information.
†
The part number for the firmware upgrade kit is 85620-60013.
‡
Mass memory modules with revision A or B firmware are incompatible with host spectrum
analyzers with firmware revision 960401 and later.
12 Firmware Note 08560-90163
Agilent 85629B Firmware Revisions
The firmware revision for the 85629B test and adjustment module (TAM) can be checked, when
connected to a compatible 8560 Series spectrum analyzer, by pressing
analyzer front panel. The firmware revision date code for the module will be listed at the top of the
spectrum analyzer display. Each firmware revision is designed to test a specific version of spectrum
analyzer. Table 9 on page 13 lists TAM firmware revisions A through E. Table 8 on page 13 lists TAM
firmware revisions 920123 (F) and later. TAM firmware revisions A through E reside in the TAM. TAM
firmware revisions 920123 and later are installed in the 8560 Series spectrum analyzer.
When testing a spectrum analyzer with TAM firmware revision 920123 or above, the TAM firmware
installed in the spectrum analyzer will override the firmware in the TAM. When testing an earlier
8560 Series spectrum analyzer without TAM firmware installed, the firmware in the TAM will control
the TAM. The firmware revision that is controlling the TAM can be easily identified using the
procedure described above.
Table 8 ROM Part Numbers for TAM Firmware Revisions 920123 and Later
MODULE on the spectrum
Firmware
Date Code
940314
*
ROM Part Number
U310 U311
Firmware
Revision History
08564-80011 08564-80012 Compatible with controller board (08564-60010) and
the new Frequency Control board.
920504 08563-80046 08563-80047 Bug fix relating to automatic fault isolation linear
amplitude test.
920327 08563-80038 08563-80039 Fixes Preselector peak and YTO endpoint
adjustment. Previous version incompatible with
436A and 8902A power meters.
920123 08563-80030 08563-80031 PROMS upgraded from 1 MBit to 2 MBit and TAM
firmware now resides in the 8560 spectrum
analyzer. This version is also compatible with new
A4 log amp/cal osc.
*
The part number for the firmware upgrade kit is 5063-0260.
Table 9 ROM Part Numbers for TAM Firmware Revisions A through E
Firmware ROM Part Number
Rev Date Code U1 U3 U4
Firmware
Revision History
*
900301 85629-
E
80079
D 890930 85629-
80075
8562980080
8562980076
8562980081
8562980077
Compatible with new solid state switch and
new CRT.
Compatible with 8563A, new A7 LO
distribution amplifier adjustment, and new
low end mixer.
C 890704 85629-
80071
8562980072
8562980073
Compatible with 8560A/61B and new oven
controlled oscillator (OCX0).
Firmware Note 08560-90163 13
Firmware ROM Part Number
Rev Date Code U1 U3 U4
Firmware
Revision History
B 890621 85629-
80067
A 881031 85629-
80048
*
The part number for the firmware upgrade kit is 85629-60009.
8562980068
8562980049
8562980069
8562980050
Compatible with changes for A2 (-60010), A4
(-60109), and A14 (-60055).
First version.
14 Firmware Note 08560-90163
Compatibility of the 85620A and 8560 Series Spectrum Analyzers
The following table indicates the revisions of spectrum analyzer firmware that are compatible with
each revision of 85620A mass memory module firmware.
Table 10 85620A and 8560 Series Firmware Compatibility
85620A Firmware Revision
Spectrum
Analyzer
890214
(Rev A)
890524
(Rev B)
910116
(Rev C)
950829
and later
8560A Not supported 890720 and later
firmware
revisions
8560E Not supported 941028 and earlier
firmware
revisions
8561A All revisions of
firmware
8561B Not supported 890720 and later
8561E Not supported 941028 and earlier
8562A 870728 and later
firmware
revisions
8562B 870728 and later
firmware
revisions
8562E Not supported Not supported All revisions of
All revisions of
firmware
firmware
revisions
firmware
revisions
870728 and later
firmware
revisions
870728 and later
firmware
revisions
890720 and later
firmware
revisions
All revisions of
firmware
All revisions of
firmware
890720 and later
firmware
revisions
All revisions of
firmware
870728 and later
firmware
revisions
870728 and later
firmware
revisions
firmware
Not supported
960401 and later
firmware
revisions
Not supported
Not supported
960401 and later
firmware
revisions
Not supported
Not supported
960401 and later
firmware
revisions
8563A Not supported All revisions of
firmware
8563E Not supported 941028 and earlier
firmware
revisions
8564E Not supported 941028 and earlier
firmware
revisions
8565E Not supported 941028 and earlier
firmware
revisions
All revisions of
firmware
All revisions of
firmware
All revisions of
firmware
All revisions of
firmware
Not supported
960401 and later
firmware
revisions
960401 and later
firmware
revisions
960401 and later
firmware
revisions
Firmware Note 08560-90163 15
Compatibility of the 85629B and 8560 Series Spectrum Analyzers
The following two tables indicate the range of spectrum analyzer serial-number prefixes that are
compatible with each revision of 85629B firmware. The TAM can be used with spectrum analyzers
that have serial-number prefixes outside the range indicated in the following tables, but the TAM may
not be fully compatible with the spectrum analyzer. The 8562E TAM interface software, available with
8562E Option 915, is required to use the TAM with the 8562E.
In general, firmware revisions are compatible with spectrum analyzers having lower serial-number
prefixes than those shown (unless otherwise noted). The level of compatibility can be improved by
replacing the TAM firmware with the latest version.
The TAM is not compatible with the 8564E or 8565E spectrum analyzer. The 8562E/TAM Interface
Software is required to use the TAM with the 8562E. This software is provided with the 8562E Option
915.
Table 11 85629B and 8560 Series Compatibility (TAM Firmware Revisions A
through E)
*
900301
(Rev E)
Spectrum
Analyzer
881031
(Rev A)
85629B Firmware Revisions A through E
890621
†
(Rev B)†
890704
(Rev C)†
890930
(Rev D)†
8560A Not supported Not supported 2925A 2925A and
below
8560E
8561A
8561B
‡§
‡
All serials
2841A to
2912A
*
All serials
2923A and
below
Not supported Not supported 2925A 2925A and
*
All serials
2927A
below
††
*
and
All serials
2929A and
below
below
8561E
All serials
8562A 2912A and
below
8562B 2842A to
2912A
8562E
#
All serials
*
All serials
2923A and
below
2923A and
below
*
All serials
*
All serials
2927A
below
2927A
below
*
All serials
††
††
*
and
and
*
All serials
2929A and
below
2929A and
below
All serials
*
*
*
3147A and
below
All serials
3147A and
below
3147A and
below
All serials
3147A and
below
3147A and
below
All serials
8563A Not supported Not supported Not supported 2925A 3147A and
below
8563E
All serials
*
All serials
*
All serials
*
All serials
*
All serials
*
*
*
*
8564E Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
16 Firmware Note 08560-90163
85629B Firmware Revisions A through E
*
Spectrum
Analyzer
881031
(Rev A)
890621
†
(Rev B)†
890704
(Rev C)†
890930
(Rev D)†
900301
(Rev E)
8565E Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
*
When the 85629B TAM is installed on an 8560 E-Series spectrum analyzer, the TAM firmware date code will
be 920504 or above, even though the same TAM might use date code 920327 or below (in the TAM) when
installed on an earlier (non-E-Series) spectrum analyzer.
†
The sampler bias manual probe test using TAM firmware revision D and earlier, may cause an error message,
Manual probe revision code of board is NOT known by this module, when testing any instrument
with serial prefix 3017A and above. Press Current Rev. then More Info, for the actual voltage levels and compare
the readings to the current specification of >1.2 V and <3.0 V.
‡
The manual probe check of A7J16 using TAM firmware revision D and earlier has incorrect test limits for
testing an 8561A/B serial prefix 3009A and above. Press More Info for the actual voltage levels and compare the
readings to the specification of −1.95 V and ±0.25 V.
§
When testing an 8561A spectrum analyzer and attempting to execute test 9 immediately after test 8, testing
stops with no warning or error indication. These two tests should not be performed in this sequence. If this
condition exists, press abort to return to the Test Menu, where a different sequence of tests can be selected. For
example, after completing test 8, select test 10 and after it is completed go back and select test 9.
††
Except Option 003.
#
The 8562E/TAM Interface Software is required to use the TAM with the 8562E. This software is provided with
the 8562E Option 915.
Firmware Note 08560-90163 17
Table 12 85629B and 8560 Series Compatibility (TAM Firmware in Spectrum
Analyzer)
Spectrum
Analyzer
920123 920327 920504 940314
8560A 3207A
85629B Firmware (in Spectrum Analyzer)
3221A and below All serials Not supported
*
and below
8560E N/A N/A 3410A and below All serials
8561A Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
8561B 3207A and below 3221A and below All serials Not supported
8561E N/A N/A 3410A and below All serials
8562A Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
8562B Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
8562E
†
N/A N/A 3410A and below All serials
8563A 3207A and below 3221A and below All serials Not supported
8563E N/A N/A 3410A and below All serials
8564E Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
8565E Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported
*
When the 85629B TAM is installed on an 8560 E-Series spectrum analyzer, the TAM firmware
date code will be 920504 or above, even though the same TAM might use date code 920327 or below
(in the TAM) when installed on an earlier (non-E-Series) spectrum analyzer.
†
The 8562E/TAM Interface Software is required to use the TAM with the 8562E. This software is
provided with the 8562E Option 915.
18 Firmware Note 08560-90163
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