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SIGNAL ANALYZERS
Spectrum Analyzer! 10 kHz to 1.8 GHz
Model 8590A
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.Optional CATV functions and 75-!J input
.Optional EMC functions
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HP 8590A Portable RF Spectrum Analyzer
This compact, portable RF spectrum analyzer offers many features
of a high-performance model for
frequency range (10 kHz to 1.5 GHz or optional 1.8 GHz), large am-
plitude range (-115 dBm to +30 dBm), and 50- or optional 75 11
input, the HP 8590A has the versatility to make most RF signal mea-
surements. Over 100 functions can be programmed from an optional
computer interface, and many accessories are available to expand ba-
sic spectrum analyzer capabilities.
Automatic Control
Three computer-interface options are available to automate the
spectrum analyzer's many functions: HP-IBI, HP-IU, and RS232C.
Even without a computer, the interface will send display data to a
printer or plotter.
Portability and Performance
With this analyzer you can get the same quality test results in the
field that you get in the factory. The analyzer weighs only 30 pounds
and has a "briefcase" handle to make carrying easy. When no AC
power is available, the analyzer can be run for about two hours from
the HP 8590lA Portable AC Power Source (see page 136).
Add-on Features
The portable spectrum analyzer is compatible with accessories
such as computers, multi-pen plotters, a video monitor, and more.
The HP 8444A Tracking Generator turns the HP 8590A into a stim-
ulus-response system that makes frequency-response and insertion-
loss measurements on RF components. The HP 10855A Preamplifier
alow, affordable price. With a wide
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improves the analyzer's noise performance when low-level signals are
measured, and a family of close-field probes is available for EMI test-
ing. The HP ThinkJet Printer makes permanent records of test results
displayed by the analyzer.
HP 8590A Option H18 1790 MHzOperation
Option H 18 extends the upper limit of the HP 8590A's frequency
range to 1790 MHz.
HP 8590A Option H50 CATVFunctions
This option adds a set of nine functions to simplify cable TV test-
ing: channel selection, carrier level, carrier-to-noise, power line hum,
crossmodulation, composite triple beat, modulation depth, system
frequency response, and save/recall traces. A 75-11input (no-cost Op-
tion 001) minimizes mismatch loss in cable testing. All of the spec-
trum analysis capability of the standard HP 8590A is retained.
HP 8590A Option H51 EMC Functions
Find EMI "hot spots" in your new-product designs quickly and
easily by using the HP 8590A Option H51 Close-Field EMC Analyz-
er and HP 11945A Close-Field Probe Set. The field strength is mea-
sured directly at the probe tip in dBIlA/m, and antenna factors for
the probe are automatically applied. A special function accessed with
a key helps you to discriminate between narrowband and broadband
signals. For more information, see page IJJ.
'HP-IB is Hewlett-Packard's hardware, sottware, documentation, and support for IEEE-488 and
IEC-625 worldwide standards for interfacing instruments.
'HP-IL is Ihe Hewlett-Packard Interlace Loop for serial-interlacing instrument systems.
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HP8590A Specifications
Frequency
Frequency range: 10 kHz to 1.5 GHz with 4-digit resolution
Readout accuracy: <%(5 MHz + 1% of span) (50-f! termination
on 1st LO Out)
Frequency stability
Drift: <50 kHz/5 min. after 2-hour warmup and 5 min. after setting
center frequency
Signal track: signal held at display center compensates for drift
Noise sidebands: <-65 dBc at 30 kHz offset (I kHz RBW, 30 Hz
VBW)
Frequency span range: zero and 50 kHz to 1.5 GHz with 4-digit
resolution
Readout accuracy: <%3% of indicated frequency span
Bandwidth Characterstics3 (-3 dB)
Resolution BW (RBW): I kHz to 3 MHz in 1,3 sequence (Gaussian
shape)
Video BW (VBW): 30 Hz to 3 MHz in 1,3 sequence
Sweeptime range: 20 ms to 100 s
Readout accuracy: %I0% of indicated setting
Amplitude
Amplitude range (1 MHz to 1.3 GHZ)3
50-f! calibration: -115 dBm to + 30 dBm
75-f! calibration (Opt. 001): -60 dBmV to +72 dBmV
Readout resolution (with markers): <0.05 dB for log scale;
<0.05% of Ref. Level for linear scale
Amplitude units: dBm, dBmV, dBuV, volt, watt
Amplitude scale: 1-20 dB/div. in I dB steps and linear
Maximum input power: +30 dBm (I W) continuous; 0 V dc
Maximum dynamic range: 70 dB for on-screen viewing; 70 dB for
signal-to-distortion; 105 dB for IF compression-to-noise
Displayed average noise: I MHz to 1.3 GHz (0 dB input attenua-
tion, I kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW»)
50-f! calibration: < -115 dBm
75-f! calibration (Opt. 001): <-60 dBmV
Gain compression: < I dB for -10 dBm total power at input mixer
Spurious responses
Second Harmonic: <-70 dBc for -45 dBm at input mixer, input
>5 MHz)
Third-order intermod.: <-70 dBc for two -30 dBm signals at in-
put mixer, >50 kHz signal separation
Residual responses: <-95 dBm for no input signal (0 dB input
atten. and 50-f! termination on RF Input and 1st LO Out)
10kHz to 1.79 GHz with Opt. HI8
I MHz to 1.5 GHz with Opt. 001
Input/Output Characteristics
Front-panel connectors
RF input: 50-f! BNC (standard); 75-f! BNC (Opt. 001)
Probe power output: + 15 V, -12.6 V, GND, 150 mA max.
Cal output
50-f! BNC (standard): -20 dBm, 299.9 MHz
75-f! BNC (Opt. 001): +28.75 dBmV, 299.9 MHz
1st LO output: 50-f! BNC, +10 dBm, 2.05 to 3.55 GHz
Rear-panel connectors
Aux video output: 50-f! BNC, 0 to I V
Monitor output: 50-f! BNC, NTSC format, 19.2 kHz horiz. sync.
High sweep In/Out: BNC, high TTL = sweep, low TTL = retrace
Sweep output: BNC, 5 k-f!, 0 to + I0 V ramp
Aux IF output: 50-f! BNC, -10 to -60 dBm, 21.4 MHz
Ext. trigger input: BNC, TTL levels, positive edge trigger
Interface connector: HP-lB (Opt. 021), HP-IL (Opt. 022), or
RS232C (Opt. 023)
HP-IB codes: SHl, AHI, T6, L4, SRI, RLl, PPO, DCI, DTI,
CI, C2, C3, C28
General
Temperature: 0° to 55°C operating; _40° to +75°C storage
Temperature stability: 2 hours after storage at a constant temp.
between 0° and +55°C and 30 minutes after analyzer turn-on at
the same constant temperature
EMI compatibility3: CISPR pub. II (1985) and FTZ 526/527/79
Audible noise: <37.5 dBA pressure and <5.0 Bels power (ISO
DP7779)
Powerrequirements: 86-127 or 195-253 V RMS; 47-66 Hz; 120 VA
max.
Weight (characteristic): 13.5 kg (29.8 Ib)
Size (characteristic): 213 mm (8.4.) H X 366 mm (14.4.) W X 460
mm (18.1.) D
Warranty3: One year limited warranty for materials and workman-
ship
Recommended Accessories
HP 2225A/B/D ThinkJet Printer
HP 7440A ColorPro Plotter
HP 8444A Opt. 059 Tracking Generator
HP 82913A Monitor
HP 85901A AC Power Source
HP 10855A Broadband Preamplifier
HP 11945A Close-Field Probe Set
HP 11867A RF Limiter
HP 11694A 50-75f! Matching Transformer
RackSlide: PIN 1494-0060 (for HP 8590A Options 908/909)
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Amplitude Accuracy
Frequency response
Absolute variation: <% 1.5 dB referenced to Cal Out signal (10 dB
atten. )
Peak variation (flatness): < %I dB referenced to mid-point be-
tween highest and lowest peak excursions
Calibrator accuracy (for 299.9 MHz %300 kHz Cal Out signal)
50-f! calibration: <%1 dB for -20 dBm level
75-f! calibration (Opt. 001): <%1 dB for +28.75 dBmV level
Reference level setting (log scale)
0-60 dB alten.: <%1.75 dB for +30 to -120 dBm range
10 dB alten: < %1.25 dB for 0 to -120 dBm range; <%0.5 dB for 0
to -59 dBm range
Resolution BW switching: <%0.25 dB for 3 kHz to 3 MHz RBW
range
Log scale switching: no significant error for 1-20 dBjdiv. scale
range
Log scale fidelity: <%0.1 dB/dB change over 70 dB range with
'!'O.75dB max. over -60 dB range from Ref. Level; ~ 1.0 dB max.
O~er-70 dB range from Ref. Level
Linear scale fidelity: <%3% of Reference Level setting
Ordering Information
HP 8590A Portable RF Spectrum Analyzer
Price
$7995
Option 001: 75-f! Input Impedance
Option 021: HP-lB Interface
Option 022: HP-IL Interface
Option 023: RS232C Interface
Option 040: Front Panel Cover
Option 908: Rack Mount Without Handles
Option 909: Rack Mount With Handles
Option 910: Extra Operating and Installation
Manuals
Option 915: Support Manual and Extra Operating
and Installation Manuals
Option H18: 1790 MHz Operation
Option H50: CATV Functions and Front Panel Cover
Option H51; Close-field EMC Analyzer
Option W30: Additional Two Years of HP Service
'Refer to Installation Manual (08590-90003) and Operation Manual (08590-90005) for more in-
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