8591C Cable TV Analyzer (1 MHz to 1.8 GHz)
8591E RF Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 1.8 GHz)
8593E Microwave Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 22 GHz)
8594E RF Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 2.9 GHz)
8595E RF Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 6.5 GHz)
8596E Microwave Spectrum Analyzer (9 kHz to 12.8 GHz)
Agilent 8590C/E Series
Spectrum Analyzers and Accessories
Configuration Guide
2
3
Opt card
slots required
Option Description (4 max) 8591C 8591E 8593E 8594E 8595E 8596E
o 001 75 Ω input impedance 0 Std ü
o 003 Memory card reader 0 Std Std Std Std Std Std
o 004 Precision frequency reference 0 Std ü ü ü ü ü
o 009 Local oscillator and sweep + tune outputs (rear panel) 1
18
ü ü ü ü
o 010 Built-in tracking generator, 50 Ω(100 kHz–1.8 GHz) 0 ü
o 010 Built-in tracking generator, 50 Ω(9 kHz–2.9 GHz) 1
18
ü ü ü ü
o 011 Built-in tracking generator, 75 Ω(100 kHz–1.8 GHz) 0 ü ü
o 012 DECT source 2 ü ü ü ü
o 015 Protective soft tan carrying/operating case 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 016 Protective soft yellow operating/carrying case 0 Std ü ü ü ü ü
o 026 Frequency extension to 26.5 GHz (APC 3.5 mm connector) 0 ü
o 027 Frequency extension to 26.5 GHz (type-N connector) 0 ü
o 030 Adds 85921B Cable TV Data Management S/W for FCC
21
0 ü
o 040 Front panel protective cover w/CRT viewing hood 0 ü ü ü ü ü
o 041 GPIB interface and parallel printer interface
1,14
0 ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 042 Protective soft carrying case/backpack
13
0 ü ü ü ü ü
o 043 RS-232 interface and parallel printer interface
1,14
0 Std ü ü ü ü ü
o 050 Improved amplitude accuracy for NADC-TDMA/PCS bands 0 ü ü ü ü ü
o 051 Improved amplitude accuracy for PDC bands 0 ü ü ü ü ü
o 052 Improved amplitude accuracy for PHS band 0 ü ü ü ü
o 053 Improved amplitude accuracy for CDMA/PCS bands 0 ü ü ü ü ü
o 078 Adds 85878A report generation software
o 0B0 Delete manual set 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 101 Fast time-domain sweeps and Analog + display 1 Std ü ü ü ü ü
o 102 AM/FM demod. with speaker and TV sync. trigger
2,16
1 Std ü ü ü ü ü
o 103 Quasi-peak detector and AM/FM demod with speaker
16
1 ü ü ü ü ü
o 105 Time-gated spectrum analysis 0 ü ü ü ü ü
o 107 TV receiver video tester
22
1 ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 110 CT2 demodulator
3,16
1 ü ü ü ü ü
o 111 Group delay w/compatible tracking generator
24
2 ü ü ü ü
o 112 DECT demodulator
16
1 ü ü ü ü
o 119 Noise figure
4
1 ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 130 Narrow resolution bandwidths (30 Hz,100 Hz,300 Hz
and 200 Hz EMI) 1 ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 140 Narrow resolution bandwidths/precision frequency
reference (Opt 004 and 130) 1 ü ü ü ü ü
o 151 DSP, fast ADC, and digital demodulator
19
2 ü
17
ü ü ü ü
o 160 PDC, PHS, NADC, and CDMA firmware for Option 151
25
0 ü
17
ü ü ü ü
Agilent 8590C/E series options
ü= compatible
4
Opt card
slots required
Option Description (4 max) 8591C 8591E 8593E 8594E 8595E 8596E
o 163 GSM900/DCS1800 firmware for Option 151
25
0 ü ü ü ü
o 180 TV picture on screen (NTSC, PAL, and SECAM)
22
1 ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 190 DVB-C RF and modulation quality measurements 3
o 195 R-S and true BER and PID statistics data measurements 1
o 301 TV sync. trigger capability, fast time domain sweeps, AM/FM
demodulator, and Analog + display (Option 101 and 102)
16
2 Std ü ü ü ü ü
o 701 Delete TV sync. trigger capability, fast time domain
sweeps, AM/FM demodulator and Analog + display
(Options 101 and 102) –2 ü
o 703 Delete quasi-peak detector and AM/FM demodulator –1
o 704 Delete precision frequency reference 0 ü
o 711 50/75 Ohm matching pad with 100V DC block 0 ü ü ü ü ü
o 908 Rack mount kit without handles ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 909 Rack mount kit with handles ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 910 Additional user's guide, calibration guide,
and quick reference guide ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 915 Component level information and service guide ü ü ü ü ü ü
o AB_ Quick reference guide in local languages
5
ü
10
ü ü ü ü ü
Warranty and service
o R-51B Return-to-Agilent warranty and service plan
6,26
ü ü ü ü ü ü
o R-50C-001 Standard calibration
6,27
ü ü ü ü ü ü
o R-50C-002 Standards-compliant calibration
27
ü ü ü ü ü
o B70 BenchLink spectrum analyzer 0 ü ü ü ü ü ü
Memory cards
o 85700A 32 Kbyte blank memory card (RAM)
7
ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 85702A 128 Kbyte blank memory card (RAM)
7
ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 85704A 256 Kbyte blank memory card (RAM)
7
ü ü ü ü ü ü
o 85705A 512 Kbyte blank memory card (RAM)
7
ü ü ü ü ü ü
PC software
o 85921B Cable TV data management software for FCC
21
ü ü
23
ü
23
ü
23
ü
23
ü
23
o E4444A BenchLink spectrum analyzer ü ü ü ü ü ü
Agilent 8590C/E series options (continued)
ü= compatible
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Agilent 8590C/E series options
Ordering information
8590E series spectrum analyzers
o 8591E 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz
o 8593E 9 kHz to 22 GHz
o 8594E 9 kHz to 2.9 GHz
o 8595E 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz
o 8596E 9 kHz to 12.8 GHz
8591C cable TV analyzer
o 8591C 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz
Options
To add options to a product, use the following ordering scheme:
Model: 859xx
(xx = 1E, 3E, 4E, 5E, 6E or 1C)
Model options: 859xx-Option 1
859xx-Option 2
Retrofit kits
(For option installation after analyzer purchase)
To order retrofit kits, use part number listed below:
Model: 8590E (0 = 1, 3, 4, 5 or 6)
8590E hardware retrofit kits
o 5062-6458 Retrofit kit for fast time domain sweeps
o 5062-6457 Retrofit kit for TV trigger and AM/FM demod
o 5062-6456 Retrofit kit for memory card reader
o 5062-6459 Retrofit kit for precision frequency reference
o 5063-0244 Retrofit kit for CT2 demodulator card
o 5063-0651 Retrofit kit for TV receiver/video tester for 8590E models,
prefix greater than 3303A
o 5063-0652 Retrofit kit for TV receiver/video tester for 8590E models,
prefix less than 3303A
o 5063-0653 Retrofit kit for TV receiver/video tester for 8591C model only
o 5063-0649 R07/R17 Rebuild kit for TV receiver/video tester for
8591C model only
o 5062-6463 Retrofit kit for 50 Ω tracking generator,
8590B/D/L models only
o 5062-6460 Retrofit kit for 50 Ω tracking generator,
8591A/8591E models only
o 5062-6479 Retrofit kit for 75 Ω tracking generator,
8590B/D/L models only
o 5062-6480 Retrofit kit for 75 Ω tracking generator,
8591A/C/E models only
o 5063-0654 Retrofit kit for counterlock board for 8590D/L models only
o 5062-8218 Retrofit kit for time-gated spectrum analysis for
8590A/E models
o 5063-0247 Retrofit kit for noise figure card for 8590E models
o 5062-6454 Retrofit kit for GPIB interface, all models < serial prefix 3523A
o 5062-6455 Retrofit kit for RS-232 interface, all models < serial prefix 3523A
o 08590-60349 Retrofit kit for Parallel interface, 8590E models < serial
prefix 3523A
o 08590-60380 Retrofit kit for GPIB/Parallel interface, 8590L/C/E models,
ser. prefix ≥3523A
o 08590-60381 Retrofit kit for RS232/Parallel interface, 8590L/C/E models,
ser. prefix ≥3523A
o 5063-0246 Retrofit kit for narrow resolution BW’s, 8590E models
o 08590-60336 Retrofit kit for improved NADC amplitude accuracy,
8590E models
o 5063-0679 Retrofit kit for improved PDC amplitude accuracy, 8590E models
o 5063-0680 Retrofit kit for improved PHS amplitude accuracy, 8590E models
o 5063-0681 Retrofit kit for improved CDMA amplitude accuracy,
8590E models
o 08591-60099 Retrofit kit for DSP firmware ONLY
(PDC/PHS/NADC/CDMA), 8590E models
o 5062-0575 Retrofit kit for DSP firmware ONLY (GSM/DCS1800),
8590E models
o 08591-60100 Retrofit kit for 151/160 digital demod,
(PDC/PHS/NADC/CDMA), 8590E models
o 5062-0576 Retrofit kit for 151/163 digital demod, (GSM/DCS1800),
8590E models
o 08590-60389 Retrofit kit for TV picture (no sound), 8590E models
o 11946-60001 Retrofit kit for quasi-peak detector, all 8590E models
o 11946-60002 Retrofit kit for quasi-peak detector, 8591A model only
o 11946-60003 Retrofit kit for quasi-peak detector, 8593A -
95A models only
8590E DLP retrofit kits
o 11770-8002320Link measurement personality
o 85630-00008 50-ohm scalar transmission/reflection test set
o 85713-10004
7
Digital radio measurement personality
o 85714-10006
7
Scalar measurement personality
o 85718-10010
11
NADC/PCS TDMA measurement personality
o 85719-10006 Noise figure measurement personality
o 85720-10011
11
PDC measurement personality
o 85721-10042
7,8,10
CATV measurement personality - NTSC
o 85721-10043
7,8,10
CATV measurement personality - PAL
o 85721-10044
7,8,10
CATV measurement personality - NTSC Japan channel plan
o 85721-10045
7,8,10
CATV measurement personality - SECAM-L
o 85721-10046
7,8,10
CATV measurement personality - NTSC Taiwanese localization
o 85723-90010 DECT measurement personality
o 85724-90009 Broadcast measurement personality
o 85725-10007 CDMA measurement personality
o 85725-10008 CDMA measurement personality -
Japanese localization
o 85726-10006 PHS measurement personality
o 85727-90004 GSM multi-band transmitter measurement personality
8591C retrofit kits
o 8591CU-R01 Retrofit kit for fast time domain sweeps
o 8591CU-R02 Retrofit kit for TV trigger and AM/FM demod
o 8591CU-R04 Retrofit kit for precision frequency reference
o 8591CU-R07 Retrofit kit for TV receiver/video tester
o 8591CU-R11 Retrofit kit for 1.8 GHz, 75 Ω tracking generator
o 8591CU-R19 Retrofit kit for noise figure card
o 8591CU-R21 Retrofit kit for GPIB interface
o 8591CU-R23 Retrofit kit for RS-232 interface
o 8591CU-R24 Retrofit kit for parallel printer interface
o 8591CU-R30 Retrofit kit for narrow resolution bandwidths
o 8591CU-R41 Retrofit kit for GPIB and parallel interfaces
o 8591CU-R80 Retrofit kit for TV picture on screen
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For scalar measurements
o 85630-00008 Scalar 50 Ωtransmission/reflection test set
o 86205A 50 Ω RF bridge (type-N(f), 300 kHz to 6 GHz,
1.5 dB +0.1 dB/GHz insertion loss)
o 86207A 75 Ohm RF bridge (type-N(f), 300 kHz to 3 GHz,
1.5 dB +0.1 dB/GHz insertion loss)
For EMC measurements
o 11945A Close field probe set (9 kHz to 1 GHz) (with Option E51)
16
o 11947A Transient limiter (BNC(f) to type-N(m), 9 kHz to 200 MHz,
10 dB insertion loss)
Printers and accessories
Most Hewlett-Packard DeskJet and LaserJet (PCL 3 compatible) printers are
compatible with 8590 series spectrum analyzers. Printer compatibility chart
is on the internet web site at www.agilent/com/find/pcg/
o 10833A GPIB cable (1 meter)
o 24542U RS-232 cable 3 meter (9 pin F to 9 pin F) Option 043 only
(for RS-232 9 pin PC connection to analyzer)
o 24542G RS-232 cable 3 meter (25 pin M to 9 pin F) Option 043
only (for RS-232 25 pin PC or printer connection to
analyzer)
o 24542M RS-232 cable 3 meter (25 pin M to 9 pin F) Option 043
only (for RS-232 25 pin modem connection to analyzer)
o C2932A RS-232 cable 3 meter (9 pin M to 9 pin F) Option 043 only
(for serial 9 pin LaserJet 4P/4Plus connection to
analyzer)
o 13242G RS-232 cable (5 meter) (for Option 023 only)
o C2950A Parallel printer cable (2 meter)
o ITEL-45CHVUB GPIB/Parallel converter (North America, Japan, Korea,
and Taiwan)
o ITEL-45CHVEB GPIB/Parallel converter (Continental Europe, U.K.,
Australia, and South Africa) (requires F1011A AC adapter)
Amplifiers and preamplifiers
o 8447D Preamplifier (100 kHz to 1.3 GHz, > 25 dB gain)
o 8449B Preamplifier (1 GHz to 26.5 GHz, 30 dB gain)
o 10855A Broadband preamplifier (2 MHz to 1300 MHz, 22 dB gain)
o 85905A 75 Ω preamplifier (45 MHz to 1GHz, 20 dB gain)
o 87405A Amplifier (10 MHz to 3 GHz, 22 dB gain)
o 87415A Amplifier (2 GHz to 8 GHz, 25 dB gain)
Other accessories
o D4950A Keyboard
o 346B Noise source (BNC(f) to APC 3.5(m), 10 MHz to 18 GHz)
o 11693A Limiter (type-N(f) to type-N(m), 0.1 GHz to 12.4 GHz,
< 2.0 dB insertion loss)
o 11694A 75/50 Ω matching transformer (BNC(f) to BNC(m),
3 MHz-500 MHz, < .75 dB insertion loss)
o 0955-1020 50 to 75 Ω adapter. Same as Option 711
o 11742A High frequency blocking capacitor (3.5mm(f to m)), 10 MHz
to 26.5 GHz, .35 dB IL < 12.4 GHz, .7 dB IL < 26.5 GHz)
o 11852B Order with Option C04, 75/50 Ω min. loss pad (type-N(f)
to type-N(m), DC to 2 GHz, 5.7 dB insertion loss)
o 11867A RF limiter (type-N(f) to type-N(m), DC to 1.8 GHz,
< .75 dB insertion loss)
o 11930B Power limiter (5 MHz to 6 GHz)
o 41800A Active probe (5 Hz to 500 MHz)
o 85024A High frequency probe (300 kHz to 3 GHz)
o 85901A Portable AC power source
o 85902A Burst carrier trigger
o 1420-0383 Memory card battery (CR 2016)
o 1494-0060 Rack slide for rack mount
o 08590-60369 RS-232/parallel connector assembly to convert Option
041 (GPIB) to Option 043 (RS-232)
o 08590-60368 GPIB/parallel connector assembly to convert
Option 043 (RS-232) to Option 041 (GPIB)
o 9211-5604 Transit case
o 5062-4841 Rack mount without handles
12
(centers instrument in rack)
o 5062-4840 Rack mount with handles
12
(centers instrument in rack)
o 5062-8240 Rack mount with handles
12
(mounts instrument left of
center)
o 5062-8241 Rack mount without handles
12
(mounts instrument left of
center)
o 5180-9055 CRT viewing hood (sun shield)
o 5063-0654 Frequency accuracy retrofit kit for 8590B and 8590D
Agilent 8590 C/E/L/Q-series manuals
o 08590-90234 8590 E/L series user's guide
o 08590-90243 8590 E/L series quick reference guide
o 08590-90235 8590 series programmer's guide
o 5960-6588 8590 E/L series quick reference guide in French
o 5960-6590 8590 E/L series quick reference guide in German
o 5960-6592 8590 E/L series quick reference guide in Italian
o 5960-6594 8590 E/L series quick reference guide in Spanish
o 5960-6596 8590 E/L series quick reference guide in Japanese
o 08590-90260 8590 E/L series user’s guide for Taiwan in Chinese
o 08590-90261 8590 E/L series user’s guide for China in Chinese
o 5962-5001 8590 E/L series user’s guide in French
o 5962-5002 8590 E/L series user’s guide in German
o 08590-90286 8590 E/L series user’s guide in Italian
o 5962-5004 8590 E/L series user’s guide in Spanish
o 08590-90269 8590L calibration guide
o 08594-90183 859x C/E series calibration guide
o 08592-90082 8592L calibration guide
o 5963-2950 8590 C/E/L/Q Series assembly level repair guide
o 5963-2951 8590 C/E/L/Q Series component level repair guide
o 08591-90129 8591C Cable TV analyzer user's guide, spectrum analyzer
reference
o 08591-90176 8591C Cable TV analyzer user’s guide, cable TV
measurements
o 08591-90130 8591C getting started and quick reference guide
Agilent 8590C/E series accessories
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Agilent 8590 C/E series notes
1. Programming manual included
2. Options 101 and 102 required for TV sync trigger capability. See
Option 301.
3. 85717A measurement personality required
4. 85719A measurement personality required
5. ABF Quick reference and user’s guides in French
ABD Quick reference and user’s guides in German
ABZ Quick reference and user’s guides in Italian
ABE Quick reference and user’s guides in Spanish
ABJ Quick reference guide in Japanese
AB0 Quick reference guide for Taiwan in Chinese
AB2 Quick reference guide for China in Chinese
6. An incremental cost will be added to the base price of Options R-51B and
R-50C for an 859xC/E containing Options 010, 011, or 130.
7. Option 003 (card reader) on the 8590L, 8592L and 8594L is required.
8. Video tests not supported on 8590L, 8592L or 8594L.
9. Option E51 comes with preamplifier, carrying case, cables and
connectors.
10. Cable TV measurements are formatted for local country's cable TV
standards.
11. Modulation accuracy measurements not supported on 8591E.
12. Rack height is 8.75 inches.
13. Not for analyzer operation while in carrying case
14. Options 021, 023 and 024 or 041 and 043 cannot be combined.
15. Not compatible with Option 107
16. Not compatible with other demodulator options (102, 103, 110, 112,
or 301).
17. Compatibility with 8591E limited to CDMA applications only
18. If Options 009 and 010 are combined on the 8593E/94E/95E/96E or
8590 EM series; only one option card slot is required.
19. Not compatible with Options 101 and 301
20. Requires Option 111. Not compatible with 8591E.
21. NTSC Cable TV analyzers only
22. Option 107 is not compatible with Option 180.
23. 85721 Cable TV measurement personality required
24. 11770A Link measurements personality required. Do not order
Option 010 with Option 111.
25. Option 160 and 163 are not compatible.
26. For warranty and service of 5 years, please order 60 months of R-51B
(quantity = 60). Standard warranty is 12 months.
27. For 3 years, order 36 months of the appropriate calibration plan.
For 5 years, specify 60 months.
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