Agilent
ESA-L Series Spectrum Analyzers
Product Overview
When speed and accuracy
count as much as your budget
Expanded to 3 and 26.5 GHz!
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Speed, accuracy, affordability
High-resolution,
high-contrast
monochrome
display makes
viewing multiple
traces easy.
Rugged package
with rubber-encased
frames resists
transportation
stresses.
Automatic background
alignment helps
eliminate calibration
worries.
Disk drive provides
PC compatibility
and data archiving.
Built-in tracking
generator provides
an RF source
for scalar network
analysis (optional).*
* These options are available for an additional charge.
Full measurement
specifications
after just a five
minute warm-up.
Help key quickly
communicates
hardkey/softkey
functions on
screen.
4ms sweep time and
virtual real-time
display update
for easier circuit
tuning.
Weather-resistant
front panel allows
operation in tough
environments.
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Your budget is
limited – your test
equipment doesn’t
have to be.
Now you can get the speed and
accuracy you need and still have
money left in your budget. The
Agilent ESA-L series portable
spectrum analyzers have a remarkable four-millisecond RF sweep time
and virtual real-time measurement
updates to the display or through
GPIB interface. With excellent accuracy and easy, reliable operation,
the ESA-L series is full of innovations, such as continuously phaselocked synthesizer, all at a
surprisingly low cost.
Frequency Frequency Phase noise Residual FM Resolution Maximum Overall Maximum Measurement
range accuracy (10 kHz offset) bandwidth amplitude amplitude dynamic rate
9 kHz to: (at 1 GHz) range range accuracy range (characteristic)
(2nd/3rdorder)
E4411B 1.5 GHz ±2 kHz ≤–90 dBc/Hz ≤150 Hz 1 kHz to –119 ±1.1 dB ≥76 dB/83 dB ≥28 updates/sec
E4403B 3 GHz peak to peak 5 MHz –117 ≥79 dB/83 dB
E4408B 26.5 GHz –116 ≥78 dB/82 dB
to +30 dBm
Specification summary
Designed for performance measurements
• Fast measurements
• Accurate results
• Rugged and reliable
• Quick and easy to use
E4411B
E4403B
E4408B
9 kHz 1.5 GHz 3 GHz 26.5 GHz
For complete specifications, see page 10. Ordering information is shown on page 13.
Available frequency ranges
ESA-L series features and benefits
4-ms RF sweep time Combined with 28 measurements per second, provides virtual real-time updates. Responsive
display makes circuit adjustment easier, while increasing the probability of intercepting
intermittent signals.
High-speed data transfer (GPIB)* Fast processing helps reduce measurement time in ATE environments (optional).
Fully synthesized design Provides continuously phase-locked precision throughout the entire sweep. Improves
frequency accuracy, stability, and measurement repeatability, eliminating drift.
Amplitude correction Calibrates out frequency-related amplitude effects with built-in amplitude correction.
Automatic background alignment Continuously calibrates the analyzer. Guarantees repeatability over changing temperatures.
85-dB calibrated display range Allows simultaneous display of large and small signals.
Built-in tracking generator* Combines spectrum and scalar test capability in a single instrument (optional). Synthesized
design eliminates tracking drift (E4411B only). One-button normalize function for quick setup.
5-dB step attenuator Optimizes distortion-free dynamic range.
Built-in frequency counter With 1-Hz resolution, minimizes the need for an external frequency counter.
Fast warm-up Provides full measurement accuracy after just five minutes.
Snap-on battery* Eliminates the restrictions of power cords.
Rubber-encased front and rear frames Provides impact protection in the field.
Rain-resistant front panel Combined with louvered air vents, allows operation in diverse weather conditions.
12-Vdc power cable* Allows direct operation from automotive and truck batteries.
Large, monochrome VGA display 16.8 cm, high-resolution VGA monochrome display with wide viewing angle makes detailed
with output observations easy. Includes 15-pin VGA rear output connector for external monitor.
Parallel port* Supports output to the most popular printers (optional).
Disk drive Makes saving and moving measurement results to your PC quick and easy.
One-button measurements Save set-up and measurement time with adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth,
channel power, peaks table, and harmonics table features.
AM demodulation Combines with the built-in speaker for tune and listen applications.
200 trace or instrument state files Provides internal storage of measurement data and setups for future analysis or comparison.
Marker functions Provides digital resolution of measurement details through peak search, delta markers,
marker table and carrier-to-noise ratio. Signal track keeps unstable signals centered on the
screen while band power calculates total power between user-defined limits.
Softkey/hardkey interface Provides a simple user interface while retaining access to sophisticated features.
Built-in help button with function display Eliminates carrying manuals into the field to determine keypad and softkey functions.
Limit lines Built-in-limit lines and pass/fail messages simplify testing.
Built-in clock/calendar Provides storage of time stamps and printed data.
Automatic overload protection Protects RF input from overly large signals (only available on the 1.5 GHz E4411B).
Automatic printer setup Identifies connected printer models automatically.
Performance
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Portability
Ease-of-use
The ESA-L series now comes with a standard THREE-YEAR warranty!
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For higher performance requirements, Agilent also offers the ESA-E series of spectrum analyzers. With its cardcage architecture, the
ESA-E series is an investment in a flexible platform and a wider range of options, such as narrow-resolution bandwidth filters for viewing
closely spaced signals and a built-in high-gain, low-noise preamplifier for better sensitivity measurements. For more information, order the
ESA family literature shown on page 13.
* These options are available for an additional charge.
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Increase
manufacturing
throughput
Get real-time measurement feedback
for circuit tuning and adjustment
with up to 28 measurement updates
per second and 4-millisecond RF
sweep time.
Speed up manual or automated
testing with built-in limits lines and
easy-to-interpret pass/fail messages.
The ESA-L series is SCPI-compliant
(Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments) and
reduces test time by automating
repetitive measurements using the
GPIB interface and
VXIplug&play
drivers.
With a combination of
performance, speed
and accuracy at an
affordable price, the
ESA-L series is ideal for
manufacturing.
Eliminate measurement speed bottlenecks
Decrease
training time
Save training time with the easy-to-use
hardkey/softkey interface.
Reduce operator uncertainty with the
easy-to-view, high-resolution digital
display and numeric marker readouts.
View large and small signals simultaneously on screen with 85-dB
calibrated display range.
Enlarge the display by removing the
softkey interface or connecting to an
external VGA monitor.
Increase
measurement
confidence and
reliability
With ±1.1 dB amplitude accuracy, the
ESA-L series instruments are fully
synthesized and phase locked over
the entire sweep for frequency
accuracy, stability and repeatability.
Automatic background alignment
improves accuracy and offers
continuous calibration to assure
measurement accuracy.
The ESA-L series is manufactured
in an ISO 9001-registered facility to
Agilent’s exacting standards.
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Calibrated field
measurements in just
FIVE minutes!
Easy-to-use, portable performance.
Snap-on rechargeable battery for up
to 1.9 hours of cordless operation
(optional).
12-Vdc power cable for running
the analyzer on a vehicle battery
(optional).
Built-in tracking generator and
frequency counter means less
equipment to carry (optional).
Flexible tilt handle for optimum
viewing angles on the bench or floor.
Easy data transfer to a computer
with built-in floppy disk drive.
Take lab-grade
performance into
the field
Get fully synthesized performance in
a rugged portable package for lasting
accuracy in tough environments.
Continuous background alignment
provides accuracy over varying
temperatures.
The Analyzer conforms to the
environmental specifications of
MIL-PRF-28800F class 3.
Built-in help eliminates need to carry
manuals into the field.
Designed for field applications, the
ESA-L series provides accurate
performance in a wide variety of
environments.
Easy, worry-free field measurements
Research and development Education
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Provide students with fast
and accurate spectrum
analysis while conserving
your budget.
Now you don’t have to
buy a high-priced spectrum
analyzer to get advanced
technology on every
engineer’s bench.
Verify your designs
with confidence
The ESA-L series offers ±1.1 dB
amplitude accuracy, ±1% span
accuracy, ±2 kHz frequency accuracy,
and a continuously phase-locked
synthesizer for stability and
repeatability.
Transfer measurement results
directly to your computer with the
help of the Agilent EEsof Advanced
Design System instrument link/driver
or BenchLink Spectrum Analyzer
software.
Sophisticated performance at a
budget price eliminates the need
to share analyzers.
Save money and stay
competitive
For education, equip your students
with fast, accurate spectrum analyzers, at an affordable price.
Fully synthesized digital design
provides accurate and repeatable
measurements.
Rugged design, such as the input
overload protection available on the
1.5 GHz E4411B, guards against damage to the analyzer.
Easy-to-understand interface
simplifies operation and aids access
to more sophisticated functions.
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ESA-L series – a whole product solution
The performance of the ESA-L series spectrum
analyzer is only a small part of what you get from Agilent
Technologies. Agilent strives to provide complete solutions
that go beyond our customers’ expectations. Only offers
the depth and breadth of enhancements, software,
services, connectivity, accessibility and support to help
our customers reach their measurements objectives.
Please contact us for more information.
For the latest information on the ESA-L series see our Web page at:
www.agilent.com/find/esa
Training and access to
information
• Factory service training
• Web-based support of frequently
asked questions
• Manuals on CD ROM and on
the Web
• User guides available in
9 languages
Pre-sales service
• Rentals, leasing, and financing
• Application engineering
services
• Application notes
• Custom product modifications
PC connectivity
• Floppy disk drive
• GPIB or RS232 interfaces
• VXIplug&play drivers
• BenchLink spectrum analyzer
software
• EEsof Advanced Design
System instrument link
Product and
peripheral interfaces
• 8590-series/ESA programming
conversion guide
• Printer support
Post-sales support
• Standard three-year global
warranty
• Worldwide call center and
service center support network
• One-year calibration intervals
• Firmware upgrades
downloadable from the Web
• PC-based calibration software
Software
• Programming examples on
CD ROM
• SCPI (Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments)
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Specifications
Frequency specifications
Frequency range
E4411B
50 Ω 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz
75 Ω(Opt. 1DP) 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz
E4403B 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz
E4408B 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Band LO harmonic = N
0 1 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz
1 1 2.85 GHz to 6.7 GHz
2 2 6.2 GHz to 13.2 GHz
3 4 12.8 GHz to 19.2 GHz
4 4 18.7 GHz to 26.5 GHz
Frequency reference
Aging rate ±2x10-6/year, ±1.0x10-7/day,
characteristic
Settability ±5x10
-7
Temperature stability ±5x10
-6
Frequency readout accuracy
(Start, Stop, Center, Marker) ±(frequency readout x frequency
reference error1+ 0.75% of span
+ 15% of RBW + 10 Hz + 1Hz x N2)
Marker frequency counter
Accuracy ±(marker frequency x frequency
reference error1+ counter resolution)
Resolution Selectable from 1 Hz to 100 kHz
Frequency span
Range 0 Hz (zero span), and
E4411B 100 Hz to 1.5 GHz
E4403B 100 Hz to 3.0 GHz
E4408B 100 Hz to 26.5 GHz
Resolution 2 Hz x N
2
Accuracy ±1% of span
Sweep time
Range 4 ms to 4000 sec.
Accuracy ±1%
Sweep trigger Free Run, single, line, video, offset,
delayed trigger, and external
Offset trigger range ± 327 ms to ± 323 Ks
Sweep (trace) points 401
Resolution bandwidth
Range (–3 dB bandwidth) 1 kHz to 3 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence
and 5 MHz
(–6 dB bandwidth) 9 kHz and 120 kHz
Accuracy
1 kHz to 3 MHz RBW ±15%
5 MHz RBW ±30%
Selectivity
60 dB/3 dB bandwidth ratio <15:1, characteristic
Video bandwidth range
(–3 dB bandwidth) 30 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence,
3 MHz, characteristic
Stability
Noise sidebands (1 kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW and sample detector)E4411B
≥10 kHz offset from CW signal ≤–90 dBc/Hz
≥20 kHz offset from CW signal ≤–100 dBc/Hz
≥30 kHz offset from CW signal ≤–102 dBc/Hz
≥100 kHz offset from CW signal ≤–112 dBc/Hz
E4403B, E4408B
≥10 kHz offset from CW signal ≤–90 dBc/Hz + (20 Log N
2
for frequencies > 6.7 GHz)
≥20 kHz offset from CW signal ≤–98 dBc/Hz + 20 Log N
2
≥30 kHz offset from CW signal ≤–100 dBc/Hz + 20 Log N
2
≥100 kHz offset from CW signal ≤–112 dBc/Hz + 20 Log N
2
Residual FM
1 kHz RBW, 1 kHz VBW ≤150 Hz peak-to-peak x N2 in 100 ms
System-related sidebands
≥30 kHz offset from ≤–65 dBc + (20 Log N
2
for frequencies > 6.7 GHz)
CW signal
Amplitude specifications
Absolute amplitude accuracy
Overall amplitude accuracy3±(0.6 dB +absolute frequency response)
20 °C to 30 °C
At reference settings
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±0.4 dB
Measurement range Displayed average noise level
to maximum safe input level
Input attenuator range
E4411B 0 to 60 dB, in 5 dB steps
E4403B, E4408B 0 to 65 dB, in 5 dB steps
Maximum safe input level
Average continuous power
E4411B (≥15 dB attenuation) +30 dBm (1W)
E4403B, E4408B
(≥30 dB attenuation) +30 dBm (1W)
Peak pulse power
E4411B (≥15 dB attenuation) +30 dBm (1W)
E4403B, E4408B
(≥30 dB attenuation) +50 dBm (100W)
1-dB gain compression (total power at input mixer)
4, 5
E4411B 0 dBm
E4403B 0 dBm
E4408B
50 MHz to 6.7 GHz 0 dBm
6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz –3 dBm
13.2 GHz to 26.5 GHz –5 dBm
Displayed average noise level
(Input terminated, 0 dB attenuation, sample detector, reference level =
–70 dBm, 1 kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW)
E4411B
400 kHz to 10 MHz ≤–115 dBm
10 MHz to 500 MHz ≤–119 dBm
500 MHz to 1.0 GHz ≤–117 dBm
1.0 GHz to 1.5 GHz ≤–113 dBm
E4411B (Option 1DP)
1 MHz to 500 MHz ≤–65 dBmV
500 MHz to 1.0 GHz ≤–60 dBmV
1.0 GHz to 1.5 GHz ≤–53 dBmV
All specifications apply over 0 °C to +55 °C. The analyzer will meet its specifications five minutes after it is turned on,
when the analyzer is within one year of calibration cycle, after two hours of storage within the operating temperature range,
and Auto Align All is selected. ITALICS = supplemental information, characteristics, typical performance, or nominal values.
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Frequency reference error = (aging rate x period of time since adjustment + settability + temperature stability).
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N = Harmonic mixing mode. N = 1 for E4411B and E4403B.
3
For reference level 0 to –50 dBm: input attenuation, 10 dB; 50 MHz; RBW, 3 kHz, VBW, 3 kHz; log range 0 to 50 dB;
sweep time coupled, signal input, 0 to –50 dBm; span, ≤–60 kHz.
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Mixer Power Level (dBm) = Input Power (dBm) – Input Attenuator. (dB).
5
For RBW ≤30 kHz, maximum input signal amplitude must be ≤ reference level + 10 dB.
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Settings are: reference level –25 dBm for E4411B, –20 dBm for E4403B and E4408B; input attenuation 10 dB; center frequency
50 MHz; resolution bandwidth 3 kHz; video bandwidth 3 kHz; span 2 kHz; sweep time coupled; signal at reference level.
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Specifications, continued
E4403B
10 MHz to 1.0 GHz ≤–117 dBm
1.0 GHz to 2.0 GHz ≤–116 dBm
2.0 GHz to 3.0 GHz ≤–114 dBm
E4408B
10 MHz to 1.0 GHz ≤–116 dBm
1.0 GHz to 2.0 GHz ≤–115 dBm
2.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz ≤–112 dBm
6.0 GHz to 12.0 GHz ≤–110 dBm
12.0 GHz to 22.0 GHz ≤–107 dBm
22.0 GHz to 26.5 GHz ≤–101 dBm
Spurious responses
Second harmonic distortion
E4411B
2 MHz to 750 MHz <–75 dBc for –40 dBm signal at
input mixer
1
E4403B, E4408B
10 MHz to 500 MHz <–60 dBc for –30 dBm signal at
input mixer
1
500 MHz to 1.5 GHz <–70 dBc for –30 dBm signal at
input mixer
1
1.5 GHz to 2.0 GHz <–80 dBc for –10 dBm signal at
input mixer
1
2.0 GHz to 13.25 GHz <–95 dBc for –10 dBm signal at
input mixer
1
Maximum achievable second order dynamic range
E4411B (at 1 GHz) 76 dB (+35 dBm S.H.I.)
E4403B (at 1 GHz) 79 dB (+40 dBm S.H.I.)
E4408B (at 1 GHz) 78 dB (+40 dBm S.H.I.)
Third order intermodulation distortion
E4411B
10 MHz to 1.5 GHz <–75 dBc for two –30 dBm signals
at input mixer1, >50 kHz separation
E4403B, E4408B
100 MHz to 6.7 GHz <–75 dBc for two –30 dBm signals
at input mixer1, >50 kHz separation
6.7 GHz to 26.5 GHz <–70 dBc for two –30 dBm signals
at input mixer1, >50 kHz separation
Maximum achievable third order dynamic range
E4411B (at 1.0 GHz) 83 dB (+7.5 dBm T.O.I.)
E4403B (at 1.0 GHz) 83 dB (+7.5 dBm T.O.I.)
E4408B (at 1.0 GHz) 82 dB (+7.5 dBm T.O.I.)
Other input-related spurious
E4411B <–65 dBc, 30 kHz ≤ offset ≤1.2 GHz,
for –20 dBm signal at input mixer
1
E4403B, E4408B <–65 dBc, >30 kHz offset, for –20 dBm
signal at input mixer
1
Residual responses
Input terminated and 0 dB attenuation <–90 dBm
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 10 divisions
Scale units dBm, dBmV, dBµV, V, W, and Hz
Marker readout resolution
Log scale 0.04 dB
Linear scale 0.01% of reference level
Reference level
Range –149.9 dBm to maximum mixer
level + attenuator setting
Resolution
Log scale ±0.1 dB
Linear scale ±0.12% of reference level
Accuracy (at a fixed frequency, a fixed attenuation, and referenced
to –35 dBm)
Reference level – input attenuator setting
–10 dBm to > –60 dBm ±0.3 dB
–60 dBm to > –85 dBm ±0.5 dB
–85 dBm to > –90 dBm ±0.7 dB
Frequency response (10 dB attenuation, 20 °C to 30 °C)
Absolute2Relative
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9 kHz to 3.0 GHz ±0.5 dB ±0.5 dB
3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz ±1.5 dB ±1.3 dB
6.7 GHz to 26.5 GHz ±2.0 dB ±1.8 dB
Resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty
(Referenced to 1 kHz RBW, at reference level)
3 kHz to 3 MHz RBW ±0.3 dB
5 MHz RBW ±0.6 dB
Linear to log switching ±0.15 dB at reference level
Display scale fidelity
Log maximum cumulative
0 to –85 dB from ±(0.3 dB + 0.01 x dB from
reference level reference level)
Log incremental accuracy
0 to –80 dB from ±0.4 dB/4 dB
reference level
Linear accuracy ±2% of reference level
General specifications
Measurement speed
(characteristic) E4411B E4403B E4408B
Local measurement and ≥35/sec ≥30/sec ≥28/sec
display update rate
4
Remote measurement and ≥30/sec ≥30/sec ≥30/sec
GPIB transfer rate
5
RF center frequency
6
≤90ms ≤90ms ≤90ms
tuning time
Temperature range
Operating 0 °C to +55 °C
Storage –40 °C to +75 °C
Disk drive 10 °C to 40 °C
EMI compatibility Conducted and radiated emission is in
compliance with CISPR Pub. 11/1990
Group 1 Class A
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Mixer power level (dBm) = Input power (dBm) – Input attenuator. (dB).
2
Referenced to amplitude at 50 MHz.
3
Referenced to midpoint between highest and lowest frequency response deviations.
4
Autoalign Off, fixed center frequency, factory preset, RBW =1 MHz, stop frequency ≤3 GHz, span >10 MHz and ≤ 600MHz
(E4411B: span >102 MHz and ≤400 MHz)
5
Display Off, factory preset, fixed center frequency, single sweep, autoalign off, RBW = 1 MHz, stop frequency ≤3 GHz, span
= 20 MHz, GPIB interface
6
Includes CF tuning + measurement + GPIB transfer time, stop frequency ≤3 GHz, factory preset, autoalign off, RBW = 1 MHz, span = 20 MHz,
CF tune step size = 50 MHz
Second harmonic distortion 10 MHz to 500 MHz
Second harmonic distortion 500 MHz to 1.5 GHz
Third order distortion 100 MHz to 3 GHz
DANL 10 MHz to 1 GHz
DANL 1 GHz to 2 GHz
DANL 2 GHz to 3 GHz
–70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0
Mixer level (dBm)
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
DANL and distortion products relative to
mixer level (dBm)
E4403B
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Audible noise (ISO 7779)
Sound pressure at 25 °C <40 dBa, (<5.3 Bels power)
Power requirements
ac Voltage 90 to 132 Vrms, 195 to 250 Vrms
Frequency 47 to 440 Hz, 47 to 66 Hz
Power consumption, on <300 W
Power consumption, standby <5 W
dc Voltage 12 to 20 Vdc
Power consumption <200 W
Weight (without options)
E4411B 13.2 kg (29.1 lb), characteristic
E4403B 15.5 kg (34.2 lb), characteristic
E4408B 17.1 kg (37.7 lb), characteristic
Dimensions
Height 222 mm (8.75 in)
Width 373 mm (14.7 in) without handle
408 mm (16.1 in) with handle
Depth 409 mm (16.1 in) without handle
516 mm (20.3 in) with handle
Data storage
Internal 200 traces or states, nominal
Inputs/outputs
Amplitude reference
1
Internal
E4411B –25 dBm, nominal
E4411B, Option 1DP +28.75 dBmV, nominal
External, BNC (f)
E4403B, E4408B –20 dBm, nominal
Front panel connectors
Input Type N (f), 50 Ω nominal
Option 1DP ( E4411B) BNC (f), 75 Ω nominal
Option BAB ( E4408B) APC 3.5 (m)
RF Out
Option 1DN Type N (f), 50 Ω nominal
Option 1DQ ( E4411B) BNC (f), 75 Ω nominal
Probe power, voltage/current +15 Vdc, –12.6 Vdc at 150 mA maximum
Speaker Front-panel knob controls volume
Headphone 3.5 mm (1/8 in) miniature audio jack
External keyboard 6-pin mini-din
Rear panel connectors
10 MHz ref output BNC (f), 50 Ω, >0 dBm, characteristic
10 MHz ref input BNC (f), 50 Ω, –15 to +10 dBm,
characteristic
External trigger input BNC (f), (5V TTL)
VGA output VGA compatible, 15-pin mini D-SUB,
640 x 480 resolution
IF sweep and video ports (Option A4J)
Aux IF output BNC (f), 21.4 MHz, nominal –10 to
–70 dBm (uncorrected), characteristic
Aux video out BNC (f), 0 to 1 V (uncorrected),
characteristic
Hi swp in BNC (f), (5 V TTL)
Hi swp out BNC (f), (5 V TTL)
Swp out BNC (f), 0 to +10 V ramp, characteristic
GPIB interface
Option A4H IEEE-488 bus connector
Serial interface
Option 1AX 9-pin D-SUB (m), RS-232
Parallel printer interface
Option A4H or 1AX 25-pin D-SUB (f), printer port only
Tracking generator (Option 1DN and Option 1DQ)
Output frequency range
E4411B 50 Ω (Opt. 1DN) 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz
E4411B 75 Ω (Opt. 1DQ) 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz
E4403B, E4408B (Opt. 1DN) 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz
Output power level
2
Range
E4411B 50 Ω 0 to –70 dBm (20 °C to 30 °C)
E4411B 75 Ω +42.75 to –27.25 dBmV
E4403B, E4408B 50 Ω –2 to –66 dBm
Vermier
E4411B
Range 10 dB
Output attenuator range 0 to 60 dB, 10 dB steps
E4403B, E4408B
Range 9 dB
Output attenuator range 0 to 56 dB, 8 dB steps
Output power sweep
2
Range
E4411B 50 Ω –15 dBm to 0 dBm –
(source attenuator setting)
E4411B 75 Ω +27.76 dBmV to +42.76 dBmV –
(source attenuator setting)
E4403B, E4408B 50 Ω –10 dBm to –1 dBm –
(source attenuator setting)
Output flatness
E4411B 50 Ω (referenced to 50 MHz, 0 dB attenuation)
10 MHz to 1.5 GHz ±1.5 dB
E4411B 75 Ω (referenced to 50 MHz, 0 dB attenuation)
10 MHz to 1.5 GHz ±2 dB
E4403B, E4408B 50 Ω (referenced to 50 MHz, –20 dB signal level)
10 MHz to 3.0 GHz ±2 dB
Spurious output
Harmonic spurs
E4411B, 50 Ω (0 dBm output), 75 Ω (+42.8 dBmV output)
20 MHz to 1.5 GHz <–25 dBc
E4403B, E4408B 50 Ω (–1 dBm output)
9 MHz to 3 GHz <–25 dBc
Dynamic range Maximum output power level–
displayed average noise level
Output tracking
E4411B
Drift No error
Swept tracking error No error for coupled sweep times
E4403B, E4408B
Drift 1.5 kHz/5 minutes, characteristic
Swept tracking error Usable in 1 kHz RBW after 5 minutes
of warm up
Output VSWR
E4411B <2.5:1, characteristic
E4403B, E4408B
0 dB attenuation <2.0:1, characteristic
>8 dB attenuation <1.5:1, characteristic
Specifications, continued
1
Amplitude reference actual power might differ from the nominal value. Actual calibration power is stored internally.
2
E4411B: 20 °C to 30 °C.
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❑
E4411B RF Spectrum Analyzer
9 kHz to 1.5 GHz
❑ E4403B RF Spectrum Analyzer
9 kHz to 3.0 GHz
❑ E4408B Microwave Spectrum Analyzer
9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Options
❑ A4H GPIB and parallel (Centronics) interfaces
(not compatible with Option 1AX)
❑ 1AX RS-232 and parallel (Centronics) interfaces
(not compatible with Option A4H)
❑ A4J IF, sweep, and video ports
❑ BAB APC 3.5mm input connector (E4408B only)
❑ 1DN 50-Ohm tracking generator
(9 kHz to 1.5 GHz for E4411B)
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz for E4403B and E4408B)
❑ 1DP 75-Ohm input impedance
(1 MHz to 1.5 GHz) E4411B only
❑ 1DQ 75-Ohm tracking generator
(1 MHz to 1.5 GHz) (requires Option 1DP)
❑ 1D7 50 to 75-Ohm matching pad
(type n (m) to BNC (f))
❑ A5D 12-Vdc power cable
❑ AYT Soft operating/carrying case (grey)
❑ AYU Soft operating/carrying case (yellow)
❑ AXT Hard transit case
❑ UK9 Front-panel protective cover
❑ 1CP Rack-mount kit with handles and slides
❑ 0B0 Deletes printed manuals (retains
CD-ROM manuals)
❑ 0BV Component level service documentation
❑ 0B1 Additional user and calibration guides
❑ 0BW Assembly-level service guide
❑ UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with data
❑ 8ZE Refurbished spectrum analyzer (as available)
❑ W32 Three-year calibration
❑ W50/52 Additional two-year service and support/
five-year calibration
Accessories
❑ C2950A Parallel printer cable (2 meter)
❑ 10833A GPIB cable (1 meter)
❑ 24542U RS-232 cable (3 meter, 9 pin
F to 9 pin F) (for serial 9 pin
PC connection to analyzer)
❑ 24542G RS-232 cable (3 meter, 25 pin M
to 9 pin F) (for serial 25 pin PC
or printer connection to analyzer)
❑ 24542M RS-232 cable (3 meter, 25 pin M
to 9 pin F) (for serial 25 pin modem
connection to analyzer)
❑ 87405A Preamplifier (10 MHz to 3 GHz,
24 dB gain) (fastened to RF input,
powered from analyzer)
❑ 85905A 75 Ohm preamplifier (45 MHz to
1 GHz, 20 dB gain) (powered
from analyzer)
❑ 41800A Active probe (5 Hz to 500 MHz)
❑ 85024A High frequency active probe
(300 kHz to 3 GHz)
❑ E1779A Battery pack
❑ E4444A BenchLink Spectrum Analyzer
software (PC image and data
transfer)
❑ VXIplug&play instrument drivers available via the
World Wide Web at:
http://www.agilent.com/find/inst_drivers
(Click on VXIplug&play universal
instrument drivers.)
Literature
❑ ESA Self-Guided demo 5968-3658E
❑ Spectrum Analysis Basics, AN 150 5952-0292
❑ ESA-E series
spectrum analyzer brochure 5968-3278E
❑ ESA-E series specifications 5968-3386E
❑ 8560 EC-series
spectrum analyzer brochure 5968-9571E
❑ E4444A BenchLink
spectrum analyzer product overview 5966-0676E
❑ E1779A rechargeable battery pack 5966-1851E
❑ ESA cable TV service and
installation analyzer product overview 5980-0845E
Ordering information
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12 Vdc operation with
optional power cable
VGA connector for
large screen monitor
Parallel printer port
supports PCL 3/5
HP printers (optional)
Snap on battery pack
for portability
(optional)
GPIB or RS232 interfaces
provide remote control
and PC connectivity
(optional)
Improve frequency
accuracy with external
frequency reference
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