The Agilent 8561E portable RF spectrum analyzer offers the measurement capability and performance previously found in larger, more expensive benchtop analyzers. This analyzer combines outstanding phase noise, sensitivity, 1 Hz resolution bandwidths, synthesized tuning and wide dynamic range in a MIL-rugged package built to withstand harsh environmental conditions. It offers a complete solution for adjacent-channel power (ACP) testing of burst carrier signals using digital modulation, and the ability to measure occupied bandwidth percentage.

Using the Agilent 11974 series millimeter mixers, preselected coverage reaches 75 GHz, and with other mixers, un-preselected coverage can be extended higher.

The units meet all MIL-T-28800 requirements, including those for temperature, pulse shock, and transit drop. The analyzer fully meets specifications at temperatures from – 10 degrees to + 55 degrees Celsius and they can withstand 30 g’s of shock.

These spectrum analyzers are optimized for high-performance measurement applications. Key specifications include Phase noise of -113 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset from the carrier, 100 db of third order dynamic range, -144 dBm sensitivity at 1 GHz, in a 1 Hz RBW. An image enhanced harmonic mixer extends excellent performance into the microwave frequencies in the HP 8563E.