New Agilent 8562EC RF Spectrum Analyzer

Description

Agilent 8562EC 30Hz – 13.2GHz RF Spectrum Analyzer 

The Agilent 8562EC RF Spectrum Analyzer is a high-performance, ruggedized instrument designed for demanding applications in RF and microwave spectrum analysis. Covering a wide frequency range from 30 Hz to 13.2 GHz, this spectrum analyzer is ideal for laboratory, manufacturing, and field applications where precision and reliability are critical.

Key Features & Benefits:

✔ Wide Frequency Coverage: Operates from 30 Hz to 13.2 GHz, making it suitable for a broad range of RF applications, including telecommunications, radar, and electronic warfare.

✔ High Dynamic Range: Offers exceptional sensitivity and resolution bandwidth with a DANL (Displayed Average Noise Level) as low as -151 dBm, ensuring accurate measurements of weak signals.

✔ Superior Phase Noise Performance: Provides a low phase noise of -113 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, critical for advanced signal analysis in communication and radar systems.

✔ Fast Sweep Speeds & Advanced Processing: Enables rapid signal acquisition with sweep speeds from 20 ms to 1500 s and digital signal processing (DSP) for enhanced performance.

✔ Precision Measurement Accuracy: Boasts ±1 dB amplitude accuracy, ensuring high confidence in measurement results.

✔ User-Friendly Interface & Connectivity: Features a high-resolution color display, intuitive menu-driven operation, and multiple connectivity options, including GPIB and RS-232, for seamless integration with automated test systems.

✔ Robust and Portable Design: Built to withstand rugged environments, making it suitable for both lab and field applications.

Applications:

🔹 RF & Microwave Testing – Ideal for evaluating signal integrity, interference, and spectrum monitoring.
🔹 Aerospace & Defense – Used in radar, EW (Electronic Warfare), and avionics testing.
🔹 Wireless Communications – Essential for testing mobile networks, satellite communications, and broadcast signals.
🔹 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing – Ensures compliance with industry standards.

Technical Specifications:

• Frequency Range: 30 Hz – 13.2 GHz
• Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): 10 Hz – 3 MHz
• Video Bandwidth (VBW): 1 Hz – 3 MHz
• DANL (Sensitivity): -151 dBm/Hz (typical)
• Phase Noise: -113 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset
• Sweep Time: 20 ms to 1500 s
• Third Order Intercept (TOI): +15 dBm
• Amplitude Accuracy: ±1 dB
• Input Impedance: 50 Ω
• Display: High-resolution color display
• Connectivity: GPIB, RS-232

The Agilent 8562EC Spectrum Analyzer is a trusted choice for engineers and technicians who require precision, reliability, and versatility in RF signal analysis. Whether used in research and development, production testing, or field service, this instrument delivers industry-leading performance and accuracy in a compact and durable package.