Digital Signal Processing Reference
In-Depth Information
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PPENDIX
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HP/Agilent 8590L RF
Spectrum A
nalyzer
B.1
Introduction
The HP 8590L
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is a low-cost, but full-featured, frequency-accurate RF spec-
trum analyzer designed to meet general purpose measurement needs. The
easy-to-use interface provides access to more than 200 built-in functions.
Some of the key features of the HP8590L Spectrum Analyzer, as shown in
Figure B.1
, are the following:
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Frequency counter:
Eliminates the need for a separate frequency
counter with the built-in frequency counter, with ±2.1 kHz accuracy
at 1 GHz (±7.6 kHz from 0 to 50°C).
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Multiple resolution bandwidth filters:
Optimizes the tradeoffs of
speed, sensitivity, and the separation of closely spaced signals with
the user's choice of 10 resolution bandwidth filters, beginning at 1 kHz.
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145 dB amplitude measurement range:
Measure signals directly
with -115 dBm to +30 dBm amplitude measurement range.
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One-button measurement routines:
Saves time, setup, and training
with one button measurement routines, such as adjacent channel
power, signal bandwidth, and third order intercept (TOI).
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Phase noise of 105 dBc/Hz at 30 kHz offset:
Uncovers small signals
close to carriers with an internal phase noise.
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Dual interfaces:
Enables user to operate remotely and print directly
with the optional dual interfaces that combine either an HP-IB or
RS-232 port with a parallel (Centronics) port.
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Built-in tracking generator:
Measures the scalar characteristics of
your components with the optional built-in tracking generator and
the HP 85714A scalar measurements personality.
Some material in this Appendix is reproduced with permission from Agilent Technologies Inc.,
Palo Alto, CA.
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