The document provides specifications and features for two low-cost portable spectrum analyzers, the HP 85908 and HP 85928, highlighting their frequency ranges, measurement capabilities, and user-friendly features. Both models are designed for basic RF and microwave measurements, with options for additional functionalities such as tracking generators and memory card readers. Pricing information for the analyzers and various options is also included, making it a comprehensive resource for potential buyers.
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HP 8590B
The document provides specifications and features for two low-cost portable spectrum analyzers, the HP 85908 and HP 85928, highlighting their frequency ranges, measurement capabilities, and user-friendly features. Both models are designed for basic RF and microwave measurements, with options for additional functionalities such as tracking generators and memory card readers. Pricing information for the analyzers and various options is also included, making it a comprehensive resource for potential buyers.
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SIGNAL ANALYZERS
Spectrum Analyzers, Low-cost Portable
HP 25908, 05928
= Low price
= Easy touse
«* Sturdy and lightweight
‘+ Measurement personalities
HP 85908
HP 8590B and 85928 Spectrum Analyzers
‘These models offer basic RF and microwave measurement per=
formance ata low cost. The HP 85908 has a frequency range Of 9
Kflz (01.8 GHz, 2 50- or optional 75-ohm input, anda weight of only
136 kg (30 pounds). Amplitude range is 4 side 115 to 130 dBm
‘The HP 85928 hasa frequency range of9 KH to 22 GH (or 25 GH.
with option #125), an internal preselecior, and a weight of (35
pounds) 15.9 kg. Amplitude range extends from —114 to +30 dBm
(Bor special applications or general export, the HP 83928 option
TBH doesnot tune above 18 GHz nor span greater than 23 GH) It
ac power isnot available, both spectrum analyzers can be operated
using the HP 859014 portable ae power source
One Spectrum Analyzer fr Many Applications
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Complex mesntrmenroutnesand it imisare avelae as hey.
fire. An optional bolln tracking pnerter proves the HP
S508 RF analaer with + sgachrobusy seep Sigal source for
stmulusrespose measurement. Operating there angles reautes
only minimal ain.
Easy-to-Use Features
Numerous features make it easier to control your measurements
and to analyze the results Both portable spectrum analyzers have
builtin, automatic calibration to ensure measurement consistency
Frequency panning les you quickly reposition signals without repes
ced sweeps. The internal memory allows 50 traces tobe stored, and 24
more can be stored on 2 RAM card with addition of the optional
‘memory-card reader. Time-and-date stamping come standard. Direct
‘output fo printer or plotter are available with either the HP-IB or
RS!232 Interface option
HP 85028,
ing: 0” 10 55° C
Storage: 40° to +75°.C
EMI compatibility: CISPR Pub, 11 and FRZ.526/$27/79
‘Audible noise: <37.5 dBA. pressure and 5.0 Bels power
qasopP7779)|
Power requirements: 360127 or 198 10250 Vrms, 471066 He. 103,
10126 Vems, 400 Hz 10%
Frequency a
Range: 9 kits to 1.8 GHz, 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz option 001
Readout accuracy: =(S MHz + 1% of frequency spen)
Span
Range: 0 Hz (2er0 span), $0 kHz to 8 GH
Accuracy: 23% of indicted span
Sweep time
Range: 20 ms to 100s
‘Accuracy: 3% of indicated sweep time
‘Sweep trigger: ce run, singe, line, video, external
Stability
Drift: <75kH42/5 minutes after 2-hour warmup and S minutes after
setting centr frequency
Noise sideband: <~95 dBc/Hy at >30 KHz offet from CW sig
al
System related sidebands:
CW signal
(65 dBe at >30 ki ofiet fromHP 85908 Specifications (continued)
Amplitude
“Amplitude range: —115 10 +30 dBm (50 ohm); ~63 0 +75 dBmV
(75 ohm, option 001)
Maximum ale input levet: 59 ohm 75 ohm (option 001)
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Gain compression > 10 MHz: <0.5.B (total power at input mixer
Displayed average noise level: <—115 dBim to <-113 dBm
Spurious respon
‘Second harmonic distortion > § MH: <—70 dic for —45 dBm
fone at input mixer
‘Third-order intermodulation
Distortion >5 MHz: <-70 éBe for two ~30 dBim tones at input
mixer and >50 kz separation
(Other inputsrelated: «65 dBc for 230 kHe offset from CW sig
al
[Residual responses (input terminated and 0 dB attenuation)
'50.0hm 775 ohm (option 001)
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Display range
{Log seate: to -70 dB from reference lve is calibrated
1 (020 dB division in 1 dB steps; 8 divisions displayed
Linear seale:§ divisions
‘Scale units: Bm, dBmV, dBmicroV, volts, watts
ut resolution: 0.05 dB or log scale; 0.08% of rfer-
ence level for linear
Reterence level
Range: —115 to +30 dBm (50 ohm); ~63 19 +75 dBm (75 chm)
Resolution: 0.01 dB fr log scale; 0.12% of ref level far linear
Accuracy (referred to 20 dm reference level)
(O to $8.9 dBi: (0.5 dB+ input atenustor accuracy at
50 MHz)
$80 to 115 dBm: (1.25 dB + input attenuator accuracy at
50 MHz)
Frequency response, 10 dB input attenuation
‘Absolute: 61.5 dB, referred to 300 MHz CAL OUT
Relative flatness: 1.0 dB, referred to midpuint between highest
and lowest frequency resporse deviations
Calibrator output
Frequency: 300 MHz 30 kHz
Amplitude: —20 diim 20.4 dB (50 ohm); +28.75 dBmV 40.4 2B
(75 ohm, option 001),
Input atienustor
Range: 010 60 dB, 10 dB steps
‘Accuracy: 40.5 di at 0 MHz, rf 10 dB attenuation, 0 to $0 €B;
120.15 dB at 50 MHz, ref 10 4B attenuation, 60 dB
Resolution bandwidth I kHz to 3 MHz, 3 di nominal
‘Snitching uncertainty, referred to 3 kHz RBW: 0.4 JB for 3 kHz
103 MHz RBW: 0.5.68 for 1 kHz
Video bandwidth range: 30 12 to | MHz
{Log to linear switching: 0.25 at reference level
Display seale fidelity
{Log incremental accuracy: 0.2 JB/2 dB, 0 to ~70 JB from ref
lev
{Log maximum cumulative: +0.75 dB, 0 10 ~60 from ref level,
21-048, 010 ~70 dB from ref level
Linear accuracy: 3% of reference level
HP 85928 Specifications
Frequency
ange: 9 kitz to 22 GHz; 9 kHz 1925 GH (option H25)
Readout accuracy: «[(5 xN) MIlz + 0.01% of center frequency +
Po [requency span]
‘Span
‘Range: 0 Hr (zero span), (50 x N) kHz o 19.25 GHz
‘Accuracy: 2% of span, span >10 MHz; 15% of span, span <10
MHz
Sweep time
Range: 20 ms o 100
Accuracy: 43% of indicated sweep time
‘Sweep trigger: irce run, singe, ine, vdeo, external
‘stability
Woise sidebands: <(—9S + 20 log N) dBo/Hez >30 kite offset
from CW
System-rolated sidebands:
cifset from CW signal
‘Comb generator frequency accuracy: 100 MHz fundamental freq
000%
65 dBe + 20 log N st >30 kHz
Amplitude
Range: -114 to +30 dBm
‘Maximum safe input: +30 dBm (1 watt, 7.1 Vrms),0 Vie
Gain compression: <0.5 dB (total power at input mixer ~ ~10dBm
Displayed average noise level: "11410 < 92 dBm
Spurious responses
‘Second harmonic distortion
MO MHz 102.9 GHz: <—70 dic for —40 dBm tone at input mixer
22.78 GHz: <—100 dB: for ~10.dBm tone at input mixer (or below
Aisplayed average noise level)
‘Third-order intermodulation
Cistortion > 10 MHz: <—65 dBc for two ~30 4Bm at inp mixer
and > SO KH separation
‘ther input related: <~70 dBe fo
(Be for applied freq <22 GHz
Display range
og scale: 0 to —70 dB from reference level is calibrated | to 20
4B division in 1 dB steps: 8 divisions displayed
Unear scale: § divisions
Scale units: dBm, dBmV, dBuY, vols, watts
Reterence level
Fange: 114 t0 430dBm
Resolution: 0.01 dB for lo
poled freq <18 GHx; <—60
0.12% of ref lev for near
im reference evel
-=(0.5 dB + input atten ace @ $0 MH2)
60 to ~114 dBm: 1(125 dB + input atten ace @ SO MHz)
Frequency response, referred to 300 MHz CAL OUT,
Aatatve fanens 21 (0 +2048
Catoratr out
Frequency: $00 Miz 30 kHz
‘Ampttuge 0s 0.
Input attenator
ange: 070 Bin 10d te
‘Accuracy
3te 60 B05 4B a SD Mile, ref to 10d atten
robe ch aS0 Mita rio oda aten
Resolution bandwith (-2 48 nominal hz to3 Mile
Sntohing uncertainty 5003.) ii 03 Mile ROW 205 dB,
The
Vito bandwith ange: 30101 Mite
Logto near stoning: 3025 dB a etrence evel
Dipay seater 0.94/20 s0 Toa iam rfl nee
mertal; +0.75 dB, 0 10 ~60 dB from ref lev +10 dB; 0 10 "70 dB
fron ref ly, maximum cumulative
Linear accuracy: 3% of reference level
Ordering Information Price
HP 85908 spectrum analyzer (9 kHz to 1.8 GH) $9,590,
IP AS92B spectrum analyzer (9 KH to 22 GH) 319,640
(Opt 001 75.0 input impedance (HP 85903 only) so
(Opt 003 card render s600
(096.010 tracking generator Soa $3,900
(HP 85908 only)
(090011 tracking generator 750 $3,900
(HP 85903 only)
(O5¢ 021 HP-1B interface 600
(05¢023 RS-232 interface $600
(Opt H2S frequency extension to $3,350
25 GHz (HP 85928 only)
(Opt 1BH general export version 0