Agilent / Keysight 8560EC Portable Spectrum Analyzer, 30 Hz to 2.9 GHz
Agilent / Keysight Spectrum Analyzers. Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 2.9 GHz, Power Range (dBm): -151 dBm/Hz (DANL).
- Model
- Keysight 8560EC
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $4,791
- RFQ ref
- 8560EC
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight 8560EC is a portable spectrum analyzer delivering 30 Hz to 2.9 GHz coverage with measurement performance comparable to benchtop instruments in a field-deployable form factor. Built to MIL-PRF-28800 Class 3 ruggedness standards, it combines synthesized tuning, color LCD display, and fast digital resolution bandwidths for signal analysis across RF and microwave applications.
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 2.9 GHz
- Amplitude Accuracy: ±1.0 dB absolute
- Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): −151 dBm/Hz
- Phase Noise: <−113 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset
- Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): 1 Hz to 3 MHz, including 1 Hz, 3 Hz, 10 Hz, 30 Hz, and 100 Hz options
- Counter Resolution: 1 Hz
- Demodulation: AM, FM
- Amplitude Temperature Drift: 1 dB/10 °C nominal
- Internal Temperature Equilibrium: 2 hours at stable ambient
- Warmup Time: 5 minutes for warranted performance
- Calibration Cycle: 2 years recommended
Key Features
- Color LCD display with rear-panel VGA connection (always active)
- Adjacent-channel power (ACP) testing for digitally modulated burst carriers
- Channel power, carrier power, and occupied bandwidth measurements
- Time-gated analysis for transient signal evaluation
- Option 007: Fast time-domain sweeps to 50 µs at 0 Hz span
- Option 001: Second IF output (310.7 MHz) at rear connector J10
- Option 002: Built-in tracking generator, 300 kHz to 2.9 GHz
- Option 005: Alternate sweep output
- External mixing to 325 GHz via rear-panel connectivity
- DC-coupled internal mixing from 30 Hz to 2.9 GHz; AC-coupled from 100 kHz to 2.9 GHz
Typical Applications Precision signal analysis in R&D and field testing environments. Suited for occupied bandwidth validation, spectral compliance measurement, and analysis of modulated carriers requiring time-gated or transient signal capture.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 30 Hz to 2.9 GHz (internal mixing) |
| 18 GHz to 325 GHz (external mixing) | Power Range (dBm) | '-151 dBm/Hz (DANL) |
| +50 dBm peak pulse (100 W) | Voltage / Current Range | 1.8 A max, 115 Vac: 90–140 V rms, 3.2 A max |
| 230 Vac | 180–250 V rms |
Keysight 8560EC — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Keysight 8560EC. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Keysight 8560EC price
This Keysight 8560EC is listed at $4,791.4. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Keysight 8560EC calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Keysight 8560EC is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
