Agilent / Keysight 8564E Portable Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 40 GHz
The Agilent/Keysight 8564E is a portable spectrum analyzer with a frequency range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz. It offers excellent performance for analyzing RF and microwave signals in various applications.
- Model
- HP 8564E
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $10,670
- RFQ ref
- 8564E
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight 8564E is a portable spectrum analyzer delivering benchtop performance across 9 kHz to 40 GHz in a field-deployable package. Built to MIL-T-28800 rugged standards, this 21 kg instrument combines exceptional phase noise, high sensitivity, and wide dynamic range - enabling demanding RF and microwave measurements in harsh environments without sacrificing accuracy or speed.
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 40 GHz with continuous sweep capability from 30 Hz to 40 GHz
- Resolution Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 2 MHz (1 Hz to 3 MHz available); fast digital RBWs at 1, 3, 10, 30, and 100 Hz offering 3× to 600× faster sweep speeds than analog filters
- Displayed Average Noise Level: −149 dBm/Hz
- Phase Noise: Less than −113 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset
- Amplitude Accuracy: ±1.0 dB absolute
- Frequency Counter: 1 Hz resolution with 135 Hz accuracy at 1 GHz (post 15-minute warmup)
- Shape Factor: 5:1 for close-in signal resolution
- Sweep Time: 50 µs to 6000 s (Span = 0 Hz); 50 ms to 100 ks for RBW ≤100 Hz; ±1% accuracy (digitized, sweep ≥30 ms)
- Power Requirements: 115 VAC (90–140 V rms, 3.2 A max) or 230 VAC (180–250 V rms, 1.8 A max); 180 W maximum dissipation
- Dimensions: 337 mm W × 187 mm H × 461 mm D
- Weight: 21 kg (46 lbs)
Key Features
- Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) measurements for digitally modulated signals
- Channel power, carrier power, and occupied bandwidth percentage analysis
- Time-gated measurement capability
- Precision synthesized tuning with wide dynamic range
- IP 20 enclosure protection per IEC-529
- Conforms to MIL-T-28800, Type III, Class 33, Style C
Typical Applications Field validation of RF/microwave components, portable signal characterization, burst carrier analysis, and demanding environmental deployments where benchtop analyzers are impractical.
Compatibility & Integration HP-IB interface available for PC control. Modular expansion via Option MODULE supports accessories including the 85620A mass memory module.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 30 Hz to 40 GHz | Power Range (dBm): '-147 dBm to +30 dBm | Voltage / Current Range: 1.8 A rms max, 115 Vac: 90–140 V rms, 3.2 A rms max, 47–440 Hz |
| 230 VAC | 180–250 V rms, 47–66 Hz |
HP 8564E — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP 8564E. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
HP 8564E price
This HP 8564E is listed at $10,670.38. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP 8564E calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP 8564E 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 →
