Agilent / Keysight 8590A Portable RF Spectrum Analyzer, 10 kHz – 1.5 GHz
The Agilent/Keysight 8590A is a portable RF spectrum analyzer covering a frequency range of 10 kHz to 1.5 GHz. It offers versatile signal analysis in a compact and rugged package, suitable for field and lab applications. Features include frequency and amplitude controls, resolution bandwidth settings, and various detector modes for comprehensive signal measurement and analysis.
- Model
- HP 8590A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $789
- RFQ ref
- 8590A
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight 8590A is a portable RF spectrum analyzer delivering signal analysis across 10 kHz to 1.5 GHz in field and laboratory environments. This compact, rugged instrument combines wide frequency coverage with precise amplitude measurement and low noise performance, making it essential for RF troubleshooting, signal characterization, and field verification tasks.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance- Frequency range: 10 kHz to 1.5 GHz (expandable to 1.8 GHz with Option H18)
- Frequency span: Zero and 50 kHz to 1.5 GHz with 4-digit resolution
- Frequency accuracy: ±(5 MHz + 1% of span) with 50-ohm termination on 1st LO Out
- Frequency stability: <50 kHz/5 min after 2-hour warmup; <5 min after center frequency adjustment
- Noise sidebands: <-65 dBc at 30 kHz offset (1 kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW) Amplitude Characteristics
- Dynamic range: -115 dBm to +30 dBm (50-ohm calibration)
- Displayed average noise level: <-115 dBm (1 MHz to 1.3 GHz, 0 dB attenuation, 1 kHz RBW, 30 Hz VBW)
- Amplitude accuracy: ±1.5 dB absolute variation; ±1.0 dB peak flatness
- Maximum input power: +30 dBm (1 W) continuous; 0 V dc
- Gain compression: <1 dB for -10 dBm total power at input mixer
- Spurious rejection: Second harmonic <-70 dBc; third-order intermodulation <-70 dBc
- Residual responses: <-95 dBm (0 dB attenuation, 50-ohm termination) Measurement Bandwidth
- Resolution bandwidth: 1 kHz to 3 MHz in 1, 3, 10 sequence (Gaussian shape)
- Video bandwidth: 30 Hz to 3 MHz in 1, 3 sequence
- Sweep time: 20 ms to 100 s; zero-span sweeps as fast as 2 microseconds per division Calibration Options
- 50-ohm standard: -115 dBm to +30 dBm
- 75-ohm option (Opt. 001): -60 dBmV to +72 dBmV with <-60 dBmV displayed average noise level
Key Features
- Signal Track compensates for frequency drift by holding signals at display center
- Log and linear amplitude scaling with selectable 1–20 dB/div resolution
- Multiple amplitude units: dBm, dBmV, dBuV, volt, watt
- Compact, portable architecture for mobile RF measurement
Typical Applications Field signal verification, transmitter troubleshooting, interference detection, spectrum occupancy analysis, and laboratory RF characterization.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 kHz to 1.5 GHz (standard) |
| up to 1.79 GHz with Option HI8 | Power Range (dBm) | '-115 dBm to +30 dBm | Voltage / Current Range: '-12.6 V at 150 mA max, 86–127 V or 195–253 V RMS |
HP 8590A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP 8590A. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
HP 8590A price
This HP 8590A is listed at $789. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP 8590A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP 8590A 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 →
