Agilent / Keysight 8590C Spectrum Analyzer
The Agilent/Keysight 8590C is a versatile spectrum analyzer offering a frequency range of 10 kHz to 26.5 GHz. It features synthesized tuning for precise frequency accuracy, a wide dynamic range for measuring both small and large signals, and various resolution bandwidths for signal analysis. Ideal for general-purpose spectrum analysis applications in RF and microwave testing.
- Model
- HP 8590C
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,438
- RFQ ref
- 8590C
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight 8590C Spectrum Analyzer is a general-purpose RF and microwave test instrument engineered for signal characterization, troubleshooting, and detailed spectral analysis across laboratory and field environments. It delivers synthesized tuning with precise frequency accuracy, configurable resolution and video bandwidth controls, and optional measurement capabilities including noise figure, digital demodulation, and EMC compliance analysis.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage: 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz standard; variants extend to 26.5 GHz. Frequency accuracy: ±2.1 kHz at 1 GHz via built-in counter. Amplitude Range: −115 dBm to +30 dBm. Dynamic range to 106 dB available (TG feedthrough ≤ −106 dBm with Option 010). Resolution Bandwidth: Selectable narrowband options include 30 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, and 300 Hz for closely spaced signal separation and EMI measurement compliance. Phase Noise: Approximately 105 dBc/Hz at 30 kHz offset - enabling recovery of small signals adjacent to strong carriers. Tracking Generator: Built-in generator to 2.9 GHz for scalar network and EMC measurements.Key Features
- Time-gated spectrum analysis for burst-modulated and time-domain separated signals
- Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) capability for rapid AM component characterization
- One-button measurement routines: Third Order Intercept (TOI), Adjacent Channel Power (ACP), signal bandwidth
- Quasi-peak detector option for EMC/EMI testing
- Optional digital demodulators for modulation accuracy in digital wireless applications
- Optional swept noise figure and gain measurements to 2.9 GHz (with external noise source and preamplifier)
- Configurable limit lines with pass/fail messaging for rapid compliance verification
- Standard and quasi-peak detector types
Typical Applications RF/microwave component characterization, EMC/EMI compliance testing, signal integrity analysis, adjacent channel power verification, burst signal analysis, and scalar network measurements in research, manufacturing, and field service environments.
Compatibility & Integration Synthesized local oscillator architecture supports external noise sources and preamplifiers for extended measurement capabilities. Compatible with standard test configurations requiring scalar or EMC measurement configurations to 2.9 GHz.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz (standard) |
| up to 26.5 GHz (variants) | Power Range (dBm) | −115 dBm to +30 dBm |
HP 8590C — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP 8590C. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
HP 8590C price
This HP 8590C is listed at $1,438. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP 8590C calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP 8590C 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 →
