Agilent / Keysight 8592A 50kHz 22GHz Portable Spectrum Analyzer

The Agilent/Keysight 8592A is a portable spectrum analyzer spanning 50 kHz to 22 GHz, engineered for field and benchtop signal analysis in telecommunications, aerospace, and research environments. It delivers a dynamic range of +30 dBm to −109 dBm with configurable resolution and video bandwidths, internal preselector, and built-in comb generator for enhanced frequency accuracy across its full operating range.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 50 kHz to 22 GHz


• Amplitude Range: −109 dBm to +30 dBm


• Resolution Bandwidth: 1 kHz to 3 MHz (1, 3 sequence); EMI bandwidths at 9 kHz and 120 kHz (6 dB)


• Video Bandwidth Range: 30 Hz to 1 MHz


• Frequency Span: 0 Hz (zero span) to 19.25 GHz


• Sweep Time: 20 ms to 100 s


• Frequency Accuracy: ±0.5 × 10⁻⁶ initial; comb generator ±2.7 MHz at 22 GHz


• Span Accuracy: ±2% (span ≤ 10 MHz); ±3% (span > 10 MHz)


• Selectivity: 15:1 to 16:1 (−60 dB/−3 dB ratios)


• Noise Floor: −109 dBm

Key Features

• Internal preselector reduces multiple and image responses; preselection starts at 2.75 GHz on 8592L variant


• Built-in comb generator with 100 MHz fundamental frequency


• Store and recall nine analyzer settings and five trace displays in non-volatile memory


• Five sweep trigger modes: Free Run, Single, Line, Video, External


• Extensive marker functions for streamlined measurement analysis


• Hardcopy output to printers and plotters


• Special analysis functions: percent AM, 99% power bandwidth, 3/6-dB points, FFT for AM sidebands


• Dedicated keys and data-entry knob/keypad for rapid parameter adjustment


• On-screen display of all active settings

Typical Applications Signal analysis across telecommunications, aerospace, and research; EMI/RFI measurements; frequency validation; modulation characterization.

Compatibility & Integration

• Over 100 programmable functions via optional interface modules


• IEEE-488 (Option 021), HP-IL (Option 022), RS232C (Option 023)


• Upper frequency extension options available: H25 (to 25 GHz), H50