Keysight (Agilent) 8992A Digital Video Power Analyzer

The Keysight (Agilent) 8992A Digital Video Power Analyzer is a specialized instrument for precise characterization of complex pulsed signals in digital video and audio applications. It delivers automated timing and power measurements that streamline power consumption analysis of digital video equipment. The analyzer simulates realistic propagation models for analog and digital television, including static and time-varying ghosts, while 12-bit processing minimizes signal distortion.

Dual oscilloscope channels enable simultaneous measurement of modulating and detected power waveforms, supporting detailed signal characterization across a sensor-dependent frequency range of 20 MHz to 40 GHz.

Technical Specifications

• Power Measurement Range: −33 dBm to +20 dBm


• Frequency Range: 20 MHz to 40 GHz (sensor dependent)


• Video Input Bandwidth: DC to 100 MHz (repetitive), DC to 1 MHz


• Rise Time: < 10 ns


• Vertical Sensitivity: 100 mV/div to 500 mV/div


• Vertical Gain Accuracy: ±1.5%


• Offset Range: ±20 Vdc, ±10 Vac


• Time Base Range: 2 ns/div to 5 s/div (1-2-5 sequence)


• Time Base Resolution: 100 ps


• Time Base Accuracy: 0.005%


• Processing: 12-bit for minimal distortion


• Power Requirements: 90–132 Vac or 198–264 Vac, 48–66 Hz, 250 VA max


• Dimensions: 422 mm W × 194 mm H × 366 mm D


• Weight: 12.8 kg (net)

Key Features

• Dual-channel oscilloscope for simultaneous waveform capture


• Dual-timebase windowing for detailed signal zooming


• Automatic timing measurements: rise time, fall time, pulse width, PRI, PRF, duty cycle, delay


• Automatic power measurements: peak power, average power, pulse top/base amplitude, overshoot


• HP-IB interface for printer output and remote control

Typical Applications Digital video equipment power characterization, pulsed signal analysis, television signal propagation modeling, and complex waveform power consumption assessment.

Compatibility & Integration Works with HP 84812/13A/14A/15A peak power sensors. Frequency range capability is sensor-dependent. Note: This product is obsolete.