Fenn Research & Development Institute (FRDI)
Washkewicz College of Engineering
Name: HP 8591E Spectrum Signal Analyzer
Description/Use: Processing an input signal to give users various information about the signal such as magnitude, phase, and frequency responses
User fee: Call, Email
Fee basis: per use
Contact Person: Dr. Lili Dong, (216) 687-5312, L.Dong34@csuohio.edu
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
The HP 8591E Spectrum Signal Analyzer brings powerful, comprehensive measurement capabilities to RF, microwave, and digital applications.
The model offers a choice of frequency coverage starting at 9 kHz and extending to 26.5 GHz .
OPERATION:
The system is not automated. Trained graduate assistants or technicians perform the experiments.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Low phase noise of –105 dBc at 30 kHz.
Offset and frequency-synthesized accuracy of 2.1 kHz at 1 GHz,
Second- and third-order dynamic ranges are 77 and 90 dB respectively.
Calibrated amplitude range is +30 to –130 dBm with Option 130, and calibrated onscreen display range is 70 dB.