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Errata Title & Document Type: Manual Part Number: Revision Date: HP References in this Manual This manual may contain references to HP or He

3.Making Basic MeasurementsWhat You’ll Learn in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Resolving Signals of Equal Amplitude Using the

lo. Press Define Gate. Use the GATE DELAY and GATE LENGTH keys to position the gate.Once gate delay or gate length are activated, use the knob and dat

Using the Time-Gated Spectrum Analyzer Capability Withoutthe Gate UtilityNoteOption 105 is required to perform this application.Option 101, fast time

NoteWhen Option 105 is enabled, it’interrupts the internal signal path of thespectrum analyzer, so several spectrum analyzer functions may not beavail

hpPEFGTPOSLOG10dB/VA VBWC FCCORPII/CENTER 50 000 MHrSPAN 500 0 MHz#RES BW 100 kH2#VBW 300 hHr#SWP 1 0 setFigure 4-19. Viewing Time-Sharing of a Freque

Item1Description of Items in Figure 4-20Pulse repetition interval (PRI) of signal I. PRI is measured in time units. PRI is equivalent to l/PRF, whereP

Use the guidelines in Table 4-l when using Option 105 to view a pulsed RF signal. These areonly guidelines, and the spectrum analyzer settings can be

The following example demonstrates the rules for setting up a time-gated measurement. In thisexample, we are using two signal generators to generate t

lttble 4-3. Signal Generator Test Setup SettingsSettingFrequencyAmplitudePulse ModulationSignalSignalGenerator 1Generator 250 MHz50 MHz-1 dBm-10 dBmOn

3. Turn the gate on by pressing [SWEEP], GATE ON OFF (so that ON is underlined).Using an oscilloscope makes it easier to ensure that the gate occurs d

7. Set the video bandwidth to a value that is greater than 1 divided by the gate length. Forthis example, the video bandwidth must be greater than l/1

5. Using Analyzer FeaturesWhat You’ll Learn in this Chapter...Use the Marker Table to List All the Active Markers...Use

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Figure 4-27 shows the first pulsed RF signal (contained in trace A), and the second pulsedRFsignal (contained in trace B).“I&REF .G dBmfITTEN iG d

Setting the Gate Delay and Gate Length Properly, When NOT Using theGate UtilityIf the gate delay and gate length are not set properly, you may not be

NoteRefer to the guidelines in Table 4-l when measuring a signal with signal delay.To use Table 4-4 and Table 4-5:n Determine the pulse width of the s

Table 4-5. Sweep Time SettingsPulse RepetitionInterval (PRI)550 ps100 ps500 ps1 ms5 ms10 ms16.7 ms33.3 ms50 ms100 ms200 ms249 msI>249 msPulse Repet

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2. Press (jj], [FREQUENCY], 0 Hz, (SPAN), ZERO SPAN, [SWEEP), 200 ms, Gate Control ,GATE DELAY , 60 ms, GATE LENGTH , 60 ms.The GATE CTL EDGE LVL sof

4. To check the gate control function, press Cm], Gate Control, GATE CTL EDGE LVL sothat LVL (level) is underlined (see Figure 4-33).&REF .0 dBmAT

Using the One Button Measurements to Measure N dBBandwidth, Percent Amplitude Modulation, and Third OrderIntercept (TOI)The spectrum analyzer includes

Example: Measure the 6 dB bandwidth of the spectrum analyzer internal 9 kHz EM1bandwidth.1. On the spectrum analyzer, press CM), [PEAK SEARCH), C-j, M

To Enter a Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. Printing and PlottingPrinting or Plotting with HP-IB...

5. Read the measurement results in the upper left corner of the screen,6. Press % AM ON OFF (OFF) to turn the measurement off.Third Order Intermodulat

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Using the Power Measurement Functions to make TransmitterMeasurementsThe power menu provides several powerful transmitter measurement functions that a

1. Connect a signal to the spectrum analyzer INPUT 50%2. Press Cm) and enter the frequency of your input signal to place the signal at thespectrum-ana

Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACP)The leakage of a transmitter into adjacent channels can be measured quickly and easily.Enter the channel spacing and

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Channel Power MeasurementThe channel power function measures the total power in the selected channel bandwidth. Thesignal can be noise, tones, or a co

8. A graph of the channel power as a function of frequency can be calculated and displayedby pressing PWRGRAPH ON OFF so (ON) is underlined. The numer

5Using Analyzer FeaturesWhat You’ll Learn in this ChapterThis chapter introduces the features of the HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzers. These features

10.Measurement Personalities, Options, and AccessoriesWhat You’ll Find In This Chapter...Measurement Personalities...

Use the Marker ‘I);tble to List All the Active MarkersThe marker table function can be used to display a list of all of the active markers. It issomet

Example: Use the marker table to measure the calibrator signal.1.2.3.4.5.6.Connect the CAL OUT signal to the spectrum analyzer INPUT 5OQ. Press C-1,[F

Use the Peak %ble to List the Displayed SignalsThe peak table function can be used to list the amplitude and frequency of up to 10 of thesignals being

Example: Use the peak table function to measure the calibrator signal and its harmonics.1. Connect the CAL OUT signal to the spectrum analyzer INPUT 5

Saving and Recalling Data from Analyzer MemoryThis section explains how to save and recall state, trace, limit line, and amplitude correctionfactor da

To Save a TraceSaving trace data is very similar to saving state data. Saving trace data saves both the tracedata and the state data.1. Enter a screen

To Save a Limit-Line ‘lhble or Amplitude Correction FactorsThe procedure for saving limit-line tables or amplitude correction factors is similar to sa

‘able 5-l. Summary of Save and Recall Operations, Analyzer MemoryOperation ScreenTitleAvailable?RegisterRangeKey Sequencesave stateNo1 to 8m STATE -+

Saving and Recalling Data from the Memory CardNoteOption 003 is required when using an HP 8590L or HP 8592L.The memory card provides additional memory

Preparing the Memory Card for UseNoteImproper insertion causes error messages to occur, but generally does notdamage the card or instrument. Care must

Rack Mount Kit Without Handles (Option 908)...Rack Mount Kit With Handles (Option 909)...IJser’s Guide and Calibration Guid

To format a new card, press [CONFIG), More 1 of 3 , Card Conf ig , FORMAT CARD . Themessage If you are sure, press key again to purge data appears on

To Recall a Statel. Press m or [RECALL]. If INTERNAL is underlined, press INTERNAL CARD to select CARD.2. Press Catalog Card then CATALOG STATES . Use

3+ Press Card--f Trace to access the menu that displays TRACE A , TRACE B , and TRACE C .4. Select the trace in which you want the trace data stored b

To Save Limit-Line Yhbles or Amplitude Correction FactorsThe procedure for saving limit-line tables or amplitude correction factors is similar to savi

Saving and Recalling Programs with a Memory CardPrograms (also called downloadable programs or DLPs) can be loaded into spectrum analyzermemory either

Bible 5-3. Save and Recall Functions Using Memory CardOperationScreenFile NameRegisterKey SequenceTitleRangeAvailable?save stateNos(current prefix) Pr

Using Limit-Line FunctionsLimit lines provide an easy way to compare trace data to a set of amplitude and frequencyparameters while the spectrum analy

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7. The table defaults to fixed parameters, the upper right corner of the table shouldbe labeled FIXED. If it is labeled RELATIVE, press More 1 of 2 .

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Figuresl-l. HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer...1-2. Setting the Line Voltage Selector Switch...l-3. Checking the Lin

Limit-Line FunctionsThis section describes the limit-line functions in the order that they are usually used.Editing, Creating, or Viewing a Limit-Line

Selecting the Limit-Line ‘lhble FormatPress Edit Upper, Edit Lower, Edit Up/Low, or Edit Mid/Delt to editor createalimit-line table. Each of the edit

segment. Limit lines are constructed from left to right. The segment is defined by its beginningpoint (see Figure 5-6).NoteUp to 20 segments can be sp

Selecting the kequency or Time CoordinatePress SELECT FREQ , then enter a frequency value, or press SELECT TIME and enter a timevalue, for the segment

Selecting the Segment TypePress SEGMENT TYPE , then FLAT, SLOPE, or POINT to specify the segment type. The segmenttype determines how to connect the c

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Completing ‘Ihble Entry and Activating Limit-Line TestingPressing EDIT DONE blanks the limit-line table from the screen and accesses the menu withLMT

Procedure for Creating an Upper and Lower Limit LineThis is a basic procedure for creating a sample of upper and lower limit lines. The CAL OUTsignal

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To turn the limit-line testing on and off, use LMT TEST ON OFF . Use PURGE LIMITS to clearthe limit-line tables. To remove the limit lines from the di

4-3. Block Diagram of a Spectrum Analyzer/Tracking-Generator Measurement System4-74-4. Transmission Measurement Test Setup...4-84-5.

Learn About the Analog+ Display Mode (Option 101 only)The analog+ display mode combines traditional analog display performance with digital displayben

Learn About the Windows DisplayThe windows display feature is only available on the HP 85913, HP 85933, HP 85943,HP 85953, and HP 85963. Windows displ

5. Press ZONE PK RIGHT and ZONE PK LEFT and observe the movement of the zone and thechanges in the lower window.6. Press WINDOWS ~ZOOM]. Now a full-si

Learn How to Enter Amplitude Correction FactorsThis section provides an overview of amplitude correction, a procedure for creatingamplitude-correction

Procedure for Creating Amplitude-Correction FactorsThis procedure demonstrates how to create and activate amplitude-correction data. Detaileddescripti

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Amplitude-Correction FunctionsThis section describes the amplitude-correction functions in the order they are usually used.Editing or Viewing the Ampl

Selecting the kequency CoordinatePress SELECT FREQ , then enter a frequency value for the point.NoteOnly two entries per frequency are used. If more p

External KeyboardThe HP C1405B keyboard with an HP Cl40560015 Adapter, is an IBM AT compatible keyboardthat can be connected to the external keyboard

‘Ihble 5-8. External Keyboard Functions (continued)The external keyboard operation with the spectrum analyzer is similar to its operation with acomput

6-3. ThinkJet Printer Switch Settings...6-46-4. HP-IB to Centronics Converter Setup...6-56-5. Printer Configuratio

Using the External KeyboardThe following three example procedures demonstrate how to use an external keyboard to entera screen title, programming comm

To Enter Programming CommandsRefer to the HP 8590 E-Series and L-Series Spectrum Analyzer and HP 8591C Cable TVAnalyzer Programmer’s hide for more inf

6Printing and PlottingYou may obtain a permanent record of data displayed on the spectrum analyzer screen by usingthe (copy) key of the spectrum analy

PRINTER...3Per Pagepu121 elFigure 6-l. Three Printouts Per PageSelecting any Hewlett-Packard printer results in three printouts per page before form

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Printing Using an HP-IB InterfaceEquipmentw HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer equipped with Option 041.n HP 10833A (or equivalent) HP-IB cable.w Printe

If using the HP-IB to centronics converter, connect it and set the switches as shown inFigure 6-4. The HP-IB to centronics converter must be powered u

PRINTER SETUPSet Colr PrinterSet B&W PrinterHP B&W PRINTERHP B&W DJ540EP MX80 SML LRGEP Lq570 SML LRGPRT MENU ON OFFCOPY DEV PRNT PLTIcoP

Plotting Using an HP-IB InterfaceEquipmentw HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer with Option 041.w HP 10833A (or equivalent) HP-IB cable.n Any of the foll

Figure 6-7. Plot Configure Menu4. Turn on the spectrum analyzer and the plotter.5. The plotter usually resides at device address 5. To configure the p

lhblesl-l. Accessories Supplied with the Spectrum Analyzer...1-2. Power Requirements...l-3. AC Power Cables Availa

For a multi-pen plotter, the pens of the plotter draw the different components of the screen asfollows:PenNumber12r3456DescriptionDraws the annotation

Printing or Plotting with RS-232Printing Using an RS-232 InterfaceThis section describes how to print using an RS-232 interface. It is critical that t

12345‘mElPA I IIT JETDESKJET,500/550 SERIESTH I NV,JET:m,mQUIETJET, OUIET.JEI PLIJSFigure 6-8. 9600 Baud Settings for Serial PrintersTo set the spectr

Figure 6-9. Printer Configure Menu3. Referring to Figure 6-9 select the printer configuration for your spectrum analyzer bypressing the appropriate ke

EP LQ570 SML LRGPress this key if the spectrum analyzer is connected to an LQ-570Epson or other compatible 24-pin print-head printer.Pressing this key

Plotting Using an RS-232 InterfaceThis section describes how to plot using an RS-232 interface. It is critical that the plotter andthe spectrum analyz

If you are connecting an HP 7550A/B plotter you will need to use the 92224F (f-f) genderchanger as shown in Figure 6-10.COMPUTER/MODEMFigure 6-10. Con

5. Set the baud rate on your plotter. Depending on the model, it may need to be OFF to setthe baud rate. Refer to your plotter’s documentation.If you

For a multi-pen plotter, the pens of the plotter draw the different components of the screen asfollows:DescriptionDraws the annotation and graticule.D

Printing With a Parallel InterfaceThis section describes how to print using a parallel interface.Equipmentw HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer equipped

1Preparing For UseWhat You’ll Find in This ChapterThis chapter describes the process of getting the spectrum analyzer ready to use when youhave just r

rCOPY DEV PRNT PLTSet B&W Printerr-Plot Conf 14Set Colr Printer _?rHP B&W Pk IIdTERHP B&W 01540[CONF I Gh-rPAINTJET PRIIJTERDESYJET 310/55

EP MX80 SML LRGPress this key if the spectrum analyzer is connected to a MX-80Epson or other compatible g-pin print-head printer.Pressing this key to

Plotting to an HP LaserJet PrinterThis section describes how to plot to a LaserJet printer using either an RS-232 or parallelinterface.Equipmentn HP 8

rCOf’Y UEV PRNT PLTrPLTS/Pc, 1 2 4Figure 6-15. Plot Configure Menu4. Referring to Figure 6-15 select the plotter configuration for your spectrum analy

Key DescriptionsThis chapter describes functions and controls of the spectrum analyzer. The front-panel keysand softkey functions are listed alphabeti

Service FunctionsTwo types of functions are available for service use only:w Service calibration functions.n Service diagnostic functions.These servic

FM OFFST(Option 102 or 103 only)FM SPANFREQ DIAGFRQ DISC NORM OFFGND REF DETECTORMAIN COIL DRMAIN SPANMIXER BIAS DACPRESEL DACQP DET ON OFFQP GAIN ON

Analyzer Functions% AMON OFFCp LOCKON OFF+lOV REFDETECTOR-lOV REFDETECTOR2v REFDETECTORO-2.9 GHzBAND 02.75-6.5BAND 16.0-12.8BAND 212.4-19.BAND 3determ

19.1-22BAND 49 kHzEM1 BW120 kHzEM1 BW200 HzEM1 BWA<-->BHP 8592L and HP 8593E only.locks onto harmonic band 4. Harmonic band 4 is preselected and

ACCEPTQP DATAFor Option 103 only.displays the quasi-peak amplitude value of the marker. See the HP 85913,HP 8593E, HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 8596E Opt

User’s GuideHP 8590 E-Series andL-Series Spectrum Analyzersc?iiHEWLETTPACKARDHP Part No. 08590-90301 Supersedes: 08590-90234Printed in USA July 1998

Preparing Your Spectrum Analyzer for UseDetailed information for all of the steps in this process is included in this chapter.1. Unpack the spectrum a

ADJ CHANPWR extdmeasures the power leakage into the adjacent channels and calculates theadjacent channel power ratio of both the upper and lower chann

ALL DLP- CARDALC TESTHP 8590L or HP 8591 E with Option 010 or 011 only.breaks the leveling loop of the automatic leveling control in the trackinggener

ANALOG+ON OFFFbr the HP 8591E, HP 8593E, HP 8594E, HP 8595E, or HP 8596E only.Requires Q&ion 101 or 301.turns on the analog+ display mode. This is

ANALYZERADDRESSANALYZERGAINSANNOTATNON OFFAPNDCAT ITEMATTENAUTO MANOption U41 only.allows you to set the HP-IB address of the spectrum analyzer. The s

[AUTO COUPLE]AUTO qPAT MKRAux ConnControlAUXBB+CB <--> CB-DL + Baccesses the softkey menu of functions that can be coupled. (Coupledfunctions ar

BandLockHP 8592L, HP 8593E, HP 85954 and HP 8596E only.accesses the harmonic band menu and the band lock function. Selectinga harmonic band causes the

BLANKCARDBND LOCKON OFFRequires Option 003 for an HP 859OL, HP 8592L, or HP 8594L.deletes all the files from the memory card. Pressing BLANK CARD disp

CALFREQCAL FREQ& AMPTDCAL MXRCALSTORECALTIMEBASECALTRK GENCALYTFCardConf iginitiates a frequency self-calibration routine. Connect CAL OUT to thes

CARD -+DISPLAYCARD-+ DLPCARD+ STATECard+ TraceRequires Option 003 for an HP 85901, HP 8592L, or HP 8594L.recalls into spectrum analyzer memory a displ

CATALOGALLCATALOGAMP CORCatalogCardsaved under a prefix other than the current prefix, change the current prefixto the prefix used when the data was s

Initial InspectionInspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or cushioning material isdamaged, keep it until you have verifi

ATTEN10 dBPEAKHP859X 128LOG10s LW-8 STATE 12 23 MARl9E9t-40 TRACE 13 15-56-45 27 MAR1389s AAAAA-21 STATE1800 21:3928 MAR19R9.s-22 STATE 19100 25:1628M

CATALOGDISPLAYCATALOGDLPRequires Option 003 for an HP 859OL, HP 8592L, or HP 8594L.catalogs all of the display images that are on the memory card. A d

‘Ihble 7-4. Analyzer Memory Catalog Information*Callout NumberDescription of Items in Figure 7-21Name of the catalog source. (Internal)2Bytes of spect

The on event programming commands can be set remotely; see the HP8590E-Series and L-Series Spectrum Analyzer and HP 8591C Cable TV AnalyzerProgrammer’

CATALOGREGISTERdisplays the status of state and trace registers in spectrum analyzer memory.States 1 through 8 are displayed with the center frequency

ChangeTitleA prefix can be cleared with the clear function. Press (CONFIG] or (-1,Change Prefix ,YZ-# Spc Clear, Clear to clear the current prefix. Th

CHANNELPOWERCHANNELSPACINGClearCLEARPARAMCLEARQP DATAmeasures the power and power spectral density in the channel bandwidthspecified by the user. Two

CLEARWRITE Aerases any data previously stored in trace A and continuously displays anysignals during the sweep of the spectrum analyzer. This function

CLEARWRITE Berases any data previously stored in trace B and continuously displays anysignals detected during the sweep of the spectrum analyzer. This

CLEARWRITE CCNT RESAUTO MANCNTL A01CNTL B01CNTL C01CNTL D01erases any data previously stored in trace C and continuously displays anysignals detected

Power RequirementsThe spectrum analyzer is a portable instrument and requires no physical installation other thanconnection to a power source.WarningF

COARSETUNE DACdisplays the analog output of the YTO coarse-tune DAC located on the A7Analog Interface assembly. This is a service diagnostic function

(copvlOption 041 or 043 only.initiates an output of the screen data, without an external controller, toa previously specified graphics printer or plot

With PLTS/PG 1 2 4 , you can choose a full-page, half-page, or quarter-pageplot. Press PLTS/PG 1 2 4 to underline the number of plots per page desired

NotePrinting and plotting require an optional interface. Generally, spectrumanalyzers with an HP-IB interface set the plotter address to 5 and the pri

CPL VBWON OFFCRT HORZPOSITIONCRT VERTPOSITIONDACSDATEMODEMDY DMY&mdBmVdBuvDEFAULTCAL DATADEFAULTCONFIGOption 105 only. Option 101 is recommended.a

DEFAULTSYNC‘Ihble 7-6. Default Configuration ValuesFront-Panel Key Access: @XX)restores the factory default values of the horizontal and verticalsynch

DELETEFILEfunction allows you to delete an item from spectrum analyzer memory or afile from the memory card. Use the step keys to view different secti

DESKJET310/55ocDESKJET 540DETECTORPK SP NGDETECTORSMP PKpiFiT-DISPLAYCAL DATAselects the HP DeskJet 310 or 55OC for color printing. Use this function

DISPLAY-+ CARDDISPLAYCNTL IDisposeUser MemRequires Option 003 for the HP 85901, HP 8592L, and HP 8594L.saves the current spectrum analyzer display ima

DWELLTIMEOption 102 or 103 only.sets the dwell time for the marker pause, during which demodulation can takeplace in nonzero span sweeps. The dwell ti

Checking the FuseThe recommended fuse is size 5 by 20 mm, rated F5A, 250 V (IEC approved). This fuse may beused with input line voltages of 115 V or 2

EDITLASTEditLimitEditLowermr options 021, 023, and 024 only. Refer to the HP 8590 E-Series and L-SeriesSpectrum Analyzer and HP 8591 C Cable TV Analyz

EditUp/LowEditUPPerEDITUPR LWREditorEM1 BWMenu@EEij-)allows you to view or edit the upper and lower limit-line tables simultaneously.Up to 20 entries

ENTERPRIOption 105 only. Option 101 is recommended.accesses the menu for entering the value of the pulse repetition interval (PRI).A delta marker can

ERASEMEM ALLallows you to purge all user state registers, all user trace registers, all moderegisters, the editor buffer, Group delay normalization, a

ERASETRACEALLallows you to purge all the user trace registers 0 through TRCMEM. PressingDispose User Mem and then pressing ERASE TRACEALL causes a mes

EXITSHOWEXITUTILITYremoves the screen annotation left after pressing SHOW OPTIONS .Front-Panel Key Access: (j-1Option 105 only. Option 101 is recommen

FFTMenuFFT OFFFFT STOPFREQNoteaccesses the menu of keys to initiate and evaluate a Fourier transform ofthe spectrum analyzer displayed data. Activatin

FM COILDRIVEFMGAINFMOFFSETFM SPANFORMATCARDdisplays the output of the FM coil driver produced on the A7 Analog Interfaceassembly. This is a service di

FREQOFFSETallows the user to input a frequency offset value that is added to thefrequency readout, to account for frequency conversions external to th

graphics unless the utility is entered with the new settings.Front-Panel Key Access: f,sWEEP)GATE CTLEDGE LVLOption 105 only. Option 101 is recommende

Power CableThe spectrum analyzer is equipped with a three-wire power cable, in accordance withinternational safety standards. When connected to an app

GATEUTILITYOption 105 only. @Zion 101 is recommended.accesses the softkey functions used for Option 105, the time-gated spectrumanalyzer capability. I

GRPH MKRON OFFturns the graph marker ON or OFF. This softkey is available when ACPGRAPHis ON (for ACP or ACP extended measurements), or when PWRGRAPH

INPUT Z500 75nadjusts the voltage readout by 1.76 dB to correct for the difference betweenvoltage and power measurements in a 750 system versus a 500

LIMITLINESLIMITSFIX RELWhen accessed by ISAVE), pressing LIMIT LINES stores the current limit-linetables in spectrum analyzer memory or on the memory

LINEactivates the trigger condition that allows the next sweep to be synchronizedwith the next cycle of the line voltage.Front-Panel Key Access: mLMT

MainMenuMAINSPANMAN QPAT MKRMAN TRKAD JUSTMARKER #ON OFFUption 10.5 only. 0ption 101 is recommended.returns to the main gate utility menu from within

MARKERA-SPANMARKER-AUTO FFTMARKER+CFMARKER+CF STEPMARKER-+FFT STOPMARKER-tMID SCRNMARKER--+MINIMUMMARKER+PK-PKMARKER--+REF LVLMARKER--STARTsets the st

MARKER--STOPMARKERALL OFFMARKERAMPTDchanges the stop frequency so that it is equal to the frequency of themarker. This moves the active marker to the

MAXHOLD AMAXHOLD BMAX MXRLVLmaintains the maximum level for each trace point of trace A. Updates eachtrace point if a new maximum level is detected in

MK COUNTON OFFMK NOISEON OFFMK PAUSEON OFFMK READFTIPMK TABLEON OFFMK TRACEAUTO ABCAll E-Series and L-Series spectrum analyzers except HP 85901; withQ

lhble 1-3. AC Power Cables AvailableCABLEL E rl G T H:M ~INCHEC,)FOR IJSEI II COUI‘JTR iCABLEHP PARTrIIJMl3ERPLUGDESCRIPTI’JNCABLECOLORPLUG TYPE * *25

MK TRACKON OFFmoves the signal that is nearest to the active marker to the center of thescreen and keeps the signal there. MKR-TRK or CNTR-TRK appears

N dl3 PTSON OFFautomatically places two markers at points N dB from the highest point on thehighest displayed signal, and determines the frequency dif

No UserMenuis displayed if key number 1 has not been defined by the user. Key number Ican be defined by remote programming commands (KEYCMD or KEYDEF)

OCCUPIEDBANDWDTHintegrates the power of the displayed spectrum and puts markers at thefrequencies containing a selected percent of the power. The meas

m and [RECALL) do not save the windows display mode. If the windowsdisplay mode is being used, the save state function saves the state of thecurrently

PARAMlets the user choose between automatically or manually setting the parametersAUTO MANused for the measurement functions under the Power Menu soft

PEAKZOOMfinds the highest displayed signal and narrows the span to a value selectedby the user. Pressing PEAK ZOOM the first time will make FINAL SPAN

PLT _ _LOC - -PLT MENUON OFFPit PortConf igPLT PORTHPIB PARPLT PORTSER PARPLTS/PG124PLT->L JTON OFFPOINTOption 041 or 043 only.selects the position

PowerMenuPOWER ONIP LASTaccesses functions which make transmitter power measurements. Themeasurements are designed for analog radio or continuous carr

provides a convenient starting point for making most measurements. Pressing@Z%?i] displays softkeys used for accessing the operating modes availablefo

Turning on the Analyzer for the First TimeWhen you turn the spectrum analyzer on for the first time, you should perform frequency andamplitude self-ca

‘Ihble 7-11. Common Preset ConditionsA-B-AAmplitude correction factorsAmplitude unitsAnnotation and graticule displayAttenuationCenter frequencyCF ste

‘Ihble 7-12. Preset Spectrum Conditions for All Modelsit1111‘‘‘‘<frr7111117I;:A-B-AAnalog+ display modeAnnotation and graticuleAttenuationCenter fr

PrintConfigPRINTERADDRESSPRINTERSETUPOption 041 or 043 only.accesses the softkey functions that are used to address the printer, select ablack and whi

PRT MENUOption 041 or 043 only.ON OFFallows the softkey labels to be printed along with the spectrum analyzerdisplay. This function operates when the

PWR SWPON OFFAttenuatorPower SweerRange-1 to -10-10.1 to -18-18.1 to -26-26.1 to -34-34.1 to -42-42.1 to -50-50.1 to -58-58.1 to -66HP 85901, and HP 8

qP x10ON OFFqP DETON OFFqP GAINON OFFQPDOFFSETqPD RSTON OFFQuasiPeak(FEiii]Option 103 only.amplifies the video signal ten times (20 dB) in order to ma

RECALLAMP CORRECALLLIMITREF LVLREF LVLOFFSETrecalls an amplitude-correction factors table from the current mass-storagedevice (spectrum analyzer memor

RES BWchanges the spectrum analyzer 3 dB resolution bandwidth. As the resolutionAUTO MANbandwidth is decreased, the sweep time is increased to maintai

(SAVE_)SAVEAMP CORaccesses softkey menus that allow you to store state data, trace data, limit-linetables, and amplitude-correction factors on a memor

SAVELIMITSCALELOG LIBSECAM-LSELECT1234saves the current limit-line tables in the current mass-storage device (spectrumanalyzer memory or memory card).

001 (7562 input), use the 750 calibration cable shipped with the analyzer. Use only 750connectors to avoid damage to the RF input connector.NoteOption

SELECTFREQallows you to enter the frequency value for a limit-line segment or for anamplitude-correction point. Enter the frequency value for the freq

SELECTTIMEallows you to enter the time value for a limit-line segment. The time value iswith respect to the spectrum analyzer sweep time. A time value

SETDATESETTIMESetupallows you to set the date of the real-time clock. Enter the date in theYYMMDD format using the number keypad and press C-1. Valid

SINGLEFFTinitializes the fast Fourier transform (FFT) function. If the spectrum analyzeris in single sweep mode, an FFT is performed on trace A withou

SQUELCHOption 102, 103, or 301 only.adjusts the squelch level. The squelch level mutes weak signals and passesstrong signals. The squelch level affect

STATE-+ CARDSTATE+ INTRNLSTOPFREQSTOR PWRON UNITSSTP GAINZEROsTuvwx@iE@SWEEPCONT SGLRequires Option 003 for the HP 859OL, HP 8592L, and HP 8594L.saves

SWEEPDELAYSWEEPRAMPSWEEPTIME DACSWP CPLGSR SASWP TIMEAUTO MANSYNC CRDTV TRIGOption 105 only. Q&ion 101 is recommended.delays the start of sweep wi

SYNCNRM NTSCchanges the rear panel MONITOR output between normal internal monitorhorizontal and vertical synchronization constants or the NTSC video c

TABLEADL NRMswitches the marker table between the normal marker formats and the deltadisplay line format. The marker information can be displayed in a

TIMEDATEON OFFturns the display of the real-time clock on or off. Pressing DEFAULT CONFIGsets TIMEDATE ON OFF to ON.Front-Panel Key Access: C-jTO1ON O

Performing the YTF Self-Calibration RoutineFor preselected spectrum analyzers (HP 8592L, HP 85933, HP 8595E, and HP 85963) only, theyig-tuned filter (

Trace+ Cardbegins the process used to save trace data, limit-line tables, or amplitude-correction factors on the memory card. Pressing Trace + Card ac

Trace-+ Intrnlaccesses a softkey menu that allows you to select the item to be stored inspectrum analyzer memory: the trace to be saved (trace A, trac

accesses softkeys that let you select the sweep mode and trigger mode. (Alsosee “Screen Annotation” in Chapter 1.)NoteWith some delayed trigger functi

Useraccesses a menu available for your use for user-defined programs and keyMenusfunctions.Front-Panel Key Access: (-3VVBW/RBWRATIOchanges the amplitu

VIDEOVIEW AVIEW BVIEW CVoltsWWattsWINDOWSOFFX FINETUNE DACYTFDRIVERactivates the trigger condition that allows the next sweep to start if thedetected

YTF SPANYTF TUNECOARSEYTF TUNEFINEYZ-# spcClearZEROMARKERZEROSPANZONECENTERHP 8592L, HP 85933, HP 85954 or HP 8596E only.displays a trace of the volta

ZONEPK LEFTHP 8591 E, HP 8593E, HP 8594E, HP 8595E, or HP 8596E only.searches for the next frequency peak outside and to the left of the zonemarkers o

8Key MenusThis chapter contains the key menu diagrams for the HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzers. Themenus are documented for the:n HP 8590LI HP 85913n

[AMPLITUDE]REF LVL34ATTEI‘I AUTO MANSCALE LOG LIN;gg ;;;;u;‘Tz:, 25More 1 of 3 .-I 34MAX MXR LVL_I4mmv 34Amatd UnftsdBuii 34EXTERNAL PREAMPG‘/cd, t 5

AUTO ALLRES BW AUTO MAI,IVID BW AUTO MANATTEbI AUTO MANSWP TIME AUTO MANCF STEP AlJTO MANPU12Demod3COMB GEN ON OFF 25Quasi Peak571. HP 8595E only.1Op

Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work onelectronic assemblies should be performed

I CAL ICAL FPE’, ,L AMPTOCAL FHEl,CAL AMPTDCAL iTF 17~22CAL STOREMore 1 of 4-I.OllF TESTCAL FETCHCORRECT ON OFFCPT VERT POSITIONCPT HiJPZ POSlTlONMore

(OPTION 04 1)PRN POPT HP,B PAPPLT POPT HPiB PAPPRINTER AD”PESSPLOTTEF ADDRESSPrev,ous Me””(OPTION 043)Print ConfIgTime DotePRN PORT SER PARPLT PORT

SLOPEFLATi-aELECT SEGMEIilSELECT FREO (or TIME)[DISPLAY]IJHOLD 20rAECDEFnCO h,rr’l, nrr 14GHI JKLVJI L,,#I /,,, “rrChange T,i,e4 EELlrll, Lines ~r+-c:

% AM ON OFF101 ON OFFPower MenuFFT Menu//\\I SINGLE MEA:C”NT MEA’_CENTER FPEOOCL BW X FOWEPsetupPrev,ous MenuIISlhil., F h”F AC1 A ;Oi;L;E;; -rCh,TrD

MAPKER m>CF or MARKER m>M,D SCRN ‘6MARKER ->REF L”LMAPKEP ->CF STEPMARkERG m>SPANMARKER ->STAPTMARKER m>MIEIIMLM-rMARKER ->S

IPRESETISPECTRUM ANALYZER-&&T SPECTRUMFOR RECALLING AND SAVING TO ANALYZER MEMOR’I’:(fhaf is, with iNTERNAL seiecfed)(RECALL]INTERNAL -> ST

FOR RECALL / /\ii; AND SAVING TO MEMORY CARD :(ihofis,in/i fh CARD seiec ted)(RECALL]rCARD -> iTATECard m> Trace_ICARD --> D, SPLA‘ICARD m>

FOR RECALLING AND SAVING TO ANALYZER MEMORY:(thut is, with/NTEKNAL seiected)STATE --> NT,,,;:Trace -> Inirnl iLIMIT LINESPrevious MenuSAV LOCK O

FOR RECALL i PIG AND SAVi IVG TO MEMOR‘J CARD:( t ii (3 ti S ,with CARD se/w ted)STATE -> CARDLIMIT LINESALL GLP m> CARDPrevious Me””Catalog Cor

ElSWEEPSWP TIME AlJTD MANGATESWEEP CONT SGL GATEGATE ON OFF ’ 3rEDGEnote control’i-GATEGATEPreviUPDATE TIMEFREQ’JLEXIT UTILITY 13mAY ’ 3SWP TIME13RES

Notice.The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to thi

Reducing Damage Caused by ESDThe following suggestions may help reduce ESD damage that occurs during testing andservicing operations.n Before connecti

SWEEP Cr)NT SGLFREE PIJNVIDEOL I NETV TRIG ‘IiD FLD 3EXTERNAL3SiP4C CPD TV TRIG -TV TF:lG EVEN FLG3TV Stnndard 3 -(Previous Menu 33 options101 and 1

9If You Have A ProblemWhat You’ll Find in This ChapterThis chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with your HP 8590 Seriesspectrum

Before You Call Hewlett-PackardCheck the BasicsA problem often can be solved by rechecking what was being done when the problemoccurred. A few minutes

13. For a preselected spectrum analyzer (HP 8592L, HP 85933, HP 85953, and HP 85963) withlow signal amplitudes above 2.75 GHz, perform a YTF calibrati

d. Set the display position using (CAL), More 1 of 4 , CRT VERT POSITION and m,More 1 of 4, CRT HORZ POSITION.e. Press [CAL), CAL STORE.NoteSome user

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How to Return Your Analyzer for ServiceService %.gIf you are returning the spectrum analyzer to Hewlett-Packard for servicing, fill in and attacha blu

Error MessagesThe spectrum analyzer can generate various messages that appear on its screen duringoperation to indicate a problem.There are three type

CAL FREQ & AMPTD routine before trying to store the correction factors. This message alsosets SRQ 110. (U)CAL: FM SPAN SENS FAILThe spectrum analy

CAL: YTF FAILEDIndicates that the CAL YTF routine could not be successfully completed. If this messageappears, ensure that the CAL OUT connector (for

2Getting StartedWhat You’ll Learn in this ChapterThis chapter introduces the basic functions of the HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzers. In thischapter

FAIL:- - -An error was discovered during the power-up check. The 4-digit by lo-digit code indicatesthe type of error. Error codes are described in the

INVALID CARD: DATA ERRORIndicates the data could not be retrieved from the memory card. (U) and (H)INVALID CARD: DIRECTORYIndicates the memory card ha

INVALID KEYNAME:- - -The specified key name is not allowed. (The key name may have conflicted with a spectrumanalyzer programming command.) To avoid t

INVALID VALUE PARAMETER: - - -The specified value parameter is invalid. (U)INVALID VARDEF: - - -The specified variable name is not allowed. To avoid t

OVEN COLDIndicates that the spectrum analyzer has been powered up for less than 5 minutes. (Theactual temperature of the precision frequency oven is n

SIGNAL CLIPPEDIndicates that the current FFT measurement sweep resulted in a trace that is above the topgraticule line on the spectrum analyzer displa

Trace A is not availableIndicates that trace A is in the store-blank mode and cannot be used for limit-line testing.Use CLEAR WRITE A or VIEW A to cha

10Measurement Personalities, Options, andAccessoriesWhat You’ll Find In This ChapterMany measurement personalities, options, and accessories are avail

Measurement PersonalitiesBroadcast Measurements PersonalityFor use with the HP 85913, HP 8593E, HP 8594E, HP 85953, or HP 8596E. The HP 85724ABroadcas

CT2-CA1 Measurements PersonalityFbr use with the HP 8591E, HP 85934 HP 85944 HP 8595E, or HP 8596E. The HP 85717ACT2-CA1 measurements personality prov

Figure 2-l. Front-Panel Feature Overview5[FREQUENCY], ISPAN), and @Kii%ZE] are the three large dark-gray keys that activate theprimary spectrum analyz

Link Measurement PersonalityFbr use with the HP 85933, HP 8594E, HP 85953, and HP 8596E only. The spectrum analyzermust be configured with options 010

OptionsOptions can be ordered by option number when you order the spectrum analyzer. Some of theoptions are also available as kits that can be ordered

Tracking Generator (Option 010 and Option 011)Rw HP 8593E, HP 8594E, HP 8595E, and HP 8596E only. Option 010 provides a 9 kHz to2.9 GHz built-in track

NoteOption 041 can be converted to an Option 043 by ordering the RS-232 andparallel interface connector assembly HP part number 08590- 60369.RS-232 an

Improved Amplitude Accuracy for NADC bands (Option 050)For HP 8591E, HP 8593E, HP 8594E, HP 8595E, and HP 8596E only. This is an amplitudecalibration

AM/FM Demodulator with Speaker and TV Sync Trigger Circuitry(Option 102)Ftw HP 85913, HP 8593E, HP 8594E, HP 8595E, and HP 85963 only. Option 102 enab

DECT Demodulator (Option 112)For HP 8593E, HP 85943, HP 8595E, and HP 8596E only. This option provides built-indemodulation capability for making DECT

Option 101 or Option 151 support negative peak detection for an HP 85933, HP 85943,HP 8595E, and HP 85963. The negative peak detector capability is us

TV Sync Trigger Capability/Fast Time-Domain Sweeps and AM/FMDemodulator (Option 301)Fbr HP 85913, HP 85933, HP 8594E, HP 85953, and HP 85963 only. Opt

AccessoriesA number of accessories are available from Hewlett-Packard to help you configure yourspectrum analyzer for your specific applications. They

NoteIf you wish to reset the spectrum analyzer configuration to the state it was inwhen it was originally shipped from the factory, use DEFAULT CONFIG

AC Power SourceThe HP 85901A provides 200 watts of continuous power for field and mobile application. Theself-contained ac power source has outputs fo

Close Field ProbesThe HP 11945A close field probe set contains the HP 11940A and HP 11941A close-field probes.These are small, hand-held, electromagne

PC Interface and Report Generator softwareFor use with HP 8590 E-Series or L-Series spectrum analyzers with option 003 and HP 85716ACATV system monito

SRQService RequestsThis appendix describes the spectrum analyzer service request (SRQ) capability. A servicerequest is a spectrum analyzer output that

‘Ihble A-l. Status Byte DefinitionBit1 (LSB) UnusedMessageDisplay Message123!4567Unit Key PressedEnd of sweepHardware brokenCommand completeIllegal sp

Glossaryabsolute amplitude accuracyThe degree of correctness or uncertainty (expressed in either volts or dB power). It includesrelative uncertainties

attenuationA general term used to denote a decrease of signal magnitude in transmission from onepoint to another. Attenuation may be expressed as a sc

clear-write modeThis is an analyzer function that clears the specified trace (A, B, or C) from the display, thensweeps (updates) the trace each time t

detector modeThe manner in which analog, video information is processed prior to being digitized andstored in memory. Refer also to negative peak, pos

EM1The abbreviation for electromagnetic interference. An EM1 measurement determineshow much an undesired electromagnetic disturbance impairs the recep

16100 MHz COMB OUT supplies a 100 MHz reference signal that has harmonics up to22 GHz. Fbr the HP 85921, HP 8593E, or HP 8596E only.17Memory card read

frequency resolutionThe ability of a spectrum analyzer to separate closely spaced spectral components anddisplay them individually. Resolution of equa

harmonic distortionUndesired frequency components added to signals as a result of nonlinear behavior of thedevice (for example, a mixer or an amplifie

input attenuatorAn attenuator between the input connector and the first mixer of a spectrum analyzer (alsocalled an RF attenuator). The input attenuat

linear input. levelThe maximum input-signal level where gain compression does not occur. Refer also to gaincompression.LOThe abbreviation for local os

measurement unitsTrace information is stored in trace arrays made up of measurement units. Themeasurement-unit range is restricted to integers between

noise sidebandsModulation sidebands that indicate the short-term instability of the local oscillator(primarily the first local oscillator) system of a

persistenceSee CRT persistence.personalityApplications available on a memory card or other electronic media that extends thecapability of an instrumen

read-only memoryROM (read-only memory) that is encoded into the analyzer’s firmware. The data can beaccessed (read) only; it cannot be altered by the

scale factorThe per-division calibration of the vertical axis of the display.scan (frequency span) linearityThe measured accuracy of the horizontal ax

span accuracyThe uncertainty of the indicated frequency separation of any two signals on the display.spectral puritySee noise sidebands.spectral compo

Rear-Panel FeaturesIKYLOOUTWE P+TU EiAUXSWEEPHIGH SWEEPVIDEOOUTPVT N/OUT CTTLjOUTPUTcm m 63SEPOPTBp ,“K,“ER-\1In-FUSE\I I‘W w\vJ ye\MON I TAIll I(IEX

sweep timeThe time it takes the local oscillator to tune across the selected span. Sweep time directlyaffects how long it takes to complete a measurem

unitsDimensions on the measured quantities. Units usually refer to amplitude quantities becausethey can be changed. In spectrum analyzers with micropr

video filterA post-detection, low-pass filter that determines the bandwidth of the video amplifier. It isused to average or smooth a trace. Refer also

Index0O-2.9 GHz BAND 0, 7-4O-2.9 Gz BAND 0, 7-121100 MHz COMB OUT, 2-410 MHz reference DAC setting, 7-1410 MHz REF OUTPUT, 2-6+ 1OV REF DETECTOR, 7-2,

transit case, lo-16accessories shipped with the analyzer, 1-3ac coupling, 7-30ACPGRAPH , 7-6AC power source, lo-14AC probe, lo-14active function, 2-12

annotation, 2-10ANNOTATN ON OFF, 7-10APND CAT ITEM, 7-10ATTEN AUTO MAN, 7-10attenuation coupling, 7- 10attenuator-error factors, 7-78AUTO ALL, 7-10AUT

center frequency, 7-21window zone, 7-92center-frequency step size, 7-2 1CF STEP AUTO MAN, 7-21change function values, 2-8change prefixedit done, 7-36C

CPL RBW ON OFF, 7-30CPL SWP ON OFF, 7-30CPL VBW ON OFF, 7-31creating amplitude-correction factors, 5-36creating limit lines, 5-18creating new programs

find right peak, 7-93move center, 7-92Dispose User Mem, 7-35distortion products, 3-20DJ540, 7-48DLP, 5-16cataloging, 7- 18editor, 7-38DLP editor funct

Ffast ADCoptional, lo-10fast Fourier transformstop frequency, 7-43fast Fourier transform function, 4-2, 7-43fast time domain sweeps (Option lOl), 10-8

45678910111213141516GATE TRIGGER INPUT (‘ITL) accepts a TTL signal which acts as the gate trigger. Inedge mode, the trigger event (positive or negativ

sweep time, 7-30video bandwidth, 7-31GHIJKL, 7-47GND REF DETECTOR, 7-3, 7-47graph markers, 7-48GRAT ON OFF, 7-47group delay and amplitude flatness (Op

delete segment, 7-33displaying, 5-28, 7-51edit done, 7-36editing, 5-20edit lower table, 7-37edit mid/delta amplitude, 7-37edit table, 7-37edit upper a

marker noise, 7-56use with Option 105, 4-23MARKER NORMAL, 2-14, 7-54MARKER NORM PK, 7-54MARKER ON, 7-54marker pause, 7-56dwell time, 7-36marker readou

display compression, 2-10, 7-84move trace A into C, 7-5multipen plotter, 7-29NNADC firmware (Option 160), lo-11NADC-TDMA measurements personality,10-4

improved amplitude accuracy (Option 050),10-8improved amplitude accuracy (Option 051),10-8improved amplitude accuracy (Option 052),10-8improved amplit

PLT MENU ON OFF, 7-64Plt Port Config, 7-64PLT PORT HPIB PAR, 7-64PLT PORT SER PAR, 7-64PLTS/PG 1 2 4, 7-64POINT, 5-26, 7-64point deletion, 7-33positiv

PRI, 7-30, 7-39pulse width, 7-30, 7-39reference edge, 7-39time gate utility, 7-70pulse repetition interval, 4-25, 7-39pulse width, 4-25, 7-39PURGE AMP

SAVE AMP COR, 7-75save current display, 7-35save current statememory card, 7-82state register, 7-82saved analyzer state, 7-49SAVE EDIT, 7-75SAVE LIMIT

highest, 7-80signal tracking, 3-7, 7-63. See also markertrackingSINGLE FFT, 7-80SINGLE MEAS, 7-80single sweep, 7-79, 7-82SLOPE, 5-26, 7-80softkey labe

third order intermodulation measurement,4-41verification of, 4-42THRESHLD ON OFF, 7-85threshold line, 7-85timebase verification, 7-90Time Date, 7-85TI

CautionTurn off the spectrum analyzer before connecting the AUX INTERFACEconnector to a device. Failure to do so may result in loss of factory-correct

TRMATH command, 7- 19turning off markers, 7-54turning off the FFT function, 7-43turning off windows display, 7-91turning on the analyzer for the first

XX FINE TUNE DAC, 7-3, 7-91YYTF DRIVER, 7-3, 7-91YTF self-calibration routine, l-10, 2-18YTF slope and offset adjustment, 7-14YTF SPAN, 7-3, 7-92YTF T

Data ControlsData controls are used to change values for functions such as center frequency, start frequency,resolution bandwidth, and marker position

Step KeysThe step keys allow discrete increases or decreases of the active function value. The step sizedepends upon the spectrum analyzer measurement

CertificationHewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at thetime of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Pac

Screen AnnotationFigure 2-4 shows an example of the annotation that may appear on a spectrum analyzer screen.The screen annotation is referenced by nu

The display will be compressed slightly when using the PAL or NTSC format for the MONITOROUTPUT, instead of the normal format. The PAL and NTSC format

‘Ihble 2-3. Screen Annotation for Trace, Trigger, and Sweep ModesTrace Mode Trigger ModeSweep ModeW = clear write (traces A/B/C)F = free runC = contin

Making a MeasurementCautionDo not exceed the maximum input power.The maximum input power for the HP 8590L and HP 85913 is +30 dBm(1 watt) continuous,

Figure 2-5 demonstrates the relationship between center frequency and reference level. Thebox in the figure represents the spectrum analyzer screen. C

Measurement Summary1. Connect the spectrum analyzer CAL OUT to the INPUT 5OQ and press the (PRESET_) key.2. Set the center frequency by pressing the f

Improving Accuracy with Self-Calibration RoutinesData from the self-calibration routine is necessary for spectrum analyzer operation. Executingthe sel

NoteIf the frequency calibration CAL FREQ and the amplitude calibrationCAL AMPTD self-calibration routines are used, the frequency calibration shouldb

Performing the YTF Self-Calibration Routine(HP 8592L, HP 85933, HP 85953, or HP 85963 Only)For HP 8592L, HP 85933, HP 85953, and HP 85963 spectrum ana

6. If accurate self-calibration is needed temporarily in a different environment, useCAL FREQ t AMPTD , but do not press CAL STORE . The temporary cor

Safety SymbolsThe following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with eachof the symbols and its meaning before operat

Changing the Memory Card BatteryIt is recommended that the memory card battery be changed every 2 years. The battery is alithium commercial CMOS type

Procedure to Change the Memory Card BatteryThe battery is located beside the card’s write-protect switch on the end opposite the connector.CautionThe

Analyzer Battery InformationThe HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzers use a 3.6 V lithium battery to enable the spectrumanalyzer memory to retain data. Th

3Making Basic MeasurementsWhat You’ll Learn in This ChapterThis chapter demonstrates basic spectrum analyzer measurements with examples of typicalmeas

Resolving Signals of Equal Amplitude Using the ResolutionBandwidth FunctionIn responding to a continuous-wave signal, a swept-tuned spectrum analyzer

NoteWhen using an HP 8590L with Option 713 or an HP 8592L with Option 713,and the signal peak cannot be found, increase the span to 20 MHz by pressing

Resolving Small Signals Hidden by Large Signals Using theResolution Bandwidth FunctionWhen dealing with resolution of signals that are not equal in am

3. Set the source to 300.2 MHz, so that the signal is 200 kHz higher than the calibration signal.Set the amplitude of the signal to -80 dBm (60 dB bel

Increasing the Frequency Readout Resolution Using the MarkerCounterNoteThis application cannot be performed using an HP 8590L with Option 713 or anHP

Decreasing the Frequency Span Using the Marker TrackFunctionUsing the spectrum analyzer marker track function, you can quickly decrease the span while

General Safety ConsiderationsWarningThis is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthingground incorporated in the power cord). The m

Peaking Signal Amplitude with Preselector PeakNoteThis application should only be performed using an HP 8592L, HP 8593E,HP 8595E, or HP 85963.PRESEL P

Tracking Unstable Signals Using Marker Track and theMaximum Hold and Minimum Hold FunctionsThe marker track function is useful for tracking unstable s

5.The signal frequency drift can be read from the screen if both the marker track and markerdelta functions are active. Press INIKR), MARKER A , Cm),

CENTER 104 8813 MHzMKR 104.8813 MHzSPAN 500.0 kHzRES BW 10 ktizVEW 10 kHZSWP 30 msecFigure 3-10. Viewing an Unstable Signal Using Max Hold AAnnotation

Comparing Signals Using Delta MarkersUsing the spectrum analyzer, you can easily compare frequency and amplitude differencesbetween signals, such as r

MKA A 2!97 MHz4REFPEaKLOG10dB/0 dEmATTEN 10 dB-13.43 dBWA SBSC FCCOARCENTER 900 MHzSPQN 1600GH.?RES EW 3MHZVBW1MHZSWP20msecFigure 3-13. Using the Mark

4. Press CFREQUENCY] to activate center frequency. Turn the knob clockwise slowly to adjustthe center frequency until a second signal peak is placed a

Measuring Low-Level Signals Using Attenuation, VideoBandwidth, and Video AveragingSpectrum analyzer sensitivity is the ability to measure low-level si

6. Press (AMPLITUDE), ATTEN AUTO MAN .Press the step-up key (m) once to select 20 dBattenuation. Increasing the attenuation moves the noise floor clos

A “#I’ mark appears next to the RES BW annotation at the lower-left corner of the screen,indicating that the resolution bandwidth is uncoupled.As the

CautionVENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: When installing the product in a cabinet,the convection into and out of the product must not be restricted. The ambie

Example: If a signal level is very close to the noise floor, video averaging is another way tomake the signal more visible.NoteThe time required to co

ii?7MKR 181.73 MHzREF 0 *Bn*TEN 10 dR-60 29 dBmSMPL -17771LOG10-dB/-“ID AVG25AVG25WA SBSC FCCURRtCENTER Irnl 73 MHZSPAN 10.00 MHZRES BW 100 CHzVBW 30

Identifying Distortion Products Using the RF Attenuator andTracesDistortion from the AnalyzerHigh-level input signals may cause spectrum analyzer dist

// 1II / 1/ 1CENTER 400 0 MHZCENTER 400 0 MHZSPAiN 200SPAiN 200 .o MHZ.o MHZRES BW 1 0 MHZRES BW 1 0 MHZ“BW 300 kHZ“BW 300 kHZSWP 20SWP 20 0 nl5P0 nl5

Third-Order Intermodulation DistortionTwo-tone, third-order intermodulation distortion is a common problem in communicationsystems. When two signals a

To measure the other distortion product, press SPEAK SEARCH], NEXT PEAK . This places amarker on the next highest peak, which, in this case, is the ot

Using the Analyzer As a Receiver in Zero Frequency SpanThe spectrum analyzer operates as a fixed-tuned receiver in zero span. The zero span mode canbe

44REFPEAKLOG10dB/0 dBmATTEN 10 dBI ICENTER 300 00CENTER 300 00 MHzMHz SPAN 20.00SPAN 20.00 MHzMHz#RES BW 1#RES BW 1 MHZMHZ VBWVBW 300 kHz300kHzSW 20 m

Measuring Signals Near Band Boundaries Using Harmonic LockNoteThis application should only be performed using an HP 8592L, HP 85933,HP 85953, or HP 85

4QMKR a 200.4 MHzREF 0dBmATTEN10 dB-202 dBLOG10I I II idE/MARKER C,CENTER 12.9000 GHr SPAN 350.0 MHzRES BW 3 MHz “BW1MHZ SWP 20msecFigure 3-28. Using

HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer Documentation DescriptionManuals Shipped with Your Spectrum AnalyzerHP 8590 E-Series and L-Series Spectrum Analyzers

Making MeasurementsWhat You’ll Learn in This ChapterThis chapter demonstrates spectrum analyzer measurement techniques with examplesof typical applica

Measuring Amplitude Modulation with the Fast FourierTransform FunctionA Fourier transform, transforms time domain data (zero span) into the frequency

If the FFT stop frequency is less than the highest harmonic of the AM modulation, than theFFT results may include aliased signals. That is, it will in

10. To confirm that the resolution bandwidth and video bandwidth are correct for measuringthe modulation amplitude, use the following procedure:a. Pre

NoteWhen the FFT measurement is active, pressing the CMEAS/USER) key will cyclebetween the MEASUSER and FFT menus.4.7MKR 1.817 LHZREF .B dBrnRTTEH i@

b. Press (Bw) and decrease the resolution bandwidth using the Q) key, until measured signalamplitude drops. Then press @) to increase the bandwidth un

Stimulus-Response MeasurementsNoteThis application should only be performed using an HP 8590L or HP 85913 withOption 010 or 011, or using an HP 85933,

Using a Spectrum Analyzer with a Tracking GeneratorThe procedure below describes how to use the built-in tracking generator system of theHP 85913 Opti

&&REFREFdBmATTEN10 d8PEAKPEAKLOGLOG10dB/dB//WA SBWA SBSC FCSC FCCORRCORR1CENTER 900 MHZCENTER 900 MHZSPAN 1SPAN 1 800 GHr800GHrRES BW 3 MHZRES

6. Decrease the resolution bandwidth to increase sensitivity, and narrow the video bandwidthto smooth the noise. In Figure 4-7, the resolution bandwid

Contents1. Preparing For UseWhat You’ll Find in This Chapter...Introducing the HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzers...Prepa

NoteIf the automatic tracking routine is activated in a narrow resolution bandwidth,it usually is not necessary to use the tracking adjust again when

Figure@MKR 349.9 MHZREF 0 darn*TTEN10da-ia64 dBPEAKLOG10dE/DL-6 6daWA-SE\SC FCCOW1.----,.&--CENTER 443 6MHz SPAN 500.0MHzXRES BW10 CHZ“BW10 kHZSW

Demodulating and Listening to an AM or FM SignalNoteThis application should only be performed using an HP 85913, HP 8593E,HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 85

Example: The signal can be continuously demodulated if the spectrum analyzer is in zero span.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Place the marker on a signal of interest as

Triggering on a Selected Line of a Video Picture FieldNoteThis application should only be performed using an HP 85913, HP 85933,HP 85943,HP85953, or H

bMKR a5 000 p&PCREF1492m”ATTEEJ10 dB28302 u”SHPLLINVA SBSC TSCORRCENTER 67.250 MHzYRES BW 1 MHZVW 300 kHZSPAN 0 HZ#SWP 100 metFigure 4-14. Trigge

Making Reflection Calibration MeasurementsTypically, the calibration standard for reflection measurements is a short circuit connected atthe reference

4. Adjust the spectrum analyzer for measurement conditions or settings. Turn on the trackinggenerator and set the amplitude level by pressing (AUX], T

Using the Gate Utility to Simplify Time-Gated Measurements(Option 105 only)The time gate allows the user to control when a spectrum analyzer measureme

The types of signals that can be measured using the time gate function include:n Pulsed RF signalsn Time domain multiple access (TDMA) communication s