User`s guide

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Preparing For Use
What You’ll Find in This Chapter
This chapter describes the process of getting the spectrum analyzer ready to use when you
have just received it. See “Preparing Your Spectrum Analyzer For Use” for the process steps.
The process includes initial inspection, setting up the unit for the selected ac power source,
and performing automatic self-calibration routines. Information about static-safe handling
procedures is also included in this chapter.
Introducing the HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzers
Figure l-l. HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer
The HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzers are small, lightweight test instruments that cover the
RF and microwave frequency ranges:
HP
859OL,
9 kHz to 1.8 GHz
HP
85913,
9 kHz to 1.8 GHz
HP
8592L,
9 kHz
to 22 GHz
HP
85933,
9 kHz
to 22 GHz
HP
85943,
9 kHz to 2.9 GHz
HP
8594L,
9 kHz
to 2.9 GHz
HP
85953,
9 kHz to 6.5 GHz
HP
85963,
9 kHz
to 12.8 GHz
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