Datasheet
Spectrum Analyzers
2680 Series
5
www.bkprecision.com
Specifications
Series 2682 2683
Frequency characteristics
Frequency Range 9 kHz to 2.1 GHz 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
Frequency Resolution 1 Hz
Frequency Span 0 Hz, 100 Hz to 2.1 or 3.2 GHz
Frequency Span Accuracy ±Span / (number of sweep points -1)
Internal reference source
Reference Frequency 10 MHz
Initial Calibration Accuracy <1 ppm
Temperature Stability <1 ppm/year, 0 °C to +50 °C
Frequency Aging Rate <0.5 ppm/first year, 3.0 ppm/20 year
Frequency Reference 
Accuracy
±[(time since last adjustment × frequency aging 
rate) + temperature stability + calibration accuracy]
Marker
Marker Resolution Span / (number of sweep points -1)
Marker Uncertainty
± [frequency indication x frequency reference 
uncertainty + 1% x span + 10% x resolution 
bandwidth + marker resolution]
Frequency Counter Resolution 1 Hz
Frequency Counter 
Uncertainty
± [frequency indication x frequency 
reference accuracy + counter resolution]
Bandwidths
Resolution Bandwidth (-3 dB) 1 Hz to 1 MHz, in 1-3-10 sequence
Resolution Filter Shape Factor <4.8:1 (60 dB: 3 dB), Gaussian-like
RBW Uncertainty <5%
Video Bandwidth (-3 dB) 1 Hz to 3 MHz, in 1-3-10 sequence
VBW Uncertainty <5%
Amplitude and level
Measurement Range
(preamplifier off)
DANL to +10 dBm, 100 kHz to 1 MHz
DANL to +20 dBm,1 MHz to 3.2 GHz
Reference Level -100 dBm to +30 dBm, 1 dB steps
Preamplifier 20 dB (nom.), 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz
Input Attenuation 0 to 51 dB, 1 dB steps
Maximum Input DC Voltage ±50 Vdc
Maximum Average RF Power
30 dBm, 3 minutes, fc >equal to 10 MHz, 
attenuation >20 dBm, preamplifier off
Maximum Damage Level
33 dBm, fc >equal 10 MHz, attenuation >20 dBm, 
preamplifier off
Specifications are valid under the following conditions: The instrument is within the calibration period, has been stored between 0 and 50°C for at least 2 hours prior to use, and has been powered 
on and warmed up for at least 40 minutes. The specifications include the measurement uncertainty, unless otherwise noted.
Specifications: All products are guaranteed to meet published specifications when operating temperatures from 5 to 45°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical: Performance deemed typical implies that 80 percent of the measurement results will meet the typical published performance with a 95th percentile confidence level at room temperature 
(approximately 25°C). Typical performance is not warranted and does not include measurement uncertainty.
Nominal: The expected performance or design attribute.
Displayed average noise level (DANL) 
20 °C to 30 °C ,attenuation = 0 dB, sample detector, 
trace average >50
RBW=10 Hz Normalization to 1 Hz
Preamp Off
9 kHz to 100 kHz -100 dBm (nom.) -100 dBm (nom.)
100 kHz to 1 MHz
-97 dBm, 
-101 dBm (typ.)
-107 dBm,
-111 dBm (typ.)
1 MHz to 10 MHz
-122 dBm, 
-126 dBm (typ.)
-132 dBm,
-136 dBm (typ.)
10 MHz to 200 MHz
-127 dBm,
-131 dBm (typ.)
-137 dBm,
-141 dBm (typ.)
200 MHz to 2.1 GHz
-125 dBm, 
-129 dBm (typ.)
-135 dBm,
-139 dBm (typ.)
2.1 GHz to 3.2 GHz
-116 dBm, 
-122 dBm (typ.)
-126 dBm,
-132 dBm (typ.)
Preamp On
9 kHz to 100 kHz -107 dBm (nom.) -117 dBm (nom.)
100 kHz to 1 MHz
-122 dBm, 
-127 dBm (typ.)
-132 dBm,
-137 dBm (typ.)
1 MHz to 10 MHz
-138 dBm, 
-144 dBm (typ.
-148 dBm,
-154 dBm (typ.)
10 MHz to 200 MHz
-146 dBm, 
-151 dBm (typ.)
-156 dBm,
-161 dBm (typ.)
200 MHz to 2.1 GHz
-145 dBm, 
-148 dBm (typ.)
-155 dBm,
-158 dBm (typ.)
2.1 GHz to 3.2 GHz
-135 dBm,
-139 dBm (typ.)
-145 dBm,
-149 dBm (typ.)
Phase noise
Carrier Offset fc=1 GHz, 20 ºC ~30 ºC
10 kHz <-95 dBc/Hz, <-98 dBc/Hz (typ.)
100 kHz <-96 dBc/Hz, <-97 dBc/Hz (typ.)
1 MHz <-115 dBc/Hz , <-117 dBc/Hz (typ.)
Level display
Logarithmic Level Axis 10 dB to 100 dB
Linear Level Axis 0 to reference level
Units of Level Axis dBm, dBmV, dBµV, dBµA , V, W
Number of Display Points 751
Number of Traces 4
Trace Detectors
Positive-Peak, Negative-Peak, Sample, Normal, 
Average (Voltage/RMS/Video), 
Quasi-Peak (with EMI option)
Trace Functions
Clear Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, View, 
Blank, Average






