HP 8559A Use, Model, Recommended, Critical Specifications

MODEL 8559A GENERAL INFORMATION

TABLE 1-4.RECOMMENDEDTESTEQUIPMENT(2OF4)

Recommended

instrument	Critical Specifications
Oscilloscope	Frequency: 500 Hz
	Display Amplitude: -1 5 Vdc
	Single-Channel
Frequency C o u n t ~ r	Frequency Range : 2 0 MHz t o 2 3 GHz
	Sensitivity: -1 5 dBm
	Resolution: 0.1 MHz
Universal Counter	Time Interval Measurement from 1 ms t o 500 ms
Digital Voltmeter	Range: -12 t o + I 5 Vdc
	Accuracy: +I mV
Power Meter	Range: -20 to +10 dBm
	Resolution: 0.1 dB
Power Sensor	Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz
	Maximum SWR:
	1 .15, 50 MHz to 100 MHz
	1.10,lOO MHz to 2 GHz
	1.15,2 t o 12.4 GHz
	1.20, 12.4 to 1 8 GHz
	1.25, 18 t o 26.5 GHz
Power Sensor	Frequency Range: 1 0 MHz to 1 8 GHz
	Maximum SWR:
	1.40,10 MHz to 3 0 MHz
	1 .l8,3O MHz to 50 MHz
	1 .lo, 5 0 MHz to 2 GHz
	1.18,2 to 12.4GHz
	1.28, 12.4 to 1 8 GHz
Power Splitter	Frequency Range: 1 0 MHz to 18 GHz
	Tracking between output arms: G0.25 dB
	Connectors:
	Type N (0input, Type N (m) outputs
Step Attenuator	Frequency Range: 20 MHz to 350 MHz
	Attenuation Range: 0 to 9 0 dB in 10 dB steps
	Step Accuracy: kO.l dB
	Overall Accuracy (0 to 9 0 dB): k0.2 dB
Step Attenuator	Frequency Range: 20 MHz to 350 MHz
	Attenuation Range: 0 t o 12 dB in 1 dB steps
	Step Accuracy: k0.05 dB
	Overall Accuracy (0 to 12 dB): kO.l dB

Model

Use"

*P = Performance Test; A = Adjustments; T = Troubleshooting

Option C16 provides Type N (m) output connectors to eliminate the use of adapters.

4 ~ p t i o H82n is selected for best attenuation accuracy and provides calibration data at 30 MHz and 280 MHz. Option H80 is selected for best attenuation accuracy and provides calibration data at 100 MHz.