HP 8590 L-Series User Manual

3
Making Basic Measurements
What You’ll Learn in This Chapter
This chapter demonstrates basic spectrum analyzer measurements with examples of typical
measurements; each measurement focuses on different functions. The measurement procedures
covered in this chapter are listed below.
n Resolving signals of equal amplitude using the resolution bandwidth function.
n Resolving small signals hidden by large signals using the resolution bandwidth function,
n Increasing the frequency readout resolution using the marker counter.
w Decreasing the frequency span using the marker track function.
w Peaking signal amplitude using preselector peak (HP 8592L, HP 8593E, HP 85953, or
HP 85963 only).
n Tracking unstable signals using marker track and the maximum hold and minimum hold
functions.
n Comparing signals using delta markers.
w Measuring low-level signals using attenuation, video bandwidth, and video averaging.
w Identifying distortion products using the RF attenuator and traces.
w Using the spectrum analyzer as a receiver in zero frequency span.
w Measuring signals near band boundaries using harmonic lock (HP 8592L, HP 8593E,
HP 85953, or HP 8596E only).
To find descriptions of specific spectrum analyzer functions refer to Chapter 7 “Key
Descriptions”.
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HP 8590 L-Series Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	8590 L-Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English