Used AGILENT / HP / HEWLETT-PACKARD / KEYSIGHT 8516A /1 #106474 for sale

AGILENT / HP / HEWLETT-PACKARD / KEYSIGHT 8516A /1 is a broadband millimeter-wave integrated receiver analyzer, an electronic test equipment designed for convenient testing and characterizing of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave components and systems. This highly versatile unit provides an economical solution for wide range of GHz tests and can be used in various applications like transmitter characterization, filter tuning and digital modulator testing. The device has a robust design and provides excellent sensitivity and low noise levels, with a very wide frequency range of 0.5 to 40 GHz and offering dynamic range up to 90 dB. It has a comprehensive array of measurement parameters, including but not limited to S-parameters, noise parameters, group delay and distortion measurements, power measurements, and frequency- and time-domain measurements. HP 8516A /1 also has a wide range of amplitude control capabilities. It offers automated power control, high-speed and continuous power sweeps, stepped attenuation sweeps and external control via GPIB/IEEE-488/RS-232 interface. The analyzer has a built-in display and can be remotely controlled by an external computer. It is also capable of displaying results in multiple formats such as polar, rectangular, Smith chart and multiport plots. All measurements are traceable to commercial standards, such as ITU, EIA and MIL-STD, providing a high level of accuracy in data analysis. Flexibility of configuration is another key advantage of this test equipment. It can be connected to several frequency dividers and additional power attenuators or amplifiers to increase the dynamic range or provide additional power range. It is also compatible with selected external testheads which can be connected through K Series cables, offering greater measurement flexibility. In conclusion, HP/AGILENT 8516A /1 is a reliable and cost-effective tool for accurate testing and measurements of microwave and millimeter-wave components and systems. It offers a wide range of measurement functionality, flexibility of configuration and high degree of accuracy and repeatability. This sturdy unit is the ideal test solution for a myriad of applications, from basic component characterization and R&D to production testing.