Analyzer Description - Agilent Technologies 8590 Series Service Manual

Introduction

Analyzer Description

• Chapter 10, "Analyzer Options and Block Diagrams," contains
information on the available analyzer options.
• Chapter 11, "Major Assembly and Cable Locations," contains
figures identifying all major assemblies and cables.
• Chapter 12, "Replaceable Parts," contains information needed to
order assemblies and component-level information for the analyzer.
• Chapter 13, "Softkey Descriptions," contains a description of the
calibration, service, and diagnostic softkeys.
• Chapter 14, "Analyzer Messages," contains a description of the
analyzer messages that are displayed when there is a problem with
the analyzer.
• Chapter 15, "Service Equipment and Tools," contains information
about equipment and tools used to service the analyzer.
Analyzer Description
The 8590 E-Series and L-Series spectrum analyzers, 8591C cable TV
analyzers, and 8594Q QAM analyzers provide measurement
capabilities over the RF and Microwave frequency ranges.
The frequency ranges of 8590 E-Series and L-Series spectrum
analyzers, 8591C cable TV analyzers, and 8594Q QAM analyzers are
described below.
All 8590 E-Series spectrum analyzers, 8591C cable TV analyzers
and 8594Q QAM analyzers are equipped with a memory card reader.
The memory card reader allows the analyzer to use downloadable
software programs. The functional "personality" of the analyzer can
also be altered using the memory card reader. This feature provides the
user with one analyzer that can perform the function of other types of
microwave test equipment.
Further information about the 8590 E-Series and L-Series spectrum
analyzers, and the available options, is provided in
"Analyzer Options and Block Diagrams,"
the 8590 E-Series and L-Series Spectrum Analyzers User's Guide.
Further information about the 8591C cable TV analyzer and 8594Q
QAM analyzer is provided in the spectrum analyzer reference for your
instrument. Further information about the 8594Q QAM analyzer is
provided in 8594Q QAM Analyzer Spectrum Analyzer Reference User's
Guide.
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Chapter 10,
of this service guide and
Chapter 1