Spec analyser 8560A Option 8560E?

Jul 04, 2004 2 Replies
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I've just bought a HP8560A spectrum analyser (sorry for UK spelling). The front panel tells me it is a 8560A. When it first turns on it writes 8560E to the screen, also in CONFIG / DATECODE & OPTIONS it lists 8560E and 002 (002 is the tracking generator).



It seems to have the features of the 8560E, 1Hz RBW and fancy power measurement options.



I've searched the web but cannot find out the scope of this upgrade. Can anyone please enlighten me more? Has the spec of a 8560E or is it some in-between animal.



Andrew


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When I win $1million dollars in a lottery, I sure won't be looking a gift horse in the mouth!

Andrew

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The 856x series analyzers had plug-in ROM sets to allow for firmware upgrades. I have an early 8562A (1987), and I found that HP had a new ROM set that included things like FFT functions, etc. The I found that there were 4 and 5 ROM chip sets. After I ordered and installed the right chip set, I found that my machine complained of several internal faults on power-up. I got tired of playing around, and put the original ROMs back in.

Who knows what somebody may have plugged into your 8560A; just be happy it works!

Ed wb6wsn

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