B+K Precision’s® Introduces 8.5GHz Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
| YORBA LINDA, CA . April 12, 2005 – B&K Precision Corporation, one of the industries’ leading suppliers of test and measurement products, today announced the addition of the Model 2658, a compact, cost-effective, handheld, PC compatible 8.5GHz Spectrum Analyzer to its expanding product line. Weighing only 4.0 pounds including battery, this compact, versatile, easy to use, portable unit is priced at only $9,995 and is ideal for use in the evaluation of lower frequency applications such as W-CDMA, CDMA, GSM, PDC, PHS, Wireless LAN, 802.11b/g, and Bluetooth systems. It also ideal for higher frequency applications such as 802.11a, 3G ultra-wideband, GPS and WiMAX systems. |
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B+K
Precision’s Model 2658 Handheld 8.5GHz Spectrum Analyzer offers a
number of outstanding features that provide ease of use, including: Measuring frequency range from 50 KHz to 8.5 GHz
Auto tuning function
Channel power measurements
Adjacent channel power measurements
Min/Max hold
Average and over write mode
Peak search
Marker measurement
Occupied bandwidth measurements
Electric field strength measurements (with optional dipole antennas)
Magnetic field strength measurements (with optional PR 26M)
Switchable 50 or 75 ohm input impedance
Save/Load
Hard copy of display (with optional PT 2650)
RS-232 interface The
Model 2658 can be utilized for pre-compliance testing during
development prior to third party testing. It is extremely flexible and
can be put to work, either in the field or on the bench, testing cable
TV levels and frequency responses, testing master antenna TV systems,
measuring communications transmitter spurious radiation, locating
sources of EMI or to measure unwanted RF radiation. The built-in RS-232
PC interface allows the user to either control the Analyzer’s settings
or to sample signals and then save, manipulate or print the imported
signals. A lightweight portable printer is available as an option.
Model
2658 is capable of precisely measuring the magnetic field distribution
on an LSI or a printed circuit board using the optional magnetic field
probe PR 26M. It is possible to measure the electric field strength by
connecting a dipole antenna (optional) to the input connector. A dipole
antenna that suits the use is available for PDC 800MHz and GSM 900MHz
band, PDC 1500MHz band, PHS, W-CDMA and GSM 1800 / 1900MHz band and
2.4GHz wireless LAN and Bluetooth.
The Model 2658’s front panel display provides many measurement
parameters such as Center Frequency, Marker Frequency and Attenuation
Levels. Other features include Save/Recall, and Frequency and level
marker. Outstanding performance characteristics include
measurement of frequency signals from 50KHz to 8.5GHz, 3dB resolution
bandwidth, 100Hzto 1MHz video bandwidth, -90dbc/Hz (typical) SSB Phase
noise, and a spurious Response of less than –60dBc.
Optional
PC software, AK 2650 and serial interface cable allows the Model 2658
to display screen resolutions on a PC that are four times greater then
the 250 points normally displayed on the horizontal axis of the Model
2658's LCD display. The Model 2658 samples its input at 1000 points per
sweep and it can output these points through its RS-232 port to a PC
(the maximum transfer rate is 38,400bps). The AK 2650 software not only
allows for clearer screen images but it also permits spectrum analyzer
setup via a PC.
The
use of the optional PT 2650 portable printer permits the user to print
hard copies of screen images. The Printing begins when the "PRINT" key
is pressed. The printer can be operated by an AC adaptor or four AA
batteries. The operating time when powered by alkaline batteries is
approximately 30 minutes (when used continuously), which makes it
possible to produce about 80 hard copy screen images. The PT 2650 comes
with one roll of thermal paper.
Weighing
less than 4.0 pounds including battery, and measuring a compact 10.2”
high by 6.4” deep by 4.9” wide, the Model 2658 Spectrum Analyzer comes
complete with AC power supply/charger, soft carrying case, accessory
pouch, fuse, Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and instruction manual.
Optional antennas, cables, probes, remote stand-alone printer and
coupling adapters are available. The Model 2658 is priced at $9,995,
quantity one and is available for immediate delivery. The AK 2650
software and interface cable has a list price of $199 and the PT 2650
portable printer is priced at $459. Attn. Editors: To obtain a high resolution image of this product, please go to http://www.bkprecision.com/hires
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For
over 54 years, B&K Precision Corporation has developed a reputation
for excellence in the design and manufacture of high quality, reliable
and cost-effective test and measurement products. Recognized for their
price-performance value, ease of use, measurement accuracy and application flexibility, B&K Precision Corporation products are
available worldwide through a global network of authorized distributors
For additional information or the name and location of an authorized distributor near you, contact:
B&K Precision Corporation
22820 Savi Ranch Parkway
Yorba Linda, California, 92887
Tel: (714) 921-9095, Fax: (714) 921-6422
www.bkprecision.com
