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2650A Series Handheld Spectrum Analyzers

2650A Series Handheld Spectrum Analyzers

2650A Series Handheld Spectrum Analyzers

Product catalog summary
Overview: The B&K Precision 2650A series handheld spectrum analyzers are lightweight (1.8 kg) and portable, offering features similar to full-size bench models. They can operate for up to 4 hours on a single battery charge.
Applications: These analyzers are ideal for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wireless communication systems, frequency response measurements, signal interference detection, TV broadcasting, antenna alignment, and field strength measurements.
Key Features:
  • Frequency range: 50 kHz to 3.3 GHz or 8.5 GHz.
  • 4-hour battery life.
  • Built-in tracking generator (model 2652A).
  • USB interface for PC connectivity.
  • Large color display with intuitive operation.
  • Measurement functions: channel power, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth, field strength.
  • Auto Tune function for automatic settings.
Performance: The series offers a fast sweep speed (minimum 10 ms) and a displayed average noise level (DANL) of -127 dBm, with a single sideband phase noise of -90 dBc at 100 kHz offset.
Measurement Functions:
  • Occupied Bandwidth: Calculates bandwidth containing total integrated power.
  • Channel Power: Measures total or noise power in a specified bandwidth.
  • Adjacent Channel Power: Measures power leakage into adjacent channels.
  • Electric and Magnetic Field Strength: Uses dipole antennas and magnetic field probes for precise measurements.
Additional Features:
  • Max and Min Hold functions.
  • Averaging function for noise reduction.
  • Marker and peak search functions.
  • Easy data storage and retrieval via USB.
  • PC software for remote control and data analysis.
Specifications: The analyzers offer a reference level range of +10 to -60 dBm, with various measurement units. Frequency response is ±2.0 dB from 50 kHz to 100 MHz, ±1.0 dB from 100 MHz to max frequency. Input impedance is 50 Ω, with an input attenuator range of 0 to 25 dB in 1 dB steps. Display resolution is 381 dots/10 div, with scales of 10 dB/div, 5 dB/div, 2 dB/div. Input damage level is +27 dBm, 25 VDC. Sweep time ranges from 10 ms to 30 s, with AUTO mode available. Trigger modes include AUTO, internal, and external sources. Detection modes are Positive peak, Negative peak, and Sample. Measurements include channel power, adjacent channel leakage, occupied bandwidth, and field strength. Auto tuning scans full bandwidth and adjusts settings automatically. Save/Load capability for 200 reference spectrum measurements and setups.
General Features: RF Input connector is N(J) type. USB Communication is USB 1.1, compatible with USB 2.0. Display is a 5.7 inch color TFT LCD with 640x480 resolution. Power supply is 100 to 240 VAC input, 9 VDC/2.6 A output, with a 7.4 V/5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. Operating temperature is 0 to 50°C, with humidity less than 40°C/80% RH. Dimensions are 162(W) x 71(H) x 265(D) mm, with a weight of approximately 1.8 kg.
Included Accessories: User manual, AC adaptor, carrying case, accessory pouch, PC software, USB cable, Lithium-Ion battery, calibration certificate.
Optional Accessories: Dipole antennas, magnetic field probe, printer, extra roll paper.
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2650A Series Handheld Spectrum Analyzers-1

Data Sheet Handheld Spectrum Analyzers, 3.3 GHz & 8.5 GHz Models 2650A, 2652A, 2658A Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wireless communication systems such as W-CDMA/CDMA, GSM, WLAN, WiMAX and A truly portable spectrum analyzer weighing only 1.8 kg including the battery Frequency range from 50 kHz – 3.3 GHz or Frequency response measurements of passive components such as RF cables, filters, and attenuators (model 2652A) Impressive 4 hour battery life; easy-to-replace rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery Built-in tracking generator to rapidly determine Detection of signal interference and undesired transmission characteristics of 2 port devices Antenna alignment Intuitive PC Software for remote control and Electric field strength measurement with dipole antennas optimized for typical frequencies used documentation of measurement results I Conveniently store measurement results and in wireless systems (order M401-M406) I screen shots in bitmap format to USB flash Magnetic field strength measurement with drive (USB host interface) magnetic field probe (PR 26m) Large easy-to-read color display (TFT LCD), 640 x 480 resolution Truly portable solution for quick and precise spectrum analysis B&K Precision’s 2650A series handheld spectrum analyzers are compact, light weight, and cost-effective spectrum analyzers for quick and precise signal investigations, especially away from the bench. At a weight of only 1.8 kg (4 pounds), the 2650A series are by far the lightest full-featured spectrum analyzer available, yet they deliver performance and features comparable to full-size bench spectrum analyzers and can operate up to 4 hours on a single battery. Fast sweep speed, minimum 10 ms, to help External trigger for zero span measurements locate and identify elusive, transient SCPI-like remote control commands DANL (displayed average noise level) of -127 dBm Single sideband phase noise – 90 dBc @ 100 kHz offset Frequency Range 50 kHz – 3.3 GHz 50 kHz – 3.3 GHz with Tracking Generator 50 kHz – 8.5 GHz Technical data subject to change © B&K Precision Corp. 2021 channel power, occupied bandwidth, electric and magnetic field strength Convenient Auto Tune function automatically sets center frequency to the maximum signal within full span and optimum settings for RBW, VWB and sweep time With their ease of use, measurement flexibility, and unmatched portability, the 2650A series analyzers are indispensible tools for engineers and technicians who conduct field measurements in the 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz range. Measurement functions: channel/adjacent Superb performance improves your productivity Advanced synthesizer-based design enables the 2650A series to provide you with an accurate and detailed picture of the spectrum you are investigating.

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Handheld Spectrum Analyzers, 3.3 GHz & 8.5 GHz Models 2650A, 2652A & 2658A Large color screen (640 x 480 pixels) can be switched to high contrast monochrome display in extreme sunlight RF Input (N-connector), able to withstand 27 dBm (CW average power)/25V DC max Set reference level from +1 dBm to -60 dBm in 1 dB steps Simple menu-based operation via soft keys Measurement functions: • Channel power • Adjacent channel power • Occupied bandwidth • Electric field strength • Magnetic field strength Automatically tune to maximum level with full span Calculation functions: • Max hold • Min hold • Averaging...

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Handheld Spectrum Analyzers, 3.3 GHz & 8.5 GHz Models 2650A, 2652A & 2658A L Versatile measurement functions Channel power measurement Allows you to measure the total power or noise power in a user-specified bandwidth. Adjacent channel power Measure the ratio of power leakage (from the wanted signal) into adjacent channels. Center frequency, adjacent channel bandwidth, and offset between main carrier and adjacent channels can be set. Users can select from any of the following three measurement methods based on the reference carrier definition: total power (of displayed spectrum), peak power (reference...

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Handheld Spectrum Analyzers, 3.3 GHz & 8.5 GHz Models 2650A, 2652A & 2658A L Calculation and Marker functions Max and Min Hold Max Hold: At each displayed frequency, the currently-measured value is compared to the previously-measured value and the larger one is retained and displayed. This feature is useful for observing a bursted or intermittent signal or for measuring the electric field strength of systems using direct sequence spread spectrum/frequency hopping modulation techniques. Min hold: At each displayed frequency, the currently-measured value is compared to the previously-measured value...

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Handheld Spectrum Analyzers, 3.3 GHz & 8.5 GHz Models 2650A, 2652A & 2658A L Easy operation The 2650A series handheld spectrum analyzers are straightforward to operate and provide many functions to facilitate quick and easy measurements:  Smart one button “Auto Tune" function which automatically scans the full frequency range, detects and centers the maximum signal, and configures optimum values for RBW, VBW, sweep time and reference level Detect the maximum level within full span.  Input attenuator and internal preamp are set automatically to optimal values based on the reference level  Easy...

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Handheld Spectrum Analyzers, 3.3 GHz & 8.5 GHz Models 2650A, 2652A & 2658A L Spectrum Analyzer with Tracking Generator, 50 kHz – 3.3 GHz Model 2652A Built-in transmission measurement The 2652A is a 2650A with a tracking generator added. The 2652A can be used to rapidly determine transmission characteristics of two-port RF devices. Input (spectrum analyzer) Output (tracking generator) Tracking generator specificati ons Frequency range Output Level 5 MHz to 3.3 GHz -10 dBm ± 1 dB @ 1 GHz (output level is fixed) Output flatness Output impedance Tracking generators are ideal for tuning filters, determining...

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Handheld Spectrum Analyzers, 3.3 GHz & 8.5 GHz Models 2650A, 2652A & 2658A Specifications Frequency section Frequency range Setting Settable with rotary encoder, numeric or function key Center frequency within ± (30+20T) kHz±1 dot @frequency span: 200 kHz to 10 MHz, RBW 3 kHz, 23±5 °C within ± (60+300T) kHz±1dot @frequency span: 20 MHz to max. frequency (3.3 GHz or 8.5 GHz), RBW 100 kHz, 23±5 °C T: sweep time (s) RBW frequency error Range Frequency span Accuracy Display resolution # of points per trace within ±4 kHz @ 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz within 20% of RBW @ RBW: 100 kHz, 300 kHz within 10%...

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