Technical manual for the Agilent 8902A measuring receiver covering specifications, operation, and calibration details.
The Agilent 8902A measuring receiver provides high‑performance power measurement and modulation analysis from 150 kHz up to 1.3 GHz, extendable to 26.5 GHz with the optional microwave converter. It supports power levels from +30 dBm down to –127 dBm and offers accurate AM, FM, and PM measurements with a single keystroke.
The document details the instrument’s technical specifications, calibration procedures, optional modules, and operational guidelines. It includes information on frequency ranges, accuracy, detector linearity, carrier noise, audio measurement features, and optional option‑050 enhancements for improved RF level accuracy.
| Power level range | +30 dBm – –127 dBm |
|---|---|
| AM measurement accuracy | ±2 % of reading |
| RF power resolution | 0.01 % of full scale (watts or volts mode) |
| Input SWR (11722A sensor) | < 1.15 |
The instrument measures from +30 dBm down to –127 dBm.
AM accuracy is ±2 % of the reading.
RF power resolution is 0.01 % of full scale in watts or volts mode.