Agilent / HP 71910A Wideband Receiver, 100Hz - 26.5 GHz

The Agilent 71910A is a receiver for monitoring signals from 100 Hz to 26.5 GHz. It provides a cost effective combination of search and wide-bandwidth collection capabilities for surveillance and signal monitoring applications. Its flexibility makes it an ideal downconverter in stimulous-response applications. A linear IF signal path provides good signal fidelity with standard outputs of 321.4 MHz IF and linear video.  To search for signals, it sweeps over user-specified spans up to 26.5 GHz wide using bandwidths up to 3 MHz. Wide dynamic range ensures signals of various amplitudes are quickly identified. Once a signal is located, the receiver is fixed-tuned and the wide IF bandwidths are used for signal collection. (Bandwidths up to 36 MHz are available with microwave preselection, and up to 100 MHz unpreselected.) Optional outputs include 70 and 140 MHz IF, analog I/Q, and demodulated FM. Options permit customization to the configuration that best meets the application requirements. This can include adding a preamplifier, deleting the display (as shown on the right in the picture), or other modifications.

Other features and specifications include:

• 100 Hz to 26.5 GHz Coverage
• Stimulous-response Downconverter 
• Full Bandwidth Video Output 
• IF Bandwidths from 10 MHz to 100 MHz in 10% increments 
• Search and Collection Modes of Operation 
• Options Outputs Include 70 MHz IF, 140 MHz IF, FM Demod, I/Q (50 MHz bandwidth each)