The Agilent E5100A is a 300 MHz high-speed network analyzer engineered for high-throughput component manufacturing, particularly resonators and filters. It delivers fast measurement speeds and comprehensive analysis capabilities to maximize production line efficiency. The instrument combines high dynamic range (>120 dB at 1 kHz IFBW) with precise measurement accuracy (±0.05 dB, ±0.3 degrees) and measurement speeds as fast as 0.04 ms/point at 30 kHz IFBW using ramp-sweep mode.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 10 kHz to 300 MHz (180 MHz version available for lower-frequency applications)
Measurement Parameters: Gain (Amplitude Ratio), Phase, Group-Delay, Amplitude, Gain-Phase, Gain-Delay, Impedance, Admittance
Dynamic Range: >120 dB (at 1 kHz IFBW)
Dynamic Accuracy: ±0.05 dB, ±0.3 degrees
IFBW: 10 Hz to 30 kHz with selectable steps (1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8)
Measurement Speed: 0.04 ms/point (fastest, at 30 kHz IFBW, ramp-sweep); step sweep available for enhanced settling and stability
Display: 6.5-inch TFT color LCD
Power: 90–132 V or 198–264 V, 47–63 Hz, 400 VA max
Dimensions: 177 mm H × 425 mm W × 425 mm D
Weight: 12 kg typical
– Key Features
• High-speed processor with embedded IBASIC automation support
• Dual sweep modes: step sweep for signal settling, ramp sweep for speed
• Up to 4 receivers (300 MHz version) or 3 receivers (180 MHz version)
• Selectable 50 Ω / 1 MΩ input impedance on receivers A and B
• Phase tracking function for accelerated filter and resonator evaluation
• Evaporation monitoring option (Option 022) for resonator manufacturing control
• Type-N input connectors and front-panel probe power sockets
• Single, dual (built-in power splitter), or switched source outputs
– Typical Applications
• Component resonator and filter characterization
• Production-line impedance and phase measurement
• Gain and group-delay analysis in manufacturing environments
– Compatibility & Integration
Standard TTL-level parallel I/O; optional optical-isolated, open-collector parallel I/O available. External VGA display and PC-compatible keyboard support. Built-in FDD (720 kbyte, 1.2 Mbyte, 1.44 Mbyte DOS formats) and internal non-volatile memory.
