The Agilent/Keysight 8410B is a precision network analyzer engineered for characterization of high-frequency electrical networks across RF and microwave applications. It delivers S-parameter measurement, impedance analysis, phase tracking, and frequency response data essential for design validation of filters, amplifiers, and antennas.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 20 GHz
Measurement Parameters: S-parameters, gain/loss, impedance, phase angles (0 to 360°), magnitude ratios (dB), frequency response, and time-domain measurements
Dynamic Range: 60 dB (phase and magnitude ratio), 100 dB (alternative specification)
Measurement Speed: Up to 150 points per second
Resolution Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz
Measurement Channels: 2
Power Levels:
• Reference Channel: −16 dBm to −44 dBm
• Test Channel: −10 dBm to system noise floor (typically −78 dBm or lower)
• Test Channel maximum: 20 dB above Reference Channel
Power Supply: 100–240 VAC, 48–440 Hz
Weight: 13.6 kg
– Key Features
• Integrated automatic calibration and error correction for measurement consistency
• Dual-channel architecture for simultaneous RF voltage phase and magnitude ratio measurement
• Complex S-parameter network characterization in small-signal mode
• Harmonic frequency converter compatibility (Model 8411A) for extended measurement capability via RF mixer and step recovery diode harmonic generation
– Typical Applications
Device characterization including passive and active RF/microwave networks, component qualification, and circuit validation across the 10 MHz to 20 GHz band.
– Compatibility & Integration
Interfaces include GPIB, RS-232, and LAN for control and automation. The 8410B integrates with compatible sweep oscillators (HP 8620C) for continuous multi-octave frequency sweeps. Operates as part of a modular system with display units and optional frequency conversion modules.
