The Agilent/Keysight 85711B is a signal source and test set engineered to expand network analyzer capabilities through integrated signal generation, routing, and switching functions. Operating across 1 GHz to 20 GHz, it delivers programmable output power with leveling to +13 dBm maximum, frequency resolution down to 1 kHz (1 Hz with Option 1E8), and phase noise performance spanning -107 dBc to -65 dBc SSB. The instrument supports automated testing and multi-port measurement expansion via SCPI command control, accommodating 50Ω nominal input impedance.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency range: 1 GHz to 20 GHz
• Output power (standard): +11 dBm (1–18 GHz); +10 dBm (18–20 GHz)
• Output power (Option 1E1): +10 dBm (1–18 GHz); +8 dBm (18–20 GHz)
• Maximum leveled output: +13 dBm
• Minimum output level (Option 1E1): -110 dBm
• Output range: -4 dBm to +10 dBm
• Output resolution: 0.01 dB
• Output accuracy: ±2.0 dB to ±2.5 dB
• Frequency resolution: 1 kHz (standard); 1 Hz (Option 1E8)
• Harmonics: <-55 dBc
• Spurious: <-60 dBc
• SSB phase noise: -107 dBc to -65 dBc
• Time base stability: ±0.01 ppm
• Input impedance: 50Ω nominal
• Programmable interface: SCPI
– Key Features
• 110 dB output step attenuator available (Option 1E1) for receiver sensitivity and SINAD measurements
• High-performance modulation generator option (Option 1E2)
• High-stability timebase option (Option 1E5)
• 1 Hz frequency modulation capability (Option 1E8)
• 3.5 mm RF output connector option (Option 1E9)
– Typical Applications
Network analyzer port expansion, automated component testing, receiver sensitivity characterization, SINAD evaluation, and broadband RF source applications requiring precise leveling and low spurious content.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for integration with network analyzer systems. Control via Agilent IO Libraries Suite (version 16.0 and later) using VISA, SICL, or VISA-COM libraries.
