The Agilent/Keysight 8713B is an RF network analyzer that characterizes and tests RF and microwave components from 300 kHz to 3 GHz. It combines a synthesized source, transmission/reflection test set, and dual-channel receivers in a single instrument, enabling swept frequency analysis with one connection. The analyzer delivers 100 dB system dynamic range and 50 ms sweep speed, making it suitable for high-volume manufacturing and laboratory environments requiring fast, accurate S-parameter and transmission/reflection measurements.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Source Performance
• Frequency Range: 300 kHz to 3 GHz
• System Dynamic Range: 100 dB (narrowband detection greater than 100 dB)
• Synthesized Source with 1 Hz resolution
• Output Power: Up to +16 dBm
• Source Stability: ±5 ppm (0°C to 55°C, typical)
• Harmonics: < −20 dBc at +7 dBm (<1 MHz); 1 MHz)
Receivers & Measurement Speed
• Three-channel, dual-mode receivers (narrowband and broadband detection)
• Real-time Sweep Speed: 50 ms/sweep
• Sweep Rate: Up to 134 ms/point
Measurement Capabilities
• S-parameters (magnitude, phase, group delay)
• Transmission/reflection frequency response, insertion loss, delay, power, SWR
• Structural Return Loss (Option 100)
• Fault Location (Option 100)
• AM Delay (optional)
• Cable Test Capabilities (optional)
System Accuracy
• Directivity: 40 dB
• Source Match (reflection): 20 dB
• Source Match (transmission): 14 dB typical (1.3 GHz)
• Load Match: 18 dB typical
• Reflection Tracking: 0 ± 0.4 dB typical
• One-port, response, and response/isolation calibration modes
Display & Storage
• Two independent display channels
• Log/linear magnitude, SWR, real/imaginary, and 75 Ω formats (dBv, dBmv, dBuv)
• Trace functions: measurement, memory data, vector division, and limit lines
• Internal 3.5-inch disk drive (LIF/DOS formats)
– Key Features
• Integrated synthesized source eliminates external equipment
• High directivity (40 dB) reduces systematic errors
• Supports 50 Ω and 75 Ω system configurations
• GPIB (IEEE 488.2), Centronics, and RS-232C interfaces
• ±10% input voltage tolerance (nominal supply)
– Typical Applications
• Component characterization in manufacturing test
• Transmission line and filter analysis
• Return loss and SWR measurement
• Fault location on transmission lines (Option 100)
– Compatibility & Integration
Interface via GPIB, RS-232C, or Centronics. Optional IBASIC system controller (Option 1C2) available for automation.
