The HP/Agilent 8714C is a 3 GHz economy network analyzer delivering precision RF measurements across 300 kHz to 3 GHz. Engineered for production test environments, it combines a synthesized RF source, integrated transmission/reflection test set, and dual independent receiver channels into a single compact instrument. The unit performs S-parameter analysis, insertion loss, impedance, SWR, delay, group delay, and fault location measurements with greater than 100 dB dynamic range and corrected directivity of 40 dB.
Technical Specifications
Frequency and Measurement Range
• Operating frequency: 300 kHz to 3 GHz
• Dynamic range: >100 dB (narrowband mode)
• Source output power: Up to +16 dBm
• Source resolution: 1 Hz
• Maximum input: +23 dBm
• Sweep speed: 50 ms/sweep or faster
Measurement Parameters
• S-parameter analysis
• Insertion loss and impedance measurements
• Complex impedance and SWR
• Delay and group delay measurements
• AM delay and structural return loss (SRL)
Test Set and Receivers
• Integrated transmission/reflection test set with narrowband and broadband detection
• Two independent measurement channels with multi-mode receivers
• Vector error correction for enhanced accuracy
• Digital signal processing and microprocessor control
Calibration Performance
• Directivity: 40 dB (corrected)
• Source match: 30 dB (corrected)
– Key Features
• Monochrome CRT display with user-selectable formats (rectangular, polar, Smith charts)
• External VGA monitor support for color viewing
• Eight markers per display channel with marker search, delta, and bandwidth functions
• Front panel hardkeys and softkey menus
• Internal 3.5-inch disk drive (LIF/DOS formats)
• GPIB (IEEE 488) connectivity
• TCP/IP Ethertwist LAN interface option
• Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) programming capability
– Typical Applications
• Production RF component testing and characterization
• Transmission line and filter analysis
• Impedance and reflection measurements
• System-level RF network validation
– Compatibility & Integration
• 50 Ohm input impedance, Type N Female test port connectors
• Power requirement: 120V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
• Dimensions: 22.0 in × 18.0 in × 8.0 in
• Weight: 61.2 lb (27.76 kg)
