The HP/Agilent 8753B is a 6 GHz S-parameter network analyzer built for precision RF and microwave device characterization across laboratory and production environments. It integrates a synthesized source with dual-channel receivers, delivering simultaneous transmission and reflection measurements with 100 dB dynamic range and 1 Hz frequency resolution. The instrument executes full two-port S-parameter measurements, impedance analysis, insertion loss quantification, and group delay assessment with vector error correction and segmented calibration. Time domain reflectometry, harmonic analysis up to the 40th harmonic, and mixer characterization expand its measurement scope. Three independent tuned receivers enable ratio or power-only measurements across 50 ohm and 75 ohm impedance environments.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 300 kHz to 3 GHz (standard); 300 kHz to 6 GHz with Option 006
• Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz
• Source Output Power: −5 dBm to +20 dBm typical
• Dynamic Range: 100 dB (0–3 GHz); 95 dB (3–6 GHz)
• Dynamic Accuracy: 0.05 dB and 0.5° over 50 dB input range
• Marker Resolution: 0.001 dB, 0.01°, 0.01 ns
• RF Connectors: Precision 7 mm test ports; Type N (50 ohm) on auxiliary ports
• Dimensions: 178 mm H × 425 mm W × 498 mm D
• Weight: 22 kg
– Key Features
• Synthesized source with linear, logarithmic, list, power, and CW sweep modes
• Four full S-parameters (S11, S21, S12, S22) with single-keystroke test sequencing
• Vector error correction including directivity, frequency response, source/load match, and crosstalk
• Time domain analysis: low-pass (TDR) and band-pass modes with Option 010
• Harmonic measurement to 40 dBc with swept second and third harmonic tracking (Option 002)
• Mixer conversion loss and tracking measurements
• External disc drive storage for calibration and measurement data
– Typical Applications
• Component impedance and S-parameter characterization
• Transmission line and filter analysis via time domain reflectometry
• Active and passive device nonlinear behavior assessment
• Production acceptance testing with sequence automation.
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with HP 85032B (Type N, 50 ohm), HP 85033C (3.5 mm), and HP 85036B (Type N, 75 ohm) calibration kits.
