The HP/Agilent 8753D is a 3 GHz S-parameter network analyzer delivering precise magnitude and phase measurements of transmission and reflection parameters across RF and microwave components. Engineers rely on it for characterizing filters, amplifiers, antennas, and other devices through full two-port and one-port calibration methods including SOLT and TRL techniques.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Sweep range: 30 kHz to 3 GHz
• Frequency resolution: 1 Hz
• Dwell time: 10 ms to 100 s (user selectable)
Measurement Capabilities
• S-parameter measurement: S11, S12, S21, S22
• Dynamic range: 100 dB at 10 MHz
• Measurement speed: 5 ms per point at 10 MHz with sweep off
• Source power: −15 dBm to +10 dBm in 0.5 dB steps
• Source impedance: 50 Ohms
• Detectors: Dual logarithmic and dual linear
• Magnitude accuracy: ±0.5 dB typical
• Phase accuracy: ±3 degrees typical
• Group delay: Available measurement capability
Display & Output
• CRT display with 2 trace maximum
• Formats: Log Magnitude, Linear Magnitude, Phase, Group Delay, Smith Chart, Polar, Real, Imaginary, VSWR, Impedance
Electrical & Physical
• Power input: 100/120/220/240 VAC, 47–63 Hz
• Power consumption: 500 VA maximum
• Dimensions: 457 mm × 178 mm × 450 mm
• Weight: 22 kg
– Key Features
• Type N female connectors (50 Ohm test ports)
• GPIB interface for remote control and data transfer
• External Control Generator (ECG) input for frequency source synchronization
• External reference input for standards synchronization
– Typical Applications
Component characterization in filter, amplifier, and antenna design; validation testing in RF and microwave product development; transmission line and impedance measurement.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports internal test set options including the 87534A for 3 GHz full S-parameter measurement. Compatible with RF and microwave accessories such as power sensors, directional couplers, and calibration kits.
