The HP/Agilent 8753E is a 6 GHz S-parameter network analyzer designed for precise RF and microwave component characterization across design verification, manufacturing test, and quality assurance workflows. It delivers full S-parameter measurements (S11, S21, S12, S22) with simultaneous display of up to four parameters in multiple formats including magnitude, phase, group delay, Smith chart, polar, SWR, and time-domain representations. The instrument combines a synthesized source with advanced receiver architecture to achieve dynamic range up to 110 dB at 3 GHz and 105 dB at 6 GHz, enabling sensitive amplifier measurements down to −100 dBm.
Technical Specifications
Frequency and Source
• Operating range: 30 kHz to 3 GHz (standard); 30 kHz to 6 GHz with Option 006 or 011/006; 300 kHz to 3 GHz with Option 011
• Synthesized source with 1 Hz frequency resolution
• Output power: up to 10 mW (standard), up to 100 mW (Option 011), or −85 dBm to +10 dBm (Option 004)
• Sweep modes: linear-frequency, log-frequency, list-frequency, CW, and power sweep (25 dB range)
Receiver Performance
• IF bandwidth: 10 Hz or 6 kHz switchable
• Maximum input: +10 dBm; damage level +26 dBm or 35 Vdc
• Harmonics at +10 dBm: 2nd < −25 dBc, 3rd < −25 dBc (16 MHz to 3 GHz)
• Nonharmonic spurious: < −30 dBc typical
Measurement Capabilities
• Vector error correction with adapter-removal and TRL/LRM calibration
• Harmonic measurements (Option 002), time-domain analysis (Option 010), and mixer testing via frequency-offset mode
• Gain compression and pass/fail testing supported
Electrical
• Impedance: 50 ohms standard, 75 ohms (Option 075)
• Test port connectors: 7mm, 3.5mm, Type-N, Type-F
– Key Features
• Enhanced processor for significantly faster measurement and data transfer
• Color LCD display with 3.5-inch floppy disk storage
• Multiple connector options for flexible test-set integration
– Typical Applications
• Component and network characterization
• Design verification and manufacturing test
• Quality assurance and production validation
– Compatibility & Integration
• Code compatible with HP 8753D
• Works with HP 85046A/B and HP 85047A S-parameter test sets
• IEEE 488 (HP-IB) for remote operation
• Parallel and serial ports for peripherals; VGA output for external monitors
