The HP/Agilent 8753ET is a 3 GHz vector network analyzer engineered for transmission and reflection characterization of RF and microwave components. It delivers forward magnitude and phase measurements across a 300 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range with 1 Hz resolution and 100–110 dB system dynamic range. The instrument integrates a dedicated T/R test set with dual 50 Ohm Type-N female ports, supporting filter design, antenna measurement, cable testing, and general S-parameter analysis.
Source power spans −20 dBm to +5 dBm standard, or −85 dBm to +10 dBm with Option 004 step attenuator. Power flatness remains below ±0.5 dB with 0.01 dB resolution. Four display channels provide simultaneous measurement visualization. The 8753ET accepts multiple calibration techniques including LRM, TRL, adapter-removal, and enhanced response correction. Optional extensions include 6 GHz frequency operation (Option 006), time-domain analysis (Option 010), and harmonics measurement (Option 002).
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 300 kHz to 3 GHz standard; 300 kHz to 6 GHz with Option 006
• Impedance: 50 Ohm
• Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz
• Source Power: −20 dBm to +5 dBm standard; −85 dBm to +10 dBm with Option 004
• Power Resolution: 0.01 dB
• Power Flatness: < ±0.5 dB
• Sweep Range: 25 dB
• System Dynamic Range: 100–110 dB above 300 kHz
• Maximum Output to Port 2: 2 Watts / +33 dBm
• Test Ports: Two 50 Ohm Type-N female connectors
• Display Channels: Four
– Key Features
• Transmission and reflection parameter measurement
• Forward magnitude and phase capability
• LRM and TRL calibration techniques
• Enhanced response calibration for source match error correction
• Adapter-removal calibration support
• GPIB programming interface
• Compatible with external test sets via Option 011
– Typical Applications
• RF filter characterization
• Antenna measurement and tuning
• Cable and transmission-line testing
• Component S-parameter validation
– Compatibility & Integration
External test sets supported with Option 011. Compatible with HP/Agilent 436A, 437B, 438A, EPM-441A, and EPM-442A power meters for power-meter calibration. Accepts standard calibration kits for applicable connector types.
