The Keysight (Agilent) 8510C Network Analyzer is a high-performance instrument for precise characterization of RF and microwave networks across frequencies from 45 MHz to 110 GHz. It delivers real-time, error-corrected measurements of magnitude, phase, and group delay with 0.001 dB magnitude resolution, 0.01 degree phase resolution, and 0.01 ns time resolution. The analyzer supports two-port network characterization with scalar parameters including gain, return loss, and SWR, plus vector parameters such as complex impedance and phase linearity deviation. Time-domain responses—impulse and step waveforms—are available via inverse Fourier transform with Option 010.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 45 MHz to 110 GHz (configuration-dependent)
– Coaxial up to 50 GHz (2.4 mm connectors)
– Coaxial up to 65 GHz (1.85 mm connectors)
– Coaxial up to 110 GHz (1.0 mm connectors)
– Waveguide bands 33 GHz to 110 GHz
• Dynamic Range: Up to 106 dB receiver; 93 dB system; 80–100 dBm effective
• Measurement Resolution: 0.001 dB magnitude; 0.01° phase; 0.01 ns time delay
• Output Power: Leveled at test set port; -15 dBm at 50 GHz (8517B Opt 007); power sweep with broadband and narrowband capability
• Maximum Power: +20 dBm down to -3 dBm (port 2, frequency-dependent)
• Reference Power: +2 dBm down to -25 dBm (port 1, nominal)
– Key Features
• Real-time error correction and systematic error reduction
• Thru-Reflect-Line (TRL) calibration for coaxial measurements
• Line-Reflect-Match (LRM) calibration for on-wafer and in-fixture applications
• Internal adapter removal for non-insertable device measurement
• Four S-parameter color display
• Compatible with Keysight 437B and 438A power meters for calibration verification
• Internal 3.5-inch disk drive storage; HP-IB and RS-232 plotter/printer output
– Typical Applications
Component and subsystem characterization; filter and amplifier design validation; transmission line and connector analysis; gain compression and flatness measurement; impedance matching verification.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports multiple calibration kits for 7 mm, 3.5 mm, and other connector types. Mechanical and verification kits available for enhanced accuracy across the frequency spectrum.
