Agilent 8753ET/ES 8753ET and 8753ES Network Analyzers, 30 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz Data Sheet This document describes the performance and features of the following products: • Agilent 8753ES S-parameter vector network analyzer • Agilent 8753ES Option 011 vector network analyzer without test set • Agilent 8753ET Transmission/reflection vector network analyzer For more information about these analyzers, please see the following documents: Pub.
Table of Contents 3 Definitions and Test Conditions 4 System Performance Summaries 10 Specifications and Characteristics 21 Measurement Throughput Summary 21 Options 22 Test Set Specifications for Option 011 24 Accessories
Definitions and Test Conditions Specifications describe the instrument’s warranted performance after a half-hour warm-up and over the temperature range of 25° ± 5° C, unless otherwise stated. Specifications for frequencies above 3 GHz do not apply to instruments with Option 075 (75-ohm impedance). Supplemental characteristics are typical but nonwarranted performance parameters. These are denoted as “typical,” “nominal,” or “approximate.
System Performance Summaries Agilent 8753ES (50-ohm systems) 7-mm test ports Configuration Network analyzer Calibration kit Test-port cables System dynamic range 30 kHz to 50 kHz 50 kHz to 300 kHz 300 kHz to 16 MHz 16 MHz to 3 GHz Option 014 3 GHz to 6 GHz Option 014 Measurement Port Characteristics Frequency Range 8753ES Standard and Option 006 85031B 11857D 70 dB1 90 dB1 100 dB 110 dB 108 dB 105 dB 103 dB Corrected 30 kHz– 300 kHz2 300 kHz– 1.3 GHz 1.
Agilent 8753ES (50-ohm systems) Type-N test ports Configuration Network analyzer Measurement Port Characteristics Frequency Range Calibration kit Test-port cables 8753ES Standard and Option 006 85032B 11857D System dynamic range 30 kHz to 50 kHz 50 kHz to 300 kHz 300 kHz to 16 MHz 16 MHz to 3 GHz Option 014 3 GHz to 6 GHz Option 014 70 dB1 90 dB1 100 dB 110 dB 108 dB 105 dB 103 dB Corrected 30 kHz– 300 kHz2 300 kHz– 1.3 GHz 1.
System Performance Summaries Agilent 8753ES (50-ohm systems) 3.5-mm test ports Configuration Network analyzer Measurement Port Characteristics Frequency Range Calibration kit Test-port cables 8753ES Standard and Option 006 85033D 11857D System dynamic range 30 kHz to 50 kHz 50 kHz to 300 kHz 300 kHz to 16 MHz 16 MHz to 3 GHz Option 014 3 GHz to 6 GHz Option 014 70 dB1 90 dB1 100 dB 110 dB 108 dB 105 dB 103 dB Corrected 30 kHz– 300 kHz2 300 kHz– 1.3 GHz 1.
Agilent 8753ES (75-Ohm Systems) Measurement Port Characteristics Type-N test ports Frequency Range Configuration Network analyzer Calibration kit Test-port cables 8753ES Option 075 85036B 11857B System Dynamic Range 30 kHz to 50 kHz 50 kHz to 300 kHz 300 kHz to 16 MHz 16 MHz to 3 GHz 68 dB 90 dB1 96 dB 106 dB 1 Corrected 30 kHz–300 kHz2 300 kHz–1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz–3 GHz Directivity 48 dB 48 dB 43 dB Source match 47 dB 41 dB 35 dB Load match 48 dB 48 dB 43 dB Reflection tracking ±(0.
System Performance Summaries Agilent 8753ES (75-ohm systems) Measurement Port Characteristics Type-F test ports Data is shown for a Type-F female reflection port and a Type-F male transmission port. Configuration Network analyzer Calibration kit Test-port cables 8753E Option 075 85039B 11857B System dynamic range 30 kHz to 50 kHz 50 kHz to 300 kHz 300 kHz to 16 MHz 16 MHz to 3 GHz 68 dB1 90 dB1 96 dB 106 dB Frequency Range Corrected 2 30 kHz–300 kHz 300 kHz–1.3 GHz 1.
Agilent 8753ET (50-ohm systems) Measurement Port Characteristics (continued) Type-N test ports Corrected Configuration Network analyzer Calibration kit Test port cable 8753ET Standard, Option 006, or Option 004 85032B Part number 8120-4781 System dynamic range 300 kHz to 16 MHz 16 MHz to 3 GHz 3 GHz to 6 GHz 100 dB 110 dB 105 dB Reflection measurements1 300 kHz–1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz–3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz–6.
Agilent 8753ES Specifications Test-Port Output Characteristics7 Test-Port Input Characteristics Frequency characteristics Range Option 006 Resolution Stability9 Frequency range 30 kHz to 3 GHz Option 006 30 kHz to 6 GHz Average noise level2,8 <3 GHz <-82 dBm (3 kHz BW) <3 GHz <-102 dBm (10 Hz BW) <3 GHz <-110 dBm (10 Hz BW) typical 3 to 6 GHz <-77 dBm (3 kHz BW) 3 to 6 GHz <-97 dBm (10 Hz BW) 3 to 6 GHz <-105 dBm (10 Hz BW) typical Maximum input level 10 dBm Damage level 26 dBm or 35 VDC Impedance 50 Ω (
External source mode1 (CW time sweep only) Frequency range 300 kHz to 6 GHz R-channel input requirements (typical) Power level 0 to -25 dBm Spectral purity Maximum <-30 dBc spurious input Residual FM <20 kHz Typical settling time 500 ms (automatic) 50 ms (manual) Frequency readout accuracy 0.1% (automatic) Input frequency accuracy requirement2 Manual -0.5 to 5 MHz Accuracy (see magnitude and phase characteristics) Reference level Range Resolution Stability2 30 kHz to 3 GHz 3 GHz to 6 GHz ±500 dB 0.
Agilent 8753ES Option 011 Specifications Test Port Output Characteristics Test Port Input Characteristics Option 011 Frequency characteristics Range Option 006 Resolution Stability Frequency range Option 006 Average noise level2 50 kHz to 3 GHz 50 kHz to 3 GHz 50 kHz to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz 3 to 6 GHz 3 to 6 GHz Maximum input level Damage level Impedance 300 kHz to 2 MHz 2 MHz to 1.3 GHz 1.
Frequency offset mode3 Frequency range 300 kHz to 3 GHz Option 006 300 kHz to 6 GHz R-channel input requirements Power level 300 kHz to 3 GHz 0 to -35 dBm 3 GHz to 6 GHz 0 to -30 dBm LO spectral purity Maximum spurious input <-25 dBc Residual FM <20 kHz LO frequency accuracy ±1 MHz at nominal frequency External source mode4 (CW time sweep only) Frequency range 300 kHz to 6 GHz R-channel input requirements1 Power level 0 to -25 dBm Spectral purity Maximum spurious <-30 dBc input Residual FM <20 kHz Typical s
Agilent 8753ET Specifications Test-Port Output Characteristics Test Port Input Characteristics Frequency characteristics Range Option 006 Resolution Stability4 Frequency range Option 006 Average noise level 300 kHz to 3 GHz 300 kHz to 3 GHz 300 kHz to 3 GHz Option 1D5 Accuracy Power range Resolution Level accuracy1 Level linearity1 Standard -20 to -15 dBm -15 to 0 dBm 0 to +5 dBm Option 004 -15 to +5 dBm +5 to +10 dBm Impedance 300 kHz to 3 GHz 3 GHz to 6 GHz Spectral purity 2nd harmonic2 Option 002
External source mode1 (CW time sweep only) Frequency range 300 kHz to 6 GHz R-channel input requirements2 Power level 0 to -25 dBm Spectral purity Maximum spurious input <-30 dBc Residual FM <20 kHz Typical settling time 500 ms (automatic) 50 ms (manual) Frequency readout accuracy2 0.1% (automatic) Input frequency accuracy requirement2 Manual -0.5 to 5 MHz Accuracy (See magnitude and phase characteristics) Reference level Range Resolution ±500 dB 0.001 dB Stability2 300 kHz to 3 GHz 3 GHz to 6 GHz 0.
Agilent 8753ET/ES Supplemental Characteristics Measurement Number of display channels Four display channels available. Number of measurement channels Two primary and two auxiliary measurement channels available. Accuracy The following graph shows group-delay accuracy at 1.3 GHz with type-N full two-port calibration and 10-Hz IF bandwidth. Insertion loss is assumed to be <2 dB and electrical length to be ten meters. Measurement parameters 8753ET: Reflection, transmission, A, B, R, A/R, B/R, A/B.
Sweep trigger Set to either continuous, single, group sweep, or external trigger. Set external trigger to take a complete sweep or to measure individual points in a frequency, power or list sweep. Power Set source power from -20 to +5 dBm for the 8753ET1 or from -85 to +10 dBm for the 8753ES2. Power slope can be set in dBm/GHz. Power Meter Calibration Select continuous leveling or use a correction table to modify source power. The correction table is created with an initial single sweep.
Agilent 8753ET/ES Supplemental Characteristics (continued) Trace Functions Display data Display current measurement data, memory data, or current measurement with measurement and memory data simultaneously. Trace math Vector division or subtraction of current linear measurement values and memory data.
Frequency offset on/off Sets the RF source to be swept at a fixed offset frequency above the receiver as required in a swept RF/IF, fixed LO, mixer test. Service menu Select the desired service test, service diagnostic, service or verification mode. Test Sequences Description Create, edit, save, or recall a series of front-panel keystrokes to automate a measurement.
General Characteristics Front Panel Connectors 8753ES test ports (without Option 011) Connector type 7 mm, precision Impedance 50 ohms (nominal) 8753ES Option 011 test ports Connector type Type-N female Impedance 50 ohms (nominal) 8753ES Option 075 test ports Connector type Type-N female Impedance 75 ohms (nominal) 8753ET test ports Connector type Impedance Type-N female 50 ohms (nominal) Probe power +15V ±2% 400 mA (combined load for both probe connections) -12.6V ±5.
Environmental Characteristics Measurement Throughput Summary General Conditions The following table shows typical measurement times in milliseconds. RFI and EMI susceptibility: defined by VDE 0730, CISPR Publication 11, and FCC Class B Standards. ESD (electrostatic discharge): must be eliminated by use of static-safe work procedures and an antistatic bench mat. The flexible rubber keypad protects key contacts from dust, but the environment should be as dust-free as possible for optimal reliability.
Test Set Specifications for Option 011 Agilent 85046A/B S-Parameter Test Sets The 85046A/B S-parameter test sets provide the capability to measure reflection and transmission characteristics (including S-parameters) of twoport devices in either direction with a single connection. The test sets are controlled from the 8753ES Option 011 and include a programmable step attenuator. The frequency range of the 85046A 50-ohm test set is 300 kHz to 3 GHz. The 85046A has precision 7-mm connectors.
Agilent 85047A S-Parameter Test Set The 85047A S-parameter test set provides the capability to simultaneously measure the reflection and transmission characteristics of two-port devices in either direction with a single connection. This test set includes a frequency doubler that can be switched in by an 8753B/C Option 006 to measure 3 MHz to 6 GHz in a single sweep or switched out to measure 300 kHz to 3 GHz in a single sweep.
Accessories Calibration Kits Vector accuracy enhancement procedures require that the systematic errors of the measurement system be characterized by measuring known devices (standards) on the system over the frequency range of interest. Return loss specifications or typical values are provided where available for the terminations and adapters. 85031B 7-mm calibration kit Contains precision 7-mm standards used to calibrate the 8753ES for measurement of devices with precision 7-mm connectors.
Agilent 85038 Family of Calibration Kits The 85038A calibration kit contains open circuits, short circuits, and terminations with both male and female 7-16 connectors. More economical versions of this kit are available: the 85038M contains only male devices, and the 85038F provides only female devices (see following table). Each kit contains a floppy disk with the calibration kit definition for use with 8712, 8714, 8753, 8719, 8720, 8722, and 8510C network analyzers.
Accessories Verification Kits Measuring known devices other than the standards used in calibration is an easy way to verify the proper operation of an 8753ES measurement system. Agilent offers verification kits which include devices, with data, for verifying the error-corrected measurements of an 8753ES and 50-ohm test sets. 85029B 7-mm verification kit Contains a set of precision 7-mm devices, with data traceable to NIST* for verifying the calibrated performance of an 8753E measurement system.
Connectors Dimensions Weight 50-ohm type-N (f) to 75-ohm type-N (m) standard Option 004, 50-ohm type-N (m) to 75-ohm type-N (f) 14-mm D x 70-mm L (0.56 in x 2.75 in) Net 0.1 kg (0.316 lb) 50-Ohm Accessory Kits The 11853A 50-ohm type-N and the 11854A 50-ohm BNC accessory kits provide the RF components generally required when using either the 85046A, 85047A, or 11850C with the 8753ES Option 011 when measuring devices having 50-ohm type-N or BNC connectors. These kits are supplied with a storage case.
Accessories Agilent 8347A RF Amplifier The 8347A RF amplifier delivers increased power across a 300 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range. The 8347A provides leveled output power without using an external coupler and detector, since these parts are built-in. The external ALC can be directly connected to the external AM input on the 8753ET/ES. This capability is especially useful for achieving high dynamic range measurements at faster sweep rates.