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HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual

Getting Started

Instrument Firmware Compatibility

To use the HP 8517B test set at frequencies up to 50 GHz, use an

HP 83650B or HP 83651B source.

If your network analyzer or source do not meet the required frequency

ranges for your measurement needs, you need to upgrade your system.

Please contact an HP Sales and Service representative for information. These

offices are listed in “Service and Support” on page vi at the front of this

manual

Table 1-3 Source Firmware Revision Compatibility Matrix

Instrument Model

Number and Name

Compatible With Model: Firmware Revision

Compatible With HP

8340 Series

Sources?

Compatible With

HP 8350 Series

Sources?

HP 8517B Test Set HP 8510B Network Analyzer

HP 8510C Network Analyzer

B.06.00 and higher

C.06.00 and higher

Yes, up to the higher

frequency limits.

Yes, up to the higher

frequency limits.

HP 8517B,

Option 007 Test Set

HP 8510C Network Analyzer 7.0 or higher, only Yes, up to the higher

frequency limits.

No, not compatible