Agilent 8510C Spec Sheet

specifications

8510C

Network Analyzer

45 MHz to 110 GHz

Contents

Page

System performance characteristics . . . . . . . . .3

Major HP 8510 Network Analyzer Systems

HP 8510E, Option 005, 45 MHz to 20 GHz . . . . . . . . . . .4

HP 8510SX, 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HP 85107B Option 005, 45 MHz to 50 GHz . . . . . . . . . .6

HP 85107B Option 005 & 007, 45 MHz to 50 GHz . . . . .7

HP 85106D millimeter-wave systems,

33 GHz to 110 GHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

HP 8510XF, HP E7340A Option 005,

45 MHz to 85 GHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HP 8510XF, HP E7350A Option 005,

45 MHz to 110 GHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

HP 85108A pulsed-RF system, 2 GHz to 20 GHz . . . . .12

HP 85108L pulsed-RF system, 45 MHz to 2 GHz . . . . .12

HP 8511A, HP 8511B frequency converters . . . . . . . .13

Accuracy considerations

when using RAMP sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

HP 8510C network analyzer capabilities . . . . . . . . . . .15

HP 8510 System software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

S-Parameter test sets, with common options . . . . . .22

HP 8510C Accessories

(calibration kits, verification kits, and cables) . . . . . . . .23

Excellence in
Network Analysis

The HP 8510C vector network analyzer continues
to provide the best performance to meet your new design
and test challenges. With unmatched accuracy and
convenience, the HP 8510C vector network analyzer
makes broadband measurements from 45 MHz to 50 GHz
in 2.4 mm coax, from 45 MHz to 110 GHz in 1.0 mm coax
and from 33 GHz to 110 GHz in waveguide bands.

The HP 8510C network analyzer measures the magnitude,
phase, and group delay of two-port networks to character­ize their linear behavior. Optionally, the HP 8510C
network analyzer is also capable of displaying a network’s
time domain response to an impulse or a step waveform
by computing the inverse Fourier transform of the
frequency domain response.

The HP 8510C family of systems is modular. Choose the
source(s), S-parameter test set(s), and test accessories to
meet your measurement applications. This data sheet
presents performance specifications for most standard
HP 8510 network analyzer systems. To acquire specifica­tions for system configurations not covered in this data
sheet, refer to the HP 8510 Specifications and
Performance Verification Software (part number
08510-10033) which is shipped with all HP 8510C
network analyzers, test sets, and calibration kits.

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System performance characteristics

This data sheet offers two types of performance numbers
to describe the merit of any measurement system:
specifications and supplemental characteristics.

Specifications describe the instrument’s warranted
performance over the temperature range of 23 ˚C ± 3 ˚C.

Supplemental characteristics are typical but non-war­ranted performance parameters. These are denoted as
“typical”, “nominal”, or “approximate.”

To specify the performance of an HP 8510 system, the
data sheet lists each system’s dynamic range, measure­ment uncertainty and measurement port characteristics.
The glossary below explains the major terms used in the
System Performance section of this data sheet.

DYNAMIC RANGE has two descriptions: receiver
dynamic range and system dynamic range. In either case,
the noise floor (which affects P

min

as defined below) is
measured with full two-port error-correction and 1024
averages.

System dynamic range = P

ref–Pmin

, where P

ref

is the
nominal or reference power out of port 1 with maximum
power delivered from the source and P

min

is the minimum
power into port 2 that can be measured above the peaks of
the system’s noise floor (10 dB above the average noise
floor). System dynamic range is the amount of attenuation
that can be measured from a 0 dB reference.

Receiver dynamic range = P

max–Pmin

, where P

max

is

the maximum power that can be input to port 2 before

0.1 dB compression of the test set and P

min

is the mini­mum power into port 2 that can be measured above the
peaks of the system’s noise floor (10 dB above the aver­age noise floor). Receiver dynamic range is the system’s
full usable dynamic range if the system is considered a
receiver. An active device, such as an amplifier, may be
required to realize the receiver dynamic range.

Calibration is the process of measuring standards which
have fully defined models (and are thus called “known”
standards) in order to quantify a network analyzer’s
systematic errors based on an error model.

Calibration must be performed within the operating tem­perature specified for the calibration kit. For all calibra­tion kits the operating temperature is 23˚ C ±3˚ C. For a
calibration to remain fully verifiable, the temperature of
the network analyzer must remain within ±1˚ C around the
initial measurement calibration temperature.

Error correction is the process of mathematically
removing from the measurement those systematic errors
determined by calibration.

MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY curves show the
worst case uncertainty in reflection and transmission
measurements using full two-port error correction with a
specified calibration kit. This includes residual systematic
errors, as well as system dynamic accuracy, connector
repeatability, noise and detector errors. Cable stability and
system drift are not included. All measurements assume
step sweep mode with 1024 averages unless otherwise
specified.

Furthermore, the graphs for reflection measurement
uncertainty apply to a one-port device. The graphs for
transmission measurement uncertainty assume a well­matched device (S

11

= S22= 0). In the phase uncertainty
curves, the phase detector accuracy is better than 0.02
degrees, useful for measurements where only phase
changes.

Using the HP 8510 specification and performance verifica­tion software, uncertainty curves can be calculated for
non-idealized devices, and specifications can be edited
for custom setups.

MEASUREMENT PORT CHARACTERISTICS indi­cate the RF performance of test set port leakages, mis­matches, and frequency response. The specification for
the test set’s crosstalk does not include noise.

“Raw” port characteristics refer to the test set’s intrinsic,
uncorrected performance. “Residual” port characteris­tics give the test set’s performance after error correction.

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HP 8510E Option 005

45 MHz to 20 GHz

The following specifications describe the system
performance for the HP 8510C network analyzer in the
HP 8510E Option 005 (replaces HP 85052D fixed loads
with 85052B sliding loads calibration kit) configuration.
The system hardware includes the following:

Test set: HP 8514B S-parameter test set
RF source: HP 83621B synthesized sweeper
Calibration kit: HP 85052B 3.5mm calibration kit
Calibration technique: Full two-port calibration with

sliding loads.

Dynamic range (for transmission measurements)

Frequency range (GHz)

0.045–2 2–8 8–20

Maximum power

measured at port 2 +20 dBm +11 dBm +10 dBm

Reference power

at port 1 (nominal) +2 dBm –2 dBm –6 dBm

Minimum power

measured at port 2 –66 dBm –95 dBm –95 dBm

Receiver dynamic range 86 dB 106 dB 105 dB
System dynamic range 68 dB 93 dB 89 dB

Measurement uncertainty

Frequency range (GHz)

RESIDUAL 0.045–2 2–8 8–20
Directivity 48 dB 44 dB 44 dB

Source match 40 dB 33 dB 31 dB
Load match 48 dB 44 dB 44 dB
Reflection tracking ±0.003 dB ±0.003 dB ±0.006 dB
Transmission tracking ±0.017 dB ±0.044 dB ±0.084 dB
Crosstalk 89 dB 115 dB 110 dB

Frequency range (GHz)

RAW (Typical) 0.045–2 2–8 8–20
Directivity 23 dB 23 dB 14 dB

Source match 17 dB 15 dB 11 dB
Load match 17 dB 15 dB 11 dB

Reflection measurements

Transmission measurements

System dynamic range

Magnitude Phase

Magnitude Phase

System performance

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HP 8510SX

45 MHz to 26.5 GHz

The following specifications describe the system perfor­mance for the HP 8510C network analyzer with the
HP 8510SX configuration. The system hardware includes
the following:

Test set: HP 8515A S-parameter test set
RF source: HP 83631B synthesized sweeper
Calibration kit: HP 85052C 3.5mm precision

calibration kit

Calibration technique: TRL two-port calibration

Dynamic range (for transmission measurements)

Frequency range (GHz)

0.045–2 2–8 8–20 20–26.5

Maximum power

measured at port 2 +2 dBm +3 dBm +3 dBm –1 dBm

Reference power

at port 1 (nominal) –5 dBm –9 dBm –14 dBm –25 dBm

Minimum power

measured at port 2 –98 dBm –98 dBm –100 dBm –99 dBm

Receiver dynamic range 100 dB 101 dB 103 dB 98 dB
System dynamic range 93 dB 89 dB 86 dB 74 dB

Measurement uncertainty

Measurement port characteristics

Frequency range (GHz)

RESIDUAL 0.045–2 2–8 8–20 20–26.5
Directivity 48 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dB

Source match 40 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dB
Load match 48 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dB
Reflection tracking ±0.003 dB ±0 dB ±0 dB ±0 dB
Transmission tracking ±0.009 dB ±0.004 dB ±0.009 dB ±0.01 dB
Crosstalk 114 dB 111 dB 106 dB 95 dB

Frequency range (GHz)

RAW (Typical) 0.045–2 2–8 8–20 20–26.5
Directivity 24 dB 24 dB 28 dB 27 dB

Source match 23 dB 23 dB 16 dB 14 dB
Load match 23 dB 23 dB 16 dB 14 dB

Reflection measurements

Transmission measurements

System dynamic range

Magnitude Phase

Magnitude Phase

HP 85107B Option 005

45 MHz to 50 GHz

The following specifications describe the system
performance for the HP 8510C network analyzer in
the HP 85107B Option 005 (adds step attenuators and
bias tees to HP 8517B test set) configuration for 50 GHz
measurements. The system hardware includes the
following:

Test set: HP 8517B S-parameter test set
RF source: HP 83651B synthesized sweeper
Calibration kit: HP 85056A 2.4mm calibration kit
Calibration technique: Full two-port calibration with

sliding loads

Dynamic range (for transmission measurements)

Frequency range (GHz)

0.045–2 2–20 20–40 40–50

Maximum power

measured at port 2 +17 dBm +8 dBm +4 dBm –3 dBm

Reference power

at port 1 (nominal) +1 dBm –8 dBm –19 dBm –30 dBm

Minimum power

measured at port 2 –76 dBm –97 dBm –91 dBm –90 dBm

Receiver dynamic range 93 dB 105 dB 95 dB 87 dB
System dynamic range 77 dB 89 dB 72 dB 60 dB

Measurement uncertainty

Reflection measurements

Reflection measurements

Measurement port characteristics

Frequency range (GHz)

RESIDUAL 0.045–2 2–20 20–40 40–50
Directivity 42 dB 42 dB 38 dB 36 dB

Source match 41 dB 38 dB 33 dB 31 dB
Load match 42 dB 42 dB 38 dB 36 dB
Reflection tracking ±0.001 dB ±0.008 dB ±0.02 dB ±0.027 dB
Transmission tracking ±0.014 dB ±0.043 dB ±0.110 dB ±0.137 dB
Crosstalk 99 dB 110 dB 93 dB 81 dB

Frequency range (GHz)

RAW (Typical) 0.045–2 2–20 20–40 40–50
Directivity 22 dB 18 dB 18 dB 18 dB

Source match 20 dB 12 dB 9 dB 9 dB
Load match 20 dB 12 dB 9 dB 9 dB

Magnitude Phase

Magnitude Phase

System dynamic range

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HP 85107B Options 005 and 007

45 MHz to 50 GHz

The following specifications describe the system
performance for the HP 8510C network analyzer in the
HP 85107B Options 005 (adds step attenuators and bias
tees to HP 8517B test set) and 007 (adds high power and
high dynamic range to HP 8517B test set) configuration for
50 GHz measurements. Specifications not shown are the
same as those given for the HP 85107B Option 005. The
system hardware includes the following:

Test set: HP 8517B Option 007 S-parameter test set
RF source: HP 83651B synthesized sweeper
Calibration kit: HP 85056A 2.4mm calibration kit
Calibration technique: Full two-port calibration with

sliding loads

Measurement uncertainty

Transmission measurements

HP 85106D

33 GHz to 110 GHz

The following specifications describe the system
performance for the HP 8510C network analyzer in the
HP 85106D configuration for measurements from 33 to
110 GHz in four waveguide bands. For complete specifica­tions, refer to the HP 85106D system data sheet.
The system hardware includes the following:

Test set (two each): HP 85104A series millimeter-wave
test set modules

RF sources (two): HP 83621B synthesized sweepers
Calibration kit: HP 11644A series waveguide

calibration kit

Calibration technique: TRL two-port calibration

Dynamic range (for transmission measurements)

Frequency range (GHz)

0.045–2 2–20 20–40 40–50

Maximum power

measured at port 2 +17 dBm +13 dBm +6 dBm –4 dBm

Reference power

at port 1 (nominal) +5 dBm +2 dBm –5 dBm –16 dBm

Minimum power

measured at port 2 –71 dBm –92 dBm –89 dBm –91 dBm

Receiver dynamic range 88 dB 105 dB 95 dB 87 dB
System dynamic range 76 dB 94 dB 84 dB 75 dB

Dynamic range (for transmission measurements)

Frequency range (GHz)
33–50 40–60 50–75 75–110

Maximum power

measured at port 2 +12 dBm +10 dBm +10 dBm 0 dBm

Reference power

at port 1 (nominal) 0 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm –3 dBm

Minimum power

measured at port 2 –87 dBm –87 dBm –75 dBm –79 dBm

Receiver dynamic range 99 dB 97 dB 85 dB 79 dB
System dynamic range 87 dB 87 dB 75 dB 76 dB

System dynamic range

System dynamic range

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HP 8510XF system performance
HP E7340A Option 005 (45 MHz to 85 GHz)

The following specifications describe the system performance of the HP 8510XF system in the
HP E7340A Option 005 configuration, from 0.045 GHz to 85 GHz. The following system configuration was used
to generate the specifications:

Test set: HP E7342A Option 005, millimeter controller and two test heads, 45 MHz to 85 GHz
RF sources: HP 83621B and 83651B synthesized sweepers (one each)
Calibration kit: HP 85059A 1.0 mm precision calibration/verification kit
Calibration techniques: SOLT to 50 GHz, and offset-shorts from 50 to 85 GHz

Dynamic range (for transmission measurements)

Frequency range (GHz)

0.045 - 2 2 - 18 18 - 40 40 - 50 50 - 65 65 - 75 75 - 85

Maximum power (in)

measured at port 2 0 dBm 0 dBm +10 dBm +10 dBm –3 dBm –3 dBm –3 dBm

Reference power (out)

at port 1 (nominal) 0 dBm 0 dBm –12 dBm –12 dBm –3 dBm –3 dBm –10 dBm

Minimum power (in)

measured at port 2 –74 dBm –104 dBm –84 dBm –84 dBm –80 dBm –80 dBm –70 dBm

Receiver dynamic range 74 dB 104 dB 94 dB 94 dB 77 dB 77 dB 67 dB
System dynamic range 74 dB 104 dB 72 dB 72 dB 77 dB 77 dB 60 dB

Measurement port characteristics

Frequency range (GHz)

RESIDUAL 0.045 - 2 2 - 18 18 - 40 40 - 50 50 - 65 65 - 75 75 - 85
Directivity 30 dB 30 dB 26 dB 24 dB 28 dB 28 dB 28 dB
Source match 27 dB 27 dB 23 dB 21 dB 28 dB 28 dB 28 dB
Load match 27 dB 27 dB 23 dB 21 dB 28 dB 28 dB 28 dB
Reflection tracking ±0.10 dB ±0.10 dB ±0.20 dB ±0.25 dB ±0.30 dB ±0.30 dB ±0.30 dB
Transmission tracking ±0.273 dB ±0.273 dB ±0.429 dB ±0.669 dB ±0.322 dB ±0.340 dB ±0.360 dB

Frequency range (GHz)

RAW (Typical) 0.045 - 2 2 - 18 18 - 40 40 - 50 50 - 65 65 - 75 75 - 85
Directivity 20 dB 20 dB 15 dB 15 dB 13 dB 10 dB 10 dB
Source match 20 dB 20 dB 15 dB 15 dB 13 dB 12 dB 12 dB
Load match 11 dB 11 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB

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Reflection measurements

Transmission measurements

Magnitude Phase

Magnitude Phase

Magnitude Phase

Magnitude Phase

Measurement uncertainty

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HP 8510XF system performance
HP E7350A Option 005 (45 MHz to 110 GHz)

The following specifications describe the system performance of the HP 8510XF system in the
HP E7350A Option 005 configuration, from 0.045 GHz to 110 GHz. The following system configuration was
used to generate the specifications:

Test set: HP E7352A Option 005, millimeter controller and two test heads, 45 MHz to 110 GHz
RF sources: HP 83621B and 83651B synthesized sweepers (one each)
Calibration kit: HP 85059A 1.0 mm precision calibration/verification kit
Calibration techniques: SOLT to 50 GHz, and offset-shorts from 50 to 110 GHz

Dynamic range (for transmission measurements)

Frequency range (GHz)

0.045 - 2 2 - 18 18 - 40 40 - 50 50 - 75 75 - 85 85 - 100 100 - 110

Maximum power (in)

measured at port 2 0 dBm 0 dBm +10 dBm +10 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm

Reference power (out)

at port 1 (nominal) 0 dBm 0 dBm –12 dBm –12 dBm –7 dBm –12 dBm –12 dBm –12 dBm

Minimum power (in)

measured at port 2 –74 dBm –104 dBm –84 dBm –84 dBm –75 dBm –70 dBm –70 dBm –70 dBm

Receiver dynamic range 74 dB 104 dB 94 dB 94 dB 75 dB 70 dB 70 dB 70 dB
System dynamic range 74 dB 104 dB 72 dB 72 dB 68 dB 58 dB 58 dB 58 dB

Measurement port characteristics

Frequency range (GHz)

RESIDUAL 0.045 - 2 2 - 18 18 - 40 40 - 50 50 - 75 75 - 85 85 - 100 100 - 110
Directivity 30 dB 30 dB 26 dB 24 dB 28 dB 28 dB 26 dB 26 dB
Source match 27 dB 27 dB 23 dB 21 dB 28 dB 28 dB 26 dB 26 dB
Load match 27 dB 27 dB 23 dB 21 dB 28 dB 28 dB 26 dB 26 dB
Reflection tracking ±0.10 dB ±0.10 dB ±0.20 dB ±0.25 dB ±0.30 dB ±0.30 dB ±0.30 dB ±0.30 dB
Transmission tracking ±0.273 dB ±0.273 dB ±0.429 dB ±0.669 dB ±0.322 dB ±0.360 dB ±0.451 dB ±0.451 dB

Frequency range (GHz)

RAW (Typical) 0.045 - 2 2 - 18 18 - 40 40 - 50 50 - 75 75 - 85 85 - 100 100 - 110
Directivity 20 dB 20 dB 15 dB 15 dB 11 dB 11 dB 11 dB 8 dB
Source match 20 dB 20 dB 15 dB 15 dB 11 dB 11 dB 11 dB 10 dB
Load match 11 dB 11 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 9 dB 9 dB

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Reflection measurements

Transmission measurements

Magnitude Phase

Magnitude Phase

Magnitude Phase

Magnitude Phase

Measurement uncertainty

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HP 85108A Pulsed-RF System

2 to 20 GHz

The following specifications describe the system
performance for the HP 8510C network analyzer in
HP 85108A configuration. For complete specifications,
refer to the HP 85108A system data sheet. The system
hardware includes the following:

Test set: HP 85110A S-parameter test set
RF sources (one each): HP 83622B and HP 83623L

synthesized sweeper

Calibration kit: HP 85052B 3.5 mm calibration kit
Calibration technique: Full two-port calibration with

sliding loads

Other capabilities such as 50 GHz frequency coverage,
operating within synchronized pulsed bias, and measure­ments such as spectrum analysis, noise figure and load
pull can be added easily without degradation of the raw
system performance.

HP 85108L Pulsed-RF system

45 MHz to 2 GHz

The following specifications describe the system
performance for the HP 8510C network analyzer in
HP 85108L configuration. For complete specifications,
refer to the HP 85108L system data sheet. The system
hardware includes the following:

Test set: HP 85110L S-parameter test set
RF sources (two each): HP 83620B Option H80

synthesized sweeper

Calibration kit: HP 85050D 7 mm calibration kit
Calibration technique: Full two-port calibration with

broadband loads

Dynamic range (for transmission measurements)

Frequency range (GHz)
2–8 8–18 18–20

Maximum power

(measured) at port 2

1

+11 dBm +11 dBm +11 dBm

Reference power

at port 1 (nominal) +0 dBm –1 dBm –2 dBm

Minimum power

(measured) at port 2 (pulsed) –64 dBm –63 dBm –62 dBm

(cw) –78 dBm –78 dBm –77 dBm

Receiver dynamic range (pulsed) 75 dB 74 dB 73 dB

(cw) 89 dB 89 dB 88 dB

System dynamic range (pulsed) 64 dB 62 dB 60 dB

(cw) 78 dB 77 dB 75 dB

Dynamic range (for transmission measurements)

Frequency range (GHz)

0.045–0.1 0.1–0.5 0.5–2

Maximum power

(measured) at port 2

2

+20 dBm +6 dBm +5 dBm

Reference power

at port 1 (nominal) +0 dBm +1 dBm 0 dBm

Minimum power

(measured) at port 2 (pulsed) –53 dBm –66 dBm –66 dBm

(cw) –81 dBm –95 dBm –96 dBm

Receiver dynamic range (pulsed) 72 dB 72 dB 72 dB

(cw) 101 dB 101 dB 100 dB

System dynamic range (pulsed) 53 dB 67 dB 66 dB

(cw) 81 dB 95 dB 95 dB

System dynamic range (pulsed)

1. This maximum power measurement assumes that the HP 85110A test set has its internal step attenuators set to 0 dB. The test set can
handle up to 20 W (+43 dBm) of power if the step attenuators are activated and an isolator is installed (in the port 2 rear panel link).

2. This maximum power measurement assumes that the HP 85110L test set has its internal step attenuators set to 0 dB. The test set can
handle up to 50 W (+47 dBm) of power if the step attenuators are activated and proper precautions are taken within the open
architecture loops.

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HP 8511A/8511B frequency converters

45 MHz to 26.5 GHz/45 MHz to 50 GHz

Description

Combining the HP 8511A or 8511B frequency
converter with the HP 8510C network analyzer results in a
four channel receiver/signal processor operating over a 45
MHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz frequency range. This system
offers flexibility in the configuration of a user-supplied
signal separation network to meet the needs of custom
measurements. The HP 8511A/B contains four separate RF
to IF converters all of which can operate over the entire
dynamic range of the system. Either the a1 or a2 input
must be defined as the reference channel to maintain
phase lock and to track the RF source.

Dynamic accuracy

The following plots show the worst case magnitude
and phase uncertainty due to IF residuals and detector
inaccuracies. These plots exclude uncertainty due to
noise, frequency response, directivity, port matches,
crosstalk, and connector repeatability. Reference power
is –20 dBm.

Measurement uncertainty

Magnitude

Input port characteristics

The following specifications show the uncorrected
system characteristics at the four measurement ports.

Frequency range (GHz)

0.045–8 8–20 20–26.5 26.5–40 40–50

Impedance match

(all four ports)

HP 8511A 17 dB 15 dB 9 dB —— ——
HP 8511B 17 dB 15 dB 9 dB 9 dB 7 dB

Frequency
response tracking

1

HP 8511A ±1 dB ±1 dB ±1 dB —— ——
HP 8511B ±1 dB ±1 dB ±3 dB ±3 dB ±3 dB

Crosstalk

2

HP 8511A 115 dB 116 dB 114 dB —— ——
HP 8511B 116 dB 114 dB 107 dB 107 dB 105 dB

The following specifications describe the system
performance for the HP 8510C network analyzer with
the HP 8511A/B frequency converter.

Dynamic range (on all inputs)

Frequency range (GHz)

0.045–8 8–20 20–26.5 26.5–40 40–50

Maximum power

measured at port 2

HP 8511A –10 dBm –10 dBm –15 dBm —— ——
HP 8511B –9 dBm –8 dBm –12 dBm –12 dBm –17 dBm

Reference power

at port 1 (nominal)

HP 8511A –20 dBm –20 dBm –20 dBm —— ——
HP 8511B –20 dBm –20 dBm –20 dBm –20 dBm –20 dBm

Minimum power

measured at port 2

HP 8511A –112 dBm –115 dBm –113 dBm —— ——
HP 8511B –113 dBm –113 dBm –106 dBm –106 dBm –104 dBm

Receiver
dynamic range

HP 8511A 102 dB 105 dB 98 dB —— ——
HP 8511B 104 dB 105 dB 94 dB 94 dB 87 dB

System
dynamic range

HP 8511A 92 dB 95 dB 93 dB —— ——
HP 8511B 93 dB 93 dB 86 dB 86 dB 84 dB

Phase

HP 8511A general information

Input ports

Connector type (all inputs): 3.5 mm (f)

Impedance: 50 Ω nominal

HP 8511B general information

Input ports

Connector type (all inputs): 2.4 mm (f)

Impedance: 50 Ω nominal

1. Ratio measurement of any two ports, excludes slope.

2. After error-correction, response and isolation calibration assumes no noise.

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Accuracy considerations when using
ramp sweep

The uncertainty values for the preceding systems assume
that the microwave source operates in the synthesized
step sweep mode. Selecting ramp sweep saves time; the
HP 8510C allows switching between step and ramp sweep
without the need to recalibrate

1

.

The frequency accuracy of the HP 8510 in ramp sweep
mode is determined by the swept frequency accuracy of
the source.

For HP 8360 series synthesizers, the swept frequency
accuracy is summarized in the following table:

Sweep width

Accuracy

f ≤26.5 GHz f >26.5 GHz (% of span, or MHz)

≤n x 10 MHz ≤n x 10 MHz 0.1% ± time base accuracy
>n x 10 MHz and >n x 10 MHz and

≤400 MHz ≤800 MHz 1%
>400 MHz and >800 MHz and

≤4 GHz ≤8 GHz 4 MHz/8 MHz
>4 GHz >8 GHz 0.1%

Frequency range n (Multiplier)

10 MHz to <2 GHz 1
2 to <7 GHz 1
7 to <13.5 GHz 2

13.5 to <20 GHz 3
20 to <26.5 GHz 4

26.5 to <38 GHz

2

6

38 to 50 GHz 8

The plots below indicate the typical swept mode
accuracy.

Phase errors due to device electrical length

Ramp sweep adds phase uncertainty to the measurement of

electrically long devices. The phase uncertainty ∆ø is

given by the following equation:

∆ø = (–360/c) x ∆F x L

where c is the propagation velocity in a vacuum
(3 x 10

10

cm/sec), ∆F is the frequency accuracy specifica-

tion of the synthesizer in ramp mode, and L is the electri­cal length of the device under test. The following graph
shows this uncertainty for the HP 8360 series synthesiz­ers in ramp sweep.

Hewlett-Packard recommends the HP 8360 series synthe­sized sweepers in step sweep mode whenever measuring
phase or group delay of electrically long devices, or when­ever the highest system accuracy is required. Ramp sweep
is recommended for measurements of electrically short
devices, or for applications where maximum trace update
rate is desired (for example, tuning).

1. Ramp sweep mode is not available in the HP 8510XF systems.

2. This band is 26.5 to 40 GHz on the HP 83640A.

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Measurement

Number of display channels: Two display channels are

available.
Number of display parameters: The four basic param­eters, S11, S21, S12, S22, can be displayed for either
selected channel in either a “four quadrant” or an “over­lay” format.
Measurement parameters: S11, S21, S12, S22.
Parameters may be redefined by the user for special
applications. Conversion to Z1 (input impedance), Z2
(output impedance), Y1 (input admittance), Y2 (output
admittance), and 1/S is also provided.
Domains available: Frequency, time (Option 010), pulse
profile

2

(Option 008), auxiliary voltage (rear panel output

acting as device stimulus, range is ±10 VDC), and power

3

(sweep power level at a CW frequency).

Formats

Cartesian: log/linear magnitude, phase, group delay,
SWR, real part of complex parameter, imaginary part of
complex parameter.
Smith chart: Marker format can be selected as log magni­tude, linear magnitude, R + jX, or G + jB.
Polar: Marker format can be selected as log magnitude,
linear magnitude, phase, or real and imaginary.
Data markers: Five independent data markers read out
and display the value of the formatted parameter and
stimulus (frequency, time, or auxiliary voltage).

Marker functions

Marker search: Specific trace values can be located, such
as MAX, MIN, and target (for example–3.00 dB point)
Discrete/continuous: Markers can indicate data at actual
data points or they can interpolate between data points to
allow the setting of a marker at an exact stimulus value.
Delta marker: Marker readout shows difference between
active marker and the reference marker (any marker can
be used as the reference).

Group delay characteristics

Group delay is computed by measuring the phase change
within a specified step (determined by the frequency
span and the number of points per sweep).
Aperture: Determined by the frequency span, the num­ber of steps per sweep, and the amount of smoothing
applied.
Minimum aperture = (frequency span)/(# points –1)
Maximum aperture = 20% of the frequency span
Range: The maximum delay is limited to measuring
no more than ±180 degrees of phase change within the
minimum aperture.

Range = 1/(2 x minimum aperture)

For example, with a minimum aperture of 200 kHz,
the maximum delay that can be measured is 2.5 µsec.
Accuracy: The following graph shows group delay accu­racy at 20 GHz with an HP 8514B test set and an
HP 83621A operating in stepped sweep mode. Insertion
loss is assumed to be zero.

In general, the following formula can be used to deter­mine the accuracy, in seconds, of a specific group delay
measurement.

0.003 x Phase accuracy (deg) + delay (sec) x linearity (Hz)
Aperture (Hz)

Depending on the aperture and the device length, the
phase accuracy used is either incremental phase accuracy
or worst case phase accuracy. The above graph shows this
transition.

Source control

All source control is provided from the HP 8510C front panel.

Compatible sources

HP 8360 series synthesized sweeper
HP 8340A/B synthesized sweeper

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HP 8341A/B synthesized sweeper

4

HP 8350B sweep oscillator with HP 835xx RF plug-in

4

(ramp sweep mode only)
Sweep limits: Set start/stop or center/span of the stimulus
parameter (frequency, time, or auxiliary voltage).
Measured # points per sweep: Selectable as 51, 101,
201, 401, or 801 points. In frequency list mode, the
number of points can range from 1 to 792.

Sweep modes

Ramp sweep

5

(analog)
Stepped sweep (available with all sources except HP 8350B):
A faster version of step sweep, called “quick step”, is select­able when using HP 8360 series synthesized sweeper.
Frequency list sweep: Define up to 30 different arbitrary
sub-sweep frequency ranges by specifying start/stop,
center/span, or CW sweeps. Define the number of points
or step size for each range. Display all segments or a
single segment on-screen. All frequencies are synthesized
if using the HP 8340/41 or HP 8360 series synthesized
sweepers. Frequency domain only.

Single point (single frequency)
Fast CW mode (HP-IB only): Raw data (real and imagi-

nary) is sent immediately to HP-IB as soon as it is taken.
Display is blanked in this mode. The source is phase­locked once when entering this mode, but is not re-phase­locked at each point. Must be triggered externally (TTL).
Data is available approximately 500 µsec after the trigger
pulse is received.

➡

1. The symbol ➡ denotes a new feature or capability due to the HP 8510C firmware revision 7.0.

2. Pulse profile domain is not available in the HP 8510XF systems.

3. Power domain requires HP 8360 series sources. Sources with firmware revisions prior to 01 Oct 93 require updating.

4. HP 8340, 8341 and 8350 series sources are not compatible with the HP 8510XF systems.

5. Ramp sweep mode is not available in the HP 8510XF systems.

System capabilities

1

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Power sweep: From power domain, sweep power at
a CW frequency. When combined with the receiver
calibration feature, power sweep allows quicker and more
accurate absolute-power measurements of an amplifier’s
1-dB gain compression point.
Alternate sweep: The two channels, including markers,
may be coupled

1

(same source parameters) or uncoupled
(different source parameters).
Sweep time: Minimum sweep time is automatically
selected, depending on the number of points per sweep
(and the averaging factor if in stepped mode). Longer
sweep times may be entered by the user from 0.1 to
100 seconds.
Source power: Set source power (dBm) or power slope
(dBm/GHz). For the S-parameter test sets with built-in
attenuators, the port 1 or port 2 signal level can be con­trolled by setting the internal attenuator of the test set.
Flat power is achievable at the test port when using the
user-flatness feature of the HP 8360 series synthesizers.
An HP E4418A power meter with the HP 8480 series of
power sensors are required to measure power for flatness
correction.
Multiple frequency control mode: In this mode, the
HP 8510C controls up to three frequency ranges indepen­dently: the frequency of the primary source (HP 83621A
synthesized sweeper), the frequency of a secondary
source (may be phase-locked HP 8350B sweep oscillator),
and the frequency of the network analyzer receiver.
Frequency control: All frequency ranges can be separately
defined as functions of the device under test frequency,
by specifying a multiplier (a ratio of integers) and an
offset for each frequency.
Definition storage: The active multiple frequency mode
parameters are stored in non-volatile memory and may be
saved on disc with the hardware configuration.
Sweep modes: All sweep modes can be used in multiple
frequency mode.
External LO phase-lock control: In applications where
an external LO is used in place of a test set, LO phase­lock control is provided to phase-lock a sweep oscillator
with DC FM capability (for example, HP 8350B) to a
synthesized sweeper (for example, HP 83621A).

Power leveling and power control

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Power leveling capability comes as part of the standard
HP 8510XF systems. With power leveling, power levels at
the test ports are controlled with a typical accuracy of
±1.0 dB with a control range greater than 20 dB.
Power leveling modes: These modes are available in
both RF and LO power control.
System leveling: Power leveled at the test ports and is
entirely controlled by the HP 8510XF system. This is also
the normal operating mode.
Internal leveling: Power leveled at the output port of the
source.

External leveling: Leveling is achieved using an external
detector.
Leveling off: Source set to the unleveled mode.
Power leveling detections modes: These modes are
available under system leveling. Each mode will deter­mine how the "unleveled" condition is detected.
Always: The HP 8510C polls for errors during every
sweep.
Smart: The HP 8510C polls for errors during the first
sweep following a change in frequency, and thereafter
only if an error was detected during the first sweep. this
is the default mode.
Once: The HP 8510C polls for errors only during the first
sweep following a change in frequency.
Never: The HP 8510C does not poll for errors during any
sweep.
Power control: Set port power (dBm) or power slope
(dBm/GHz). With system leveling selected, the
HP 8510XF system will control the RF source, the
millimeter-wave controller and the test heads to deliver
the user requested power to the test ports.

Vector error correction techniques

Calibration types available: Various calibration types

are available. Once calibrated, the frequency limits may be
narrowed using the FREQUENCY SUBSET feature of the
HP 8510C.
Response/isolation calibration: Compensates for frequency
response and directivity (reflection) or frequency response
and crosstalk (transmission) of test sets. Requires a
short or open circuit and load termination (reflection) or
through connection and load termination (transmission).
One port calibration: Correction of test set port 1 or
port 2 directivity response and source match errors.
Requires three known standards, for example, open,
short, and load (fixed, sliding, or offset) terminations.
Two port calibration: Compensates for port 1 and
port 2 directivity, source match, reflection frequency
response, load match, transmission, frequency response
and crosstalk. Crosstalk (isolation) calibration can be
eliminated.
Full two-port (traditional): For use with an S-parameter
test set, requires three known standards at each port, for
example, short, open (or offset short), and load (fixed,
sliding, or offset) terminations. A through connection is
also required.
One path two-port calibration: A two-port calibration
for one port Reflection/Transmission test sets, such as
with the millimeter-wave systems. Provides a full two-port
error-corrected measurement when the test device is
turned around and measured in both directions.

➡

1. In the HP 8510XF systems, the two channels are coupled (uncoupled channels is not available).

2. The features or capabilities listed under Power Leveling and Power Control are only available in the HP 8510XF systems.

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Thru-reflect-line (TRL): A two-port calibration which
requires a through connection, a reflection standard, and
a reference transmission line. S-parameter test sets only.
Line-reflect-match (LRM): A two-port calibration similar
to TRL except it uses fixed loads and not transmission
line(s) as its impedance reference. LRM is a particularly
convenient broadband calibration for non-coaxial environ­ments with accuracy as good as TRL. S-parameter test
sets only.
Adapter removal calibration: A two-port calibration for
noninsertable devices, such as those with identical sexed
connectors on both ports. S-parameter test sets only.
Two-port to one-port calibration: Create and store a
separate one-port calibration set for either port 1 or port
2 from an existing two-port calibration.
Reference plane extension: Redefine the plane of mea­surement reference (zero phase) to other than that estab­lished at calibration. A new reference plane is defined in
seconds of delay from the test set port and ranges
between ±1 second.
Connector compensation: Compensates for errors
between dissimilar but matable connectors such as

3.5 mm and SMA.
Receiver cal: Adjusts non-ratio'ed receiver inputs to
absolute power levels; displays absolute power in dBm;
requires reference sweep of known source power (using
flatness correction).
Set Zo: Can redefine the characteristic impedance of a

measurement to other than 50 Ω.

Data averaging: Similar to a variable bandwidth IF filter,
this function computes the running average of either a
number of data traces in ramp mode or data points in
stepped mode. Averaging factors range from
1 to 4096 in powers of 2. In stepped sweep mode, each
data point is averaged before being displayed.
Trace smoothing: Similar to variable bandwidth video
filter, this function computes the moving average of adja­cent data points in a single trace. Smoothing aperture
ranges from 0.125% to 20% of the trace width.

Data hardcopy

Data plotting: Hard copy plots are automatically

produced by the HP 8510C when used with an HP-GL
compatible plotter using either the system bus (HP-IB
compatible) or serial output interface (RS-232-C).
Plotter functions: Plot trace(s), graticule(s), marker(s),
or text with any plotter pen. Operating and system
parameters can also be plotted.
Formats: Full or quarter page plots of any parameter.
Plot all 4 S-parameters: Plots all four S-parameters in
4-quadrant format.
Plotter/printer buffer: Retain trace update of HP 8510
while plotting/printing previous data via either of the two
serial output interface (RS-232-C) ports. Total buffer
memory available is 400 Kbytes for serial output port 1
and 100 Kbytes for serial output port 2.

Data listings: For printing and plotting, the HP 8510C
can send data, via either its HP-IB

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or its RS-232 inter­face, to the HP ThinkJet, QuietJet, DeskJet, LaserJet, or
PaintJet graphics printers. Measurement data, operating
parameters and system parameters can all be printed or
plotted.

Display control

Display type: Color (raster scan), 7.5” diagonal; display

graticule, 5.5” diagonal.
Title: Add custom titles (49 characters maximum) to the
display of the HP 8510C. Titles are plotted when making
hardcopies of displayed measurements.
Adjust display: Control the intensity and background
intensity of the display. Also, customize the color, tint,
and brightness of the data traces, memory traces, refer
ence lines, graticules, text, and warning messages. Select
from 16 colors. Default colors can be recalled along with
one set of user-defined display values. Control is in the
percent of full range.
Limit lines: Define up to eight test limit segments per
parameter per channel; segments may be any combination
of flat lines, sloping lines, or discrete points; limit testing
gives pass/fail decision on each sweep.
CRT formats: Single channel, dual channel overlay (both
traces on one graticule), dual channel split (each trace on
separate graticules), four parameter overlay or split.

Trace functions

Display data: Display current measurement data, mem­ory data, or current measurement and memory data
simultaneously.
Trace math: Vector math (+, –,

×, ÷) of current linear

measurement values and memory data.

Scale resolution

Magnitude: Log format (dB/div): 0.001 to 500

Linear format (units/div): 10×10

-12

to 500

Phase: Cartesian (degrees/div): 10×10

-12

to 500
Polar (degrees/display graticule): 45
Reference value: Ranges between ±500 units (dB, degrees,
seconds, etc.)
Reference position: Ranges from the 0 (bottom) to 10
(top) graticule position.
Auto: Automatically selects scale resolution and reference
value to center the trace on the CRT graticules for easy
viewing.
Electrical delay: Offset measured phase or group delay
data by a defined amount of electrical delay, in seconds.
Operates similar to an electronic line stretcher. Amount
of electrical delay can range between ±1 second. Electrical
delay can also be displayed in electrical length (meters)
or physical length by entering the appropriate VELOCITY
FACTOR, the propagation velocity relative to the speed
of light.
Waveguide delay: Non-linear electrical delay used to
remove the effects of dispersion in waveguide.
Table delay: Allows user to input an array or real and
imaginary pairs to correct for dispersion in non-coaxial
media such as microstrip or coplanar waveguide.

➡

➡

➡

1. When printing/plotting from the HP 8510 system bus (HP-IB compatible) port to a Centronics printer/plotter, use
an HP ITEL-45CHVU or HP ITEL-45CHVE HP-to-Centronics Converter.

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Storage

Internal memory
Instrument state: Eight instrument states can be stored

in non-volatile memory via the SAVE menu. They can then
be recalled via the RECALL menu. Instrument states
include all control settings, memory trace data, active list
frequency tables, active calibration coefficients, and custom
display titles. Register 8 is reserved for the power-up state,
which can be defined by the user.
Hardware configurations: One hardware configuration is
stored in active non-volatile memory. This configuration is
not changed at instrument preset. The hardware config­uration includes all instrument addresses and the multiple
frequency mode parameters.
Data traces: Eight traces of data can be stored in the
trace memories. Traces 1-4 are stored in non-volatile
memory.
Calibration sets: Eight separate calibration sets may be
stored in non-volatile memory. If any 801-point full two­port calibrations are stored, storage may be limited to as
few as four calibration sets.
Calibration kits: Two calibration kits, including user­modified kits can be stored in the HP 8510 internally allo­cated memory. An internally stored kit is written over
when another calibration kit is loaded in the same data
storage location. Calibration kits can also be stored to
disk.
Internal disk drive: The built-in disk drive can be used
to store and retrieve different types of data on a 3.5 inch
disk. Data files can be stored in either the HP LIF or
MS-DOS

®

formats. Diskettes of double sided format or
high density format are recommended.
External disk drive: Data can also be stored on disk
using an external disk drive with command subset SS/80.
Data files are stored in Hewlett-Packard’s standard LIF
or MS-DOS format.

Disk storage memory requirements

Type of Data to be Stored Memory Required (Kbytes)

Calibration set (full two-port, 801 pts) 234
Calibration kit 2
Instrument state 7
Hardware state 0.5
Machine dump 400
Data data (201 pts)

1 S-parameter 5.5

4 S-parameters 20
Data formatted, raw or memory (201 pts) 5.5
User display 33

Time domain (Option 010)

Description

With the time domain option, data from transmission or
reflection measurements is converted from the frequency
domain to the time domain using the inverse Fourier
transform and presented on the CRT display. The time
domain response shows the measured parameter value
versus time. Markers may also be displayed in electrical
length (or physical length if the relative propagation
velocity is entered).

Time stimulus modes

Two types of time domain stimulus waveforms can be sim­ulated during the transformation — a step and an
impulse. Although these waveforms are generated mathe­matically with the inverse FFT, the results for linear cir­cuits are the same as would be obtained if the actual time
waveforms had been applied and measured.
Low pass step: This stimulus, similar to a traditional
Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) waveform, is used to
measure low pass devices. Transforming to time low pass
requires a sweep over a harmonic set of frequencies includ­ing an extrapolated DC value. The step response is typi­cally used for reflection measurements only. The low pass
step waveform displays a different response for each type
of impedance (R, L, C), giving useful information about the
discontinuities being measured.

Response resolution

1

: In low pass step mode, response
resolution is determined by the step rise time (10% to
90%) of the time stimulus. This depends on both the
frequency span and the window used (see Windows):

Low pass impulse: This stimulus is also used to
measure low pass devices, and is the mathematical
derivative of the low pass step response. Transforming to
time low pass requires a sweep over a harmonic set of fre­quencies including an extrapolated DC value. The time
domain response shows changes in the parameter value
versus time. The impulse response can be used for reflec­tion (fault location) or transmission measurements.

Response resolution

1

: In low pass impulse mode,
response resolution is defined by the 50% impulse width of
the time stimulus. This depends on both the frequency
span and the window used (see Windows):

1. Response resolution is the ability to resolve two closely spaced responses of equal magnitude. For example, in time
impulse response, two equal responses that are separated in time by less than one impulse width cannot be
resolved as two separate responses.

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Bandpass impulse: The bandpass impulse simulates a
pulsed RF signal (with an impulse envelope) and is used
to measure the time domain response of band-limited
devices. The start and stop frequencies are select-able by
the user to any values within the limits of the source and
test set used. The bandpass time domain response shows
changes in the parameter values versus time. Bandpass
time domain responses are useful for both reflection and
transmission measurements.

Response resolution

1

: In bandpass impulse mode,
response resolution is defined by the 50% impulse width
of the time stimulus. This depends on both the frequency
span and the window used (see Windows):

Time domain range

The time domain range, the range over which the display
is free of response repetition, depends on the frequency
span and the number of points as shown in the following
graph

2

:

Range resolution: Range-resolution is the ability to
locate a single response in time. It is a function of the
time span selected and the number of data points. Range­resolution = time span/(number of points –1). Range­resolution better than 1 mm (3 ps) can typically be
achieved. This is determined by source stability.

Windows: The windowing function can be used to modify
(filter) the frequency domain data to reduce overshoot
and ringing in the Time Domain response. Three types
of windows are available-minimum, normal, maximum.
Typical effective impulse width and sidelobe response
to each type of window are shown in the table below:

Kaiser
Window bessel Impulse Sidelobes
type parameter width (relative to peak)

Minimum 0 Minimum –15 dB
Normal 6 1.5x Minimum –50 dB
Maximum 13 2.5x Minimum –90 dB

Gating: The gating function can be used to isolate
individual Time Domain responses. In converting back to
the frequency domain the effects of the responses outside
the gate are removed. The location and span of the gate
can be controlled by setting either the gate center
position and time span or by setting the gate start and
stop times.

Measurement throughput summary

The following table shows typical measurement times for
an HP 8510C system with full two-port error correction.

Number of points
51 101 201 401 801

Measurement

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Ramp sweep

4

270 ms 340 ms 470 ms 740 ms 1.3 s

Stepped sweep

Avg factor = 1 1.25 s 2.5 s 5 s 10 s 20 s
Avg factor = 128 6.25 s 12.8 s 24 s 49 s 106 s

Time domain conversion550 ms 100 ms 200 ms 400 ms 800 ms
HP-IB data transfer to computer

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Internal format 20 ms 30 ms 50 ms 100 ms 200 ms
ASCII format 240 ms 460 ms 900 ms 1.8 s 3.6 s

IEEE 754 floating point format

32 bit 20 ms 40 ms 80 ms 160 ms 320 ms
64 bit 40 ms 80 ms 150 ms 300 ms 590 ms

Remote programming

Interface: HP-IB interface operates according to IEEE

488-1978 and IEC 625 standards and IEEE 728-1982
recommended practices.
System interface: The HP 8510C system bus is an
HP-IB port used exclusively by the HP 8510C to control
and extract information from the other instruments in the
system such as the RF source, test set, and the
digital plotter.
Addressing: The HP-IB addresses of the HP 8510C and
all instruments connected to the HP 8510 system inter­face can be verified or set from the HP 8510C front panel
via the LOCAL menu. Addresses can range from 0 to 30
decimal.

1. Response resolution is the ability to resolve two closely spaced responses of equal magnitude. For example, in time impulse response, two equal
responses that are separated in time by less than one impulse width cannot be resolved as two separate responses.

2. In low pass mode (step or impulse), range is limited by the minimum spacing between frequency domain data points (45 MHz, or 22.5 MHz with 801
points). This limit is labeled on the graph as “low pass limit”.

3. Includes system retrace time, but does not include source bandswitch times (typically 50 msec each). Time domain gating is assumed off.

4. If averaging is used, multiply the above ramp sweep measurement times by the averaging factor to get the total time.

5. Option 010 only, gating off.

6. Measured with an HP 9000 Series 300 computer. Single point data transfers can be accomplished in approximately 1 msec per point using the fast
CW mode.

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The factory selected addresses are the following:

HP 8510C network analyzer 16
Source #1 19
Source #2 18
Test set 20
Plotter 05
Printer 01
Disc drive 00

Pass-through address 17
Pass-through address: Instruments connected to the
HP 8510C system bus may be accessed via the pass­through address.

Transfer formats:

Binary (internal 48 bit floating point complex format)
ASCII
32/64 bit IEEE 754 floating point format
Form 5 (for transfer to PC’s)

Interface function codes:

SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PPO, DC1, DT0,
CO, E1

General characteristics

Rear panel connectors
Sweep in: Input for 0 to 10 V sweep voltage from

compatible sweep oscillator.
Stop sweep: Input and output for stop sweep signal from
compatible sweep oscillator.
10 MHz in: Input for external 10 MHz reference.

Input level: –10 dBm to +20 dBm, typical
Input frequency accuracy: ±0.005% (50 ppm)

20 MHz out: Output of internal 20 MHz
reference oscillator.
Frequency accuracy: ±0.01%, typical
Analog ±10V: Settable output voltage used for auxiliary
voltage domain measurements, or analog output for ana­log recorders.

Range: –9.995 to +10.000 volts
Linearity: ±0.1%, typical
Resolution: 4.88 mV, nominal

Output impedance: 1k Ω

External trigger: TTL input to trigger acquisition of
single data point. Delay is included to equalize the single
path delay from the test port. Data is taken on negative­going TTL pulse.
Pulse repetition period: 1 msec minimum with no
averaging. If averaging, add (200 µs x averaging factor).
Pulse width: 1 µs minimum.

Environmental

Operating conditions: Temperature: 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C
Non-operating conditions: Temperature: –40 ˚C

to +75 ˚C

Power

47.5 to 66 Hz: 100, 120, 200, 240 Vac, ±10%

HP 8510C: 460 VA, maximum
Test sets: 145 VA, maximum
HP 8510XF millimeter-subsystem: 500 VA, maximum

Weight

HP 8510C: Net, 42 kg (92 lb); shipping, 52 kg (114 lb)
HP 8511A/B: Net, 15 kg (33 lb); shipping, 18 kg (40 lb)
HP 8514B: Net, 17 kg (38 lb); shipping, 20 kg (45 lb)
HP 8515A: Net, 19 kg (41 lb); shipping, 22 kg (48 lb)
HP 8517B: Net, 15.5 kg (34.2 lb); shipping, 18.7 kg (41.2 lb)
HP 85105A: Net, 20.4 kg (45 lb); shipping, 24.5 kg (54 lb)
HP 85104A series modules (each): Net, 6 kg (23 lb);

shipping 6.8 kg (15 lb)
HP 8510XF controller: Net, 20.4 kg (45 lb); shipping,

24.5 kg (54 lb)
HP 8510XF test heads (each): Net, 11.34 kg (25 lb);
shipping, 13.6 kg (30 lb)

Dimensions

TOP

SIDE

REAR

50.8 cm (20 in)42.4 cm (16.7 in)

13.3 cm (5.25 in)

44.5 cm (17.45 in)

(Allow 10 cm, 4 inches

clearance at rear panel

for interconnect cables)

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System Software

HP 85161B measurement automation software

Description: This software is designed specifically to

operate on an HP 9000 Series 200 or 300 computer for
automation of the HP 8510 system including millimeter­wave systems. The software complements the hardware,
providing calibration, measurement, and data output
capabilities with a minimum of operator interaction.
Measurement data can be stored in binary format or
in a data file compatible with many CAE design programs.

Operating requirements

Compatible with HP 9000 Series 200 or 300 computer
with the following:
BASIC Operating System (5.0 or higher)
RAM memory (including BASIC): 2 Mbytes, or a PC
running HP Basic for Windows revision 6.3 or higher
under Windows (3.1/95/NT)

HP 85071B materials measurement software

Description: The HP 85071B software takes broad-band

S-parameter measurements of dielectric and magnetic
materials and determines their electromagnetic properties.

The software calculates both the complex permittivity ε

r

(or dielectric constant) and permeability µr, including
their loss factors. Depending on the network analyzer and
fixtures used, measurements can extend from 100 MHz
to 110 GHz. The software offers the choice of four
algorithms, each designed to address specific
measurement needs.

Operating requirements
Standard: Requires MS-DOS on an HP Vectra (or any

100%-compatible PC-AT computer) compatible with
Microsoft

®

Windows 2.11 with mouse. Requires >20
Mbyte hard disk and >640 Kbytes RAM.
Option 300: Substitutes HP BASIC software for the
standard version for operation with HP 9000 Series 300
controllers. Requires BASIC 5.0 or higher and 2 Mbytes
of RAM.
Refer to the HP 85071B data sheet for more information.

HP 85070B dielectric probe kit

The HP 85070B dielectric probe kit allows convenient
non-destructive testing of materials using the open-ended
coaxial probe method. The probe, together with its own
dedicated software, determines the complex permittivity
of a wide variety of liquids, semi-solids, and solids. Since
the probe kit measures only permittivity, only non­magnetic materials should be measured. Measurements
are efficient and cost-effective because the testing is
non-destructive and there is no need for sample
preparation or special fixtures. Refer to the HP 85070B
data sheet for more information.

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S-parameter test sets

Description

Combining the HP 8510C network analyzer with
an HP 8514B, 8515A, or 8517B results in a system for
making full S-parameter measurements. The dual port
architecture of the test sets develops a separate reference
channel for each incident port. RF switching is done with
a single built-in electronic switch.

Test set general information

Ordering information

The following options are available on the test sets:
Option 001: Add IF switching. Allows four test sets with
different addresses to be connected to the HP 8510 at
the same time. The test set in use is selected from the
HP 8510C front panel. The 20 MHz IF signal is daisy­chained from the test sets to the HP 8510. IF switching
is performed automatically without reconnections.
Option 002: Delete step attenuators and bias tees
(HP 8514B, 8515A, 8517B only). If attenuators are not
required, but bias is required, bias can be applied exter­nally using the HP 11612A/B bias tees.

Option 003: Forward configuration (HP 8514B only).
Forward coupler configuration; optimization for forward
dynamic range.
Option 004: High power configuration (HP 8517B only).
Optimized for testing of high power devices (up to 1 watt)
by moving the port 2 step attenuator before the b2
sampler.
Option 007: High power and high dynamic range configu­ration (HP 8517B only). Adds broadband amplifiers at the
input, and before each sampler. Requires HP 8510C
firmware revision 7.0.

HP 8514B HP 8515A HP 8517B HP 85110A HP 85110L HP 85105A/HP 85104A

Frequency range (GHz) 0.045 to 20 0.045 to 26.5 0.045 to 50 2 to 20 0.045 to 2 33 to 50 40 to 60 50 to 75 75 to 110

Test ports (port 1 or 2)

Nominal operating
power level (dBm) 2 to –6 –5 to –25 +2 to –29 0 to –3 0 0 0 0 –3

+5 to –16

1

Connector type 3.5 mm (m) 3.5 mm (m) 2.4 mm (m) 3.5 mm (m) 7 mm WR-22 WR-19 WR-15 WR-10

Impedance, DC bias 50 Ω nominal, 500 mA, 40 Vdc maximum Waveguide impedance, no bias

Attenuation range

(incident signal) 0 to 90 dB, in 10 dB steps 0 to 60 dB, in 0 to 90 dB, in 10 dB steps N/A N/A N/A N/A

10 dB steps

RF input connector
(rear panel)

Max. input power +16 dBm +14 dBm +16 dBm +14 dBm +14 dBm +13 dBm +13 dBm +13 dBm +13 dBm
Connector type 3.5 mm (f) 3.5 mm (f) 2.4 mm (f) 3.5 mm (f) 3.5 mm (f) 3.5 mm (f) 3.5 mm (f) 3.5 mm (f) 3.5 mm (f)

1. HP 8517B Option 007.

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HP 8510C accessories

A wide range of accessories support the HP 8510C
network analyzer including calibration kits, verification
kits, cables and adapters in 7 mm, 3.5 mm, 2.92 mm.
Type-N, 2.4 mm, 1.85 mm and 1.0 mm coax and in the
standard waveguide bands. The standards used in the

3.5 mm, Type-N, and 2.4 mm calibration and verification
kits use precision slotless connectors

1

(PSC-3.5, PSC-N,

and PSC-2.4).

Calibration kits

Before a network analyzer can make error-corrected mea­surements, the network analyzer’s systematic errors must
be measured and removed. Calibration is the process of
quantifying these errors by measuring “known”, or preci­sion standards. The calibration kits listed below contain
the precision mechanical standards required to calibrate
an HP 8510 system. For calibrating an HP 8510 system in
the 7 mm, 3.5 mm, 2.92 mm, Type-N, 2.4 mm, 1.85 mm, or

1.0 mm interface, mechanical calibration kits all contain
the following:

• Calibration standards to perform full-two port
calibration

• Torque wrenches for properly connecting the standards

• Adapters to change the sex of the test port

• A disk for loading the standard definitions into the
network analyzer. Option 002

2

provides calibration
standard definitions on magnetic tape for use with
the HP 8510A/B.

Calibration kits

Three classes of mechanical calibration kits are available:
Standard kits contain open circuits, short circuits, and
both fixed and sliding terminations in both sexes for all
connector types (except 7 mm, a sexless connector).
Connector gauges are included in these kits for maintain­ing each standard’s connector interface.

Precision kits have precision 50 Ω airline(s) for

performing the Thru-Reflect-Line (TRL) calibration

2

,
the most accurate error-correction technique for coaxial
measurements. These kits also contain the open circuit,
short circuit, and fixed terminations used for traditional
open-short-load calibration techniques. All precision kits
except the HP 85052C and 85059A include gauges.
All waveguide calibration kits are precision kits and
support TRL calibration in their waveguide band. Most
kits contain two straight waveguide sections with precision
flanges, a flush short circuit, a precision waveguide line
section, and either sliding or fixed terminations.
Economy kits include the open circuit, short circuit, and
fixed termination standards but not sliding terminations or
gauges. Gauges can be ordered separately.

Frequency Residual Residual source
Cal kit type range (GHz) Connector Return loss, Return loss, Return loss (dB), directivity (dB) match (dB)
and name f

min–fmax

type fixed load sliding load airline @ f

max

@ f

max

@ f

max

STANDARD
HP 85050B 0.045–18 7 mm ≥52 dB, DC–2 GHz ≥ 52 dB, 2–18 GHz –––– 52 41
HP 85052B 0.045–26.5 3.5 mm ≥44 dB, DC–3 GHz ≥44 dB, 3–26.5 GHz –––– 44 31
HP 85054B 0.045–18 Type-N ≥48 dB, DC–2 GHz ≥42 dB, 2–18 GHz –––– 42 32
HP 85056A 0.045–50 2.4 mm ≥42 dB, DC–4 GHz ≥36 dB @ 50 GHz –––– 36 32
PRECISION
HP 85050C 0.045–18 7 mm ≥38 dB, DC–18 GHz –––– >60 60 60
HP 85052C 0.045–26.5 3.5 mm ≥46 dB, DC–2 GHz –––– 50 50 50
HP 85059A 0.045–110 1.0 mm ≥24 dB, DC–50 GHz –––– –––– 24 21
HP X11644A

1

8.2–12.4 WR-90 ≥42 dB, 8.2–12.4 GHz –––– 50 50 50

HP P11644A

1

12.4–18 WR-62 ≥42 dB, 12.4–18 GHz –––– 50 50 50

HP K11644A

1

18–26.5 WR-42 ≥42 dB, 18–26.5 GHz –––– 50 50 50

HP R11644A 26.5–40 WR-28 –––– ≥46 dB 50 50 50
HP Q11644A 33–50 WR-22 –––– ≥46 dB 50 50 50
HP U11644A 40–60 WR-19 –––– ≥46 dB 50 50 50
HP V11644A 50–75 WR-15 ≥38 dB –––– 50 50 50
HP W11644A 75–110 WR-10 ≥36 dB –––– 50 46 46
ECONOMY
HP 85050D 0.045–18 7 mm ≥38 dB, DC–18 GHz –––– –––– 40 35
HP 85052D 0.045–26.5 3.5 mm ≥30 dB @ 26.5 GHz –––– –––– 30 25
HP 85054D 0.045–18 Type-N ≥34 dB @ 18 GHz –––– –––– 34 28
HP 85056D 0.045–50 2.4 mm ≥26 dB @ 50 GHz –––– –––– 26 23

1. Precision slotless connectors provide greater accuracy and repeatability than standard connectors because the

impedance does not change when it is connected to a device.

2. Not available with the HP 85059A calibration kit

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Electronic calibration

Electronic calibration (ECal) is a precision, single connec­tion, one- or two-port calibration technique that uses fully
traceable and verifiable electronic impedance standards.
ECal replaces the traditional calibration technique that
uses mechanical standards. ECal requires fewer connec­tions. It removes the intensive operator interaction, which
is prone to errors. A full two-port calibration can be
accomplished with a single connection of the ECal
module and minimal operator interaction. This results
in a faster and more repeatable calibration. Calibrations
for non-insertable devices are equally convenient and
straight forward.

An HP 85097A PC interface module with control software
must be ordered to drive all HP ECal modules. The
HP 85097A requires a customer-supplied PC meeting
the following minimum requirements:

• Windows 95

®

, Windows NT 4.0®or later operating

system

• 486 or later CPU

• 32 MB of RAM

• 10 MB available hard-disk space

• one of the following HP-IB interface cards:
HP 82340A/B, 82341C/D, National AT-GPIB/TNT,
National AT-GPIB/TNT (plug&play) or National
PCI-GPIB

ECal modules are controlled manually or automatically
via the HP 85097A PC interface module with control soft­ware. The HP 85097A consists of a PC interface module,
control software and a power supply.

The HP 85090 family of RF ECal modules provides cali­bration across the complete frequency range of the
HP 8753C/D/E vector network analyzers. The HP 85060
family of microwave ECal modules provides calibrations
through 26.5 GHz for the HP 8510B/C and 8719/20/22C/D
vector network analyzers.

ECal modules and available options

A, B

Connector type1Frequency range ECal module Available options

model number

7 mm 30 kHz to 6 GHz2 HP 85091A 1BN, 1BP, 910, UK6
7 mm 1 GHz to 18 GHz HP 85060B 001, 1BN, 1BP, 910, UK6
Type-N 30 kHz to 6 GHz2 HP 85092A 00F, 00M, 00A, 1BN, 1BP, 910, UK6
Type-N 1 GHz to 18 GHz HP 85064B 001, 00F, 00M, 00A, 1BN, 1BP, 910, UK6

3.5 mm 30 kHz to 6 GHz2 HP 85093A 00F, 00M, 00A, 1BN, 1BP, 910, UK6

3.5 mm 1 GHz to 26.5 GHz HP 85062B 001,00F, 00M, 00A, 1BN, 1BP, 910, UK6

Options

Option Description
001 Adds a 30 kHz to 6 GHz RF module2
00F Replace f/m connectors on ECal module(s) with f/f connectors
00M Replace f/m connectors on ECal module(s) with m/m connectors
00A Adds male-to-male and female-to-female adapters (also adds a 5/16” 90 N-cm (8 in-lb)

torque wrench to 3.5 mm modules)

1BN Mil-STD 45662 calibration certificate
1BP Mil-STD 45662 calibration certificate with measured data
910 Add an extra operating and service manual
UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with measured data

1. For ECal modules with sexed (m-f) connectors, the standard modules have one female and one male connector.

2. RF ECal modules are specified to operate from 300 kHz to 6 GHz, with typical performance down to 30 kHz.
A. HP 85060 series modules cover a frequency range of 1 GHz to either 18 or 26.5 GHz. The upper frequency is limited

by the connector cutoff frequency. Each module is supplied with a torque wrench and foam-padded wood
storage box.

B. HP 85090 series modules cover a frequency range of 30 kHz to 6 GHz. Each module is supplied with a torque

wrench and foam-padded wood storage box.

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Verification kits

Verification kits are used to verify that a network
analyzer is operating within its specified performance.
Hewlett-Packard offers verification kits that include preci­sion airlines, mismatch airlines, and precision fixed atten­uators. All verification kits include measurement data and
uncertainties which are traceable to the U.S. National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Verification kits

Verification Connector Frequency Description
kit type range (GHz) (Contents)

HP 85051B 7 mm 0.045–18 10 cm airline, stepped

impedance airline, 20 dB, and
50 dB attenuators

HP 85053B 3.5 mm 0.045–26.5 7.5 cm airline, stepped

impedance airline 20 dB, and
40 dB attenuators

HP 85055A Type-N 0.045–18 10 cm airline, stepped

impedance airline, 20 dB and
50 dB attenuators

HP 85057B 2.4 mm 0.045–50 50 Ω airline, stepped

impedance airline, 20 dB and
40 dB attenuators

HP R11645A WR-28 26.5–40 All contain:
HP Q11645A WR-22 33–50 Standard waveguide section
HP U11645A WR-19 40–60 Standard waveguide

mismatch

HP V11645A WR-15 50–75 20 dB attenuator
HP W11645A WR-10 75–110 50 dB attenuator

Test port return cables

Test port cables are available in the 7 mm, 3.5 mm,
Type-N, 2.4 mm, and 1.0 mm connector types

1

. The
configurations and performance for all cables are
described in the tables on the opposite page. All cable
ends connect directly to the special rugged test port of
the network analyzer test set.

Hewlett-Packard offers two cable designs: semi-rigid and
flexible. Semi-rigid cables offer excellent performance
and are suitable for applications where the connectors of
the DUT are “in-line” or parallel. Flexible cables are ideal
for manufacturing environments since they are more
rugged and have a tighter bending radius than semi-rigid
cables. Semi-rigid cables are warranted for 90 days;
flexible cables are warranted for one year.

Either a single long cable or a shorter cable set can
connect a coaxial device to the test set. A single cable
with an appropriate test port adapter is best for applica­tions where the DUT requires a connection next to the
test port for mechanical rigidity. A set of cables offers the
flexibility required to position the test devices away from
the test set.

Test port adapter sets

The HP 85130 series test port adapter sets protect the
test set port when connecting devices to the test port.
These adapters convert the rugged test set port to a
connection that can be mated with the device under test.
Each set contains a male and a female adapter.

Adapter sets

Adapter Connector type Frequency Return loss
set (test port to device) (DC–f

max

) (dB) @ f

max

HP 85130C 3.5 mm

2

to Type-N DC–18 GHz ≥28

HP 85130D 3.5 mm

2

to PSC-3.5 mm (f) DC–26.5 GHz ≥28

or 3.5 mm (m)

HP 85130E 2.4 mm

2

to 7 mm DC–18 GHz ≥26

HP 85130F 2.4 mm

2

to PSC-3.5 mm (f) DC–26.5 GHz ≥26

or 3.5 mm (m)

HP 85130G 2.4 mm

2

to PSC-2.4 mm (f) DC–50 GHz ≥23

or 2.4 mm (m)

HP 11904S 2.4 mm

2

to 2.92 mm (4) DC–40 GHz ≥28

Waveguide to 1.0 mm adapter kits

Adapter kit Frequency range Description (contents)
HP V85104A K10 DC–75 GHz WR-15 to 1.0 mm (f)

adapters (4) and 1.0 mm
coax cables (2)

HP W85104A K10 DC–110 GHz WR-10 to 1.0 mm (f)

adapters (4) and 1.0 mm
coax cables (2)

HP 85043C racked system kit

HP 85043C racked system kit is a rack standing 132 cm
(52 in) high, with a width of 60 cm (23.6 in), and a depth
of 80 cm (32 in). Complete with support rails and AC power
distribution (suitable for 50 to 60 Hz, 100 to 240 VAC),
the kit includes rack mounting hardware for all instru­ments. Thermal design is such that no rack fan is needed.

Bias networks

The HP 11612 bias networks apply DC as close to the
device as possible, bypassing the test set's internal shunt
resistor. These bias networks are especially useful when
measuring DC parameters of semiconductor devices.

Maximum Maximum

Model number Frequency range current voltage
HP 11612A K10/K20345 MHz–26.5 GHz 0.5 amps 40 volts
HP 11612A K12/K223400 MHz–26.5 GHz 2.0 amps 40 volts
HP 11612B K11/K21345 MHz–50 GHz 0.5 amps 40 volts

Network analyzer

test set

Network analyzer

test set

Test port

adapter

Device

under

test

Single cable

Device

under

test

Cable set

1. To measure Type-N devices, use a pair of 7 mm cables and the 7 mm-to-Type-N adapters provided in the
HP 85054B, D calibration kits.

2. Special rugged female connector specifically for connecting to the network analyzer test port, but does not mate
with a standard male connector.

3. Special option number K1x refers to port 1, K2x refers to port 2.

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Test port return cable specifications

Single cables for HP 8514B and 8515A test sets (3.5 mm)

Connector type Frequency Length

2

Return Insertion loss Stability

1, 2

(test port to device) (GHz) cm (inch) loss (dB) (dB) (f in GHz) ±magnitude (dB) ±Phase (degrees)

HP 85131C semi-rigid cable 3.5 mm

3

to DC–26.5 81 (32) ≥17 0.43 √f +0.3 <0.06 0.16 (f) +0.5

PSC-3.5 mm (f) (2.5 dB @ f

max

)

HP 85131E flexible cable 3.5 mm

3

to DC–26.5 96.5 (38) ≥16 0.35 √f +0.3 <0.22 0.16 (f) +0.8

PSC-3.5 mm (f) (2.1 dB @ f

max

)

HP 85132C semi-rigid cable 3.5 mm

3

to 7 mm DC–18 81 (32) ≥17 0.35 √f +0.3 <0.06 0.16 (f) +0.5

(1.8 dB @ f

max

)

HP 85132E flexible cable 3.5 mm

3

to 7 mm DC–18 97.2 (38.25) ≥17 0.35 √f +0.3 <0.22 0.16 (f) +0.8

(1.8 dB @ f

max

)

Cable set for HP 8514B and 8515A test sets (3.5 mm)

Connector type Frequency Length

2

Return Insertion loss Stability

1, 2

(test port to device) (GHz) cm (inch) loss (dB) (dB) (f in GHz) ±magnitude (dB) ±Phase (degrees)

HP 85131D semi-rigid cable set 3.5 mm

3

to DC–26.5 53 (21) ≥16 0.30 √f +0.2 <0.06 0.16 (f) +0.5

PSC-3.5 mm (f) or (1.8 dB @ f

max

)

3.5 mm (m)

HP 85131F flexible cable set 3.5 mm

3

to DC–26.5 62.2 (24.5) ≥16 0.25 √f +0.2 <0.12 0.13 (f) +0.5

PSC-3.5 mm (f) or (1.5 dB @ f

max

)

3.5 mm (m)

HP 85132D semi-rigid cable set 3.5 mm

3

to 7 mm DC–18 53 (21) ≥17 0.25 √f +0.2 <0.06 0.16 (f) +0.5

(1.3 dB @ f

max

)

HP 85132F flexible cable set 3.5 mm

3

to 7 mm DC–18 62.9 (24.75) ≥17 0.25 √f +0.2 <0.12 0.13 (f) +0.5

(1.3 dB @ f

max

)

Single cables for HP 8517B test set (2.4 mm)

Connector type Frequency Length

2

Return Insertion loss Stability

1, 2

(test port to device) (GHz) cm (inch) loss (dB) (dB) (f in GHz) ±magnitude (dB) ±Phase (degrees)

HP 85133C semi-rigid cable 2.4 mm

3

to DC–50 81 (32) ≥15 0.84 √f +0.3 <0.06 0.18 (f)

PSC-2.4 mm (f) (5.6 dB @ f

max

)

HP 85133E flexible cable 2.4 mm

3

to DC–50 113 (44) ≥12.5 0.58 √f +0.35 <0.25 0.8 +0.16 (f)

PSC-2.4 mm (f) (4.45 dB @ f

max

)

HP 85134C semi-rigid cable 2.4 mm

3

to DC–26.5 81 (32) ≥16 0.46 √ f +0.3 <0.06 0.18 (f)

PSC-3.5 mm (f) (2.7 dB @ fmax)

HP 85134E flexible cable 2.4 mm

3

to DC–26.5 97.2 (38.25) ≥16 0.46 √ f +0.3 <0.22 0.16 (f) +0.8

PSC-3.5 mm (f) (2.7 dB @ fmax)

HP 85135C semi-rigid cable 2.4 mm

3

to 7 mm DC–18 81 (32) ≥17 0.46 √ f +0.3 <0.06 0.18 (f)

(2.25 dB @ fmax)

HP 85135E flexible cable 2.4 mm

3

to 7 mm DC–18 97.2 (38.25) ≥17 0.46 √ f +0.3 <0.22 0.16 (f) +0.8

(2.25 dB @ fmax)

Cable set for HP 8517B test set (2.4 mm)

Connector type Frequency Length

2

Return Insertion loss Stability

1, 2

(test port to device) (GHz) cm (inch) loss (dB) (dB) (f in GHz) ±magnitude (dB) ±Phase (degrees)

HP 85133D semi-rigid cable set 2.4 mm

3

to DC–50 53 (21) ≥15 0.55 √f +0.2 <0.06 0.16 (f)

PSC-2.4 mm (f) or (3.7 dB @ fmax)

2.4 mm (m)

HP 85133F flexible cable set 2.4 mm

3

to DC–50 72 (28) ≥12.5 0.48 √f +0.25 <0.17 0.8 +0.16 (f)

PSC-2.4 mm (f) or (3.64 dB @ fmax)

2.4 mm (m)

HP 85134D semi-rigid cable set 2.4 mm

3

to DC–26.5 53 (21) ≥16 0.31 √ f+0.2 <0.06 0.18 (f)

PSC-3.5 mm (f) or (1.8 dB @ fmax)

3.5 mm (m)

HP 85134F flexible cable set 2.4 mm

3

to DC–26.5 62.9 (24.75) ≥16 0.31 √ f+0.2 <0.12 0.13 (f) +0.5

PSC-3.5 mm (f) or (1.8 dB @ fmax)

3.5 mm (m)

HP 85135D semi-rigid cable set 2.4 mm

3

to 7 mm DC–18 53 (21) ≥17 0.31 √ f+0.2 <0.06 0.18 (f)

(1.5 dB @ fmax)

HP 85135F flexible cable set 2.4 mm

3

to 7 mm DC–18 62.9 (24.75) ≥17 0.31 √ f+0.2 <0.12 0.13 (f) +0.5

(1.5 dB @ fmax)

1. Phase stability of semi-rigid/flexible cables is specified with a 90 degree bend and a 4" radius.

2. Cable length and stability are supplemental characteristics.

3. Special rugged female connector specifically for connecting to the network analyzer test port, but does not mate
with a standard male connector.

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Related literature

5091-8970E HP 8510 Network Analyzer Color Brochure
5965-8837E HP 8510 System Solutions
5091-8967E HP 8510 Family Network Analyzer Configuration Guide
5091-8969E HP 85103 Upgrade Package to the HP 8510
5964-4229E HP 85106D Millimeter-wave Network Analyzer System

Product Overview

5091-8965E HP 85108A/L CW/Pulsed Network Analyzer Systems

Product Overview

5965-9888E HP 8510XF 110 GHz Single-Sweep Systems

Product Overview

5963-3743E HP 85060 Series and HP 85090 Series Electronic Calibration

Modules and PC Interface

MS-DOS®is U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Microsoft®is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows®and MS Windows®are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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