HP 8711B and HP 8713B
RF Economy Scalar
Network Analyzers
Technical Specifications
HP 8711B, 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz
HP 8713B, 300 kHz to 3.0 GHz
REFLECTION
TRANSMISSION
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Measurement Ports
HP 8712B HP 8714B
≤1.0 GHz >1.0 GHz
minimum maximum minimum maximum minimum maximum
Options power power power power power power
No options 0 dBm 16 0 13 −5 10
1E1 −60 15 −60 12 −60 9
1EC1 −3 13 −3 10 −8 7
1DA/DB −2 14 −2 11 −9 6
1E1 and 1EC1 −60 12 −60 9 −60 6
1E1 and 1DA −60 13 −60 10 −60 5
1EC1 and 1DB −5 11 −5 8 −12 3
1EC
1, 1E1, and 1DB −60 10 −60 7 −60 2
Specifications
Source
Frequency
Range 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz (HP 8712B)
300 kHz to 3.0 GHz (HP 8714B)
Resolution 1 Hz
Stability ±5 ppm 0° C to 55° C (typical)
Accuracy 1) ±5 ppm at 25° C ±5° C
2) <1 Hz at 10% change in line voltage
Harmonics <–20 dBc, <1 MHz
<–30 dBc, >1 MHz for HP 8712B,
<–30 dBc for HP 8714B
Output Power
Resolution 0.01 dB
Level accuracy ±1.0 dB
±1.5 dB Option 1EC
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±2.0 dB Option 1E1
±3.0 dB Option 1EC
1 and 1E1
Maximum and minimum power
HP 8712B HP 8714B
50 and 75 ohm
Directivity 40 dB 40 dB
Source match 20 dB 20 dB
(reflection)
Source match 14 dB typical
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23 dB typical at <1.3 GHz,
(transmission) 20 dB typical at >1.3 GHz
Load match 18 dB typical 20 dB typical at <1.3 GHz,
18 dB typical at >1.3 GHz
Reflection Tracking 0 ±0.4 dB typical 0 ±0.2 dB typical
1. All power specifications with Option 1EC (75 ohms) are typical above 2.0 GHz.
This table shows the residual
HP 8712B and 8714B system
specifications. These characteristics apply at an environmental
temperature of 25° ±5° C, with less
than 1° C deviation from the calibration temperature. Directivity
and source match specifications
apply after calibration.
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2. Receiver dynamic range is calculated as the difference between maximum receiver input level and receiver’s noise floor. System
dynamic range applies to transmission measurements only, since reflection measurements are limited by directivity. Noise floor is
specified as the mean trace noise at specified CW frequencies. A signal at this level would have a signal to noise ratio of 3 dB.
Noise floor is measured with test ports terminated in loads, response and isolation calibration, 15 Hz IF bandwidth, 10 dB source
power and no averaging.
Frequency range HP 8712B HP 8714B
Narrowband 300 kHz 300 kHz
to 1.3 GHz to 3.0 GHz
Broadband 0.10 to 1.3 GHz 0.10 to 3.0 GHz
Dynamic range
2
Narrowband >100 dB, ≥5 MHz
50 ohm (+10 to –90 dBm) >100 dB
>60 dB, <5 MHz (+10 to –90 dBm)
(+10 to –50 dBm)
Narrowband >97 dB, >5 MHz >97 dB
75 ohm (+10 to –87 dBm) (+10 to –87 dBm)
>57 dB, <5 MHz
(+10 to –47 dBm)
Broadband
50 ohm > 66 dB >66 dB
(+16 to –50 dBm) (+16 to –50 dBm)
75 ohm > 63 dB >63 dB
(+16 to –47 dBm) (+16 to –47 dBm)
Damage level +23 dBm, +23 dBm,
±25 VDC ±25 VDC
Maximum input
Narrowband (0.5 +10 dBm +10 dBm
dB compression)
Broadband (0.55 +16 dBm +16 dBm
dB compression)
Receiver
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Supplemental data
Source signal purity
Nonharmonic spurious HP 8711B HP 8713B
≥50 kHz from carrier <–20 dBc, < 1 MHz <–30 dBc
<–30 dBc, ≥ 1 MHz
<50 kHz from carrier <–25 dB <–25 dBc
Phase noise –70 dBc/Hz –67 dBc/Hz
(10 kHz offset)
Residual AM <–50 dBc <–50 dBc
(in 100 kHz bandwidth)
Residual FM <1.5 kHz <1.5 kHz
30 Hz to 15 kHz peak peak
Absolute power accuracy (typical, broadband)
Display characteristics
Display resolution 0.01 dB/division
Marker reference level range: ±500 dB
resolution: 0.01 dB
Typical measurement uncertainty for HP 8713B at 1.3 GHz
Transmission magnitude uncertainty
Reflection magnitude uncertainty
These graphs show the measurement uncertainty for the HP 8713B. The assumptions made to generate these curves were:
For transmission uncertainty, S11 =S22 =0.0; and for the reflection uncertainty, S21 = S12 = 0.0. Reflection tracking
= 0.2 dB, transmission tracking = 0.2704 dB (computed from match terms), and trace noise = 0.02 dB. Power =0 dBm for
reflection measurements, and –20 dBm for transmission measurements.
Total power accuracy = absolute power
accuracy ±0.5 dB for
HP 8711B, ±1.0 dB for HP 8713B.
Measurement
Number of display channels
Two display channels are available.
Measurements
•Narrowband: reflection (A/R), transmission (B/R),A, B, R,
•Broadband: X, Y, Y/X, X/Y, Y/R*, power (B*, R*),
conversion loss (B*/R*)
Formats
Rectilinear: log/linear magnitude, SWR, real and imaginary,
and dBv, dBmv and dBuv (75 ohm only)
Data markers
Each display channel has eight markers. Markers are coupled between channels. Any one of eight markers can be
the reference marker for delta marker operation.
Annotation for up to four markers can be displayed at one
time.
Marker functions
Markers can be used for various functions: marker search,
mkr to max, mkr to min, mkr → target, mkr bandwidth and
notch. Also with user-defined target values, mkr →center,
mkr → reference, mkr → electrical delay are available. The
tracking function enables continuous update of marker
search values on each sweep.
For testing cable TV broadband amplifiers, the slope and flatness functions enable rapid tuning. Marker statistics enable
measurement of the mean, peak-to-peak and standard deviation of the data between two markers.
Storage
Internal memory
400 Kbytes of nonvolatile storage are available to store up
to 100 instrument states via the save/recall menu.
Instrument states include all control settings, active limit
lines, memory trace data, active calibration coefficients,
and custom display titles.
Disk drives
Data, instrument states (including calibration data), and
HP Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) programs can
also be stored on disk, using the built-in disk drive
or an external disk drive with command subset CS/80. Data
can be stored to disk in MS-DOS format or HewlettPackard’s standard LIF format. Data can
be stored in binary, PCX, HP-GL or ASCII formats.
Data hardcopy
Data plotting
Hard copy plots are automatically produced with
HP-GL compatible digital plotters such as the HP 7475A and
compatible graphics printers such as the HP DeskJet or
LaserJet (in single color or multi-color format).
The analyzer provides Centronics, RS-232C, and
HP-IB interfaces.
Data listings
Printouts of instrument data are directly produced
with a printer such as the HP DeskJet 540 or 560C
or PaintJet 3630A (color).
CRT formats
Single-channel, dual-channel overlay (both traces on one
graticule) or dual-channel split (each trace on separate
graticules).
Trace functions
Display current measurement data, memory data
or current measurement with memory data simultaneously.
Vector division of current linear measurement values and
memory data.
Display annotations
Start/stop, center/span or CW frequency, scale/division, reference level, marker data, soft key functions, warning and
caution messages, trace, titles, clock
and pass/fail indication.
Limit lines
Create test limit lines that appear on the display for
pass/fail testing. Limits may be any combination of lines or
discrete points. Limit test TTL output available for external
control or indication. Limit lines are only available in rectilinear formats.
Remote programming
Interface
HP-IB interface operates to IEEE 488.2 and SCPI
standard interface commands.
Pass control
Allows the analyzer to request control of the HP-IB (when
an active controller is present) output to a
plotter or printer.
System controller
Lets the analyzer become the controller on the HP-IB bus
to directly control a plotter or a printer.
Data transfer formats
•Binary (internal 48-bit floating point complex format)
•ASCII
•32- or 64-bit IEEE 754 floating point format
•Mass memory transfer commands allow file transfer
between external controller and analyzer.
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Characteristics
Measurement sweep times
HP 8711B HP 8713B
fwd cycle fwd cycle
Medium IF BW 132 159 182 223
Wide IF BW 64 72 118 159
CF=177 MHz, 51 59 68 87
Span=200 MHz
Determining optimal sweep speed and
dynamic range
Dynamic range, sweep time and IF Bandwidth are interdependent quantities. When sweep time is reduced, dynamic
range tends to decrease. The application requirement
determines the appropriate tradeoff between sweep speed
and dynamic range. The following charts will help in making these tradeoffs. All data determined from preset conditions, except as noted.
Determining automated test
configuration
The following charts can help you decide on a system configuration for an automated test. For example, you may
need to determine whether transferring data to
an external computer or using the built-in IBASIC capabilities.
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Characteristics
Trace transfer time (in milliseconds)
Number of points
Format 51 201 401 1601
Corrected (Int, 16) 26 31 39 85
Corrected (Real, 64) 32 65 97 330
Corrected (ASCII) 105 364 713 3000
Formatted (Real, 64) 38 59 98 335
Formatted (ASCII) 60 199 390 1510
Entering HP 8711 data into a HP BASIC workstation
(HP 735/125)
Number of points
Format 51 201 401 1601
Corrected (Int, 16) 28 30 38 102
Corrected (Real, 32) 38 100 182 675
Corrected (Real, 64) 36 90 161 593
Corrected (ASCII) 130 470 923 3600
Formatted (Real, 64) 28 60 102 354
Formatted (ASCII) 75 254 492 1900
Entering HP 8711 data into a PC (HP Vectra VL2 4/66)
Number of points
Format 51 201 401 1601
Corrected (Real, 64) 32 65 97 330
Formatted (Real, 64) 38 59 98 335
Entering data from IBASIC
Speed of common IBASIC operations
(in microseconds)
Platform
Operation HP 871X 80486DX
IBASIC 33 MHz
int16 ADD 182 35
int16 SUB 200 36
int16 MUL 219 39
int16 DIV 860 124
float64 ADD 366 94
float64 SUB 346 93
float64 MUL 384 92
float64 DIV 502 95
HP 8713B dynamic range vs IF BW (typical)
IF bandwidth Narrowband dynamic range
Wide (6500 Hz) 70 dB typical
Medium (3700Hz) 90 dB typical
Narrow (250 Hz) 105 dB typical
Fine (15 Hz) 110 dB typical
REAR PANEL
FRONT PANEL
CRT
Reflected
Input A
Input R*
Input R
Input B*
Input B
Reference
Incident
Transmitted
To Processor and Display
AUX Input
External Detectors
X
Y
RF
Source
RF Out
RF In
Device
Under Test
= Narrowband Detector
= Broadband Detector
Y
X
HP 8711B/8713B block diagram
Measurement calibration
Calibration significantly reduces measurement uncertainty
due to errors caused by system directivity, source match,
reflection tracking and crosstalk. These analyzers reduce
systematic errors with a built-in calibration so that measurements can be made on many devices without performing a user calibration. For greater accuracy, especially for
special test setups, the analyzers offer one-port reflection
calibration to remove
reflection errors, a response calibration to remove transmission tracking error and a response and
isolation calibration to remove transmission
tracking and crosstalk errors.
The interpolated mode recalculates the error coefficients
when the test frequencies or the number
of points are changed. The resulting frequency span must
be equal to or less than the user calibration
frequency span. System performance is not specified
for measurements with interpolated error correction
applied.
Calibrations available
Transmission measurements
Normalization
Simultaneous magnitude and phase correction of frequency response errors for transmission measurements.
Requires a through connection. Used for both narrowband
and broadband measurements. Does not support interpolation.
Response
Simultaneous magnitude and phase correction
of frequency response errors for transmission measurements. Requires a through connection.
Response and isolation
Compensates for frequency response and crosstalk errors.
Requires a load termination on reflection
and transmission ports and a through connection.
Reflection Measurements
One-port calibration
Calibrates reflection port to correct directivity,
tracking and source match errors. Requires an
open, short, and load.
Calibration kits
Data for several standard calibration kits are stored
in the instrument for use by calibration routines.
They include:
•3.5 mm (choose HP 85033C or HP 85033D)
•type-F 75 ohm (choose HP 85039A)
•type-N 50 ohm (choose HP 85032B/E)
•type-N 75 ohm (choose HP 85036B/E)
In addition you can also describe the standards (for example, open-circuit capacitance coefficients, offset short
length, or fixed loads) of a user-defined kit.
The following calibration kits available from HP contain
precision standards in many different connector types. For
further information, consult the
RF Economy Network
Analyzer Configuration Guide, HP literature number
5962-9928E.
HP 85032B/E 50 ohm type-N calibration kit
Contains precision 50 ohm type-N standards used to calibrate the analyzer to measure of devices with 50 ohm type-N
connectors. E versions do not contain adaptors or female
standards.
HP 85036B/E 75 ohm type-N calibration kit
Contains precision 75 ohm type-N standards to calibrate
the analyzer to measure of devices with 75 ohm type-N connectors. E versions do not contain adaptors or female standards.
HP 85039A type-F calibration kit
Contains 75 ohm type-F standards to calibrate the
analyzer to measure devices with type-F connectors.
HP 85033D Option 001 3.5 mm calibration kit
Contains precision 3.5 mm standards to calibrate the analyzer to measure devices with 3.5 mm or SMSA
connectors.
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Calibration
Standard options
AM delay (Option 1DA – 50 ohms, or
Option 1DB – 75 ohms)
This option adds amplitude modulation group delay capability, which allows measurements of group delay through
frequency-translation devices such as tuners
or mixers. Using two external scalar detectors
(HP 86200B or HP 86201B) and a power splitter (all included) this option measures group delay in any device that
does not have limiting circuits, saturated amplifiers, or
automatic gain control.
Aperture 55.56 kHz
Resolution 1 ns /division
Accuracy
3
±4 ns
Delay range 30 msec, (9000 m)
Amplitude range –10 to + 13 dBm (typical)
Change from calibration power Delay
0 to 10 dB ±10 ns
10 to 20 dB ±20 ns
AM delay dynamic accuracy (typical)
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75 ohms (Option 1EC)
Provides 75 ohm system impedance.
IBASIC (Option 1C2)
This option adds a resident IBASIC system controller, facilitating automated measurements and control of other
devices. Using keystroke recording for the simplest applications, or an optional keyboard to write complex control
and calculation programs, IBASIC improves productivity by
customizing your measurements.
Step attenuator (Option 1E1)
This option adds a built-in 60 dB step attenuator, extending
the source minimum power to –60 dBm.
Fault location and structural return loss software
(Option 100)
For fully characterizing cable performance, providing both
fault location and structural return loss. Structural return
loss is a special case of return loss measurements. Physical
damage of cable, by handling or manufacturing process,
causes reflections. Structural return loss occurs when
these periodic reflections sum at half-wavelength spacing
and reflect the input signal.
Special options
Switching test sets (Special Option K02)
Switching test sets enhance productivity by allowing multiple measurements with a single connection to
the device under test. They are available in several
configurations. Call your local HP sales office for
more information.
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Options
3. Specified at 0 dBm, 16 averages, well-matched device, normalized.
4. Normalized at +10 dBm
Front panel connectors
Connector type type-N female
Impedance 50 ohms (standard)
75 ohms (Option 1EC)
Probe power +15V 200 mA
–12.6V 250 mA
Rear panel connectors
External reference 10 MHz, > –5 dBm,
50 ohm BNC
Auxiliary input
The auxiliary input measures the DC level at each sweep
point. If the slew rate on this input exceeds
700 mV/msec, increased measurement errors will result.
Calibrated range ±10V
Accuracy ±(3 % or reading +20 mV)
Damage level >15 Vdc
External trigger
Triggers on a negative TTL transition or contact closure to
ground.
Limit test output
Provides an open collector TTL high signal. The output is
pulled low when the limit test fails.
User TTL input/output
Provides a bi-directional open collector TTL signal that can
be accessed by IBASIC.
Video output
Provides an RS-343A compatible multisync video signal.
Pixel rate is 33.3 MHz, vertical rate is 60 Hz, and horizontal
rate is 24.1 kHz. Output is not compatible with EGA or
VGA monitors.
HP-IB
Allows communications with compatible devices including
external controllers, printers, plotters, disk drives, and
power meters.
X and Y external detector inputs
Provides for two external detector inputs.
See HP 86200B and 86201B Technical Specifications,
HP literature number 5962-9931E.
Parallel port
This 25-pin female connector is used with parallel (or
Centronics interface) peripherals such as printers and plotters. It can also be used as a general-purpose I/O port, with
control provided by IBASIC.
RS-232C
This 9-pin male connector is used with serial peripherals
such as printers and plotters.
DIN keyboard
This connector is used for adding an IBM PC-AT
compatible keyboard for titles, remote front-panel
operation, and for IBASIC programming (Option 1C2).
Line power
47 to 60 Hz
115V nominal (90V to 132V) or 230V nominal
(198V to 264V)
230 VA max. A three-wire ground is required.
Environmental characteristics
General conditions
RFI and EMI susceptibility defined by CISPR Publication
11.
ESD (electrostatic discharge) should be minimized by the
use of static-safe work procedures and an antistatic bench
mat (such as an HP 92175T).
The sealed flexible rubber keypad protects key contacts
from dust, but the environment should be as dust-free as
possible for optimal reliability.
Operating environment
Temperature 0° to 55° C
Humidity 5% to 95% at 40° C
(noncondensing)
Altitude 0 to 4,500 meters (15,000 feet)
Storage conditions
Temperature –40° Cto +70° C
Humidity 0 to 90% relative at +65° C
(noncondensing)
Altitude 0 to 15,240 meters (50,000 feet)
Cabinet dimensions
The following dimensions exclude front and rear panel
protrusion:
179 mm H x 425 mm W x 514 mm D
(7.0 in x 16.75 in x 20.25 in)
Weight
Net 20.5 kg
Shipping 30 kg
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General characteristics
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If you do not have access to the internet please contact one of the HP centers listed below and they will direct
you to your nearest
HP representative.
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Canada:
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Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5G1
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Europe:
Hewlett-Packard
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P.O. Box 999
1180 AZ Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Japan:
Yokogawa-Hewlett-Packard Ltd.
Measurement Assistance Center
9-1, Takakura-Cho, Hachioji-Shi,
Tokyo 192, Japan
(81) 426 48 3860
Latin America:
Hewlett-Packard
Latin American Region Headquarters
5200 Blue Lagoon Drive, 9th Floor
Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A.
(305) 267 4245/4220
Australia/New Zealand:
Hewlett-Packard Australia Ltd.
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Blackburn, Victoria 3130, Australia
131 347 Ext. 2902
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1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay,
Hong Kong
(852) 2599 7070
Data Subject to Change
Copyright © 1995
Hewlett-Packard Company
Printed in U.S.A. 8/95
5964-0111E
This document describes the system performance of the HP 8711B and 8713B
50 ohm and 75 ohm (Option 1EC) network analyzers, and provides two kinds
of information:
Specifications describe the instrument’s warranted performance over the
temperature range of 25° ±5° C, unless otherwise stated.
Supplemental characteristics are typical but nonwarranted performance
parameters. These are denoted as “typical,” “nominal” or “approximate.”
Test hardware includes the following:
Network analyzer: HP 8711B or 8713B
Calibration kit: HP 85032E (50 ohm)
HP 85036E (75 ohm)
Test port cable: HP part number 8120-6469 (50 ohm)
HP part number 8120-6468 (75 ohm)
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