Agilent E8361C Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Agilent Technologies

PNA Series Network Analyzers

E8361A/C

Manufacturing Part Number: E8361-90007

Printed in USA

Print Date: October 3, 2008

Supersedes: September 8, 2008

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Technical Specifications for the E8361A/C (Rev. 2008-10-03)

Definitions....................................................................................................................................3

Corrected System Performance .................................................................................................4

Table 1. System Dynamic Range............................................................................................................. 4

E8361A/C Corrected System Performance with 1.85mm Connectors ............................................. 6

Table 2. 85058B Calibration Kit E8361A/C - Standard Configuration and

Standard Power Range

Table 3. 85058B Calibration Kit E8361A/C - Fully Optioned (Option 014,
UNL, 016, 080, and 081

Table 4. N4694A Electronic Calibration Module E8361A/C - Standard Configuration and
Standard Power Range

Table 5. N4694A Electronic Calibration Module E8361A/C - Fully Optioned (Option 014,
UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

E8361A/C Corrected System Performance with 2.4mm Connectors ............................................. 26

Table 6. 85056A Calibration Kit E8361A/C - Standard Configuration and

Standard Power Range

Table 7. 85056A Calibration Kit E8361A/C - Fully Optioned (Option 014,
UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

Table 8. N4693A Electronic Calibration Module E8361A/C - Standard
Configuration and Standard Power Range

Table 9. N4693A Electronic Calibration Module E8361A/C - Fully
Optioned (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

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Table 10. Uncorrected System Performance ..............................................................................38

Table 11. Test Port Output.........................................................................................................42

Table 12: Test Port Input ...........................................................................................................46

Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specification) ............................................................................54

Table 14. Test Port Input (Group Delay) ...................................................................................72

General Information.................................................................................................................73

Table 15. Miscellaneous Information................................................................................................... 73

Table 16. Front Panel Information ........................................................................................................73

Table 17. Rear Panel Information.......................................................................................................... 73

Table 18. Analyzer Dimensions and Weight...................................................................................... 76

Measurement Throughput Summary .....................................................................................77

Table 19 Typical Cycle Time (ms) for Measurement Completion .............................................77

Table 20. Cycle Time vs IF Bandwidth............................................................................................... 78

Table 21. Cycle Time vs Number of Points .......................................................................................78

Table 22. Data Transfer Time (ms)....................................................................................................... 79

Table 23: Measurement Receiver Inputs (Rcvr A In, Rcvr B In)................................................ 80

Table 25: Reference Outputs (Reference 1 Source Out, Reference 2 Source Out) ...............81

Table 26: Source Outputs (Port 1 Source Out, Port 2 Source Out)............................................. 82

Table 27: Coupler Inputs (Port 1 Cplr Thru, Port 2 Cplr Thru)................................................... 83

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Table 28: Coupler Outputs (Port 1 Cplr Arm, Port 2 Cplr Arm)................................................. 83

Test Set Block Diagrams ..........................................................................................................84

E8361A/C - Standard Configuration and Standard Power Range......................................................... 84

E8361A/C - Option UNL Standard Configuration with Extended Power Range and

Bias - Tees............................................................................................................................................. 84

E8361A/C - Option UNL Standard Configuration with Extended Power Range and

Bias - Tees, and Option 016, Receiver Attenuators .............................................................................. 85

Test Set with Option 014 Block Diagrams..............................................................................86

E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set and Standard Power Range ....................................... 86

E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set and Standard Power Range, and Option 081

Reference Channel Transfer Switch...................................................................................................... 87

E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set, and Option UNL Extended Power Range and

Bias - Tees............................................................................................................................................. 88

E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set, and Option UNL Extended Power Range and

Bias - Tees, and Option 081 Reference Channel Transfer Switch ........................................................ 89

E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set and Option UNL, Extended Power Range and

Bias - Tees and Option 016 Receiver Attenuators ................................................................................ 90

E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set, and Option UNL Extended Power Range and
Bias - Tees, and Option 016 Receiver Attenuators, and Option 081 Reference Channel

Transfer Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 91

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Definitions

All specifications and characteristics apply over a 25 °C ±5 °C range (unless otherwise stated) and 90 minutes
after the instrument has been turned on.

Specification (spec.): Warranted performance. Specifications include guardbands to account for the expected
statistical performance distribution, measurement uncertainties, and changes in performance due to
environmental conditions.

Characteristic (char.): A performance parameter that the product is expected to meet before it leaves the
factory, but that is not verified in the field and is not covered by the product warranty. A characteristic includes
the same guardbands as a specification.

Typical (typ.): Expected performance of an average unit which does not include guardbands. It is not covered
by the product warranty.

Nominal (nom.): A general, descriptive term that does not imply a level of performance. It is not covered by the
product warranty.

Calibration: The process of measuring known standards to characterize a network analyzer's systematic
(repeatable) errors.

Corrected (residual): Indicates performance after error correction (calibration). It is determined by the quality of
calibration standards and how well "known" they are, plus system repeatability, stability, and noise.

Uncorrected (raw): Indicates instrument performance without error correction. The uncorrected performance
affects the stability of a calibration.

Standard: When referring to the analyzer, this includes no options unless noted otherwise.

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Corrected System Performance

The specifications in this section apply for measurements made with the E8361A/C analyzer with the following
conditions:

Table 1. System Dynamic Range

Description Specification

Dynamic Range (in a 10 Hz BW)
Standard Configuration
(E8361A/C - Standard)

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 500 MHz

500 MHz to 750 MHz 112 NA -­750 MHz to 2 GHz 111 NA -­2 GHz to 10 GHz 111 NA -­10 GHz to 24 GHz 114 NA -­24 GHz to 30 GHz 103 NA -­30 GHz to 40 GHz 104 NA -­40 GHz to 45 GHz 96 NA -­45 GHz to 50 GHz 100 NA -­50 GHz to 60 GHz 97 NA -­60 GHz to 67 GHz 94 NA -­67 GHz to 70 GHz

Configurable Test Set
(E8361A/C - Option 014 or Option 014 and 080)

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 500 MHz
500 MHz to 750 MHz 112 125.5 -­750 MHz to 2 GHz 111 125.5 --
2 GHz to 10 GHz 111 125 -­10 GHz to 24 GHz 112 128 -­24 GHz to 30 GHz 101 117.5
30 GHz to 40 GHz 102 115
40 GHz to 45 GHz 94 109
45 GHz to 50 GHz 98 110.5
50 GHz to 60 GHz 95 107
60 GHz to 67 GHz 90 101
67 GHz to 70 GHz

• 10 Hz IF bandwidth

• No averaging applied to data

(dB) at Test

b

Port

d

61 (typical) NA

e

87 NA --

d

94 (typical) NA --

d

61 (typical) 99 (typical) --

e

87 102 --

d

90 (typical) 100 (typical)

a

Typical (dB) at Direct
Receiver Access Input

Supplemental Information

c

Option 016 degrades performance
by 2 dB.

Option 016 degrades performance
by 3 dB.

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Table 1. System Dynamic Range

Description

Specification

(dB) at Test
Port

a

b

(Continued)

Typical (dB) at Direct
Receiver Access Input

Supplemental Information

c

Configurable Test Set & Extended Power Range
(E8361A/C - Option 014 & UNL or Option 014 & UNL & 080)

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 500 MHz

d

61 (typical) 99 (typical) --

e

87 102 --

500 MHz to 750 MHz 112 125.5 -­750 MHz to 2 GHz 111 124 -­2 GHz to 10 GHz 111 124 -­10 GHz to 24 GHz 112 125 -­24 GHz to 30 GHz 101 114.5
30 GHz to 40 GHz 99 112

Option 016 degrades performance
by 2 dB.

40 GHz to 45 GHz 92 105
45 GHz to 50 GHz 94 106.5
50 GHz to 60 GHz 91 103
60 GHz to 67 GHz 84 95
67 GHz to 70 GHz

a

The system dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the noise floor and the source maximum output power. System
Dynamic Range is a specification when the source is set to Port 1, and a characteristic when the source is set to Port 2. The effective
dynamic range must take measurement uncertainties and interfering signals into account as well as the insertion loss resulting from a thru
cable connected between Port 1 and Port 2..

b

The test port system dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the test port noise floor and the source maximum output
power. The effective dynamic range must take measurement uncertainties and interfering signals into account as well as the insertion loss
resulting from a thru cable connected between Port 1 and Port 2..

c

The direct receiver access input system dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the receiver access input noise floor and
the source maximum output power. The effective dynamic range must take measurement uncertainties and interfering signals into account.
This set-up should only be used when the receiver input will never exceed its damage level. When the analyzer is in segment sweep mode,
the analyzer can have predefined frequency segments which will output a higher power level when the extended dynamic range is required
(i.e. devices with high insertion loss), and reduced power when receiver damage may occur (i.e. devices with low insertion loss). The
extended range is only available in one-path transmission measurements.

d

Typical performance.

e

May be limited to 100 dB at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals. Methods are available to regain the
full dynamic range.

d

84 (typical) 94 (typical)

Option 016 degrades performance
by 3 dB.

Note: This E8361A/C document does NOT provide technical specifications for Receiver Dynamic Range.

Note: This E8361A/C document provides technical specifications for the following calibration kits and Ecal

modules only: 85056A, 85058B, N4693A, N4694A. Please download our free Uncertainty Calculator from
http://www.agilent.com/find/na_calculator

to generate the curves for your PNA setup.

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E8361A/C Corrected System Performance with 1.85mm Connectors

Table 2. 85058B Calibration Kit

E8361A/C - Standard Configuration and Standard Power Range

Applies to the E8361A/C analyzers, 85058B (1.85mm) calibration kit, N4697F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port calibration. Also
applies to the following condition:

Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature

Directivity 35 35 41 38
Source Match 34 34 44 40
Load Match 35 35 41 37
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

1

Typical performance.

Directivity 37 37 34 34
Source Match 34 34 44 40
Load Match 34 35 41 37
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

Specification (dB) Description
10 to
45 MHz

±0.019
+0.02/°C
±0.164
+0.02/°C

Specification (dB) Description
20 to
35 GHz

±0.019
+0.02/°C
±0.164
+0.02/°C

1

2 GHz

±0.019
+0.02/°C
±0.081
+0.02/°C

35 to
50 GHz

±0.019
+0.02/°C
±0.081
+0.02/°C

45 MHz to

2 to
10 GHz

±0.010
+0.02/°C
±0.036
+0.02/°C

50 to
60 GHz

±0.010
+0.02/°C
±0.036
+0.02/°C

10 to
20 GHz

±0.033
+0.03/°C
±0.063
+0.03/°C

60 to
67 GHz

±0.033
+0.03/°C
±0.063
+0.03/°C

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NOTE: The following graphs also apply to the “C” model of the analyzer.
Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)

1

Typical performance.

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1

Typical performance.

8

Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)

1

Typical performance.

9

1

Typical performance.

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Table 3. 85058B Calibration Kit
E8361A/C - Fully Optioned (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode, and Reference Channel
Transfer Switch

Applies to the, E8361A/C analyzers, 85058B (1.85mm) calibration kit, N4697F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port calibration. Also
applies to the following condition:

Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature

Directivity 35 35 41 38
Source Match 34 34 44 40
Load Match 34 35 41 37
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

1

Typical performance.

Directivity 37 37 34 34
Source Match 34 34 44 40
Load Match 34 35 41 37
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

Specification (dB) Description
10 to
45 MHz

±0.019
+0.02/°C
±0.177
+0.02/°C

Specification (dB) Description
20 to
35 GHz

±0.019
+0.02/°C
±0.177
+0.02/°C

1

45 MHz to
2 GHz

±0.019
+0.02/°C
±0.093
+0.02/°C

35 to
50 GHz

±0.019
+0.02/°C
±0.093
+0.02/°C

2 to
10 GHz

±0.010
+0.02/°C
±0.053
+0.02/°C

50 to
60 GHz

±0.010
+0.02/°C
±0.053
+0.02/°C

10 to
20 GHz

±0.033
+0.03/°C
±0.096
+0.03/°C

60 to
67 GHz

±0.033
+0.03/°C
±0.096
+0.03/°C

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NOTE: The following graphs also apply to the “C” model of the analyzer.
Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)

* Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode,
and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

1

Typical performance.

12

* Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode,
and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

1 Typical performance.

13

Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)

* Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode,
and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

1

Typical performance.

14

* Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode,
and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

1

Typical performance.

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Table 4. N4694A Electronic Calibration Module
E8361A/C - Standard Configuration and Standard Power Range

Applies to the, E8361A/C analyzers, N4694A (1.85mm) ECal module, N4697F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port calibration. Also
applies to the following condition:

Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature

Directivity 33 50 50 46
Source Match 25 38 39 35
Load Match 30 39 40 38
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

Directivity 44 42 41 38
Source Match 25 38 39 35
Load Match 30 39 40 38
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

Typical (dB) Specification (dB) Description
10 to
200 MHz

±0.050
+0.02/°C
±0.255
+0.02/°C

Specification (dB) Description
30 to
40 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C
±0.105
+0.02/°C

1

200 MHz to
2 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C
±0.118
+0.02/°C

40 to
50 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C
±0.118
+0.02/°C

2 to
20 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C
±0.135
+0.02/°C

50 to
60 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C
±0.135
+0.02/°C

20 to
30 GHz

±0.050
+0.03/°C
±0.139
+0.03/°C

60 to
67 GHz

±0.050
+0.03/°C
±0.139
+0.03/°C

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NOTE: The following graphs also apply to the “C” model of the analyzer.
Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)

1

Typical performance.

17

1

Typical performance.

18

Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)

1

Typical performance.

19

1

Typical performance.

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Table 5. N4694A Electronic Calibration Module
E8361A/C - Fully Optioned (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode, and Reference Channel
Transfer Switch

Applies to the, E8361A/C analyzers, N4694A (1.85mm) ECal module, N4697F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port calibration. Also
applies to the following condition:

Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature

Directivity 33 50 50 46
Source Match 25 38 39 35
Load Match 30 39 39 38
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

1

Typical performance.

Directivity 44 42 41 38
Source Match 25 38 39 35
Load Match 30 39 39 38
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

Typical (dB) Specification (dB) Description
10 to
200 MHz

±0.050
+0.02/°C
±0.260
+0.02/°C

Specification (dB) Description
30 to
40 GHz

±0.050
+0.02/°C
±0.260
+0.02/°C

1

200 MHz to
2 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C
±0.121
+0.02/°C

40 to
50 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C
±0.121
+0.02/°C

2 to
20 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C
±0.139
+0.02/°C

50 to
60 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C
±0.139
+0.02/°C

20 to
30 GHz

±0.050
+0.03/°C
±0.138
+0.03/°C

60 to
67 GHz

±0.050
+0.03/°C
±0.138
+0.03/°C

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NOTE: The following graphs also apply to the “C” model of the analyzer.
Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)

* Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode,
and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

1

Typical performance.

22

* Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode,
and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

1

Typical performance.

23

Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)

* Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode,
and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

1

Typical performance.

24

* Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode,
and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

1

Typical performance.

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This document does not present specifications for the 85058E Calibration Kit. Please download our free
Uncertainty Calculator from http://www.agilent.com/find/na_calculator
85058E Calibration Kit or your PNA setup. View the equations

used to generate the uncertainty curve.

to generate the data and curves for the

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E8361A/C Corrected System Performance with 2.4mm Connectors

Table 6. 85056A Calibration Kit

E8361A/C - Standard Configuration and Standard Power Range

Applies to the E8361A/C analyzers, 85056A (2.4mm) Calibration Kit, 85133F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port calibration. (2.4 mm
connectors are mateable with 1.85 mm connectors.) Also applies to the following condition:

Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature

Specification (dB) Description
45 MHz to
2 GHz

Directivity 42 42 38 36
Source Match 41 38 33 31
Load Match 42 42 37 35
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

±0.001
+0.02/°C
±0.035
+0.02/°C

2 to
20 GHz

±0.008
+0.02/°C
±0.060
+0.02/°C

20 to
40 GHz

±0.020
+0.02/°C
±0.146
+0.02/°C

40 to
50 GHz

±0.027
+0.03/°C
±0.181
+0.03/°C

26

NOTE: The following graphs also apply to the “C” model of the analyzer.
Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)

27

Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)

28

Table 7. 85056A Calibration Kit
E8361A/C - Fully Optioned (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode, and Reference Channel
Transfer Switch

Applies to the, E8361A/C analyzers, 85056A (2.4mm) Calibration Kit, 85133F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port calibration. (2.4
mm connectors are mateable with 1.85 mm connectors.) Also applies to the following condition:

Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature

Directivity 42 42 38 36
Source Match 41 38 33 31
Load Match 42 41 37 35
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

Specification (dB) Description
45 MHz to
2 GHz

±0.001
+0.02/°C
±0.040
+0.02/°C

2 to
20 GHz

±0.008
+0.02/°C
±0.086
+0.02/°C

20 to
40 GHz

±0.020
+0.02/°C
±0.123
+0.02/°C

40 to
50 GHz

±0.027
+0.03/°C
±0.155
+0.03/°C

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NOTE: The following graphs also apply to the “C” model of the analyzer.
Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)

* Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset
Mode, and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (E8361A/C - Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

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Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)

* Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset
Mode, and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (E8361A/C - Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

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Table 8. N4693A Electronic Calibration Module
E8361A/C - Standard Configuration and Standard Power Range

Applies to the, E8361A/C analyzers, N4693A (2.4mm) Electronic Calibration Module, 85133F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port
calibration. (2.4 mm connectors are mateable with 1.85 mm connectors.)

Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature

Typical (dB) Specification (dB) Description

10 to
200 MHz

Directivity 32 55 49 43 41
Source Match 25 46 42 35 30
Load Match 24 43 41 37 36
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

±0.05

+0.02/°C

±0.10

+0.02/°C

200 MHz to
2 GHz

±0.030
+0.02/°C

±0.059
+0.02/°C

Also applies to the following condition:

2 to
20 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C

±0.079
+0.02/°C

20 to
40 GHz

±0.060
+0.02/°C

±0.110
+0.02/°C

40 to
50 GHz

±0.080
+0.03/°C

±0.125
+0.03/°C

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NOTE: The following graphs also apply to the “C” model of the analyzer.
Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)

33

Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)

34

Table 9. N4693A Electronic Calibration Module
E8361A/C - Fully Optioned (Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode, and Reference Channel
Transfer Switch

Applies to the, E8361A/C analyzers, N4693A(2.4mm) Electronic Calibration Module, 85133F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port
calibration. (2.4 mm connectors are mateable with 1.85 mm connectors.)

Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature

Description

Directivity 32 55 49 43 41
Source Match 25 46 42 35 30
Load Match 24 43 41 37 36
Reflection Tracking

Transmission Tracking

Also applies to the following condition:

Typical (dB) Specification

(dB)

10 to
200 MHz

±0.05

+0.02/°C

±0.10

+0.02/°C

200 MHz to
2 GHz

±0.030
+0.02/°C

±0.060
+0.02/°C

2 to
20 GHz

±0.040
+0.02/°C

±0.082
+0.02/°C

20 to
40 GHz

±0.060
+0.02/°C

±0.106
+0.02/°C

40 to
50 GHz

±0.080
+0.03/°C

±0.121
+0.03/°C

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NOTE: The following graphs also apply to the “C” model of the analyzer.
Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)

*

Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode,

and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (E8361A/C - Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

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Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)

*

Configurable Test Set, Extended Power Range & Bias-Tees, Receiver Attenuators, Frequency Offset Mode,

and Reference Channel Transfer Switch (E8361A/C - Option 014, UNL, 016, 080, and 081)

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This document does not present specifications for the 85056D or 85056K Calibration Kit. Please download our
free Uncertainty Calculator from http://www.agilent.com/find/na_calculator
the 85056D or 85056K Calibration Kit or your PNA setup. View the equations
curve

to generate the data and curves for

used to generate the uncertainty

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a

Table 10. Uncorrected System Performance

Specifications apply over environmental temperature of 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from the calibration temperature

Description Specification Supplemental Information
Directivity

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 2 GHz 24 dB 27 dB
2 GHz to 10 GHz 20 dB 24 dB
10 GHz to 20 GHz 16 dB 20 dB
20 GHz to 30 GHz 14 dB 17 dB
30 GHz to 50 GHz 13 dB 17 dB
50 GHz to 60 GHz 13 dB 17 dB
60 GHz to 67 GHz 10 dB 18 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz

Source Match - Standard

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 2 GHz 18 dB 23 dB
2 GHz to 10 GHz 14 dB 18 dB
10 GHz to 20 GHz 12 dB 15 dB
20 GHz to 30 GHz 8 dB 11.5 dB
30 GHz to 40 GHz 7.5 dB 10 dB
40 GHz to 45 GHz 8 dB 11 dB
45 GHz to 50 GHz 7 dB 10 dB
50 GHz to 60 GHz 6 dB 8.5 dB
60 GHz to 67 GHz 5.5 dB 7.5 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz

Source Match - Option 014

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 2 GHz 17 dB 21 dB
2 GHz to 10 GHz 12 dB 17 dB
10 GHz to 20 GHz 11 dB 14 dB
20 GHz to 30 GHz 10 dB 13 dB
30 GHz to 40 GHz 8.5 dB 11 dB
40 GHz to 45 GHz 8.5 dB 11 dB
45 GHz to 50 GHz 8.5 dB 11.5 dB
50 GHz to 60 GHz 6.5 dB 9 dB
60 GHz to 67 GHz 6 dB 8.5 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz

b

-- 22 dB

b

-- 14 dB

b

-- 7 dB

b

-- 7.5 dB

b

-- 7 dB

b

-- 8.5 dB

typical:

typical:

typical:

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Table 10. Uncorrected System Performancea (Continued)

Description Specification Supplemental Information
Source Match - UNL & 014

10 MHz to 45 MHz

b

-- 5 dB

45 MHz to 2 GHz 15 dB 20 dB
2 GHz to 10 GHz 9 dB 13 dB
10 GHz to 20 GHz 7.5 dB 10.5 dB
20 GHz to 30 GHz 8.5 dB 11 dB
30 GHz to 40 GHz 8 dB 11 dB
40 GHz to 45 GHz 8.5 dB 12 dB
45 GHz to 50 GHz 8 dB 12 dB
50 GHz to 60 GHz 7 dB 11 dB
60 GHz to 67 GHz 6 dB 10 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz

b

-- 10 dB

Load Match - Standard

10 MHz to 45 MHz

b

-- 5.5 dB

45 MHz to 2 GHz 9 dB 10 dB
2 GHz to 10 GHz 9 dB 11 dB
10 GHz to 20 GHz 8.5 dB 10 dB
20 GHz to 30 GHz 7 dB 9 dB
30 GHz to 40 GHz 6 dB 8 dB
40 GHz to 45 GHz 6.5 dB 9 dB
45 GHz to 50 GHz 6.5 dB 8.5 dB
50 GHz to 60 GHz 5.5 dB 7.5 dB
60 GHz to 67 GHz 5.5 dB 7.5 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz

b

-- 5 dB

Load Match - Option 014

10 MHz to 45 MHz

b

-- 5.5 dB

45 MHz to 2 GHz 8.5 dB 10 dB
2 GHz to 10 GHz 8 dB 10 dB
10 GHz to 20 GHz 8 dB 10 dB
20 GHz to 30 GHz 7.5 dB 10 dB
30 GHz to 40 GHz 7 dB 9.5 dB
40 GHz to 45 GHz 7.5 dB 9.5 dB
45 GHz to 50 GHz 7.5 dB 10 dB
50 GHz to 60 GHz 6 dB 8.5 dB
60 GHz to 67 GHz 6 dB 8.5 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz

b

-- 5 dB

typical:

typical:

typical:

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Table 10. Uncorrected System Performancea (Continued)

Description
Load Match - Option UNL & 014

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 2 GHz 8.5 dB 10 dB
2 GHz to 10 GHz 7 dB 9 dB
10 GHz to 20 GHz 6 dB 9 dB
20 GHz to 30 GHz 7.5 dB 11 dB
30 GHz to 40 GHz 8 dB 11.5 dB
40 GHz to 45 GHz 8 dB 12 dB
45 GHz to 50 GHz 8 dB 12 dB
50 GHz to 60 GHz 7.5 dB 11.5 dB
60 GHz to 67 GHz 6 dB 10 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz

Reflection Tracking

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- ±1.5 dB
45 MHz to 20 GHz -- ±1.5 dB
20 GHz to 40 GHz -- ±2.0 dB
40 GHz to 50 GHz -- ±2.0 dB
50 GHz to 67 GHz -- ±3.0 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz -- ±4.5 dB

Transmission Tracking

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- ±1.5 dB
45 MHz to 20 GHz -- ±1.5 dB
20 GHz to 40 GHz -- ±2.0 dB
40 GHz to 50 GHz -- ±2.0 dB
50 GHz to 67 GHz -- ±3.0 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz -- ±4.5 dB

Crosstalkd - Standard

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 500 MHz -87 dB -­500 MHz to 2 GHz -110 dB -­2 GHz to 10 GHz -105 dB -­10 GHz to 24 GHz -111 dB -­24 GHz to 30 GHz -106 dB -­30 GHz to 40 GHz -104 dB -­40 GHz to 45 GHz -98 dB -­45 GHz to 50 GHz -100 dB -­50 GHz to 60 GHz -97 dB -­60 GHz to 67 GHz -94 dB -­67 GHz to 70 GHz

Specification Supplemental Information

b

-- 6 dB

b

-- 13 dB

--

c

--

b

-- -63 dB

b

-- -94 dB

typical:

typical:

typical:

typical:

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Table 10. Uncorrected System Performancea (Continued)

Description
Crosstalkd - Option 014

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 500 MHz -87 dB -87 dB
500 MHz to 2 GHz -110 dB -110 dB
2 GHz to 10 GHz -105 dB -105 dB
10 GHz to 24 GHz -111 dB -111 dB
24 GHz to 30 GHz -104 dB -104 dB
30 GHz to 40 GHz -102 dB -102 dB
40 GHz to 45 GHz -96 dB -96 dB
45 GHz to 50 GHz -98 dB -98 dB
50 GHz to 60 GHz -95 dB -95 dB
60 GHz to 67 GHz -90 dB -90 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz

Crosstalkd - Option 014 & UNL

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 500 MHz -87 dB -87 dB
500 MHz to 2 GHz -110 dB -110 dB
2 GHz to 10 GHz -104 dB -104 dB
10 GHz to 24 GHz -108 dB -108 dB
24 GHz to 30 GHz -101 dB -101 dB
30 GHz to 40 GHz -99 dB -99 dB
40 GHz to 45 GHz -92 dB -92 dB
45 GHz to 50 GHz -94 dB -94 dB
50 GHz to 60 GHz -91 dB -91 dB
60 GHz to 67 GHz -84 dB -84 dB
67 GHz to 70 GHz

a

Specifications apply over environment temperature of 23°C +/- 3°C, with less than 1°C deviation from the calibration temperature.

b

Typical performance.

c

Transmission tracking performance noted here is normalized to the insertion loss characteristics of the cable used so that the indicated

performance is independent of the cable used.

d

Measurement conditions: normalized to a thru, measured with two shorts, 10 Hz IF bandwidth, averaging factor of 16, alternate mode,

source power set to the lesser of the maximum power out or the maximum receiver power.

e

0 Hz offset.

Specification Supplemental Information

b

-- -63 dB

b

-- -90 dB

b

-- -63 dB

b

-- -84 dB

typical (for Option 080 enablede)

typical (for Option 080 enablede)

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Table 11. Test Port Output

Description Specification Supplemental
Frequency Range

E8361A/C

10 MHz to 67 GHz

Error-free operation

User-settable range ­10 MHz to 70 GHz.

Performance above 67 GHz
is not measured or
guaranteed.

Nominal Power

E8361A/C -15 dBm -17 dBm --

Frequency Resolution

CW Accuracy

Frequency Stability

Power Level Accuracy

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
10 GHz
10 GHz to
20 GHz
20 GHz to
30 GHz
30 GHz to
40 GHz
40 GHz to
45 GHz
45 GHz to
50 GHz
50 GHz to
60 GHz
60 GHz to
67 GHz
67 GHz to
70 GHz

Power Level Linearity

Test reference is at the nominal power level (step attenuator at 0 dB)
10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
67 GHz
67 GHz to
70 GHz

b

b

b

b

c

Std and
Options
without UNL

1 Hz --

+/-1 ppm --

Standard Opt 014 Opt 014 & UNL

+/-1.5 dB
(typical)
+/-1.5 dB +/-1.5 dB +/-1.5 dB

+/-1.5 dB +/-1.5 dB +/-2.0 dB

+/-2.0 dB +/-2.0 dB +/-2.5 dB

+/-3.0 dB +/-3.0 dB +/-3 dB

+/-3.0 dB +/-3.0 dB +/-3 dB

+/-3.5 dB +/-3.5 dB +/-3.5 dB

+/-4.0 dB +/-4.0 dB +/-4.0 dB

+/-4.0 dB +/-4.0 dB +/-4.5 dB

+/-4.0 dB
(typical)

+/-1.0 dB for power<=-5 dBmg (typical) --

+/-1.0 dB for power<=-5 dBm

+/-1.0 dB for power<=-5 dBmg (typical) --

Options with UNL

a

+/-1.5 dB
(typical)

+/-4.0 dB
(typical)

d

+/-1.5 dB
(typical)

+/-4.5 dB
(typical)

g

--

+/-0.05 ppm. -10° to 70° C,
typical
maximum, typical

--

Variation from nominal
power in range 0 (step
attenuator at 0 dB)

Any Option

h

; +/-0.1 ppm/yr

i

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Table 11. Test Port Output (Continued)

Power Range
Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port
output signal may show non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

10 MHz to
45 MHz

45 MHz to
500 MHz

500 MHz to
750 MHz

750 MHz to
10 GHz

10 GHz to
30 GHz

30 GHz to
40 GHz

40 GHz to
45 GHz

45 GHz to
50 GHz

50 GHz to
60 GHz

60 GHz to
67 GHz

67 GHz to
70 GHz

Power Sweep Range (ALC)

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
750 MHz
750 GHz to
10 GHz
10 GHz to
30 GHz
30 GHz to
40 GHz
40 GHz to
45 GHz
45 GHz to
50 GHz
50 GHz to
60 GHz

a,e,f

Standard Opt 014 Opt 014 & UNL

-25 to

b

-9 dBm
(typical)

-25 to

-3 dBm

-25 to
0 dBm

-27 to

-1 dBm

-27 to

-2 dBm

-27 to

-1 dBm

-27 to

-7 dBm

-27 to

-1 dBm

-27 to

-3 dBm

-27 to

-5 dBm

-27 to

b

-5 dBm
(typical)

Standard Opt 014 Opt 014 & UNL

16 dB

b

(typical)
22 dB 22 dB 22 dB

-25 to

-9 dBm
(typical)

-25 to

-3 dBm

-25 to
0 dBm

-27 to

-1 dBm

-27 to

-3 dBm

-27 to

-2 dBm

-27 to

-8 dBm

-27 to

-2 dBm

-27 to

-4 dBm

-27 to

-7 dBm

-27 to

-7 dBm
(typical)

16 dB
(typical)

-75 to

-9 dBm
(typical)

-75 to

-3 dBm

-75 to
0 dBm

-77 to

-1 dBm

-77 to

-3 dBm

-77 to

-5 dBm

-77 to

-10 dBm

-77 to

-6 dBm

-77 to

-8 dBm

-77 to

-13 dBm

-77 to

-13 dBm
(typical)

16 dB
(typical)

25 dB 25 dB 25 dB

26 dB 26 dB 26 dB

25 dB 24 dB 24 dB

26 dB 25 dB 22 dB

20 dB 19 dB 17 dB

26 dB 25 dB 21 dB

24 dB 23 dB 19 dB

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

ALC range starts at
maximum leveled output
power and decreases by
power level indicated in the
table.

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Table 11. Test Port Output (Continued)

60 GHz to
67 GHz
67 GHz to
70 GHz

Power Resolution

Phase Noise

10 kHz offset from center frequency, nominal power at test port

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
10 GHz
10 GHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
70 GHz

10 kHz offset from center frequency, nominal power at test port - Option 080
enabled

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
10 GHz
10 GHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
70 GHz

100 kHz offset from center frequency, nominal power at test port

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
10 GHz
10 GHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
70 GHz

100 kHz offset from center frequency, nominal power at test port - Option 080
enabled

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
10 GHz
10 GHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
70 GHz

22 dB 20 dB 14 dB

22 dB

b

(typical)

0.01 dB

-- -- -- -80 dBc

20 dB
(typical)

14 dB
(typical)

-- -- -- -70 dBc

-- -- -- -60 dBc

-- -- -- -55 dBc

-- -- -- -80 dBc

-- -- -- -70 dBc

-- -- -- -60 dBc

-- -- -- -55 dBc

-- -- -- -90 dBc

-- -- -- -90 dBc

-- -- -- -85 dBc

-- -- -- -75 dBc

-- -- -- -85 dBc

-- -- -- -80 dBc

-- -- -- -70 dBc

-- -- -- -60 dBc

Any Option

typical:

typical:

typical:

typical:

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Table 11. Test Port Output (Continued)

1 MHz offset from center frequency, nominal power at test port

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
10 GHz
10 GHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
70 GHz

-- -- -- -115 dBc

-- -- -- -110 dBc

-- -- -- -105 dBc

-- -- -- -95 dBc

typical:

1 MHz offset from center frequency, nominal power at test port - Option 080
enabled

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
10 GHz
10 GHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
70 GHz

typical:

-- -- -- -110 dBc

-- -- -- -105 dBc

-- -- -- -95 dBc

-- -- -- -85 dBc

Harmonics (2nd or 3rd)

10 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
10 GHz
10 GHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
50 GHz
50 GHz to
60 GHz
60 GHz to
70 GHz

-- -- -- -10 dBc

-- -- -- -15 dBc

-- -- -- -23 dBc

-- -- -- -16 dBc

-- -- -- -13 dBc

-- -- -- -19 dBc

Any Option
typical:

Non-Harmonic Spurious (at Nominal Output Power)

10 MHz to
20 GHz
20 GHz to
70 GHz

a

Test port output is a specification when the source is set to Port 1, and a characteristic when the source is set to Port 2.

b

Typical performance.

c

Preset power.

d

Power Level Linearity is a specification when the source is set to Port 1, and a typical when the source is set to Port 2.

e

Test port power is specified into nominal 50 ohms.

f

Power to which the source can be set and phase lock is assured.

g

+/-1.6 dB for power>-5 dBm.

h

Assumes no variation in time.

i

Assumes no variation in temperature.

-- -- -- -50 dBc typical, for offset

frequency > 1 kHz

-- -- -- -30 dBc typical, for offset

frequency > 1 kHz

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Table 12: Test Port Input

Description Specification

Supplemental

Test Port Noise Floor
10 Hz IF Bandwidth

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 500 MHz
500 MHz to 2 GHz <-112 dBm <-112 dBm -­2 GHz to 10 GHz <-112 dBm <-112 dBm -­10 GHz to 24 GHz <-116 dBm <-115 dBm -­24 GHz to 30 GHz <-105 dBm <-104 dBm
30 GHz to 40 GHz <-105 dBm <-104 dBm
40 GHz to 45 GHz <-103 dBm <-102 dBm
45 GHz to 50 GHz <-101 dBm <-100 dBm
50 GHz to 60 GHz <-100 dBm <-99 dBm
60 GHz to 67 GHz <-99 dBm <-97 dBm
67 GHz to 70 GHz

1 KHz IF Bandwidth

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 500 MHz
500 MHz to 2 GHz <-92 dBm <-92 dBm -­2 GHz to 10 GHz <-92 dBm <-92 dBm -­10 GHz to 24 GHz <-96 dBm <-95 dBm -­24 GHz to 30 GHz <-85 dBm <-84 dBm
30 GHz to 40 GHz <-85 dBm <-84 dBm
40 GHz to 45 GHz <-83 dBm <-82 dBm
45 GHz to 50 GHz <-81 dBm <-80 dBm
50 GHz to 60 GHz <-80 dBm <-79 dBm
60 GHz to 67 GHz <-79 dBm <-77 dBm
67 GHz to 70 GHz

Standard or UNL Opt 014 or 014 &

UNL

1

2

<-70 dBm (typical) <-70 dBm (typical) --

3, 4

<-90 dBm <-90 dBm --

2

<-99 dBm (typical) <-97 dBm (typical)

2

<-50 dBm (typical) <-50 dBm (typical) --

3, 4

<-70 dBm <-70 dBm --

2

<-79 dBm (typical) <-77 dBm (typical)

Option 016 degrades
performance by 2 dB.

Option 016 degrades
performance by 3 dB.

Option 016 degrades
performance by 2 dB.

Option 016 degrades
performance by 3 dB.

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Table 12: Test Port Input (Continued)

Description Specification Supplemental
Test Port Noise Floor1 Option 080 enabled

10 Hz IF Bandwidth

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- -- <-70 dBm
45 MHz to 500 MHz

3, 4

-- -- <-90 dBm

500 MHz to 2 GHz -- -- <-112 dBm
2 GHz to 10 GHz -- -- <-112 dBm
10 GHz to 24 GHz -- -- <-115 dBm
24 GHz to 30 GHz -- <-104 dBm
30 GHz to 40 GHz -- <-104 dBm
40 GHz to 45 GHz -- <-102 dBm
45 GHz to 50 GHz -- <-100 dBm
50 GHz to 60 GHz -­60 GHz to 67 GHz -- <-97 dBm
67 GHz to 70 GHz --

1 KHz IF Bandwidth

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- -- <-50 dBm
45 MHz to 500 MHz

3, 4

-- -- <-70 dBm

500 MHz to 2 GHz -- -- <-92 dBm
2 GHz to 10 GHz -- -- <-92 dBm
10 GHz to 24 GHz -- -- <-95 dBm
24 GHz to 30 GHz -- <-84 dBm
30 GHz to 40 GHz -- <-84 dBm
40 GHz to 45 GHz -- <-82 dBm
45 GHz to 50 GHz -- <-80 dBm
50 GHz to 60 GHz -­60 GHz to 67 GHz -- <-77 dBm
67 GHz to 70 GHz --

5

Option 016 degrades
performance by 2 dB.

Option 016 degrades
performance by 3 dB.

--

Option 016 degrades
performance by 2 dB.

Option 016 degrades
performance by 3 dB.

Option 014 or 014 &
UNL (typical)

<-99 dBm

<-97 dBm

typical:

<-79 dBm

<-77 dBm

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Table 12: Test Port Input (Continued)

Description
Direct Receiver Access Input Noise Floor

10 Hz IF Bandwidth

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- <-106 dBm -­45 MHz to 500 MHz
500 MHz to 2 GHz -- <-125.5 dBm -­2 GHz to 10 GHz -- <-125 dBm -­10 GHz to 24 GHz -- <-128 dBm -­24 GHz to 30 GHz -- <-117.5 dBm
30 GHz to 40 GHz -- <-117 dBm
40 GHz to 45 GHz -- <-115 dBm
45 GHz to 50 GHz -- <-112.5 dBm
50 GHz to 60 GHz -- <-111 dBm
60 GHz to 67 GHz -- <-108 dBm
67 GHz to 70 GHz -- <-107 dBm

1 KHz IF Bandwidth

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- <-86 dBm -­45 MHz to 500 MHz
500 MHz to 2 GHz -- <-105.5 dBm -­2 GHz to 10 GHz -- <-105 dBm -­10 GHz to 24 GHz -- <-108 dBm -­24 GHz to 30 GHz -- <-97.5 dBm
30 GHz to 40 GHz -- <-97 dBm
40 GHz to 45 GHz -- <-95 dBm
45 GHz to 50 GHz -- <-92.5 dBm
50 GHz to 60 GHz -- <-91 dBm
60 GHz to 67 GHz -- <-88 dBm
67 GHz to 70 GHz -- <-87 dBm

Specification Supplemental

Standard Option 014 or 014 &

3, 4

-- <-105 dBm --

3, 4

-- <-85 dBm --

1

UNL (typical)

Option 016 degrades
performance by 2 dB.

Option 016 degrades
performance by 3 dB.

Option 016 degrades
performance by 2 dB.

Option 016 degrades
performance by 3 dB.

48

Table 12: Test Port Input (Continued)

Description

Specification

Direct Receiver Access Input Noise Floor1 - Option 080 enabled

Standard Option 014

10 Hz IF Bandwidth

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- -- <-106 dBm
45 MHz to 500 MHz

-- --

3, 4

-- -- <-105 dBm

500 MHz to 2 GHz -- -- <-125.5 dBm
2 GHz to 10 GHz -- -- <-125 dBm
10 GHz to 24 GHz -- -- <-128 dBm
24 GHz to 30 GHz -- <-117.5 dBm
30 GHz to 40 GHz -- <-117 dBm

Option 016 degrades
performance by 2 dB.

40 GHz to 45 GHz -- <-115 dBm
45 GHz to 50 GHz -- <-112.5 dBm
50 GHz to 60 GHz -­60 GHz to 67 GHz -- <-108 dBm
67 GHz to 70 GHz --

Option 016 degrades
performance by 3 dB.

1 KHz IF Bandwidth

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- -- <-86 dBm
45 MHz to 500 MHz

3, 4

-- -- <-85 dBm

--

500 MHz to 2 GHz -- -- <-105.5 dBm
2 GHz to 10 GHz -- -- <-105 dBm
10 GHz to 24 GHz -- -- <-108 dBm
24 GHz to 30 GHz -- <-97.5 dBm
30 GHz to 40 GHz -- <-97 dBm

Option 016 degrades
performance by 2 dB.

40 GHz to 45 GHz -- <-95 dBm
45 GHz to 50 GHz -- <-92.5 dBm
50 GHz to 60 GHz -­60 GHz to 67 GHz -- <-88 dBm
67 GHz to 70 GHz --

Option 016 degrades
performance by 3 dB.

Supplemental

5

typical:

<-111 dBm

<-107 dBm

typical:

<-91 dBm

<-87 dBm

49

Table 12: Test Port Input (Continued)

Description
Receiver Compression Level (measured at test ports)

10 MHz to 45 MHz
45 MHz to 500 MHz

500 MHz to 5 GHz <0.1 dB at -8

5 GHz to 30 GHz <0.1 dB at -8.5

30 GHz to 67 GHz <0.1 dB at -10.5

67 GHz to 70 GHz NA

System Compression Level

Third Order Intercept10 - Tone spacing from 100 kHz - 5 MHz

10 MHz to 500 MHz -- -- +30 dBm
500 MHz to 24 GHz -- -- +24 dBm
24 GHz to 40 GHz -- -- +23 dBm
40 to 50 GHz -- -- +24 dBm
50 to 67 GHz -- -- +26 dBm

Third Order Intercept10 - Tone spacing from 5 MHz - 20 MHz

10 MHz to 500 MHz -- -- NA
500 MHz to 24 GHz -- -- +20 dBm
24 GHz to 40 GHz -- -- +20 dBm
40 to 50 GHz -- -- +22 dBm
50 to 67 GHz -- -- +24 dBm

Specification Supplemental

Specifications Supplemental

Information

Standard Option 014 014 & UNL Typical

6

negligible

6, 7

<0.1 dB at -9.5

8

dBm

and <0.25

dB at -3 dBm

8

dBm

and <0.25

dB at -1 dBm

8

and <0.25

dBm
dB at -2 dBm

8

dBm

and <0.15

dB at -7 dBm

Standard Option 014 or 014 & UNL

<0.1 dB at -9.5 dBm8and <0.25 dB at +3
dBm

<0.1 dB at -8.0

8

dBm
at 0 dBm
<0.1 dB at –8.5

8

dBm
at +1 dBm
<0.1 dB at -8.0

8

dBm
at -3 dBm

and <0.25 dB

and <0.25 dB

and <0.15 dB

<0.1 dB at -7.0

8

dBm

and <0.25 dB
at 0 dBm
<0.1 dB at -6.0
dBm

8

and <0.25 dB
at +1 dBm
<0.1 dB at -9.5

8

dBm

and <0.15 dB
at -6 dBm

<0.1 dB at +0.5

8

dBm

and <0.25 dB
at +8 dBm
<0.1 dB at -4.0

8

dBm

and <0.25 dB
at +3 dBm
<0.1 dB at -1.0

8

and <0.25 dB

dBm
at +6 dBm
<0.1 dB at -2.0

8, 9

dBm

and <0.15

dB at +2 dBm

maximum leveled output power See dynamic

accuracy table

Any Option
typical

Any Option
typical

9

50

Table 12: Test Port Input (Continued)

Description
Third Order Intercept10 - Tone spacing from 20 MHz - 50 MHz

10 MHz to 500 MHz -- -- NA
500 MHz to 24 GHz -- -- +26 dBm
24 to 40 GHz -- -- +24 dBm
40 to 50 GHz -- -- +25 dBm
50 to 67 GHz -- -- +27 dBm

Trace Noise Magnitude

1 kHz IF bandwidth. Ratio measurement, nominal power at test port.

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
67 GHz
67 GHz to
70 GHz

Trace Noise Magnitude - Option 080 enabled

1 kHz IF bandwidth. Ratio measurement, nominal power at test port.

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
67 GHz
67 GHz to
70 GHz

Specification Supplemental

Any Option
typical

2

2

11, 4

11, 4

Standard or 014 014 & UNL

<0.150 dB rms <0.150 dB rms --

<0.010 dB rms <0.010 dB rms --

<0.006 dB rms <0.006 dB rms --

<0.006 dB rms <0.009 dB rms --

<0.006 dB rms (typical) <0.009 dB rms (typical) --

2,5

Standard or 014 014 & UNL

typical: typical:
<0.150 dB rms <0.150 dB rms --

<0.010 dB rms <0.010 dB rms --

<0.006 dB rms <0.006 dB rms --

<0.009 dB rms <0.012 dB rms --

<0.009 dB rms <0.012 dB rms --

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Table 12: Test Port Input (Continued)

Description
Trace Noise Phase

1 kHz IF bandwidth. Ratio measurement, nominal power at test port.

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
67 GHz
67 GHz to
70 GHz

Trace Noise Phase - Option 080 enabled

1 kHz IF bandwidth. Ratio measurement, nominal power at test port.

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
24 GHz
24 GHz to
67 GHz
67 GHz to
70 GHz

Reference Level Magnitude

Range +/-500 dB -- -­Resolution 0.001 dB -- --

Reference Level Phase

Range +/-500° -- -­Resolution 0.01° -- --

Stability Magnitude

Typical ratio measurement, made at the test port.

10 MHz to
45 MHz

45 MHz to 50 GHz -- -- +/-0.02 dB/°C
50 GHz to
70 GHz

Specification Supplemental

Any Option

<0.800° rms (typical) -- --

2

<0.100° rms -- --

4

<0.060° rms -- --

<0.100° rms -- --

<0.100° rms (typical) -- --

2

2, 5

-- -- <0.800° rms

-- -- <0.100° rms

4

-- -- <0.060° rms

-- -- <0.100° rms

-- -- <0.100° rms

12

-- -- +/-0.05 dB/°C

-- -- +/-0.04 dB/°C

typical:

Any Option

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Table 12: Test Port Input (Continued)

Description
Stability Phase

Typical ratio measurement, measured at the test port.

10 MHz to
45 MHz
45 MHz to
20 GHz
20 GHz to
40 GHz
40 GHz to
70 GHz

Damage Input Level

Test Port 1
and 2

R1, R2 in -- --

A, B in -- --

Coupler Thru (Option
014 or 014 & UNL)

Coupler Arm (Option 014
or 014 & UNL)

1

Total average (rms) noise power calculated as the mean value of a linear magnitude trace expressed in dBm.

2

Typical performance.

3

Noise floor may be degraded by 10 dB at particular frequencies (multiples of 5 MHz) due to spurious receiver residuals.

4

Specified value is for worst-case noise floor at 45 MHz

5

0 Hz offset

6

Coupler roll-off will reduce compression below 500 MHz. Ultimately, at 45 MHz, compression is negligible.

7

Specified value is for worst-case compression at 500 MHz.

8

This compression level comes from the dynamic accuracy curve with -30 dBm reference test port power.

9

Option 016 degrades performance by 3 dB.

10

TOI is a typical specification that applies while the network analyzer receiver is in its linear range.

11

Trace noise magnitude may be degraded to 20 mdB rms at harmonic frequencies of the first IF (8.33 MHz) below 80 MHz.

12

Stability is defined as a ratio measurement made at the test port.

Specification Supplemental

12

Any Option

-- -- +/-0.5°/°C

-- -- +/-0.2°/°C

-- -- +/-0.5°/°C

-- -- +/-0.8°/°C

typical:

-- --

+27 dBm or
+/-40 VDC
+15 dBm or
+/-15 VDC
+15 dBm or
+/-7 VDC

-- --

-- --

+27 dBm or
+/-40 VDC
+30 dBm or
+/-7 VDC

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

NOTE 1: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may
show non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

NOTE 2: The following graphs also apply to the “C” model of the analyzer.

Dynamic Accuracy, 0.045 GHz

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

Dynamic Accuracy, 0.500 GHz

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

Dynamic Accuracy, 0.500 - 5 GHz

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specification

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

a

)(Continued)

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

Dynamic Accuracy, 5 - 30 GHz

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

Dynamic Accuracy, 30 - 67 GHz

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

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Table 13. Dynamic Accuracy (Specificationa)(Continued)

Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.

Note: If the power is set above maximum specified leveled power, the test port output signal may show
non-linear effects that are dependent on the DUT.

Dynamic Accuracy, 67 - 70 GHz

a

Dynamic accuracy is verified with the following measurements:

• compression over frequency

• IF linearity at a single frequency of 1.195 GHz and a reference level of -20 dBm for an input power range of 0 to -120 dBm.

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Table 14. Test Port Input (Group Delay)

Description Specification Supplemental Information (typ.)
Aperture (selectable)

Maximum Aperture
Range
Maximum Delay

Accuracy

The following graph shows characteristic group delay accuracy with full 2-port calibration and a 10 Hz IF
bandwidth. Insertion loss is assumed to be < 2 dB and electrical length to be ten meters.

NOTE: The following graph also applies to the “C” model of the analyzer.

a

-- (frequency span)/(number of points -

1)

-- 20% of frequency span

-- 0.5 x (1/minimum aperture)

-- Limited to measuring no more than

180° of phase change within the
minimum aperture.)

-- See graph below. Char.

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

±Phase Accuracy (deg)/[360 × Aperture (Hz)]
Depending on the aperture and device length, the phase accuracy used is either incremental phase accuracy or

worst case phase accuracy.

a

Group delay is computed by measuring the phase change within a specified frequency step (determined by the frequency span and the

number of points per sweep).

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General Information

Table 15. Miscellaneous Information

Description Specification Supplemental Information
System IF Bandwidth Range

CPU

-- Intel® 1.1 GHz Pentium® M with

Table 16. Front Panel Information

Description Supplemental Information
RF Connectors
E8361A/C

Type 1.85 mm (male), 50 ohm, (nominal)
Center Pin Recession 0.002 in. (characteristic)

Display

NOTE: The PNA display must remain in the 16 bit color setting in order to comply with international
emissions regulations.
Size 21.3 cm (8.4 in) diagonal color active matrix LCD; 640 (horizontal) X 480

(vertical) resolution

Refresh Rate Vertical 59.83 Hz; Horizontal 31.41 kHz

Pixels A display is considered faulty if:

• A complete row or column consists of “stuck” or “dark” pixels.

• More than six “stuck on” pixels (but not more than three green) or more
than 0.002% of the total pixels are within the LCD specifications.

• More than twelve “dark” pixels (but no more than seven of the same color)
or more than 0.004% of the total pixels are within the LCD specifications.

• Two or more consecutive "stuck on" pixels or three or more consecutive
"dark" pixel (but no more than one set of two consecutive dark pixels)

• “Stuck on” “dark” pixels are less than 6.5 mm apart (excluding consecutive
pixels)

1 Hz to 40 kHz, nominal

1 GByte RAM

Display Range

Magnitude ±200 dB (at 20 dB/div), max
Phase ±500°, max
Polar 10 pUnits, min

1000 Units, max

Display Resolution

Magnitude 0.001 dB/div, min
Phase 0.01°/div, min

Marker Resolution

Magnitude 0.001 dB, min
Phase 0.01°, min
Polar 0.01 mUnit, min; 0.01°,min

Table 17. Rear Panel Information

Description Supplemental Information

Trigger Inputs/Outputs BNC(f), TTL/CMOS compatible

10 MHz Reference In

Connector BNC, female
Input Frequency 10 MHz ± 10 ppm, typical
Input Level -15 dBm to +20 dBm, typical
Input Impedance

200 Ω, nom.

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10 MHz Reference Out

Connector BNC, female
Output Frequency 10 MHz ± 1 ppm, typical
Signal Type Sine Wave, typical
Output Level
Output Impedance
Harmonics <-40 dBc, typical

+10 dBm ± 4 dB into 50 Ω, typical
50 Ω, nominal

Table 17. Rear Panel Information (Continued)

Description
Option H08 & H11 Rear Panel Connectors (typical)

IF Connectors A, R1, R2, B (BNC Connectors)
IF Connector Input
Frequency
Nominal Input
Impedance at IF Inputs
RF Damage Level to IF
Connector Inputs
DC Damage Level to IF
Connector Inputs

0.1 dB Compression
Point at IF Inputs
Pulse Input
Connectors
Nominal Input
Impedance at Pulse
Inputs
Minimum IF Gate Width 20 ns for less than 1 dB deviation from theoretical performance2.
DC Damage Level to
Pulse Connector Inputs
Drive Voltage TTL (0, +5.0) Volts

Rear Panel LO Power - Test Port Frequency

1.7 GHz to 20 GHz -7 to -16 dBm

Rear Panel RF Power - Test Port Frequencies

1.7 GHz to 20 GHz -2 to -12 dBm (at -5 dBm test port power3)
10 GHz to 16 GHz 0 to -8 dBm (at -5 dBm test port power3)
16 GHz to 20 GHz +5 to -1 dBm (at -5 dBm test port power3)

VGA Video Output

Connector 15-pin mini D-Sub; Drives VGA compatible monitors
Devices Supported:

Flat Panel (TFT) 1024 X 768, 800 X 600, 640 X 480
Flat Panel (DSTN) 800 X 600, 640 X 480
CRT Monitor 1280 X 1024, 1024 X 768, 800 X 600, 640 X 480

Supplemental Information

8 1/3 MHz

50 Ω

-20.0 dBm

25 volts

-27.0 dBm

1

A, R1, R2, B (BNC Connectors)

1 Kohm

5.5 volts

Resolutions:

Simultaneous operation of the internal and external displays is allowed, but
with 640 X 480 resolution only. If you change resolution, you can only view the
external display (internal display will "white out").

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Bias Tee Input Connectors (Option UNL)

Connectors BNC (f), for port 1 and port 2
Fuse 500 mA, bi-pin style
Maximum bias current +/-200 mA with no degradation of RF specifications
Maximum bias
voltage

+/-40 Volts DC

Test Set IO

25-pin D-Sub connector, available for external test set control

Aux IO

25-pin D-Sub connector, male, analog and digital IO

Handler IO

36-pin parallel I/O port; all input/output signals are default set to negative logic;
can be reset to positive logic via GPIB command

GPIB

24-pin D-sub (Type D-24), female; compatible with IEEE-488.

Description Supplemental Information
Parallel Port (LPT1)

25-pin D-Sub miniature connector, female; provides connection to printers or
any other parallel port peripherals

Serial Port (COM 1)

9-pin D-Sub, male; compatible with RS-232

USB Port

One port on front panel and five ports on rear panel. Universal Serial Bus jack,
Type A configuration (4 contacts inline, contact 1 on left); female

Contact 1 Vcc: 4.75 to 5.25 VDC, 500 mA, maximum
Contact 2 -Data
Contact 3 +Data
Contact 4 Ground

LAN

Line Power

3

10/100BaseT Ethernet, 8-pin configuration; auto selects between the two data
rates

Frequency, Voltage 50/60/400 Hz for 100 – 120 V

50/60 Hz for 220 – 240 V
Power supply is auto switching

Max 350 W

1

Pulse input connectors are operational only with Option H08 (Pulse Measurement Capability) enabled.

2

Based on deviation from signal reduction equation: Signal Reduction (dB) = 20log10(Duty_cycle) = 20log10(pulse_width/period). Measured

at Pulse Repetition Frequency (PFR) of 1 MHz.

3

Test port power has to be at a high enough level such that the “Drop Cal” does not occur. If Drop Cal occurs then the power out of the rear

panel RF connector will drop by about 15 dB.

3

A third-wire ground is required.

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Table 18. Analyzer Dimensions and Weight

Description Supplemental Information
Cabinet Dimensions

Excluding front and rear
panel hardware and feet
As shipped - includes front
panel connectors, rear
panel bumpers, and feet.
As shipped plus handles 280 mm

As shipped plus rack­mount flanges
As shipped plus handles
and rack-mount flanges

Weight
Net

E8361A/C 29 kg (64 lb), nominal

Shipping

E8361A/C 36.3 kg (80 lb), nominal

Note: For Regulatory and Environmental information, refer to the PNA Series Installation and Quick Start Guide,
located online at http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/E8356-90001.pdf

Height Width Depth

267 mm

10.5 in
280 mm

11.0 in

426 mm

16.75 in
435 mm

17.1 in

458 mm

11.0 in
280 mm

11.0 in
280 mm

11.0 in

18 in
483 mm
19 in
483 mm
19 in

.

427 mm

16.8 in
470 mm

18.5 in

501 mm

19.7in
470 mm

18.5 in
501 mm

19.7 in

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Measurement Throughput Summary

Table 19 Typical Cycle Time

Start 28 GHz, Stop 30 GHz, 35 kHz IF bandwidth

Uncorrected,
1-port cal

2-Port cal 29 44 124 1112

Start 10 MHz, Stop 10 GHz, 35 kHz IF bandwidth

Uncorrected,
1-port cal

2-Port cal 179 199 267 1301

Start 10 MHz, Stop 20 GHz, 35 kHz IF bandwidth

Uncorrected,
1-port cal

2-Port cal 264 275 335 1321

Start 10 MHz, Stop 40 GHz, 35 kHz IF bandwidth

Uncorrected,
1-port cal

2-Port cal 382 401 459 1374

Start 10 MHz, Stop 50 GHz, 35 kHz IF bandwidth

Uncorrected,
1-port cal

2-Port cal 436 450 522 1405

Start 10 MHz, Stop 67 GHz, 35 kHz IF bandwidth

Uncorrected
1-port cal

2-Port cal 502 524 591 1423

a

Typical performance.

b

Includes sweep time, retrace time and band-crossing time. Analyzer display turned off with

DISPLAY:ENABLE OFF. Add 21 ms for display on. Data for one trace (S11) measurement.

Number of Points
201 401 1601 16,001

12 19 55 503

86 93 121 583

126 130 153 597

185 190 213 621

210 216 243 643

244 254 300 645

a,b

(ms) for Measurement Completion

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Table 20. Cycle Time vs IF Bandwidtha

Applies to the Preset condition (201 points, correction off) except for the following changes:

• CF = 28 GHz

• Span = 100 MHz

• Display off (add 21 ms for display on)

IF
Bandwidth
(Hz)

Cycle Time

b

(ms)

Cycle Time
(ms)

Option 080
enabled

40,000 11 100
35,000 12 101
30,000 13 102
20,000 16 106
10,000 30 127
7000 38 138
5000 50 152
3000 74 182
1000 274 326
300 694 782
100 1905 2054
30 6091 6355
10 17916 18372

a

Typical performance.

b

Cycle time includes sweep and retrace time.

Table 21. Cycle Time vs Number of Pointsa

Applies to the Preset condition (35 kHz IF bandwidth, correction off) except for the following changes:

• CF = 28 GHz

• Span = 100 MHz

• Display off (add 21 ms for display on)

Number
of

Points

3 6
11 6
51 7
101 9
201 12
401 18
801 30
1601 55
16,001 497

a

Typical performance.

b

Cycle time includes sweep and retrace time.

Cycle Time

b

(ms)

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Table 22. Data Transfer Time (ms)a

SCPI over GPIB
(program executed on external PC)

32-bit floating point 7 12 43 435
64-bit floating point 12 22 84 856
ASCII 64 124 489 5054

SCPI
(program executed in the analyzer)

32-bit floating point 1 2 3 30
64-bit floating point 2 2 4 40
ASCII 29 56 222 2220

COM (program executed in the analyzer)

32-bit floating point <0.4
Variant type 0.7

DCOM over LAN
(program executed on external PC)

32-bit floating point <0.8 1
Variant type 1.8

a

Typical performance

Number of Points

201 401 1601 16,001

0.4 0.5 1.9
1 3 32

1.5 7.1

2.7 8.5 80

Note: Specifications for Recall & Sweep Speed are not provided for the E8361A/C analyzers.

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Front Panel Jumpers
Table 23: Measurement Receiver Inputs (Rcvr A In, Rcvr B In)

Description Specification Supplemental Information
Maximum Input Level
E8361A/C:

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- - 12 dBm
45 MHz to 500 MHz -- - 12 dBm
500 MHz to 2 GHz -- - 10 dBm
2 GHz to 5 GHz -- - 10 dBm
5 GHz to 10 GHz -- - 7 dBm
10 GHz to 24 GHz -- - 7 dBm
24 GHZ to 30 GHz -- - 7 dBm
30 GHZ to 40 GHz -- - 8 dBm
40 GHZ to 45 GHz -- - 8 dBm
45 GHZ to 50 GHz -- - 8 dBm
50 GHZ to 60 GHz -- - 8 dBm
60 GHZ to 67 GHz -- - 8 dBm
67 GHZ to 70 GHz -- - 8 dBm

Damage Level

E8361A/C -- + 15 dBm

Maximum DC Level

E8361A/C -- + 7 V

Table 24: Reference Receiver Inputs (Rcvr R1, Rcvr R2)

Description Specification Supplemental Information
Minimum Input Level
E8361A/C -- -25 dBm, typical
Maximum Input Level
E8361A/C:

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- - 10 dBm - 5.5 dBm
45 MHz to 500 MHz -- - 9.5 dBm - 5.0 dBm
500 MHz to 2 GHz -- - 9 dBm - 4.0 dBm
2 GHz to 5 GHz -- - 7.5 dBm - 2.0 dBm
5 GHz to 10 GHz -- - 2.5 dBm 3.0 dBm
10 GHz to 24 GHz -- - 1.5 dBm 4.5 dBm
24 GHZ to 30 GHz -- - 0.50 dBm 5.5 dBm
30 GHZ to 40 GHz -- - 1 dBm 5.5 dBm
40 GHZ to 45 GHz -- - 0.5 dBm 6.5 dBm
45 GHZ to 50 GHz -- 0 dBm 7.0 dBm
50 GHZ to 60 GHz -- 0.5 dBm 7.50 dBm
60 GHZ to 67 GHz -- 1.00 dBm 9.00 dBm
67 GHZ to 70 GHz -- 1.50 dBm 10.50 dBm

Damage Level

E8361A/C -- + 15 dBm

Maximum DC Level

E8361A/C -- +/- 15 V

--

typical:

typical:

Rcvr R1 with Option 081

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Table 25: Reference Outputs (Reference 1 Source Out, Reference 2 Source Out)

Description Specificati

on

Maximum Output Level
E8361A/C:

10 MHz to 45
MHz
45 MHz to 500
MHz
500 MHz to 2
GHz
2 GHz to 5 GHz -- - 10.5 dBm - 6 dBm - 11.5 dBm
5 GHz to 10 GHz -- - 10.5 dBm - 6 dBm - 11.5 dBm
10 GHz to 24
GHz
24 GHZ to 30
GHz
30 GHZ to 40
GHz
40 GHZ to 45
GHz
45 GHZ to 50
GHz
50 GHZ to 60
GHz
60 GHZ to 67
GHz
67 GHZ to 70
GHz

Damage Level

E8361A/C -- + 15 dBm

Maximum DC Level

E8361A/C -- +/- 15 V

-- - 43 dBm - 38.5 dBm - 43 dBm

-- - 17.5 dBm - 13 dBm - 17.5 dBm

-- - 12.5 dBm - 8.5 dBm - 13.5 dBm

-- - 9.5 dBm - 6.5 dBm - 12.5 dBm

-- - 9 dBm - 6 dBm - 12.0 dBm

-- - 9.5 dBm - 6 dBm - 12.5 dBm

-- - 13 dBm - 10 dBm - 17 dBm

-- - 8.5 dBm - 5.5 dBm - 12.5 dBm

-- - 9 dBm - 6 dBm - 13 dBm

-- - 10.5 dBm - 8.5 dBm - 16.5 dBm

-- - 9 dBm - 6 dBm - 15 dBm

Supplemental Information

Option 014 & UNL
Rcvr R1 with Option

081

typical:

Without Option 081

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Table 26: Source Outputs (Port 1 Source Out, Port 2 Source Out)

Description Specification

Maximum Output Level
E8361A/C

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- -6.5 dBm - 5 dBm
45 MHz to 500 MHz -- -2.5 dBm - 1 dBm
500 MHz to 2 GHz -- -1 dBm 1.5 dBm
2 GHz to 5 GHz -- -1.5 dBm 2.5 dBm
5 GHz to 10 GHz -- -1.5 dBm 2.5 dBm
10 GHz to 24 GHz -- -2 dBm 2 dBm
24 GHZ to 30 GHz -- -3 dBm 3 dBm
30 GHZ to 40 GHz -- -1 dBm 1.5 dBm
40 GHZ to 45 GHz -- -2.5 dBm - 3.5 dBm
45 GHZ to 50 GHz -- -2 dBm 1 dBm
50 GHZ to 60 GHz -- 0 dBm - 0.5 dBm
60 GHZ to 67 GHz -- -2 dBm - 4.5 dBm
67 GHZ to 70 GHz -- -0.5 dBm - 1 dBm

Damage Level

E8361A/C -- 27 dBm

Maximum DC Level

E8361A/C -- +/- 5 V

typical:

Supplemental Information

Option 014 & UNL

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Table 27: Coupler Inputs (Port 1 Cplr Thru, Port 2 Cplr Thru)

Description Specification

Insertion Loss to Test Port
E8361A/C

10 MHz to 45 MHz -- 0.5 dB 2 dB
45 MHz to 500 MHz -- 0.5 dB 0.5 dB
500 MHz to 2 GHz -- 0.5 dB 0.5 dB
2 GHz to 5 GHz -- 1.5 dB 0.5 dB
5 GHz to 10 GHz -- 1.5 dB 0.5 dB
10 GHz to 24 GHz -- 2 dB 1 dB
24 GHZ to 30 GHz -- 2.5 dB 1 dB
30 GHZ to 40 GHz -- 3 dB 1 dB
40 GHZ to 45 GHz -- 3 dB 1 dB
45 GHZ to 50 GHz -- 3.5 dB 1 dB
50 GHZ to 60 GHz -- 4 dB 1.5 dB
60 GHZ to 67 GHz -- 4.5 dB 2.00 dB
67 GHZ to 70 GHz -- 6 dB 3.50 dB

Damage Level

E8361A/C -- + 27 dBm

Maximum DC Level

E8361A/C -- +/- 40 V

typical:

Supplemental Information

Option 014 & UNL

Table 28: Coupler Outputs (Port 1 Cplr Arm, Port 2 Cplr Arm)

Description Specification Supplemental Information
Damage Level

E8361A/C -- + 30 dBm

Maximum DC Level

E8361A/C -- +/- 7 V

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Test Set Block Diagrams

E8361A/C - Standard Configuration and Standard Power Range

E8361A/C - Option UNL Standard Configuration with Extended Power Range and Bias - Tees

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E8361A/C - Option UNL Standard Configuration with Extended Power Range and Bias - Tees, and Option 016,
Receiver Attenuators

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Test Set with Option 014 Block Diagrams

E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set and Standard Power Range

Item Description Item Description
a
b
c
d
e
f
g

SOURCE OUT
RCVR R1 IN
SOURCE OUT
CPLR THRU
PORT 1
CPLR ARM
RCVR A IN

h
i
j
k
l
m
n

RCVR B IN
CPLR ARM
PORT 2
CPLR THRU
SOURCE OUT
RCVR R2 IN
SOURCE OUT

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E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set and Standard Power Range, and Option 081 Reference Channel
Transfer Switch

Item Description Item Description
a
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E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set, and Option UNL Extended Power Range and Bias - Tees

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E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set, and Option UNL Extended Power Range and Bias - Tees, and
Option 081 Reference Channel Transfer Switch

Item Description Item Description
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E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set and Option UNL, Extended Power Range and Bias - Tees and
Option 016 Receiver Attenuators

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E8361A/C - Option 014 Configurable Test Set, and Option UNL Extended Power Range and Bias - Tees, and
Option 016 Receiver Attenuators, and Option 081 Reference Channel Transfer Switch

Item Description Item Description
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PORT 2
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