Agilent Technologies 85107B, 8510XF User Manual
Agilent
Upgrade Guide for the 8510
Vector Network Analyzer
Product Note
85107B, 45 MHz to 50 GHz in coax
8510XF
on-wafer configuration
85106D with option 001,
45 MHz to 50 GHz in coax,
above 50 GHz in waveguide
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Table of Contents
Vector network analyzer (VNA) overview
Agilent 8510 family of products
Agilent 8510 network analyzer
Agilent 8510 firmware upgrade kits
Test sets
Sources
Upgrade considerations
Upgrading individual components
Upgrading the 8510
Upgrading the 8510 to 8530
Test set upgrades
Expanding measurement capabilities
Adding pulse capabilities
Adding time domain capabilities
Upgrading systems
System upgrades
Examples of upgrade paths
Measurement accessories
Calibration kits
Verification kits
Test port cables and adapters
Related literature
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Figure 1. Device characterization
DUT
Processor/Display
Receiver/Detector
Signal separation
Source
Incident
Reflected
Transmitted
Incident
Reflected Transmitted
Figure 2. Network analyzer configuration
Vector network analyzer (VNA) overview
Vector network analyzer (VNA) measurement systems are used to fully
characterize the linear behavior of two port devices or networks. Device
characteristics include the magnitude and phase data of the transmission or
reflection parameters that are required to determine complex impedance, both
resistive and reactive components, shown in Figure 1. A network’s behavior is
linear when (1) a linear change in the input results in a linear change in the
output, and (2) the output, resulting from multiple input signals, is the same
as the sum of the outputs resulting from independent input signals. Some
examples of linear networks are filters, amplifiers, cables and isolators.
A network analyzer measurement system can be divided into four major parts
shown in Figure 2:
1. A signal source providing the incident signal
2. Signal separation devices to separate the incident, reflected and transmitted signals, and then down converts the microwave signals to a lower
intermediate (IF) signal
3. A receiver to attain the IF signal and down convert it to DC
4. A signal processor and display section that processes the data and displays
information on a CRT
DUT
Transmitted
Incident
Reflected
Reflection
(Reflected/incident):
Input SWR
Return loss
Input/output impedance
Reflection coefficient
S-Parameters S
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, S
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Transmission
(Transmitted/incident):
Gain/loss
Isolation
Insertion phase
Group delay
S-Parameters S
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, S
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Figure 3. 8510 measurement systems are made up of modular components, the 8510
network analyzer, a test set and a compatible source.
The Agilent Technologies 8510 network analyzer consists of a family of
compatible products where each part is a separate system component. Each
complete system includes the 8510 network analyzer, a test set, and compatible
sources (measurement accessories are also needed to complete the measurement setup), shown in Figure 3. The frequency range of the measurement system is determined by the test set or the compatible source’s lesser frequency.
Example: if a 50 GHz test set is used with a 20 GHz source, the maximum
frequency measured is 20 GHz.
8510
network
analyzer
Receiver/detector
processor/display
+
8510
VNA
system
=
Test set
851X
Signal
separation
+
Source
8360
Stimulus
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Agilent 8510 network analyzer
Tables 1 and 2 show the different features of the 8510A, B, and C, hardware
and firmware, respectively.
Table 1. Hardware revision and measurement capability
Product Firmware revisions Hardware features
8510A A.02.00 • Tape drive
8510B B.03.00 to B.06.54 • Tape drive
8510C C.06.00 to present • Large color display
• Internal disk drive
(LIF or DOS file formats)
• 4 S-parameter display
Figure 4. 8510 family of system solutions
Agilent 8510 family of products
Waveguide
systems
Single-sweep
performance
Test set modules
high
systems
45 MHz
2 GHz
85106D
+
Combined coax &
8510XF
85107B
8510SX
8510E
85108A (50 GHZ)
85108A*
85108L
20 GHz
26.5 GHz
U-band
Waveguide
50 GHz
V-band
W-band
75 GHz 110 GHz
Q-band
* 85108A also available in frequency range of 45 MHz to 20 GHz
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Table 2. Firmware revision and measurement capability
Revision Time domain1Pulse
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Power domain Other added key features
limit lines
A.02.00
B.03.00 • Adapter removal calibration
• Direct control of two sources
B.03.11 • Direct control of up to 4 test sets
B.04.00 • 40 GHz test set capability
• Frequency subset calibration
B.05.00
B.05.11 • Lightwave data format
B.06.30 • 50 GHz source/test set compatibility
B.06.54
C.06.00 • Color display
• Support for hardcopy printer plots
C.06.54 • Color printer capability
C.07.00 • Connector compensation
C.07.01
C.07.14 • Y2K compliance
C.07.16 • CRT
C.08.10 • LCD
Agilent 8510 Firmware upgrade kits
Figure 5 diagrams which product to order (numbers shown above arrows)
to upgrade the existing firmware. For example, to upgrade Rev. C.06.54 to
Rev. C.07.XX, order 11575J.
Figure 5. 8510 firmware upgrade kits
1. Time domain capabilities require Option 010 on the 8510. Time domain option can be upgraded by ordering
85012C for 8510C.
2. Pulse capabilities require Option 008 on the 8510 working with either 85110L or 85110A pulsed-RF S-parameter
test set. Pulse option on the 8510 can be upgraded by ordering 85111B for 8510C. Pulse capability is not available
with 8510A or 8510B.
8510C
Rev. C.06.00
Rev. C.06.50
Rev. C.06.54
11575J
11575J
Rev. C.07.XX
Note: Upgrade kit 11575J has Option 010 (time domain) available.
If you currently have time domain, you must order Option 010.
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