Atec Agilent-8753E User Manual
The HP 8753E RF vector network analyzer provides
all the performance and productivity features to
simplify and speed your component measurements in the
30 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range. Its new processor
makes measurement and data-transfer speeds up to seven
times faster than the previous model. Overall throughput
is enhanced by new features such as simultaneous four
parameter display* and adapter-removal calibration. An
integrated, synthesized source provides up to 10 mW of
output power (100 mW for Option 011), 1 Hz frequency
resolution, and linear-frequency, log-frequency, listfrequency, CW, and power sweep types. Three tuned
receivers allow independent power measurements or
simultaneous ratio measurements over a wide dynamic
range of 105 dB at 6 GHz (with Option 006 frequency
extension) or 110 dB at 3 GHz (standard). The integrated
test set allows you to measure transmission and reflection
characteristics of a device to 6 GHz, without a frequency
doubler.
The HP 8753E network analyzer features two independent
measurement channels. You can choose to display any
combination of reflection and transmission parameters,
in magnitude, phase, group-delay, Smith-chart, polar, SWR,
or time-domain formats. Softkeys let you quickly access
measurement functions, and you can view results in overlay or split-screen format on the LCD color display. A
VGA-compatible output has been added to drive larger
external monitors for optimum viewing.
*available Q298
HP 8753E maximizes versatility
and performance
• Frequency range from 30 kHz to 3 GHz, or
optionally 6 GHz.
• Built-in S-parameter test set provides complete
forward and reverse measurements, allowing you
to characterize your component with a single
connection.
• 50 and 75-ohm solutions.
• Superb accuracy. Comprehensive calibration
guarantees accurate measurements. TRL*/LRM*
make calibration in noncoaxial environments easier
and more convenient.
• Mixer testing. Quickly and easily characterize
frequency translating devices such as mixers.
• Add swept harmonic measurements. Characterize
amplifier parameters — gain, 1 dB compression,
match — and 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion with
the same test setup.
• Built-in 3.5 inch floppy disk drive provides
convenient storage of instrument states and data.
• Parallel and serial ports provide interfaces to
popular printers and plotters. The parallel port
can also be used as a general I/O bus, with user
controllable TTL inputs and outputs. Users can
also connect a DIN keyboard to speed up entry of
titles, labels, or file names, and for remote front
panel operation.
HP 8753E RF Vector
Network Analyzer
Technical Specifications
30 kHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz
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Definitions and test conditions
This document provides two types of performance
information:
Specifications describe the instrument’s warranted performance over the temperature range of 23 ± 3° C, unless
otherwise stated. Specifications for frequencies above 3
GHz do not apply to instruments with Option 075 (75-ohm
impedance).
Supplemental characteristics are typical but nonwarranted performance parameters. These are denoted
as “typical,” “nominal,” or “approximate.”
Dynamic range
System dynamic range is the noise level relative to a
“through.” It is calculated as the difference between the
maximum receiver input level and the 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 of the noise trace over
frequency. A signal at this level would have a signal/noise
power ratio of 3 dB. Noise floor is measured with the test
ports terminated in loads, full two-port error correction
(with 16 averages used during isolation), 10 Hz IF bandwidth (BW), maximum test port power, and no averaging
during the measurement.
Measurement uncertainty
Curves show the worst-case magnitude and phase uncertainty for reflection and transmission measurements, after
a full two-port calibration (including isolation with an
averaging factor of 16) using the specified cal kit, with
10 Hz IF bandwidth (BW) and no averaging.
Calibration is the process of measuring known standards
from a calibration kit to characterize a network analyzer’s
systematic (repeatable) errors.
Reflection measurement uncertainty is plotted as a
function of S
11
(reflection coefficient, linear). The curves
assume a one-port device (S
21=S12
=0).
Transmission measurement uncertainty is plotted as a
function of S
21
(transmission gain/loss) in dB from the
reference level. The curves assume that the device is
well-matched (S
11=S22
=0).
The reference level for HP 8753E measurements is
–10 dBm test port power.
Measurement port characteristics
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 intrinsic performance
without error correction. This is related to the ultimate
stability of a calibration.
Organization of data
The information in this document is organized into the
following sections. All data is subject to change.
System performance summary
The measurement uncertainty curves and measurement
port characteristics given for HP 8753E systems also
apply to the HP 8753E with Options 006 and 011 and the
HP 85047A test set (50-ohm), or the HP 8753E Option 011
with an HP 85046B test set (75-ohm).
Test-port output characteristics
Test-port input characteristics
Separate sections are provided for an HP 8753E (no
Option 011), and HP 8753E with Option 011.
Supplemental characteristics
HP 8753E test set specifications
This section provides information on test sets that are
available for use with the HP 8753E Option 011.
HP 8753E accessories
These sections contain information about calibration kits,
cables, adapters, and other accessories.
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System performance summary
HP 8753E (50-ohm systems) 7-mm test ports
1. 90 dB, 30 kHz to 50 kHz.
2. 100 dB, 300 kHz to 16 MHz due to fixed spurs.
3. These measurement uncertainty curves utilize an RSS model for the contribution of random
errors such as noise, typical connector repeatabilities, and test set switch; with a worst-case
model for the contributions of dynamic accuracy and residual systematic errors.
4. The graphs shown for reflection measurements apply to either a one-port device or a two-port
device with more than 6 dB insertion loss.
5. Typical performance.
6. Typical below 300 kHz.
The following specifications describe the system performance of the HP 8753E network analyzer with an
integrated 50-ohm S-parameter test set configuration.
System hardware includes the following:
Network analyzer HP 8753E Option 006
Calibration kit HP 85031B
Test-port cables HP 11857D
Dynamic range
These specifications apply to transmission measurements
in the 30 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range at 10 Hz IF BW
with full two-port error correction. Dynamic range is limited by maximum receiver input level and the receiver’s
noise floor.
System dynamic range
30 kHz to 300 kHz 100 dB
1,6
300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 110 dB
2
1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 110 dB
3 GHz to 6 GHz 105 dB
Specified measurement uncertainty
3
The following graphs show the specified measurement
uncertainty for the HP 8753E over the full frequency range
using full two-port error correction.
Transmission measurements
Magnitude
Reflection measurements
4
Magnitude
Measurement port characteristics
The following specifications show the residual HP 8753E
system uncertainties for uncorrected performance and
after accuracy enhancement using full two-port error
correction. These characteristics apply for an environmental temperature of 25 ± 5° C, with less than 1° C deviation
from the calibration temperature.
Frequency Range
Corrected 30 kHz-300 kHz5 300 kHz-1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz-3 GHz 3 GHz- 6 GHz
Directivity 55 dB 55 dB 51 dB 46 dB
Source Match 55 dB 51 dB 49 dB 43 dB
Load Match 55 dB 55 dB 51 dB 46 dB
Reflection tracking ±0.001 dB ±0.001 dB ±0.005 dB ±0.020 dB
Transmission tracking ±0.008 dB ±0.006 dB ±0.009 dB ±0.021 dB
Uncorrected5
Directivity 20 dB* 35 dB 30 dB 25 dB
Source Match 18 dB** 16 dB 16 dB 14 dB
Load Match 20 dB** 18 dB 16 dB 14 dB
Reflection tracking ±2.0 dB ±1.5 dB ±1.5 dB ± 2.5 dB
Transmission tracking ±2.0 dB ±1.5 dB ±1.5 dB ± 2.5 dB
Crosstalk 90 dB 100 dB 100 dB 90 dB
*15 dB, 30 kHz to 50 kHz **10 dB, 30 kHz to 50 kHz
Phase
Phase
4
System performance summary
HP 8753E (50-ohm systems) type-N test ports
1. 90 dB, 30 kHz to 50 kHz.
2. 100 dB, 300 kHz to 16 MHz due to fixed spurs.
3. These measurement uncertainty curves utilize an RSS model for the contribution of random
errors such as noise, typical connector repeatabilities, and test set switch; with a worst-case
model for the contributions of dynamic accuracy and residual systematic errors.
4. The graphs shown for transmission measurements assume a well-matched device (S11= S22= 0).
device with more than 6 dB insertion loss.
5. Typical below 300 kHz.
The following specifications describe the system performance of the HP 8753E network analyzer with an
integrated 50-ohm S-parameter test set configuration.
System hardware includes the following:
Network analyzer HP 8753E Option 006
Calibration kit HP 85032B
Test-port cables HP 11857D
Dynamic range
These specifications apply to transmission measurements
in the 30 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range at 10 Hz IF BW
with full two-port error correction. Dynamic range is
limited by maximum receiver input level and the receiver’s
noise floor.
System dynamic range
30 kHz to 300 kHz 100 dB
1,5
300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 110 dB
2
1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 110 dB
3 GHz to 6 GHz 105 dB
Typical measurement uncertainty
3
The following graphs show the typical measurement
uncertainty for the HP 8753E over the full frequency range
using full two-port error correction.
Transmission measurements
Magnitude
Reflection measurements
4
Magnitude
Measurement port characteristics
The following specifications show the residual HP 8753E
system uncertainties for corrected performance after
accuracy enhancement using full two-port error correction. These characteristics apply for an environmental
temperature of 25 ± 5° C, with less than 1° C deviation
from the calibration temperature.
Frequency range
Corrected 30 kHz-300 kHz5 300 kHz-1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz-3 GHz 3 GHz-6 GHz
Directivity 50 dB 50 dB 47 dB 40 dB
Source match 49 dB 42 dB 36 dB 31 dB
Load match 50 dB 50 dB 47 dB 40 dB
Reflection tracking ±0.005 dB ±0.009 dB ±0.019 dB ±0.070 dB
Transmission tracking ±0.014 dB ±0.013 dB ±0.026 dB ±0.065 dB
Phase
Phase
5
System performance summary
HP 8753E (50-ohm systems) 3.5-mm test ports
1. 90 dB, 30 kHz to 50 kHz.
2. 100 dB, 300 kHz to 16 MHz due to fixed spurs.
3. These measurement uncertainty curves utilize an RSS model for the contribution of random
errors such as noise, typical connector repeatabilities, and test set switch; with a worst-case
model for the contributions of dynamic accuracy and residual systematic errors.
4. The graphs shown for reflection measurements apply to either a one-port device or a two-port
device with more than 6 dB insertion loss.
5. Typical below 300 kHz.
The following specifications describe the system performance of the HP 8753E network analyzer with an
integrated 50-ohm S-parameter test set configuration.
System hardware includes the following:
Network analyzer HP 8753E Option 006
Calibration kit HP 85033D
Test-port cables HP 11857D
Dynamic range
These specifications apply to transmission measurements
in the 30 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range at 10 Hz IF BW
with full two-port error correction. Dynamic range is limited by maximum receiver input level and the receiver’s
noise floor.
System dynamic range
30 kHz to 300 kHz 100 dB
1,5
300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 110 dB
2
1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 110 dB
3 GHz to 6 GHz 105 dB
Typical measurement uncertainty
3
The following graphs show the typical measurement
uncertainty for the HP 8753E over the full frequency
range using full two-port error correction.
Transmission measurements
Magnitude
Reflection measurements
4
Magnitude
Measurement port characteristics
The following specifications show the residual HP 8753E
system uncertainties for corrected performance after
accuracy enhancement using full two-port error correction. These characteristics apply for an environmental
temperature of 25 ± 5° C, with less than 1° C deviation
from the calibration temperature.
Frequency Range
Corrected 30 kHz-300 kHz5 300 kHz-1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz-3 GHz 3 GHz-6 GHz
Directivity 49 dB 46 dB 44 dB 38 dB
Source Match 49 dB 44 dB 41 dB 37 dB
Load Match 49 dB 46 dB 44 dB 38 dB
Reflection tracking ±0.010 dB ±0.005 dB ±0.007 dB ±0.009 dB
Transmission tracking ±0.016 dB ±0.014 dB ±0.022 dB ±0.048 dB
Phase
Phase
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System performance summary
HP 8753E (75-ohm systems) type-N test ports
1. 90 dB, 30 kHz to 50 kHz.
2. 100 dB, 300 kHz to 16 MHz due to fixed spurs.
3. These measurement uncertainty curves utilize an RSS model for the contribution of random
errors such as noise, typical connector repeatabilities, and test set switch; with a worst-case
model for the contributions of dynamic accuracy and residual systematic errors.
4. The graphs shown for reflection measurements apply to either a one-port device or a two-port
device with more than 6 dB insertion loss.
5. Typical performance.
6. Typical below 300 kHz.
7. 15 dB from 30 to 50 kHz.
The following specifications describe the system performance of the HP 8753E network analyzer with an integrated 75-ohm S-parameter test configuration. System
hardware includes the following:
Network analyzer HP 8753E Option 075
Calibration kit HP 85036B
Test-port cables HP 11857B
Dynamic range
These specifications apply to transmission measurements
in the 30 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range at 10 Hz IF BW
with full two-port error correction. Dynamic range is
limited by maximum receiver input level and the receivers
noise floor.
System dynamic range
30 kHz to 300 kHz 95 dB
1,6
300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 105 dB
2
1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 105 dB
Typical measurement uncertainty
3
The following graphs show the typical measurement
uncertainty for the HP 8753E over the full frequency range
using full two-port error correction.
Transmission measurements
Magnitude
Reflection measurements
4
Magnitude
Measurement port characteristics
The following specifications show the residual HP 8753E
system uncertainties for uncorrected performance and
after accuracy enhancement using full two-port error correction. These characteristics apply for an environmental
temperature of 25 ± 5° C, with less than 1° C deviation
from the calibration temperature.
Frequency Range
Corrected5 30 kHz - 300 kHz 300 kHz - 1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz - 3 GHz
Directivity 48 dB 48 dB 43 dB
Source Match 47 dB 41 dB 35 dB
Load Match 48 dB 48 dB 43 dB
Reflection tracking ±0.004 dB ±0.010 dB ±0.019 dB
Transmission tracking ±0.018 dB ±0.015 dB ±0.033 dB
Uncorrected5
Directivity 20 dB7 35 dB 30 dB
Source Match 10 dB 16 dB 16 dB
Load Match 14 dB 18 dB 16 dB
Reflection tracking ± 2.0 dB ± 1.5 dB ± 1.5 dB
Transmission tracking ± 2.0 dB ± 1.5 dB ± 1.5 dB
Crosstalk 90 dB 100 dB 100 dB
Phase
Phase
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System performance summary
HP 8753E (75-ohm systems) type-F test ports
1. 90 dB, 30 kHz to 50 kHz.
2. 100 dB, 300 kHz to 16 MHz due to fixed spurs.
3. These measurement uncertainty curves utilize an RSS model for the contribution of random
errors such as noise, typical connector repeatabilities, and test set switch; with a worst-case
model for the contributions of dynamic accuracy and residual systematic errors.
4. The graphs shown for reflection measurements apply to either a one-port device or a two-port
device with more than 6 dB insertion loss.
5. Typical performance.
6. Typical below 300 kHz.
The following specifications describe the system performance of the HP 8753E network analyzer with an integrated 75-ohm S-parameter test configuration. System
hardware includes the following:
Network analyzer HP 8753E Option 075
Calibration kit HP 85039B
Test-port cables HP 11857B
Dynamic range
These specifications apply to transmission measurements
in the 30 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range at 10 Hz IF BW
with full two-port error correction. Dynamic range is limited by maximum receiver input level and the receivers
noise floor.
System dynamic range
30 kHz to 300 kHz 95 dB
1,6
300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 105 dB
2
1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 105 dB
Typical measurement uncertainty
3
The following graphs show the typical measurement
uncertainty for the HP 8753E over the full frequency range
using full two-port error correction.
Transmission measurements
Magnitude
Reflection measurements
4
Magnitude
Measurement port characteristics
The following specifications show the residual HP 8753E
system uncertainties for uncorrected performance and
after accuracy enhancement using full two-port error
correction. These characteristics apply for an environmental temperature of 25 ± 5° C, with less than 1° C deviation
from the calibration temperature. Data is shown for
type-F female reflection port and type-F male
transmission port.
Frequency Range
Corrected6 30 kHz-300 kHz 300 kHz-1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz-3 GHz
Directivity 38 dB 38 dB 32 dB
Source Match 36 dB 36 dB 30 dB
Load Match 38 dB 38 dB 32 dB
Reflection tracking ±0.008 dB ±0.008 dB ±0.032 dB
Transmission tracking ±0.062 dB ±0.035 dB ±0.078 dB
Phase
Phase
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HP 8753E specifications
1. At 25˚ C ±5˚ C, relative to 0 dBm output power for the HP 8753E, +10 dBm output power
for the HP 8753E Option 011.
2. Typical below 300 kHz.
3. 16 MHz to 3 GHz.
4. 16 MHz to 2 GHz.
5. Typical from 2 to 3 GHz for instruments with Option 075.
6. +8 dBm with Option 075.
7. Test performed on port 1 only.
Test-port output characteristics
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Frequency characteristics
Range 30 kHz to 3 GHz (6 GHz with Opt. 006)
Resolution 1 Hz
Stability typically ±7.5 ppm 0° to 55° C
typically ±3 ppm/year
With Option 1D5
typically ±0.05 ppm 0° to 55° C
typically ±0.5 ppm/year
Accuracy ±10 ppm at 25° C ±5° C
Power range –85 to +10 dBm
2,6
Resolution 0.05 dB
Level accuracy
1,2,5
±1.0 dB
Level linearity
1,2,5
(–15 dBm to +5 dBm) ±0.2 dB
(5 dBm to 10dBm)6±0.5 dB
Impedance 50 Ω; typically
≥16 dB RL (<1.38 SWR) to 3 GHz
≥14 dB RL (<1.50 SWR) to 6 GHz
Spectral purity
2nd harmonic
3
<–25 dBc at 106dBm
<–40 dBc at 0 dBm (typical)
<–50 dBc at –10 dBm (typical)
3rd harmonic
4
<–25 dBc at 106dBm
<–40 dBc at 0 dBm (typical)
<–50 dBc at –10 dBm (typical)
Nonharmonic spurious
Mixer related <–30 dBc at 106dBm (typical)
<–55 dBc at –10 dBm (typical)
Test port input characteristics
Frequency range 30 kHz to 3 GHz (6 GHz with Opt. 006)
Average noise level
2
–82 dBm (3 kHz BW, <3 GHz)
–102 dBm (10 Hz BW, <3 GHz)
–110 dBm (10 Hz BW, <3 GHz) (typical)
–77 dBm (3 kHz BW, 3 to 6 GHz)
–97 dBm (10 Hz BW, 3 to 6 GHz)
–105 dBm (10 Hz BW, 3 to 6 GHz) (typical)
Maximum input level 10 dBm
Damage level 26 dBm or 35 VDC
Impedance, 50 ohms >10 dB RL, 30 kHz to 50 kHz
2
>20 dB RL, 50 kHz to 300 kHz
2
>18 dB RL, 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz
>16 dB RL, 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz
>14 dB RL, 3 GHz to 6 GHz
Frequency response
2,5
± 1.0 dB, 300 kHz to 3 GHz
(25° + 5° C) ± 2.0 dB, 3 GHz to 6 GHz
Harmonics (Option 002)
2nd harmonic
3
<–15 dBc at +8 dBm
<–35 dBc at 0 dBm (typical)
<–45 dBc at –15 dBm (typical)
3rd harmonic
4
<–30 dBc at +8 dBm
<–50 dBc at 0 dBm (typical)
<–50 dBc at –15 dBm (typical)
Harmonic measurement accuracy (25° ±5° C)
16 MHz to 3 GHz ± 1.5 dB
3 GHz to 6 GHz ± 3 dB (with Opt. 006)
Harmonic measurement dynamic range
–40 dBc (output = –10 dBm,
input = <–15 dBm)
HP 8753E block diagram
Source
RF Out
30 kHz
B
to 3 GHz
3.8 to
6.8 GHz
A
R
R out
R in
3.8 GHz
Phase Lock
Frequency
Reference
Synthesizer/
Pulse Gen.
Receiver
1 MHz
4 kHz
A/D
Main
Processor
ROM/RAM
I/O
Front
Panel
Display
HP-IB
Fast
Processor
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