Agilent
PNA Series
Microwave Network Analyzers
Configuration Guide
PNA E8362C 10 MHz to 20 GHz
PNA E8363C 10 MHz to 40 GHz
PNA E8364C 10 MHz to 50 GHz
PNA E8361C 10 MHz to 67 GHz
This guide describes standard configurations,
for the PNA (E836xC) Series microwave network
analyzers. This guide should be used with the
Agilent PNA family data sheets for a complete
description of these analyzers.
For applications, measurement accessories, and
general accessories please see Agilent PNA Family
Network Analyzers Configuration Guide, part number
5990-7745EN.
Agilent offers the following options for all PNA family network analyzers
Certification options
□ Commercial calibration certification with test data (Option UK6)
Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s
published specifications. Includes calibration label, calibration
certificate, and data report. Conforms to ISO 9001.
□ ISO 17025 compliant calibration (Option 1A7)
Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s
published specifications. Includes calibration label, ISO 17025
calibration certificate, and data report, measurement uncertainties
and guardbands on all customer specifications. Conforms to ISO
17025 and ISO 9001.
□ ANSI Z540 compliant calibration (Option A6J)
Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s
published specifications. Includes pre- and post-adjustment data
with measurement uncertainty information compliant to the
ANSI/NCSL Z540 standard.
Warranty and service
1-, 3-, and 5-year warranty and service plans are available at the
time of instrument purchase. Standard warranty is 1 year.
Documentation
The PNA Series instruments are equipped with an Online Help
system available within the instrument in the following languages:
English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, and French. Service
guides and the Online Help system are available on the web:
www.na.tm.agilent.com/pna
Calibration Software Licenses
□ Perpetual license for built-in performance test software for
Agilent inclusive cal (Option 897)
Adds built-in performance testing and calibration software for
self-maintainers. Requires additional equipment. See the analyzer’s
Service Guide for more information on equipment required.
□ Perpetual license for built-in performance test software for
Standards compliant cal (Option 898)
Adds built-in performance testing and calibration software for
self-maintainers. Requires additional equipment. See the analyzer’s
Service Guide for more information on equipment required.
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PNA Series Network Analyzer
E8362C 10 MHz to 20 GHz E8363C 10 MHz to 40 GHz E8364C 10 MHz to 50 GHz E8361C 10 MHz to 67 GHz
Option configurations
To add options to a product, order the corresponding item number.
Description For E8362C For E8363C For E8364C For E8361C Additional
information
Test set
Option 014 Configurable test set E8362C-014 E8363C-014 E8364C-014 E8361C-014
Power configuration
Option UNL Extended power range E8362C-UNL E8363C-UNL E8364C-UNL E8361C-UNL Only E8361C requires 014
and bias-tees
Option 016 Add receiver attenuators E8362C-016 E8363C-016 E8364C-016 E8361C-016 Requires UNL (only E8361C also
Option H851 High-power configuration E8362CH85 E8363CH85 E8364CH85 Includes 014, 016, UNL2, 080, 081
Measurement applications
Option 010 Time-domain capability E8362C-010 E8363C-010 E8364C-010 E8361C-010
Option 080 Frequency offset E8362C-080 E8363C-080 E8364C-080 E8361C-080 Requires 014 (E8361C only, 081 required
if UNL is also purchased)
Option 081 Reference receiver switch E8362C-081 E8363C-081 E8364C-081
requires UNL)
Option 082 Scalar-calibrated E8362C-082 E8363C-082 E8364C-082 E8361C-082 Requires 014, 080
converter measurements
Option 083 Vector- and scalar-calibrated E8362C-083 E8363C-083 E8364C-083 E8361C-083 Requires 014, 080, 081(only E8361C
converter measurements also requires UNL)
Option 084
Option 550
Option 551
Pulse, antenna, mm-wave
Option H08 Pulsed-RF measurement E8362C-H08 E8363C-H08 E8364C-H08 E8361C-H08 Requires 014, 080 (Option H11
capabili ty recommended)
Option H11
pulsed-RF and mm-wave
measurements)
Accessories
Option 1CM Rack mount kit for use E8362C-1CM E8363C-1CM E8364C-1CM E8361C-1CM
without handles
Option 1CP Rack mount kit for use E8362C-1CP E8363C-1CP E8364C-1CP E8361C-1CP
with handles
Calibration documentation
Option 1A7 ISO 17025 compliant E8362C-1A7 E8363C-1A7 E8364C-1A7 E8361C-1A7
calibration
Option UK6 Commercial calibration E8362C-UK6 E8363C-UK6 E8364C-UK6 E8361C-UK6
certificate with test data
Option A6J ANSI Z540 compliant E8362C-A6J E8363C-A6J E8364C-A6J E8361C-A6J
calibration
Calibration software for self-maintainers
Option 897
performance test software for Agilent exclusive calibration
Option 8985
performance test software for standards compliant calibration
requires 014)
E8361C-081
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Embedded LO measurements E8362C-084 E8363C-084 E8364C-084 E8361C-084 Requires 082 or 083
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4-port measurement application
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N-port capabilities E8362C-551 E8363C-551 E8364C-551 E8361C-551 Requires 014
IF access (for antenna, E8362C-H11 E8363C-H11 E8364C-H11 E8361C-H11 Requires 014, UNL, 080, and 081
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Perpetual license of built-in
Perpetual license of built-in
E8362C-550 E8363C-550 E8364C-550 E8361C-550 Requires 014
E8362C-897 E8363C-897 E8364C-897 E8361C-897
E8362C-898 E8363C-898 E8364C-898 E8361C-898
Requires 014, 080 (only E8361C also
1. Option H85 is ordered as a separate model, as indicated.
2. UNL up to 67 GHz does not include bias-tees. Only includes source attenuators.
3. Requires firmware A.07.05 and above, plus 1.1 GHz CPU board.
4. Option 550 is a subset of 551; therefore they cannot be ordered together. When ordering a test set, select an option to specify the appropriate
interconnect jumper cable set between the analyzer and the test set.
5. Additional hardware required. Please refer to the analyzer’s Service Guide for required service test equipment.
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PNA Series Network Analyzer
The microwave PNA Series instruments are integrated vector
network analyzers equipped with a built-in S-parameter test set,
synthesized source, a hard disk drive, USB interfaces, and an
8.4” LCD color touch screen display. The E8362C has 3.5 mm
male 50-ohm test ports. The E8363C/64C have 2.4 mm male
50-ohm test ports. The E8361C has 1.85 mm male 50-ohm test
ports. Included with each instrument is a mouse, keyboard (U.S.)
and a 1-year return-to-Agilent service warranty.
Test set and power configuration options
□ Configurable test set (Option 014)
Provides six front panel access loops. Three access loops are
for port one and three for port two. The loops provide access
to the signal path between (a) the source output and the
reference receiver, (b) the source output and directional coupler
thru arm and (c) the coupled arm of the directional coupler and
the port receiver. This option provides the capability to improve
instrument sensitivity for measuring low-level signals, to
reverse the directional coupler to achieve even more dynamic
range or to add components and other peripheral instruments
for a variety of measurement applications. (see PNA Series
Microwave Data Sheet literature number 5989-7605EN for a
basic block diagram)
□ Extended power range and bias-tees (Option UNL)
Adds two 60 dB step attenuators and two bias-tees to the
E8362/3/4C. Adds two 50 dB step attenuators and two bias-tees
to the E8361C. A step attenuator and bias-tee set is inserted
between the source and test port one and another set
between the source and test port two. (see PNA Series
Microwave Data Sheet literature number 5989-7605EN for a
basic block diagram)
□ Add receiver attenuators (Option 016)
An attenuator is added between each test port and its
corresponding receiver. Two 35 dB step attenuators are added
to the E8362/3/4C. Two 50 dB step attenuators are added to
the E8361C (see PNA Series Microwave Data Sheet literature
number 5989-7605EN for a basic block diagram).
□ High-power test set (Model E836xCH85)
This configuration combines options that are often necessary
for high power measurements (UNL1, 014, 016, 080, 081).
The only difference between ordering Option H85 versus a
combination of the options listed above is the source
attenuator option UNL. Standard UNL includes two source
attenuators and two bias-tees. Option H85 includes the two
source attenuators, but not the bias-tees, as the bias-tees are
the power-limiting factor in the network analyzer test set. The
maximum power at the test port is +43 dBm (< 20 GHz), and
+40 dBm (> 20 GHz).
Option 080, frequency-offset mode, is included in Option H85
because it manages the phase-locking internally (instead of
depending on the R1 receiver). So if you need to use external
components in the path of the R1 receiver, it makes the
measurements simpler and more robust.
Measurement applications
□ Time-domain capability (Option 010)
For viewing reflection and transmission responses in time or
distance domain.
□ Frequency offset (Option 080)
This option enables the PNA Series microwave network analyzers
to set the source frequency independently from where the
receivers are tuned. This ability is important for two general
classes of devices: mixers (and converters) and amplifiers.
Option 080 provides a very basic user interface.
□ Reference receiver switch (Option 081)
Option 081 adds a solid-state internal RF transfer switch in the
R1 reference-receiver path (see PNA Series Microwave Data
Sheet literature number 5989-7605EN for a block diagram). The
switch allows the instrument to easily switch between standard
S-parameter (non-frequency-offset) measurements and frequency
offset measurements such as relative phase or absolute group
delay that require an external reference mixer. The user can set
the switch manually or remotely, but it is best used with the
frequency-converter application (Option 083), where it is controlled
automatically during the vector-mixer calibration procedure
and subsequent measurements.
□ Scalar-calibrated converter measurements (Option 082)
With a simple setup and calibration, this application provides
the highest accuracy for conversion-loss (or gain) measurements
by combining one-port and power-meter calibrations to remove
mismatch errors. Option 080 required.
□ Vector- and scalar-calibrated converter measurements
(Option 083)
This converter measurement adds an intuitive and easy-to-use
user interface, advanced calibration choices that provide
exceptional amplitude and phase accuracy, and control of
external signal sources for use as local oscillators. Mixer
calibration techniques include scalar-mixer calibration and
vector-mixer calibration (requires Option 081). Finally, the
frequency-converter application supports all of Agilent’s major
signal source families.
□ Embedded LO Measurements (Option 084)
This option tunes the PNA receivers to the output frequency of
the converter under test, without the need for access to internal
LOs or a common reference signal. For converters with embed ded LOs, this option enables measurements of match-corrected
conversion loss/gain (requires Option 082 or 083), and absolute
group delay (requires Option 083).
1. UNL does not include bias-tees. Only includes source attenuators
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