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 GHzE8363C 10 MHz to 40 GHzE8364C 10 MHz to 50 GHzE8361C 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 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
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.
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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PNA Series Network Analyzer
□ 4-port measurement application (Option 550)
Adds multiport analyzer mode to any PNA network analyzer
with Option 014 configurable test set, which enables full
4-port error correction and measurement capabilities using an
external test set. Only standard measurement class is available
in the multiport analyzer mode.
□ N-port capabilities (Option 551)
Adds multiport analyzer mode to any PNA network analyzer
with Option 014 configurable test set, which enables full
N-port error correction and measurement capabilities using
an external test set. Only standard measurement class is
available in the multiport analyzer mode.
Pulse, antenna, mm-wave
□ Pulsed-RF measurement capability (Option H08)
Provides software to set up and control pulsed-RF measurements
with point-in-pulse capability. The software sets the coefficient
of the PNA’s digital-IF filter to null out unwanted spectral
components, enables the IF gates provided with IF access
(Option H11), and controls selected Agilent pulse generators.
It can be run on the PNA or an external computer. A “.dll” file
containing the IF-filter algorithms is included for automated
pulsed-RF testing. The pulsed application is configured to work
with the Agilent 81110A series pulse generator.
For more detailed information regarding pulsed measurement
capabilities with the microwave PNA refer to the Agilent Web
site www.agilent.com/find/pna and download the PNA Series
MW Network Analyzers Configuration Guide for Pulsed
Measurements, literature number 5989-7913EN.
□ IF access (Option H11)
Provides hardware to enable antenna, point-in pulse, and
broadband millimeter-wave measurements to 110 GHz. For
each of the MW PNA’s measurement receivers, IF gates
(enabled with pulsed measurement capability, Option H08) and
external IF inputs are added. In addition, access to the PNA’s
internal RF and LO source is provided for remote mixing
applications. For basic antenna measurements, only Option H11
is necessary. Pulsed antenna applications also require the
pulsed measurement capability (Option H08). Broadband
measurements to 110 GHz, also requires an N5260A
millimeter-wave test set controller.
Accessories
□ Rack mount kit without handles (Option 1CM)
Adds a rack mount (5063-9217) and rail kit (E3663AC) for use
without handles.
□ Rack mount kit with handles (Option 1CP)
Adds a rack mount (5063-9237)1 and rail kit (E3663AC) for use
with standard supplied handles.
Configuration Details
Selecting the correct mixer-test configuration:
Most mixer or converter test applications require Options 014, 080,
and 082 for conversion loss/gain, or Options 014, 080, 081 and
083 for conversion loss/gain and phase/delay measurements. If
you want to create and automate your own custom frequencyoffset measurements (for example, intermodulation distortion),
you may only need Options 014 and 080. For converters that
require input power below -27 dBm, or for devices that have a
large amount of LO feedthrough (like an unfiltered mixer), Option
UNL, which adds source attenuators, is highly recommended.
Besides allowing lower input power levels, these attenuators
improve the isolation between the PNA’s internal source and
LO leakage signals, helping to prevent source-unleveled errors.
For devices that put out signals near or above the receiver’s
compression levels (which varies between –3 and +5 dBm,
depending on the model and frequency), Option 016 is recommended, which adds receiver attenuators. Finally, Option 010,
which adds time-domain analysis, is very useful for gating out
unwanted, time-delayed responses which often occur when
measuring mixers.
Note: Use external IF access for up to 20 dB more sensitivity
when making antenna measurements with a remote mixing
configuration. Add Option H08 (Pulsed-RF Measurement
Capability) to enable advanced pulsed measurements. Or
upgrade to a broadband (10 MHz to 110 GHz) VNA system
simply by purchasing an N5260A controller test set with test
heads (Option 110, 120, or 130).
1. The 5063-9237 kit assumes you have the standard handles shipped
with the instrument. If you do not have handles, order a 5063-9224 kit.
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PNA Series Network Analyzer
Source
Switch/splitter
Reference
receiver
Reference
receiver
Measurement
receivers
Port 1Port 2
A
B
R1R2
Source
Switch
Reference
receiver
Reference
receiver
Measurement
receivers
Port 1Port 2
A
B
R1R2
Source attenuator
1
Source attenuator
1
Bias-teeBias-tee
Simplified test set block diagrams
Standard power range
Extended power range and bias-tees (Option UNL)
1. Source attenuator for E8362/3/4C is 60 dB in 10 dB steps.
Source attenuator for E8361C is 50 dB in 10 dB steps.
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PNA Series Network Analyzer
Source
Switch
Reference
receiver
Reference
receiver
Measurement
receivers
Port 1Port 2
A
B
R1R2
Source
Switch
Reference
receiver
Reference
receiver
Measurement
receivers
Port 1Port 2
Bias-tee
Source attenuator
1
A
Bias-tee
Source attenuator
1
B
R1R2
Simplified test set block diagrams – continued
Configurable test set (Option 014)
Configurable test set with extended power range and bias-tees (Option UNL and 014)
1. Source attenuator for E8362/3/4C is 60 dB in 10 dB steps.
Source attenuator for E8361C is 50 dB in 10 dB steps.
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PNA Series Network Analyzer
Source
Switch/splitter/leveler
Reference
receiver
Reference
receiver
Measurement
receivers
Cplr
arm
Bias-tee
Source attenuator
1
A
Bias-tee
Source attenuator
1
B
R1R2
10 dB steps
10 dB steps
Receiver
attenuator
2
Rcvr B
in
Rcvr A
in
Cplr
arm
SRC
out
Cplr
thru
Source
out
Rcvr R2
in
Cplr
thru
SRC
out
Rcvr R1
in
Source
out
Option 081
Simplified test set block diagrams – continued
Fully optioned, active device or mixer/converter test configuration (Options 014, UNL, 016, 080, 081)
1. Source attenuator for E8362/3/4C is 60 dB in 10 dB steps. Source attenuator for
E8361C is 50 dB in 10 dB steps.
2. Receiver attenuator for E8362/3/4C is 35 dB in 5 dB steps. Receiver attenuator for
E8361C is 50 dB in 10 dB steps.
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PNA Series Network Analyzer
Source
Switch/splitter/leveler
Reference
receiver
Reference
receiver
Measurement
receivers
Cplr
arm
AB
R1R2
10 dB steps
10 dB steps
Receiver
attenuator
2
Rcvr B
in
Rcvr A
in
Cplr
arm
SRC
out
Cplr
thru
Source
out
Rcvr R2
in
Cplr
thru
SRC
out
Rcvr R1
in
Source
out
Option 081
D
U
T
+40
dBm
+30
dBm
+15
dBm
+30
dBm
+30
dBm
+15
dBm
+15
dBm
+40
dBm
+15
dBm
preamp
Source attenuator
1
Source attenuator
1
+30
dBm
+30
dBm
Simplified test set block diagrams – continued
High-power configuration (Model E836xCH85)
Power levels shown on the diagram are damage levels. At a minimum, keep power levels 6 dB below damage level. For optimal
performance, keep the power level incident upon the receivers -20 dBm or less. This will keep the receivers out of compression.
1. Source attenuator for E8362/3/4C is 60 dB in 10 dB steps.
2. Receiver attenuator for E8362/3/4C is 35 dB in 5 dB steps.
1. Option H11: IF-gate controls and external-IF inputs are accessed on rear panel.
IF gates are enabled with Option H08. External-IF input frequency is 8.33 MHz.
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PNA Series Network Analyzer
Upgrade kits
Upgrade kits for the PNA Series E8361C, E8362C, E8363C,
E8364C
Upgrade kits are available to add options after initial purchase. To
order an upgrade kit for the PNA series, order the analyzer’s model
number followed by a “U”, then indicate the option to be added
(for example, E8362CU-010). The current configuration and serial
number of the instrument to be retrofitted are required as part of
the order.
□ Time-domain (Option 010)
User installable.
□ Configurable test set (Option 014)
Provides six front-panel RF access loops.
Includes installation at an Agilent service center.
□ Receiver attenuators (Option 016)
Includes installation at an Agilent service center.
□ Frequency range upgrade to an E8363C (40 GHz) PNA
(Option 040/041)
Available only for the E8362C. Includes
installation at an Agilent service center.
□ Frequency range upgrade to an E8364C (50 GHz) PNA
(Option 050/051)
Available only for the E8362C and E8363C.
Includes installation at an Agilent service center.
□ Frequency range upgrade to an E8361C (67 GHz) PNA
(Option 067/068)
Available only for the E8363C and E8364C.
Includes installation at an Agilent service center.
□ Frequency-offset (Option 080)
Includes installation at an Agilent service center.
□ External reference switch (Option 081)
Includes installation at an Agilent service center.
□ Frequency converter measurement application (Option 083)
User installable. Option 080 and 081 required.
□ Embedded LO Measurements (Option 084)
Advanced software tuning that provides absolute group delay of
converters with embedded LOs without the need for access to a
common reference signal. The measurement result is the same as
locking the DUT LO to the reference mixer LO. (Options 080
and 083 required) Requires firmware A.07.05 and above plus
1.1 GHz CPU board.
□ A/B to C model upgrades
Order E8361AU-221, E8362BU-221, E8363BU-221, or E8364BU-221
Note:
1.1 GHz CPU is required to upgrade. Please refer to Customer Support Service
Guides for the correct part number http://na.tm.agilent.com/pna/documents.html
□ 4-Port measurement application (Option 550)
(Available for E8361C, E8362C/3C/4C)
Enables full 4-port error correction and differential
measurements. Option 014 and external test set required.
User installable.
□ N-port capabilities (Option 551)
(Available for E8361C, E8362C/3C/4C)
Adds full N-port error correction and measurement
capabilities. Option 014 and external test set required.
User installable.
□ Extended power range (Option UNL)
Adds a step attenuator and a bias-tee between source and
each test port. Includes installation at an Agilent service center.
□ Pulsed-RF measurement capability (Option H08)
Provides software to set up and control pulsed-RF
measurements using narrowband detection, with point-in-pulse
and pulse-profile capability. User installable.
□ IF access (Option H11)
Provides hardware for antenna, point-in-pulse, and millimeter wave measurements. Adds rear-panel RF and LO outputs,
external IF inputs, and IF gates (gates enabled with Option H08).
Includes installation at an Agilent service center.
□ High-power test set (Option H85)
Removes bias tees for higher test port power-handling capability.
Options UNL, 014, 016, 080, and 081 are required. Includes
installation at an Agilent Service Center.
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.
Note: For applications, measurement accessories, and general
accessories please see Agilent PNA Family Network Analyzers Configuration Guide, part number 5990-7745EN.
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