Keysight (Agilent) 8753E Reference Guide

Reference Guide

Agilent Technologies

8753ET/ES

Network Analyzers

Part Number 08753-90473

Printed in USA

May 2000

Supersedes August 1999

© Copyright 1999, 2000

Agilent Technologies

Notice

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material,

including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or
for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance,or
use of this material.

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Certification

Agilent Technologiescertifies that this product met its published specifications at the time
of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration
measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and
Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute's calibration facility, and to the
calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.

Regulatory and Warranty Information

The regulatory and warranty information is located in the user’s guide.

Assistance

Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available
for Agilent Technologies products. For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent
Technologies sales or service office. See the user’s guide for the nearest office.

Safety Notes

The following safety notes are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with
each of the notes and its meaning before operating this instrument. All pertinent safety
notes for using this product are located in the user’s guide.

WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if

not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss
of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not

correctly performed or adhered to, would result in damage to or destruction of
the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.

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How to Use This Guide

SOFTKEY

This guide uses the following conventions:

Front-Panel Key

Screen Text This represents text displayed on the instrument’s screen.

This represents a key physically located on the
instrument.

This represents a “softkey,” a key whose label is
determined by the instrument’s firmware.

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Documentation Map

The Installation and Quick Start Guide provides procedures for
installing, configuring, and verifying the operation of the analyzer. It
also will help you familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the
analyzer.

The User’s Guide shows how to make measurements, explains
commonly-used features, and tells you how to get the most
performance from your analyzer.

The Reference Guide provides reference information, such as
specifications, menu maps, and key definitions.

The Programmer’s Guide provides general GPIB programming
information, a command reference, and example programs. The
Programmer’s Guide contains a CD-ROM with example programs.

The CD-ROM provides the Installation and Quick Start Guide, the
User’s Guide, the Reference Guide, and the Programmer’s Guide in
PDF format for viewing or printing from a PC.

The Service Guide provides information on calibrating,
troubleshooting,andservicingyouranalyzer. The Service Guide is not
part of a standard shipment and is available only as Option 0BW, or
by ordering part number 08753-90484. A CD-ROM with the Service
Guide in PDF format is included for viewing or printing from a PC.

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Contents

1. 8753ES Specifications and Characteristics

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Corrected System Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Instrument Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Uncorrected Port Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Test Port Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Test Port Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Speed Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

Power Meter Calibration Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

2. 8753ET Specifications and Characteristics

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Corrected System Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Instrument Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Uncorrected Port Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Test Port Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Test Port Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Speed Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

3. Front/Rear Panel

Front Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Analyzer Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Rear Panel Features and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

4. Menu Maps

Menu Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

5. Hardkey/Softkey Reference

Key Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Where to Look for More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Guide Terms and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Analyzer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

6. Error Messages

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Error Messages in Alphabetical Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Error Messages in Numerical Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23

7. Options and Accessories

Using This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Analyzer Options Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Option 1D5, High Stability Frequency Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Option 002, Harmonic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

Option 004, Source Attenuator (ET Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Option 006, 6 GHz Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Option 010, Time Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Option 011, Delete Built-In Test Set (ES Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Option 014, Configurable Test Set (ES Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Option 075, 75 W Impedance (ES Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Option 1CM, Rack Mount Flange Kit Without Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

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Option 1CP, Rack Mount Flange Kit With Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Service and Support Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4

Accessories Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Measurement Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Test-Port Cables: 7-mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Test-Port Cables: Type-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Calibration Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

RF electronic calibration modules and PC software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Verification Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Minimum Loss Pads and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Test Configuration Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

RF Limiter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Power Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Power Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Keyboard Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

8. Preset State and Memory Allocation

Preset State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Memory Allocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Types of Memory and Data Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12

Volatile Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12

Non-Volatile Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Determining Memory Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Storing Data to Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

Conserving Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

Using Saved Calibration Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

9. Understanding the CITIfile Data
Format

Using This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

The CITIfile Data Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3

Description and Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Data Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

File and Operating System Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3

Definition of CITIfile Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

A CITIfile Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

The CITIfile Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

An Array of Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

CITIfile Keyword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

CITIfile Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Example 2, An 8510 Display Memory File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Example 3, 8510 Data file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Example 4, 8510 3-Term Frequency List Cal Set File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6

CITIfile Keywords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Useful Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Computing Frequency Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Expressing CITIfile Data in Other Data Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Example Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

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10. Determining System Measurement Uncertainties

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Sources of Measurement Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Sources of Systematic Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Sources of Random Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

Determining Expected System Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5

Determining Cable Stability Terms (CR1, CR2, C

Measurement Uncertainty Equations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8

Forward Reflection Uncertainty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8

Forward Transmission Uncertainty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9

Reverse Reflection Uncertainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10

Reverse Transmission Uncertainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

TM1

, C

TM2

, C

TP1

, C

). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6

TP2

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1 8753ES

Specifications and Characteristics

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8753ES Specifications and Characteristics

Definitions

Definitions

All specifications and characteristics apply over a 25 °C ±5 °C range (unless otherwise
stated) and 1/2 hour 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 from a calibration kit to

characterize a network analyzer’s systematic (repeatable) errors.

Corrected (residual) Performance: 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) Performance: Indicates instrument performance without error

correction. The uncorrected performance affects the stability of a calibration.

Standard: When referring to the analyzer, this includes all options unless noted otherwise.

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8753ES Specifications and Characteristics

Corrected System Performance

Corrected System Performance

The specifications in this section apply for measurements made using 10 Hz IF bandwidth,
no averaging, and at an environmental temperature of 25 ±5 °C, with less than 1 °C
deviation from the calibration temperature. Assumes that an isolation calibration was
performed with an averaging factor of 16.

Table 1-1 System Dynamic Range, All Device Connector Types

8753ES, All Options, All Cal Kits, All Cables, 10 Hz IF BW
Description Specification Supplemental

Information

System Transmission Dynamic Range

Standard (50 Ω)

30 kHz to 50 kHz 70 dB
50 kHz to 300 kHz 90 dB
300 kHz to 16 MHz 100 dB
16 MHz to 1.3 GHz 110 dB

1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 110 dB
3 GHz to 6 GHz 105 dB

Option 075 (75 Ω)

30 kHz to 50 kHz 68 dB
50 kHz to 300 kHz 90 dB
300 kHz to 16 MHz 96 dB
16 MHz to 1.3 GHz 106 dB

1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 106 dB

Option 014

30 kHz to 50 kHz 68 dB
50 kHz to 300 kHz 90 dB
300 kHz to 16 MHz 98 dB
16 MHz to 1.3 GHz 108 dB

1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 108 dB
3 GHz to 6 GHz 103 dB

a

a. The System Transmission Dynamic Range is calculated as the difference

between the receiver noise floor and the lesser of either: the source maximum
output or the receiver maximum input.

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8753ES Specifications and Characteristics

Corrected System Performance

Table 1-2 7-mm Device Connector Type

Network Analyzer: 8753ES, Standard and Option 006
Calibration Kit: 85031B (7-mm, 50 Ω)
Cables: 11857D
Calibration: Full 2-Port

IF BW = 10 Hz, Avg off, Temp = 25 ± 5 °C with < 1 °C deviation from cal temp, Isol cal with avg = 8

Typical Specification

Description

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
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Magnitude (db) ±(0.001 + .02/°C) ±(0.001 + .01/°C) ±(0.005 + .02/°C) ±(0.020 + .03/°C)
Phase (deg) ±(0.007 + .05/°C) ±(0.007 + .05/°C) ±(0.033 + .05/°C) ±(0.132 + 0.2/°C)

Trans. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.009 + .02/°C) ±(0.006 + .01/°C) ±(0.009 + .02/°C) ±(0.021 + .03/°C)
Phase (deg) ±(0.060 + .05/°C) ±(0.040 + .05/°C) ±(0.059 + .05/°C) ±(0.139 + 0.2/°C)

30 to 300 kHz 300 kHz to

1.3 GHz

1.3 to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz
(Opt 006 only)

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)

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8753ES Specifications and Characteristics

Corrected System Performance

Table 1-3 Type-N (50 Ω) Device Connector Type

Network Analyzer: 8753ES, Standard and Option 006
Calibration Kit: 85032B/E (Type-N, 50 Ω)
Cables: 11857D
Calibration: Full 2-Port

IF BW = 10 Hz, Avg off, Temp = 25 ± 5 °C with < 1 °C deviation from cal temp, Isol cal with avg = 8

Typical Specification

Description

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
Refl. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.005 + .02/°C) ±(0.009 + .01/°C) ±(0.019 + .02/°C) ±(0.070 + .03/°C)
Phase (deg) ±(0.033 + .05/°C) ±(0.059 + .05/°C) ±(0.125 + .05/°C) ±(0.462 + 0.2/°C)

Trans. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.017 + .02/°C) ±(0.013 + .01/°C) ±(0.026 + .02/°C) ±(0.065 + .04/°C)
Phase (deg) ±(0.113 + .05/°C) ±(0.277 + .05/°C) ±(0.172 + .05/°C) ±(0.429 + 0.2/°C)

30 to 300 kHz 300 kHz to

1.3 GHz

1.3 to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz
(Opt 006 only)

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)

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Table 1-4 3.5-mm Device Connector Type

Network Analyzer: 8753ES, Standard and Option 006
Calibration Kit: 85033D (3.5-mm, 50 Ω)
Cables: 11857D
Calibration: Full 2-Port

IF BW = 10 Hz, Avg off, Temp = 25 ± 5°C with < 1°C deviation from cal temp, Isol cal with avg = 8

Typical Specification

Description

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
Refl. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.001 + .02/°C) ±(0.005 + .01/°C) ±(0.007 + .02/°C) ±(0.009 + .03/°C)
Phase (deg) ±(0.007 + .05/°C) ±(0.033 + .05/°C) ±(0.046 + .05/°C) ±(0.059 + 0.2/°C)

Trans. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.019 + .02/°C) ±(0.014 + .01/°C) ±(0.022 + .02/°C) ±(0.048 + .03/°C)
Phase (deg) ±(0.124 + .05/°C) ±(0.092 + .05/°C) ±(0.145 + .05/°C) ±(0.317 + 0.2/°C)

30 to 300 kHz 300 kHz to

1.3 GHz

1.3 to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz
(Opt 006 only)

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)

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Table 1-5 7/16-mm Device Connector Type

Network Analyzer: 8753ES, Standard and Option 006
Calibration Kit: 85038A (7/16-mm, 50 Ω)
Cables: 11857D
Calibration: Full 2-Port

IF BW = 10 Hz, Avg off, Temp = 25 ± 5°C with < 1°C deviation from cal temp, Isol cal with avg = 8

Typical Specification

Description

Directivity 40 dB 40 dB 40 dB 36 dB
Source Match 37 dB 37 dB 37 dB 34 dB
Load Match 40 dB 40 dB 40 dB 36 dB
Refl. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.089 + .02/°C) ±(0.089 + .01/°C) ±(0.089 + .02/°C) ±(0.115 + .03/°C)
Phase (deg) ±(0.587 + .05/°C) ±(0.587 + .05/°C) ±(0.587 + .05/°C) ±(0.759 + 0.2/°C)

Trans. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.066 + .02/°C) ±(0.029 + .01/°C) ±(0.033 + .02/°C) ±(0.062 + .03/°C)
Phase (deg) ±(0.436 + .05/°C) ±(0.192 + .05/°C) ±(0.219 + .05/°C) ±(0.436 + 0.2/°C)

30 to 300 kHz 300 kHz to

1.3 GHz

1.3 to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz
(Opt 006 only)

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)

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Table 1-6 Type-N (75Ω) Device Connector Type

Network Analyzer: 8753ES, Option 075
Calibration Kit: 85036B/E (Type-N, 75Ω)
Cables: 11857B
Calibration: Full 2-Port

IF BW = 10 Hz, Avg off, Temp = 25 ± 5°C with < 1°C deviation from cal temp, Isol cal with avg = 8

Typical Specification

Description

Directivity 48 dB 48 dB 43 dB N/A
Source Match 47 dB 41 dB 35 dB N/A
Load Match 48 dB 48 dB 43 dB N/A
Refl. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.004 + .02/°C) ±(0.010 + .01/°C) ±(0.019 + .02/°C) N/A
Phase (deg) ±(0.026 + .05/°C) ±(0.066 + .05/°C) ±(0.125 + .05/°C) N/A

Trans. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.022 + .02/°C) ±(0.016 + .01/°C) ±(0.033 + .02/°C) N/A
Phase (deg) ±(0.143 + .05/°C) ±(0.106 + .05/°C) ±(0.218 + .05/°C) N/A

30 to 300 kHz 300 kHz to

1.3 GHz

1.3 to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz
(Opt 006 only)

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)

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Table 1-7 Type-F (75 Ω) Device Connector Type

Network Analyzer: 8753ES, Option 075
Calibration Kit: 85039B (Type-F, 75 Ω)
Cables: 11857B
Calibration: Full 2-Port

IF BW = 10 Hz, Avg off, Temp = 25 ± 5°C with < 1°C deviation from cal temp, Isol cal with avg = 8

Typical Specification

Description

Directivity 45 dB 45 dB 40 dB N/A
Source Match 40 dB 40 dB 30 dB N/A
Load Match 45 dB 45 dB 40 dB N/A
Refl. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.043 + .02/°C) ±(0.060 + .01/°C) ±(0.0240 +.02/°C) N/A
Phase (deg) ±(0.396 + .05/°C) ±(0.396 + .05/°C) ±(0.158 + .05/°C) N/A

Trans. Tracking

Magnitude (db) ±(0.033 + .02/°C) ±(0.019 + .01/°C) ±(0.057 +.02/°C) N/A
Phase (deg) ±(0.283 + .05/°C) ±(0.125 + .05/°C) ±(0.376 + .05/°C) N/A

30 to 300 kHz 300 kHz to

1.3 GHz

1.3 to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz

(Opt 006 only)

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)

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Uncorrected Port Performance

Table 1-8 7-mm Device Connector Type

8753ES (7-mm, 50 Ω), Standard and Option 006

Specification

Description

Directivitya (dB)
Source Matcha (dB)
Load Matcha (dB)

Reflection
Trackinga (dB)

Transmission
Trackinga (dB)

Tracking Stability
(Ratio Measurement)

Magnitude (dB) .002/°C, typ. .002/°C,typ. .002/°C, typ. .002/°C, typ. 0.04/°C, typ.
Phase (deg) .004/°C, typ. .004/°C, typ. .004/°C, typ. .004/°C, typ. 0.20/°C, typ.

Crosstalkb (dB)

a. Does not include the effect of the cable set on the test ports.
b. Measurement conditions: Normalized to a thru, measured with two shorts, 10 Hz IF

bandwidth, averaging factor of 8, alternate mode, source power set to the lesser of the
maximum power out or the maximum receiver power.

30 kHz to

50 kHz

15, typ. 20, typ. 35 30 25
10, typ. 18, typ. 16 16 14
10, typ. 18, typ. 18 16 14

±2.5, typ. ±2.5, typ. ±1.0 ±1.0 ±1.5

±2.5, typ. ±2.5, typ. ±1.0 ±1.0 ±1.5

60, typ. 90, typ. 100 100 90

50 kHz to

300 kHz

300 kHz to

1.3 GHz

1.3 GHz to
3 GHz

3 to 6 GHz

(Opt 006

only)

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Table 1-9 Type-N (75 Ω) Device Connector Type

8753ES (Type-N, 75Ω), Option 075
Description Specification

Instrument Specifications

30 kHz to

50 kHz

Directivitya (dB)
Source Matcha (dB)
Load Matcha (dB)

Reflection
Trackinga (dB)

Transmission
Trackinga (dB)

Tracking Stability
(Ratio Measurement)

Magnitude (dB) .002/°C, typ. .002/°C, typ. .002/°C, typ. .002/°C, typ. 0.04/°C, typ.
Phase (deg) .004/°C, typ. .004/°C, typ. .004/°C, typ. .004/°C, typ. 0.20 °/°C, typ.

Crosstalkb (dB)

a. Does not include the effect of the cable set on the test ports.
b. Measurement conditions: Normalized to a thru, measured with two shorts, 10 Hz IF

bandwidth, averaging factor of 8, alternate mode, source power set to the lesser of the
maximum power out or the maximum receiver power.

15, typ. 20, typ. 35 30 N/A
10, typ. 18, typ. 16 16 N/A
10, typ. 18, typ. 18 16 N/A

±2.5, typ. ±2.5, typ. ±1.0 ±1.0

±2.5, typ. ±2.5, typ. ±1.0 ±1.0

60, typ. 90, typ. 100 100 N/A

50 kHz to

300 kHz

300 kHz to

1.3 GHz

1.3 GHz to

3 GHz

3 to 6 GHz

(Opt 006 only)

N/A

N/A

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Test Port Output

Table 1-10 Test Port Output

8753ES Test Port Output
Description Specification Supplemental Information

Frequency

Range

Standard 30 kHz to 3.0 GHz 10 kHz to 3 GHz, typ.

Option 006 30 kHz to 6.0 GHz 10 kHz to 6 GHz, typ.
Resolution 1 Hz
Stability

Standard ±7.5 ppm, 0˚ to 55˚C, typ.

±3 ppm/year, typ.

Option 1D5 0.05 ppm, 0˚ to 55˚C, typ.

±0.5 ppm/year, typ.

CW Accuracy ±10 ppm at 25˚C ±5˚C

Output Powera (above 300 kHz)

Level Accuracy

b

Standard ±1.0 dB at 0 dBm output level

Option 075 ±1.0 dB at 0 dBm output level
Maximum Leveled Power

c

Standard +10 dBm, char.

Option 075 +8 dBm, char.

Option 014 +8 dBm, char.
Power Range

d

Standard −85 to +10 dBm

Option 075 −85 to +8 dBm

Option 014 −85 to +8 dBm
Power Sweep Range

Standard 25 dB 33 dB, typ.

Option 075 23 dB 31 dB, typ.

Option 014 23 dB 31 dB, typ.

a. Source output performance on port 1 only. Port 2 output performance is a characteristic.
b. Absolute power accuracy at a given power level. Includes absolute accuracy and relative

flatness across frequency.

c. At any given frequency, the achievable power while remaining leveled. Applies to CW

mode only.

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

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Table 1-11 Test Port Output

8753ES Test Port Output
Description Specification Supplemental Information

Output Powera (above 300 kHz)

Power Resolution 0.01 dB
Attenuator Switch Points:

a. Source output performance on port 1 only. Port 2 output performance is a characteristic.

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Table 1-12 Test Port Output

8753ES Test Port Output
Description Specification Supplemental Information

Output Powera (above 300 kHz)

Linearity

Standard

Option 014/Option 075

Impedance

Standard 50 Ω, nom.
Option 075 75 Ω, nom.

Return Loss

Standard

300 kHz to 3 GHz > 16 dB, typ.

3 GHz to 6 GHz > 14 dB, typ.
Option 075

300 kHz to 3 GHz > 16 dB, typ.

Attenuator Accuracy

0 dB reference; at 50 MHz

10 dB ± 0.2 dB, char. ± 0.5 dB, char.

20 dB ± 0.4 dB, char. ± 0.7 dB, char.

30 dB ± 0.5 dB, char. ± 0.9 dB, char.

40 dB ± 0.7 dB, char. ± 1.2 dB, char.

50 dB ± 0.8 dB, char. ± 1.5 dB, char.

60 dB ± 1.0 dB, char. ± 1.8dB, char.

70 dB ± 1.2 dB, char. ± 2.1 dB, char.

b

−15 to +5 dBm ±0.2 dB relative to 0 dBm output level
+5 to +10 dBm ±0.5 dB relative to 0 dBm output level

−15 to +5 dBm ±0.2 dB relative to 0 dBm output level
+5 to +8 dBm ±0.5 dB relative to 0 dBm output level

c

300 kHz to 3 GHz 3 GHz to 6 GHz

a. Source output performance on port 1 only. Port 2 output performance is a characteristic.
b. Change in source output power for a given change in source power setting at any given

frequency.

c. The accuracy, relative to the 0 dB setting, of each setting of an attenuator, at a given

frequency.

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Table 1-13 Test Port Output

8753ES Test Port Output
Description Specification Supplemental Information
Signal Purity

2nd Harmonic 16 MHz to 1.5 GHz

at maximum output power < −25 dBc (Option 002 only) < −25 dBc, char.

at 10 dB below maximum
output power

at 20 dB below maximum
output power

3rd Harmonic 16 MHz to 1 GHz

at maximum output power < −25 dBc (Option 002 only) < −25 dBc, char.

at 10 dB below maximum
output power

at 20 dB below maximum

output power
Non-harmonic Spurious
Mixer Related

at maximum output power < −30 dBc, typ.

at 20 dB below maximum

output power

a

(source freq.)
16 MHz to 3 GHz
(Option 006, source freq.)

(non-Option 002)
< −40 dBc, typ.

< −50 dBc, typ.

(source freq.)
16 MHz to 2 GHz
(Option 006, source freq.)

(non-Option 002)
< −40 dBc, typ.

< −50 dBc, typ.

< −55 dBc, typ.

a. Source output performance on port 1 only. Port 2 output performance is a characteristic.

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Test Port Input

Table 1-14 Test Port Input

8753ES Test Port Input
Description Specification Supplemental Information

Frequency Range

Standard 30 kHz to 3.0 GHz 10 kHz to 3 GHz, typ.
Option 006 30 kHz to 6.0 GHz 10 kHz to 6 GHz, typ.

Frequency Response, Non-Ratio Measurement (A or B)

300 kHz to 3 GHz ±1 dB at preset power level
3 GHz to 6 GHz ±2 dB at preset power level

Impedance

Standard 50 Ω, nominal.

Return Loss

Standard See uncorrected load match

chart

Maximum Input Level

Standard +10 dBm
Compression See dynamic accuracy chart

Damage Level

Standard > +26 dBm or > 35 Vdc, typ.

Noise Floor

8753ES

300 kHz to 3 GHz

3 kHz IF Bandwidth ≤−82 dBm
10 Hz IF Bandwidth ≤−102 dBm ≤−110 dBm, typ.

3 GHz to 6 GHz

3 kHz IF Bandwidth ≤−77 dBm
10 Hz IF Bandwidth ≤−97 dBm ≤−105 dBm, typ.

8753ES Option 075

300 kHz to 3 GHz

3 kHz IF Bandwidth ≤−80 dBm
10 Hz IF Bandwidth ≤−100 dBm ≤−110 dBm, typ.

a

a. RMS value of a linear magnitude trace expressed in dBm, with the source power set to

minimum to minimize the effects of crosstalk.

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Table 1-15 Test Port Input

8753ES Test Port Input
Description Specification Supplemental Information

Internally Generated Harmonics (Option 002 Only)

2nd Harmonic 16 MHz to 3 GHz

at +8 dBm input level < −15 dBc

at +0 dBm input level < −30 dBc, typ.

at −15 dBm input level < −45 dBc, typ.
3rd Harmonic 16 MHz to 2 GHz

at +8 dBm input level < −30 dBc

at +0 dBm input level < −50 dBc, typ.

at −15 dBm input level < −50 dBc, typ.

Harmonic Measurement Accuracy

16 MHz to 3 GHz ±1.5 dB
3 GHz to 6 GHz ±3 dB

Harmonic Measurement Dynamic Range

Standard −40 dBc, typ.

output at −10 dBm and input
at < −15 dBm

Frequency Offset Operation

Frequency Range

Standard 300 kHz to 3 GHz

Option 006 300 kHz to 6 GHz
R Channel Input Requirements

300 kHz to 3 GHz 0 to −35 dBm

3 GHz to 6 GHz 0 to −30 dBm
LO Spectral Purity and

Accuracy

Maximum Spurious Input < −25 dBc, typ.

Residual FM < 20 kHz, typ.

Frequency Accuracy −1 to +1 MHz of nominal

a

frequency, typ.

a. The RF source characteristics in this mode are dependent on the stability of the external

LO source. The RF source tracks the LO to maintain a stable IF signal at the R channel
receiver input.

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Table 1-16 Test Port Input

8753ES Test Port Input
Description Specification Supplemental Information
External Source Mode

Frequency Range at −25 dBm R channel power

Standard 300 kHz to 3 GHz

Option 006 300 kHz to 6 GHz
R Input Requirements
Power Level 0 to −25 dBm, typ.
R Input Spectral Purity

Requirement

Maximum Spurious Input < −30 dBc, typ.

Residual FM < 20 kHz, typ.
Settling Time

Auto 500 ms, typ.

Manual 50 ms, typ.
Frequency Readout Accuracy 0.1%, auto, typ.
Input Frequency Accuracy

Requirement

Manual −0.5 to 5 MHz, typ.

a

level

a. Measurement accuracy is dependent on the stability of the input signal.

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Table 1-17 Test Port Input

8753ES Test Port Input
Description Specification

System Bandwidths

3000 Hz 10 Hz

Trace Noise

Magnitude

300 kHz to 3GHz < 0.006 dB rms < 0.001 dB rms
3 GHz to 6 GHz < 0.010 dB rms < 0.002 dB rms

Phase

300 kHz to 3GHz < 0.038° rms < 0.006° rms
3 GHz to 6 GHz < 0.070° rms < 0.012° rms

a. Trace noise is defined for a transmission measurement in CW mode, using a

“through” cable having 0 dB loss, with the source set to +5 dBm, and no
averaging.

a

Table 1-18 Test Port Input

8753ES Test Port Input
Description Specification Supplemental

Information

Reference Level

Magnitude

Range ±500 dB
Resolution 0.001 dB

Phase

Range ±500°
Resolution 0.01°

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Table 1-19 Test Port Input

8753ES Test Port Input
Dynamic Accuracy (Specification)

For input ports 1 and 2, accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference
input power level.

• Inputs: testport 1 and 2

• For test port powers > −50 dBm and < 0 dBm, magnitude dynamic accuracy is

0.02 dB + 0.001 dB/dB from the reference power, phase dynamic accuracy is

0.132 deg + 0.0066 deg/dB from the reference power.

• For Option 075 and 014, for test port powers up to the maximum source power.

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Table 1-20 Test Port Input

8753ES R-Channel Input
Dynamic Accuracy (Typical)

Accuracy of the R-channel power reading relative to the R-channel reference power level.
This table applies when the calibrated power level and the measurement power level are not the

same.
Inputs:

• R-channel

• For Option 075 and 014, for test port powers up to the maximum source power.

300 KHz to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz

Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy
for Test Port Powers

> −50 dBm and < 0 dBm .02 dB + .001 dB/dB

from the reference power

> 0 dBm and < 10 dBm .02 dB + .02 dB/dB

above 0 dBm

Phase Dynamic Accuracy for
Test Port Powers

> −50 dBm and < 0 dBm .132 deg + .0066 deg/dB

from the reference power

> 0 dBm and < 10 dBm .132 deg + .132 deg/dB

above 0 dBm

.02 dB + .001 dB/dB
from the reference power

.02 dB + .03 dB/dB
above 0 dBm

.132 deg + .0066 deg/dB
from the reference power

.132 deg + .198 deg/dB
above 0 dBm

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General Information

Table 1-21 General Information

8753ES General Information
Description Specification Supplemental Information

Display Range

Magnitude ±200 dB (at 20 dB/div), max
Phase ±180°, max
Polar 10 pico units, min

1000 units, max

Display Resolution

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

Reference Value Range

Magnitude ±500 dB, max
Phase ±360°, max

Reference Level Resolution

Magnitude 0.001 dB, min
Phase

Marker Resolution

Magnitude 0.001 dB, min
Phase

Polar 0.01 mUnit, min; 0.01°, min

0.01°, min

0.01°, min

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