Agilent Technologies

8712E Series RF Vector Network Analyzers

Technical Specifications

8712ET and 8712ES 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 8714ET and 8714ES 300 kHz to 3.0 GHz
This document describes the performance and features of Agilents 50 and 75 ohm 8712E series RF vector network analyzers:
PORT 1 PORT 2

8712ET transmission/reflection vector network analyzer, 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 8712ES S-parameter vector network analyzer, 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 8714ET transmission/reflection vector network analyzer, 300 kHz to 3.0 GHz 8714ES S-parameter vector network analyzer, 300 kHz to 3.0 GHz

For more information about these analyzers, please read the following documents: 8712E Series Brochure: 5967-6316E 8712E Series Configuration Guide: 5967-6315E

Introduction
All specifications and characteristics apply over a 25 C 5 C range (unless otherwise stated) and 60 minutes after the instrument has been turned on.

Definitions
Specifications: Warranted performance. Specifications include guardbands to account for the expected statistical distribution, measurement uncertainties, and changes in performance due to environmental conditions. Characteristics: A performance parameter that the product is expected to meet before it leaves the factory, but is not verified in the field, and is not covered by the product warranty. A characteristic includes the same guardbands as a specification. Typical: Expected performance of an average instrument which does not include guardbands. It is not covered by the instruments warranty. Nominal: A general, descriptive term that does not imply a level of performance. It is not covered by the instruments warranty. Supplemental information: may include typical, nominal or characteristic values. Calibration is the process of measuring known standards from a calibration kit to characterize a network analyzers systematic (repeatable) errors. Corrected (residual) performance: Indicates performance after error correction (calibration). It is determined primarily by the quality of the calibration standards and how well known they are, plus the effects of system repeatability, stability, and noise. Uncorrected (raw) performance: Indicates performance without error correction (calibration). Uncorrected performance affects the stability of a calibration the better the raw performance, the more stable the calibration.

Table of contents
System performance, two-port calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System performance, T/R calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 System performance, uncorrected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Test port output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Test port input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Block diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

System Performance, 2-Port Calibration (7-mm, 50 )

8712ES/8714ES 85031B (7-mm, 50 ) Cal Kit, User 2-Port Calibration
Specificationa (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 55 51 55 0.012 0.033 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 51 49 51 0.005 0.035

Directivity Source Match Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)a,b

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)a

Magnitude Phase

a. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. b. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21> 1.0

System Performance, 2-Port Calibration (Type-N, 50 )

8712ES/8714ES 85032B/E (Type-N, 50 ) Cal Kit, User 2-Port Calibration
Specificationa (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 50 42 50 0.02 0.04 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 47 36 47 0.02 0.055

Directivity Source Match Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)a,b

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)a

Magnitude Phase

a. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. b. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21> 1.0

System Performance, 2-Port Calibration (3.5 mm, 50 )

8712ES/8714ES 85033D (3.5 mm, 50 ) Cal Kit, User 2-Port Calibration
Specificationa (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 46 44 46 0.016 0.04 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 43 41 43 0.008 0.05

Directivity Source Match Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)a,b

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)a

Magnitude Phase

a. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. b. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21> 1.0

System Performance, 2-Port Calibration (7-16, 50 )

8712ES/8714ES 85038A (7-16, 50 ) Cal Kit, User 2-Port Calibration
Specificationa (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 40 37 40 0.1 0.054 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 40 37 40 0.09 0.063

Directivity Source Match Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)a,b

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)a

Magnitude Phase

a. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. b. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21> 1.0

System Performance, 2-Port Calibration (Type-N, 75 )

8712ES/8714ES with Option 1EC a 85036B/E (Type-N, 75 ) Cal Kit, User 2-Port Calibration
Specificationb (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 48 41 48 0.021 0.042 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 43 35 43 0.02 0.062

Directivity Source Match Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)b,c

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)b

Magnitude Phase

a. Option 1EC provides 75 system impedance. b. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. c. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21 > 1.0

System Performance, 2-Port Calibration (Type-F, 75 )

8712ES/8714ES with Option 1EC a 85039B (Type-F, 75 ) Cal Kit, User 2-Port Calibration
Specification b (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 38 36 38 0.019 0.045 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 32 30 32 0.033 0.09

Directivity Source Match Load Match Reflection Tracking c Transmission Tracking c

Transmission Uncertainty (Specification)b,d

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty (Specification)b

Magnitude Phase

a. Option 1EC provides 75 system impedance. b. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. c. Assumes the use of an 85039B cal kit, and a DUT with a center pin conforming to the 0.77 to 0.86 mm limits. d. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21 > 1.0

System Performance, T/R Calibration (Type-N, 50 )

8712ES/8714ES 85032B/E (Type-N, 50 ) Cal Kit, T/R Calibration
Specificationa (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 50 42 42 18 18 0.02 0.040 0.17 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 47 36 36 15 15 0.02 0.055 0.3 a. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. b. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21 > 1.0

Directivity Source Match: Reflection (One-Port Cal) Transmission (Enhanced Response Cal) Transmission (Response Cal) Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking: Enhanced Response Cal Response Cal

Transmission Uncertainty: Enhanced Response Calibration (Specification)a,b

Magnitude Phase

Transmission Uncertainty: Response Calibration (Specification)a,b

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty: One-Port Calibration (Specification)a

Magnitude Phase

System Performance, T/R Calibration (Type-N, 50 ), continued

8712ET/8714ET 85032B/E (Type-N, 50 ) Cal Kit, T/R Calibration
Specificationa (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 50 42 42 23 18 0.02 0.039 0.105 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 47 36 36 19 15 0.02 0.052 0.197 a. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. b. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21 > 1.0

Directivity Source Match: Reflection (One-Port Cal) Transmission (Enhanced Response Cal) Transmission (Response Cal) Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking: Enhanced Response Cal Response Cal

Transmission Uncertainty: Enhanced Response Calibration (Specification)a,b

Magnitude Phase

Transmission Uncertainty: Response Calibration (Specification)a,b

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty: One-Port Calibration (Specification)a

Magnitude Phase

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8712ET/8714ET with Attenuator Option 1E1a 85032B/E (Type-N, 50 ) Cal Kit, T/R Calibration
Specificationb (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 50 42 42 21 18 0.02 0.039 0.13 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 47 36 36 15 15 0.02 0.055 0.3 a. Option 1E1 adds a 60 dB step attenuator. b. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. c. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21 > 1.0.

Directivity Source Match: Reflection (One-Port Cal) Transmission (Enhanced Response Cal) Transmission (Response Cal) Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking: Enhanced Response Cal Response Cal

Transmission Uncertainty: Enhanced Response Calibration (Specification)b,c

Magnitude Phase

Transmission Uncertainty: Response Calibration (Specification)b,c

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty: One-Port Calibration (Specification)b

Magnitude Phase

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System Performance, T/R Calibration (Type-N, 75 )

8712ES/8714ES with Option 1EC a 85036B/E (Type-N, 75 ) Cal Kit, T/R Calibration
Specificationb (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 48 41 41 18 18 0.021 0.042 0.17 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 43 35 35 15 15 0.02 0.062 0.3 a. Option 1EC provides 75 system impedance. b. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. c. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21 > 1.0.

Directivity Source Match: Reflection (One-Port Cal) Transmission (Enhanced Response Cal) Transmission (Response Cal) Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking: Enhanced Response Cal Response Cal

Transmission Uncertainty: Enhanced Response Calibration (Specification)b,c

Magnitude Phase

Transmission Uncertainty: Response Calibration (Specification)b,c

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty: One-Port Calibration (Specification)b

Magnitude Phase

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8712ET/8714ET with Option 1EC a (without Attenuator) 85036B/E (Type-N, 75 ) Cal Kit, T/R Calibration
Specification b (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 48 41 41 23 18 0.021 0.04 0.11 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 43 35 35 19 15 0.02 0.058 0.2 a. Option 1EC provides 75 system impedance. b. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. c. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21 > 1.0.

Directivity Source Match: Reflection (One-Port Cal) Transmission (Enhanced Response Cal) Transmission (Response Cal) Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking: Enhanced Response Cal Response Cal

Transmission Uncertainty: Enhanced Response Calibration (Specification)b,c

Magnitude Phase

Transmission Uncertainty: Response Calibration (Specification)b,c

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty: One-Port Calibration (Specification)b

Magnitude Phase

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8712ET/8714ET with Options 1EC and 1E1a 85036B/E (Type-N, 75 ) Cal Kit, T/R Calibration
Specificationb (in dB) Description 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 48 41 41 21 18 0.021 0.04 0.125 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 43 35 35 15 15 0.02 0.062 0.295 a. Option 1EC provides 75 system impedance. Option 1E1 adds a 60 dB step attenuator. b. These specifications apply for measurements made using the fine (15 Hz) bandwidth, no averaging, and at an ambient temperature of 25 5 C, with less than 1 C deviation from the calibration temperature. c. For transmission measurements, the effect of crosstalk is disregarded and S12=S21 for S21 < 1.0, S12=1/S21 for S21 > 1.0.

Directivity Source Match: Reflection (One-Port Cal) Transmission (Enhanced Response Cal) Transmission (Response Cal) Load Match Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking: Enhanced Response Cal Response Cal

Transmission Uncertainty: Enhanced Response Calibration (Specification)b,c

Magnitude Phase

Transmission Uncertainty: Response Calibration (Specification)b,c

Magnitude Phase

Reflection Uncertainty: One-Port Calibration (Specification)b

Magnitude Phase

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System Performance, Uncorrected

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES (Type-N, 50 )
Description 8712ES/8714ES 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz Directivityc Source Match (Ratio)d Load Matche Crosstalk f Directivityc Source Match (Ratio)d Load Matche Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking Crosstalk f 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 8712ET/8714ET (without Attenuator) 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 8712ET/8714ET with Attenuator Option 1E1 a 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz

Specification b (in dB) 29 18 18 88 23 15 15 88 29 23 18 97 23 19 15 97 29 21 18 97 21 15 15 97

Typical b (in dB) 40 23 24 2.0 2.0 95 30 20 21 2.0 2.0 95 42 30 24 1.0 1.5 105 32 23 22 1.0 1.5 105 42 26 24 1.0 1.5 105 32 21 22 1.5 1.5 105

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES with Option 1EC (Type-N, 75 )

Description 8712ES/8714ES 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz Directivityc Source Match (Ratio)d Load Matche Crosstalk f Directivityc Source Match (Ratio)d Load Matche Reflection Tracking Transmission Tracking Crosstalk f 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 8712ET/8714ET (without Attenuator) 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz 8712ET/8714ET with Attenuator Option 1E1 a 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 1.3 GHz to 3 GHz

Specification b (in dB) 27 18 18 88 19 15 15 88 27 23 18 97 18 19 15 97 27 21 18 97 19 15 15 97

Typical b (in dB) 40 23 24 1.5 1.5 95 30 20 22 1.5 1.5 95 40 28 24 1.0 1.0 105 30 23 22 1.0 1.0 105 40 24 24 1.0 1.5 105 30 20 22 1.5 1.5 105

a. Option 1E1 adds a 60 dB step attenuator to the 8712ET/8714ET. b. These numbers apply for a measurement made using the fine bandwidth at an environmental temperature of 25 5 C. c. The uncorrected directivity of a network analyzer is calculated in linear terms by dividing the reflection measurement of an ideal load by the average of the reflection measurements of an ideal short and an ideal open. d. The uncorrected source match is the source match of the network analyzer when making a ratioed, uncalibrated measurement. e. The uncorrected load match is the match of the network analyzer port used on the load side of a measurement. f. Measured by setting output power to the maximum specified setting, connecting shorts to both ports, and measuring transmission. Typical and specified crosstalk values are 5 dB worse than those shown in the table below 1 MHz (for all models) and above 2.2 GHz (for 8714ET/ES models).

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8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Test Port Output

Description Frequency Range: 8712ET/ES 8714ET/ES Resolution Stability CW Accuracy Signal Purity Harmonics: 8712ET/ES 8714ET/ES Nonharmonic Spurious: 8712ET/ES, <50 kHz from carrier 8712ET/ES, >50 kHz from carrier 8714ET/ES, <50 kHz from carrier 8714ET/ES, >50 kHz from carrier Phase Noise (at 10 kHz offset): 8712ET/ES 8714ET/ES Residual AM (in 100 kHz bandwidth) Residual FM (30 Hz to 15 kHz) Output Power Level Accuracy: 8712ET: 50 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 75 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 8712ES: 50 75 8714ET: 50 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 75 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 8714ES: 50 75 Minimum Power: 8712ET: 50 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 75 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 8712ES: 50 75 8714ET: 50 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 75 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 8712ES: 50 75 a. Option 1E1 adds a 60 dB step attenuator. <20 dBc at <1 MHz <30 dBc at >1 MHz <30 dBc <25 dBc, characteristic <20 dBc at <1 MHz, char. <30 dBc at >1 MHz, char. <25 dBc, characteristic <30 dBc, characteristic <67 dBc/Hz, characteristic <67 dBc/Hz, characteristic <50 dBc, nominal <1.5 kHz peak, nominal 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 300 kHz to 3.0 GHz 1 Hz 5 ppm, 25 5 C 5 ppm, 0 to 55 C, typical <1 Hz with 10% change in line voltage, typical Specification (in dB) Supplemental Information

2.0 dB 1.0 dB 3.0 dB 1.5 dB 2.0 dB 3.0 dB 2.0 dB 1.0 dB 3.0 dB at <2 GHz 1.5 dB at <2 GHz 2.0 dB 3.0 dB at <2 GHz

3.0 dB at >2 GHz, char. 1.5 dB at >2 GHz, char.

3.0 dB at >2 GHz, char.

60 dBm, nominal 0 dBm, nominal 60 dBm, nominal 3 dBm, nominal 60 dBm, nominal 60 dBm, nominal 60 dBm, nominal 5 dBm, nominal 60 dBm, nominal 8 dBm, nominal 60 dBm, nominal 60 dBm, nominal

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8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Test Port Output

Description Output Power (continued) Maximum Power: 8712ET: 50 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 75 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 8712ES: 50 75 8714ET: 50 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 75 : With Attenuator Option 1E1a Without Attenuator 8714ES: 50 75 Power Resolution Attenuator Switch Points: 8712ET: 50 : 75 : 8712ES: 50 75 8714ET: 50 : 75 : 8714ES: 50 75 Specification (in dB) <1 GHz >1 GHz Supplemental Information

15 dBm 16 dBm 12 dBm 13 dBm 13 dBm 10 dBm 10 dBm 11 dBm 7 dBm 8 dBm 9 dBm 6 dBm 0.01 dBm

12 dBm 13 dBm 9 dBm 10 dBm 10 dBm 7 dBm 9 dBm 10 dBm 6 dBm at <2 GHz 7 dBm at <2 GHz 7 dBm 4 dBm at <2 GHz

6 dBm at >2 GHz, characteristic 7 dBm at >2 GHz, characteristic

4 dBm at >2 GHz, characteristic (All values nominal) 1, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51 dBm 4, 14, 24, 34, 44, 54 dBm 3, 13, 23, 33, 43, 53 dBm 6, 16, 26, 36, 46, 56 dBm 6, 16, 26, 36, 46, 56 dBm 9, 19, 29, 39, 49, 59 dBm 8, 18, 28, 38, 48, 58 dBm 11, 21, 31, 41, 51 dBm

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Test Port Output

Description Output Power (continued) 0 dB Power Sweep Ranges: 8712ET: 50 : With Attenuator Option 1E1 a Without Attenuator 75 : With Attenuator Option 1E1 a Without Attenuator 8712ES: 50 75 8714ET: 50 : With Attenuator Option 1E1 a Without Attenuator 75 : With Attenuator Option 1E1 a Without Attenuator 8714ES: 50 75 10 dB 20 dB Nominal (in dBm) Attenuator 30 dB 40 dB 50 dB 60 dB

1 to Pmax b 0 to Pmax b 4 to Pmax b 3 to Pmax b 3 to Pmax b 6 to Pmax b 6 to Pmax b 5 to Pmax b 9 to Pmax b 8 to Pmax b 8 to Pmax b 11 to Pmax b

11 to 2 14 to 1

21 to 8 24 to 11

31 to 18 34 to 21

41 to 28 44 to 31

51 to 38 54 to 41

60 to 48 60 to 51

13 to 0 16 to 3 16 to 1 19 to 4

23 to 10 26 to 13 26 to 11 29 to 14

33 to 20 36 to 23 36 to 21 39 to 24

43 to 30 46 to 33 46 to 31 49 to 34

53 to 40 56 to 43 56 to 41 59 to 44

60 to 50 60 to 53 60 to 51 60 to 54

18 to 3 21 to 6

28 to 13 31 to 16

38 to 23 41 to 26

48 to 33 51 to 36

58 to 43 60 to 46

60 to 53 60 to 56

a. Option 1E1 adds a 60 dB step attenuator . b. Pmax = maximum power

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8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Test Port Input

Description Frequency Range 8712ET/ES Narrowband Broadband 8714ET/ES Narrowband Broadband Maximum Input Level 8712ET/8714ET Narrowband Broadband 8712ES/8714ES Narrowband Broadband Damage Level 8712ET/8714ET 8712ES/8714ES Broadband Flatness 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES 1 dB, characteristic +20 dBm; 30 VDC +26 dBm; 30 VDC +10 dBm at 0.5 dB compression +16 dBm at 0.5 dB compression, characteristic +10 dBm at 0.5 dB compression +16 dBm at 0.5 dB compression, characteristic 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 10 MHz to 1.3 GHz 300 kHz to 3.0 GHz 10 MHz to 3.0 GHz Specification Supplemental Information

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8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Test Port Input

Specification (in dBm) Description Fine (15 Hz) Noise Floor a 8712ET/8714ET: 50 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 75 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 8712ES/8714ES: 50 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 75 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) System Dynamic Range b 8712ET: 50 : With Attenuator [Link] 1E1 c: Narrowband Broadband (Internal) Without Attenuator Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 75 : With Attenuator Option 1E1 b,c: Narrowband Broadband (Internal) Without Attenuator Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 8714ET: 50 : With Attenuator Option. 1E1 c: Narrowband Broadband (Internal) Without Attenuator Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 75 : With Attenuator [Link] 1E1 b,c: Narrowband Broadband (Internal) Without Attenuator Narrowband Broadband (Internal) Typical (in dBm) System Bandwidths: Fine (15 Hz) Med Wide Wide (4000 Hz) (6500 Hz)

105 50 104 47

111 55 109 52

86 48 84 45

48 32 46 30

96 38 95 35

105 43 104 40 (in dB)

80 36 80 33

47 23 47 20

115 60 115 62

121 67 121 68

96 60 96 61

58 44 58 45

110 53 113 56

118 61 119 62

93 54 94 55

55 39 56 40

112 57 114 59

120 64 121 65

95 57 96 58

57 41 58 42

107 50 110 53

115 58 116 59

90 51 91 52

52 36 53 37

a. Noise floor is defined as the RMS value of the trace (in linear format) for a transmission measurement in CW frequency mode, with RF connectors terminated in loads, output power set to 0 dBm, and no averaging. The noise floor specifications and typicals for narrowband detection measurements assume that an isolation calibration has been performed using an average factor of 16. For the 8712ES/8714ES, external broadband detectors will provide a much lower noise floor than the internal broadband detectors. b. The System Dynamic Range is calculated as the difference between the receiver noise floor and the minimum of either the source maximum output (maximum power setting minus output power level accuracy) or the receiver maximum input. System Dynamic Range applies to transmission measurements only, since reflection measurements are limited by directivity. The System Dynamic Range for 8714ET/ES 75 analyzers is not a specification for frequencies >2 GHz; it is a characteristic. For the 8712ES/8714ES, external broadband detectors will provide much more dynamic range than the internal broadband detectors. c. Option 1E1 adds a 60 dB step attenuator.

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8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Test Port Input

Specification (in dB) Description Fine (15 Hz) System Dynamic Range a (continued) 8712ES: 50 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 75 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 8714ES: 50 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 75 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) Receiver Dynamic Range b 8712ET/8714ET: 50 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 75 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 8712ES/8714ES: 50 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) 75 : Narrowband Broadband (Internal) Fine (15 Hz) Typical (in dB) System Bandwidths: Med Wide (4000 Hz) Wide (6500 Hz)

104 46 99 39

115 53 111 47

90 46 87 40

57 33 54 27

101 43 96 36

112 50 108 44

87 43 84 37

54 30 51 24

115 66 114 63

121 71 119 68

96 64 94 61

58 48 56 46

106 54 105 51 Narrow (250 Hz)

115 59 114 56 Narrow (250 Hz)

90 52 90 49 Med Wide (4000 Hz)

57 39 57 36 Wide (6500 Hz)

Trace Noise c 8712ET/8714ET: Narrowband: Magnitude Phase Broadband: Magnitude 8712ES/8714ES: Narrowband: Magnitude Phase Broadband: Magnitude

0.01 dB rms 0.01 dB rms

0.03 dB-pp 0.2 deg-pp 0.01 dB-pp

0.12 dB-pp 2.5 deg-pp 0.02 dB-pp

0.28 dB-pp 3.4 deg-pp 0.15 dB-pp

0.01 dB rms 0.01 dB rms

0.02 dB-pp 0.2 deg-pp 0.01 dB-pp

0.06 dB-pp 0.8 deg-pp 0.03 dB-pp

0.23 dB-pp 1.8 deg-pp 0.16 dB-pp

a. The System Dynamic Range is calculated as the difference between the receiver noise floor and the minimum of either the source maximum output (maximum power setting minus output power level accuracy) or the receiver maximum input. System Dynamic Range applies to transmission measurements only, since reflection measurements are limited by directivity. The System Dynamic Range for 8714ET/ES 75 analyzers is not a specification for frequencies >2 GHz; it is a characteristic. For the 8712ES/8714ES, external broadband detectors will provide much more dynamic range than the internal broadband detectors. b. The Receiver Dynamic Range is calculated as the difference between the receiver noise floor and the receiver maximum input. Receiver Dynamic Range applies to transmission measurements only, since reflection measurements are limited by directivity. The Receiver Dynamic Range for 8714ET/ES 75 analyzers is not a specification for frequencies >2 GHz; it is a characteristic. For the 8712ES/8714ES, external broadband detectors will provide much more dynamic range than the internal broadband detectors. c. Trace noise is defined for a transmission measurement in CW mode, using a through cable having 0 dB loss, with the source set to 0 dBm, and the analyzers averaging function turned off.

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Dynamic Accuracy (Specification)a,b
8712ET/8714ET:
Magnitude Phase

Dynamic Accuracy (Specification)a,b

8712ES/8714ES:
Magnitude Phase

a. Narrowband detection mode b. The reference power for dynamic accuracy is 20 dBm.

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Power Accuracy (Characteristic)a
8712ET/8714ET:
Magnitude
10
50 75

8712ES/8714ES:
Magnitude
10
50 75

Accuracy (dB)

Accuracy (dB)

0 .1 10 0 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 -4 0 -5 0

0.1 10 0 -10 -2 0 -3 0 -4 0 -5 0

T es t P ort Power (d Bm )

Test Port Power (dBm )

Group Delay Accuracy (Specification)b

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES
Magnitude
100
1 .3 G H z 3 .0 G H z

Accuracy (nsec)

10

0 .1
F u ll T wo P o rt o r E n h an c ed C alibra tio n

0 .0 1 0 .0 1 0 .1 10 100

A p ertu re (MH z )

a. At 30 MHz, broadband mode, internal detectors b. Valid for 85032B/E (type-N, 50 ) and 85036B/E (type-N, 75 ) cal kits using either a two-port or enhanced response calibration.

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8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES General Information

Description Display Range Magnitude Phase Polar Display Resolution Magnitude Phase Polar Reference Level Range Magnitude Phase Reference Level Resolution Magnitude Phase Marker Resolution Magnitude Phase Polar Group Delay Aperture Magnitude Phase Group Delay Range Specification 200 dB (at 20 dB/div), max 1800 (at 180/div), max 1 MUnit, max 0.01 dB/div, min 0.1/div, min 10 Unit full scale, min 500 dB, max 360, max 0.01 dB, min 0.01, min 0.001 dB, min 0.01, min 0.01 mUnit, min; 0.01, min 20% of frequency span Frequency span (num. of points 1) 1 (2 x minimum aperture) System Bandwidths Wide (6500 Hz) Medium Wide (4000 Hz) Medium (3700 Hz) Medium Narrow (1200 Hz) Narrow (250 Hz) Fine (15 Hz) The maximum delay is limited to measuring no more than 180 of phase change within the minimum aperture. 6500 Hz, nominal 4000 Hz, nominal 3700 Hz, nominal 1200 Hz, nominal 250 Hz, nominal 15 Hz, nominal Supplemental Information

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8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES General Information

Description Rear Panel Auxiliary Input: Connector Impedance Range Accuracy Damage Level External Trigger In/Out: Damage Level Limit Test Output: Damage Level User TTL Input/Output: Damage Level External Reference In: Input Frequency Input Power Input Impedance VGA Video Output GPIB X and Y External Detector Inputs Parallel Port LAN RS232 Mini-DIN Keyboard/Barcode Reader Line Power a: Frequency Voltage at 115 V setting Voltage at 220 V setting Power Front Panel RF Connectors Probe Power: Positive Supply Negative Supply General Environmental RFI/EMI Susceptibility ESD Dust Operating Environment Temperature Humidity Altitude Storage Conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude Cabinet Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Weight Shipping Net a. A third-wire ground is required. Specification Supplemental Information

Female BNC 10 k, nominal 10 V 3% of reading + 20 mV >+15 V; <15 V Female BNC; open-collector with 681 nom. pullup resistor to +5 V, nominal. Normally high, pulsed low after each data point is measured. <0.2 V; >+5.2 V Female BNC; open-collector with 681 nom. pullup resistor to +5 V, nominal. Normally high, pulled low when limit test fails. <0.2 V; >+5.2 V Female BNC; open-collector with 681 nom. pullup resistor to +5 V, nominal. Programmable as: high-sweep output; trigger input; general I/O for IBASIC. <0.2 V; >+5.2 V 10 MHz, nominal 5 dBm to +12 dBm, nominal 50 , nominal 15-pin mini D-Sub; female. Firmware supports normal and inverse video color formats. Type-57, 24-pin; Microribbon female 12-pin circular; female 25-pin D-Sub (DB-25); female 8-pin RJ45; female 9-pin D-Sub (DB-9); male 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2); female 47 Hz to 63 Hz 90 V to 132 V 198 V to 264 V 300 VA, max

115 V, nominal. 230 V, nominal. 230 W, nominal Type-N female; 50 , nominal (With Option 1EC only: type-N female; 75 , nominal) 3-pin connector; male +15 V, nominal; 0.75 A fuse, nominal 12.6 V, nominal; 0.75 A fuse, nominal Defined by CISPR Pub. 11 and FCC Class B standards. Minimize using static-safe work procedures and an antistatic bench mat (part number 9300-0797). Minimize for optimum reliability.

200 mA, max 250 mA, max

0 C to +55 C 5% to 95% at +40 C 0 to 4.5 km (15,000 ft.) 40 C to +70 C 0% to 95% RH at +65 C (noncondensing) 0 to 15.24 km (50,000 ft.) 179 x 425 x 514 mm (7.0 x 16.75 x 20.25 in), nominal Cabinet dimensions exclude front and rear protrusions. 40 kg (88 lb.), nominal 24.4 kg (54 lb.), nominal

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Measurement throughput summary
8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES General Information
Measurement Speed Conditions a Cal Type 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 1-port 2-port 2-port 2-port 2-port 2-port 2-port Number of Channels 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 Measurement Bandwidth (Hz) 6500 6500 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 3700 3700 1200 1200 250 250 15 15 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 Number of Points 201 201 11 21 51 101 201 201 401 801 1601 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 51 201 1601 51 201 1601 51 201 1601 Frequency Span b 100 MHz 2 GHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 2 GHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 2 GHz 100 MHz 2 GHz 100 MHz 2 GHz 100 MHz 2 GHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz Cycle Time c 72 ms 160 ms 37 ms 42 ms 55 ms 76 ms 119 ms 180 ms 207 ms 380 ms 730 ms 157 ms 218 ms 332 ms 394 ms 1520 ms 1604 ms 12320 ms 12380 ms 56 ms 120 ms 736 ms 109 ms 240 ms 1460 ms 109 ms 240 ms 1460 ms Typical Recall State & Cal d Data Transfer e Measurement Cycle f

470 ms 580 ms

26 ms 38 ms

630 ms 760 ms

1600 ms

160 ms

2560 ms

630 ms 840 ms 2600 ms 500 ms 670 ms 2200 ms 710 ms 940 ms 3500 ms

58 ms 80 ms 310 ms 26 ms 38 ms 160 ms 60 ms 78 ms 310 ms

840 ms 1100 ms 3700 ms 720 ms 1040 ms 3950 ms 1130 ms 1470 ms 5480 ms

a. Measurements are always made with error correction enabled. b. Center frequency is set to 1 GHz. c. Cycle Time is the time required for the analyzer to finish one complete sweep cycle including the forward sweep (and reverse sweep when using two-port calibration), retrace, bandcrossings, and calculation time when in the Continuous Sweep mode. d. This is the time to recall both the system state and calibration data. e. Data Transfer is performed using an HP S700 workstation. The GPIB port is used to transfer corrected 64-bit, floating point numbers (real and imaginary). f. A Measurement Cycle is defined as the time required for an HP S700 workstation to control the analyzer to: (1) recall the state and calibration (analyzer is now in sweep hold mode), (2) sweep (using the :INIT1; *OPC? command), and (3) transfer data. This may be less than the sum of the other columns since a complete Cycle Time doesnt need to be done for the controller to transfer data.

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Data transfer times
The tables below show the various data transfer speeds that can be expected using different data formats. Please note the following: ASCII data transfers are considerably slower than the other types. IBASIC CSUBs (compiled routines) can access trace data faster than an external computer. If only a few trace points need to be queried, using markers can be faster.

Trace Transfer Time via GPIB (using an HP S700 UX Workstation)

Number of Trace Points Data Formatted Formatted Formatted Corrected Corrected Corrected Format ASCII Real, 32-bit floating point Real, 64-bit floating point ASCII Complex, 64-bit floating point Complex, 16-bit integer 11 14 ms 10 ms 10 ms 20 ms 10 ms 10 ms 51 43 ms 11 ms 12 ms 79 ms 16 ms 15 ms 201 160 ms 20 ms 20 ms 294 ms 31 ms 28 ms 401 305 ms 24 ms 34 ms 574 ms 50 ms 32 ms 1601 1200 ms 62 ms 105 ms 2239 ms 172 ms 90 ms

Accessing Trace Data with IBASIC Using CSUBs

Number of Trace Points Data Formatted Formatted Format ASCII Real, 32-bit floating point 11 7 ms 7 ms 51 7 ms 7 ms 201 7 ms 9 ms 401 8 ms 11 ms 1601 18 ms 31 ms

Transferring a Single Marker Value via GPIB CALC:MARK1:Y? <10 ms

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Block diagrams

Simplified Block Diagram for the 8712ET and 8714ET

REAR PANEL AUX Input External Detectors Y X

Y Input B

ADC and Processor

Input B* X Input R

RF Source

Input A Reflected

CRT

FRONT PANEL

Reflection (RF Out) Device Under Test

Transmission Transmission (RF In) Port 2

With Attenuator Option 1E1 Narrowband Detector Broadband Detector

Simplified Block Diagram for the 8712ES and 8714ES

REAR PANEL AUX Input External Detectors Y X

Y Input B
RF Source

Input B* ADC and Processor X Input R

Reference Input R*

Input A CRT

FRONT PANEL

Port 1 Device Under Test

Narrowband Detector Broadband Detector

Incident

Reference Input R*

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Product features
Measurement
Number of display measurements
Two measurement displays are available, with independent control of display parameters including format type, scale per division, reference level, reference position, and averaging. The displays can share network analyzer sweep parameters, or, by using alternate sweep, each measurement can have independent sweep parameters including frequency settings, IF bandwidth, power level, and number of trace points. The instrument can display a single measurement, or dual measurements on a split (two graticules) or overlaid (one graticule) screen.

Marker functions
Markers can be used in absolute or delta modes. Other marker functions include marker to center frequency, marker to reference level, marker to electrical delay, searches, tracking, and statistics. Marker searches include marker to maximum, marker to minimum, marker to target value, bandwidth, notch, multi-peak and multinotch. The marker-tracking function enables continuous update of marker search values on each sweep. Marker statistics enable measurement of the mean, peak-to-peak and standard deviation of the data between two markers. For rapid tuning and testing of cable-TV broadband amplifiers, slope and flatness functions are also available.

Measurement choices
Narrowband ET models: reflection (A/R), transmission (B/R), A, B, R ES models: S11 (A/R), S22 (B/R), S21 (B/R), S12 (A/R), A, B, R Broadband X, Y, Y/X, X/Y, Y/R*, power (B*, R*), conversion loss (B*/R*). Note: X and Y denote external broadband-detector inputs; * denotes internal broadband detectors.

Storage
Internal memory
1.5 Mbytes (ET models) or 1 Mbyte (ES models) of nonvolatile storage is available to store instrument states, measurement data, screen images, and IBASIC programs. Instrument states can include all control settings, limit lines, memory data, calibration coefficients, and custom display titles. If no other data files are saved in nonvolatile memory, between about 20 and 150 instrument states can be saved (depending on the model type and on instrument parameters). Approximately 14 Mbytes of volatile memory is also available for temporary storage of instrument states, measurement data, screen images, and IBASIC programs.

Formats
Log or linear magnitude, SWR, phase, group delay, real and imaginary, Smith chart, polar, and impedance magnitude.

Disk drive
Trace data, instrument states (including calibration data), and IBASIC programs can be saved on floppy disks using the built-in 3.5 inch disk drive. All files are stored in MS-DOS-compatible format. Instrument data can be saved in binary or ASCII format (including Touchstone/.s1p format), and screen graphics can be saved as PCX (bit-mapped), HPGL (vector), or PCL5 (printer) files.

Trace functions
Current data, memory data, memory with current data, division of data by memory.

Display annotations
Start/stop, center/span, or CW frequency, scale per division, reference level, marker data, softkey labels, warning and caution messages, screen titles, time and date, and pass/fail indication.

NFS
See description under Controlling via LAN

Limits
Measurement data can be compared to any combination of line or point limits for pass/fail testing. User-defined limits can also be applied to an amplitude- or frequencyreference marker. A limit-test TTL output is available on the rear panel for external control or indication. Limits are only available with rectilinear formats.

Data markers
Each measurement channel has eight markers. Markers are coupled between channels. Any one of eight markers can be the reference marker for delta-marker operation. Annotation for up to four markers can be displayed at one time.

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Data hardcopy
Hardcopy prints can be made using PCL and PCL5 printers (such as HP DeskJet or LaserJet series printers), or Epson-compatible graphics printers. Single color and multicolor formats are supported. Hardcopy plots can be automatically produced with HPGL-compatible plotters such as the HP 7475A, or with printers that support HPGL. The analyzer provides Centronics (parallel), RS-232C, GPIB, and LAN interfaces. HTTP The instrument's built-in web page can be accessed with any standard web browser using http (hypertext transfer protocol) and the network analyzer's IP address. The built-in web page can be used to control the network analyzer, view screen images, download documentation, and link to other sites for firmware upgrades and VXIplug&play drivers. Some word processor and spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Word 97 and Excel 97, provide methods to directly import graphics and data via a LAN connection using http and the network analyzer's IP address. SICL/LAN The analyzer's support for SICL (standard instrument control library) over the LAN provides control of the network analyzer using a variety of computing platforms, I/O interfaces, and operating systems. With SICL/LAN, the analyzer is controlled remotely over the LAN with the same methods used for a local analyzer connected directly to the computer via a GPIB interface. SICL/LAN protocol also allows the use of Agilents free VXIplug&play driver to communicate with the multiport test system over a LAN. SICL/LAN can be used with Windows 95/98/NT, or HP-UX. NFS The analyzer's built-in NFS (network file system) client provides access to remote files and directories using the LAN. With NFS, remote files and directories (stored remotely on a computer) behave like local files and directories (stored locally within the analyzer). Test data taken by the network analyzer can be saved directly to a remote PC or UNIX directory, eliminating the need for a remotely initiated ftp session. For Windows-based applications, third-party NFS-server software must be installed on the PC. NFS is fully supported in most versions of UNIX. Bootp Bootstrap protocol (bootp) allows a network analyzer to automatically configure itself at power-on with the necessary information to operate on the network. After a bootp request is sent by the analyzer, the host server downloads an IP and gateway address, and a subnet mask. In addition, the analyzer can request an IBASIC file, which automatically executes after the transfer is complete. For Windows-based applications, third-party bootp-server software must be installed on the PC. Bootp is fully supported in most versions of UNIX.

Automation
Controlling via GPIB
Interface The GPIB interface operates to IEEE 488.2 and SCPI standard-interface commands. Control The analyzer can either be the system controller, or pass bus control to another active controller. Data transfer formats: ASCII 32- or 64-bit IEEE 754 floating-point format Mass-memory-transfer commands allow file transfer between external controller and analyzer.

Controlling via LAN

The built-in LAN interface and firmware support data transfer and control via direct connection to a 10 Base-T (Ethertwist) network. A variety of standard protocols are supported, including TCP/IP, sockets, ftp, http, telnet, bootp, and NFS. The LAN interface is standard. SCPI interface The analyzer can be controlled by sending SCPI (standard commands for programmable instruments) within a telnet session or via a socket connection and TCP/IP (the default socket port is 5025). The analyzer's socket applications programming interface (API) is compatible with Berkeley sockets, Winsock and other standard socket APIs. Socket programming can be done in a variety of environments including C programs, HP VEE, SICL/LAN, or a JavaTM applet. A standard web browser and the analyzer's built-in web page can be used to remotely enter SCPI commands via a Java applet. FTP interface Instrument state and data files can be transferred via ftp (file-transfer protocol). An internal, dynamic-data disk provides direct access to instrument states, screen dumps, trace data, and operating parameters.

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Programming with IBASIC
As a standard feature, all 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES network analyzers come with the Instrument BASIC programming language (IBASIC). IBASIC facilitates automated measurements and control of other test equipment, improving productivity. For simpler applications, you can use IBASIC as a keystroke recorder to easily automate manual measurements. Or you can use an optional, standard PC keyboard to write custom test applications that include: Special softkey labels Tailored user prompts Graphical setup diagrams Barcode-reading capability Control of other test instruments via the GPIB, serial, or parallel interfaces

Available calibrations
ES models only Two-port calibration Compensates for frequency response, source and load match, and directivity errors while making S-parameter measurements of transmission (S21, S12) and reflection (S11, S22). Compensates for transmission crosstalk when the Isolation on OFF softkey is toggled to ON. Requires short, open, load, and through standards. ET and ES models: transmission measurements Normalization Provides simultaneous magnitude and phase correction of transmission frequency response errors. Requires a through connection. Used for both narrowband and broadband detection (phase correction is not available in broadband mode). Does not support calibration interpolation. Response Simultaneous magnitude and phase correction of frequency response errors for transmission measure ments. Requires a through standard. Response and isolation Compensates for frequency response and crosstalk errors. Requires a load termination on both test ports and a through standard. Enhanced response Compensates for frequency response and source match errors. Requires short, open, load, and through standards. ET and ES models: reflection measurements One-port calibration Compensates for frequency response, directivity, and source match errors. Requires short, open, and load standards.

Measurement calibration
Measurement calibration significantly reduces measurement uncertainty due to errors caused by transmission and reflection frequency response, source and load match, system directivity, and crosstalk. These analyzers feature factory-installed default calibrations that use vector-error correction, so that measurements can be made on many devices without performing a user calibration. For greater accuracy, especially for test setups with significant loss or reflection, user calibrations should be performed. For reflection measurements, both one-port and two-port calibrations are available (two-port calibration requires an ES model). For transmission measurements, the following calibrations are available: normalization, response, response and isolation, enhanced response, and two port (two-port calibration requires an ES model).

Calibration interpolation
Calibration interpolation is always active. The analyzer automatically recalculates the error coefficients when the test frequencies or the number of trace points have changed. The resulting frequency range must be within the frequency range used during the user calibration. If this is not the case, the analyzer reverts to the factory default calibration. When calibration interpolation is used, the analyzer displays the C? annotation. System performance is not specified for measurements using calibration interpolation.

Calibration kits
Data for several standard calibration kits are stored in the instrument for use by the calibration routines. They include: 3.5 mm (85033D) type-N 50 ohm (85032B/E) type-N 75 ohm (85036B/E) type-F 75 ohm (85039B) 7 mm (APC-7) (85031B) 7-16 (85038A)

In addition, you can also describe the standards for a user-defined kit (for example, open-circuit capacitance coefficients, offset-short length, or through-standard loss). For more information about calibration kits available from Agilent, consult the 8712E Series Configuration Guide, literature number 5967-6315E.

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Key options
75 ohms (Option 1EC)
Provides 75 ohm system impedance.

Test sets
87050E multiport test sets
When used with an 8712E series network analyzer, 87050E multiport test sets provide a complete solution for testing a variety of 50 ohm multiport devices, including multiband filters, signal splitters, and distribution amplifiers. Test sets can be configured with four, eight, or twelve test ports (for more information, please consult the product brochure, literature number 5968-4763E).

Step attenuator (Option 1E1)

Adds a built-in 60 dB step attenuator to transmission/reflection (ET) models to extend the outputpower range to 60 dBm. The attenuator is standard in S-parameter (ES) models.

Fault location and structural return loss (Option 100)

For fully characterizing cable performance and antennafeedline systems, this option provides both fault-location and structural-return-loss capability. Fault-location measurements help identify where cable or system faults, such as bends, shorts, or corroded or damaged connectors, occur. In addition to displaying faults in terms of distance into the cable or feedline, the magnitude of the fault is also displayed. Structural return loss is a special case of return loss (reflection) measurements, optimized for measuring periodic reflections of small magnitude. These periodic reflections can occur from physical damage to the cable caused by rough handling, or from minor imperfections imparted during the manufacturing process. Structural return loss problems occur when these periodic reflections sum at half-wavelength intervals, causing high signal reflection (and low transmission) at the corresponding frequency.

87075C multiport test sets

When used with an 8712E series network analyzer, 87075C multiport test sets provide a complete solution for testing 75 ohm multiport devices like CATV distribution amplifiers or multi-taps. Test sets can be configured with six or twelve test ports (for more information, please consult the product brochure, literature number 5968-4766E).

Custom multiport test sets

Besides the standard multiport test sets mentioned above, Agilent can also provide custom multiport test sets. They are available with mechanical or solid-state switches in 50 and 75 ohm versions, in a variety of configurations and connector types. Please contact your sales representative for more information.

Transport case and fault location and structural return loss (Option 101)
Combines a rugged transport and operation case (part number 08712-60059) with Option 100 for field measurements of fault location and structural return loss.

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