The HP Keysight 8510B is a high-performance microwave vector network analyzer designed to characterize the linear behavior of active and passive networks from 45 MHz to 40 GHz. Operating as a modular system, the 8510B integrates with external S-parameter test sets and synthesized RF sweepers to deliver precise vector measurements, with optional advanced time domain analysis capability.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesHP-IB (IEEE-488)
DisplayMonochrome CRT

Physical

ParameterValue
Weight42 kg

System Integration

ParameterValue
Compatible S-Parameter Test SetsHP 8514B, HP 8515A, HP 8516A
Optimized Source ModelsHP 83621A (20 GHz), HP 83631A (26 GHz)
Alternative Compatible RF SourcesHP 8340 Series Synthesized Sweeper, HP 8350B Series Sweep Oscillator
Test Set Channel ArchitectureDual port architecture with a separate reference channel for each incident port

Measurement Capabilities & Calibration

ParameterValue
Time Domain Analysis CapabilityOption 010

Hardware Interfaces & Connections

ParameterValue
System ArchitectureTwo-unit configuration (HP 85101B Display Processor and HP 85102B IF/Detector)

Measurement

ParameterValue
Number of Points per Sweep51, 101, 201, 401, 801

Calibration

ParameterValue
Calibration TypesResponse, One-port, Full Two-port, One-path Two-port, TRL

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
HP 85101B Display Processor Weight20 kg
HP 85102B IF Detector Weight22 kg

Measurement Resolution

ParameterValue
Magnitude Resolution0.001 dB
Phase Resolution0.01°

Display & Channels

ParameterValue
Number of Display Channels2 channels

Technology

Vector Network Analysis

Applications

Microwave and RF Component Characterization