The Keysight (formerly HP/Agilent) 8711A is an economy RF network analyzer operating from 300 kHz to 1300 MHz. Designed for fast, accurate, and cost-effective testing in RF manufacturing, service, and education environments, it features an integrated transmission/reflection test set, a built-in synthesized source with 1 Hz resolution, and high-speed sweep capability. It also features a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive supporting both LIF and DOS formats and integrated HP Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) for automated testing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 9-inch monochrome CRT |
| Disk Drive File Formats | MS-DOS and LIF compatible |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
Source Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 300 kHz to 1300 MHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Output Power Range | 0 to +16 dBm |
Receiver Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Receiver Frequency Range | 300 kHz to 1300 MHz |
| Narrowband Dynamic Range (50 Ohm) | >90 dB |
| Broadband Dynamic Range (50 Ohm) | >66 dB |
| Narrowband Dynamic Range (75 Ohm) | >87 dB |
| Broadband Dynamic Range (75 Ohm) | >63 dB |
Measurement Performance & Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Display Channels | 2 channels |
| Sweep Time | 50 ms/sweep (fastest real-time sweep) |
| Internal Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5-inch (LIF/DOS formats) |
| Integrated Test Set | Transmission/Reflection (T/R) |
| Automation Language | Internal HP Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) |
| Measurement Formats | Log magnitude, linear magnitude, SWR, phase, group delay |
Test Port Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Port Connector Type | Type-N female |
| Nominal Impedance | 50 Ohm (standard), 75 Ohm (Option 1EC) |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | HP-IB (IEEE-488.2 compatible) |
Configuration & Hardware Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 1EC | 75 Ohm system impedance |
| Option 1E1 | Step attenuator (extends output power range down to -60 dBm) |
| Option 1D5 | High-stability frequency reference |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 100 | Fault location and structural return loss |
| Option 1C2 | HP Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) |
Technology
RF Network Analyzer
Applications
RF component testing, filter tuning, amplifier measurement, manufacturing production line testing