The Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent HP) 8713B is an RF Economy Scalar Network Analyzer designed for fast, accurate transmission and reflection measurements over a frequency range of 300 kHz to 3.0 GHz. Featuring an integrated synthesized source, transmission/reflection test set, and both narrowband and broadband detection, the 8713B provides a versatile, cost-effective solution for RF component testing. A high-speed, 50-millisecond real-time sweep allows instantaneous tuning feedback, while its internal 3.5-inch disk drive facilitates convenient storage of measurement setups and data.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 9-inch monochrome CRT |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 V AC / 198 to 264 V AC (auto-sensing), 47 to 63 Hz, 300 W maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm × 178 mm × 508 mm |
| Weight | 20.5 |
Source Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 300 kHz to 3.0 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Frequency Accuracy (Standard) | ±5 ppm at 25°C ± 5°C |
| Frequency Stability (Standard) | ±5 ppm/year |
| Output Power Range (Standard, 50 Ohm) | -15 to +10 dBm |
| Output Power Range (With Option 1E1) | -60 to +10 dBm |
| Output Power Range (Option 1EC, 75 Ohm) | -15 to +10 dBm |
| Output Power Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Power Flatness | ±1.0 dB |
| Output Impedance (Standard) | 50 Ω |
| Harmonics (at +10 dBm) | < -30 dBc |
| Non-Harmonic Spurious (at +10 dBm) | < -30 dBc |
Receiver Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Narrowband Dynamic Range | 100 dB |
| Broadband Dynamic Range | 66 dB |
| Maximum Input Level (Narrowband) | 0 dBm |
| Maximum Input Level (Broadband) | 16 dBm |
| Receiver Damage Level | +20 dBm (or ±25 V DC) |
| Average Noise Floor (Narrowband) | -100 dBm |
| Average Noise Floor (Broadband) | -50 dBm |
Measurement Capabilities & Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time (Minimum for 201 Points) | 50 ms |
| Limit Line Testing | Up to 18 segments per channel with pass/fail indicators |
| Trace Math Capabilities | A/R, B/R, A-B, B-A, normalization |
Data Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Disk Drive | 3.5-inch floppy disk drive supporting LIF and DOS formats |
| Supported File Formats | LIF, DOS, HP-GL, ASCII |
| State Storage Registers | Up to 10 internal registers |
Connectors & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Port Connector Type (Standard) | Type-N (female), 50 Ω |
| External Trigger Input | BNC female |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz, BNC female |
| Internal Reference Output | 10 MHz, BNC female |
Physical & Environmental Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Altitude Limits (Operating) | Up to 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) |
| Safety Certifications | CSA, EN61010-1 |
| EMC/EMI Compliance | CISPR 11, EN 55011 Class A |
Options & Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 1EC | 75 Ohm Impedance |
| Option 1D5 | High Stability Frequency Reference (< ±0.05 ppm/year aging rate, < ±0.05 ppm temperature stability) |
| Option 1DA | Adds 50 Ohm Fault Location and Structural Return Loss (SRL) measurements |
| Option 1E1 | 60 dB Step Attenuator |
| Option 101 | AM Delay Measurement Capability |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 1C2 | Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) capability |
| Option 1DB | Adds 75 Ohm Fault Location and Structural Return Loss (SRL) measurements |
Rear Panel Connectors
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Input | Rear-panel BNC female, -10 V to +10 V range |
| User TTL I/O Port | 8-bit input/output, 25-pin D-sub connector |
| Video Output | VGA compatible, 15-pin D-sub connector |
| External Keyboard Port | Front-panel DIN connector, compatible with PC/AT style keyboards |
| Limit Test Output | BNC female, TTL open-collector output (pass/fail status) |
Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Trigger Sources | Free Run, External, Manual, GPIB |
Programming & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Language | SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) |
Receiver Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Bridge Directivity (50 Ω) | 40 dB (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) |
Source Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| High-Stability Reference Aging Rate (Option 1D5) | < ±0.05 ppm/year |
| High-Stability Reference Temperature Stability (Option 1D5) | < ±0.05 ppm (0 °C to 55 °C) |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Altitude Limit | 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
Technology
Scalar Network Analysis
Applications
RF Component Testing and Tuning