The Keysight (Agilent HP) 8713C is an RF Economy Network Analyzer designed for transmission and reflection measurements over a frequency range of 300 kHz to 3 GHz. Featuring a synthesized source with 1 Hz resolution, 100 dB of system dynamic range, and a fast sweep speed of 50 ms/sweep, the 8713C is optimized for high-throughput manufacturing and testing of RF components. It includes an integrated 3.5-inch disk drive, a built-in monochrome CRT display, VGA output, and supports HP's Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) for automated testing. Optional features include 75-ohm port impedance, fault location (SRL), AM delay measurements, and TCP/IP LAN connectivity.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, RS-232, Parallel (printer), VGA, optional LAN |
| Display | 9-inch monochrome CRT |
| Warm-up Time | 30 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 V AC / 198 to 264 V AC, 47 to 66 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm × 177 mm × 508 mm |
| Weight | 20.5 |
Source Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 300 kHz to 3 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Frequency Accuracy | ±5 ppm |
| Output Power Range | -60 to +10 dBm (50 Ω standard), -60 to +7 dBm (75 Ω option) |
| Output Power Resolution | 0.1 dB |
| Output Power Accuracy | ±1.0 dB |
| Test Port Impedance | 50 Ω (standard) / 75 Ω (Option 1EC) |
Receiver Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Receiver Frequency Range | 300 kHz to 3 GHz |
| System Dynamic Range (Narrowband) | 100 dB |
| System Dynamic Range (Broadband) | 66 dB |
| Maximum Input Level | +10 dBm |
Measurement Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Formats | Log magnitude, linear magnitude, SWR |
| Sweep Types | Linear frequency, list frequency, power sweep |
| Number of Display Channels | 2 channels |
| Sweep Time | 50 ms/sweep |
| Number of Measurement Points per Sweep | 3 to 1601 |
| Internal Programming Language | Agilent Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) |
Interfaces & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Port Connectors | Type-N female |
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488.2 (HP-IB) |
| Parallel Port | 25-pin D-sub (Centronics) for printer |
| Serial Port | 9-pin RS-232 |
| VGA Video Output Port | 15-pin D-sub (color output) |
| LAN Interface Option | RJ-45 (TCP/IP compliant) |
System Features & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Disk Drive | 3.5-inch floppy drive (LIF/DOS formats) |
| Limit Line Testing | Supported |
Power & Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 70 °C |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
Options & Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 1EC | 75 Ohm Port Impedance |
| Option 100 | Fault Location / SRL |
| Option 101 | AM Delay Measurement |
| Option 1F7 | LAN Interface |
| Option 1CM | Rackmount flange kit without handles |
| Option 1CP | Rackmount flange kit with handles |
Receiver
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| IF Bandwidths | 250 Hz, 3.5 kHz, 15 kHz |
Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics | <-30 dBc (at +10 dBm output power) |
| Non-Harmonic Spurious | <-30 dBc |
Markers
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Markers | 8 |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 1E1 Attenuator Range | 0 to 60 dB in 10 dB steps |
| Option 1C2 | HP Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) |
Rear Panel Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Input | BNC female, ±10 V range |
| External Trigger Input | BNC female, TTL compatible |
| External Reference Input | BNC female, 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz, -2 to +10 dBm |
| Reference Output | BNC female, 10 MHz, +0 dBm typical |
| Aux I/O Port | 25-pin D-sub |
Data Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Non-Volatile Memory Capacity | 512 KB |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 280 VA |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,500 m (15,000 ft) |
| Non-operating Altitude | Up to 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
Frequency Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Reference Frequency Temperature Stability | ±5 ppm (0 °C to 55 °C) |
| Standard Reference Frequency Aging Rate | ±5 ppm/year |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Disk Drive Storage Format | 3.5-inch MS-DOS (FAT16) or LIF |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| HP-IB Command Set | SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) |
Group Delay
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Group Delay Aperture Range | 0.25% to 20% of frequency span |
Technology
Vector Network Analyzer
Applications
RF component testing, filter design, transmission/reflection measurement