The Keysight (Agilent HP) 8714C is an RF Economy Vector Network Analyzer covering a frequency range from 300 kHz to 3 GHz. Featuring an integrated transmission/reflection test set, a synthesized 1 Hz resolution source, and a rapid 50 ms/sweep real-time sweep speed, it is optimized for high-throughput RF manufacturing, testing, and service. It offers dual narrowband and broadband detection, an internal 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, support for Instrument BASIC (IBASIC), and a VGA video interface.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232, Parallel (Centronics), VGA video output, LAN (with Option 1F7) |
| Display | 9-inch monochrome CRT with external VGA color monitor support |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
Source (Stimulus)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 300 kHz to 3 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Standard Frequency Accuracy | ±5 ppm |
Receiver
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Receiver) | 300 kHz to 3 GHz |
| Narrowband System Dynamic Range | 100 dB |
| Broadband System Dynamic Range | 66 dB |
Measurement Port Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Test Ports | 2 |
| Standard Test Port Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Standard Port Connector Type | Type-N (female) |
Measurement Capabilities & Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Parameters | Transmission (S21), Reflection (S11) |
| Measurement Formats | Log Magnitude, Phase, Delay (with AM delay option), Polar, Smith Chart, SWR, Linear Magnitude |
| Sweep Types | Linear, Log, List, Power |
| Number of Display Channels | 2 (simultaneous transmission and reflection) |
System Software & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (supports LIF and DOS formats) |
| Programming Language Support | SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) |
Hardware Configurations & Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 1EC | 75 Ohm system impedance (Type-N female test ports) |
| Option 100 | Fault Location and Structural Return Loss (SRL) measurements |
| Option 1F7 | Ethertwist RJ-45 LAN interface (TCP/IP compliant) |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Disk Drive | Internal 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (supports MS-DOS and LIF formats) |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Voltage | 90 to 132 Vac or 198 to 264 Vac (automatically selected) |
Rear Panel Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VGA Video Output | 15-pin high-density D-sub (female), compatible with standard VGA monitors |
| HP-IB (GPIB) Port | IEEE-488.2 interface, 24-pin female connector |
| Parallel Port | 25-pin D-sub (female), Centronics printer interface |
| Keyboard Connector | 6-pin mini-DIN (female), supports standard PC-compatible keyboards |
Technology
Vector Network Analysis
Applications
RF component characterization, manufacturing test, and educational laboratories