The Keysight (formerly Agilent) 8719ES is a high-performance vector network analyzer (VNA) with an integrated synthesized source, test set, and tuned receiver. Operating from 50 MHz to 13.5 GHz, it provides comprehensive S-parameter characterization of RF and microwave components with 100 dB of dynamic range, excellent accuracy, and options for time-domain analysis, frequency-offset mixer measurements, and TRL calibration.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232, Parallel (Centronics), VGA video output, Keyboard (DIN), Optional LAN (Option 1F7)
Display7.5-inch Color LCD

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 132 VAC / 198 to 264 VAC (auto-sensing), 47 to 66 Hz, 280 VA maximum
Operating Temperature0 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)425 mm x 244 mm x 528 mm
Weight25 kg

Frequency & Stimulus

ParameterValue
Frequency Range50 MHz to 13.5 GHz
Frequency Resolution1 Hz
Frequency Accuracy±10 ppm (at 23 °C ±3 °C, standard)
High-Stability Frequency Accuracy±0.05 ppm (with Option 1D5)
Frequency Temperature Stability±7.5 ppm (0 to 55 °C, standard)
High-Stability Temperature Stability±0.05 ppm (with Option 1D5)
Frequency Aging Rate<3 ppm/year (standard)
High-Stability Aging Rate<0.5 ppm/year (with Option 1D5)
Number of Test Ports2
Test Port Impedance50 Ω nominal
Standard Output Power Range-85 to +10 dBm
Attenuated Output Power Range-85 to +10 dBm (standard)
Power Flatness±2.0 dB
Power Resolution0.05 dB
Power Level Accuracy±1.0 dB (at -5 dBm)
Power Linearity±0.5 dB
Power Sweep Range20 dB
Second Harmonic Spurious<-15 dBc (at maximum output power, typical)
Non-Harmonic Spurious<-30 dBc (at maximum output power, typical)

Receiver & Dynamic Range

ParameterValue
System Dynamic Range100 dB (10 Hz IF BW)
Receiver Noise Floor-95 dBm (10 Hz IF BW)
Maximum Input Level+10 dBm (at 1 dB compression)
Maximum Damage Level+26 dBm RF, 30 VDC
Port-to-Port Isolation100 dB
Trace Noise Magnitude<0.006 dB rms (3 kHz IF BW)
Trace Noise Phase<0.038° rms (3 kHz IF BW)

Measurement Speed & Settings

ParameterValue
Number of Measurement Points3, 11, 21, 51, 101, 201, 401, 801, 1601
IF Bandwidth Range10 Hz to 6 kHz (in 1-3-10 sequence)
Averaging Factors1 to 999
Sweep TypesLinear, Logarithmic, Segmented (List), Power Sweep

Measurement Capabilities & Calibration

ParameterValue
S-ParametersS11, S21, S12, S22
Display FormatsLog magnitude, Phase, Group delay, SWR, Smith chart, Polar, Linear magnitude, Real, Imaginary
Display Channels4 channels
Measurement Channels2 channels
Group Delay Range1 / (2 × aperture frequency)
Group Delay ApertureSelectable from 0.25% to 20% of frequency span
Standard Calibration TypesSOLT, One-port, Response, Adapter-removal
Optional Calibration TypesTRL* (standard), TRL/LRM (with Option 400)
Error Correction LevelsFull 2-Port, 1-Port, Response
Time Domain AnalysisOptional (Option 010)
Frequency Offset ModeOptional (Option 089)

Hardware Interfaces & Connections

ParameterValue
Test Port Connector Type3.5 mm male
External Reference Input Frequency1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz
Internal Reference Output Frequency10 MHz
Auxiliary Analog Input Range-10 V to +10 V
Video Output TypeVGA (15-pin D-sub)
Keyboard ConnectorPS/2 style (DIN)
External Trigger InputBNC female

System, Controller & Storage

ParameterValue
Internal Storage Media3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive (1.44 MB)
Remote Control Command LanguageHP-IB
Code Emulation8753 / 8720 code compatibility
Internal Operating SystemReal-time proprietary OS

Physical, Environmental & Power

ParameterValue
Safety and EMC ComplianceConforms to IEC 1010-1 / EN 61010-1

Display & Markers

ParameterValue
Number of Display Markers4 per channel
Marker Resolution (Magnitude)0.001 dB
Marker Resolution (Phase)0.01°
Display Magnitude Resolution0.001 dB/division
Display Phase Resolution0.01°/division
Reference Level Range (Magnitude)±500 dB
Reference Level Range (Phase)±500°

Storage

ParameterValue
Internal Memory State Storage CapacityUp to 31 instrument states

Options

ParameterValue
Option 007 (Mechanical Transfer Switch)Replaces solid-state switch to increase output power and dynamic range by typically 5 dB
Option 010 (Time Domain)Adds time domain transform capability
Option 1D5 (High-Stability Frequency Reference)Improves frequency accuracy and temperature stability
Option 012 (Direct Receiver Access)Provides direct access to the receiver inputs (A, B, R) via front-panel jumpers
Option 085 (High-Power S-Parameter Test Set)Modifies internal RF paths to allow external high-power amplifiers and attenuators, supporting up to +43 dBm (20 W) RF power input

Triggering & Sweep

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesContinuous, Single, Group, Hold, External

Technology

Vector Network Analysis

Applications

RF and Microwave Component Characterization