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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232, Parallel (Centronics), VGA video output, Keyboard (DIN), Optional LAN (Option 1F7) |
| Display | 7.5-inch Color LCD |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 VAC / 198 to 264 VAC (auto-sensing), 47 to 66 Hz, 280 VA maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm x 244 mm x 528 mm |
| Weight | 25 kg |
Frequency & Stimulus
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 50 MHz to 13.5 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 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 Ports | 2 |
| Test Port Impedance | 50 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 Resolution | 0.05 dB |
| Power Level Accuracy | ±1.0 dB (at -5 dBm) |
| Power Linearity | ±0.5 dB |
| Power Sweep Range | 20 dB |
| Second Harmonic Spurious | <-15 dBc (at maximum output power, typical) |
| Non-Harmonic Spurious | <-30 dBc (at maximum output power, typical) |
Receiver & Dynamic Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| System Dynamic Range | 100 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 Isolation | 100 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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Measurement Points | 3, 11, 21, 51, 101, 201, 401, 801, 1601 |
| IF Bandwidth Range | 10 Hz to 6 kHz (in 1-3-10 sequence) |
| Averaging Factors | 1 to 999 |
| Sweep Types | Linear, Logarithmic, Segmented (List), Power Sweep |
Measurement Capabilities & Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| S-Parameters | S11, S21, S12, S22 |
| Display Formats | Log magnitude, Phase, Group delay, SWR, Smith chart, Polar, Linear magnitude, Real, Imaginary |
| Display Channels | 4 channels |
| Measurement Channels | 2 channels |
| Group Delay Range | 1 / (2 × aperture frequency) |
| Group Delay Aperture | Selectable from 0.25% to 20% of frequency span |
| Standard Calibration Types | SOLT, One-port, Response, Adapter-removal |
| Optional Calibration Types | TRL* (standard), TRL/LRM (with Option 400) |
| Error Correction Levels | Full 2-Port, 1-Port, Response |
| Time Domain Analysis | Optional (Option 010) |
| Frequency Offset Mode | Optional (Option 089) |
Hardware Interfaces & Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Port Connector Type | 3.5 mm male |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz |
| Internal Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Auxiliary Analog Input Range | -10 V to +10 V |
| Video Output Type | VGA (15-pin D-sub) |
| Keyboard Connector | PS/2 style (DIN) |
| External Trigger Input | BNC female |
System, Controller & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage Media | 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive (1.44 MB) |
| Remote Control Command Language | HP-IB |
| Code Emulation | 8753 / 8720 code compatibility |
| Internal Operating System | Real-time proprietary OS |
Physical, Environmental & Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety and EMC Compliance | Conforms to IEC 1010-1 / EN 61010-1 |
Display & Markers
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Display Markers | 4 per channel |
| Marker Resolution (Magnitude) | 0.001 dB |
| Marker Resolution (Phase) | 0.01° |
| Display Magnitude Resolution | 0.001 dB/division |
| Display Phase Resolution | 0.01°/division |
| Reference Level Range (Magnitude) | ±500 dB |
| Reference Level Range (Phase) | ±500° |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Memory State Storage Capacity | Up to 31 instrument states |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Continuous, Single, Group, Hold, External |
Technology
Vector Network Analysis
Applications
RF and Microwave Component Characterization
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