The Keysight (formerly Agilent/HP) 8751A is a high-throughput, lab-precision vector network analyzer covering the 5 Hz to 500 MHz frequency range. It is designed for characterizing the linear behavior of passive and active networks, devices, and components in both laboratory and production test environments. The instrument features excellent resolution across frequency, magnitude, phase, and time domains, and supports full 2-port and interpolative calibration.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (IEEE 488) |
| Display | Color CRT |
| Programming / Customization | Instrument BASIC |
| Compatible Accessories | Dedicated 50/75 Ω S-parameter test sets, 50/75 Ω T/R test kits, 1 MΩ input adaptors |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 5 Hz - 500 MHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
System Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Magnitude Resolution | 0.001 dB |
| Phase Resolution | 0.001° |
Calibration and Error Correction
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibration Methods | Full 2-port and interpolative calibration |
Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source Power Range | -50 dBm to +15 dBm |
| Source Power Resolution | 0.1 dB |
Receiver
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Receiver Dynamic Range | 100 dB |
| IF Bandwidths | 2, 20, 200, 1k, 4k Hz |
| Receiver Input Ports | R, A, B |
Sweep & Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Points per Sweep | 2 to 1601 |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Test Port Connectors | Type-N (female) |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Connector | BNC (female) |
| External Trigger Input | BNC (female) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Formats | Log magnitude, linear magnitude, phase, group delay, Smith chart, polar, real, imaginary |
Technology
Vector Network Analysis
Applications
Baseband, IF, and RF Component Characterization