The HP Keysight 8752A is a high-performance 50 Ω vector network analyzer designed for transmission and reflection measurements in laboratory and production environments. It features an integrated synthesized RF source, a built-in transmission/reflection test set, and a vivid color display, allowing complete RF network analysis without the need for external equipment.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (IEEE-488) |
| Display | Built-in monochrome display |
| Impedance Options | 50 Ω (standard), 75 Ω (Option 075) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 Vac / 198 to 264 Vac, 47 to 66 Hz, 200 VA maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm × 178 mm × 508 mm |
| Weight | 22 kg |
Source Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Standard) | 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz |
| Frequency Range (with Option 003) | 300 kHz to 3 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Test Port Power Range | -20 to +5 dBm |
Receiver Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Receiver Dynamic Range | 100 dB |
Measurement Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal System Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Test Port Connector | Type-N (female), 50 Ω (nominal) |
| Magnitude Reference Level Range | ±500 dB |
| Magnitude Reference Level Resolution | 0.001 dB |
| Phase Range | ±180° |
| Phase Reference Level Range | ±500° |
| Phase Reference Level Resolution | 0.01° |
| Group Delay Aperture | Selectable (max aperture 20% of span, min span / (number of points - 1)) |
| Group Delay Range | 1 / (2 × minimum aperture) |
Display & Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Measurement Channels | 2 independent channels |
| Trace Formats | Rectangular, polar, Smith chart |
| Measurement Capabilities | Trace math, data averaging, trace smoothing, electrical delay, measurement calibration |
| Plotting/Printing Buffer | Supported (allows plotting/printing while making measurements) |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Frequencies | 1, 2, 5, and 10 MHz |
| External Reference Input Level | -10 dBm to +20 dBm |
| External Reference Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| External Auxiliary Input Voltage Range | -10 V to +10 V |
| External AM Input | ±1 V into a 5 kΩ resistor (1 kHz max, 8 dB/V modulation) |
| External Trigger Input | Negative TTL transition or contact closure to ground |
| HP-IB Transfer Formats | Binary, CITIFile ASCII, 32/64-bit IEEE 754 Floating Point Format |
Sweep Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Points | 3, 11, 26, 51, 101, 201, 401, 801, 1601 |
| Sweep Types | Linear frequency, Logarithmic frequency, List frequency, Power sweep |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 15,240 meters (50,000 feet) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 200 VA maximum |
Calibration & Accuracy
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Calibration | Response, Response & Isolation, 1-Port (Reflection), One-path 2-Port (Transmission) |
Markers
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Markers | 4 per channel |
Measurement Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Averaging | 1 to 999 sweeps |
Source Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Accuracy | ±10 ppm (at 25 °C ± 5 °C) |
| Frequency Temperature Stability | ±7.5 ppm (over 0 °C to 55 °C) |
| Power Flatness | ±1.0 dB (at maximum output power) |
| Power Sweep Range | 20 dB |
System Performance (Corrected)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Directivity (Corrected) | 46 dB (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) / 40 dB (1.3 GHz to 3 GHz with Option 003) |
| Source Match (Corrected) | 40 dB (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) / 36 dB (1.3 GHz to 3 GHz with Option 003) |
| Load Match (Corrected) | 20 dB (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) / 16 dB (1.3 GHz to 3 GHz with Option 003) |
System Performance (Uncorrected)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Directivity (Uncorrected) | 30 dB (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) / 26 dB (1.3 GHz to 3 GHz with Option 003) |
| Source Match (Uncorrected) | 20 dB (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) / 16 dB (1.3 GHz to 3 GHz with Option 003) |
| Load Match (Uncorrected) | 20 dB (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) / 16 dB (1.3 GHz to 3 GHz with Option 003) |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 004 Step Attenuator | 70 dB step attenuator in 10 dB steps |
| Option 010 Time Domain | Enables Time Domain bandpass and lowpass modes |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Test Port DC Voltage | 30 VDC |
Technology
Vector Network Analyzer
Applications
RF component and active/passive network characterization (magnitude, phase, and group delay measurements)