The Keysight (formerly Agilent) E5071C ENA Series Vector Network Analyzer is an industry-standard RF instrument delivering industry-leading performance and measurement speed. Available with wide and flexible frequency range options from 9 kHz up to 20 GHz, it can be configured with 2 or 4 test ports. With its >123 dB dynamic range, ultra-low trace noise, and fast sweep rates, the E5071C is optimized for rigorous component and circuit evaluation in R&D and high-volume manufacturing environments.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB, LAN (10/100/1000 BaseT), GPIB (IEEE 488.2), VGA, Handler I/O |
| Display | 10.4-inch TFT color LCD touch screen (1024 × 768) |
| Warm-up Time | 90 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 350 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 40 |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Options) | 9 kHz to 4.5 / 6.5 / 8.5 GHz; 100 kHz to 4.5 / 6.5 / 8.5 GHz (with bias tees); 300 kHz to 14 / 20 GHz (with bias tees) |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
Test Port Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Test Ports | 2 or 4 (configuration dependent) |
| Test Port Connector Type | Type-N female (≤ 8.5 GHz models); 3.5 mm male (14/20 GHz models) |
| Nominal Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Power Level Resolution | 0.05 dB |
Test Port Input Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Noise | 0.004 dB rms @ 70 kHz IFBW |
| Damage Level | +26 dBm, ±35 VDC |
Sweep and Measurement Speed
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Types | Linear frequency, log frequency, segment sweep, power sweep |
| IF Bandwidth Range | 10 Hz to 500 kHz |
Measurement Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measured Parameters | S-parameters (S11 to S22 for 2-port; S11 to S44 for 4-port), absolute power |
| Display Formats | Log magnitude, linear magnitude, phase, group delay, Smith chart, polar, SWR |
| Time Domain Analysis | Supported (Option 010) |
| Internal Programming | Built-in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
Calibration and Error Correction
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Calibration Methods | Response, Response & Isolation, Enhanced Response, 1-Port OSL, Full 2-Port, Full 3-Port, Full 4-Port, TRL |
| Electronic Calibration (ECal) | Supported |
| Fixture Simulator Capabilities | Port extension, impedance conversion, matching circuit embedding, de-embedding |
Interfaces and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz (BNC) |
| External Reference Output | 10 MHz (BNC) |
| External Trigger Input | BNC |
Computing Platform and Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows (version dependent on manufacturing date) |
Power and Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -10 °C to +60 °C |
Measurement Configuration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Number of Channels | 16 channels |
| Maximum Number of Traces | 16 data traces and 16 memory traces per channel |
| Maximum Points per Trace | 100,001 |
| Averaging Factor | 1 to 999 |
| Smoothing | 0% to 25% of sweep span |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 350 VA |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 2,000 meters (6,561 feet) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | EN 61326-1, CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A |
Data & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mass Storage | Removable Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD) |
Standards & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN Interface | 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| USB Interface | USB 2.0 (Front/Rear Host, Rear Device) |
| Handler Interface | 36-pin parallel (Centronics) |
| Video Output | 15-pin mini D-Sub (VGA) |
Analysis Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Limit Testing | Upper/lower limits, ripple limits, bandwidth limits (with pass/fail indicators) |
| Marker Search Functions | Maximum, Minimum, Peak, Target, Bandwidth |
System Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Multiport Expansion | Supported via external Keysight E5092A Configurable Multiport Test Set |
Technology
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
Applications
RF component evaluation, manufacturing, wireless design, aerospace and defense test
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