The Agilent (Keysight) E8364B is a 2-port Vector Network Analyzer from the PNA Series, operating from 10 MHz to 50 GHz. It is designed for high-performance microwave network analysis and advanced component testing, delivering precise S-parameter measurements with 104 dB of dynamic range.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, LAN (10/100 Base-T), USB, VGA, Parallel, Serial

System Performance

ParameterValue
Frequency Range10 MHz - 50 GHz
Frequency Resolution1 Hz
System Impedance50 Ω
System Dynamic Range104 dB @ 50 GHz
Measurement Speed< 26 µs / point

Test Port Characteristics

ParameterValue
Number of Test Ports2
Test Port Connector Type2.4 mm (male)

Measurement Capabilities & Display

ParameterValue
Measurement ParametersS11, S21, S12, S22
Number of Measurement Channels32 independent channels
IF Bandwidth Settings1 Hz to 40 kHz

Advanced Measurement Options

ParameterValue
Time Domain AnalysisOption 010
Direct Receiver AccessOption 014
Frequency Offset ModeOption 080

Interfaces & Connectivity

ParameterValue
10 MHz Reference InputBNC (female)
10 MHz Reference OutputBNC (female)
External Trigger InputBNC (female)
External Trigger OutputBNC (female)

Software & Data

ParameterValue
Operating SystemWindows
Programming CommandsSCPI, COM / DCOM

Performance

ParameterValue
Source Frequency Accuracy±1 ppm (Standard)
Source Power Resolution0.01 dB
Trace Magnitude Resolution0.001 dB
Trace Phase Resolution0.01°

Sweep

ParameterValue
Sweep TypesLinear frequency, log frequency, segment, power, CW time

Analysis & Display

ParameterValue
Display FormatsLog magnitude, linear magnitude, phase, unwrapped phase, group delay, Smith chart, polar, SWR, real, imaginary
Limit TestingMultiple limit lines per trace with pass/fail indicators

Options & Configuration

ParameterValue
Option UNL (Source Attenuators)0 to 50 dB in 10 dB steps
Option 016 (Receiver Attenuators)0 to 35 dB in 5 dB steps

Technology

Vector Network Analysis

Applications

High-frequency component testing, microwave network analysis