Keysight / Agilent E8363C Network Analyzer
The Keysight / Agilent E8363C Network Analyzer is an exceptional entry in the PNA series, designed for professionals who require the utmost precision in network measurements. With a wide frequency range from 10 MHz to 40 GHz, this advanced 2-port analyzer is equipped with four high-performance receivers, ensuring unparalleled accuracy for your critical applications. The integrated S-parameter test set facilitates true TRL calibration, while also supporting TRM/LRM calibration, on-wafer, in-fixture, waveguide, and antenna measurements.
Key Features and Specifications
- Measurement Speed: < 26 μs per point
- Measurement Channels: 32 independent measurement channels
- Points per Sweep: User definable from 2 to 20,001
- Complex Measurements: Amplifier gain compression, harmonic, IMD, and pulsed-RF capabilities
- Loss Measurements: Mixer conversion loss, return loss, isolation, and absolute group delay
- Trace Noise: < 0.006 dB rms at 1 kHz IF bandwidth standard and with option 14
- Nominal Power: -12 dBm standard, -17 dBm with options 14 and UNL
- Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz
- Phase Noise: -50 dBc at 1 kHz offset nominal
- Test Port Noise Floor: < -114 dBm at 10 Hz IF bandwidth standard
- IF Bandwidth Range: 1 Hz to 40 kHz, nominal
- RF Connectors: 2.4mm male (50 ohm)
- Video Output: VGA video output (15-pin mini D-Sub)
- Interfaces:
- GPIB: Two ports for dedicated controller and talker/listener
- USB: 1 port on front panel and 4 ports on rear panel
- LAN: 10/100 BaseT Ethernet; 8-pin configuration auto selects
Enhanced Usability
The Agilent E8363C features a large 8.4-inch LCD front panel display with touch screen capabilities, boasting a resolution of 1024x768. Users can navigate with ease through an enhanced Windows graphical user interface, utilizing hard keys and soft keys for straightforward operation—no mouse required. An optional configurable test set is available with option 14, offering further versatility for specialized measurement needs.
