Agilent/Keysight E8361A

The Agilent/Keysight E8361A is a high-performance PNA (Programmable Network Analyzer) microwave network analyzer engineered for RF and microwave component and system characterization across 10 MHz to 67 GHz. This instrument delivers 94 dB dynamic range with trace noise below 0.006 dB, enabling precise measurements of passive and active devices in on-wafer, in-fixture, waveguide, and antenna configurations.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency and Performance
• Frequency range: 10 MHz to 67 GHz
• Dynamic range: 94 dB (127 dB at 20 GHz at test port)
• Trace noise: <0.006 dB (<0.002 dB rms at 1 kHz bandwidth)
• Measurement speed: 4.5 to 26 µsec/point
• Frequency stability: 0.05 dB/°C
• Source output power: +13 dBm (maximum output 10 dBm)
• Source harmonics: <60 dBc

Measurement Channels
• 32 independent channels with 16,001 points per channel
• Up to 4 active traces and 4 memory traces per window
• 16 windows simultaneously on display
• Ten independent markers per trace with delta marker capability

Calibration and Error Correction
• True TRL and TRL/LRM calibration types
• Advanced error correction with patented vector-mixer calibration for absolute group delay
• Scalar-mixer calibration (SMC) for match-corrected amplitude measurements

– Key Features

• Mixer measurements: conversion loss, return loss, isolation, absolute group delay, magnitude, phase, input/output/LO match, and compression
• Amplifier characterization: gain compression, harmonic, IMD, and pulsed-RF measurements
• Single-ended and balanced device measurement capability
• Display formats: log/linear magnitude, SWR, phase, group delay, real/imaginary, Smith chart, and polar
• Windows-based operating system with native Excel and Word integration

– Typical Applications

Wireless communications, aerospace and defense, component characterization, and research and development environments requiring multiport and frequency-converter analysis.

– Compatibility & Integration

USB (6 connectors), LAN, and GPIB connectivity. Supports calibration kits 85056A, 85058B, N4693A, and N4694A. Optional configurations include multiport, pulsed-RF, mixer/pulse measurements, time domain, configurable test set, frequency offset, reference receiver switch, and IF access.