HP / Agilent 8714C 3GHz Economy Network Analyzer

The HP/Agilent 8714C is a 3 GHz economy network analyzer delivering precision RF measurements across 300 kHz to 3 GHz. Engineered for production test environments, it combines a synthesized RF source, integrated transmission/reflection test set, and dual independent receiver channels into a single compact instrument. The unit performs S-parameter analysis, insertion loss, impedance, SWR, delay, group delay, and fault location measurements with greater than 100 dB dynamic range and corrected directivity of 40 dB.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency and Measurement Range
• Operating frequency: 300 kHz to 3 GHz
• Dynamic range: >100 dB (narrowband mode)
• Source output power: Up to +16 dBm
• Source resolution: 1 Hz
• Maximum input: +23 dBm
• Sweep speed: 50 ms/sweep or faster

Measurement Parameters
• S-parameter analysis
• Insertion loss and impedance measurements
• Complex impedance and SWR
• Delay and group delay measurements
• AM delay and structural return loss (SRL)

Test Set and Receivers
• Integrated transmission/reflection test set with narrowband and broadband detection
• Two independent measurement channels with multi-mode receivers
• Vector error correction for enhanced accuracy
• Digital signal processing and microprocessor control

Calibration Performance
• Directivity: 40 dB (corrected)
• Source match: 30 dB (corrected)

– Key Features

• Monochrome CRT display with user-selectable formats (rectangular, polar, Smith charts)
• External VGA monitor support for color viewing
• Eight markers per display channel with marker search, delta, and bandwidth functions
• Front panel hardkeys and softkey menus
• Internal 3.5-inch disk drive (LIF/DOS formats)
• GPIB (IEEE 488) connectivity
• TCP/IP Ethertwist LAN interface option
• Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) programming capability

– Typical Applications

• Production RF component testing and characterization
• Transmission line and filter analysis
• Impedance and reflection measurements
• System-level RF network validation

– Compatibility & Integration

• 50 Ohm input impedance, Type N Female test port connectors
• Power requirement: 120V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
• Dimensions: 22.0 in × 18.0 in × 8.0 in
• Weight: 61.2 lb (27.76 kg)