Keysight (Agilent) 8510SX Microwave Network Analyzer, 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz

The Keysight 8510SX Microwave Network Analyzer is a fully integrated S-parameter measurement system spanning 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz. It combines a Keysight 8510C vector network analyzer, 26.5 GHz S-parameter test set, synthesized sweeper, and calibrated 3.5 mm accessories to deliver real-time error-corrected characterization of linear device behavior across passive and active microwave components.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency Coverage: 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz

Measurement Resolution:
• Magnitude: 0.001 dB
• Phase: 0.01 degrees
• Group Delay: 0.01 ns

Dynamic Range:
• Receiver: Up to 100 dB (frequency and configuration dependent)
• System: Up to 93 dB (frequency and configuration dependent)

Measurement Port Characteristics:
• Directivity: 42 dB at lower frequencies, 36 dB at higher frequencies
• Source Match: 41 dB at lower frequencies, 31 dB at higher frequencies
• Load Match: 42 dB at lower frequencies, 38 dB at higher frequencies
• Crosstalk: Up to 115 dB

– Key Features

S-Parameter & Vector Analysis: Two-port network measurements including impedance, transmission, reflection, magnitude, phase, and group delay characterization.

Calibration Methods: Supports TRL (Thru-Reflect-Line), Response, Response & Isolation, 1-Port (S11, S22), One Path 2-Port, and Full 2-Port calibration. TRL calibration enables non-coaxial transmission media measurement (microstrip, stripline).

Optional Capabilities: Time-domain analysis via inverse Fourier transform and pulsed RF device characterization.

Measured Parameters: Gain, gain flatness, gain compression, reverse isolation, return loss (SWR), gain drift, phase linearity deviation, group delay, and complex impedance.

– Typical Applications

Research and development of microwave components; manufacturing test and validation; characterization of active devices and passive networks; transmission line and filter analysis.

– Compatibility & Integration

Preconfigured system includes 3.5 mm measurement accessories and 26.5 GHz synthesized sweeper, enabling immediate deployment without additional integration.