HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set, 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz, 3.5 mm

Several S-parameter tests sets are available for the HP 8510C network analyzer for broadband coaxial measurements from 45 MHz to 50 GHz. The HP 8515A test set has an architecture that develops a separate reference channel for each incident port. RF switching is done with a built-in electronic switch. For active device measurements, the test set includes the ability to apply dc bias (external) to the test port center conductors. Also available are two 90 dB step attenuators, which allow control of the port 1 and port 2 signal levels.

[ Features ]

45 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Separate reference channel for each incident port
Built-in electronic switch

[ Specifications ]

General Specifications

Frequency Range: 0.045 to 26.5 GHz Test Ports (port 1 or 2) Nominal Operating Power Level: -5 to -25 dBm Connector Type: 3.5 mm, male Impedance, DC Bias: 50 ohm nominal, 500 mA, 40 Vdc maximum Attenuation Range (incident signal) 0 to 90 dB, in 10 dB steps RF Input Connector (rear panel) Max Input Power: +14 dBm Connector Type: 3.5 mm, female

Dynamic Range (for transmission measurements)

Frequency Range GHz .045 to 2 2 to 8 8 to 20 20 to 26.5 Maximum Power (dBm) Measured at Port 2: +2 +3 +3 -1 Reference Power (dBm) at Port 1 (nominal): -5 -9 -14 -25 Minimum Power (dBm) Measured at Port 2: -101 -102 -101 -99 Receiver Dynamic Range (dB): 103 105 104 100 System Dynamic Range (dB): 96 93 87 74

Measurement Port Characteristics Frequency Range (GHz) .045 to 2 2 to 8 8 to 20 20 to 26.5 Residual (dB) Directivity: 48 50 50 50 Source match: 40 50 50 50 Load match: 48 50 50 50 Reflection Tracking: ±0.003 ±0 ±0 ±0 Transmission Tracking: ±0.009 ±0.004 ±0.009 ±0.01 Crosstalk: 117 114 108 95 Raw (typical) (dB) (before calibration/error correction) Directivity: 24 24 28 27 Source Match: 23 23 16 14 Load Match: 23 23 16 14

[ Ordering ]

HP 8515A S-parameter Test Set, 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz, 3.5 mm Opt 001 Add IF switching circuitry Opt 002 Delete step attenuators and bias tees Opt 1BN MIL-STD 45662A Calibration Opt 1BP MIL-STD 45662A Calibration with Test Data Opt 908 Rack flange kit Opt 910 Additional operating and service manual Opt 913 Rack flange and handle kit Opt W03 Convert to standard 3 mo. on-site warr.

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