HP 8711C RF Economy Network Analyzer Family


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Product Summary

The HP 8711C family of RF economy network analyzers provide speed, accuracy and measurement versatility in a compact, integrated instrument for high-volume RF component manufacturing, inspection and maintenance. An integrated synthesized source and transmission/reflection test set enable complete swept frequency characterization of RF components with a single connection.

For testing narrowband devices, the internal synthesized source provides a fast (50 ms/sweep), stable (1 Hz resolution) stimulus. Calculate and display specified device characteristics in real time. Eight markers per channel, marker search, tracking, bandwidth and a variety of math functions speed component testing. The instrument has a large, 9-inch instrument display, or, use a VGA-compatible color monitor for enhanced visibility. Display formats include linear and log magnitude, group delay, phase, SWR, polar, Smith chart and real and imaginary. For 75-ohm measurements, dBV/dBmV/dBµV formats are also available.

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Product Specifications

Source Characteristics

HP 8711C/12C HP 8713C/14C Frequency Range Min. frequency: 300 kHz 300 kHz Max. frequency: 1.3 GHz 3.0 GHz Resolution: 1 Hz 1 Hz Accuracy: <5 ppm <5 ppm

Output Characteristics

Power Range (standard) <1000 MHz: 0 to 16 dBm -5 to 10 dBm >1000 MHz: 0 to 13 dBm -5 to 10 dBm With Attenuator <1000 MHz: -60 to 13 dBm -60 to 7 dBm >1000 MHz: -60 to 10 dBm -60 to 7 dBm With 75 ohms: reduces output by 3 dB With Group Delay: reduces output by 3 dB Test Port Accuracy and Flatness Standard: ±1.0 dB ±1.0 dB Opt 1EC: ±1.5 dB ±1.5 dB Opt 1E1: ±2.0 dB ±2.0 dB Opt 1EC and 1E1: ±3.0 dB ±3.0 dB

Signal Purity

Harmonics (at +7 dBm) <1 MHz: <-20 dBc <-30 dBc >1 MHz: <-30 dBc <-30 dBc

Receiver Characteristics

Frequency Range Narrowband: 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz 300 kHz to 3.0 GHz Broadband: 10 MHz to 1.3 GHz 10 MHz to 3.0 GHz Dynamic Range Narrowband <5 MHz >60 dB >80 dB >5 MHz >100 dB >100 dB Broadband Internal: >66 dB >60 dB External: >66 dB >66 dB Maximum Input Narrowband (at 0.8 dBm compression): 10 dBm 10 dBm Broadband (at 0.5 dBm compression): 16 dBm 16 dBm Input Damage Level: 20 dBm 20 dBm

AM Delay Characteristics

Apertures: 55.56 kHz Input Amplifier Range: -10 to +13 dBm Resolution: 0.5 ns Range: 30 µs (9000 m) Accuracy: ±4 ns

Test Set Characteristics

Reflection Port Match: 30 dB Transmission Port Match: 18 dB typical System Directivity: 40 dB

RF Connectors

Test Ports: All models are available with 50-ohm or 75-ohm,type-N connectors (f)

Physical Characteristics

Size: 430 mm W x 180 mm H x 480 mm D (7 in x 17 in x 18.75 in) Weight Net: 20.5 kg (45 lb) Shipping: 25 kg (55 lb)


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Product Ordering Information

HP 8711C     Economy Network Analyzer, 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz (magnitude measurements)
HP 8712C     Economy Network Analyzer, 300 kHz to 1.3 GHz (magnitude and phase measurements)
HP 8713C     Economy Network Analyzer, 300 kHz to 3 GHz (magnitude measurements)
HP 8714C     Economy Network Analyzer, 300 kHz to 3 GHz (magnitude and phase measurements)
   Opt 1EC   75-Ohm System Impedence
   Opt 1E1   60 dB Attenuator
   Opt 1C2   IBASIC Capability
   Opt 1DA   50-Ohm AM Delay
   Opt 1DB   75-Ohm AM Delay
   Opt 1CL   DIN Keyboard
   Opt 1CM   Rackmount
   Opt 100   Fault Location/SRL
   Opt 101   Transportable Operating Case and Fault Location/SRL
   Opt 1F7   LAN Interface



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HP 8711C/8712C/8713C/8714C RF Economy Network Analyzers Technical Specifications
HP 8711C/8712C/8713C/8714C RF Economy Network Analyzers Configuration Guide

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