Repair and Service Evaluation - HP/Agilent 8510C 8510SX Network Analyzer System

Repair and Service Evaluation for HP/Agilent 8510C and 8510SX Network Analyzer Systems provides comprehensive assessment to identify necessary repairs and performance optimization opportunities. This evaluation service ensures accurate two-port network characterization, supporting measurement integrity across engineering, system integration, laboratory, and enterprise procurement environments.

Technical Specifications

The 8510C family measures magnitude, phase, and group delay of two-port networks with optional time domain response analysis via inverse Fourier transform computation. Frequency Coverage:

• 8510SX: 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz


• 8510E: 45 MHz to 20 GHz


• E7350A: 2 to 110 GHz


• E7340A: 2 to 85 GHz


• Waveguide bands: 33 GHz to 110 GHz


• 2.4 mm coax: 45 MHz to 50 GHz


• 1.0 mm coax: 45 MHz to 110 GHz Dynamic Range:


• Receiver dynamic range: up to 106 dB


• System dynamic range: up to 93 dB Power Levels:


• Port 2 maximum: +20 dBm to +10 dBm (frequency-dependent)


• Port 1 reference: +2 dBm to -2 dBm


• Port 2 minimum: -95 dBm Calibration:

Supports TRL, full two-port, one-path 2-port, response and isolation, response, S11/S22 1-port, TRL 2-port, and receiver calibration methods. Utilizes calibration kits 85052C, 85052B, 85059A, and 85052D. Temperature stability of ±1°C required relative to initial measurement for full verifiability.

Key Features

• Modular system architecture enabling flexible source, test set, and accessory configurations


• 26.5 GHz synthesizer and S-parameter test set in 8510SX configuration


• 20 GHz synthesizer and S-parameter test set in 8510E configuration


• Complete 3.5 mm measurement accessory sets included with base configurations

Typical Applications Two-port network characterization, magnitude/phase measurement, group delay analysis, and optional time domain response evaluation for RF/microwave component and system assessment.

Compatibility & Integration The 8510C family supports multiple connector types and frequency bands through interchangeable measurement accessories and test set options, enabling adaptation to diverse measurement requirements across coaxial and waveguide standards.