Agilent/Keysight 8510XF

The Agilent/Keysight 8510XF is a vector network analyzer system for RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave component characterization. It delivers single-connection, single-sweep S-parameter measurements across ultra-broadband frequency ranges, enabling precise analysis of impedance, transmission, and reflection characteristics in research, development, and manufacturing environments.

Technical Specifications

• Standard: 2 GHz to 110 GHz


• With Option 005 (Low-Frequency Extension): 45 MHz to 110 GHz


• Alternative configurations: 45 MHz to 85 GHz; 2 GHz to 85 GHz Measurement Capabilities


• S-parameter measurements (S11, S21, S12, S22)


• Magnitude, phase, and group delay measurements


• Optional time domain response to impulse or step waveforms Dynamic Range


• Receiver dynamic range: 86 dB (45 MHz to 2 GHz), 106 dB (2 GHz to 8 GHz), 105 dB (8 GHz to 20 GHz)


• System dynamic range: 68 dB (45 MHz to 2 GHz), 93 dB (2 GHz to 8 GHz), 89 dB (8 GHz to 20 GHz), 77 dB (2 GHz to 89 GHz), 72 dB (20 GHz to 40 GHz), 60 dB (40 GHz to 50 GHz) Power Control


• Power control range greater than 20 dB at 110 GHz

Key Features

• 1.0 mm coaxial connectors rated to 110 GHz


• Full-frequency on-wafer and coaxial calibrations supported


• Fully-calibrated on-wafer measurements to 110 GHz with wafer probing station and 1.0 mm probes


• Test heads designed for probe positioner mounting, minimizing RF cable flexing


• Typical system configuration includes 8510C receiver, millimeter-wave subsystem, 83651B RF synthesizer, and 83621B LO synthesizer

Compatibility & Integration

• 1.0 mm coaxial calibration kit and accessories


• Alternative calibration kits: 1.85 mm, 2.4 mm, 3.5 mm, 7 mm, Type-N coaxial interfaces


• Module test stations (MTS-1000 series) for coaxial measurements


• Integration with Cascade Microtech probing systems


• Option 006 available for 50 GHz coupler and amplifier configurations


• Specific operating system modules required (e.g., E7340-10001 for broadband measurements)