Agilent/Keysight 8713C

The Agilent/Keysight 8713C is a network analyzer covering 300 kHz to 3 GHz with integrated synthesized source and transmission/reflection test set. It delivers simultaneous reflection and transmission measurements across a >100 dB dynamic range at sweep speeds of 50 ms, making it suitable for RF component characterization in development and manufacturing.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 300 kHz to 3 GHz


• Source Resolution: 1 Hz


• Sweep Speed: 50 ms/sweep (real-time)


• System Dynamic Range: >100 dB


• Measurement Ports Impedance: 50 and 75 ohm


• Output Power: Up to +16 dBm, 0.01 dB resolution


• Level Accuracy: ±1.0 dB (standard); ±1.5 dB (Option 1EC); ±2.0 dB (Option 1E1); ±3.0 dB (combined options)


• Receiver Dynamic Range: >100 dB (narrowband mode)


• Source Signal Purity: Nonharmonic spurious <–30 dBc (≥1 MHz); Phase noise –67 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset); Residual AM <–50 dBc (100 kHz bandwidth); Residual FM <1.5 kHz (30 Hz to 15 kHz peak)

Key Features

• Eight markers per channel with search, tracking, and bandwidth functions


• Display formats: linear/log magnitude, SWR, complex impedance, polar, Smith chart, and dBV/dBmV/dBµV for 75 ohm measurements


• Vector division of current and memory trace data


• Pass/fail limit lines with TTL output for external control


• Measures insertion loss, return loss, gain, conversion loss, power, and SWR


• Optional AM Delay measurement for frequency-translating devices (requires external scalar detectors and power splitter)


• AM Delay specifications: 55.56 kHz aperture, 1 ns/division resolution, ±4 ns accuracy, 30 µsec delay range

Typical Applications

• RF and microwave component testing


• Device characterization and validation


• Manufacturing test and production screening


• Group delay measurement through mixers and tuners (with optional AM Delay)

Compatibility & Integration

• Internal 3.5-inch disk drive (LIF/DOS formats)


• 380 KB nonvolatile storage for up to 20 instrument states


• Data export: binary, PCX, HP-GL, ASCII formats