Agilent/Keysight 8714ES

The Agilent/Keysight 8714ES is a compact RF network analyzer that measures S-parameters, transmission, reflection, and related device characteristics across 300 kHz to 3 GHz. It integrates a synthesized source, dual-channel S-parameter test set with full two-port vector-error correction, three independent receivers, and an internal display - all optimized for production test environments.

Technical Specifications

Frequency & Power

• Frequency range: 300 kHz to 3 GHz


• Frequency resolution: 1 Hz


• Output power: –60 dBm to +13 dBm (60 dB step attenuator + 70 dB control range)


• Sweep time: 40 ms or faster


• System impedance: 50 Ω (standard) or 75 Ω (Option 1EC) Measurement Performance


• Dynamic range: 100 dB


• Error correction: Full two-port vector error correction


• Independent channels: Two


• Independent receivers: Three


• Detection modes: Narrowband (high-rejection) and broadband (frequency-translating devices) Measurement Parameters

S-parameters (S11, S21), transmission and reflection characteristics, gain, insertion loss, isolation, insertion phase, electrical length, linear group delay, return loss, standing wave ratio (SWR), reflection coefficient, impedance, gain compression, AM-to-PM conversion, absolute power. Display Formats
Rectangular, polar, Smith chart, delay, SWR, linear and log magnitude, phase, real and imaginary, dBW, dBm, dBµW, dBV, dBmV, dBµV.

Key Features

• Synthesized RF source with 1 Hz resolution and fast 40 ms sweeps


• Integrated two-port S-parameter test set with vector error correction


• Three sensitive, independent receiver channels


• Selectable narrowband or broadband detection


• Optional 2-, 6-, and 12-port switching test sets


• 9-inch internal color display


• 3.5-inch floppy disk for data and calibration storage

Typical Applications

• Production testing of two-port RF and microwave devices


• Transmission line and filter characterization


• Amplifier gain and stability assessment


• Insertion loss and return loss measurements


• Power sweep and compression analysis


• Frequency-dependent device behavior analysis

Compatibility & Integration

• LAN: 10Base-T TCP/IP (Ethertwist) with NFS client support


• GPIB: IEEE 488.2 programming and control


• Serial: RS-232C interface


• Parallel: Centronics printer/plotter


• Video: VGA external monitor output


• Input/Output: User-defined TTL open-collector signals


• Programming: Keysight Instrument BASIC (IBASIC)