Agilent Technologies 8510C User manual

The Agilent Technologies 8510C is a modular
family of compatible products. For flexibility in
specifying a solution that meets your exact needs,
a system is typically ordered as separate line
items. For those who wish ordering convenience,
complete bundled systems are available. Whether
ordering individual components or a bundled sys-
tem, all 8510C network analyzers include one-year,
on-site service. For systems built from individual
components, installation may be ordered sepa-
rately. A PC running BASIC Rev 6.3 or higher
under Windows® (3.1/95/NT) is recommended
for installation and service.
Complete systems
Agilent 8510XF family 110 GHz single sweep
systems (45 MHz to 110 GHz)
The 8510XF family has two models which are
complete single-connection, single-sweep vector
network analyzer systems that offer S-parameter
measurements over an ultra-broadband frequency
in a 1.0 mm coaxial connector. The broadest fre-
quency model covers 45 MHz to 110 GHz. A lower
frequency model is available covering 45 MHz to
85 GHz. Both systems are designed to facilitate
easy connection to wafer probe hardware while
still preserving excellent RF measurement perform-
ance. In addition, the system can be used to make
coaxial measurements (to interface to a coaxial fix-
ture or a coaxial DUT) using the same millimeter
head configuration.
Agilent E7340A single-connection single-sweep network
analyzer system (2 to 85 GHz)
The E7340A is a complete system configured with
an 8510C, a 20 GHz and 50 GHz synthesizer, two
85 GHz S-parameter test heads, and a millimeter
test set controller. The instruments are integrated
in the system rack, the system is fully tested, and a
complete system verification is performed prior to
shipment from Agilent. Installation is included at
no additional charge. The E7340A system does not
include calibration kits or test port cable sets.
System components include:
8510C network analyzer
E7342A millimeter subsystem
83621B synthesizer
83651B synthesizer
System rack
Calibration kits and test port cables are not
included and must be ordered separately.
Test set options
•E7340A-STD Standard configuration
•E7340A-005 Add (45 MHz to 2 GHz) low
frequency extension
•E7340A-006 Add RF pass thru (provides coupled
output of 50 GHz source for additional test
set(s). Additional test set(s) must have
Option 001 installed)
• E7340A-056 Low frequency extension and RF
pass through
Features
•8510C-010 Add time domain
Voltage options
•E7340A-115 110/120 V line voltage operation
•E7340A-230 220/240 V line voltage operation
Extended service options are available.
Agilent 8510C Network Analyzer Family
45 MHz to 110 GHz
Configuration Guide

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Agilent E7350A single-connection single-sweep network
analyzer system (2 to 110 GHz)
The E7350A is a complete system configured with
an 8510C, a 20 GHz and 50 GHz synthesizer, two
110 GHz S-parameter test heads, and a millimeter
test set controller. The instruments are integrated
in the system rack, the system is fully tested, and a
complete system verification is performed prior to
shipment from Agilent. Installation is included at
no additional charge. The E7350A system does not
include calibration kits or test port cable sets.
System components include:
8510C network analyzer
E7352A millimeter subsystem
83621B synthesizer
83651B synthesizer
System rack
Calibration kits and test port cables are not
included and must be ordered separately.
Test set options
•E7340A-STD Standard configuration
•E7340A-005 Add (45 MHz to 2 GHz) low
frequency extension
•E7340A-006 Add RF pass thru (provides
coupled output of 50 GHz source for additional
test set(s). Additional test set(s) must have
Option 001 installed)
• E7340A-056 Low frequency extension and RF
pass through
Features
•8510C-010 Add time domain
Voltage options
•E7340A-115 110/120 V line voltage operation
•E7340A-230 220/240 V line voltage operation
Extended service options are available.
Agilent 85107B network analyzer system
(45 MHz to 50 GHz)
The 85107B is a complete system configured with
a 50 GHz synthesizer, 50 GHz S-parameter test set,
and 2.4 mm measurement accessories. The instru-
ments are integrated in the system rack, the system
is fully tested, and a complete system verification
is performed prior to shipment from the factory.
Installation is included at no additional charge.
System components include:
8510C network analyzer
8517B test set with Option 002
(deleted step attenuators and bias tees)
83651B synthesizer
85056A calibration kit
85133F cable set
85043C rack
Test set options
•85107B-STD Standard configuration
•85107B-005 Add attenuators and bias network
(not compatible with 85107B-STD)
•85107B-007 High power and high dynamic
range configuration (requires 85107B-005)
Source options
•85107B-51B Standard 50 GHz synthesized
sweeper, no front panel
•85107B-50B 50 GHz synthesized source with
front panel
•85107B-50L 50 GHz CW synthesized source
with front panel
Features
•8510C-010 Add time domain
Voltage options
•85107B-115 110/120 V line voltage operation
•85107B-230 220/240 V line voltage operation
Accessories
•85107B-002 2.4mm calibration kit and cables
•85107B-001 3.5mm calibration kit and cables
•85107B-E33 Do not include 2.4mm kit and
cables (not compatible with 85107B-002)
Extended service options are available.

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Agilent 8510SX network analyzer system
(45 MHz to 26.5 GHz)
The 8510SX is a complete system configured with
a 26.5 GHz synthesizer, 26.5 GHz S-parameter test
set, and a complete set of 3.5 mm measurement
accessories. The instruments are integrated in the
system rack, the system is fully tested, and a com-
plete system verification is performed prior to
shipment from the factory. Installation is included
at no additional charge.
System components include:
8510C network analyzer
8515A test set
83631B synthesizer
85043C rack
85052C calibration kit
11752D gauge kit
85131F cable set
Features
•8510C-010 Add time domain
Voltage options
•8510SX-115 110/120 V line voltage operation
•8510SX-230 220/240 V line voltage operation
Accessories
•8510SX-001 7 mm accessories (85052C and 85132F)
Extended service options are available.
Agilent 8510E network analyzer system
(45 MHz to 20 GHz)
The 8510E is a complete unracked system config-
ured with a 20 GHz synthesizer, 20 GHz S-parame-
ter test set, and 3.5 mm connector accessories.
Installation is not included.
System components include:
8510C network analyzer
8514B test set with Option 002
(deleted step attenuators and bias tees)
83621B synthesizer
85052D calibration kit
85131D cable set
Test set attenuation options
• 8510E-STD Standard configuration
•8510E-002 Add attenuator and bias network
Features
• 8510C-010 Add time domain
Calibration kit options (select one)
• 8510E-004 3.5mm economy calibration kit
•8510E-005 3.5mm precision calibration kit
Extended service options are available.
Agilent 85106D millimeter-wave network analyzer
subsystem (33 GHz to 110 GHz)
When combined with the appropriate 85104A
series test set modules (see page 6) and 11644A
series calibration kits, the 85106D provides a
complete system for measurements in the milli-
meter-wave frequency range. The instruments are
integrated in a 1600 mm system rack. It is fully
tested and a complete system verification is per-
formed prior to shipment from the factory.
Installation is included at no additional charge.
The 85106D system consists of:
8510C network analyzer
85105A test set controller
83621B synthesizer (2 total)
1600 mm rack
Must also order appropriate 85104A series test
set modules and 11644A series calibration kit
for complete system.
Frequency range (select one)
•85106D-STD 33 - 110 GHz
•85106D-001 45 MHz - 110 GHz, adds 8517B and
needed accessories
•85106D-007 45 MHz - 110 GHz, high power/high
dynamic range
Features
•8510C-010 Add time domain
Voltage options
•85106D-115 110/120 V line voltage operation
•85106D-230 220/240 V line voltage operation
Extended service options are available.

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Agilent 85108A pulsed-RF network analyzer system
(2 GHz to 20 GHz)
Based on an 8510C with Option 008, this system
provides the capability to measure the amplitude
and phase response of a device or component
being driven with a pulsed-RF input signal. The
instruments are integrated in a 1600 mm system
rack. It is fully tested and a complete system verifi-
cation is performed prior to shipment from the
factory. Installation is included at no additional
charge.
System components include:
8510C network analyzer with Option 008
(pulsed-RF measurement capability)
85110A test set
1600 mm rack
83622B synthesizer with Options 001/004/008
83623L synthesizer with Options 004/008
Calibration kits and test port cables in the
appropriate connector interface are not
included and must be ordered separately.
Frequency range (select one)
•85108A-STD 2 - 20 GHz
•85108A-E63 500 MHz - 20 GHz
•85108A-F61 2 - 50 GHz with front panel connectors
•85108A-F62 45 MHz - 50 GHz
Features
•8510C-010 Add time domain
Voltage options
•85108A-115 110/120 V line voltage operation
•85108A-230 220/240 V line voltage operation
Extended service options are available.
Agilent 85108L pulsed-RF network analyzer system
(45 MHz to 2 GHz)
Based on an 8510C with Option 008, this system
provides the capability to measure the amplitude
and phase response of a device or component
being driven with a pulsed-RF input signal. The
instruments are integrated in a 1600 mm system
rack, the system is fully tested, and a complete sys-
tem verification is performed prior to shipment
from the factory. Installation is included at no
additional charge.
System components include:
8510C network analyzer with Option 008
(pulsed-RF measurement capability)
85110L test set
1600 mm rack
83620B synthesizer with Options
001/004/008/H80
83620B synthesizer with Options 004/008/H80
Calibration kits and test port cables in the
appropriate connector interface are not
included and must be ordered separately.
Features
•8510C-010 Add time domain
Voltage options
•85108L-115 110/120 V line voltage operation
•85108L-230 220/240 V line voltage operation
Extended service options are available.
Agilent 85122A high frequency device modeling system
(45 MHz to 20 GHz)
When combined with the 85190 series high
frequency IC-CAP software, along with Cascade
probes or ICM fixtures, the 85122A can be used to
model BJT, FET, MOS, and diode devices. All
instruments are integrated in a 1600 mm system
rack prior to shipment from the factory.
Installation is included at no additional charge.
System components include:
8510C network analyzer
8514B test set
83621B synthesizer
11612A Option K10/K20 force/sense bias networks
4156C DC source/monitor
85131F cable set
1600 mm rack
Probes, fixtures, calibration kits, 85190 series
software, and workstation must be ordered
separately.
•Option 230 provides system cabinet set up for
220/240 V operation
Custom configurations available to meet other
frequency coverage and power requirements.

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System components
For flexibility in specifying a solution that meets
your exact needs, a system can be ordered as sepa-
rate line items. A complete system includes the
Agilent 8510C network analyzer, a test set, compat-
ible source, and measurement accessories.
All major system components (network analyzer,
test sets, and sources) include one-year on-site
service.
8510C ATO options
•8510C-008 Pulsed-RF capability requiring 85110A
or 85110L S-parameter test set
•8510C-010 Add time domain
Rack flange kits
•8510C-908 Rack flange kit, front handles detached
•8510C-913 Rack flange kit, front handles attached
Additional documentation
•8510C-910 Extra operating and service manual
set
•8510C-916 Extra operating and programming
manual set
Extended service options are available.
Test sets (Choose one)
•8514B S-parameter test set (45 MHz to 20 GHz)
With rugged 3.5 mm connector test ports
•8515A S-parameter test set (45 MHz to 26.5 GHz)
With rugged 3.5 mm connector test ports
•8517B S-parameter test set (45 MHz to 50 GHz)
With rugged 2.4 mm connector test ports
•85110A pulsed-RF S-parameter test set (2 to 20 GHz)
For use with 8510C Option 008. Includes rugged
3.5 mm connector test ports and four built-in
step attenuators to independently set power
level to all four downconverter channels.
Requires 8360 series synthesized sources for
complete operation (83622B and 83623L).
•85110L pulsed-RF S-parameter test set (45 MHz to
2 GHz)
For use with 8510C Option 008. Includes rugged
7 mm connector test ports and four built-in step
attenuators to independently set power level to
all four downconverter channels. Requires two
8360 series synthesized sources for complete
operation (83620B-H80, two each).
•8511A frequency converter (45 MHz to 26.5 GHz)
3.5 mm connector ports
•8511B frequency converter (45 MHz to 50 GHz)
2.4 mm connector ports
Note: Agilent 8511A/B require external, customer-
furnished couplers, or signal separating devices to
provide complete test set capability. A source with
front panel RF power output may be more suitable
for 8511-based applications.
Test set options
Option Description 8514B 8515A 8517B 85110A 85110L 8511A/B
STD No IF switching X X
001 Add IF switching for multiple test set operation X X X X X X
002 Delete step attenuators and bias tees X X X
003 High forward dynamic range configuration X
(degrades reverse transmission dynamic range)
003 Add attenuators and bias tees X X
999 Standard input power X
004 High power configuration (moves port 2
attenuator in front of b2 sampler) X
004 Add attenuators and bias tees X
027 High source power X
908 Add rack flange kit X X
913 Add rack flange and handles kit X X X X
910 Extra operating and service manual X X X

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Millimeter-wave test sets and controllers
Banded waveguide millimeter-wave subsystem
(Components of 85106D)
•85105A millimeter-wave test set controller
Requires addition of two 85104A series modules
for complete waveguide S-parameter test set
operation. Includes IF switching capability
and 26.5 GHz RF switching for multiple test set
operation.
85105A-STD Standard configuration
85105A-050 50 GHz RF source switch (Required
when used with 83651B 50 GHz source.)
Must also order two test set modules for complete
waveguide S-parameter test set operation for each
waveguide band:
•Q85104A test set module (33 GHz to 50 GHz)
•U85104A test set module (40 GHz to 60 GHz)
•V85104A test set module (50 GHz to 75 GHz)
•W85104A test set module (75 GHz to 110 GHz)
Extended service options are available.
Sources
Choose an 8360 series synthesized sweeper
•83651B synthesized sweeper (45 MHz to 50 GHz)
•83631B synthesized sweeper (45 MHz to 26.5 GHz)
•83621B synthesized sweeper (45 MHz to 20 GHz)
•83620B-H80 synthesized sweeper (45 MHz to
2 GHz) for 85110L only
•83622B synthesized sweeper (2 GHz to 20 GHz)
for 85110A
•83623L synthesized sweeper (45 MHz to 20 GHz) for
85110A

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Common options for RF sources
Option Description
908 Add rack flange kit
910 Extra operating and service manual
913 Add rack flange and handles kit
Extended service options are available.
Note: Although general purpose (GP) 8360 series
synthesized sweepers (836x0B) can be used in
place of the 8510-dedicated 8360 series synthe-
sized sweepers (836x1B, as listed above), the fol-
lowing options are typically recommended: Option
004 (rear panel connectors) and Option 008 (1-Hz
frequency resolution). These options come as
standard in the 8510-dedicated 8360 series
synthesized sweepers.
Measurement accessories
There are measurement accessories for seven
device connector types: 7 mm, 3.5 mm, 2.92 mm,
2.4 mm, 1.85 mm, 1.0 mm, and Type-N. Calibration
kits include standards that are required for vector
error correction. Verification kits include stan-
dards used to verify system performance specifica-
tions. Test port return cables extend the ports of
the test set and connect to the device under test.
Agilent 85130X adapter sets convert test set ports
to the same connector type (acting as a test port
saver) or to a different connector type.

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Calibration kits
Error correction requires that the systematic
errors in the measurement system be characterized
by measuring known devices (standards) over the
frequency range of interest with the process of cal-
ibration. All calibration kits contain standards
used for this purpose. The standards in the 3.5 mm,
2.4 mm, and Type-N calibration kits use the preci-
sion slotless connector (PSC-3.5, PSC-2.4, and
PSC-N). Unless otherwise noted all coaxial calibra-
tion kits include connector gauges and a torque
wrench. Option 002 provides calibration kit data
on magnetic tape for use with the 8510A/B (not
available with 85059A).
Mechanical Connector Frequency Description
calibration Kit type range (GHz)
85050B 7 mm 0.045 to 18 Contains open and short circuits, fixed and sliding terminations.
85050C 7 mm 0.045 to 18 Precision kit. Contains standards for TRL calibration, including precision airline. Also
contains open and short circuits and fixed termination.
85050D 7 mm 0.045 to 18 Economy kit. Contains open and short circuits and precision fixed termination. Gauges
not included.
85052B 3.5 mm 0.045 to 26.5 Contains open and short circuits, fixed and sliding terminations, and in-series adapters.
85052C 3.5 mm 0.045 to 26.5 Precision kit. Contains standards for TRL calibration, including precision airlines. Also
contains open and short circuits, fixed terminations, and in-series adapters. Gauges not
included.
85052D 3.5 mm 0.045 to 26.5 Economy kit. Contains open and short circuits, precision fixed termination, and in-series
adapters. Gauges not included.
85054B Type-N 0.045 to 18 Contains open and short circuits, fixed and sliding terminations, in-series adapters, and
7 mm-to-Type-N adapters.
85054D Type-N 0.045 to 18 Economy kit. Contains open and short circuits, fixed terminations, in-series adapters and
7 mm-to-Type-N adapters. Gauges not included.
85056A 2.4 mm 0.045 to 50 Contains open and short circuits, fixed and sliding terminations, and in-series adapters.
85056D 2.4 mm 0.045 to 50 Economy kit. Contains open and short circuits, fixed terminations, and in-series adapters.
Gauges not included.
85056K 2.92/2.4 mm 0.045 to 50 Contains 2.4 mm open and short circuits, fixed loads, and 2.92 mm adapters.
85059A 1.0 mm 0.045 to 110 Broadband coaxial precision calibration kit consists of 1.0 mm shorts, opens, fixed loads, and
in-series adapters. It also includes offset-shorts covering 50 to 110 GHz. Gauges not included.
11904S 2.92 mm 0.045 to 40 Must be used with 85056A/D 2.4 mm calibration kit. Includes four 2.92-mm-to-2.4-mm
adapters. Gauges not included.
X11644A WR-90 8.2 to 12.4
P11644A WR-62 12.4 to 18
K11644A WR-42 18.0 to 26.5
R11644A WR-28 26.5 to 40
Q11644A WR-22 33 to 50
U11644A WR-19 40 to 60
V11644A WR-15 50 to 75
W11644A WR-10 75 to 110
Contains standards for TRL calibration. Includes precision wave-
guide section, short circuit, and fixed or sliding terminations.
Gauges not included.

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Verification kits
Verification kits are used to verify the performance
specifications of an Agilent 8510 system. All kits
include a precision Zoairline, mismatched airline,
and fixed attenuators. Measured data and uncer-
tainties traceable to the U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) are included
with each kit. Compliance with MIL-STD 45662A is
available for an extra charge (Option 1BP). Option
002 provides verification kit data on magnetic tape
for use with the 8510A/B.
Choose a verification kit for each connector type required.
Verification kit Connector type Frequency range (GHz)
85051B 7 mm 0.045 to 18
85053B 3.5 mm 0.045 to 26.5
85055A Type-N 0.045 to 18
85057B 2.4 mm 0.045 to 50
R11645A WR-28 26.5 to 40
Q11645A WR-22 33 to 50
U11645A WR-19 40 to 60
V11645A WR-15 50 to 75
W11645A WR-10 75 to 110
Test port cables and adapters
Test port cables and adapter sets are available for
various connector types. Special test port adapter
sets convert the rugged ports of the network ana-
lyzer test set to the desired connector interface.
Each kit contains two adapters, one male and one
female. Both the cables and the test port adapters
have one special female connector which is
designed to connect directly to the 3.5 mm test
port (2.4 mm for 8517B). This side of the cable or
adapter can only be connected to the test set port
and cannot be mated to a standard 3.5 mm (or
2.4 mm) male connector. Choose one of the config-
urations shown.
Configuration A. This cable arrangement is for appli-
cations where the device under test is connected
directly to the test set port. This setup offers the
best mechanical rigidity for device connection. To
adapt the test set port (port 1) to the device under
test, choose the appropriate special adapter set. In
addition to converting the test port to the desired
interface, these adapters also function as “test port
savers” which protect the test set from damage and
wear due to heavy use.
For Agilent 8514B/8515A/85110A test sets
(3.5 mm rugged test port connectors)
Connector type
(on device side of
Cables/adapters cable/adapter)
For 3.5 mm 85131C semi-rigid cable or 3.5 mm (f)
devices 85131E flexible cable 3.5 mm (f )
85130D adapter set 3.5 mm (m and f)
For 7 mm 85132C semi-rigid cable or 7 mm
devices 85132E flexible cable 7 mm
85130B adapter set 7 mm
For Type-N Use 7 mm cables and the 7-mm-
devices to-Type-N adapters included
in the 85054B/D Type-N
calibration kit
For Agilent 8517B test sets
(2.4 mm rugged test port connectors)
Connector type
(on device side
Cables/adapters of cable/adapter)
For 2.4 mm 85133C semi-rigid cable or 2.4 mm (f)
devices 85133E flexible cable 2.4 mm (f )
85130G adapter set 2.4 mm (m and f)
For 3.5 mm 85134C semi-rigid cable or 3.5 mm (f)
devices 85134E flexible cable 3.5 mm (f )
85130F adapter set 3.5 mm (m and f)
For 7 mm 85135C semi-rigid cable or 7 mm
devices 85135E flexible cable 7 mm
85130E adapter set 7 mm
network analyzer
test set
test port
adapter
device
under
test
single cable
CONFIGURATION A

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Configuration B. This cable arrangement is for appli-
cations where the device under test is connected
between cable ends. This setup offers more flexibil-
ity when connecting to the device under test.
For Agilent 8514B/8515A/85110A test sets
(3.5 mm rugged test port connectors)
Connector type
(on device side of
Cables/adapters cable/adapter)
For 3.5 mm 85131D semi-rigid cable set or 3.5 mm (m and f)
devices 85131F flexible cable set 3.5 mm (m and f)
For 7 mm 85132D semi-rigid cable set or 7 mm
devices 85132F flexible cable set 7 mm
For Type-N Use 7 mm cables and the 7-mm-
devices to-Type-N adapters included in the
85054B/D Type-N calibration kit
For Agilent 85110L test sets
(7 mm rugged test port connectors)
Connector type
(on device side of
Cables/adapters cable/adapter)
For 7 mm 11857D cable pair 7 mm
devices
For Agilent 8517B test sets
(2.4 mm rugged test port connectors)
Connector type
(on device side of
Cables/adapters cable/adapter)
For 2.4 mm 85133D semi-rigid cable set or 2.4 mm (m and f)
devices 85133F flexible cable set 2.4 mm (m and f)
For 3.5 mm 85134D semi-rigid cable set or 3.5 mm (m and f)
devices 85134F flexible cable set 3.5 mm (m and f)
For 7 mm 85135D semi-rigid cable set or 7 mm
devices 85135F flexible cable set 7 mm
For Agilent 8510XF systems (1.0 mm test port connectors)
Cables/adapters Connector type
For 1.0 mm 11500I (8.8 cm) test port cable 1.0 mm (f and f)
devices 11500J (16 cm) test port cable 1.0 mm (m and f)
11500K (20 cm) test port cable 1.0 mm (m and f)
11500L (24 cm) test port cable 1.0 mm (m and f)
For V-band V281C adapter 1.0 mm (f) to V-band
waveguide waveguide devices
devices V281D adapter 1.0 mm (m) to V-band
waveguide devices
For W-band W281C adapter 1.0 mm (f) to W-band
waveguide waveguide devices
devices W281D adapter 1.0 mm (m) to W-band
waveguide devices
network analyzer
test set
device
under
test
cable set
CONFIGURATION B

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Test configuration accessories
Power meter and power sensors
•E4418A power meter and 8480 series power sensors
Required for use with test port power flatness
correction feature.
Bias supply
•6626A precision DC power supply
For connection to 851XA test set bias input, also
order 14852A.
•14852A bias interconnect cable
Bias networks
For supplying DC bias externally from the test
set. Standard S-parameter test sets include bias
networks.
11590B bias network
Frequency options
•11590B-101 100 MHz - 12.4 GHz with Type-N
connectors (0.5A maximum current)
• 11590B-001 100 MHz - 18 GHz with 7mm
connectors (0.5A maximum current)
11612A bias network with 3.5 mm connectors
• 11612A-001 2 amps maximum current (400 MHz -
26.5 GHz)
• 11612B-002 0.5 amps maximum current (45 MHz -
26.5 GHz)
11612B bias network (45 MHz to 50 GHz) with
2.4 mm connectors (0.5A maximum current)
Amplifier
8349B microwave amplifier (2 - 20 GHz) May be used
to increase input power level to S-parameter test
sets and increase system dynamic range.
• 8349B-001 Recommended (rear panel in/out
installed) for use in racked configurations
• 8349B-UN1 Standard configuration (front panel
in/out)
System rack
•85043C system rack kit
132 cm (52 in.) high x 60 cm (23.6 in.) wide x
90.5 cm (35.6 in.) deep. Supplied with anti-static
mat (part number 85043-80013), support rails,
rack mounting kits (Option 913), and power dis-
tribution. Includes two 10833A GPIB cables for
connecting system peripherals to 8510C.
85043C-115 110/120 V line operation
85043C-230 220/240 V line operation
System software
Compatible with a PC, running BASIC Rev 2.1
(85161B) or Windows (95/98/2000 ME/NT).
Comes in 3.5-inch disk media.
•85161B measurement automation software
•85070D materials measurement software/probe kit
(PC version)
•85071D materials measurement software
(PC version)
Peripherals
Hardcopy results may be output directly to a
printer or plotter over the system bus (GPIB com-
patible) or serial output ports (RS-232-C) without
the need of an external computer. Measurement
data, calibration sets and kits, and instrument
states may be stored on disk using either the built-
in disk drive or an external disk drive. GPIB
cables must be ordered for each peripheral. Two
serial interface (RS-232-C) cables are included
with 8510C.
Graphics printers
HP C2678A DeskJet 1120C Color Printer
HP C2679A DeskJet 1120Cse Color Printer
HP C2680A DeskJet 1120Cxi Color Printer
HP C5876A DeskJet 890Cxi Color Printer
HP C5877A DeskJet 890Cse Color Printer
HP C3941A LaserJet 5L Printer
HP C3150A LaserJet 5P Printer
GPIB cables
•10833A 1-Meter GPIB cable
• 10833B 2-Meter GPIB cable
• 10833D 0.5-Meter GPIB cable

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System upgrades
Upgrades available for existing Agilent 8510 systems to
8510XF single-sweep systems
Upgrades for 85107B and 85109C
Upgrade consists of two test heads, a millimeter
test set controller, an 83621B for LO source, and
rack. It does not include calibration kits or test
port cables.
•E7345A upgrade to an 8510XF 85 GHz system
•E7355A upgrade to an 8510XF 110 GHz system
The following options are available for both
upgrades:
•E73x5A-STD Standard configuration
•E73x5A-005 Add 45 MHz to 2 GHz low frequency
extension
•E73x5A-006 Add RF pass thru (provides coupled
output of 50 GHz source for additional test sets.
Additional test set(s) must have option 001
installed.)
•E73x5A-056 Add both low frequency extension
and RF pass thru
Upgrades for 85106C, 85106C with Option 002 (replaced
8350B/83540A with 83621A/B) 85106D
Upgrade consists of two test heads, a millimeter
test set controller, and an 83651B for RF source. It
does not include calibration kits, test port cables,
or rack.
•E7346A upgrade to an 8510XF 85 GHz system
•E7356A upgrade to an 8510XF 110 GHz system
The following options are available for both
upgrades:
•E73x6A-STD Standard configuration
•E73x6A-005 Add 45 MHz to 2 GHz low frequency
extension
•E73x6A-006 Add RF pass thru (provides coupled
output of 50 GHz source for additional test sets.
Additional test set(s) must have option 001
installed.)
•E73x6A-056 Add both low frequency extension
and RF pass thru
8510C
Millimeter
subsystem
83651B
83621B
Upgrades
from ...
85107B
85109C
85106C
85106C w/ Opt.002
85106D
85106C w/ Opt.001 & 002
85106D w/ Opt.001
85109C w/ Opt.002
... to 85 GHz E7345A E7346A E7347A
... to 110 GHz E7355A E7356A E7357A
Customer
owned
equipment

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Upgrades for 85106C-001 and 85106C-002 (added 8517B,
replaced 83621A/B with 83651A/B, and replaced
8350B/83540A with 83621A/B)
•85106D-001 (added 8517B and replaced 83621B
with 83651B)
•85109C-002 (replaced 8350B/83540A with 83621A/B
Upgrade consists of two test heads and a millime-
ter test set. It does not include calibration kits, test
port cables or rack.
•E7347A upgrade to an 8510XF 85 GHz system
•E7357A upgrade to an 8510XF 110 GHz system
The following options are available for both
upgrades:
• E73x7A-STD Standard configuration
• E73x7A-005 Add 45 MHz to 2 GHz low frequency
extension
• E73x7A-006 Add RF pass thru (provides coupled
output of 50 GHz source for additional test sets.
Additional test set(s) must have option 001
installed.)
•E73x7A-056 Add both low frequency extension
and RF pass thru
Instrument and firmware upgrades
Upgrades for 8510A
8510C Upgrade (includes on-site installation by
Agilent Customer Engineer)
•85103E 8510A to 8510C upgrade (replaces the
top unit on the 8510A)
•85103E-001 adds rack modification kit (for sys-
tems mounted in an 85043A system rack)
•85103E-002 adds 8360 series source compatibility
kit for 8517A/B test sets
•85103E-003 adds 8360 series source compatibility
kit for the 8514/15 and 85110A test sets
•85103E-004 adds 8360 source compatibility kit for
the 85110L test set
Time domain upgrade
•85012A time domain (Option 010) upgrade for
8510A (customer installed)
Upgrades for 8510B
8510C Upgrade (includes on-site installation by
Agilent Customer Engineer)
•85103F 8510B to 8510C upgrade (replaces the
top unit on the 8510B)
•85103F-001 adds rack modification kit (for sys-
tems mounted in a 85043A system rack)
•85103F-002 adds 8360 series source compatibility
kit for 8517A/B test sets
•85103F-003 adds 8360 series source compatibility
kit for the 8514/15 and 85110A test sets
•85103F-004 adds 8360 source compatibility kit for
the 85110L test set
Upgrades for 8510C
Wideband IF detector upgrade (reference to 85108A
for additional hardware requirements)
•85111B pulsed-RF measurement capability
upgrade for the 8510C (upgrade adds circuitry
to the 8510C and includes on-site installation by
Agilent Customer Engineer)
Time domain upgrade
•85012C time domain (Option 010) upgrade for
8510C (customer installed)
Firmware upgrades for 8510C
•11575J revision 7.xx upgrade (customer
installed)
For any revision of 8510C firmware currently
installed.
•11575J-002 adds 8360 series source
compatibility kit for 8517A/B test sets
•11575J-003 adds 8360 series source compatibility
kit for the 8514/15 and 85110A test sets
•11575J-004 adds 8360 source compatibility kit for
the 85110L test set

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Test set upgrades
For any Agilent 8510 test set
•08511-60008 add IF switching (Option 001) for
multiple test set operation
Miscellaneous compatibility upgrades
•83601A for 8510C with 83621/31A shipped prior
to January 1, 1991
Includes on-site installation by Agilent
Customer Engineer.
Connector repair kits
Include tools for removing and replacing center
conductor contacts of precision slotless connectors
(PSC). Kits include ten replacement center conduc-
tor contacts.
•85052-60049 PSC-3.5 connector repair kit
•85054-60056 PSC-N connector repair kit
User training courses
•8510C+24D basic measurements using the 8510
Three-day user training course. This basic meas-
urements course is recommended to bring you
up to speed with hands-on knowledge of the
8510C network analyzer’s full capabilities.
•85101B+24D advanced programming course for the
8510A/B/C
Two-day training course on advanced program-
ming topics using BASIC. Prior attendance in
8510B+24D training course is recommended.
System installation
To include system installation by an Agilent
Customer Engineer, order support Option +17A for
each major system component (network analyzer,
test sets and sources). Installation includes inte-
gration of system components and performance
verification.
System performance verification
Recommended once per year. For on-site system
performance verification, order Option +23R for
each major system component (network analyzer,
test sets and sources). Compliance with MIL-STD
45662A is an additional charge (where available).

Related Agilent literature
5965-8837E 8510 System Solutions Brochure
5091-8484E 8510 Family Network Analyzer
Data Sheet
5091-8969E 8510 Performance Upgrades to
Meet Your New Design and Test
Challenges - Product Overview
5964-4229E 85106C Millimeter-Wave Network
Analyzer System Product Overview
5091-8965E 85108A/L CW/Pulsed Network
Analyzer Systems Product
Overview
5965-9888E 8510XF Vector Network Analyzer
Single-Connection, Single-Sweep
Systems Product Overview
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