
HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual
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Specifications
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Specifications
Specifications describe the warranted performance of the instrument. The
electrical specifications of the test set when used with an HP 8510 network
analyzer, are defined in the HP 8510C On-Site Service Manual.
Mechanical Specifications
Supplemental Characteristics
Supplemental characteristics listed in Table 4-2 provide useful information
by giving typical, but non-warranted, performance parameters.
Table 4-1
HP 8510/HP 8517B Mechanical Specifications
Test Port Description
Specification
Connector Type:
Precision, rugged male test-port connector
2.4 mm
1
1. Precision rugged make test-port connector.
Center Pin Recession
2
2. Refer to the calibration kit manual to learn about measuring the pin depth.
+0.00254 mm to +0.0178 mm
+0.0001 inches to +0.007 inches
Table 4-2
HP 8510/HP 8517B Supplemental Characteristics
Front Panel Test Ports
Connector type
precision 2.4 mm, male
Connector torque
90 N-cm (8 in-lb), maximum
Impedance
50
Ω,
nominal
Damage-input level
At Port 1 and Port 2:
+17 dBm CW, RF
At Port 2 with Option 004:
30 dBm CW (1 watt) CW, RF
DC bias
500 mA, 40 Vdc, maximum
Nominal source operating power level
+
2 dBm to –20 dBm,
with flatness correction off, depending on frequency
Nominal connector-nut size
20 mm
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