E8364B

A vector network analyzer measures how radio-frequency and microwave signals are transmitted through and reflected from a device under test. A vector network analyzer is used in electrical characterization rather than in wafer fabrication itself. A vector network analyzer can be paired with probes or fixtures to characterize structures, components, and interconnects at the die, package, or board level.

The Agilent E8364B is part of the PNA microwave network analyzer family. The Agilent E8364B has an integrated S-parameter test set with four receivers for true TRL calibration. The Agilent E8364B can be equipped with an optional configurable test set that provides access to source and receiver signal paths for high power testing. The Agilent E8364B has 2.4 mm test ports.^[5]

The Agilent E8364B supports frequency resolution of 1 Hz. The Agilent E8364B supports power resolution of 0.01 dB. The Agilent E8364B has a nominal preset power of -12 dBm in the standard configuration for the E8363/4B group. The Agilent E8364B standard power range extends to 45 to 50 GHz with a specified range of -25 to -10 dBm, and the UNL and 014 configuration extends that range at 45 to 50 GHz to -87 to -17 dBm.^[6]

A vector network analyzer sits in characterization and development flows after structures have been fabricated and contacted. A vector network analyzer is used after probe access or fixture preparation is available for the device under test. A vector network analyzer supports feedback into device design, interconnect design, packaging, and process tuning by showing frequency-dependent electrical behavior.

The Agilent E8364B is intended for test and measurement in RF applications. The Agilent E8364B supports TRM and LRM calibration for on-wafer, in-fixture, and waveguide measurements. The Agilent E8364B provides frequency-offset capability for measuring mixers and converters. The Agilent E8364B can be configured with Option 083 for frequency-converter measurement application capability.^[1][7]