# Agilent 8753ES S-Parameter Vector Network Analyzer, 30 kHz to 3 GHz (Pre-Owned) # Agilent 8753ES S-Parameter Vector Network Analyzer, 30 kHz to 3 GHz (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - Frequency coverage from 30 kHz to 3 GHz standard, extendable to 6 GHz with Option 006 - S-parameter test set with full two-port error correction for S11, S21, S12, S22 measurements - System dynamic range up to 110 dB from 16 MHz to 3 GHz, 100 dB from 300 kHz to 16 MHz - Source output power range from -85 to +10 dBm with 0.01 dB resolution - Selectable IF bandwidth from 6 kHz down to 10 Hz for noise floor optimization - Four display channels with two primary and two auxiliary measurement channels - Built-in disk drive, GPIB, parallel, RS-232C, and VGA interfaces for automation and documentation - Optional time-domain analysis (Option 010), harmonic measurements (Option 002), and high-stability frequency reference (Option 1D5) The Agilent 8753ES is a vector network analyzer covering 30 kHz to 3 GHz standard, with optional extension to 6 GHz via Option 006. The instrument family also includes the 8753ES Option 011 (vector network analyzer without test set, intended for use with an external 85046A/B or 85047A test set) and the 8753ET transmission/reflection vector network analyzer. The 8753ES integrates an S-parameter test set that enables simultaneous measurement of reflection and transmission characteristics in both directions with a single connection to the device under test. Network analyzers of this class characterize the RF behavior of components, subsystems, and materials by measuring how signals are transmitted through and reflected from a device under test. The 8753ES is used for measuring S-parameters (S11, S21, S12, S22), conversion to impedance or admittance, and presentation of results in Cartesian, Smith chart, or polar formats. Supported measurement formats include log/linear magnitude, phase, group delay, SWR, and real/imaginary components, with selectable averaging, IF bandwidth filtering, and trace smoothing for noise reduction. ValueTronics stores and tests every instrument we ship from our 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. Unlike drop-shippers who never physically handle the equipment they list, our team inspects each network analyzer through our own technical staff before it leaves our facility. For a precision instrument like the 8753ES, where calibration kits, test sets, and test-port cables all need to be matched to the analyzer's frequency range and connector interface, working with a source that actually holds the equipment in inventory shortens the path from order to a measurement system that powers up and produces accurate S-parameter data. ## Brand Heritage Hewlett-Packard's test and measurement business was spun off as Agilent Technologies in 1999, and the electronic measurement portion of Agilent was subsequently transferred to Keysight Technologies in 2014. The 8753ET and 8753ES were introduced under the Agilent brand and continue to be supported through the Keysight service network. Instruments may be encountered carrying any of the three brand identities depending on date of manufacture. ## Compare Other Models in This Series The 8753ET/ES family covers three configurations on a shared 30 kHz to 3 GHz (or 6 GHz with Option 006) platform. The 8753ES is a full S-parameter vector network analyzer with internal test set, supporting full two-port calibration. The 8753ES Option 011 omits the internal test set and is designed for use with an external 85046A/B or 85047A test set. The 8753ET is a transmission/reflection analyzer that supports enhanced-response and one-port calibrations rather than full two-port calibration. All three configurations share the same source, receiver, display, calibration software architecture, and connectivity. The differentiation between models is in the test set integration and the resulting calibration capability available to the user. Each pre-owned model in this family is listed on its own product page with condition-matched pricing. Specifications, accessory ecosystem, and calibration kit compatibility are documented per model so that the analyzer, test set, calibration kit, and test-port cables can be ordered as a working system. The 8753ES carries an integrated S-parameter test set with a solid-state transfer switch, enabling full two-port error correction in a single instrument. The standard 8753ES is supplied with 7-mm precision test ports; Option 075 substitutes 75-ohm type-N test ports for cable TV and broadcast component characterization to 3 GHz. The 8753ES (standard) provides 7-mm test ports and supports full two-port S-parameter calibration; the 8753ES Option 011 omits the internal test set and provides the type-N test ports of whichever external test set is attached (85046A, 85046B, or 85047A); the 8753ES Option 075 provides 75-ohm type-N test ports for 75-ohm work to 3 GHz; the 8753ET provides 50-ohm type-N test ports with transmission/reflection (rather than full two-port) calibration. The comparison table that follows summarizes frequency range, test port connector, calibration capability, and source power range across the family so that a configuration can be selected based on the device-under-test connector interface, the calibration depth required by the measurement, and the frequency coverage needed. Model Frequency Range Test Set Test Ports **8753ES** 30 kHz to 3 GHz Built-in S-parameter test set 7 mm precision, 50 Ω 8753ET 300 kHz to 3 GHz (Option 006: 300 kHz to 6 GHz) Built-in transmission/reflection (T/R) test set Type-N female, 50 Ω Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below. ## Product Core & Specifications Parameter Specification Test-Port Output Characteristics Frequency range 30 kHz to 3 GHz (Option 006: 30 kHz to 6 GHz) Frequency resolution 1 Hz Frequency stability ±7.5 ppm (0° to 55° C), ±3 ppm/year Frequency accuracy ±10 ppm at 25° ±5° C Power range \-85 to +10 dBm (Option 075/014: -85 to +8 dBm) Power sweep range 25 dB (typically 31 dB) Power resolution 0.01 dB Level accuracy ±1.0 dB Impedance (30 kHz to 3 GHz) 50 Ω nominal, >16 dB RL (<1.38 SWR) Impedance (3 GHz to 6 GHz) \>14 dB RL (<1.50 SWR) Test-Port Input Characteristics Average noise level <3 GHz <-82 dBm (3 kHz BW), <-102 dBm (10 Hz BW) Average noise level 3 to 6 GHz <-77 dBm (3 kHz BW), <-97 dBm (10 Hz BW) Maximum input level 10 dBm Damage level 26 dBm or 35 VDC Impedance 50 Ω nominal (Option 075: 75 Ω nominal) Frequency response 300 kHz to 3 GHz ±1.0 dB Frequency response 3 GHz to 6 GHz ±2.0 dB System Dynamic Range (7-mm, 50 Ω) 30 kHz to 50 kHz 70 dB (typical) 50 kHz to 300 kHz 90 dB (typical) 300 kHz to 16 MHz 100 dB 16 MHz to 3 GHz 110 dB (Option 014: 108 dB) 3 GHz to 6 GHz 105 dB (Option 014: 103 dB) Magnitude Characteristics Display resolution 0.001 dB/division Marker resolution 0.001 dB Trace noise 300 kHz to 3 GHz <0.006 dB rms Trace noise 3 GHz to 6 GHz <0.010 dB rms Phase Characteristics Range ±180° Display resolution 0.01°/division Marker resolution 0.01° Front Panel Test Ports Connector type 7 mm precision Impedance 50 Ω nominal **Important:** Maximum input level at the test port inputs is +10 dBm (0 dBm at the transmission port on the 8753ET). Damage level is +26 dBm or 35 VDC.**Important:** The Agilent 8753ES Option 011 (vector network analyzer without test set) requires an external S-parameter test set (such as the 85046A/B or 85047A) and an appropriate calibration kit to make S-parameter measurements; the test set and calibration kit are ordered separately.**Important:** Vector accuracy enhancement procedures require that the systematic errors of the measurement system be characterized by measuring known calibration standards on the system over the frequency range of interest. An appropriate calibration kit (85031B, 85032B, 85033D, 85036B, or 85039B) must be selected based on the connector type and impedance of the device under test.**Important:** Specifications for frequencies above 3 GHz do not apply to instruments with Option 075 (75-ohm impedance).**Important:** Agilent 8753ET Option 004 may degrade transmission source match as much as 2 dB, resulting in up to 0.05 dB additional uncertainty in transmission tracking.Recommended pairing: the 8753ES Option 011 (vector network analyzer without test set) is designed for use with the 85046A 50-ohm test set, the 85046B 75-ohm test set, or the 85047A 50-ohm test set with frequency doubler bypass to provide the 300 kHz to 6 GHz range when paired with Option 006. ## About this used unit - Warranty included with every pre-owned unit shipped from ValueTronics - Functional verification performed by our technical team before shipment - Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data. - Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm). **Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.** ## Details - **Price:** 0.0 USD - **Vendor:** Agilent - **Type:** Network Ana - **Tags:** Agilent, Agilent Keysight, Analyzers, Manufacturers, Network, product_manual_group_1, Product_used ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | NIST Traceable | 0.00 USD | In stock | | NIST Traceable with Full Data | 0.00 USD | In stock | | ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 0.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - Agilent 8753ES S-Parameter Vector Network Analyzer, 30 kHz to 3 GHz (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/8753es-agilent-network-analyzer-used) > Updated: 2026-05-30