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Instrument firmware compatibility – HP 8517B User Manual

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HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual

Getting Started

Instrument Firmware Compatibility

Instrument Firmware Compatibility

To use the HP 8517B test set at frequencies up to 50 GHz, use an
HP 83650B or HP 83651B source.

If your network analyzer or source do not meet the required frequency
ranges for your measurement needs, you need to upgrade your system.

Please contact an HP Sales and Service representative for information. These
offices are listed in “Service and Support” on page vi at the front of this
manual

Table 1-3

Source Firmware Revision Compatibility Matrix

Instrument Model
Number and Name

Compatible With Model:

Firmware Revision

Compatible With HP
8340 Series
Sources?

Compatible With
HP 8350 Series
Sources?

HP 8517B Test Set

HP 8510B Network Analyzer
HP 8510C Network Analyzer

B.06.00 and higher
C.06.00 and higher

Yes, up to the higher
frequency limits.

Yes, up to the higher
frequency limits.

HP 8517B,
Option 007 Test Set

HP 8510C Network Analyzer

7.0 or higher, only

Yes, up to the higher
frequency limits.

No, not compatible