Agilent Technologies 11970 Series User's Guide

Agilent 11970 Series Harmonic MixersUser’s GuideThis manual provides documentation for the following harmonic mixers:K, A, Q, U, V, and W Models

10 General InformationIntroductionIntroductionThe Agilent Models 11970K, 11970A, 11970Q, 11970U, 11970V and 11970W are general-purpose harmonic mi

11General InformationIntroduction11970 Series Harmonic MixersFigure 1-1 OptionsOption 009, shown in Figure 1-2 on page 13, is a Mixer Connection Kit.

12 General InformationIntroduction• PSA Series E4440A, E4446A, and E4448A spectrum analyzers require Option AYZ (LO OUT and IF IN connectors). The

13General InformationIntroductionFigure 1-2 Mixer Connection Kit, Option 009

14 General InformationSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecifications for the 11970 Series Mixers are listed in Table 1-1 on page 15 through Table 1-7

15General InformationSpecificationsTable 1-1 11970 Series SpecificationsDescription Specifications Supplemental InformationLO Amplitude Range 14 to

16 General InformationSpecificationsTable 1-2 11970K SpecificationsDescription Specifications Supplemental InformationRF Frequency Range 18 to 26

17General InformationSpecificationsTable 1-3 11970A SpecificationsDescription Specifications Supplemental InformationRF Frequency Range 26.5 to 40 G

18 General InformationSpecificationsTable 1-4 11970Q SpecificationsDescription Specifications Supplemental InformationRF Frequency Range 33 to 5

19General InformationSpecificationsTable 1-5 11970U SpecificationsDescription Specifications Supplemental InformationRF Frequency Range 40 to 60 GH

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20 General InformationSpecificationsTable 1-6 11970V SpecificationsDescription Specifications Supplemental InformationRF Frequency Range 50 to 7

21General InformationSpecificationsTable 1-7 11970W SpecificationsDescription Specifications Supplemental InformationRF Frequency Range 75 to 110 G

22 General InformationSpecificationsPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSModelFlange11. Waveguide attachment screws enter blind holes in the flanges of the mix

232 Operation

24 OperationIntroductionIntroductionThis section provides information on how to make effective use of the 11970 mixers.Operating PrecautionsRefer

25OperationGetting StartedGetting StartedThe 11970 series of millimeter wave mixers have no bias or back-short adjustments. 11970 Mixers require an L

26 OperationUsing the Mixers with the E4407B Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)Using the Mixers with the E4407B Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)The Agil

27OperationUsing the Mixers with the E4407B Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)Amplitude CalibrationThe conversion loss versus frequency data can be enter

28 OperationUsing the Mixers with the E4407B Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)Manually Entering Conversion-Loss Data 1. The analyzer frequency band w

29OperationUsing the Mixers with the E4407B Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)Figure 2-2 Identification of valid responses is achieved by simply turning

In This Guide…This guide contains the following information: 1 General InformationThis chapter covers equipment supplied, the mixers and options th

30 OperationUsing the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A, or E4448A PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)Using the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A,

31OperationUsing the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A, or E4448A PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)Amplitude CalibrationThe conversion loss vers

32 OperationUsing the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A, or E4448A PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)NOTE More correction points entered acros

33OperationUsing the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A, or E4448A PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)Figure 2-6

34 OperationUsing the 11970A, Q, U, V, and W Mixers with the X- Series Signal Analyzers (Option EXM)Using the 11970A, Q, U, V, and W Mixers with t

35OperationUsing the 11970A, Q, U, V, and W Mixers with the X- Series Signal Analyzers (Option EXM)frequency or a start and stop frequency.7. Many re

36 OperationUsing the 11970A, Q, U, V, and W Mixers with the X- Series Signal Analyzers (Option EXM)Down loading the conversion loss .csv files to

37OperationUsing the 11970A, Q, U, V, and W Mixers with the X- Series Signal Analyzers (Option EXM)Loading the .csv file automatically populates the

38 OperationUsing the 11970A, Q, U, V, and W Mixers with the X- Series Signal Analyzers (Option EXM)Signal IDImage SuppressThe Image Suppress mode

39OperationUsing the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum AnalyzersUsing the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum AnalyzersExternal millimeter mixers

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40 OperationUsing the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum AnalyzersSelect the Frequency Band 2. Specify unpreselected external mixing by pressing

41OperationUsing the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum AnalyzersIn this example, we'll look at U-band, which ranges from 40 GHz to 60 GHz, as

42 OperationUsing the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum AnalyzersFigure 2-10 Store and correct for conversion loss. The second method for stor

43OperationUsing the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum AnalyzersFigure 2-11 Signal Responses Produced by a 50 GHz Signal in U Band Identify signa

44 OperationUsing the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum AnalyzersFigure 2-12 Response for Invalid Signals Figure 2-13 Response for Valid Sign

45OperationUsing the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum AnalyzersIdentify signals in wide frequency spans 7. SIG ID AT MKR identifies signals in wi

46 OperationUsing the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum AnalyzersFigure 2-15 SIG ID AT MKR Performed on a True Signal

47OperationUsing the Mixers with MMS AnalyzersUsing the Mixers with MMS AnalyzersPreliminary OperationNOTE This section provides information for the

48 OperationUsing the Mixers with MMS AnalyzersOperationBand SelectionUse the following key sequence to enter the external mixing mode and to sele

49OperationUsing the Mixers with MMS AnalyzersGeneral Descriptions of Agilent 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer External-Mixing Functionsext mixer All

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50 OperationUsing the Mixers with MMS AnalyzersCONV LOSS (conversion loss) Offsets the reference level to compensate for amplitude losses at the

51OperationUsing the Mixers with MMS AnalyzersNOTE See the table below for available frequency ranges and related harmonic numbers. Use the IMAGE N S

52 OperationUsing the Mixers with MMS AnalyzersConversion Loss Versus Frequency CorrectionThe Agilent 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzers with the Agi

53OperationUsing the Mixers with MMS AnalyzersTo print out an existing AMPCOR table, use the program listed below:10 dim A$ (1:20) [30]20 OUTPUT 718;

54 OperationUsing the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerUsing the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerSet up the equipment1. Connect the e

55OperationUsing the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum Analyzerstands for locked, or you could press Shift+z to manually harmonic lock. Figure 2-18 TYPI

56 OperationUsing the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerSignal IdentificationFigure 2-18 on page 55 shows a typical full-band display of a si

57OperationUsing the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerFigure 2-19

58 OperationUsing the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerFigure 2-20

593 Service

60 ServiceMaintenanceMaintenanceThe only maintenance required for the 11970 Series Mixers is preventive maintenance. When you are not using your m

61ServiceMaintenanceFigure 3-1 11970 Series Mixer Schematic DiagramModel LPF Fco (GHz)11970K 4.411970A 5.011970Q 5.011970U 6.211970V 5.411970W 6.2

62 ServiceMaintenanceTable 3-1 Accessories and Replaceable PartsPart Number Description5061-5460:5061-54588710-05108710-0523Mixer Connector Kit (

63ServiceMaintenanceTable 3-2 Locations for Agilent Technologies Online assistance: http://www.agilent.com/find/assistAmericasCanada 1 877 894 4414L

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