Agilent Technologies 85032B/E 50 Specifications

Service GuideAgilent Technologies8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers Part No. 08714-90017Printed in USAMarch 2000Supersedes: October 1999© Cop

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers1-2 Service GuideThis chapter is divided into three parts:• “Performing the Operator&apo

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers Set Serial Number, Adjustment #100Service Guide 2-7Set Serial Number, Adjustment #100Adjustmen

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSet Serial Number, Adjustment #100 RF Network Analyzers2-8 Service GuideIn Case of DifficultyIf the analyzer display

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers LO Power Correction, Adjustment #101Service Guide 2-9LO Power Correction, Adjustment #101NOTE

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSwitched Gain Correction, Adjustment #102 RF Network Analyzers2-10 Service GuideSwitched Gain Correction, Adjustmen

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers Switched Gain Correction, Adjustment #102Service Guide 2-11Warmup TimeAllow the analyzer to wa

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESExternal Detector Gain Correction, Adjustment #103 RF Network Analyzers2-12 Service GuideExternal Detector Gain Cor

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers External Detector Gain Correction, Adjustment #103Service Guide 2-13Figure 2-3 External Detect

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESAuxiliary Input Correction, Adjustment #111 RF Network Analyzers2-14 Service GuideAuxiliary Input Correction, Adjus

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers Source Power Correction, Adjustment #104Service Guide 2-15Source Power Correction, Adjustment

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSource Power Correction, Adjustment #104 RF Network Analyzers2-16 Service GuideProcedureFigure 2-4 Setup for Source

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performing the Operator's CheckService Guide 1-3Performing the Operator's Che

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers Source Power Correction, Adjustment #104Service Guide 2-17a. Insert a formatted disk into the

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESB Amplitude Correction, Adjustment #105 RF Network Analyzers2-18 Service GuideB Amplitude Correction, Adjustment #1

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers Reflection (One-Port) Correction, Adjustment #107Service Guide 2-19Reflection (One-Port) Correct

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESTransmission Correction, Adjustment #106 RF Network Analyzers2-20 Service GuideTransmission Correction, Adjustment

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers B* Amplitude Correction, Adjustment #110Service Guide 2-21B* Amplitude Correction, Adjustment

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESB* Amplitude Correction, Adjustment #110 RF Network Analyzers2-22 Service GuideProcedure1. Press.2. This is a fully

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers R* Amplitude Correction, Adjustment #108Service Guide 2-23R* Amplitude Correction, Adjustment

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESR* Amplitude Correction, Adjustment #108 RF Network Analyzers2-24 Service Guideb. Press .This creates a file (or wri

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers R* Frequency Response Correction, Adjustment #109Service Guide 2-25R* Frequency Response Corre

Service Guide 3-18712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers3Assembly Replacement

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerforming the Operator's Check RF Network Analyzers1-4 Service GuideMake a Transmission (or S21 and S1

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESIntroduction RF Network Analyzers3-2 Service GuideIntroductionThis chapter describes how to disassemble an

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers Assembly Removal/Replacement ProceduresService Guide 3-3Assembly Removal/Replacement

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESA1 Front Panel Assembly Replacement RF Network Analyzers3-4 Service GuideA1 Front Panel Assembly Replaceme

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers A1 Front Panel Assembly ReplacementService Guide 3-54.Pull the front panel several in

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESA2 CPU Board Assembly Replacement RF Network Analyzers3-6 Service GuideA2 CPU Board Assembly ReplacementCA

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers A2 CPU Board Assembly ReplacementService Guide 3-7Figure 3-2. Location of the Anchori

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESA2 CPU Board Assembly Replacement RF Network Analyzers3-8 Service GuideFigure 3-3. Location of the BootROM

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers A2 CPU Board Assembly ReplacementService Guide 3-9NOTE In the unlikely event that the

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESA3 Fractional-N/Reference Assembly Replacement RF Network Analyzers3-10 Service GuideA3 Fractional-N/Refer

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers A4 Source Assembly ReplacementService Guide 3-11A4 Source Assembly ReplacementNOTE Th

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performing the Operator's CheckService Guide 1-5Figure 1-2 Verify Transmission (or

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESA4 Source Assembly Replacement RF Network Analyzers3-12 Service GuideInstalling the Source AssemblyCAUTION

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers A5 Receiver Assembly Component ReplacementService Guide 3-13A5 Receiver Assembly Comp

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESA5 Receiver Assembly Component Replacement RF Network Analyzers3-14 Service Guide5. Remove the front panel

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers A5 Receiver Assembly Component ReplacementService Guide 3-15Installing the Receiver P

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESA5 Receiver Assembly Component Replacement RF Network Analyzers3-16 Service GuideInstalling the Coupler.1.

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers A5 Receiver Assembly Component ReplacementService Guide 3-177. Lift the attenuator of

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESA5 Receiver Assembly Component Replacement RF Network Analyzers3-18 Service GuideRemoving the Limiter (ET

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers A6 Power Supply Assembly ReplacementService Guide 3-19A6 Power Supply Assembly Replac

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESA7 Display Assembly Replacement RF Network Analyzers3-20 Service GuideA7 Display Assembly ReplacementThe d

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers A7 Display Assembly ReplacementService Guide 3-21Adjusting the Position of the CRTIf

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerforming the Operator's Check RF Network Analyzers1-6 Service GuideMake a Broadband Power Measurement

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESA8 Internal Disk Drive Assembly Replacement RF Network Analyzers3-22 Service GuideA8 Internal Disk Drive A

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Assembly ReplacementRF Network Analyzers Post Repair ProceduresService Guide 3-23Post Repair ProceduresTable 3-1 describes the

Assembly Replacement 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESHow to Order Parts RF Network Analyzers3-24 Service GuideHow to Order PartsTo order parts, follow the step

Service Guide 4-18712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers4Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESIntroduction RF Network Analyzers4-2 Service GuideIntroductionThis chapter is divided into f

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers IntroductionService Guide 4-3Figure 4-1 Example of an Antistatic Works

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESIntroduction RF Network Analyzers4-4 Service Guide• non-shielded display ribbon cable used t

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers IntroductionService Guide 4-5Figure 4-2 Connecting the Extender BoardI

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESIntroduction RF Network Analyzers4-6 Service GuidePress (see the caution on page 4-2). The

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 1 Failures: Dead or No DisplayService Guide 4-7Category 1 Fai

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performing the Operator's CheckService Guide 1-7Make a Reflection (or S11 and S22)

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 1 Failures: Dead or No Display RF Network Analyzers4-8 Service Guide5. If the green

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 1 Failures: Dead or No DisplayService Guide 4-92. If the volt

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 1 Failures: Dead or No Display RF Network Analyzers4-10 Service GuideTroubleshootin

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 1 Failures: Dead or No DisplayService Guide 4-115. If an erro

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 1 Failures: Dead or No Display RF Network Analyzers4-12 Service GuideNOTE Not all e

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 1 Failures: Dead or No DisplayService Guide 4-13Table 4-1 Ana

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 1 Failures: Dead or No Display RF Network Analyzers4-14 Service Guide8 (number not

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 1 Failures: Dead or No DisplayService Guide 4-1515 CPU Suppor

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 1 Failures: Dead or No Display RF Network Analyzers4-16 Service GuideError Occurs D

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 1 Failures: Dead or No DisplayService Guide 4-17Front Panel P

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerforming the Operator's Check RF Network Analyzers1-8 Service GuideMake a Reflection (or S11 and S22)

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Are Nonfunctional RF Net

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Ar

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Are Nonfunctional RF Net

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Ar

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Are Nonfunctional RF Net

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Ar

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Are Nonfunctional RF Net

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Ar

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Are Nonfunctional RF Net

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Ar

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performing the Operator's CheckService Guide 1-9This concludes the operator's

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Are Nonfunctional RF Net

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Ar

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Are Nonfunctional RF Net

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Ar

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 2 Failures: No Error Messages but One or More Measurements Are Nonfunctional RF Net

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 3 Failures: Inaccurate (but reasonably functional) Measuremen

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 3 Failures: Inaccurate (but reasonably functional) Measurements RF Network Analyzer

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 3 Failures: Inaccurate (but reasonably functional) Measuremen

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 3 Failures: Inaccurate (but reasonably functional) Measurements RF Network Analyzer

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 3 Failures: Inaccurate (but reasonably functional) Measuremen

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-10 Service GuidePerformance Test SoftwareThe performance tes

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 4 Failures: Peripheral Device Problems RF Network Analyzers4-38 Service GuideCatego

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 4 Failures: Peripheral Device ProblemsService Guide 4-39Centr

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 4 Failures: Peripheral Device Problems RF Network Analyzers4-40 Service GuideGenera

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 4 Failures: Peripheral Device ProblemsService Guide 4-413.Mak

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 4 Failures: Peripheral Device Problems RF Network Analyzers4-42 Service GuideTestin

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 4 Failures: Peripheral Device ProblemsService Guide 4-43Figur

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 4 Failures: Peripheral Device Problems RF Network Analyzers4-44 Service GuideIf pos

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Troubleshooting and Block DiagramsRF Network Analyzers Category 4 Failures: Peripheral Device ProblemsService Guide 4-47Figur

Troubleshooting and Block Diagrams 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCategory 4 Failures: Peripheral Device Problems RF Network Analyzers4-48 Service GuideFigure

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-11NOTE To order the performance test software,

Service Guide 5-18712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers5Service Related Menus

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESIntroduction RF Network Analyzers5-2 Service GuideIntroductionThis chapter describes the functions of the

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers IntroductionService Guide 5-3Figure 5-1 Service Key Menus

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESTests and Adjustments Menu RF Network Analyzers5-4 Service GuideTests and Adjustments Menu: Allows you to

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers Select Self-Test MenuService Guide 5-5Select Self-Test MenuInternal tests can be use

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSelect Self-Test Menu RF Network Analyzers5-6 Service Guide*13 Non-volatile SRAM Tests the integrity of t

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers Select Self-Test MenuService Guide 5-731 DIN Keyboard Port Prompts user to connect a

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSelect Adjustment Menu RF Network Analyzers5-8 Service GuideSelect Adjustment MenuAdjustments generate co

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers Select Adjustment MenuService Guide 5-9Table 5-2 Analyzer AdjustmentsAdjustmentNumbe

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESInstrument Info RF Network Analyzers5-10 Service GuideInstrument InfoDisplays a window with the following

iiiNotice.This information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Agilent Techologies makes no warranty of any kind with regar

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-12 Service GuideEquipmentIn addition to a computer, printer,

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers Update Corr Const MenuService Guide 5-11Update Corr Const MenuFor a complete descrip

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESService Utilities Menu 1 RF Network Analyzers5-12 Service GuideService Utilities Menu 1This menu allows m

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers Service Utilities Menu 1Service Guide 5-13Table 5-3 Contents of the Correction Cons

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESService Utilities Menu 1 RF Network Analyzers5-14 Service Guide38 B* Diode Slope See Comments. A typical

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers Meas Cal Options MenuService Guide 5-15Meas Cal Options MenuThe analyzer uses arrays

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESAnalog Bus Menu RF Network Analyzers5-16 Service GuideAnalog Bus MenuThe analyzer has an analog bus that

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers Analog Bus MenuService Guide 5-177 ALC PIN modulator Voltage to ALC PIN modulator on

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESAnalog Bus Menu RF Network Analyzers5-18 Service Guide22 −15 V Supply Normal values are −16.5 to −13.5 D

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers Service Utilities Menu 2Service Guide 5-19Service Utilities Menu 2: Allows manual ad

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESService Utilities Menu 3 RF Network Analyzers5-20 Service GuideService Utilities Menu 3: When the analyze

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-13File StructureThe program disk contains seve

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers View Array Master Menu /View Array Interpol MenuService Guide 5-21View Array Master

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESMiscellaneous Service Functions RF Network Analyzers5-22 Service GuideMiscellaneous Service FunctionsClea

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers GPIB Command Reference for ServiceService Guide 5-23GPIB Command Reference for Servi

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESGPIB Command Reference for Service RF Network Analyzers5-24 Service GuideTable 5-5 Softkey SCPI Commands

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Service Related MenusRF Network Analyzers GPIB Command Reference for ServiceService Guide 5-25Table 5-6 Alphabetical SCPI Comm

Service Related Menus 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESGPIB Command Reference for Service RF Network Analyzers5-26 Service GuideTEST:STATe <string> CHAR S

Service Guide 6-18712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers6Theory of Operation

Theory of Operation 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESIntroduction RF Network Analyzers6-2 Service GuideIntroductionThis chapter begins with a general descripti

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Theory of OperationRF Network Analyzers System TheoryService Guide 6-3System TheoryThe analyzer integrates a synthesized RF so

Theory of Operation 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Theory RF Network Analyzers6-4 Service GuideFigure 6-1 Simplified Block Diagram of the ET Model Anal

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-14 Service GuideINSTALL This program is not necessary but ca

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Theory of OperationRF Network Analyzers System TheoryService Guide 6-5Figure 6-2 Simplified Block Diagram of the ES Model Analy

Theory of Operation 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Theory RF Network Analyzers6-6 Service GuidePower Supply (A6)The power supply group consists of the

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Theory of OperationRF Network Analyzers System TheoryService Guide 6-7The TMS 34010 graphics system processor (GSP) is respons

Theory of Operation 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Theory RF Network Analyzers6-8 Service Guide3.5" Internal Disk Drive Assembly (A8)The 3.5"

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Theory of OperationRF Network Analyzers System TheoryService Guide 6-98712ET/ES Source Assembly (A4)The source assembly provid

Theory of Operation 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Theory RF Network Analyzers6-10 Service GuideThe power level of the Source RF output is controlled

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Theory of OperationRF Network Analyzers System TheoryService Guide 6-11In band 1, below 1.91 GHz, the source is very similar t

Theory of Operation 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Theory RF Network Analyzers6-12 Service GuideReceiver Assembly (A5)The theory of operation for the

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Theory of OperationRF Network Analyzers System TheoryService Guide 6-13RF Path of the ET Analyzer.The RF output signal from th

Theory of Operation 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Theory RF Network Analyzers6-14 Service GuideDifferences between 50Ω and 75Ω Analyzers.Connections

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-15Getting StartedCAUTION Make a copy of the pe

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Theory of OperationRF Network Analyzers System TheoryService Guide 6-158712ES and 8714ES Receiver AssemblyThe main function of

Theory of Operation 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Theory RF Network Analyzers6-16 Service GuideRF Path of the ES Analyzer.NOTE The following descript

Service Guide 7-18712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers7Parts List

Parts List 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESAnalyzer Hardware RF Network Analyzers7-2 Service GuideAnalyzer HardwareThe analyzer has been designed to have a min

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Parts ListRF Network Analyzers Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsService Guide 7-3Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsThe fo

Parts List 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSpecific Assembly and Cable Locations RF Network Analyzers7-4 Service GuideTable 7-2 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Major As

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Parts ListRF Network Analyzers Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsService Guide 7-5Table 7-3 A1 Front Panel Assembly and Cabl

Parts List 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSpecific Assembly and Cable Locations RF Network Analyzers7-6 Service GuideTable 7-4 A2 CPU Assembly and Cable Locati

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Parts ListRF Network Analyzers Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsService Guide 7-7Table 7-5 A3 Fractional-N/Reference Assemb

Parts List 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSpecific Assembly and Cable Locations RF Network Analyzers7-8 Service GuideTable 7-6 8712ET/ES A4 Source Assembly an

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-16 Service GuideConfiguration MenuIn this section, the defaul

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Parts ListRF Network Analyzers Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsService Guide 7-9Table 7-7 8714ET/ES A4 Source Assembly an

Parts List 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSpecific Assembly and Cable Locations RF Network Analyzers7-10 Service Guide

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Parts ListRF Network Analyzers Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsService Guide 7-11Table 7-8 8712ET and 8714ET A5 Receiver

Parts List 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSpecific Assembly and Cable Locations RF Network Analyzers7-12 Service Guide

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Parts ListRF Network Analyzers Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsService Guide 7-13Table 7-9 8712ET and 8714ET Opt 1E1 A5 R

Parts List 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSpecific Assembly and Cable Locations RF Network Analyzers7-14 Service Guide

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Parts ListRF Network Analyzers Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsService Guide 7-15Table 7-10 8712ES and 8714ES A5 Receiver

Parts List 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSpecific Assembly and Cable Locations RF Network Analyzers7-16 Service GuideTable 7-11 A6 Power Supply Assembly and

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Parts ListRF Network Analyzers Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsService Guide 7-17Table 7-12 A7 Display Assembly and Cable

Parts List 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSpecific Assembly and Cable Locations RF Network Analyzers7-18 Service GuideTable 7-13 Cabinet PartsTable 7-14 Soft

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-17The printer address (01). The printer addres

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Parts ListRF Network Analyzers Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsService Guide 7-19ACCESSORIES (continued)75Ω type-N to 75Ω

Parts List 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSpecific Assembly and Cable Locations RF Network Analyzers7-20 Service GuideTable 7-16 Upgrade KitsTable 7-17 Servi

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Parts ListRF Network Analyzers Specific Assembly and Cable LocationsService Guide 7-21Table 7-18 Documentationa. CLIP is sched

Service Guide 8-18712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers8Correction Constants and Firmware

Correction Constants and Firmware 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESStoring and Recalling Correction Constants (CC) RF Network Analyzers8-2 Service GuideStoring

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Correction Constants and FirmwareRF Network Analyzers Storing and Recalling Correction Constants (CC)Service Guide 8-3analyzer

Correction Constants and Firmware 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESStoring and Recalling Correction Constants (CC) RF Network Analyzers8-4 Service GuideStoring

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Correction Constants and FirmwareRF Network Analyzers Upgrading or Re-Installing FirmwareService Guide 8-5Upgrading or Re-Inst

Correction Constants and Firmware 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESUpgrading or Re-Installing Firmware RF Network Analyzers8-6 Service GuideObtaining FirmwareTh

Service Guide 9-18712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers9Safety, Warranty, and Assistance

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-18 Service GuideThe current DUT file suffix (1). This file, “Cu

Safety, Warranty, and Assistance 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSafety Symbols RF Network Analyzers9-2 Service GuideSafety SymbolsThe following safety symbols

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Safety, Warranty, and AssistanceRF Network Analyzers General Safety ConsiderationsService Guide 9-3General Safety Consideratio

Safety, Warranty, and Assistance 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESLithium Battery Disposal RF Network Analyzers9-4 Service GuideLithium Battery DisposalIf the b

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Safety, Warranty, and AssistanceRF Network Analyzers WarrantyService Guide 9-5WarrantyNOTE The actual warranty on your instrum

Safety, Warranty, and Assistance 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESAssistance RF Network Analyzers9-6 Service GuideAssistanceProduct maintenance agreements and o

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Safety, Warranty, and AssistanceRF Network Analyzers Shipment for ServiceService Guide 9-7Table 9-1 Agilent Technologies Sales

IndexIndex Index-1AA1 front panel assemblyreplacement, 3-4A2 CPU board assemblyreplacement, 3-6A3 fractional-N/referenceassembly replacement, 3-10A4 s

2-Index IndexIndextheory, 6-6Ggain compression test, 1-25general information,specifications, 1-73GPIB command referencefor service, 5-23syntax summary,

IndexIndex Index-3replaceable parts, 7-2replacement procedures(A1) front panel assembly, 3-4(A2) CPU Board Assembly, 3-6(A3) fractional-N/referenceass

4-Index IndexIndextrace at plus or minus 200 dB,4-20trace drift ET model, 4-34types of failures, 4-2using detector traces to, 4-18,4-23Uupdate corr co

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-19TIP Even if you find a mistake, it will be ea

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-20 Service Guide allows you to print or view test results fr

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-21Test Selection MenuThe test selection menu c

iv8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Network AnalyzerDocumentation MapThe CDROM provides the contents of all of the documents listed below.The User’s Guide shows

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-22 Service GuideThe detector performance tests consists of a

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-23Performance Test Notes and DescriptionsThe t

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-24 Service GuidePT01: Frequency AccuracyThis test measures t

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-25PT02: Gain CompressionThis test measures nar

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-26 Service GuidePT03: Noise FloorThis test makes transmissio

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-27PT04: Dynamic AccuracyThis test measures nar

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-28 Service GuidePT05: Power FlatnessThis test checks the max

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-29PT06: Absolute Power AccuracyThis test verifi

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-30 Service GuidePT07: Broadband Frequency ResponseThis test

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-31PT08: DirectivityThis test checks directivit

vThe HP Instrument BASIC User’s Handbook Supplement shows how to useHP Instrument BASIC to program the analyzer.The Option 100 Fault Location and Stru

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-32 Service GuideIf This Test Fails. If directivity (uncorrec

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-33PT09: HarmonicsThis test uses a spectrum ana

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESPerformance Test Software RF Network Analyzers1-34 Service GuidePT10: Trace NoiseThis test checks trace nois

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Performance Test SoftwareService Guide 1-35PT11: CrosstalkThis test measures the crosst

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSpecifications RF Network Analyzers1-36 Service GuideSpecificationsDefinitionsAll specifications and characteris

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers System PerformanceService Guide 1-37System PerformanceTable 1-2 System Performance, Cor

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Performance RF Network Analyzers1-38 Service GuideTable 1-2 System Performance, Corrected, 50Ω, 2-Por

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers System PerformanceService Guide 1-39Table 1-2 System Performance, Corrected, 50Ω, 2-Por

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Performance RF Network Analyzers1-40 Service GuideTable 1-2 System Performance, Corrected, 50Ω, 2-Por

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers System PerformanceService Guide 1-41Table 1-3 System Performance, Corrected, 75Ω, 2-Por

ContentsContents-vii1. Performance ChecksPerforming the Operator's Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Performance RF Network Analyzers1-42 Service GuideTable 1-3 System Performance, Corrected, 75Ω, 2-Por

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers System PerformanceService Guide 1-43Table 1-4 System Performance, Corrected, 50Ω, T/R C

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Performance RF Network Analyzers1-44 Service GuideTable 1-4 System Performance, Corrected, 50Ω, T/R C

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers System PerformanceService Guide 1-45Table 1-4 System Performance, Corrected, 50Ω, T/R C

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Performance RF Network Analyzers1-46 Service GuideTable 1-4 System Performance, Corrected, 50Ω, T/R C

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers System PerformanceService Guide 1-47Table 1-4 System Performance, Corrected, 50Ω, T/R C

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Performance RF Network Analyzers1-48 Service GuideTable 1-4 System Performance, Corrected, 50Ω, T/R C

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers System PerformanceService Guide 1-49Table 1-5 System Performance, Corrected, 75Ω, T/R C

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Performance RF Network Analyzers1-50 Service GuideTable 1-5 System Performance, Corrected, 75Ω, T/R C

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers System PerformanceService Guide 1-51Table 1-5 System Performance, Corrected, 75Ω, T/R C

Contents-viiiContents3. Assembly ReplacementIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Performance RF Network Analyzers1-52 Service GuideTable 1-5 System Performance, Corrected, 75Ω, T/R C

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers System PerformanceService Guide 1-53Table 1-5 System Performance, Corrected, 75Ω, T/R C

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Performance RF Network Analyzers1-54 Service GuideTable 1-5 System Performance, Corrected, 75Ω, T/R C

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers System PerformanceService Guide 1-55Table 1-6 System Performance, Uncorrected, 50Ω1. Op

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESSystem Performance RF Network Analyzers1-56 Service GuideTable 1-7 System Performance, Uncorrected, 75Ω1. Op

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Test Port OutputService Guide 1-57Test Port OutputTable 1-8 Test Port Output8712ET/ES a

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESTest Port Output RF Network Analyzers1-58 Service GuideTable 1-8 Test Port Output (continued)1. Option 1E1 a

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Test Port OutputService Guide 1-59Table 1-8 Test Port Output (continued)1. Option 1E1 a

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESTest Port Output RF Network Analyzers1-60 Service GuideTable 1-8 Test Port Output (continued)1. Maximum powe

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Test Port OutputService Guide 1-61Table 1-8 Test Port Output (continued)1. Option 1E1 a

ContentsContents-ixCategory 3 Failures: Inaccurate (but reasonably functional) Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . .4-33Troubleshooting Inaccurate Data.

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESTest Port Output RF Network Analyzers1-62 Service GuideTable 1-8 Test Port Output (continued)8712ET/ES and 8

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Test Port InputService Guide 1-63Test Port InputTable 1-9 Test Port Input8712ET/ES and

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESTest Port Input RF Network Analyzers1-64 Service GuideTable 1-9 Test Port Input (continued)1. Noise floor is

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Test Port InputService Guide 1-65Table 1-9 Test Port Input (continued)1. The System Dyn

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESTest Port Input RF Network Analyzers1-66 Service GuideTable 1-9 Test Port Input (continued)1. The System Dyn

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Test Port InputService Guide 1-67Table 1-9 Test Port Input (continued)1. The System Dyn

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESTest Port Input RF Network Analyzers1-68 Service GuideTable 1-9 Test Port Input (continued)1. The Receiver D

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Test Port InputService Guide 1-69Table 1-9 Test Port Input (continued)1. Trace noise is

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESTest Port Input RF Network Analyzers1-70 Service GuideTable 1-9 Test Port Input (continued)1. Narrowband det

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers Test Port InputService Guide 1-71Table 1-9 Test Port Input (continued)1. At 30 MHz, bro

Contents-xContentsStoring Correction Constants to EPROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4Installing Cor

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESTest Port Input RF Network Analyzers1-72 Service GuideTable 1-9 Test Port Input (continued)1. Valid for 8503

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers General InformationService Guide 1-73General InformationTable 1-10 General Information8

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESGeneral Information RF Network Analyzers1-74 Service GuideTable 1-10 General Information (continued)8712ET/E

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers General InformationService Guide 1-75Table 1-10 General Information (continued)1. A thi

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESGeneral Information RF Network Analyzers1-76 Service GuideTable 1-10 General Information (continued)8712ET/E

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers General InformationService Guide 1-77Table 1-10 General Information (continued)8712ET/E

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESGeneral Information RF Network Analyzers1-78 Service Guide1. Measurements are always made with error correct

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers FeaturesService Guide 1-79FeaturesMeasurementNumber of Display MeasurementsTwo measurem

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESFeatures RF Network Analyzers1-80 Service GuideData MarkersEach measurement channel has eight markers. Marke

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers FeaturesService Guide 1-81Data HardcopyHardcopy prints can be made using PCL and PCL5 p

Service Guide 1-18712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers1 Performance Checks

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESFeatures RF Network Analyzers1-82 Service GuideSICL LAN: SICL LAN is a LAN protocol using the Standard Instr

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers FeaturesService Guide 1-83Calibration InterpolationCalibration interpolation is always

Performance Checks 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESFeatures RF Network Analyzers1-84 Service GuideCalibration KitsData for several standard calibration kits ar

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES Performance ChecksRF Network Analyzers FeaturesService Guide 1-85Options75 Ohms (Option 1EC)Provides 75 ohm system impedance.F

Service Guide 2-18712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESRF Network Analyzers2Adjustments

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESIntroduction RF Network Analyzers2-2 Service GuideIntroductionThis chapter contains procedures to adjust the analyz

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers IntroductionService Guide 2-3Required EquipmentTable 2-1 Required Equipment for Adjustments1.

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESCorrection Constants (CCs) Storage RF Network Analyzers2-4 Service GuideCorrection Constants (CCs) StorageDuring no

8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES AdjustmentsRF Network Analyzers Frequency Accuracy AdjustmentService Guide 2-5Frequency Accuracy AdjustmentIn this adjustment,

Adjustments 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ESFrequency Accuracy Adjustment RF Network Analyzers2-6 Service Guide2.Set the frequency counter input switches to th