Agilent Technologies 11867A? Service Manual

Measurement Guide and Programming ExamplesAgilent CSA Spectrum AnalyzerThis manual provides documentation for the following instruments:Agilent CSAN19

12 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupInitial InspectionInstallation and SetupInitial InspectionInspect the shipping container and the cushioning materia

102 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerUsing the Analyzer as a Fixed Tune ReceiverSpectrum AnalyzerUsing the Analyzer as a Fixed Tune ReceiverThis section pro

Chapter 5 103Spectrum AnalyzerUsing the Analyzer as a Fixed Tune ReceiverSpectrum Analyzerand turn AM on.Step 3. Select the spectrum analyzer mode:Pre

104 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerUsing the Analyzer as a Fixed Tune ReceiverSpectrum Analyzerdifference between adjacent peaks (this is the AM rate of t

Chapter 5 105Spectrum AnalyzerOccupied Bandwidth (OBW) MeasurementSpectrum AnalyzerOccupied Bandwidth (OBW) MeasurementOccupied Bandwidth integrates t

106 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerOccupied Bandwidth (OBW) MeasurementSpectrum AnalyzerMaking a Basic Occupied BW MeasurementNOTE For accurate OBW measur

Chapter 5 107Spectrum AnalyzerOccupied Bandwidth (OBW) MeasurementSpectrum AnalyzerFigure 5-28 OBW Measurement ResultsStep 7. You can improve the repe

108 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerOccupied Bandwidth (OBW) MeasurementSpectrum Analyzer

109Channel Analyzer Measurements6 Channel Analyzer Measurements

110 Chapter 6 Channel Analyzer MeasurementsChannel Analyzer MeasurementsThis chapter provides information on measuring signal power.This chapter inclu

Chapter 6 111Channel Analyzer MeasurementsMaking Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) MeasurementsChannel Analyzer MeasurementsMaking Adjacent Channel Power (

Chapter 1 13Installation and SetupInitial InspectionInstallation and SetupIf There Is a ProblemIf the shipping materials are damaged or the contents o

112 Chapter 6 Channel Analyzer MeasurementsMaking Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) MeasurementsChannel Analyzer MeasurementsFigure 6-1 Setup for ACP Measu

Chapter 6 113Channel Analyzer MeasurementsMaking Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) MeasurementsChannel Analyzer MeasurementsFigure 6-2 ACP Measurement Resu

114 Chapter 6 Channel Analyzer MeasurementsMaking Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) MeasurementsChannel Analyzer MeasurementsPress Meas Setup, Limits, Powe

115Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)7 Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)

116 Chapter 7 Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)This chapter provides information on measuri

Chapter 7 117Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Two Port Insertion LossStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Two Port Insertion Los

118 Chapter 7 Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Two Port Insertion LossStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Step 7. Connect the c

Chapter 7 119Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Two Port Insertion LossStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)In this example, the a

120 Chapter 7 Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)One Port Insertion LossStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)One Port Insertion Lo

Chapter 7 121Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)One Port Insertion LossStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Figure 7-4 One Port In

14 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and SetupSafety InformationGeneralThis product and related documentation must be rev

122 Chapter 7 Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)One Port Insertion LossStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Figure 7-5 One Port I

Chapter 7 123Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Return LossStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Return LossReturn loss is a measur

124 Chapter 7 Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Return LossStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)frequency range.Step 6. Connect t

Chapter 7 125Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Distance to FaultStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Distance to FaultA signal is

126 Chapter 7 Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Distance to FaultStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)NOTE Test signals can cause

Chapter 7 127Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Distance to FaultStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Press FREQ Channel, Units (M

128 Chapter 7 Stimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Distance to FaultStimulus Response Measurements (Option N8995A)Figure 7-10 Distance to Fau

129Concepts8 Concepts

130 Chapter 8 ConceptsResolving Closely Spaced SignalsConceptsResolving Closely Spaced SignalsResolving Signals of Equal AmplitudeTwo equal-amplitude

Chapter 8 131ConceptsResolving Closely Spaced SignalsConceptsResolving Small Signals Hidden by Large SignalsWhen dealing with the resolution of signal

Chapter 1 15Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and SetupSafety Symbols and Product MarkingsThe following safety symbols and product

132 Chapter 8 ConceptsTrigger ConceptsConceptsTrigger ConceptsTrigger functions are only available when the Agilent CSA is in zero span. In non-zero s

Chapter 8 133ConceptsAM and FM Demodulation ConceptsConceptsAM and FM Demodulation ConceptsDemodulating an AM Signal Using the Analyzer as a Fixed Tun

134 Chapter 8 ConceptsStimulus Response Measurement ConceptsConceptsStimulus Response Measurement ConceptsNOTE Stimulus response measurements require

Chapter 8 135ConceptsStimulus Response Measurement ConceptsConceptslevel are dB, indicating that this is a relative measurement.To make a reflection m

136 Chapter 8 ConceptsStimulus Response Measurement ConceptsConcepts

137Programming Examples9 Programming Examples

138 Chapter 9 Programming ExamplesFinding Examples and More InformationProgramming ExamplesFinding Examples and More InformationThe latest version of

Chapter 9 139Programming ExamplesProgramming Examples Information and RequirementsProgramming ExamplesProgramming Examples Information and Requirement

140 Chapter 9 Programming ExamplesProgramming in C Using the VISAProgramming ExamplesProgramming in C Using the VISAThe C programming examples that ar

Chapter 9 141Programming ExamplesProgramming in C Using the VISAProgramming ExamplesTypical Example Program ContentsThe following is a summary of the

16 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and SetupSafety Considerations For This AnalyzerWARNING This is a Safety Class 1 Pro

142 Chapter 9 Programming ExamplesProgramming in C Using the VISAProgramming ExamplesLinking to VISA LibrariesYour application must link to one of the

Chapter 9 143Programming ExamplesProgramming in C Using the VISAProgramming Examples6. Click on the Add button and type in the following: C:\VXIPNP\WI

144 Chapter 9 Programming ExamplesProgramming in C Using the VISAProgramming ExamplesExample ProgramThis example program queries a LAN device for an i

Chapter 9 145Programming ExamplesProgramming in C Using the VISAProgramming ExamplesOpening a SessionA session is a channel of communication. Sessions

146 Chapter 9 Programming ExamplesProgramming in C Using the VISAProgramming ExamplesThe session returned from viOpenDefaultRM must be used in the ses

Chapter 9 147Programming ExamplesProgramming in C Using the VISAProgramming Examplesdevices. Addressing a SessionAs seen in the previous section, the

148 Chapter 9 Programming ExamplesProgramming in C Using the VISAProgramming ExamplesXI0::24::INSTR Device at VXI logical address 24 that is of VISA

149Basic System Operations10 Basic System Operations

150 Chapter 10 Basic System OperationsBasic System OperationsThis chapter contains information on the following Basic System Operations:“System Refere

Chapter 10 151Basic System OperationsSystem Reference IntroductionBasic System OperationsSystem Reference IntroductionThe N1996A Agilent CSA spectrum

Chapter 1 17Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and SetupWARNING The front panel switch is a standby switch only; it is not a LINE sw

152 Chapter 10 Basic System OperationsSetting System ReferencesBasic System OperationsSetting System ReferencesThe Agilent CSA provide a utility to pr

Chapter 10 153Basic System OperationsPrinting a Screen To a FileBasic System OperationsPrinting a Screen To a FileThe N1996A lets you save screen imag

154 Chapter 10 Basic System OperationsSaving DataBasic System OperationsSaving DataSaving DataYou may save and manage data on an external storage devi

Chapter 10 155Basic System OperationsFile Naming OptionsBasic System OperationsFile Naming OptionsYou have three options for naming image files. You c

156 Chapter 10 Basic System OperationsFile Naming OptionsBasic System Operations• Overwrite—overwrites existing file data with new file data.• Prompt—

Chapter 10 157Basic System OperationsManaging Media TypesBasic System OperationsManaging Media TypesThe N1996A is compatible with USB flash drive medi

158 Chapter 10 Basic System OperationsConfiguring for Network ConnectivityBasic System OperationsConfiguring for Network ConnectivityThe N1996A can op

Chapter 10 159Basic System OperationsConfiguring for Network ConnectivityBasic System Operationsinformation for the analyzer to be recognized. Contact

160 Chapter 10 Basic System OperationsSaving, Recalling, and Deleting Instrument StatesBasic System OperationsSaving, Recalling, and Deleting Instrume

Chapter 10 161Basic System OperationsSaving, Recalling, and Deleting Instrument StatesBasic System OperationsThis step must only be performed prior to

18 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and SetupCAUTION The external power supply has autoranging line voltage input. Be su

162 Chapter 10 Basic System OperationsSaving, Recalling, and Deleting Instrument StatesBasic System OperationsDeleting StatesIf you have saved a state

Chapter 10 163Basic System OperationsViewing System StatisticsBasic System OperationsViewing System StatisticsThe N1996A provides the ability view sys

164 Chapter 10 Basic System OperationsUsing the Option ManagerBasic System OperationsUsing the Option ManagerThe N1996A provides a utility that allows

Chapter 10 165Basic System OperationsTesting System FunctionsBasic System OperationsTesting System FunctionsThe N1996A provides two simple tests you c

166 Chapter 10 Basic System OperationsTesting System FunctionsBasic System Operations

167Working with Batteries11 Working with Batteries

168 Chapter 11 Working with BatteriesWorking with BatteriesThis chapter contains the following topics on your Agilent CSA batteries:“Installing Batter

Chapter 11 169Working with BatteriesInstalling BatteriesWorking with BatteriesInstalling Batteries1. Open the battery door by turning the latch counte

170 Chapter 11 Working with BatteriesViewing Battery StatusWorking with BatteriesViewing Battery StatusYou can view information about battery status i

Chapter 11 171Working with BatteriesViewing Battery StatusWorking with BatteriesBattery screen displays several kinds of information:• Temperature—th

Chapter 1 19Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and SetupBattery Pack Product Safety Data Sheet Product Safety Data Sheet PRODUCT N

172 Chapter 11 Working with BatteriesCharging BatteriesWorking with BatteriesCharging BatteriesYou can charge batteries internally or using the extern

Chapter 11 173Working with BatteriesCharging BatteriesWorking with BatteriesExternal Battery Charger LED Charging StatusGreen on Charging completeGree

174 Chapter 11 Working with BatteriesRecalibrating BatteriesWorking with BatteriesRecalibrating BatteriesEach battery contains a microchip that monito

Chapter 11 175Working with BatteriesBattery CareWorking with BatteriesBattery CareWARNING Lithium Ion and lithium polymer cells and battery packs may

176 Chapter 11 Working with BatteriesBattery CareWorking with BatteriesWARNING Do not discharge the battery using any device except the specified devi

Chapter 11 177Working with BatteriesBattery CareWorking with Batteriesbattery electronics go into shutdown mode. When a battery has discharged down to

178 Chapter 11 Working with BatteriesBattery SpecificationsWorking with BatteriesBattery SpecificationsThe N1996A Agilent CSA Series Spectrum Analyzer

Chapter 11 179Working with BatteriesBattery SpecificationsWorking with BatteriesOption BCGNOTE Replace only with NF2040HD24 or equivalent, Agilent-app

180 Chapter 11 Working with BatteriesBattery SpecificationsWorking with Batteries

181Connector Care12 Connector Care

20 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and SetupBattery Pack Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformance PRODUCT:

182 Chapter 12 Connector CareConnector CareThis chapter contains the following topics on care of your Agilent CSA connectors:“Using, Inspecting, and C

Chapter 12 183Connector CareUsing, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF ConnectorsConnector CareUsing, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF ConnectorsTaking proper care

184 Chapter 12 Connector CareUsing, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF ConnectorsConnector Care• Never bend a cable at a sharp angle.• Do not bend cables nea

Chapter 12 185Connector CareUsing, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF ConnectorsConnector CareCleaning Procedure1. Blow particulate matter from connectors us

186 Chapter 12 Connector CareUsing, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF ConnectorsConnector Care

187In Case of Difficulty13 In Case of DifficultyThis chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with your Agilent Technologies spectru

188 Chapter 13 In Case of DifficultyIn Case of DifficultyIf you experience a problem or would like additional information about your analyzer, Agilent

Chapter 13 189In Case of DifficultyTypes of Spectrum Analyzer MessagesIn Case of DifficultyTypes of Spectrum Analyzer MessagesThe analyzer can generat

190 Chapter 13 In Case of DifficultyBefore Calling Agilent TechnologiesIn Case of DifficultyBefore Calling Agilent TechnologiesCheck the Basics❏ Is th

Chapter 13 191In Case of DifficultyBefore Calling Agilent TechnologiesIn Case of DifficultyRead the Warranty The warranty for your analyzer is in the

Chapter 1 21Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and SetupBatteries: Safe Handling and Disposal

192 Chapter 13 In Case of DifficultyBefore Calling Agilent TechnologiesIn Case of DifficultyTable 13-2 Contacting Agilent TechnologiesOnline assistanc

Chapter 13 193In Case of DifficultyReturning an Analyzer for ServiceIn Case of DifficultyReturning an Analyzer for ServiceNOTE Please notify Agilent T

194 Chapter 13 In Case of DifficultyReturning an Analyzer for ServiceIn Case of Difficulty• List of any accessories returned with the systemPackaging

Chapter 13 195In Case of DifficultyReturning an Analyzer for ServiceIn Case of DifficultyPreparing the Analyzer for Shipping1. Attach a completed serv

196 Chapter 13 In Case of DifficultyReturning an Analyzer for ServiceIn Case of Difficulty

197Copyright Information14 Copyright Information

198 Chapter 14 Copyright InformationCopyright InformationWhere to Find Additional Copyright InformationAdditional Copyright information is available o

Chapter 14 199Copyright InformationCopyright Information =====================================================This software consists of voluntary cont

200 Chapter 14 Copyright InformationCopyright InformationEveryone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but ch

Chapter 14 201Copyright InformationCopyright Informationuser how to view a copy of this License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but

2 NoticeThe material contained in this document is provided “as is,” and is subject to being changed, without notice, in future editions. Further, t

22 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and Setup

202 Chapter 14 Copyright InformationCopyright Informationwhich the executable runs, unless that component itself accompanies the executable. If distri

Chapter 14 203Copyright InformationCopyright Informationor other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims; this section has the

204 Chapter 14 Copyright InformationCopyright InformationPERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE CO

Chapter 14 205Copyright InformationCopyright Informationmaking modifications to it. For a library, complete source code means all the source code for

206 Chapter 14 Copyright InformationCopyright Informationsections when you distribute them as separate works. But when you distribute the same section

Chapter 14 207Copyright InformationCopyright Informationlibrary”. The executable is therefore covered by this License. Section 6 states terms for dist

208 Chapter 14 Copyright InformationCopyright Informationas long as the modified version is interface-compatible with the version that the work was ma

Chapter 14 209Copyright InformationCopyright Informationif you do not accept this License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Library (or any

210 Chapter 14 Copyright InformationCopyright Informationversions of the Lesser General Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be si

Chapter 14 211Copyright InformationCopyright Information© Copyright 1998-2004, CEE-J™, Skelmir, LLC. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 23Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and Setup

212 Chapter 14 Copyright InformationCopyright Information

Index 213IndexNumerics10 MHz REF OUTPUT 6150 ohm load 4750 ohm/75 ohm minimum loss pad 4875 ohm matching transformer 48AAC probe 48accessories 4750

214 IndexIndexsignalslow-level, overview 89off-screen, comparing 80on-screen, comparing 78resolving, equal amplitude 82resolving, small signals hidd

Index 215IndexRRBW selections 92rear panel features 61reconditioning/recalibrating batteries 174reference level, setting 75release versions 163resol

216 IndexIndex

24 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and Setup

Chapter 1 25Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and Setup

26 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupSafety InformationInstallation and Setup

Chapter 1 27Installation and SetupPower RequirementsInstallation and SetupPower RequirementsTypically, the only physical installation of your Agilent

28 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupPower RequirementsInstallation and SetupVarious AC power cables are available that are unique to specific geographi

Chapter 1 29Installation and SetupPower RequirementsInstallation and SetupTable 1-2 AC Power Cords

30 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupPower RequirementsInstallation and SetupClock Battery InformationThe analyzer uses a Poly-carbonmonofluoride Lithiu

Chapter 1 31Installation and SetupPhysically Securing Your AnalyzerInstallation and SetupPhysically Securing Your AnalyzerTo prevent unauthorized remo

3Where to Find the Latest InformationDocumentation is updated periodically. For the latest information about Agilent Technologies CSA spectrum analy

32 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupTurning on the Analyzer for the First TimeInstallation and SetupTurning on the Analyzer for the First TimeWARNING B

Chapter 1 33Installation and SetupTurning on the Analyzer for the First TimeInstallation and Setup— Press Save.— Connect the LAN cable to the LAN conn

34 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupFirmware RevisionInstallation and SetupFirmware Revision To view the firmware revision of your analyzer, press Mode

Chapter 1 35Installation and SetupPrinter Setup and OperationInstallation and SetupPrinter Setup and OperationThe Agilent CSA spectrum analyzer does n

36 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupProtecting Against Electrostatic DischargeInstallation and SetupProtecting Against Electrostatic DischargeElectrost

Chapter 1 37Installation and SetupUsing the Soft Carrying CaseInstallation and SetupUsing the Soft Carrying CaseThe N1996A soft carrying case is desig

38 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupUsing the Soft Carrying CaseInstallation and Setup

39Options and Accessories2 Options and AccessoriesThis chapter lists options and accessories available for your analyzer.

40 Chapter 2 Options and AccessoriesOrdering Options and AccessoriesOptions and AccessoriesOrdering Options and AccessoriesOptions and accessories hel

Chapter 2 41Options and AccessoriesOptionsOptions and AccessoriesOptionsEach option is described below in alpha/numeric order according to option numb

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42 Chapter 2 Options and AccessoriesOptionsOptions and AccessoriesBCG External Battery ChargerExternal charger/DC adapter, includes:External power sup

Chapter 2 43Options and AccessoriesOptionsOptions and AccessoriesTG6 6 GHz Tracking GeneratorProvides a 100 kHz to 6 GHz built-in tracking generator.

44 Chapter 2 Options and AccessoriesOption DescriptionsOptions and AccessoriesOption DescriptionsEach option is described below in alphabetical order.

Chapter 2 45Options and AccessoriesOption DescriptionsOptions and AccessoriesPreamplifier, 3 GHz P03An internal preamplifier assembly.Frequency Range

46 Chapter 2 Options and AccessoriesOption DescriptionsOptions and AccessoriesTracking Generator, 6 GHz TG6Provides a 100 kHz to 6 GHz built-in track

Chapter 2 47Options and AccessoriesAccessoriesOptions and AccessoriesAccessoriesA number of accessories are available from Agilent Technologies to hel

48 Chapter 2 Options and AccessoriesAccessoriesOptions and Accessories50 Ohm/75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad The Agilent 11852B is a low VSWR minimum loss pad

Chapter 2 49Options and AccessoriesAccessoriesOptions and AccessoriesRF and Transient Limiters The Agilent 11867A and 11693A RF Limiters protect the a

50 Chapter 2 Options and AccessoriesAccessoriesOptions and Accessories

51Front and Rear Panel Features3 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesThis chapter gives you an overview of the front and rear panels of your analyzer. For de

Contents 5Table of Contents1. Installation and SetupIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52 Chapter 3 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel OverviewFront and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel OverviewThis section provides information on th

Chapter 3 53Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel OverviewFront and Rear Panel Features4 Marker Keys Enable markers to obtain specific information

54 Chapter 3 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel OverviewFront and Rear Panel Features18 PowerOn/StandbyTurns the analyzer on. A green light indi

Chapter 3 55Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel OverviewFront and Rear Panel FeaturesDisplay Annotations: Spectrum DisplayItem Description Assoc

56 Chapter 3 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel OverviewFront and Rear Panel Features8 Over Range: Indicates that the attenuation and preamp (if

Chapter 3 57Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel OverviewFront and Rear Panel Features25 Resolution Bandwidth BW, Res BW26 Start frequency or if i

58 Chapter 3 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel OverviewFront and Rear Panel FeaturesDisplay Annotations: Spectrogram (Option 271)Item Descripti

Chapter 3 59Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel OverviewFront and Rear Panel Features7 Over Range: Indicates that the attenuation and preamp (if

60 Chapter 3 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesFront Panel OverviewFront and Rear Panel Features25 Metrics Panel Displays measurement results data metrics.

Chapter 3 61Front and Rear Panel FeaturesRear-Panel FeaturesFront and Rear Panel FeaturesRear-Panel FeaturesItem Description# Name 1 Battery Compartme

6 ContentsTable of Contents8. ConceptsResolving Closely Spaced Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Chapter 3 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesRear-Panel FeaturesFront and Rear Panel Features10 Reserved for future use.11 Kensington lock SlotUsed in co

Chapter 3 63Front and Rear Panel FeaturesKey OverviewFront and Rear Panel FeaturesKey Overview The keys labeled FREQ Channel, System, and Marker are a

64 Chapter 3 Front and Rear Panel FeaturesKey OverviewFront and Rear Panel FeaturesIn other key menus, one key label will always be highlighted to sho

65Recommended Test Equipment4 Recommended Test Equipment

66 Chapter 4 Recommended Test EquipmentTest Equipment for Making MeasurementsRecommended Test EquipmentTest Equipment for Making MeasurementsTest Equi

Chapter 4 67Recommended Test EquipmentTest Equipment for Making MeasurementsRecommended Test EquipmentSynthesized Sweeper (if 8665B, ESG or PSG is not

68 Chapter 4 Recommended Test EquipmentTest Equipment for Making MeasurementsRecommended Test Equipment

69Spectrum Analyzer5 Spectrum Analyzer

70 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerSpectrum AnalyzerThis Chapter provides information making the following measurements.“Making a Basic Measurement” on pag

Chapter 5 71Spectrum AnalyzerMaking a Basic MeasurementSpectrum AnalyzerMaking a Basic MeasurementThis section provides information on basic analyzer

9Installation and Setup1 Installation and Setup

72 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMaking a Basic MeasurementSpectrum AnalyzerExample:SubmenuDisplays a new menu of menu keys.A submenu key allows you to v

Chapter 5 73Spectrum AnalyzerMaking a Basic MeasurementSpectrum AnalyzerPresetting the Spectrum AnalyzerPreset provides a known starting point for mak

74 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMaking a Basic MeasurementSpectrum AnalyzerViewing a Signal1. Select the spectrum analyzer mode. Press Mode, Spectrum An

Chapter 5 75Spectrum AnalyzerMaking a Basic MeasurementSpectrum AnalyzerReading Frequency & Amplitude1. Place a marker (labeled 1) on the 10 MHz p

76 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMaking a Basic MeasurementSpectrum AnalyzerFigure 5-3 Relationship Between Frequency and Amplitude

Chapter 5 77Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsThis section provides information on measuring multi

78 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum AnalyzerComparing Signals on the Same Screen Using Marker DeltaUsing the analyzer, yo

Chapter 5 79Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum AnalyzerPress Peak Search.The Next Peak menu key is available to move the marker from

80 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum AnalyzerComparing Signals not on the Same Screen Using Marker DeltaMeasure the freque

Chapter 5 81Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum AnalyzerPress FREQ Channel, CF Step, 10, MHz.Step 7. Activate the marker delta functio

10 Chapter 1 Installation and SetupInstallation and SetupThis chapter provides the following information that you may need when you first receive your

82 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum AnalyzerResolving Signals of Equal AmplitudeIn this procedure a decrease in resolutio

Chapter 5 83Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum AnalyzerFigure 5-8 Unresolved Signals of Equal Amplitude Step 4. Change the resolution

84 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum Analyzerdescription in the Agilent CSA Spectrum Analyzers User’s/Programmer’s Referen

Chapter 5 85Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum AnalyzerResolving Small Signals Hidden by Large SignalsThis procedure uses narrow reso

86 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum AnalyzerFigure 5-11 Signal Resolution with a 100 kHz RBW Step 5. Activate averaging t

Chapter 5 87Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring Multiple SignalsSpectrum AnalyzerNOTE To determine the resolution capability for intermediate amplitude differe

88 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring a Low−Level SignalSpectrum AnalyzerMeasuring a Low−Level SignalThis section provides information on measuring

Chapter 5 89Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring a Low−Level SignalSpectrum AnalyzerReducing Input AttenuationThe ability to measure a low-level signal is limit

90 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring a Low−Level SignalSpectrum AnalyzerPress Meas Setup, Avg Number, 10, Enter.Press Avg Mode, Exponential.Press T

Chapter 5 91Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring a Low−Level SignalSpectrum AnalyzerDecreasing the Resolution BandwidthResolution bandwidth settings affect the

Chapter 1 11Installation and SetupIntroductionInstallation and SetupIntroductionThe Agilent CSA spectrum analyzer is designed to enable engineers and

92 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring a Low−Level SignalSpectrum AnalyzerFigure 5-17 Decreasing Resolution BandwidthRBW SelectionsYou can use the st

Chapter 5 93Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring a Low−Level SignalSpectrum AnalyzerTrace AveragingAveraging is a digital process in which each trace point is a

94 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMeasuring a Low−Level SignalSpectrum Analyzermore visible. Avg: Exponential (100/100) appears above the graticule.Step 7

Chapter 5 95Spectrum AnalyzerMaking Distortion MeasurementsSpectrum AnalyzerMaking Distortion MeasurementsThis section provides information on measuri

96 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMaking Distortion MeasurementsSpectrum AnalyzerIdentifying Distortion Products Distortion from the Analyzer High level i

Chapter 5 97Spectrum AnalyzerMaking Distortion MeasurementsSpectrum AnalyzerYour display should be similar to Figure 5-20.Figure 5-20 Harmonic Distort

98 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMaking Distortion MeasurementsSpectrum AnalyzerFigure 5-21 RF Attenuation of 10 dB Step 12. Press Peak Search, Marker, D

Chapter 5 99Spectrum AnalyzerMaking Distortion MeasurementsSpectrum AnalyzerThird-Order Intermodulation DistortionTwo-tone, third-order intermodulatio

100 Chapter 5 Spectrum AnalyzerMaking Distortion MeasurementsSpectrum AnalyzerStep 2. Set the signal sources as follows:Set signal generator #1 to 295

Chapter 5 101Spectrum AnalyzerMaking Distortion MeasurementsSpectrum AnalyzerFigure 5-24 Measuring the Distortion Product