Agilent Technologies 4294A Instruction Manual

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92 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Sweep RangeFigure 5-7 After MKR ® CENTERFigure 5-8

Chapter 5 93Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Sweep Range5. Setting MeasurementConditionsFigure 5-9

94 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsUsing Time as Sweep Parameter (Zero Span Sweep)Using Time as Sweep Parameter (Zero Span Sweep) Setting the

Chapter 5 95Setting Measurement ConditionsUsing Time as Sweep Parameter (Zero Span Sweep)5. Setting MeasurementConditions[Utility] - MKR X-AXIS [ ] -

96 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsUsing Time as Sweep Parameter (Zero Span Sweep)Figure 5-11 Sweep span value = 0 Hz (zero span sweep)

Chapter 5 97Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Number of Points (NOP)5. Setting MeasurementConditionsSetting Number of Points (NOP)Step 1. Press [S

98 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Number of Points (NOP)Figure 5-13 Number of points: 801

Chapter 5 99Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting Sweep Direction5. Setting MeasurementConditionsSelecting Sweep DirectionDUT can be measured in the

100 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsManual Sweep (Measurement at a Specified Point)Manual Sweep (Measurement at a Specified Point) In the norm

Chapter 5 101Setting Measurement ConditionsManual Sweep (Measurement at a Specified Point)5. Setting MeasurementConditionsFigure 5-14 Manual Sweep

3Safety SummaryThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Fai

102 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Time Delay for MeasurementSetting Time Delay for MeasurementTime delay can be set for the period b

Chapter 5 103Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Time Delay for Measurement5. Setting MeasurementConditionsSetting with sweep time delayTime delay c

104 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Fixed Frequency (CW Frequency)Setting Fixed Frequency (CW Frequency)Follow the steps below to spec

Chapter 5 105Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Oscillator Level5. Setting MeasurementConditionsSetting Oscillator LevelFollow the steps below to s

106 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting Unit for Oscillator Level (Voltage or Current)Selecting Unit for Oscillator Level (Voltage or Cu

Chapter 5 107Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting and Applying dc Bias5. Setting MeasurementConditionsSetting and Applying dc BiasFollow the steps be

108 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting and Applying dc Bias• Enter the desired value with the numeric keys ([0] to [9], [.], and [-]) and

Chapter 5 109Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting and Applying dc Bias5. Setting MeasurementConditionsrange as narrow as possible without causing the

110 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting and Applying dc Biasselected is displayed in the key label [] of the MEAS RANGE [ ] key.NOTE If th

Chapter 5 111Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting a Method to Start Measurement (Trigger Source)5. Setting MeasurementConditionsSelecting a Method

4 Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must

112 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting Sweep Trigger/Measurement Point TriggerSelecting Sweep Trigger/Measurement Point TriggerYou can

Chapter 5 113Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting Polarity of External Trigger Input Signal5. Setting MeasurementConditionsSelecting Polarity of Ex

114 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSpecifying Sweep Times and Stopping SweepSpecifying Sweep Times and Stopping SweepYou can specify the numb

Chapter 5 115Setting Measurement ConditionsSpecifying Sweep Times and Stopping Sweep5. Setting MeasurementConditionsstopping (hold) state. No further

116 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSweeping Multiple Sweep Ranges with Different Conditions in a Single Action (List Sweep)Sweeping Multiple

Chapter 5 117Setting Measurement ConditionsSweeping Multiple Sweep Ranges with Different Conditions in a SingleAction (List Sweep)5. Setting Measureme

118 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSweeping Multiple Sweep Ranges with Different Conditions in a Single Action (List Sweep)Figure 5-17 Prepar

Chapter 5 119Setting Measurement ConditionsSweeping Multiple Sweep Ranges with Different Conditions in a SingleAction (List Sweep)5. Setting Measureme

120 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSweeping Multiple Sweep Ranges with Different Conditions in a Single Action (List Sweep)The above setting

Chapter 5 121Setting Measurement ConditionsSweeping Multiple Sweep Ranges with Different Conditions in a SingleAction (List Sweep)5. Setting Measureme

5CertificationAgilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Te

122 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSweeping Multiple Sweep Ranges with Different Conditions in a Single Action (List Sweep)unit key ([G/n], [

Chapter 5 123Setting Measurement ConditionsSweeping Multiple Sweep Ranges with Different Conditions in a SingleAction (List Sweep)5. Setting Measureme

124 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSweeping Multiple Sweep Ranges with Different Conditions in a Single Action (List Sweep)previous segment a

Chapter 5 125Setting Measurement ConditionsSweeping Multiple Sweep Ranges with Different Conditions in a SingleAction (List Sweep)5. Setting Measureme

126 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Measurement Accuracy, Stability, and TimeSetting Measurement Accuracy, Stability, and TimeSetting

Chapter 5 127Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Measurement Accuracy, Stability, and Time5. Setting MeasurementConditionsAn = Sweep-to-sweep averag

128 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Measurement Accuracy, Stability, and TimeEquation 5-2 Point Averaging Algorithmwhere:M = Point av

1296. Calibration6 CalibrationThis chapter describes calibration methods for the Agilent 4294A Precision Impedance Analyzer.

130 Chapter 6 CalibrationSelecting Appropriate Calibration MethodSelecting Appropriate Calibration MethodThe Agilent 4294A has three calibration types

Chapter 6 131CalibrationSelecting Appropriate Calibration Method6. CalibrationRefer to the following sections for the calibration procedure of each de

6 Exclusive RemediesThe remedies provided herein are Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, i

132 Chapter 6 CalibrationSelecting Appropriate Calibration Method• “Selecting Calibration/Compensation Data Points” on page 155NOTE The user calibrat

Chapter 6 133CalibrationA. Calibration When Using Direct Connection Type Test Fixture6. CalibrationA. Calibration When Using Direct Connection Type Te

134 Chapter 6 CalibrationA. Calibration When Using Direct Connection Type Test Fixture• 16089B Kelvin Clip Lead• 16089C Kelvin Clip Lead• 16089D Allig

Chapter 6 135CalibrationB. Calibration for Four-Terminal Pair, 1-m Extension6. CalibrationB. Calibration for Four-Terminal Pair, 1-m ExtensionThis sec

136 Chapter 6 CalibrationB. Calibration for Four-Terminal Pair, 1-m Extension151.NOTE When the measurement port is extended by 1 meter with the four-t

Chapter 6 137CalibrationC. Calibration for Four-Terminal Pair, 2-m Extension6. CalibrationC. Calibration for Four-Terminal Pair, 2-m ExtensionThis sec

138 Chapter 6 CalibrationC. Calibration for Four-Terminal Pair, 2-m ExtensionStep 2. Perform the fixture compensation in accordance with “Fixture Comp

Chapter 6 139CalibrationD. Calibration When an Exclusive Fixture is Connected to the 42942A6. CalibrationD. Calibration When an Exclusive Fixture is C

140 Chapter 6 CalibrationD. Calibration When an Exclusive Fixture is Connected to the 42942ASee “Adapter Setting” on page 67 for adapter selection.St

Chapter 6 141CalibrationE. Calibration When the 7-mm Port of the 42942A is Extended6. CalibrationE. Calibration When the 7-mm Port of the 42942A is Ex

7• Programming Manual (Agilent P/N: 04294-900x1)The Programming Manual shows how to write and use BASIC program to control the Agilent 4294A and des

142 Chapter 6 CalibrationE. Calibration When the 7-mm Port of the 42942A is ExtendedNOTE In measurements using the 4294A, the electrical length (delay

Chapter 6 143CalibrationF. Calibration When a Probe Adapter is Connected to the 42941A6. CalibrationF. Calibration When a Probe Adapter is Connected t

144 Chapter 6 CalibrationF. Calibration When a Probe Adapter is Connected to the 42941ASee “Adapter Setting” on page 67 for adapter selection.Step 2.

Chapter 6 145CalibrationG. Calibration When the 3.5-mm Port of the 42941A is Extended6. CalibrationG. Calibration When the 3.5-mm Port of the 42941A i

146 Chapter 6 CalibrationG. Calibration When the 3.5-mm Port of the 42941A is ExtendedStep 2. Perform the user calibration at the other end of the ext

Chapter 6 147CalibrationUser Calibration6. CalibrationUser CalibrationUser calibration can be performed only when “42942A Terminal Adapter (7mm 42942A

148 Chapter 6 CalibrationUser CalibrationWhen LOAD calibration data measurement is completed, the softkey label changes to LOAD [DONE].Step 12. Press

Chapter 6 149CalibrationUser Calibration6. CalibrationStep 2. Press the USER CAL key to display the User Calibration Menu.Step 3. Press the DEFINE VAL

150 Chapter 6 CalibrationPort Extension CompensationPort Extension CompensationPort extension compensation is used to compensate an error caused by th

Chapter 6 151CalibrationFixture Compensation6. CalibrationFixture CompensationFixture compensation procedurePerform the fixture compensation as follow

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152 Chapter 6 CalibrationFixture CompensationStep 6. Press the OPEN key to start OPEN compensation data measurement.During the compensation data measu

Chapter 6 153CalibrationFixture Compensation6. CalibrationTurning the fixture compensation on or offThe fixture compensation function is automatically

154 Chapter 6 CalibrationFixture CompensationStep 4. Select one of the compensation data definition keys, OPEN CONDUCT(G), OPEN CAP(C), SHORT RESIST(R

Chapter 6 155CalibrationSelecting Calibration/Compensation Data Points6. CalibrationSelecting Calibration/Compensation Data PointsYou can choose the t

156 Chapter 6 CalibrationSelecting Calibration/Compensation Data PointsList of fixed calibration/compensation frequency pointsWhen the fixed frequency

1577. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement Results7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsThis chapter describes how to configure the Agilent 4

158 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSelecting the Measurement ParametersSelecting the Measurement ParametersStep 1. Press the [

Chapter 7 159Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSelecting the Measurement Parameters7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsNOTE The

160 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSelecting the Graph Axis FormatSelecting the Graph Axis FormatWhen Using Cartesian Coordina

Chapter 7 161Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSelecting the Graph Axis Format7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsFigure 7-1 Ve

Contents 91. InstallationIncoming Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

162 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSelecting the Graph Axis FormatWhen Using Complex Parameters (COMPLEX Z-Y)When the Agilent

Chapter 7 163Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSelecting the Graph Axis Format7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsFigure 7-4 Po

164 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsAuto-scaling the TraceAuto-scaling the TraceStep 1. Activate the trace you want auto-scaled

Chapter 7 165Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsAuto-scaling the Trace7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsFigure 7-6 After auto-

166 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManual Scale Setting (for measurements other than COMPLEX Z-Y)Manual Scale Setting (for mea

Chapter 7 167Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManual Scale Setting (for measurements other than COMPLEX Z-Y)7. Setting Up the Display ofMe

168 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManual Scale Setting (for measurements other than COMPLEX Z-Y)Figure 7-8 Setting the refer

Chapter 7 169Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManual Scale Setting (for measurements other than COMPLEX Z-Y)7. Setting Up the Display ofMe

170 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManual Scale Setting (for measurements other than COMPLEX Z-Y)Figure 7-10 Setting the top

Chapter 7 171Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManual Scale Setting (for measurements other than COMPLEX Z-Y)7. Setting Up the Display ofMe

10 Contents 2. MEASUREMENT Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

172 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManually Scaling the Active Trace for a COMPLEX Z-Y GraphManually Scaling the Active Trace

Chapter 7 173Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManually Scaling the Active Trace for a COMPLEX Z-Y Graph7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasure

174 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManually Scaling the Active Trace for a COMPLEX Z-Y Graphimpedance)Step 7. Press the SCALE/

Chapter 7 175Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManually Scaling the Active Trace for a COMPLEX Z-Y Graph7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasure

176 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsManually Scaling the Active Trace for a COMPLEX Z-Y GraphFigure 7-15 Setting the full scal

Chapter 7 177Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSelecting the Target Trace Type (Data or Memory)7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement Resu

178 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsEnabling or Disabling Coupled Scaling ModeEnabling or Disabling Coupled Scaling ModeWhen bo

Chapter 7 179Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsTrace-based Comparison and Calculation7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsTrace-b

180 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsTrace-based Comparison and CalculationNOTE At this time, you may want to hold (stop) the sw

Chapter 7 181Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsTrace-based Comparison and Calculation7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsIn the

Contents 11Selecting Accessories for Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

182 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsTrace-based Comparison and CalculationFigure 7-17 Measuring reference data for comparison

Chapter 7 183Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsTrace-based Comparison and Calculation7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsFigure

184 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsTrace-based Comparison and Calculationon the measurement screen indicates a simplified expr

Chapter 7 185Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSuperimposing Multiple Traces7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsSuperimposing Mu

186 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSuperimposing Multiple Tracespositions on the screen.Once you have turned on or off the tra

Chapter 7 187Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSuperimposing Multiple Traces7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsFigure 7-23 Com

188 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSuperimposing Multiple Tracessearch within the segment (trace) only. For how to specify a p

Chapter 7 189Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsMonitoring the Test Signal Level (AC)7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsMonitori

190 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsMonitoring the Test Signal Level (AC)Figure 7-25 Monitoring signal source level (voltage/c

Chapter 7 191Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsMonitoring the Test Signal Level (AC)7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement Results(Trigger

12 ContentsSetting the Horizontal Axis of the Graph for the List Sweep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Setting Me

192 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsMonitoring the Test Signal Level (AC)Figure 7-26 Using the marker-based monitoring feature

Chapter 7 193Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsMonitoring the dc Bias Level7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsMonitoring the dc

194 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsMonitoring the dc Bias LevelTraces A and B. Figure 7-27 Monitoring dc bias level with manu

Chapter 7 195Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsMonitoring the dc Bias Level7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsStep 5. If the sw

196 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsMonitoring the dc Bias Leveltrace is currently active. Traces A and B are each associated w

Chapter 7 197Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSelecting the Phase Unit7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsSelecting the Phase U

198 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsDisplaying Phase Values without Wrapping at ±180°Displaying Phase Values without Wrapping a

Chapter 7 199Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsHiding the Non-active Trace7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsHiding the Non-act

200 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSplitting the GraphSplitting the GraphYou can split the display into upper and lower halves

Chapter 7 201Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsSplitting the Graph7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsFigure 7-30 Traces A and

Contents 13Monitoring the Test Signal Level on a Real-time Basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189Using t

202 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsConfiguring the Screen Assignments for HP Instrument BASICConfiguring the Screen Assignment

Chapter 7 203Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsConfiguring the Screen Assignments for HP Instrument BASIC7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasur

204 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsConfiguring the Screen Assignments for HP Instrument BASICFigure 7-33 Entire screen assign

Chapter 7 205Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsAdding a Title to the Measurement Screen7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasurement ResultsAddin

206 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsAdding a Title to the Measurement ScreenFigure 7-35 Adding a title to measurement screenNO

Chapter 7 207Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsCustomizing Intensity and Color Settings for Screen Display7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasu

208 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsCustomizing Intensity and Color Settings for Screen DisplayStep 5. Use the keys or rotary k

Chapter 7 209Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsCustomizing Intensity and Color Settings for Screen Display7. Setting Up the Display ofMeasu

210 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Display of Measurement ResultsCustomizing Intensity and Color Settings for Screen Displaythe saturation factor (%) relati

2118. Analysis and Processingof Result8 Analysis and Processing of ResultThis chapter describes how to analyze the result of measurements by the Agile

14 ContentsSimulate the frequency characteristics based on the equivalent circuit parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252Calculating the mean

212 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSpecify the sweep parameter value and read the value on the traceSpecify the sweep parameter value and

Chapter 8 213Analysis and Processing of ResultSpecify the sweep parameter value and read the value on the trace8. Analysis and Processingof ResultFigu

214 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultListing data at several points on the traceListing data at several points on the traceWhen the main mar

Chapter 8 215Analysis and Processing of ResultListing data at several points on the trace8. Analysis and Processingof ResultFigure 8-2 Displaying the

216 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultListing data at several points on the traceFigure 8-3 Listing marker positions with the marker list fu

Chapter 8 217Analysis and Processing of ResultReading the difference from the reference point on the screen (delta marker)8. Analysis and Processingof

218 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultReading the difference from the reference point on the screen (delta marker)When you select the delta m

Chapter 8 219Analysis and Processing of ResultReading the difference from the reference point on the screen (delta marker)8. Analysis and Processingof

220 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultReading the difference from the reference point on the screen (delta marker)• “Specify the sweep parame

Chapter 8 221Analysis and Processing of ResultReading the difference from the reference point on the screen (delta marker)8. Analysis and Processingof

Contents 15Performing Self-Diagnosis of the Agilent 4294A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320P

222 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultReading actual measurement points only/reading interpolated values between measurement pointsReading ac

Chapter 8 223Analysis and Processing of ResultSearch the maximum/minimum measurements8. Analysis and Processingof ResultSearch the maximum/minimum mea

224 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSearch the maximum/minimum measurementsFigure 8-7 Minimum search value by traceNOTE When the MAX, MIN,

Chapter 8 225Analysis and Processing of ResultSearch the point of target measurement8. Analysis and Processingof ResultSearch the point of target meas

226 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSearch the point of target measurementFigure 8-8 Result of target value search (Trace B)NOTE If multip

Chapter 8 227Analysis and Processing of ResultSearch the point of target measurement8. Analysis and Processingof ResultFigure 8-9 Right search after

228 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSearch the maximum/minimum peakSearch the maximum/minimum peakThe peak search function enables the main

Chapter 8 229Analysis and Processing of ResultSearch the maximum/minimum peak8. Analysis and Processingof ResultPeak menu to also place the sub-marker

230 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSearch the maximum/minimum peakFigure 8-11 Search the next peak after Figure 8-10 using the NEXT PEAK

Chapter 8 231Analysis and Processing of ResultSearch the maximum/minimum peak8. Analysis and Processingof ResultFigure 8-13 Search the left-hand peak

16 ContentsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Format] key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

232 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultDefine the PeakDefine the PeakWhen peaks are defined, unwanted peaks can be excluded so that only the p

Chapter 8 233Analysis and Processing of ResultDefine the Peak8. Analysis and Processingof ResultDefine peak sharpnessThe following steps are used to d

234 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultDefine the Peak“Search the maximum/minimum peak” on page 228. It should be noted, however, that a defi

Chapter 8 235Analysis and Processing of ResultAutomatically performing search for each sweep (search tracking)8. Analysis and Processingof ResultAutom

236 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultAnalyze trace bandwidthAnalyze trace bandwidthThe Agilent 4294A can automatically derive the parameters

Chapter 8 237Analysis and Processing of ResultAnalyze trace bandwidth8. Analysis and Processingof ResultBandwidth: Indicates the interval of sweep par

238 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultAnalyze trace bandwidthFigure 8-15 Trace bandwidth analysis function (different definition for each D

Chapter 8 239Analysis and Processing of ResultAnalyze trace bandwidth8. Analysis and Processingof ResultStep 4. Select the definition of the cutoff po

240 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultAnalyze trace bandwidthbandwidth analysis.When you have selected the delta marker mode, the delta marke

Chapter 8 241Analysis and Processing of ResultAnalyze trace bandwidth8. Analysis and Processingof ResultBandwidth Analysis Result area on the right of

171. Installation1 InstallationThis chapter contains installation and setup instructions for the Agilent 4294A Precision Impedance Analyzer. For infor

242 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultAnalyze trace bandwidthpeak value.If the two cutoff points cannot be found by trace bandwidth analysis,

Chapter 8 243Analysis and Processing of ResultSet the marker separately for either trace A or B8. Analysis and Processingof ResultSet the marker separ

244 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSelecting target trace (data or memory) for marker analysisSelecting target trace (data or memory) for

Chapter 8 245Analysis and Processing of ResultSelecting the sweep parameter value of the marker display as time from startor relaxation time8. Analysi

246 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSelecting the sweep parameter value of the marker display as time from start or relaxation timeFigure 8

Chapter 8 247Analysis and Processing of ResultClearing (turning off) the marker from the screen8. Analysis and Processingof ResultClearing (turning of

248 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultClearing (turning off) the marker from the screenStep 2. Press the [Marker] key to display the Marker m

Chapter 8 249Analysis and Processing of ResultCalculate the equivalent circuit parameter and simulate the frequencycharacteristics8. Analysis and Proc

250 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultCalculate the equivalent circuit parameter and simulate the frequency characteristicsFigure 8-19 Equiv

Chapter 8 251Analysis and Processing of ResultCalculate the equivalent circuit parameter and simulate the frequencycharacteristics8. Analysis and Proc

18 Chapter 1 InstallationIncoming InspectionIncoming InspectionWARNING To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not turn on the Agilent 4294A if there

252 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultCalculate the equivalent circuit parameter and simulate the frequency characteristicsWhen the equivalen

Chapter 8 253Analysis and Processing of ResultCalculate the equivalent circuit parameter and simulate the frequencycharacteristics8. Analysis and Proc

254 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultCalculating the mean value, standard deviation, and peak-to-peak of the traceCalculating the mean value

Chapter 8 255Analysis and Processing of ResultCalculating the mean value, standard deviation, and peak-to-peak of thetrace8. Analysis and Processingof

256 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluationSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evalu

Chapter 8 257Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluation8. Analysis and Processingof ResultStep 2. Activat

258 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluation• Press the step keys ([][¯]) to set the desired

Chapter 8 259Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluation8. Analysis and Processingof Result• Enter the val

260 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluation(2) Move the main marker to the position of the s

Chapter 8 261Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluation8. Analysis and Processingof ResultFigure 8-25 Co

Chapter 1 19InstallationIncoming Inspection1. Installation1. The number of “x” in the part number of each manual or sample program disk, 0 for the fir

262 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluationConduct the limit line testAfter completing the l

Chapter 8 263Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluation8. Analysis and Processingof ResultFigure 8-27 Li

264 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluation• In the even of a failure, the limit line test f

Chapter 8 265Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluation8. Analysis and Processingof ResultFigure 8-29 Li

266 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSet a limit to the trace and make pass/fail evaluationFigure 8-30 Limit line movement by offset (- 10

Chapter 8 267Analysis and Processing of ResultSpecify partial search range8. Analysis and Processingof ResultSpecify partial search rangeUnder the pre

268 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSpecify partial search rangeFigure 8-31 Minimum value search by turning on partial search rangeNOTE T

Chapter 8 269Analysis and Processing of ResultSpecify partial search range8. Analysis and Processingof ResultWhen the sweep type is list sweep:Step 1.

270 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataThe Agile

Chapter 8 271Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultNOTE Before saving the

20 Chapter 1 InstallationPrecautions to Take Before Setting Up the Power Supply Precautions to Take Before Setting Up the Power SupplyBefore supplying

272 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataNOTE When using the floppy disk drive, make sure a disk

Chapter 8 273Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultNOTE There is no need

274 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataStep 7. Select the save on/off for the following data (t

Chapter 8 275Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultNOTE There is no need

276 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataTable 8-5 Example of data saved in the text (ASCII) for

Chapter 8 277Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultStructure of data save

278 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Dataexpressed as an underscore (_). Strings including instru

Chapter 8 279Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof Resultcalibration data and t

280 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataContents of the data part when saving the data array Ta

Chapter 8 281Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultTable 8-12 shows the c

Chapter 1 21InstallationPower Cable1. InstallationPower CableIn accordance with international safety standards, the Agilent 4294A uses a three-wire po

282 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataTable 8-15 is an example of the data part when specifyin

Chapter 8 283Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultData contents saved in

284 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataTable 8-18 Specified measurement parameter and saved da

Chapter 8 285Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultSaving a data array in

286 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataNOTE You do not need to add any extension to the file na

Chapter 8 287Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultNow look at the struct

288 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataThe second and later lines are data lines. The contents

Chapter 8 289Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultThe setting of the sto

290 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal DataThe extension ".TIF" is automatically added to

Chapter 8 291Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultFile Select menu serve

Safety SummaryWhen you notice any of the unusual conditions listed below, immediatelyterminate operation and disconnect the power cable.Contact your l

22 Chapter 1 InstallationPower CableFigure 1-2 Alternative Power Cable Options

292 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Datadevice by the STORE DEV [ ] key.To store the power as

Chapter 8 293Analysis and Processing of ResultSave and Recall the Agilent 4294A Internal Data8. Analysis and Processingof ResultStep 5. When the file

294 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultPrint the measurement results and internal data with a printerPrint the measurement results and interna

Chapter 8 295Analysis and Processing of ResultPrint the measurement results and internal data with a printer8. Analysis and Processingof ResultNOTE Th

296 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultPrint the measurement results and internal data with a printerStep 10. Press the more 1/2 key to displa

Chapter 8 297Analysis and Processing of ResultPrint the measurement results and internal data with a printer8. Analysis and Processingof Resultthe Cop

298 Chapter 8 Analysis and Processing of ResultPrint the measurement results and internal data with a printerFigure 8-34 List of measurement conditio

2999. Setting/Using Control andManagement Functions9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsThis section describes how to set/use the control a

300 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsRe-displaying an Instrument MessageRe-displaying an Instrument MessageA message displayed

Chapter 9 301Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsSetting/Checking the Internal Clock9. Setting/Using Control andManagement FunctionsSetting/

Chapter 1 23InstallationConnecting the BNC Adapter (for Option 1D5 Only)1. Installation Connecting the BNC Adapter (for Option 1D5 Only)When Option 1D

302 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsSetting/Checking the Internal ClockStep 7. Press the DAY key. In the set parameter value f

Chapter 9 303Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsSetting/Checking the Internal Clock9. Setting/Using Control andManagement FunctionsSteps 6

304 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsSetting the Built-in Speaker (Beep Sound)Setting the Built-in Speaker (Beep Sound)The Agil

Chapter 9 305Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsManaging Files9. Setting/Using Control andManagement FunctionsManaging FilesThe Agilent 429

306 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsManaging FilesTo create a new directory in a location other than the current directory, pr

Chapter 9 307Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsManaging Files9. Setting/Using Control andManagement FunctionsNOTE You can perform Steps 10

308 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsManaging Filestarget file as a softkey label.• You can scroll the softkey label file/direc

Chapter 9 309Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsManaging Files9. Setting/Using Control andManagement FunctionsNOTE Each of the following me

310 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsManaging FilesNOTE You can perform Steps 11 and 12 with the external keyboard connected to

Chapter 9 311Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsManaging Files9. Setting/Using Control andManagement FunctionsStep 8. Press the softkey cor

24 Chapter 1 InstallationUsing the LAN PortUsing the LAN PortYou can connect the Agilent 4294A to a local area network by using the RJ-45J UTP (Unshie

312 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsManaging FilesIn [] of the STORE DEV [ ] key's key label, the selected storage device

Chapter 9 313Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsSetting/Checking the GPIB9. Setting/Using Control andManagement FunctionsSetting/Checking t

314 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsSetting/Checking the LANSetting/Checking the LANThis section describes how to set or check

Chapter 9 315Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsSetting/Checking the LAN9. Setting/Using Control andManagement Functions• Turn the rotary k

316 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsSetting/Checking the LANStep 5. Press the 2nd key. In the set parameter value field in the

Chapter 9 317Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsSetting/Checking the LAN9. Setting/Using Control andManagement FunctionsSetting/Checking th

318 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsSetting/Checking the LANStep 10. Use the keys or rotary knob of the ENTRY block in one of

Chapter 9 319Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsChecking the Firmware Version9. Setting/Using Control andManagement FunctionsChecking the F

320 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsPerforming Self-Diagnosis of the Agilent 4294APerforming Self-Diagnosis of the Agilent 429

Chapter 9 321Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsPerforming Self-Diagnosis of the Agilent 4294A9. Setting/Using Control andManagement Functi

Chapter 1 25InstallationConnecting the Keyboard1. Installation Connecting the Keyboard1Step 1. Insert the cable of the Mini-DIN keyboard into the keyb

322 Chapter 9 Setting/Using Control and Management FunctionsPerforming Self-Diagnosis of the Agilent 4294A

32310. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacteristics10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics

324 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsSpecifications describe the instrument's warranted

Chapter 10 325Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

326 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsSignal Level MonitorNOTE f: frequency [MHz], Zx: impeda

Chapter 10 327Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

328 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsFigure 10-1 dc Bias Range (SPC)Sweep CharacteristicsAv

Chapter 10 329Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

330 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsAdapter SetupCalibrationMeasurement AccuracyAccuracy Sp

Chapter 10 331Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

26 Chapter 1 InstallationUsing a Rackmount KitUsing a Rackmount KitIf you want to combine the Agilent 4294A with other instruments and a controller to

332 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsNOTE Dx: measurement value of D.Qx: measurement value o

Chapter 10 333Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

334 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsNOTE SPC at frequency > 10 MHz.KBW =at measurement B

Chapter 10 335Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

336 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsNOTE f: frequency in MHz.VmV: oscillator level in mV.Im

Chapter 10 337Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

338 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsNOTE f: frequency in MHz.VmV: oscillator level in mV.Te

Chapter 10 339Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

340 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsParameters Yo , Ep , and ZsFigure 10-3 Parameters Yo ,

Chapter 10 341Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

Chapter 1 27InstallationUsing a Rackmount Kit1. InstallationStep 3. Attach the trim strips (4) to the handles.Option 1CM Rackmount KitOption 1CM incl

342 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsFigure 10-5 Impedance Measurement Accuracy at 7-mm Por

Chapter 10 343Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

344 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsDisplay FunctionsMarker FunctionsDisplay Size/Type 8.4

Chapter 10 345Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

346 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsGPIBHP Instrument BASIC8-Bit I/O PortFigure 10-7 8 Bit

Chapter 10 347Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharacter

348 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsBasic CharacteristicsLAN Interface21 Input/Output port C0 TTL level, latch o

Chapter 10 349Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsGeneral Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharact

350 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsGeneral CharacteristicsFigure 10-9 Required Pulse Width (Tp) for External T

Chapter 10 351Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsGeneral Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharact

28 Chapter 1 InstallationEnvironmental RequirementsEnvironmental RequirementsThe Agilent 4294A is designed to operate under the following environmenta

352 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsGeneral CharacteristicsFigure 10-10 Dimensions (front view, with Option 1CN

Chapter 10 353Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsGeneral Characteristics10. Specifications and Supplemental PerformanceCharact

354 Chapter 10 Specifications and Supplemental Performance CharacteristicsFurnished AccessoriesFurnished AccessoriesAgilent Part Number11. The number

355A. Manual ChangesA Manual ChangesThis appendix contains the information required to adapt this manual to versions or configurations of the Agilent

356 A Manual ChangesManual ChangesTo adapt this manual to your 4294A, refer to Table A-1 and Table A-2.Agilent Technologies uses a two-part, ten-chara

A 357Manual ChangesChange to the revision 1.0xA. Manual ChangesChange 1The firmware before the revision 1.0x does not support the following function.•

358 A Manual ChangesChange to the revision 1.0xMiscellaneous ChangesThe option system of the 4294A has changed since February 2003. Apply the followin

359B. Key DefinitionsB Key DefinitionsThis chapter describes the functions of the front keys (both hardkeys and softkeys) of the Agilent 4294A.

360 Appendix B Key DefinitionsFunctions of hardkeysFunctions of hardkeysThis section describes the function and corresponding GPIB command for each ha

Appendix B 361Key DefinitionsFunctions of hardkeysB. Key DefinitionsTable B-4 MARKER blockHardkey Function GPIB command[Marker] Displays the marker a

292. Learning Operation Basics2 Learning Operation BasicsThis chapter guides you through a tour of the basic measurement functions of the Agilent 4294

362 Appendix B Key DefinitionsFunctions of hardkeys[Back Space] Moves the cursor one space back and deletes the character to the left of the cursor. I

Appendix B 363Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Meas] keyB. Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Meas] keyTable B-7 Me

364 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Meas] keyTable B-9 Measurement parameter (Measurement) menu (3/3)Key operation: [Me

Appendix B 365Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Format] keyB. Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Format] keyTable B-1

366 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Display] keySoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Display] keyTable B-13 Display (Dis

Appendix B 367Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Display] keyB. Key DefinitionsTable B-15 Trace definition (Define Trace) menuKey ope

368 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Display] keyTable B-17 Title menuKey operation: [Display] - more 1/2 - TITLESoftkey

Appendix B 369Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Display] keyB. Key DefinitionsTable B-19 Equivalent circuit selection (Select Circ)

370 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Display] keyHALF INSTR HALF BASIC |Uses the upper half of the screen as the instrume

Appendix B 371Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Display] keyB. Key DefinitionsTRC B MEM LIMIT LINE |Selects the trace B memory trace,

30 Chapter 2 Learning Operation BasicsRequired EquipmentRequired EquipmentTo perform all of the steps in this tour, you must have the following equipm

372 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Display] keyPEN 4 |Selects PEN 41 as the display item that can be changed with the M

Appendix B 373Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Scale Ref] keyB. Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Scale Ref] keyTab

374 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Scale Ref] keymore 2/2 Displays Table B-27, “Scale reference (Scale Ref) menu (1-1/2

Appendix B 375Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Scale Ref] keyB. Key DefinitionsD&M COUPLE ON OFF When both the data trace and th

376 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Bw/Avg] keySoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Bw/Avg] keyTable B-32 Measurement ba

Appendix B 377Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Bw/Avg] keyB. Key Definitions 3 |Selects 3 as the measurement bandwidth (during list

378 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Cal] keySoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Cal] keyTable B-34 Calibration (Calibra

Appendix B 379Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Cal] keyB. Key DefinitionsSETUP ä Displays Table B-36, “Adapter setup (Adapter Setup)

380 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Cal] keyTable B-37 Fixture compensation (Fixture Comp) menuKey operation: [Cal] - F

Appendix B 381Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Cal] keyB. Key DefinitionsTable B-39 User calibration (User Cal) menuKey operation:

Chapter 2 31Learning Operation BasicsPreparing for a Measurement2. Learning Operation BasicsPreparing for a MeasurementPrepare the Agilent 4294A for m

382 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Cal] key1. Though the softkey labels are the same as those in Table B-38, “Calibrati

Appendix B 383Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Sweep] keyB. Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Sweep] keyTable B-43

384 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Sweep] keyreturn Returns to Table B-43, “Sweep (Sweep) menu,” on page 383. (N/A)Tab

Appendix B 385Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Sweep] keyB. Key DefinitionsPEN Sets the pen number for the trace of the list sweep s

386 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Sweep] keyBIAS MODE [ ] ä Displays Table B-51, “DC bias mode (DC Bias Mode) menu,” o

Appendix B 387Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Sweep] keyB. Key DefinitionsTable B-51 DC bias mode (DC Bias Mode) menuKey operation

388 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Source] keySoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Source] keyTable B-53 Source oscilla

Appendix B 389Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Source] keyB. Key Definitions10mA |Selects < 10 mA (less than 10 mA) as the dc bia

390 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Trigger] keySoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Trigger] keyTable B-56 Trigger (Tri

Appendix B 391Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Trigger] keyB. Key Definitionsreturn Returns to Table B-56, “Trigger (Trigger) menu,”

32 Chapter 2 Learning Operation BasicsPreparing for a MeasurementTurn ON the PowerPress the power switch to turn on the power to the Agilent 4294A.The

392 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Marker] keySoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Marker] keyTable B-58 Marker (Marker

Appendix B 393Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Marker] keyB. Key Definitions6: OFF For sub marker 6, executes the same operation as

394 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Marker] keyDMKR STIMULUS For the selected D marker (D marker, fixed D marker, or tra

Appendix B 395Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Marker®] keyB. Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Marker®] keyTable B

396 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Marker®] keyMKR ZOOM Substitutes the sweep parameter value at the main marker on the

Appendix B 397Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Search] keyB. Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Search] keyTable B-6

398 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Search] keyTable B-65 Target (Ta rget) menuKey operation: [Search] - TARGETSoftkey

Appendix B 399Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Search] keyB. Key DefinitionsSUB MKR ä Displays Table B-59, “Sub marker configuration

400 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Search] keyTable B-68 Trace bandwidth analysis definition (Widths Def) menuKey oper

Appendix B 401Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Search] keyB. Key DefinitionsMKR ® MAXIMUM Substitutes the sweep parameter value at t

Chapter 2 33Learning Operation BasicsSpecifying Measurement Conditions2. Learning Operation BasicsSpecifying Measurement ConditionsNext, you need to s

402 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Utility] keySoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Utility] keyTable B-71 Utility (Uti

Appendix B 403Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Utility] keyB. Key DefinitionsTable B-73 Level monitor (Level Mon) menuKey operation

404 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keySoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keyTable B-74 System (System

Appendix B 405Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keyB. Key Definitionsmore 1/3 Displays Table B-76, “HP Instrument BASIC (IBAS

406 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keymore 2/3 Displays Table B-77, “HP Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) menu (3/3),”

Appendix B 407Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keyB. Key DefinitionsOUTPUT @Hp4294 Inserts OUTPUT @Hp4294 TO 800 at the curr

408 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keyCLEAR NAME Deletes all entered characters. (N/A)done Finishes the entry o

Appendix B 409Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keyB. Key DefinitionsTable B-83 Limit line edit (Edit Limit) menuKey operati

410 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keyMIDDLE VALUE Sets the limit center value of the measured value at the swe

Appendix B 411Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keyB. Key DefinitionsDELTA LIMIT Sets the limit center value of the measured

34 Chapter 2 Learning Operation BasicsSpecifying Measurement ConditionsStep 2. Press the LOG key to select Log (logarithmic) sweep. Set the Sweep Star

412 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keyTable B-87 List deletion (Clear List?) menuKey operation: [System] - LIM

Appendix B 413Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keyB. Key DefinitionsTable B-90 Time configuration (Set Time) menuKey operat

414 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [System] keyEXTERNAL TEST|Refer to “Service Manual.” (N/A)DISPLAY TEST Refer to “Serv

Appendix B 415Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Local] keyB. Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Local] keyTable B-94

416 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Local] keycancel Cancels setting the IP address, gateway address, or subnet address

Appendix B 417Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Copy] keyB. Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Copy] keyTable B-98 C

418 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Copy] keyTable B-100 Copy configuration (Copy Setup) menu (2/2)Key operation: [Copy

Appendix B 419Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Copy] keyB. Key DefinitionsTable B-102 Copy data (Copy Contents) menuKey operation:

420 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Copy] keyTable B-104 Limit test segment copy start (Copy Contents) menuKey operatio

Appendix B 421Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Save] keyB. Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Save] keyTable B-105

Chapter 2 35Learning Operation BasicsFixture Compensation2. Learning Operation BasicsFixture CompensationNext, you need to eliminate errors produced b

422 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Save] keydone Using the entered string as the filename, executes storing states, dat

Appendix B 423Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Save] keyB. Key DefinitionsTable B-109 Power-on configuration save (Save config?) me

424 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Save] keyTable B-111 File selection (Select File) menuKey operation: [System] - PRO

Appendix B 425Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Save] keyB. Key DefinitionsTable B-113 Format confirmation (Format Media?) menuKey o

426 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Save] keyreturn Returns to Table B-114, “Copy destination filename (Dest File) menu,

Appendix B 427Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Recall] keyB. Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Recall] keyTable B-1

428 Appendix B Key DefinitionsSoftkeys displayed by pressing the [Recall] key

429C. Error messagesC Error messagesThe Agilent 4294A provides error messages to indicate its operating status. This appendix describes the error mess

430 Appendix C Error messagesADC OVERLOADNOTE If an error with a positive error number occurs, only its error message is displayed on the LCD followin

Appendix C 431Error messagesBlock data errorC. Error messagesmemory (SRAM), which stores user calibration data, fixture compensation data, GP-IB addre

36 Chapter 2 Learning Operation BasicsFixture CompensationFigure 2-3 Setting Up the Test Circuit for SHORT CompensationStep 2. Press the SHORT key to

432 Appendix C Error messagesCALIBRATION NOT USABLEfour-terminal pair extension.12 CALIBRATION NOT USABLEA command to execute data measurement for unn

Appendix C 433Error messagesCAN'T SAVE GRAPHICS WHEN COPY IN PROGRESSC. Error messagesthe minimum frequency and the maximum frequency, respective

434 Appendix C Error messagesData out of memoryThe data may be invalid. Otherwise, a newly initiated read operation may not have been completed since

Appendix C 435Error messagesEEPROM WRITE FAILC. Error messagesE194 EEPROM WRITE FAILA write error is detected in the memory (EEPROM) to store the OPEN

436 Appendix C Error messagesFREQUENCY SWEEP ONLYWhen a measurement parameter other than COMPLEX Z-Y (i.e., scalar parameter measurement) is selected,

Appendix C 437Error messagesInit ignoredC. Error messagesThe variable name is illegal. This message is displayed when you attempt to refer to a variab

438 Appendix C Error messagesInvalid string dataThe parser (syntax analysis program) expects a separator, but a character other than a separator is se

Appendix C 439Error messagesMemory errorC. Error messagesand a floppy disk is write-protected. If necessary, disable the write-protection of the flopp

440 Appendix C Error messagesNO STATE/DATA FILES ON MEMORYsoftkey labels with the recall ([Recall]) key, file re-save (RE-SAVE FILE) key, file deletio

Appendix C 441Error messagesOSC LEVEL MONITOR NOT VALIDC. Error messagesO140 OSC LEVEL MONITOR NOT VALIDWhen the oscillator level monitor is not on, y

Chapter 2 37Learning Operation BasicsCarrying Out Measurement and Viewing Results2. Learning Operation BasicsCarrying Out Measurement and Viewing Resu

442 Appendix C Error messagesProgram mnemonic too longAn error occurred in a downloaded program. A program error other than -281 to -289 occurred.-112

Appendix C 443Error messagesREDUCE OSC LEVELC. Error messageserror occurs, for example, when data in a file to be read out is destroyed or when an ext

444 Appendix C Error messagesSuffix not allowedA suffix error. An error other than -131 to -139 occurs in the notation of a suffix.-138 Suffix not all

Appendix C 445Error messagesTrigger errorC. Error messagesThe received block, equation, or string type program data comply with the standard, but the

446 Appendix C Error messagesWRONG I/O PORT DIRECTION

447D. Initial SettingsD Initial SettingsThis appendix provides initial settings, settings that can be saved/recalled, and settings that can be backed

448 Appendix D Initial SettingsInitial Settings, Settings that can be Saved/Recalled, Settings that can be Backed UpInitial Settings, Settings that ca

Appendix D 449Initial SettingsInitial Settings, Settings that can be Saved/Recalled, Settings that can beBacked UpD. Initial SettingsTable D-1 Initia

450 Appendix D Initial SettingsInitial Settings, Settings that can be Saved/Recalled, Settings that can be Backed UpDisplay On/Off (GPIB Command only)

Appendix D 451Initial SettingsInitial Settings, Settings that can be Saved/Recalled, Settings that can beBacked UpD. Initial SettingsFixture compensat

38 Chapter 2 Learning Operation BasicsCarrying Out Measurement and Viewing ResultsFigure 2-5 Measurement results displayed just after connecting the

452 Appendix D Initial SettingsInitial Settings, Settings that can be Saved/Recalled, Settings that can be Backed UpAnalysis Equivalent circuit analys

Appendix D 453Initial SettingsInitial Settings, Settings that can be Saved/Recalled, Settings that can beBacked UpD. Initial SettingsPrinter Color Bla

454 Appendix D Initial SettingsInitial Settings, Settings that can be Saved/Recalled, Settings that can be Backed Up

IndexIndex 455IndexSymbols-, 56*, 56, 57?, 56Numerics[0]-[9][.][-] keys, 4616034E, 6416034G, 6416034H, 6416044A, 6416047A, 6416047C, 6416047D, 641604

456 Index IndexCW frequency, 104DD marker mode, 56data arraydata contents saved with the data save function, 280data block, 277data part, 277data cont

IndexIndex 457Indexrecording medium, 311inlet with a fuse box, 52installation, 17keyboard, 25rackmount kit, 26instrument messagedisplaying again, 300

458 Index IndexPPeak, 55peakdefinition, 232phase unit, 197point averaging, 127algorithm, 128POR, 58Por, 58port extension compensation, 150powercable,

IndexIndex 459Indextrace bandwidth, 236trace datadata contents saved with the data save function, 279trace math, 179triggerevent, 112function, 329sou

REGIONAL SALES AND SUPPORT OFFICESFor more information about Agilent Technologies test and measurement products, applications, services, andfor a curr

Chapter 2 39Learning Operation BasicsCarrying Out Measurement and Viewing Results2. Learning Operation BasicsFigure 2-6 Result of Applying the Logari

40 Chapter 2 Learning Operation BasicsCarrying Out Measurement and Viewing ResultsFigure 2-7 Displaying Traces A and B in ParallelNOTE You do not nee

Chapter 2 41Learning Operation BasicsCarrying Out Measurement and Viewing Results2. Learning Operation BasicsFigure 2-8 Results of Auto-scaling

42 Chapter 2 Learning Operation BasicsResults of Analysis Results of Analysis Determine the Self-resonance Frequency and Resonant ImpedanceStep 1. Pr

433. Front/Rear Panel andLCD Display3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayThis chapter covers the features of the front and rear panels of the Agilent 429

44 Chapter 3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayFront PanelFront PanelThe front panel of the Agilent 4294A provides several blocks of hardkeys and an LCD

Chapter 3 45Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayFront Panel3. Front/Rear Panel andLCD DisplayNOTE As a typographic convention to distinguish between hardk

46 Chapter 3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayFront Panel 3. STIMULUS BlockThis block provides keys for configuring the test signal parameters. 4. ENT

Chapter 3 47Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayFront Panel3. Front/Rear Panel andLCD Display5. MARKER BlockThe MARKER block provides keys for configuring

48 Chapter 3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayFront Panelmeasurement or analysis. 7. SoftkeysThe softkeys are eight keys located along the right-hand e

Chapter 3 49Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayFront Panel3. Front/Rear Panel andLCD Display10. UNKNOWN TerminalsThese connectors let you connect the ins

50 Chapter 3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayRear PanelRear PanelFigure 3-2 Rear Panel1. External Reference Input ConnectorAllows you to connect an e

Chapter 3 51Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayRear Panel3. Front/Rear Panel andLCD Display3. External Trigger InputAllows you to input a TTL-compatible

52 Chapter 3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayRear Panelto use an unsupported keyboard.10. 24-bit I/O PortProvides a data communications interface with

Chapter 3 53Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCD3. Front/Rear Panel andLCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCDFigure 3-3 Items di

54 Chapter 3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCD5. Softkey Label AreaShows the labels that are, in the current context, associa

Chapter 3 55Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCD3. Front/Rear Panel andLCD DisplayNOTE Some softkey labels combine two or more o

56 Chapter 3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCDcompleted. Peak Indicates that the marker facility is currently in search tra

Chapter 3 57Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCD3. Front/Rear Panel andLCD Displayon the dc bias monitor feature through the key

58 Chapter 3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCDV ¯ Indicates that, because you specified dc voltage bias (in constant voltag

Chapter 3 59Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCD3. Front/Rear Panel andLCD Display Fixture compensation statusBlank cells in the

60 Chapter 3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCDService mode statusSvc Indicates that the instrument is in service mode, whic

Chapter 3 61Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCD3. Front/Rear Panel andLCD Displaymessages,” on page 429.21. Title FieldThis fi

Caution Do not exceed the operating input power, voltage, and currentlevel and signal type appropriate for the instrument being used, refer toyour in

62 Chapter 3 Front/Rear Panel and LCD DisplayItems Displayed on the LCD

634. Preparation ofMeasurement Accessories4 Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesThis chapter describes the required preparation of accessories after

64 Chapter 4 Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesSelecting Accessories for MeasurementSelecting Accessories for MeasurementSelect the appropriate ac

Chapter 4 65Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesSelecting Accessories for Measurement4. Preparation ofMeasurement AccessoriesNOTE The 16085B Termina

66 Chapter 4 Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesConnecting the AccessoriesConnecting the AccessoriesStep 1. Connect the measurement accessories to

Chapter 4 67Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter Setting4. Preparation ofMeasurement AccessoriesAdapter SettingYou must ensure that the adapt

68 Chapter 4 Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter SettingAdapter SelectionThe adapter selection setting must be confirmed before measurement

Chapter 4 69Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter Setting4. Preparation ofMeasurement AccessoriesNOTE Adapter selection status can also be con

70 Chapter 4 Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter SettingNOTE When you select “No Adapter” (NONE key) in adapter selection, adapter setup can

Chapter 4 71Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter Setting4. Preparation ofMeasurement AccessoriesNOTE The 16048G or 16048H cable must be direc

72 Chapter 4 Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter SettingFigure 4-3 Connecting 100 W Resister (Load Data Measurement)Step 8. Press the LOAD

Chapter 4 73Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter Setting4. Preparation ofMeasurement AccessoriesAgilent 4294A.NOTE The 16334A must be directl

74 Chapter 4 Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter SettingDuring each data measurement, the message “WAIT--MEASURING ADJUSTMENT KIT” is displa

Chapter 4 75Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter Setting4. Preparation ofMeasurement AccessoriesKIT” is displayed in the instrument state are

76 Chapter 4 Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter SettingFigure 4-5 Connecting OPEN (0 S) to the 42942AStep 6. Press the PHASE COMP [-] key

Chapter 4 77Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter Setting4. Preparation ofMeasurement AccessoriesFigure 4-6 Connecting SHORT (0 W) to the 429

78 Chapter 4 Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter SettingFigure 4-7 Connecting LOAD (50 W) to the 42942AStep 11. Press the LOAD [-] key to s

Chapter 4 79Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter Setting4. Preparation ofMeasurement AccessoriesStep 1. Make sure that the 42941A is correctl

80 Chapter 4 Preparation of Measurement AccessoriesAdapter SettingNOTE When the load data measurement is completed, the softkey label changes to OPEN

815. Setting MeasurementConditions5 Setting Measurement ConditionsThis chapter explains how to set up the measurement conditions for the Agilent 4294A

Agilent 4294A Precision Impedance AnalyzerOperation ManualSeventh EditionFIRMWARE REVISIONSThis manual applies directly to instruments that have the f

82 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsPutting the Agilent 4294A into the Preset State (Presetting)Putting the Agilent 4294A into the Preset State

Chapter 5 83Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting Trace (Active Trace)5. Setting MeasurementConditionsSelecting Trace (Active Trace) The Agilent 429

84 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting Sweep ParameterSelecting Sweep ParameterStep 1. Press the [Sweep] key.Step 2. Press the PARAMETER

Chapter 5 85Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting Sweep Parameter5. Setting MeasurementConditionsFigure 5-1 Sweep by FrequencyFigure 5-2 Sweep by

86 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting Sweep ParameterFigure 5-3 Sweep by dc current bias (Constant dc bias current mode)

Chapter 5 87Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting Linear, Log, or List Sweep5. Setting MeasurementConditionsSelecting Linear, Log, or List SweepStep

88 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSelecting Linear, Log, or List SweepFigure 5-4 Linear sweepFigure 5-5 Log (logarithm) sweep

Chapter 5 89Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Sweep Range5. Setting MeasurementConditionsSetting Sweep RangeSweep range can be set by specifying e

90 Chapter 5 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Sweep Range• Press the step keys ([][¯]) to set the desired value.Step 3. Press the [Stop] key. Th

Chapter 5 91Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Sweep Range5. Setting MeasurementConditionsNOTE After you change the sweep range, the trace for the