Agilent Technologies 8753ES User's Guide

8753ES Option H39Three-Port Test SetUser’s and Service GuideThis User’s and Service Guide is intended to be usedin conjunction with the following docu

2-2 Chapter2OperationOperationOperationThis chapter contains the following sub-sections:• “Reference Material”• “Front Panel Features”• “Operation - O

Chapter 1 1-53System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests7. Test Port Input Frequency ResponsePerformthistesttodeterminethereceiver’sfre

1-54 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPower Meter Calibration, Port 1 from 300 kHz to 3 GHz1. Zero and calibrate the p

Chapter 1 1-55System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests8. Press Sweep Setup, NUMBER of POINTS, 51, x1.9. Press Power, PWR RANGE MAN to

1-56 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsThe following keystrokes are examples for entering the first twocalibration facto

Chapter 1 1-57System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 3 Input Frequency Response from 300 kHz to 3 GHz1. Connect the equipment a

1-58 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 2 Input Frequency Response, from 300 kHz to 3 GHz,Reverse Direction1. Disco

Chapter 1 1-59System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPower Meter Calibration on Port 3, from 300 kHz to 3 GHz1. Connect the equipmen

1-60 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests4. When the analyzer displays the message POWER METERCALIBRATION IS DONE, connec

Chapter 1 1-61System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 2 Input Frequency Response from 300 kHz to 3 GHz,Forward Direction1. Disco

1-62 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPower Meter Calibration for Port 3 from 3 GHz to 6 GHz1. Replace the power senso

Chapter 2 2-3OperationOperationFront Panel FeaturesFigure 2-1 shows the front panel features of the analyzer.Figure 2-1 Option H39 Front Panel1. Port

Chapter 1 1-63System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests8. Press RETURN, TAKE CAL SWEEP to start the power meter calibration.Port 1 Inp

1-64 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 2 Input Frequency Response from 3 GHz to 6 GHz,Forward Direction1. Disconne

Chapter 1 1-65System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPower Meter Calibration, Port 1 from 3 GHz to 6 GHz1. Connect the equipment as

1-66 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 3 Input Frequency Response from 3 GHz to 6 GHz1. When the analyzer displays

Chapter 1 1-67System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 2 Input Frequency Response from 3 GHz to 6 GHz,Reverse Direction1. Disconn

1-68 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsIn Case of Difficulty1. Be sure you have used the correct power sensor for the fr

Chapter 1 1-69System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests8. Test Port CrosstalkSpecificationsRequired EquipmentAnalyzer warmup time: 1 ho

1-70 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsNormalization from 300 kHz to 3 GHz1. Connect the 24-inch cable between Port 1 a

Chapter 1 1-71System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests13. Press Chan 1, Scale Ref, SCALE/DIV, 5, x1, REFERENCE VALUE, –100, x1.Port C

1-72 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsCrosstalk to Port 1 from 300 kHz to 3 GHz1. Press Meas, Trans: REV S13 (A/R).2.

2-4 Chapter2OperationOperationThe following shows the LED status at preset or power up:1. Port 1 LED is bright.2. Port 2 LED is off.3. Port 3 LED is d

Chapter 1 1-73System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsNormalize from 300 kHz to 3 GHz1. Connect the 24-inch cable between Port 2 and

1-74 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests13.Press Chan 1, Scale Ref, SCALE/DIV, 5, x1, REFERENCE VALUE, –100, x1.Port Cro

Chapter 1 1-75System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsCrosstalk to Port 2 from 300 kHz to 3 GHz1. Press Meas, Trans: FWD S23 (A/R).2.

1-76 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsNormalize from 300 kHz to 3 GHz1. Connect the 24-inch cable between Port 1 and P

Chapter 1 1-77System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests12.Press Scale Ref, SCALE/DIV, 5, x1, REFERENCE VALUE, –100, x1.13.Press Chan 1

1-78 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsCrosstalk to Port 1 from 300 kHz to 3 GHz1. Press Meas, Trans: FWD S12 (A/R).2.

Chapter 1 1-79System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests2. Remove the instrument bottom cover. Refer to Figure 1-37. Verifythat all cab

1-80 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests9. Uncorrected Port PerformancePerform this procedure to verify the analyzer’s u

Chapter 1 1-81System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 1 to Port 3 Full 2-Port Calibration1. Connect the equipment as shown in Fi

1-82 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests15.Connect the 50Ω termination to reference test port 3.16. Press REVERSE: LOAD.

Chapter 2 2-5OperationOperationOperation - Option H39 Parameters“3 PORT” ModeFirmware revisions 8753E 7.60, 8753ES 7.60 and above give theanalyzer new

Chapter 1 1-83System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsSource Match (Forward) Calibration Coefficient1. Press System, SERVICE MENU, TES

1-84 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsTransmission Tracking (Reverse) Calibration Coefficient1. Press System, SERVICE M

Chapter 1 1-85System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests7. Connect the short to reference test port 1.8. Press FORWARD: SHORT, SHORT (M

1-86 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests18.Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-41.Figure 1-41 Transmission Calibr

Chapter 1 1-87System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsDirectivity (Reverse) Calibration Coefficient1. Press System, SERVICE MENU, TEST

1-88 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsTransmission Tracking (Forward) Calibration Coefficient1. Press System, SERVICE M

Chapter 1 1-89System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests7. Press REFLECTION, FORWARD:OPEN, OPEN (F), DONE OPENS.8. Connect the short to

1-90 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsDirectivity (Forward) Calibration Coefficient1. Press System, SERVICE MENU, TESTS

Chapter 1 1-91System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsTransmission Tracking (Reverse) Calibration Coefficient1. Press System, SERVICE

1-92 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests4. Press Cal, CAL KIT, SELECT CAL KIT, CAL KIT:N 50Ω, RETURN, RETURN,CALIBRATE M

2-6 Chapter2OperationOperationMeasure Menu MapOnce the 3 PORT mode is turned on, control of the port states can be donethrough the Meas front panel ke

Chapter 1 1-93System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests19.Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-45.Figure 1-45 Transmission Calib

1-94 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests3. Using the front panel knob, locate the maximum value of the datatrace for the

Chapter 1 1-95System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests4. Press MARKER 2.5. Using the front panel knob, locate the maximum value of th

1-96 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests8. Connect the short to Port 1.9. Press FORWARD: SHORT, SHORT (F) DONE SHORTS.10

Chapter 1 1-97System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsDirectivity (Forward) Calibration Coefficient1. Press System, SERVICE, MENU, TES

1-98 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsLoad Match (Reverse) Calibration Coefficient1. Press System, SERVICE MENU, TESTS,

Chapter 1 1-99System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 1 to Port 2 Second Full 2-Port Calibration1. Connect the equipment as show

1-100 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests14.Connect the short to Port 2.15.Press REVERSE: SHORT, OPEN (F), DONE OPENS.16

Chapter 1 1-101System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsLoad Match (Forward) Calibration Coefficient1. Press System, SERVICE MENU, TEST

1-102 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsReflection Tracking (Reverse) Calibration Coefficient1. Press System, SERVICE MEN

Chapter 2 2-7OperationOperationSequence Menu MapWith the 3 PORT mode off, the test set can be controlled by the analyzerusing the sequencing key (Seq)

Chapter 1 1-103System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsIn Case of Difficulty1. Perform the “ADC Offset Correction Constants” procedure

1-104 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests10. System Trace NoisePerform this test to measure the system trace noise at de

Chapter 1 1-105System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsRequired EquipmentAnalyzer warmup time: 30 minutesDescription Model Number or

1-106 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-50.Figure 1-50 System Trace Noise

Chapter 1 1-107System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsA/R Trace Noise Phase IF BW = 10 Hz1. Press Format, PHASE.2. Press Sweep Setup

1-108 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsB/R Trace Noise Phase IF BW = 3 kHz1. Press Format, PHASE, Sweep Setup, TRIGGER

Chapter 1 1-109System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsIn Case of Difficulty1. Perform the “ADC Offset Correction Constants” procedure

1-110 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests11. Test Port Receiver Magnitude Dynamic AccuracyRequired EquipmentAnalyzer war

Chapter 1 1-111System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsNOTE The 8496A used for this test will have known attenuator errors forattenua

1-112 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests3. In Table 1-3, transfer the 10 dB error value located within theparenthesis i

2-8 Chapter2OperationOperationOption H39 Mode ParametersTable 2-1 shows the nine S-parameters and their relationship to theports selected.When the ana

Chapter 1 1-113System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPower Meter Calibration1. Zero and calibrate the power meter. (Refer to the po

1-114 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests4. Set up the analyzer for power meter calibration:a. Select the analyzer as th

Chapter 1 1-115System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsFull 2-Port Calibration1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-52.Figure

1-116 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsMeasure Port 2 Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy1. Connect the equipment as shown in F

Chapter 1 1-117System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for each setting of the step attenuator aswritten

1-118 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsR-Channel Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy1. Press Preset.2. Connect the equipment as

Chapter 1 1-119System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests16.For each marker up to marker 5, read the values of D2 and D1 fromthe channe

1-120 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests12. Test Port Receiver Magnitude CompressionPerform this test to verify the mag

Chapter 1 1-121System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsProcedure1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-55.Figure 1-55 Port Rec

1-122 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests12.Press Marker, ∆MODE MENU, FIXED MKR POSITION, FIXED MKRSTIMULUS, RETURN, ∆RE

Chapter 2 2-9OperationOperationThe examples listed below should be used only as sample methods thatcan be used when setting up and controlling the ana

Chapter 1 1-123System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests13. Test Port Receiver Phase CompressionPerform this test to verify the phase

1-124 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsProcedure1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-56.Figure 1-56 Port Phas

Chapter 1 1-125System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests12.Press Marker, ∆MODE MENU, FIXED MKR POSITION, FIXED MKRSTIMULUS, RETURN, ∆R

1-126 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests14. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics(Option 002 Analyzers)Perform this testto d

Chapter 1 1-127System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort Output Worst-Case 2nd Harmonic1. Press Preset, Power, 10, x1.2. Press Sta

1-128 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort Output Worst-Case 3rd Harmonic1. For analyzers without Option 006: Press S

Chapter 1 1-129System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 1 Input Worst-Case 2nd Harmonic1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figur

1-130 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 1 Input Worst-Case 3rd Harmonic1. For analyzers without Option 006: Press

Chapter 1 1-131System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 3 Input Worst-Case 3rd Harmonic1. For analyzers without Option 006: Press

1-132 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests15. Harmonic Measurement AccuracyPerform this test to verify the analyzer’s acc

2-10 Chapter2OperationOperationExample: Duplexer SetupThe following example shows how to set up the analyzer to measure fromPort 1 to Port 3 on channe

Chapter 1 1-133System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsDetermine the Cable Loss at Specified Frequencies1. Connect the equipment as sh

1-134 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests4. Disconnect the cable from Port 3. Connect the type-N (f) to type-N (f)adapte

Chapter 1 1-135System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsInstrument Setup1. Zero and calibrate the power meter.2. Set up the equipment

1-136 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsHarmonic Measurement Accuracy1. On the analyzer, press System, HARMONIC MEAS, S

2 Performance Test Records

2-2 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsThe performance test records in this chapter include entries up to 6 GHzfor analyzers with Option 006 (6 GHz opera

Chapter 2 2-3Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordOption H39 Performance Test RecordCalibration Lab Address: Report NumberDateLas

2-4 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date 1. Test Port Out

Chapter 2 2-5Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date2. External Sour

2-6 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date3. Test Port Outp

Chapter 2 2-11OperationOperationWith the coupled channels off and the quad-channel display on, theanalyzer should show the corrected response for four

Chapter 2 2-7Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date4. Test Port Out

2-8 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date4. Test Port Outp

Chapter 2 2-9Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date5. Minimum R Cha

2-10 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date 6. Test Port In

Chapter 2 2-11Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date7. Test Port In

2-12 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date 8. Test Port Cr

Chapter 2 2-13Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date9. Uncorrected

2-14 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date 9. Uncorrected

Chapter 2 2-15Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date9. Uncorrected

2-16 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date9. Uncorrected P

iiNoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change withoutnotice. Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regardt

2-12 Chapter2OperationOperationOption H39 Mode GPIB CommandsTable 2-2 shows the Option H39 mode GPIB commands used to controlthe port configurations. T

Chapter 2 2-17Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date9. Uncorrected

2-18 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date9. Uncorrected P

Chapter 2 2-19Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date 10. System Tra

2-20 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date11. Test Port Re

Chapter 2 2-21Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date11. Test Port R

2-22 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date12. Test Port Re

Chapter 2 2-23Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date13. Test Port R

2-24 Chapter2Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date14. Test Port Ou

Chapter 2 2-25Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test RecordModel 8753ES Option H39Serial NumberReport NumberOption(s) Date 15. Harmonic M

3 Theory of Operation andTroubleshooting

Chapter 2 2-13OperationOperationExample: Uncouple Channel 1 and Channel 2In this example, the analyzer’s channels are uncoupled and the selectedport c

3-2 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingThis chapter provides basic theory of operation and troubleshootinginformation for the analyzer. Th

Chapter 3 3-3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTheory of OperationTheory of OperationThree-Port Test SetThe 8753ES Option H39 includes a three-po

3-4 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTheory of OperationLED Front PanelThe front panel LEDs indicate whether the test port is the incide

Chapter 3 3-5Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTheory of OperationTest Set InterfaceThe test set interface board provides biasing for active devi

3-6 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis section only covers troubleshooting techniques for the three-por

Chapter 3 3-7Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingSource TestThis source troubleshooting section tests the functionality of the testp

3-8 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting8. To measure Port 2 in the reverse state, press Preset, Meas, REFL: REVS22 (A/R).9.

Chapter 3 3-9Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingSymptom 2: No RF Source at Port 1Check the bias connection to the switch S0 (see Fi

3-10 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf the LEDs are working on Port 1 and Port 3 and the bias voltageis still incorrect

Chapter 3 3-11Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe voltage on bias pins 1 and 2 should alternate between+0.62 Vdc and +16.3 Vdc w

2-14 Chapter2OperationOperationGPIB Calibration ScenariosPort 1 GPIB Calibration Scenario:Port 1 is always the forward port. S11 standards only apply.

3-12 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingPort 3 TestConnect the analyzer as shown in Figure 3-2.Figure 3-2 Receiver SetupFig

Chapter 3 3-13Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting1. Press Preset, Meas, Start, 300, k/m, INPUT PORTS, B, TESTPORT 1.2. If there is

3-14 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingWhen the instrument is toggled from Port 1 to Port 3 and fromPort 1 to Port 2, the

Chapter 3 3-15Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFigure 3-5 Power Hole

3-16 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFigure 3-6 Loose Switch Bias Connector

Chapter 3 3-17Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingPort 1 TestFigure 3-7 Good Port 1 A Channel ResponseWith the analyzer connected as

3-18 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting3. The blue wire is the solenoid drive for pin number one. The voltage onthis pin m

Chapter 3 3-19Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingPort 2 Test1. Connect the analyzer as shown in Figure 3-8.Figure 3-8 Receiver Setu

3-20 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFigure 3-9 Good Port 2 A Channel ResponseIf there is a power hole or roll off in th

Chapter 3 3-21Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting4. The green wire is the solenoid for pin number two. The voltage on thispin measu

Chapter 2 2-15OperationOperationTest Set I/O Port ParametersTable 2-4 shows the nine S-parameters that can be measured with theanalyzer.Port 1, Port 2

3-22 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting1. Connect the analyzer as shown in Figure 3-10.Figure 3-10 Power Meter Calibration

Chapter 3 3-23Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFigure 3-11 Good Port 2 B Channel ResponseIf there is a power hole or roll off in

3-24 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting4. The green wire is the solenoid for pin number two. The voltage on thispin measur

Chapter 3 3-25Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFigure 3-12 Option H39 Block Diagram

3-26 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFigure 3-13 Option H39 Bottom Major ComponentsMajor AssembliesItem Description1 Swi

Chapter 3 3-27Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFigure 3-14 Option H39 Bottom Assembly CablesBottom Cable DescriptionsItem Descrip

3-28 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFigure 3-15 Option H39 Assembly Top CablesOption H39 Assembly Top CablesItem Descri

Chapter 3 3-29Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFigure 3-16 Option H39 Assembly FrontOption H39 Assembly FrontItem Description Pa

3-30 Chapter3Theory of Operation and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFigure 3-17 Interface PC Board Connector ReferenceFront Cable DescriptionsItem Desc

4 Replaceable Parts andPost-Repair Procedure

2-16 Chapter2OperationOperationThe analyzer can be controlled in a number of different ways. Thefollowing information is provided as a guide on how to

4-2 Chapter4Replaceable Parts and Post-Repair ProcedureReplaceable PartsReplaceable PartsTable 4-1 contains the list of replaceable parts for the Opti

Chapter 4 4-3Replaceable Parts and Post-Repair ProcedureReplaceable PartsTable 4-1 Replaceable Parts and Post-Repair ProceduresReplacement Part Part N

4-4 Chapter4Replaceable Parts and Post-Repair ProcedureSafety and Regulatory InformationSafety and Regulatory InformationGeneralThe following safety n

Chapter 4 4-5Replaceable Parts and Post-Repair ProcedureSafety and Regulatory InformationSafety Earth GroundWARNING This is a Safety Class 1 Product (

4-6 Chapter4Replaceable Parts and Post-Repair ProcedureSafety and Regulatory InformationBefore Applying PowerVerify that the product is configured to m

Chapter 4 4-7Replaceable Parts and Post-Repair ProcedureSafety and Regulatory InformationTable 4-2 Contacting AgilentOnline assistance: www.agilent.co

Chapter 2 2-17OperationOperation8. Press Seq, TTL I/O, TTL OUT, TESTSET I/O FWD, 6, x1, TESTSET I/O REV, 6,x1.9. Press Meas, Trans: REV S21 B/R.10.Per

2-18 Chapter2OperationOperationSequence CommandsThe test set I/O may be set using the test sequencing function.Sequence ExampleThe following example s

Chapter 2 2-19OperationOperationOperator’s CheckDescriptionThe operator’s check consists of two softkey-initiated tests:Port 1 Op Chk and Port 2 Op Ch

2-20 Chapter2OperationOperationProcedureRepeatability Check for Port 1 and Port 31. Disconnect all devices, peripherals, and accessories (includingada

Chapter 2 2-21OperationOperationRepeatability Check for Port 2 and Port 3NOTE To perform the following steps, the instrument must be in 3 PORT mode.1.

iiiWarranty InformationIMPORTANT CertificationAgilent Technologies certifies that this product met its publishedspecifications at the time of shipment fr

2-22 Chapter2OperationOperationRepeatability Check for Port 1 and Port 21. Press Meas, SELECT PORTS [1-2].2. Run the test for Port 1. Press System, SE

3 GPIB Commands and TheirMeasurements

3-2 Chapter3GPIB Commands and Their MeasurementsTable 3-1 shows the GPIB commands that can be used to externallycalibrate and control the port configur

Chapter 3 3-3GPIB Commands and Their MeasurementsExample: Uncouple Channel 1 and Channel 2Example: Uncouple Channel 1 and Channel 2In this example, th

3-4 Chapter3GPIB Commands and Their MeasurementsSpecificationsSpecificationsAll specifications for the Option H39 are consistent with those for thestanda

Chapter 3 3-5GPIB Commands and Their MeasurementsSpecificationsRaw (Uncorrected) Performance CharacteristicsMeasurement Characteristics (Corrected)Meas

3-6 Chapter3GPIB Commands and Their MeasurementsSpecificationsOutput Power CharacteristicsAverage Noise LevelOutput Power Characteristics RangePort 1St

Chapter 3 3-7GPIB Commands and Their MeasurementsSpecificationsSystem Performance SummaryEquipment RequiredTypical Measurement UncertaintyThe following

3-8 Chapter3GPIB Commands and Their MeasurementsSpecificationsFigure3-2showstheS11reflectioncoefficient(dB)forathree-portdevicewhen the third port is ter

4 Specifications

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4-2 Chapter4SpecificationsOption H39 SpecificationsOption H39 SpecificationsAll specifications for the Option H39 are consistent with those for thestandar

Chapter 4 4-3SpecificationsOption H39 SpecificationsRaw (Uncorrected) Performance CharacteristicsMeasurement Characteristics (Corrected)Measurement Char

4-4 Chapter4SpecificationsOption H39 SpecificationsOutput Power CharacteristicsAverage Noise LevelOutput Power Characteristics RangePort 1Standard and O

Chapter 4 4-5SpecificationsSystem Performance SummarySystem Performance SummaryEquipment RequiredTypical Measurement UncertaintyThe following graphs sh

4-6 Chapter4SpecificationsSystem Performance SummaryFigure 4-2 shows the S11reflection coefficient (dB) for a three-port devicewhen the third port is ter

8753ES Option H39Three-Port Test SetService GuideManufacturing Part Number: 08753-90513Printed in USAPrint Date: April 2001Supersedes: January 2000

ContentsContents 11. System Verification and Performance TestsService Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents 2Contents2. Performance Test RecordsOption H39 Performance Test Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33. Theory of Op

1 System Verification andPerformance Tests

1-2 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsService EquipmentService EquipmentTable 1-1 and Table 1-2 list the tools, equipment, cables, and a

8753ES Option H39Three-Port Test SetUser’s GuideManufacturing Part Number: 08753-90513Printed in USAPrint Date: April 2001Supersedes: January 2000

Chapter 1 1-3System Verification and Performance TestsService EquipmentTable 1-2 Service EquipmentRequired Equipment Critical Specifications Recommended

1-4 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsIntroductionIntroductionThere are two ways to confirm that the analyzer is able to makemeasurements

Chapter 1 1-5System Verification and Performance TestsIntroductionHow to Test the Performance of Your AnalyzerTo obtain the same quality of performance

1-6 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsIntroductionGeneral Instrument Setup InformationIn the verification procedure, the analyzer is set

Chapter 1 1-7System Verification and Performance TestsIntroductionSystem Verification and Kit RecertificationAgilent recommends that you verify your netw

1-8 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsSystem VerificationSystem VerificationRequired EquipmentAnalyzer warmup time: 30 minutesThe followin

Chapter 1 1-9System Verification and Performance TestsSystem VerificationPort 1 to Port 3 InitializationInstrument SetupCAUTION The following procedure

1-10 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsSystem VerificationFigure 1-1 System Verification Test Setup1. While the equipment is warming up, r

Chapter 1 1-11System Verification and Performance TestsSystem Verification6. If you have difficulty with the printer:a. If the interface on your printer

1-12 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsSystem VerificationPort 1 to Port 3 Measurement Calibration1. Press Cal, CAL KIT, SELECT CAL KIT,

Contents11. IntroductionThree-Port Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1 1-13System Verification and Performance TestsSystem Verification6. When the analyzer finishes measuring the standard, connect the opento refere

1-14 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsSystem Verification12.Press Save/Recall, SELECT DISK, INTERNAL MEMORY, RETURN,SAVE STATE to save t

Chapter 1 1-15System Verification and Performance TestsSystem Verification4. When the analyzer finishes all the measurements, connect the 50 dBattenuator

1-16 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsSystem Verification6. When all measurements are complete, replace the verification devicewith the v

Chapter 1 1-17System Verification and Performance TestsSystem Verification8. When the analyzer finishes all the measurements, connect themismatch verifica

1-18 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsSystem VerificationIn Case of Difficulty for Port 1 to Port 31. Inspect all connections.CAUTION Do

Chapter 1 1-19System Verification and Performance TestsSystem Verification5. Refer to Chapter 3, "Theory of Operation and Troubleshooting‚" fo

1-20 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPerformance TestsTo ensure that the analyzer performs as specified, complete all

Chapter 1 1-21System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests1. Test Port Output Frequency Range and AccuracyPerform this test to verify the

1-22 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-8.Figure 1-8 Port Output Frequency

1 Introduction

Chapter 1 1-23System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests2. Refer to Chapter 3, "Theory of Operation and Troubleshooting‚" int

1-24 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests2. External Source Mode Frequency RangePerform this test to verify that the anal

Chapter 1 1-25System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests1. On the external source, press Preset, CW, 10, MHz/µsec,POWER LEVEL, -/←, 20,

1-26 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsIn Case of DifficultyIf the analyzer displayed any phase lock error messages:1. B

Chapter 1 1-27System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests3. Test Port Output Power Level AccuracyPerform this test to confirm the accurac

1-28 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsProcedure1. Zero and calibrate the power meter. For more information of how tope

Chapter 1 1-29System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsIn Case of Difficulty1. Be sure the source power is switched on. Press Power. Ch

1-30 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests4. Test Port Output Power LinearitySpecificationsRequired EquipmentThis test veri

Chapter 1 1-31System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsOutput Power LinearityBefore the output power linearity readings are made, a po

1-32 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests3. Press Preset.4. Press Avg, IF BW, 100, x1, Sweep Setup, NUMBER of POINTS, 51,

1-2 Chapter1IntroductionThree-Port Test SetThree-Port Test SetThe Option H39 is a modified 8753ES network analyzer that addsa thirdport to the standard

Chapter 1 1-33System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsThe following softkeys are included in the sensor calibration factorentries men

1-34 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Testsj. Press the appropriate softkeys and create a power sensorcalibration factors t

Chapter 1 1-35System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests7.PressMarker,∆MODE MENU, FIXED MKR POSITION, FIXED MKR VALUE,–15 (or the next

1-36 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsOutput Power Linearity Measurement from 3 GHz to 6 GHz1. Set up the equipment as

Chapter 1 1-37System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests12.This ends the test. If you have problems, refer to “In Case ofDifficulty,” ne

1-38 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests5. Minimum R Channel LevelPerform this test to determine the minimum R channel i

Chapter 1 1-39System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-14.Figure 1-14 Minimum R Channel

1-40 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsIn Case of Difficulty1. Check the flexible RF cable (W8 as shown in Figure 1-15 on

Chapter 1 1-41System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsFigure 1-15 Flexible RF Cable Location2. Remove the W8 RF cable. Refer to Figur

1-42 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsFigure 1-16 B Sampler4. Check the R sampler by substituting it with the B sample

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Chapter 1 1-43System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests5. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-17.Figure 1-17 Setup for Checking

1-44 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests6. Test Port Input Noise Floor LevelPerform this test to determine the Port 1, P

Chapter 1 1-45System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsSpecificationsRequired EquipmentAnalyzer warmup time: 1 hourFrequency Range Port

1-46 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 1 Noise Floor Level from 300 kHz to 3 GHz(IF BW = 3 kHz)1. Connect the equi

Chapter 1 1-47System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests9. Write this calculated value on the performance test record.Port 1 Noise Floo

1-48 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests6. If your analyzer does not have Option 006, this completes theprocedure. Proce

Chapter 1 1-49System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests4. Convert the measuredlinear magnitude meanvalue to log magnitudeusing the fol

1-50 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsNOTE Note the mean value displayed on the analyzer is in µUnits. If thedisplayed

Chapter 1 1-51System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance Tests3. When the analyzer finishes the sweep, notice the mean value.4. Convert the me

1-52 Chapter1System Verification and Performance TestsPerformance TestsPort 2A Channel Noise Floor Level from 3 GHz to 6 GHz(IF BW = 10 Hz)1. Press Mea