User`s guide

Operation

Using the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A, or E4448A PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer (Option

AYZ)

Using the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A, or E4448A

PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)

The Agilent Technologies PSA Series spectrum analyzers contain an extensive menu of functions that

help with millimeter measurements. Prior to starting this procedure, refer to “Spectrum Analyzer Retrofit

Requirements” on page 11 for instrument requirements for the PSA Series spectrum analyzers.

The following examples explain how to connect external mixers to the spectrum analyzer, choose the

band of interest, store and activate conversion-loss factors, and how to use the signal-identification

functions.

Set up the equipment

1. Connect the signal source and harmonic mixer to the analyzer, as shown in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Harmonic Mixer Setup

NOTE Agilent 5061-5458 SMA type cables should be used to connect the mixer IF and

LO ports to the analyzer. Do not over-tighten the cables. The maximum torque

should not exceed 112 N-cm (10 in-lb.)

2. On the analyzer, press

Preset, Factory Preset, if present.

3. Select external mixing by pressing

Input/Output, Input Mixer, Input Mixer (Ext).

4. The analyzer frequency band will be set to

26.5 - 40 GHz (A). To choose a different band, press Ext

Mix Band

, then press the desired band frequency range/letter key. For this example, we will use band

A, which ranges from 36.5 GHz to 40 GHz.