Technical data
3-3
Adjustments
86100A/B Mainframe Timebase Adjustment
86100A/B Mainframe Timebase Adjustment
Equipment Required
CAUTION Before performing this procedure, you must have firmware revision A.02.00 or higher installed
in the Agilent 86100A/B. Refer to the Agilent website (www.agilent.com) for instructions on
obtaining the latest firmware revision).
Trying to adjust the mainframe timebase with older firmware will cause timebase accuracy
failure.
After the DCA mainframe’s timebase is adjusted, you can not install a version of firmware below
A.02.00. Timebase failure will occur.
Procedure
1 Make sure the instrument cover is in place.
2 Set the timing generator controls as follows:
Equipment Critical Specifications Recommended Model/Part
Plug-in Module 54750A, 83480A, or 86100A/B Series
plug-in with electrical input
Agilent 54751A, 83483A,
86112A
Synthesized CW
Generator
No substitution Agilent 83712B
Required Options:
1E5 High Stability Timebase
Recommended Options:
1E1— Output Step
Attenuator
1E8 — 1 Hz Frequency Res.
1E9 — 3.5 mm RF Out
Connector
Attenuator
a
a. Not needed if Option 1E1 is installed on the Agilent 83712B.
10 or 20 dB; Frequency range of dc to
18 GHz
Agilent 33340C
Timing Generator No substitution Agilent 8133A Standard or
Option 002
Transition Time Converter 2000 ps Agilent 15438A
Cable, BNC
50
Ω, 122 cm (48.in)
Agilent 10503A
Adapter, BNC (m) to
SMA (m)
50
Ω
Agilent E9633A BNC (m) to
SMA (m), 50
Ω
Cable Assembly, 3.5 mm
(m) to 3.5 mm (m) (2
each)
61 cm (24 in); Frequency range of dc
to 26.5 GHz
Agilent 11500E