Agilent Technologies E8362B, E8363B and E8364B Option H85 User’s and Service Guide Supplement Use this manual with the following documents: PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer (E8362B, E8363B and E8364B) Service Guide Part Number E8364-90026 PNA Series Network Analyzer On-line Help System Application Note 1408-12 Manufacturing Part Number: E8364-90027 Printed in USA January 2006 © Copyright 2004, 2005, 2006 Agilent Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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General Overview User’s and Service Guide Supplement 1
General Overview Introduction E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Introduction This document describes the differences between the Agilent E8362B, E8363B and E8364B with Option H85 and the standard E8362B, E8363B and E8364B PNA Series Network Analyzer. Information can be viewed or printed regarding the PNA Series Network Analyzer Data sheets, white papers, or manuals by visiting our web site at http://www.agilent.com/find/pna.
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 General Overview Operation Operation The Agilent Option H85 can be configured differently for many applications. Included in this manual insert are four typical configurations: • Figure 2, “Bypass Configuration and Major Assemblies.” • Figure 3, “High Power One-way Input/Output.” • Figure 4, “High Power DUT One-way to Output.” • Figure 5, “High Power Two-way Configuration.” NOTE The internal firmware of the PNA has not been modified for this option.
General Overview Operation E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Prior to powering-up the booster amplifier, it is highly recommended that the user verify the RF power levels seen by the various elements of the test setup. At high power levels a mistake could permanently damage the instrument. Refer to Figure 1.
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 General Overview Specifications Specifications Specifications for Option H85 are the same as those of the Standard Microwave E836xB PNA Series with Option UNL. The Option H85 is a modified version of Option UNL. This modification eliminates the bias tees from the Port 1 and Port 2 Source paths. The Option H85 basic arrangement is configured with PNA Options 014, 016, 022, 080, and 081.
General Overview Specifications Figure 1 6 E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Maximum Power Levels User’s and Service Guide Supplement
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Figure 2 General Overview Specifications Bypass Configuration and Major Assemblies User’s and Service Guide Supplement 7
General Overview Specifications E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 In the following diagrams a high power isolator or attenuator must be inserted at the Port 1 or Port 2 front panel jumper (CPLR THRU and SOURCE OUT ports) to protect the internal solid state transfer switch (30 dB isolation recommended), or if reverse isolation of the amplifier is less than 30 dB. Maximum power into the SOURCE OUT is 20 dBm. Optimum power level to all receivers is –12 dBm.
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Figure 4 High Power DUT One-way to Output Figure 5 High Power Two-way Configuration User’s and Service Guide Supplement General Overview Specifications 9
General Overview Making High Power Measurements With Option H85 E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Making High Power Measurements With Option H85 This section describes how to set up the analyzer to perform high power measurements. Analyzers equipped with the Option H85 can be configured to measure high power devices.
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 General Overview Making High Power Measurements With Option H85 Determining Power Levels Before continuing, save this state and set it up as the User Preset key. The User Preset Conditions can be found in the PNA Series Network Analyzer’s help menu. 4. Press [Menu/Dialog] then tab to Help. Select Network Analyzer Help. Type in User Preset, this will describe how to setup a User Preset.
General Overview Making High Power Measurements With Option H85 E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Additional Setup 12. Turn off the booster amplifier. 13. Connect the open port of the 20 dB coupler to the CPLR THRU connector on the front panel for Port 1. This can also be done on Port 2 if reverse parameters high power measurements are required. 14. Disconnect the REFERENCE SOURCE OUT and RCVR R1 IN jumper on the front panel.
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 General Overview Making High Power Measurements With Option H85 Selecting Power Ranges and Attenuator Settings 16. Select a power range that will not exceed the maximum estimated power level, but will force the DUT into compression. For example; if your booster amplifier has a gain of +15 dB and the DUT will compress if supplied with +15 dBm, then you would adjust the analyzer output power not to exceed 0 dBm.
General Overview Making High Power Measurements With Option H85 E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 18. Calculate the amount of attenuation needed between the analyzer's coupler and receivers so that you do not exceed the optimum receiver power level of –12 dBm. It will be necessary to take the following into consideration: • Receiver A will be coupled to the analyzer RF path that could receive power reflections as high as +10 dBm.
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 General Overview Making High Power Measurements With Option H85 Final Setup and Response Calibration 23. Verify that all of the power and attenuator settings are correct, and set the following measurement. Press [Menu/Dialog] then tab to Trace. In the pull down menu select Measure then S21. 24. Connect the test port cables of the analyzer to form a thru configuration. 25. Press [Menu/Dialog] then tab to Calibration.
General Overview Making High Power Measurements With Option H85 NOTE E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Ratio measurements, such as gain, will be correctly displayed. However, the displayed absolute power levels on the analyzer will not be correct. To correctly interpret power levels and the gain of the booster amplifier, the attenuator setting must be taken into consideration.
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 General Overview Making High Power Measurements With Option H85 Table 3 Watts to dBm Reference Table Linear (watts) Log (dBm) 0.001 +0 0.01 +10 0.
General Overview Service Information E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Service Information Servicing information can be found in the Agilent Technologies PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers E8362B, E8363B, E8364B Service Guide (E8364-90026). This guide can be found using the our web site at http://www.agilent.com/find/pna. Select he link Manuals & Guides and type E8364-90026 in the search field.
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 General Overview Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts NOTE Reference Designator Special options are built to order, so long lead times may be encountered when ordering replacement parts.
General Overview Safety and Regulatory Information E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Safety and Regulatory Information Introduction Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with safety markings and instructions before you operate the instrument. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards. Before Applying Power Verify that the product is configured to match the available main power source.
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 General Overview Safety and Regulatory Information Warnings WARNING The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
General Overview Safety and Regulatory Information WARNING E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only. Cautions CAUTION The CAUTION notice denotes a hazard.
E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 General Overview Safety and Regulatory Information Instrument Markings ! When you see this symbol on your instrument, you should refer to the instrument’s instruction manual for important information. This symbol indicates hazardous voltages. The laser radiation symbol is marked on products that have a laser output. This symbol indicates that the instrument requires alternating current (ac) input. The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community.
General Overview Contacting Agilent E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85 Contacting Agilent By internet, phone, or fax, get assistance with all your test and measurement needs. This information supersedes all prior contact information. Online assistance: www.agilent.
