Technical data

4 User’s and Service Guide Supplement
General Overview E8362B, E8363B and E8384B Option H85
Operation
CAUTION 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.
Accordingly, the following power level values are given:
NOTE Refer to your PNA specifications to optimize the power levels in the receivers.
NOTE We recommend that you do not operate components near damage or
maximum levels. The power levels should be kept at less than 3 dB,
preferably 6 dB, below damage and maximum levels.
Typeface Key Conventions
The following key conventions are used throughout this document.
• [HARDKEYS] are labeled front panel keys.
• SOFTKEYS are unlabeled key whose function is indicated on the instrument display.
Table 1 Power Levels
Test Setup Power Level
Max Recommended RF Level at A/B/R1/R2 Receivers – 12 dbm
Damage Level at A/B/R1/R2 Receivers +15 dbm
Max Recommended RF Level at Port 1, 2 Source
+0 dBm
Damage Level to Port 1, 2 Source Out
+20 dBm
Max Level to Port 1, 2 Test Ports +43 dBm @ 10 MHz to 40 GHz
Max Level to Port 1, 2 Test Ports
+40 dBm @ 40 GHz to 50 GHz
Max Level to Port 1, 2 CPLR THRU +43 dBm @ 10 MHz to 40 GHz
Max Level to Port 1, 2 CPLR THRU
+40 dBm @ 40 GHz to 50 GHz