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Chapter 4

Performance Tests

1. Conversion Loss

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20.Calculate the conversion loss (CL) of the 11974 with the equations given below.

If the power meter calibration factor is given in % or decimal form, for example, 93% or
0.93, then:

If the power meter correction factor is given in dB, then:

For Example:

then:

Record the conversion loss in

Table 4-7

on page 140.

NOTE

The conversion loss indicated on the 11974 calibration label includes the loss
in the IF cable. If another cable other than the specified cable is used, then
the loss in that cable must be compensated for when making amplitude
measurements.

21.Increase the frequency of the synthesized sweeper 500 MHz by pressing

⇑

22.Turn off the RF power on the synthesized sweeper by pressing

and zero the 432A

Power Meter, then turn the synthesized sweeper RF power back on again.

23.On the spectrum analyzer, press

CENTER FREQUENCY

⇑

to increase the spectrum

analyzer frequency.

CL = Power Meter Reading

−

log (Cal Factor)

−

SA Marker Amplitude

−

Coupling Factor

CL = Pwr Mtr R Pwr Mtr Correction Factor

−

SA Marker Amplitude

−

Coupling Factor

Power Meter Reading =

−

0.03 dBm

Cal Factor =

94.8%

Correction Factor =

0.23 dB

Spectrum Analyzer Reading =

−

44.78 dBm

Coupling Factor =

8.93 dB

Conversion Loss = (

−

0.03)

−

log(.948)

−

(

−

44.78 dBm)

−

8.93 dB = 36.05 dB

Conversion Loss = (

−

0.03) + (0.23 dB)

−

(

−

44.78 dBm)

−

8.93 dB = 36.05 dB.

Summary of Contents for 11974 Series

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Page 2: ...ser s Guide 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers Manufacturing Part Number 11974 90012 Supersedes 11974 90010 Printed in USA October 2003 Copyright 1992 1999 2001 2002 2003 Agilent Technologies Inc ...

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Page 6: ...mation 39 Reducing ESD Damage 40 Static Safe Accessories 41 Returning Equipment for Service 42 Sales and Service Offices 44 3 Operation What You ll Learn in this Chapter 48 11974Q Front Panel Features 50 11974Q Rear Panel Features 51 11974 60028 Front Panel Features 52 Operating Precautions 53 Maximum RF Input Level 53 Maximum LO Input Level 53 Electrostatic Discharge 53 Operating Hints 54 Prevent...

Page 7: ...zers 90 Preliminary Operation 90 Operation 92 General Description of 8561A 62A 62B External Mixing Functions 94 4 Performance Tests Introduction 98 Test Record Summary 99 Performance Test Procedures 100 Frequency Tracking Calibration with an 8566B Spectrum Analyzer 107 1 Conversion Loss 109 Description 109 Procedure 109 2 Image Rejection Test 114 Description 114 Procedure 114 3 Multiple Response R...

Page 8: ...7 General Information 1 General Information ...

Page 9: ...ons and characteristics tables Chapter 2 Installation describes power requirements spectrum analyzer compatibility installation requirements packaging information and the Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office listing Chapter 3 Operation describes operating precautions operating hints and complete operating procedures with the most commonly used spectrum analyzers Chapter 4 Performance Test...

Page 10: ...duces you to the 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers and provides other general information regarding the 11974 Series This chapter contains the following topics 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers Overview on page 10 Accessories Supplied on page 11 Specifications and Characteristics on page 14 Calibration Cycle on page 13 ...

Page 11: ...ectrum analyzer s sweep ramp and first local oscillator output The 11974 is packaged as an external module with flexible cables to the spectrum analyzer in order to facilitate connection to the waveguide device under test The tracking preselector of the 11974 based on barium hexa ferrite technology eliminates the image and multiple harmonic responses that clutter the spectrum display The tracking ...

Page 12: ...cription Part Number Ball Driver 3 32 inch 8710 1539 Wrench 5 16 inch 8710 0510 Alignment Tool 8710 0630 Four Standard 4 40 Screws for A band 3030 0221 Captive Screws for Q U and V bands 4 each 1390 0671 3 Cables with SMA m Connectors 1 0 m 5061 5458 1 Cable with BNC m Connectors 24 inches 8120 1839 1 Cable with BNC m Connectors 48 inches 8120 2582 1 Adapter with BNC f Connectors 1250 0080 1 Stand...

Page 13: ...mplete serial number available to ensure that you are obtaining the most complete and accurate information possible The serial number label is attached to the rear of the 11974 The serial number has two parts the prefix the first four numbers and a letter and the suffix the last five numbers See Figure 1 2 The first four numbers of the prefix are a code identifying the date of the last major desig...

Page 14: ... 13 General Information Calibration Cycle General Information Calibration Cycle Use the performance tests in Chapter 4 every 12 months to check the unit against the specifications listed in Table 1 1 on page 15 ...

Page 15: ...55 C One year calibration cycle Environmental requirements met Connections to the host spectrum analyzer are made with one length of coax cable part number 5061 5458 The 11974 is used with the following spectrum analyzers E4440A E4446A E4448A PSA Series with Option AYZ installed E4407A with Option AYZ installed 8560 Series 71000C with 70907B External Mixer Interface Module 8566B with 11975A Amplif...

Page 16: ...MHz 200 MHz Min 80 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz AMPLITUDE MEASUREMENT RANGE Displayed Average Noise Level Host Spectrum Analyzers 8566B 11975A 71000C 70907B PSA Series E4440A RBW 10 Hz 11974A 11974Q 11974U 11974V Option 001 11974A 11974Q 11974U 11974V Host Spectrum Analyzers 8560 Series Portable Spectrum Analyzers RBW 300 Hz 11974A 11974Q 11974U 11974V Option 001 11974A 11974Q 11974U 11974V 111 dBm...

Page 17: ...560 Series Portable Spectrum Analyzers 11974A 11974Q 11974U 11974V 0 C to 55 C 2 3 dB max 2 3 dB max 2 6 dB max 4 5 dB max 20 C to 30 C 1 0 dB max 1 0 dB max 1 1 dB max 2 0 dB max Image Rejection Image positioned 2x fIF above tuned response Host Spectrum Analyzers 8566B 11975A 71000C 70907B PSA Series E4440A 11974A 11974Q 11974U 11974V 50 to 67 GHz 11974V 67 to 75 GHz Host Spectrum Analyzers 8560 ...

Page 18: ...4 applied signal 50 to 67 GHz 11974V N 14 applied signal 67 to 75 GHz 63 dBc max 60 dBc max 60 dBc max 60 dBc max 55 dBc max a Multiple response displayed frequency f RF due to input signal f RF where N Band Harmonic number N Unwanted Harmonic N 2 N 1 N 1 N 2 fIF 321 4 MHz for 8566B and 71000C Spectrum Analyzers 310 7 MHz for 8560 Series Portable Spectrum Analyzers Table 1 1 11974 Specifications C...

Page 19: ...elow Temperature Non operating Operating Relative Humidity Altitude Non operating Operating Maximum Vibration Level 5 Hz to 55 Hz Maximum Shock 40 C to 75 C 0 C to 55 C 95 5 up to 30 C 12 195 m 40 000 feet 3 048 m 10 000 feet 2 g 30 g Electromagnetic Compatibility Meets radiated and conducted emissions of MIL STD 461B Part 7 methods CE03 Air Force and RE02 FTZ 26 527 79 Table 1 1 11974 Specificati...

Page 20: ...ence to the harmonic numbers listed below 11974A n 8 11974Q n 10 11974U n 10 11974V n 14 26 5 GHz to 40 GHz 33 GHz to 50 GHz 40 GHz to 60 GHz 50 GHz to 75 GHz AMPLITUDE MEASUREMENT RANGE Frequency Response uncorrected With respect to mean value of Conversion Loss chart 11974A 11974Q 11974U 11974V 4 5 dB max 4 0 dB max 4 0 dB max 4 0 dB max 1 dB Gain Compression RF Input for 1 dB increase in conver...

Page 21: ...r to Figure 1 3 on page 23 Figure 1 4 on page 24 Figure 1 5 on page 25 and Figure 1 6 on page 26 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS RF Input Waveguide Size Flange Type 11974A 11974Q 11974U 11974V Maximum RF Input Level CW Peak or Average Match at peak of preselector Size WR 28 WR 22 WR 19 WR 15 25 dBm 3 0 1 Flange UG 599 U UG 383 U UG 383 U M UG 385 U LO Input Connector Type Frequency Range 11974A 11974Q 11974U 1...

Page 22: ... 150 MHz Tune Span Input Connector Type Sensitivity Spectrum Analyzer Type PSEL PK DAC at mid value 8566B 11975A 8560 Series Portable Spectrum Analyzer 71000 70907B E4407B PSA Series Input Impedance BNC f 2 V GHz fLO 0 32 V 1 5 V GHz fLO 0 21 V 1 5 V GHz fLO V 20 kΩ min Power Supply 11974 60028 Output Input Power Consumption 50 V 0 6 A 15 V 0 2 A 100 110 220 240 V ac 47 Hz to 63 Hz 130 VA max Tabl...

Page 23: ...s General Information GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Weight 11974 Series 11974 60028 Preselector Power Supply 14 3 kg 6 5 lb 26 2 kg 11 9 lb Size 11974 Series 11974 60028 Preselector Power Supply Length A Width B Height C 210 2 mm 84 7 mm 101 5 mm 346 1 mm 212 7 mm 133 4 mm ...

Page 24: ...Chapter 1 23 General Information Specifications and Characteristics General Information Figure 1 3 11974A Minimum System Dynamic Range ...

Page 25: ...24 Chapter1 General Information Specifications and Characteristics General Information Figure 1 4 11974Q Minimum System Dynamic Range ...

Page 26: ...Chapter 1 25 General Information Specifications and Characteristics General Information Figure 1 5 11974U Minimum System Dynamic Range ...

Page 27: ...26 Chapter1 General Information Specifications and Characteristics General Information Figure 1 6 11974V Minimum System Dynamic Range ...

Page 28: ...27 Installation 2 Installation ...

Page 29: ...s chapter contains the following topics Spectrum Analyzer Compatibility on page 29 Initial Inspection on page 31 Preparing the 11974 for Use on page 32 Power Requirements on page 33 Setting the Line Voltage Selector Switch on page 33 Using a Conversion Loss Data Disk with the ESA or PSA Series Analyzers on page 38 Electrostatic Discharge Information on page 39 Returning Equipment for Service on pa...

Page 30: ...PECTRUM ANALYZER Model S N Prefix Compatibility 8560A 3003A 8560A K74 Upgrade Kit required 4 cannot be used with option 002 8560A 3003A Fully compatible with non option 002 8560E EC all Fully compatible with non option 002 8561A all 8561A K74 Upgrade Kit required 1 5 8561B 3003A 8561B K74 Upgrade Kit required 4 8561B 3003A Fully compatible 8561E EC all Fully compatible 8562A B all 8562A K74 Upgrad...

Page 31: ...ials and instructions for hardware modifications and an operating procedure update for the 11974 2 Mixer bias capability is converted to preselector peak resulting in activation of a preselector peaking with the BIAS PEAK function Sweep times must be manually controlled in wide spans to avoid over sweeping the preselector 3 70900 Local Oscillator firmware hardware requirements Firmware Date Code Y...

Page 32: ...ies Sales and Service Offices listed on page 45 Show any container or cushioning materials damages to the carrier The Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office will arrange for repair or replacement without waiting for a claim settlement The shipping container and cushioning materials are shown in Figure 2 3 on page 43 and Figure 2 4 on page 44 Instructions for repackaging the 11974 are includ...

Page 33: ... ambient temperature outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts then forced convection must be used The 11974 must be properly connected to one of the compatible spectrum analyzers listed in Table 2 1 on page 29 Use the next four se...

Page 34: ...ikely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited Setting the Line Voltage Selector Switch The 11974 60028 Preselector Power Supply contains the voltage selector switch for the 11974 Set the power supply s rear panel voltage selector switch to the line voltage range 100 120 220 or 240 V corresponding to the available ac voltage Refer to Figure 2 1 on page 34 Table 2 2 O...

Page 35: ... container located inside the rear panel power connector module of the 11974 60028 Preselector Power Supply When replacing a fuse be sure that the arrows on the container match the direction of the arrows on the power connector door Refer to Figure 2 1 on page 34 100 V to 120 V Operation 1 A 250 V UL CSA TIME DELAY part number 2110 0674 for use in the United States 220 V to 240 V Operation 0 5 A 2...

Page 36: ...wer cable plug only into a socket outlet that has a protective earth contact Do not defeat the earth grounding protection by using an extension cable power cable or auto transformer Make sure its common terminal is connected to the protective earth contact of the power source socket Various power cables are available to connect the power supply to the types of ac power outlets unique to specific g...

Page 37: ...0 79 200 78 Gray Gray Option 901 Argentina Australia New Zealand Mainland China 8120 1378 8120 1521 Straight NEMA 5 15P 90 203 80 203 80 Jade Gray Jade Gray Option 903 United States Canada Brazil Colombia Mexico Philippines Saudi Arabia Taiwan 8120 4753 8120 4754 Straight NEMA 5 15P 90 229 90 229 90 Gray Gray Option 918 Japan 8120 1689 8120 1692 Straight CEE 7 VII 90 200 78 200 78 Mint Gray Mint G...

Page 38: ...78 Mint Gray Mint Gray Option 917 South Africa India 8120 5182 8120 5181 Straight SI 32 90 200 78 200 78 Jade Gray Jade Gray Option 919 Israel a E earth ground L line and N neutral b Plug identifier numbers describe the plug only The part number is for the com plete cable assembly Table 2 3 Power Cables Continued Plug Type a Cable Part Number Plug b Description Length cm in Cable Color For Use in ...

Page 39: ...a from a table Loading Data 1 Insert the conversion loss data disk from the factory or your own into the floppy drive of the analyzer 2 Press File then Load 3 Press Type More then select Corrections 4 Press Directory Select highlight drive A then press Directory Select again 5 Use the down arrow to select the file The factory supplied disk has a file with the OTH extension which places the data in...

Page 40: ... components should be done at a static safe workstation Figure 2 2 shows an example of a static safe workstation Two types of ESD protection are shown a conductive table mat and wrist strap combination and b conductive floor mat and heel strap combination The two types must be used together to ensure adequate ESD protection Refer to Table 2 4 on page 41 for a list of static safe accessories and th...

Page 41: ...sopropyl alcohol and 20 percent deionized water This procedure should be performed at a static safe workstation WARNING Isopropyl alcohol is extremely flammable causes irritation may cause eye damage and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled It may be harmful if absorbed through the skin Keep away from heat sparks and flame Avoid contact with eyes skin clothing Avoid breathing vapor Keep in tightly c...

Page 42: ...ncludes 3M static control mat 0 6 m 1 2 m 2 ft 4 ft and 4 6 cm 15 ft ground wire The wrist strap and wrist strap cord are not included They must be ordered separately 9300 0980 Wrist strap cord 1 5 m 5 ft 9300 1383 Wrist strap color black stainless steel without cord has four adjustable links and a 7 mm post type connection 9300 1169 ESD heel strap reusable 6 to 12 months ...

Page 43: ...nt c Name and telephone number of technical contact person d Return address e Model number of returned equipment f Full serial number of returned equipment g List of any accessories returned with equipment 2 To help prevent damage during transit pack the equipment in the appropriate packaging materials as shown in Figure 2 3 on page 43 and Figure 2 4 on page 44 Original shipping materials or equiv...

Page 44: ...ong nylon adhesive tape 4 Mark the shipping container FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE to ensure careful handling 5 Retain copies of all shipping papers Figure 2 3 Packaging Materials for 11974 Series Item Qty Part Number Description 1 1 9211 5594 Corrugated Outer Carton 2 1 5180 7865 Foam Pads set 3 1 5180 7885 Corrugated Pad ...

Page 45: ...rldwide support for Agilent Technologies products To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts contact the nearest office listed on page 45 In any correspondence always provide essential information which includes model numbers serial numbers or assembly part numbers Item Qty Part Number Description 1 1 9211 4893 Corrugated Outer Carton 2 1 5180 7809 Foam Pads set 3 1 9220 4421 Co...

Page 46: ...426 56 7840 Australia tel 1 800 629 485 fax 61 3 9210 5947 Singapore tel 1 800 375 8100 fax 65 836 0252 Malaysia tel 1 800 828 848 fax 1 800 801 664 Philippines tel 632 8426802 tel PLDT subscriber only 1 800 16510170 fax 632 8426809 fax PLDT subscriber only 1 800 16510288 Thailand tel outside Bangkok 088 226 008 tel within Bangkok 662 661 3999 fax 66 1 661 3714 Hong Kong tel 800 930 871 fax 852 25...

Page 47: ...46 Chapter2 Installation Returning Equipment for Service Installation ...

Page 48: ...47 Operation 3 Operation ...

Page 49: ...Spur Searches on page 54 Remote Location of an 11974 on page 55 RF Port Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR Effects on page 57 Dynamic Range Optimization on page 57 Preliminary Operation for Each Spectrum Analyzer Compatibility Reference lists all compatible spectrum analyzers with the 11974 Series and defines any requirements necessary Equipment Connection lists all input and output connections for ...

Page 50: ...ter band for operation Amplitude Calibration allows you to enter in conversion loss values for your specific operating frequency Each 11974 band is individually characterized and labeled at the factory with a calibration chart of its conversion loss versus frequency Preselector Peaking or Centering quickly maximizes the amplitude accuracy of a signal of interest ...

Page 51: ...eries mixer consists of an RF input port flange and two flange clamps The following table lists the RF input port flange types Table 3 1 RF Input Port Flange Types Model Size Flange Type 11974Aa a Refer to Table 1 2 for the ratings of these input and output connectors WR 28 UG599 U 11974Qa WR 22 UG383U 11974Ua WR 19 UG383 U M 11974Va WR 15 UG385U ...

Page 52: ...requires a BNC type cable and receives the TUNE SPAN sweep output from the spectrum analyzer a LO IN requires an SMA type cable and receives the first LO output from the spectrum analyzer a 33 GHz SET is the low end of the band adjustment for mating the 11974 to the spectrum analyzer This adjustment frequency directly corresponds to the low end frequency of each band 50 GHz SET is the high end of ...

Page 53: ...Front Panel Features Operation 11974 60028 Front Panel Features Figure 3 3 11974 60028 Front Panel OUTPUT PRESELECTOR POWER provides power for the 11974 Preselector RF Mixer LINE switch applies power to the OUTPUT PRESELECTOR POWER jack ...

Page 54: ... Maximum LO Input Level The maximum LO input level is 18 dBm Care should be taken when using the 11975A Microwave Amplifier as an LO booster for the 8566B Spectrum Analyzer or when using the 11975A for remote location connections with the 11974 Series CAUTION When using an 11975A Amplifier with an 11974 the rear panel ALC switch must be set to the ON position and the OUTPUT POWER LEVEL set to the ...

Page 55: ... at these precise frequencies The frequency of the image response can be found in Table 1 1 on page 15 and the frequencies of the multiple responses can be found in Table 1 2 on page 19 Listed below are the symptoms of errors caused by peaking on image or multiple responses Large amplitude errors for the large signals after peaking or centering on a suspected small DUT spur which is actually an un...

Page 56: ... LO cables may become quite long To supply the LO power insert an 11975A Amplifier at the 11974 location Refer to Figure 3 4 on page 56 To provide the proper input power level for the 11975A Amplifier a coax attenuator is also required at the input of the 11975A such that the sum of the loss of the extended LO cable and the attenuator value add up to a range of 9 11 dB at 6 GHz Set the OUTPUT POWE...

Page 57: ...56 Chapter3 Operation Operating Hints Operation Figure 3 4 Setup Configuration for Remote Location of an 11974 ...

Page 58: ...outside of their operating frequency range One measurement example in which VSWR effects should be minimized is when searching for spurious signals in an oscillator To improve the accuracy of the measurement use an 365 Series waveguide isolator included in Option 001 or an attenuator at the RF port of the 11974 to reduce this particular VSWR effect Dynamic Range Optimization An attenuator at the R...

Page 59: ...458 11974 IF OUT to 8566B IF INPUT SMA cable 5061 5458 11974 TUNE IN to 8566B SWEEP TUNE OUT BNC cable 8120 1839 BNC f f adapter 1250 0080 BNC cable 8120 2582 11974 POWER SUPPLY to 11974 60028 PRESELECTOR POWER 8566B 1ST LO OUTPUT to 11975A INPUT SMA cable 5061 5458 CAUTION When you are using an 11975A Amplifier with an 11974 you must set the amplifier rear panel ALC switch to ON before you connec...

Page 60: ...e anytime the 11974 is connected to a different spectrum analyzer Periodically check the calibration 1 Set the 11974 rear panel switches 8566B and LEDS to the ON position and the other two switches to the OFF position to properly scale the tune ramp of the analyzer 2 Set the spectrum analyzer to the appropriate millimeter band by using the following key sequence for the appropriate mixer for an 11...

Page 61: ... 33 0 GHz for an 11974U 40 0 GHz for an 11974V 50 0 GHz 6 On the rear panel of the 11974 adjust the corresponding potentiometer for the mixer listed below until one or both of the green LEDs are lit for an 11974A 26 5 GHz SET for an 11974Q 33 0 GHz SET for an 11974U 40 0 GHz SET for an 11974V 50 0 GHz SET 7 Change the spectrum analyzer center frequency to the high end of the band as indicated belo...

Page 62: ...n The 8566B uses a single point conversion loss factor per band The conversion loss number is saved with an instrument preset when the band is exited and with the SAVE and RECALL functions Enter the conversion loss at the desired frequency from either the calibration label on the bottom of the 11974 or the supplied calibration sheet using the following key sequences 1 SHIFT 5 and MHz 2 Enter the c...

Page 63: ...AC provides a vernier offset to the TUNE SPAN to account for slight preselector mistracking with time temperature and so on For the 0 to 63 DAC number range the frequency range is approximately n times 46 MHz where n is the harmonic number The DAC number is saved with instrument preset IP but it is not saved using the SAVE RECALL function or with a learn string SHIFT 5 MHz calls CONVERSION LOSS to...

Page 64: ...tructions will be obvious Compatibility Reference Refer to Chapter 2 Installation on page 27 for information relating to 71000 Series Modular Spectrum Analyzer System compatibility with the 11974 Series Equipment Connection Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3 6 and use the following checklist to verify the connections 11974 LO IN to 70907B LO OUTPUT SMA cable 5061 5458 11974 IF OUT to 70907...

Page 65: ...key sequence MENU State select input IN n EM Model Number 1 NOTE If the State key is not available when you press MENU skip configuration step 2 3 Select the frequency band of operation by using the following key sequence State ext mixer fulband KAQUVE Press the softkey for the appropriate frequency band INSTR PRESET will reset this to the default active input see INSTR PRESET on page 68 4 Initial...

Page 66: ... for the mixer listed below until one or both of the green LEDs are lit for an 11974A 26 5 GHz SET for an 11974Q 33 0 GHz SET for an 11974U 40 0 GHz SET for an 11974V 50 0 GHz SET c Change the spectrum analyzer center frequency to the stop frequency value indicated below then save this setting in an unused register for an 11974A 40 GHz for an 11974Q 50 GHz for an 11974U 60 GHz for an 11974V 75 GHz...

Page 67: ...ve band selection key sequence must be used to enter the external mixing band of operation Do not enter in the center frequency of the band directly Amplitude Calibration for a Single Frequency Enter the conversion loss at the desired frequency from either the calibration label on the bottom of the 11974 or the supplied calibration sheet by using the following key sequence State ext mixer CONV LOS...

Page 68: ...ctrum analyzer frequency range The ext mixer softkey can be found under the State firmkey fulband KAQUVE PRESEL PEAK fulband WFDGYJ PRESEL DAC CONV LOSS fulband KAQUVE and fulband WFDGYJ specify the frequency range for measurements made with external mixers Twelve frequency bands are available Table 3 2 lists the start and stop frequencies of each band and also shows which local oscillator harmoni...

Page 69: ...reselector and store a new value in the preselector DAC When measuring frequency spans greater than 0 Hz the analyzer must be swept several times to peak the preselector Thus the analyzer requires several minutes to peak the preselector when measuring with slow sweep times To execute the peaking function quickly change the span to either 0 Hz or such that the sweep time is approximately 100 ms bef...

Page 70: ...y pairs are stored in internal memory The remote commands DISPOSE ALL FORMAT PERASE and DISPOSE AMP COR erase the amplitude correction pairs from memory NOTE DISPOSE ALL FORMAT and PERASE erases much more then the amplitude correction pairs from memory Do not use these commands without referring to the programmer s manual for the 70000 and 70900B to determine their effect on instrument programming...

Page 71: ...specifies that an LF terminates the individual string entry Returned values are in the format where the frequency in Hz is listed first followed by the conversion loss in dB See the following example Point 1 50 00000000E 9 46 1 Point 2 52 00000000E 9 46 7 Point 3 53 00000000E 9 47 2 Point 4 Point 5 Point 6 Point 7 Point 8 Point 9 Point 10 Returned values are 0 0 when AMPCOR is set to OFF To dispos...

Page 72: ...to retrofit requirements for 8561B and 8560A Spectrum Analyzers Equipment Connections Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3 7 on page 71 and use the following checklist to verify the connections 11974 LO IN to the analyzer 1ST LO OUTPUT SMA 5061 5458 11974 IF OUT to the analyzer IF INPUT SMA 5061 5458 11974 TUNE IN to the analyzer J8 LO SWP 0 5V GHz OUTPUT BNC cable 8120 1839 BNC f f adapter ...

Page 73: ...FIG and setting EXT MXR PRE UNPR to PRE 3 Set the LO tuning sensitivity as follows For the 8564E or 8565E press AUX CTRL REAR PANEL and setting V GHz 25 50 to 50 For all other analyzers press AUX CTRL REAR PANEL and 5 V GHz FAV 4 Enter the full band selection mode by using the following key sequence AUX CTRL EXTERNAL MIXER FULL BAND Use the or key until the desired band is reached 5 Set the spectr...

Page 74: ... the repetitive nature of this procedure it may be helpful to save the center frequency settings in unused state registers as indicated in step 9 and step 11 10 Set the spectrum analyzer center frequency by pressing FREQUENCY CENTER FREQ and entering the corresponding value for the mixer listed below then save this setting in an unused register for an 11974A 26 5 GHz for an 11974Q 33 0 GHz for an ...

Page 75: ...ments Operation Band Selection 1 If necessary configure the analyzer for a preselected external mixer by pressing CONFIG and setting EXT MXR PRE UNPR to PRE 2 Set the LO tuning sensitivity as follows For the 8564E or 8565G press AUX CTRL REAR PANEL and setting V GHz 25 50 to 50 For all other analyzers press AUX CTRL REAR PANEL and 5 V GHz FAV 3 If necessary mate the 11974 to the spectrum analyzer ...

Page 76: ...next preset frequency by pressing and enter the conversion loss of the indicated frequency Continue until the highest frequency is reached then use the and keys to scan through the frequencies to verify or edit the conversion loss values entered NOTE For V band it may be necessary to first use the following key sequence to initialize the average of the conversion loss versus frequency table near t...

Page 77: ...quency when 0 5V GHz FAV is selected The 1 5 V GHz of the LO frequency definition is required for the 11974 Series preselected external mixers EXTERNAL MIXER accesses a menu of functions that allow you to extend the frequency range using external mixers These functions are described below FULL BAND allows you to select a commonly used frequency band above 18 GHz These bands are shown in Table 3 3 ...

Page 78: ...he default flatness values To view the correction connect a 310 7 MHz signal of a known amplitude approximately 30 dBm to the IF input and set the analyzer to sweep the associated band Table 3 3 Flatness Points and Conversion Losses for Frequencies above 18 GHz Frequency Band Frequency Range GHz Number of Flatness Points Point Spacing Default Conversion Loss K 18 0 to 26 5 6 2 GHz 30 dB A 26 5 to ...

Page 79: ...to be displayed in the active function block If no marker is active pressing PRESEL MAN ADJ automatically activates a marker at the peak When the tracking number is displayed in the active function block it can be changed using the data keys the step keys or the knob This tracking number ranges from 0 to 255 It is initialized to 128 when entering the external mixer mode of operation or whenever th...

Page 80: ...ion block and in the upper right corner of the display To move the marker use either the knob the step keys or the data keys The marker reads data from the currently active trace An active trace is one in either the clear write or max hold mode this may be either trace A or trace B If both traces are active or if both traces are in view mode the marker reads data from trace A PEAK SEARCH places a ...

Page 81: ... analyzer The E4407B is used in the following procedure Equipment Connection Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3 8 and use the following checklist to verify the connections 11974 LO IN to E4407B LO OUTPUT SMA cable 5061 5458 11974 IF OUT to E4407B IF INPUT SMA cable 5061 5458 11974 TUNE IN to E4407B Preselector Tune Output BNC cable 8120 1839 BNC f f adapter 1250 0080 BNC cable 8120 2582 11...

Page 82: ...re available 4 Set the Presel Adjust to 0 MHz by pressing AMPLITUDE Presel Adjust 0 MHz 5 Set the analyzer to zero span by pressing SPAN Zero Span 6 Set the analyzer center frequency by pressing FREQUENCY Center Freq and enter the corresponding value for the appropriate mixer Refer to Table 3 4 On the rear panel of the Agilent 11974 adjust the corresponding potentiometer until one or both of the g...

Page 83: ...put Input Mixer Ext Mix Band 33 50 GHz Q Amplitude Calibration 1 Enter the conversion loss versus frequency data from one of three sources From a Conversion Loss Data Disk supplied with your mixer See Using a Conversion Loss Data Disk with the ESA or PSA Series Analyzers on page 38 Data from the calibration sheet supplied with your mixer From conversion loss data located on the mixer body label Se...

Page 84: ...ation process the preselector must be adjusted at each frequency of interest Before making final amplitude measurements with the analyzer perform the following a Place a marker on the signal of interest b Press SPAN Span Zoom 10 MHz to zoom in on the signal c Press AMPLITUDE Presel Center The final amplitude measurement can now be read out with the marker See Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 ...

Page 85: ...sion loss data for the mixer in use These values are listed on the mixer or a calibration sheet that is supplied with the mixer More correction points entered across the band in use will improve frequency response accuracy Up to 200 points may be defined for each set 3 Once the desired correction points are entered press Return Correction On to activate correction set Other This will also turn cor...

Page 86: ...Figure 3 11 and use the following checklist to verify the connections 11974 LO IN to the LO OUTPUT of the PSA SMA cable 5061 5458 11974 IF OUT to the IF INPUT of the PSA SMA cable 5061 5458 11974 TUNE IN to the PRE SEL TUNE OUT of the PSA BNC cable 8120 1839 BNC f f adapter 1250 0080 BNC cable 8120 2582 11974 POWER SUPPLY to 11974 60028 PRESELECTOR POWER Figure 3 11 11974 Connections Using an E444...

Page 87: ...V bands are available 4 Press Mixer Config Mixer Type Presel 5 Set the Presel Adjust to 0 MHz by pressing AMPLITUDE Presel Adjust 0 MHz 6 Set the analyzer to zero span by pressing SPAN Zero Span 7 Set the analyzer center frequency by pressing FREQUENCY Center Freq and enter the corresponding value for the appropriate mixer Refer to Table 3 6 On the rear panel of the Agilent 11974 adjust the corres...

Page 88: ...Hz to view a 40 GHz 15 dBm signal Input Output Input Mixer Ext Mix Band 33 50 GHz Q Amplitude Calibration 1 Enter the conversion loss versus frequency data from one of three sources From a Conversion Loss Data Disk supplied with your mixer See Using a Conversion Loss Data Disk with the ESA or PSA Series Analyzers on page 38 Data from the calibration sheet supplied with your mixer From conversion l...

Page 89: ...cess the preselector must be adjusted at each frequency of interest Before making final amplitude measurements with the analyzer perform the following a Place a marker on the signal of interest b Press SPAN Span Zoom 10 MHz to zoom in on the signal c Press AMPLITUDE Presel Center The final amplitude measurement can now be read out with the marker See Figure 3 13 Figure 3 13 ...

Page 90: ... data for the mixer in use These values are listed on the mixer or a calibration sheet that is supplied with the mixer More correction points entered across the band in use will improve frequency response accuracy Up to 200 points may be defined for each set 3 Once the desired correction points are entered press Return Correction On to activate correction set Other This will also turn corrections ...

Page 91: ...installed Equipment Connections Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3 14 on page 90 and use the following checklist to verify the connections 11974 LO IN to the analyzer 1ST LO OUTPUT SMA 5061 5458 11974 IF OUT to the analyzer IF INPUT SMA 5061 5458 11974 TUNE IN to the analyzer J11 PSEL TUNE BNC cable 8120 1839 BNC f f adapter 1250 0080 BNC cable 8120 2582 11974 POWER SUPPLY to 11974 60028 P...

Page 92: ...e following key sequence FREQUENCY OFFSET Enter 621 4 and terminate with MHz An F should appear at the left side of the display screen to indicate that an offset is applied 4 Set the spectrum analyzer to zero span by pressing SPAN ZERO SPAN NOTE Due to the repetitive nature of this procedure it may be helpful to save the center frequency settings in unused state registers as indicated in step 5 an...

Page 93: ...frequencies without any additional adjustments Operation Band Selection 1 If necessary mate the 11974 to the spectrum analyzer being used for preselected external mixing by using the Frequency Tracking Calibration procedure above 2 Use the following key sequence to enter the external mixing mode and to select the desired band of operation EXT FULL BAND Use the or key until the desired band is reac...

Page 94: ...cy is reached then use the and keys to scan through the frequencies to verify or edit the conversion loss values entered NOTE For V band it may be necessary to first use the following key sequence to initialize the average of the conversion loss versus frequency table near the values for this band EXT AMPTD CORRECT AVERAGE CNV LOSS Enter 47 and terminate with dB Preselector Peaking There is no PRE...

Page 95: ...ows you to enter new conversion loss data In a full frequency band such as A band the mean conversion loss is defined as the minimum loss plus the maximum loss for that band divided by two To change the maximum and minimum values use the CNV LOSS VS FREQ softkey Any change to the average conversion loss also affects the flatness data which is described below The default conversion loss value for e...

Page 96: ...ated by the MARKER DELTA softkey under the Marker menus If one marker is already on no operation takes place If two markers are on as in MARKER DELTA mode pressing MARKER DELTA deletes the anchor marker and makes the active one the new single marker The marker reads the amplitude and the frequency or relative time when the frequency span equals 0 Hz and displays these values in the active function...

Page 97: ...96 Chapter3 Operation Using 8561A 62A 62B Spectrum Analyzers Operation ...

Page 98: ...97 Performance Tests 4 Performance Tests ...

Page 99: ... and for periodic evaluation The tests verify the specifications listed for the 11974 Series in Table 1 1 on page 15 Test equipment required for the performance tests is listed in the following tables 11974A Table 4 1 on page 101 11974Q Table 4 2 on page 102 11974U Table 4 3 on page 103 11974V Table 4 4 on page 104 You may use test instruments other than those listed provided their performance equ...

Page 100: ...lated as the root sum square of the error terms A test record summary has been provided for each band therefore use the appropriate pages in Table 4 6 for your band Data tables Table 4 7 on page 140 Table 4 8 on page 143 Table 4 9 on page 144 Table 4 10 on page 146 and Table 4 11 on page 146 immediately follow the performance test record summary Make copies of these tables and use them as workshee...

Page 101: ...lowed by a general description of the test and any special instructions or problem areas Appropriate test setup illustrations are included in this section and are referenced in the test procedures NOTE The performance test procedures must be performed in the order that they appear 1 Conversion Loss on page 109 2 Image Rejection Test on page 114 3 Multiple Response Rejection Test on page 118 4 Disp...

Page 102: ... is a set of modification instructions This modification procedure will enable you to properly convert your 8340A to a 0 5 V GHz output Amplifier Frequency Range 3 to 5 GHz Output Level 16 dBm leveled 11975A Amplifier 15 dB gain from 13 25 to 20 GHz Compatible with mm wave source module Non harmonic spurious 50 dBc 8349B Power Meter Compatible with thermistor mount 432A Thermistor Mount SWR 2 0 fr...

Page 103: ...with thermistor mount 432A Thermistor Mount SWR 2 0 from 33 to 50 GHz Hughes 45772H 1100 Power Sensor SWR 1 2 at 5 GHz 8481A Power Meter Compatible with power sensor 436A Directional Coupler Coupling 10 dB Directivity 40 dB Primary line SWR 1 05 Auxiliary arm SWR 1 1 Q752C Isolator Insertion Loss 1 6 dB Isolation 25 dB SWR 1 4 Q365A Millimeter Wave Source Module Output power 2 dBm leveled Output S...

Page 104: ...with thermistor mount 432A Thermistor mount SWR 2 0 from 40 to 60 GHz Hughes 45773H 1100 Power Sensor SWR 1 2 at 5 GHz 8481A Power Meter Compatible with power sensor 436A Directional Coupler Coupling 10 dB Directivity 39 dB Primary line SWR 1 06 Auxiliary arm SWR 1 1 U752C Isolator Insertion Loss 1 8 dB Isolation 25 dB SWR 1 4 U365A Millimeter Wave Source Module Output power 2 dBm leveled Output S...

Page 105: ... GHz Output level 16 dBm leveled 11975A Amplifier 15 dB gain from 13 to 20 GHz Compatible with mm wave source module Non harmonic spurious 50 dBc 8349B Power Meter Compatible with thermistor mount 432A Thermistor Mount SWR 2 0 from 50 to 75 GHz Hughes 45774H 1100 Power Sensor SWR 1 2 at 5 GHz 8481A Power Meter Compatible with power sensor 436A Directional Coupler Coupling 10 dB Directivity 36 dB P...

Page 106: ...essories for All Bands Accessory Critical Specifications Recommended Model Adapter 1 required SMA f to Type N f 1250 1772 Adapter 1 required Type N m to APC 3 5 f 1250 1744 Cables 3 required Connectors SMA m 5061 5458 Cable 1 required Connectors APC 3 5 m 11500E Cables 5 required Connectors BNC m 10503A ...

Page 107: ...106 Chapter4 Performance Tests Performance Test Procedures Performance Tests Figure 4 1 Performance Tests Setup ...

Page 108: ... the test setup If the ALC switch is left in the OFF position the amplifier output power is high enough to destroy the mixer diodes 2 Connect the SWEEP TUNE OUT of the spectrum analyzer to the TUNE IN of the 11974 3 Set the 11974 rear panel switches 8566B and LEDS to the ON position and the 8563A 61B 60A and 70907B switches to the OFF position for the 11974 to properly scale the tune ramp of the a...

Page 109: ...or an 11974U 40 0 GHz Set for an 11974V 50 0 GHz Set 9 Change the spectrum analyzer center frequency to the high end of the band as indicated below then save this setting in an unused register for an 11974A 40 GHz for an 11974Q 50 GHz for an 11974U 60 GHz for an 11974V 75 GHz 10 On the rear panel of the 11974 adjust the corresponding potentiometer for the mixer listed below until one or both of th...

Page 110: ... then zero and calibrate the 436A Power Meter 3 Set the spectrum analyzer controls as follows SHIFT selects U Band FREQUENCY SPAN 0 Hz CENTER FREQUENCY sets the LO frequency to 5 0 GHz 50 3 GHz CAUTION When you are using an 11975A Amplifier with an 11974 you must set the amplifier rear panel ALC switch to ON before you connect the amplifier to the test setup If the ALC switch is left in the OFF po...

Page 111: ... pressing SHIFT START FREQ and then press the following keys on the synthesized sweeper for the appropriate band listed below for an 11974A 2 Hz for an 11974Q 3 Hz for an 11974U 3 Hz for an 11974V 4 Hz 10 Set the synthesized sweeper for a CW signal at the frequency listed below for an 11974A 26 5 GHz for an 11974Q 33 0 GHz for an 11974U 40 0 GHz for an 11974V 50 0 GHz 11 Set the synthesized sweepe...

Page 112: ... 55 dBm 17 Set the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer by pressing CENTER FREQUENCY and entering the corresponding value for the appropriate band listed below for an 11974A 26 5 GHz for an 11974Q 33 GHz for an 11974U 40 GHz for an 11974V 50 GHz 18 On the spectrum analyzer press MARKER PEAK SEARCH and PRESEL PEAK 19 Record the following values in Table 4 7 on page 140 Marker Frequency Marker ...

Page 113: ...for when making amplitude measurements 21 Increase the frequency of the synthesized sweeper 500 MHz by pressing CW 22 Turn off the RF power on the synthesized sweeper by pressing RF and zero the 432A Power Meter then turn the synthesized sweeper RF power back on again 23 On the spectrum analyzer press CENTER FREQUENCY to increase the spectrum analyzer frequency CL Power Meter Reading 10 log Cal Fa...

Page 114: ...ess MARKER PEAK SEARCH and PRESEL PEAK 25 Repeat step 19 through step 24 until data has been recorded for the appropriate maximum frequency listed below for an 11974A 40 GHz for an 11974Q 50 GHz for an 11974U 60 GHz for an 11974V 75 GHz 26 Record the Maximum Conversion Loss in Table 4 7 on page 140 ...

Page 115: ... cable to the OUTPUT of the amplifier 2 Connect the 8481A Power Sensor to the power meter sensor cable then zero and calibrate the 436A Power Meter 3 Set the spectrum analyzer controls as follows SHIFT selects U Band FREQUENCY SPAN 0 Hz CENTER FREQUENCY sets LO frequency to 5 0 GHz 50 3 GHz CAUTION When you are using an 11975A Amplifier with an 11974 you must set the amplifier rear panel ALC switc...

Page 116: ...for an 11974Q 3 Hz for an 11974U 3 Hz for an 11974V 4 Hz 8 Set the synthesized sweeper for a CW signal at the frequency listed below for an 11974A 26 5 GHz for an 11974Q 33 0 GHz for an 11974U 40 0 GHz for an 11974V 50 0 GHz 9 Set the synthesized sweeper frequency step to 500 MHz by pressing SHIFT CF 500 and MHz 10 Activate external leveling on the synthesized sweeper by pressing XTAL 11 Adjust th...

Page 117: ...lete press PEAK SEARCH 18 Record the marker frequency in Table 4 8 on page 143 19 On the spectrum analyzer press MARKER 20 On the spectrum analyzer press CENTER FREQUENCY and use the key to tune to the image response Press PEAK SEARCH to place the delta marker at the top of the image response The absolute value of the delta marker amplitude is the Image Rejection NOTE If the signal is buried in th...

Page 118: ...il data has been recorded for the appropriate maximum frequency listed below for an 11974A 40 GHz for an 11974Q 50 GHz for an 11974U 60 GHz for an 11974V 75 GHz 25 Record the Minimum Image Rejection value in Table 4 8 on page 143 NOTE For the 11974V record the Minimum Image Rejection in each portion of the band ...

Page 119: ...rum analyzer at frequencies described by the following equation where n represents the harmonic number for calibrated operation as listed below for an 11974A 8 for an 11974Q 10 for an 11974U 10 for an 11974V 14 and n Harmonic number producing unwanted multiple responses The harmonics that produce the highest level multiple responses tend to be n n 2 and n n 2 For example for the 11974U these would...

Page 120: ...CAUTION Turn off the ac power on the 8349B prior to connecting or disconnecting the source module interface cable Turn off the ac power on the 11974 60028 Preselector Power Supply prior to connecting or disconnecting the 11974 On the 11974 rear panel set the instrument select switches to the appropriate settings before applying power to the 11974 7 Enter the appropriate millimeter wave source modu...

Page 121: ...essing REFERENCE LEVEL and entering the corresponding value for the band listed below for an 11974A 40 dBm for an 11974Q 40 dBm for an 11974U 40 dBm for an 11974V 55 dBm 14 Set the spectrum analyzer center frequency by pressing CENTER FREQUENCY and entering the corresponding value for the band listed below for an 11974A 26 5 GHz for an 11974Q 33 GHz for an 11974U 40 GHz for an 11974V 50 GHz 15 On ...

Page 122: ...o good that an image response may not be visible 21 Record the multiple response rejection in Table 4 9 on page 144 as Multiple Response Rejection 1 22 On the spectrum analyzer press CENTER FREQUENCY and tune to the next multiple response by entering the frequency value for the corresponding band listed below for an 11974A 36 083269 GHz n 6 for an 11974Q 41 973150 GHz n 8 for an 11974U 50 723150 G...

Page 123: ... 636900 GHz n 12 for an 11974U 41 720233 GHz n 12 for an 11974V 65 665175 GHz n 16 32 Record the above frequency in Table 4 9 on page 144 as Multiple Response Frequency 3 Press PEAK SEARCH to place the delta marker at the top of the multiple response The absolute value of the delta marker amplitude is the multiple response rejection 33 Record the multiple response rejection in Table 4 9 on page 14...

Page 124: ...rd the multiple response rejection in Table 4 9 on page 144 as Multiple Response Rejection 5 40 On the spectrum analyzer press CENTER FREQUENCY and tune to the next multiple response by entering the frequency value for the corresponding mixer listed below for an 11974A Response not in band Skip to step 43 for an 11974Q Response not in band Skip to step 43 for an 11974U Response not in band Skip to...

Page 125: ... 720233 GHz n 12 for an 11974U 50 053567 GHz n 12 for an 11974V 65 665175 GHz n 16 50 Record the above frequency in Table 4 9 on page 144 as Multiple Response Frequency 7 Press PEAK SEARCH to place the delta marker at the top of the multiple response The absolute value of the delta marker amplitude is the multiple response rejection 51 Record the multiple response rejection in Table 4 9 on page 14...

Page 126: ...Record the multiple response rejection in Table 4 9 on page 144 as Multiple Response Rejection 8 55 Record the Minimum Multiple Response Rejection in Table 4 9 on page 144 NOTE For the 11974V record the Minimum Multiple Response Rejection for signal frequencies in each portion of the band ...

Page 127: ...e 436A Power Meter sensor cable then zero and calibrate the 436A Power Meter 3 Set the spectrum analyzer controls as follows SHIFT selects U Band FREQUENCY SPAN 0 Hz CENTER FREQUENCY sets the LO frequency to 5 0 GHz 50 3 GHz CAUTION When you are using an 11975 Amplifier with an 11974 you must set the amplifier rear panel ALC switch to ON before you connect the amplifier to the test setup If the AL...

Page 128: ...nd entering the corresponding frequency value for the band listed below for an 11974A 26 5 GHz for an 11974Q 33 GHz for an 11974U 40 GHz for an 11974V 50 GHz 10 Set the conversion loss to the value recorded for this frequency in Table 4 7 on page 140 by pressing SHIFT 5 and MHz and entering the conversion loss value from Table 4 7 on page 140 Press dB to terminate the entry Record this value in Ta...

Page 129: ...ter reaches 10 press MARKER NORMAL and PEAK SEARCH The marker amplitude is the displayed average noise level 20 Record the following in Table 4 10 on page 146 Center Frequency Displayed Average Noise Level Marker Amplitude 21 On the spectrum analyzer press SHIFT SWEEP TIME to turn off the video average function 22 On the spectrum analyzer press CENTER FREQUENCY and enter the frequency correspondin...

Page 130: ...Tests 4 Displayed Average Noise Level Performance Tests 27 On the spectrum analyzer press SHIFT and SWEEP TIME to turn off the video average function 28 Record the Maximum Displayed Average Noise Level in Table 4 10 on page 146 ...

Page 131: ...an 11974 you must set the amplifier rear panel ALC switch to ON before you connect the amplifier to the test setup If the ALC switch is left in the OFF position the amplifier output power is high enough to destroy the mixer diodes 4 On the 11975A Amplifier set the rear panel ALC switch to ON then connect the 8481A Power Sensor to the free end of the cable installed on the OUTPUT connector of the a...

Page 132: ...nal leveling on the synthesized sweeper by pressing XTAL 10 Adjust the output power of the synthesized sweeper for a reading of approximately 0 dBm on the 8349B display 11 Set the spectrum analyzer to the appropriate millimeter band by using the following key sequence for the appropriate band for an 11974A SHIFT for an 11974Q SHIFT for an 11974U SHIFT for an 11974V SHIFT 12 Set the spectrum analyz...

Page 133: ...On the spectrum analyzer press SHIFT and GHz to activate the preselector DAC number 18 On the spectrum analyzer use the key to reduce the DAC number by one step at a time until the delta marker amplitude is less than or equal to 3 0 dB 19 Record the Center Frequency and the preselector Low DAC number in Table 4 11 on page 146 20 On the spectrum analyzer use the key to tune to the other side of the...

Page 134: ...4A 33 25 GHz for an 11974Q 41 5 GHz for an 11974U 50 GHz for an 11974V 62 5 GHz 24 Set the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer by pressing CENTER FREQUENCY then entering the corresponding value for the band listed below for an 11974A 33 25 GHz for an 11974Q 41 5 GHz for an 11974U 50 GHz for an 11974V 62 5 GHz 25 Repeat step 15 through step 22 for this center frequency and record the results ...

Page 135: ...NTER FREQUENCY then entering the corresponding value for the band listed below for an 11974A 40 GHz for an 11974Q 50 GHz for an 11974U 60 GHz for an 11974V 75 GHz 28 Repeat step 15 through step 22 for this center frequency and record the results in Table 4 11 on page 146 29 Record the Minimum 3 dB Bandwidth in Table 4 11 on page 146 ...

Page 136: ...midity ________________________ Power mains line frequency ______________ Hz nominal Test Equipment Used Description Model No Trace No Cal Due Date Spectrum Analyzer ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Power Meter ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Power Sensor mm ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Power Sensor µW __________...

Page 137: ... Loss 26 Maximum Conversion Loss __________ 44 dB 1 5 dB 2 Image Rejection Test 25 Minimum Image Rejection 59 dBa __________ 1 6 dB 3 Multiple Response Rejection Test 55 Minimum Multiple 63 dB __________ 1 6 dB Response Rejection 4 Displayed Average Noise Level 28 Maximum Displayed __________ 111 dBma 2 0 dB Average Noise Level 5 3 dB Bandwidth 29 Minimum 3 dB Bandwidth 80 MHz __________ 11 MHz a ...

Page 138: ...on Loss 26 Maximum Conversion _________ 46 dB 1 5 dB Loss 2 Image Rejection Test 25 Minimum Image Rejection 55 dBa _________ 1 6 dB 3 Multiple Response Rejection Test 55 Minimum Multiple 60 dB _________ 1 6 dB Response Rejection 4 Displayed Average Noise Level 28 Maximum Displayed _________ 106 dBma 2 0 dB Average Noise Level 5 3 dB Bandwidth 29 Minimum 3 dB Bandwidth 100 MHz _________ 13 MHz a Th...

Page 139: ...ion Loss 26 Maximum Conversion _________ 43 dB 1 6 dB Loss 2 Image Rejection Test 25 Minimum Image Rejection 55 dBa _________ 1 6 dB 3 Multiple Response Rejection Test 55 Minimum Multiple 60 dB _________ 1 6 dB Response Rejection 4 Displayed Average Noise Level 28 Maximum Displayed _________ 109 dBma 2 1 dB Average Noise Level 5 3 dB Bandwidth 29 Minimum 3 dB Bandwidth 100 MHz _________ 13 MHz a T...

Page 140: ... dB Loss 2 Image Rejection Test 25 Minimum Image Rejection 50 to 67 GHz 55 dBa _________ 1 7 dB 67 to 75 GHz 45 dBa _________ 1 7 dB 3 Multiple Response Rejection Test 55 Minimum Multiple Response Rejection 50 to 67 GHz 60 dB _________ 1 7 dB 67 to 75 GHz 55 dB _________ 1 7 dB 4 Displayed Average Noise Level 28 Maximum Displayed _________ 94 dBma 2 1 dB Average Noise Level 5 3 dB Bandwidth 29 Min...

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Page 145: ...Multiple Response Rejection GHz GHz dB 1 ________________________ 1 ________________________ ____________________________ 2 ________________________ ____________________________ 2 ________________________ 3 ________________________ ____________________________ 4 ________________________ ____________________________ 5 ________________________ ____________________________ 6 ________________________ ...

Page 146: ..._________________ ___________________________ Minimum Multiple Response Rejection _________________ dB 11974V applied signal 67 to 75 GHz Minimum Multiple Response Rejection _________________ dB Signal Frequency Multiple Response Frequency Multiple Response Rejection GHz GHz dB ...

Page 147: ...________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________ Maximum Displayed Average Noise Level _________________ dBm Table 4 11 3 dB Bandwidth Data Center Frequency Low DAC Number High DAC Number 3 dB Bandwidth GHz MHz ____________________ ____________________ _________...

Page 148: ...147 Safety and Regulatory Information 5 Safety and Regulatory Information ...

Page 149: ... to or destruction of the instrument Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met The instruction document symbol The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the manual The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community If accompanied by a year it is when the design was pro...

Page 150: ...onnel To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers WARNING Servicing instructions are for use by qualified personal only To avoid electrical shock do not perform any service unless you are qualified to do so WARNING The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dangerous voltages Disconnect the product from all voltage sources while it is being opened WARNING The power cord is ...

Page 151: ...l shock disconnect the 11974 Series equipment from mains before cleaning Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts Do not attempt to clean internally WARNING Isopropyl alcohol is extremely flammable causes irritation may cause eye damage and is harmful if swallowed or inhaled It may be harmful if absorbed through the skin Keep away from heat sparks and fl...

Page 152: ...t make sure that the line voltage selector switch is set to the voltage of the power supply and the correct fuse is installed CAUTION Ventilation Requirements When installing the product in a cabinet the convection into and out of the product must not be restricted The ambient temperature outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by 4 C for every 100 wa...

Page 153: ...152 Chapter5 Safety and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Safety and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 154: ...8563A E 8561B E or 8560A E 72 using an 8566B 59 107 fulband WFDGYJ softkey 67 FULL BAND softkey 76 94 fullband KAQUVE softkey 67 H harmonic lock 76 94 I image responses 54 initial inspection 31 installation 27 L line fuse 34 line voltage selector switch 33 M manually entering 84 89 MARKER NORMAL softkey 79 95 minimum system dynamic range 11974A 23 11974Q 24 11974U 25 11974V 26 multiple responses 5...

Page 155: ...packaging 42 repair tags 42 return to factory 42 specification tables 14 specifications 14 spectrum analyzer compatibility 29 spurious response tests 54 static safe workstation 39 T tracking frequency 81 U unpreselected external mixing 76 94 ...

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