Agilent Technologies 8564EC, Service Manual

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Chapter 11 541
Synthesizer Section
Unlocked Reference PLL (100 MHz VCXO)
Third LO Driver Amplifier (100 MHz VCXO)
The third LO driver amplifier (Q503) amplifies the 300 MHz from the
300 MHz distribution amplifier to a sufficient level to drive the LO port
of the double balanced mixer. During the SIG ID operation, diodes
CR501 and CR502 turn off the 3rd LO driver amplifier in order to
minimize the amount of 300 MHz going to the double-balanced mixer.
Check level at
amplifier input
(steps 1-5)
1. Press
AUX CTRL
,
INTERNAL MIXER
. Press
SIG ID OFF
, if Option 008 is
installed.
Use an active-probe/spectrum-analyzer combination to confirm the
power level of the 300 MHz signal at the following test points:
2. If the signal at A15X602 pin 5 is low, but the signal at A15TP504 is
correct, press
AUX CTRL
,
INTERNAL MIXER
. Press
SIG ID
OFF
, if present.
3. Check that PIN diode switches CR603 and CR605 are reverse biased
by approxi10 Vdc. Refer to function block F of A15 RF
schematic (sheet 4 of 4).
4. Measure 300 MHz signal at A15TP503 using an active
probe/spectrum analyzer combination. If the signal is not
approxi10 dBm, refer to "Unlocked Reference PLL" in this
chapter.
5. If the level at the TP503 is correct, but signal at TP504 is too low, the
fault is probably in the amplifier.
A15X602 pin 5
≥
+7 dBm
A15TP504
≥
+15 dBm