User’s Guide U3025-90001
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U3025AE10
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Page 1: ...cribes how to use the U3025AE10 Multiport Test Set with the Agilent E8363C and E8364C 2 Port and the N5230C 2 Port PNA Network Analyzer ManualLib com collects and classifies the global product instrun...
Page 2: ...ent PNA Series Network Analyzer On line Help System Manufacturing Part Number U3025 90001 Printed Date April 7 2011 Supersede March 2009 Copyright 2007 2009 2011 Agilent Technologies Inc All rights re...
Page 3: ...S THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL DFARS Restricted Rights Notice If software is for use in the performance of a U S Government prime contract or subcontract Software is deliv...
Page 4: ...pecifications describe the performance of parameters covered by the product warranty temperature 0 to 55 C unless otherwise noted Typical describes additional product performance information that is n...
Page 5: ...iv User s Guide This Manual http www manuallib com agilent u3025ae10 test set user guide html...
Page 6: ...1 18 12 Port System with E8363 4C and N5230C 18 External Test Set Control Feature 19 Trace Measure S Parameter 20 New Trace Measure S Parameter 21 Sweep Setup for Multiport and Standalone PNA Modes 24...
Page 7: ...or Care and Cleaning Precautions 44 Electrostatic Discharge Protection 45 Regulatory Information 46 Instrument Markings 46 Battery Collection 47 Compliance with German Noise Requirements 47 EMC Inform...
Page 8: ...User s Guide U3025 90001 1 U3025AE10 This Manual http www manuallib com agilent u3025ae10 test set user guide html...
Page 9: ...document describes how to use the U3025AE10 Multiport Test Set with the Agilent E8363C and E8364C 2 Port and the N5230C 2 Port PNA Network Analyzer Figure 1 E8364C 2 Port PNA and U3025AE10 This Manua...
Page 10: ...crossbar measurements The U3025AE10 can be used with the E8363C 10 MHz to 40 GHz The test ports are 2 4 mm male The Test Set is controlled by the Test Set I O connector located on the rear panel of th...
Page 11: ...g websites Documentation http www agilent com find pna Network Analyzer Firmware http na tm agilent com pna firmware firmware htm U3025AE10 Test Set Files http na tm agilent com multiport see test set...
Page 12: ...in the Test Set Mounting Kits Installation instructions are included in the option package Option 1CM Rackmount Kit 5063 9215 Option 1CN Front Handle Kit 5063 9228 Option 1CP Rackmount with front hand...
Page 13: ...yzers dynamic range to determine the approximate performance of the system Power Requirements Verify that the required ac power is available before installing the Test Set to the PNA 100 120 220 240 V...
Page 14: ...erature outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the instrument by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is g...
Page 15: ...es shown assumes a 10 dBm 0 01w RF signal and 7 VDC Equation 1 DC Wattage E2 R DC Wattage Equation 2 Maximum Wattage RF DC Maximum Wattage Table 3 Power Levels Test Setup Power Level Maximum U3025AE10...
Page 16: ...eflection Tracking Loss1 2 1 Reflection tracking loss is generally source path loss receiver path loss 2 Does not include margin of 2 dB or PNA accuracy 1 5 dB up to 40 GHz 2 dB 40 to 50 GHz Frequency...
Page 17: ...D indicates an active port and if it is in Source or Receiver mode If all of the Source or Receiver LEDs are illuminated all of the ports are terminated If all of the odd numbered ports are Off Port 1...
Page 18: ...or not addressed by the PNA X Figure 4 U3042AE04 Rear Panel Test Port LEDs An illuminated LED indicates an active port in Source or Receiver mode On the front panel S indicates Source test ports and R...
Page 19: ...rument The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch Alternatively an externally installed switch or circuit breaker which is readily identifiable and is easily reached by t...
Page 20: ...k Analyzer 1 Remove the feet from the bottom of the network analyzer Refer to Figure 6 2 Remove the 2 lower standoffs and screws 0515 1619 from the rear panel on the network analyzer Figure 6 Rear Bot...
Page 21: ...Refer to Figure 9 If the network analyzer s lower locking feet are not aligned with the screw holes in the Test Set s upper locking feet loosen the screws securing the feet to the instrument slightly...
Page 22: ...he U3025AE10 Test Set Torque each cable to 8 in lb Refer to Table 5 and Figure 10 on page 15 CAUTION Each end of the interconnect RF cables have a different length from the bend When connecting the RF...
Page 23: ...Setup E8363C E8364C or N5230C 3 Connect the PNA Test Set I O cable 8120 6818 to the U3025AE10 Test Set Interface on the rear panel Figure 11 Test Set I 0 Connections This Manual http www manuallib co...
Page 24: ...nt A E8363 4C or N5230C must be used to control the Test Set PNA Multiport Mode Option 551 requires firmware revision A 08 04 10 From the PNA drop down menu select Help About Network Analyzer to see t...
Page 25: ...Port System with E8363 4C and N5230C 1 The E8363 4C and N5230C Option 551 must be installed for Multiport capability You may access the multiport application by using the touch screen Select Utility...
Page 26: ...nu will allow the physical Ports 1 through 12 to be identified as any port for your convenience For example Port 5 can be named Port 2 The External Test Set Control U302xAE10 also allows control of th...
Page 27: ...Measure Use the drop down menus to select 1 of 144 S Parameters for the 12 Port system The first number in the Sxx selection is the Receiver Port and the second number will be the Source Port Any port...
Page 28: ...Parameter Tab Multiple S Parameters can be made by selecting Trace Chan Trace New Trace Use the drop down menu and select of any of the 144 S Parameter s Figure 19 Selecting PNA New Trace Measure Figu...
Page 29: ...ed by selecting the Balance tab in the New Trace menu For more information on balanced differential component measurement refer to the Application Note 1373 1 and 1373 2 5988 5634EN and 5988 5635EN at...
Page 30: ...0C Receivers Tab The S Parameter measurements can be ratioed with selectable Denominators for each port and receiver Refer to the standard PNA X documentation for more information Figure 23 Receiver P...
Page 31: ...figured to Stepped Sweep before calibrating This is slower than the Analog Sweep but is more accurate due to the extra electrical length of the Test Set and test port cables Only Stepped Sweep is avai...
Page 32: ...terize ECal Module Calibrate at the end of the test port RF cables and any adapters that are used to connect the DUT This removes the effect on the measurement of the DUT Failure to do this will creat...
Page 33: ...Measure after each connection 4 At the Calibration Completed prompt select Save As User Calset type the name and Save See Figure 32 on page 34 5 After calibrating Test Set ports use a quality load and...
Page 34: ...or voltage 112 255 0000001111111 ALL DUT Control Lines set to 0 or voltage 112 1 00000xxxxxxxB DUT Control Line 1 0 1 112 2 00000xxxxxxBx DUT Control Line 2 0 1 112 4 00000xxxxxBxx DUT Control Line 3...
Page 35: ...line 6 7 Line 7 Output port of line 7 8 Line 8 Output port of line 8 9 Not used 10 Not used 11 Not used 12 2 V to 5 V The voltage input to pin 13 The voltage can be varied by rotating the voltage adj...
Page 36: ...ter indicates the appropriate voltage Connecting to the DUT Control Lines Figure 28 illustrates an example of the connection between the DUT and the U3025AE10 without an external dc power supply Conne...
Page 37: ...gative Input respectively and connect each line to the control terminal of the DUT Turning On the U3025AE10 using an External Power Supply 1 Turning On the U3025AE10 2 Connect the DUT 3 Turn On the ex...
Page 38: ...ntrol Specifications Item Specifications Connector Shape 15 pin female D Sub Voltage Range Positive Input 0 to 5 V Negative Input 5 to 0 V Maximum Current 100 mA in total of each line Impedance 10 Ran...
Page 39: ...ded that you return your instrument to Agilent Technologies for servicing or repair if the Test Set and PNA performance exceed the operational verification limits NOTE Typical specifications are based...
Page 40: ...multiport PNA with this test set and select U302xAE10 12 Port 5 Press Preset 6 Verify that the Stop Frequency is set to 50 GHz 7 Verify that the Start Frequency is set to 10 MHz 8 Verify that the Pow...
Page 41: ...Calibration ECal Next 3 Continue following the Cal Wizard prompts In the Select Calibration Ports and ECal Module dialog box press Clear All and select Port 1 Next and select Measure Figure 31 1 Port...
Page 42: ...e ECal ECal Confidence Check Select Change Measurement and select the test port S Parameter Apply OK Then select Read Module Data For further information refer to the Help menu For further information...
Page 43: ...Enable and Error Terms are selected NOTE You may also create a table on the PNA and enter the limit line stimulus and response values Select Marker Analysis Analysis Limit Test Limit Test ON and Limi...
Page 44: ...obal pass fail display ON select Show Table The trace should be above the limit PASS will be displayed on the screen if the limit lines are used 11 Repeat step 9 and step 10 for Cal Sets 999 1 thru 99...
Page 45: ...nectors for damage If S21 has a power hole check the Port 1 Source interconnect cables and Test Set connectors for damage 3 Verify the Receiver Interconnect RF cables Receiver A IN or B IN and CPLR AR...
Page 46: ...orts 2 12 The Port 2 Source Output from the PNA is routed into a matrix of switches in the Test Set This matrix routes the Source to one of the 6 even ports and terminates the other even ports Receive...
Page 47: ...U3025AE10 Standard Configuration Mechanical Switches Port 3 Port 10 Port 1 Port 12 Port 8 Port 6 Port 4 Port 11 Port 9 Port 7 Port 5 Port 2 AIN BIN CPLR ARM CPLR ARM SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT CPLR THRU CP...
Page 48: ...ualified personnel only To avoid electrical shock do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so Replaceable Parts NOTE Special options are built to order so long lead times may be enc...
Page 49: ...ective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the product is likely to make the product dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited CAUTION Always use the th...
Page 50: ...t is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 CAUTION Before switching on this instrument make sure the supply voltage is in the specified range CAUTION Verify that the prem...
Page 51: ...ly before other parts of the instrument The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch disconnecting device WARNING The power cord is connected to internal capacitors that ma...
Page 52: ...king connections always wear a heel strap 9300 1126 when working in an area with a conductive floor If you are uncertain about the conductivity of your floor wear a heel strap always ground yourself b...
Page 53: ...to identify a terminal which is internally connected to the product frame or chassis The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community If accompanied by a year it is when the design was...
Page 54: ...formance with the German Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines Laermangabe nach der Maschinenlaermrerordnung 3 GSGV Deutschland EMC Information Complies with European EMC Directive 2004 108 EC...
Page 55: ...nty status of your unit Shipping Your Product to Agilent for Service or Repair IMPORTANT Agilent Technologies reserves the right to reformat or replace the internal hard disk drive in your analyzer as...