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Printed in U.S.A.   7/98
5968-1287E

Warranty Information

This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard
Company will at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.

For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by HP.
Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges, duties, and taxes for
products returned to HP from another country.

HP warrants that its software and firmware designated by HP for use with an instrument will execute
its programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument.  HP does not warrant that
the operation of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free.

Limitation Of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate mainte-
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Options

HP 8901A Modulation Analyzer

Option 001:

 Rear panel instead of front panel connections

for input, modulation output, calibrators.

Option 002:

 lx10

9

/day internal reference oscillator.

Option 003:

 Rear panel connections which allow use

with an external local oscillator.

Option 004:

 Operation from 48 to 440 Hz power line.

Option 010:

 AM and FM calibrators.

Option 907:

 Front panel handle kit.

Option 908:

 Rack mounting flange kit.

Option 909:

 Front panel handle plus rack mounting flange kit.

Option 910:

 Extra manual.

Option 915:

 Service manual.

Related Literature:

Technical Specifications .................. 5968-1286E

Price List ......................................... 5968-1285EUS

Summary of Contents for HP 8901A

Page 1: ...distortion Second the optional calibrators provide a precise modulation source for calibration There are many metrology and maintenance uses for the modula tion analyzer They include Signal generator calibration Modulation calibration standard VCO and VCXO characterization Applications Frequency Range 150 kHz to 1300 MHz Resolution 10 Hz below 1000 MHz 100 Hz above 1000 MHz Input Level Automatic M...

Page 2: ...tic system to make all these measurements under remote control Single Key Measurements The HP 8901A Modulation Analyzer features easy to use controls In automatic operation all major func tions are selected by pushing a single key No manual tuning or range selection is needed The modu lation analyzer automatically tunes to the input signal adjusts for proper signal level selects the appropriate me...

Page 3: ... 1000 MHz Sensi tivity is 25 dBm 12 mVrms below 650 MHz and 20 dBm 22 mVrms above 650 MHz Besides normal frequency measurement capabilities the analyzer s counter has several additional capabilities Like most frequency counters it will mea sure signals over a wide dynamic range 50 dB 22 mVrms to 7 Vrms and is protected from damage for signals up to 35 Vrms Unlike many frequency counters however it...

Page 4: ...tec tion to prevent damage from the accidental application of exces sive power This is a common cause of damage in equipment such as the modulation analyzer used to measure transmitters The modulation analyzer is tested for inputs up to 25 watts Protec tion is provided by limiting diodes and an RF relay When excessive power is applied the relay opens and protects sensitive compo nents and the anal...

Page 5: ...o be accurately measured The modulation analyzer contains four de emphasis networks that can be used in addition to the audio filters These are the ones commonly used in FM communi cations 25 50 75 and 750 µs When selected the de emphasis networks always affect the de modulated output The user can select whether or not the de em phasis network affects the devia tion measured and indicated by the d...

Page 6: ...pecial functions can also be used to set any measurement range or instrument function They can be used to select either of two inter nal IF s the one normally used for frequencies above 10 MHz or a narrow IF where rates and devia tions are more restricted but selectivity is increased All instru ment functions not set using these special functions remain in auto matic mode This allows the user to s...

Page 7: ...ions Besides improving the accuracy of these measure ments it greatly reduces the time involved in making measure ments Also the optional calibra tors provide a new level of modulation standard accuracy and help ensure accurate mea surements They also enhance the calibration of the modulation analyzer itself Because the modulation analyzer is useful for characterizing all types of signals in gener...

Page 8: ...nty period Hewlett Packard Company will at its option either repair or replace products which prove to be defective For warranty service or repair this product must be returned to a service facility designated by HP Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges duties and taxes for products returned to HP from another country HP warrants that its software and firmware...

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