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Operation and Service Manual 11612-90001 

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11612A Bias Network

11612A Specifications

11612A Option 001 Specifications

Frequency Range

0.045 to 26.5 GHz

Return Loss (both ports) – Minimum

--

0.045 to 8 GHz

20 dB

8 to 18 GHz

18 dB

18 to 26.5 GHz

14 dB

Insertion Loss – Maximum

--

0.045 to 12.4 GHz

0.8 dB

12.4 to 26.5 GHz

1.3 dB

Maximum Bias Current

500 mA

Maximum Bias Voltage

±

40 V

dc

Frequency Range

a

a. Operation below 0.4 GHz is possible but not specified.

0.4 to 26.5 GHz

Return Loss (both ports) – Minimum

--

0.045 to 1 GHz

14 dB

1 to 18 GHz

18 dB

18 to 26.5 GHz

14 dB

Insertion Loss – Maximum

--

0.4 to 12.4 GHz

1.0 dB

12.4 to 26.5 GHz

1.5 dB

Maximum Bias Current

2 amps 

dc

; up to 32 amps in pulsed mode. Refer 

to 

Figure 5 on page 10

 and 

Figure 5-1 on 

page 11

.

Maximum Bias Voltage

±

100 V

dc

Duty Cycle – Maximum

 Refer to

 

the duty cycle curves in 

Figure 5 on 

page 10

 and 

Figure 5-1 on page 11

Pulse Width – Maximum

 Refer to

 

the duty cycle curves in 

Figure 5 on 

page 10

 and 

Figure 5-1 on page 11

It is critical that you properly set the power levels before connecting the 

bias network to the power supply. Failure to do so may result in irreparable 

damage to the bias coil. Bias coils damaged by overheating are not 

covered under warranty.

Summary of Contents for 11612A

Page 1: ...Operating and Service Manual Includes Option 001 Serial Numbers This manual applies directly to Keysight 11612A Bias Networks with serial number prefix 2301A and higher Keysight 11612A Bias Network...

Page 2: ...Software to U S government customers under its standard commercial license which is embodied in its End User License Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found at http www keysight com find sweula Th...

Page 3: ...1 Keysight Technologies 11612A Bias Network Operation and Service Manual 11612A Bias Network Figure 1 11612A Dimensions In the following graphic all dimensions are in millimeters...

Page 4: ...contents of this manual apply to bias networks having a serial number equal to or higher than the serial number listed on the title page of this manual Incoming Inspection If the bias network or its...

Page 5: ...GHz 14 dB 1 to 18 GHz 18 dB 18 to 26 5 GHz 14 dB Insertion Loss Maximum 0 4 to 12 4 GHz 1 0 dB 12 4 to 26 5 GHz 1 5 dB Maximum Bias Current 2 amps dc up to 32 amps in pulsed mode Refer to Figure 5 on...

Page 6: ...lb Dimensions nominal not including connectors 30 mm x 33 mm x 25 mm 1 2 in x 1 3 in x 1 0 in a The electrical performance of the bias network is independent of its pin depth within the range stated...

Page 7: ...capacitance acts as a low pass filter Bias Network Schematic Diagram Figure 3 shows the 11612A bias network connected in a typical measurement setup Although other applications are possible the gener...

Page 8: ...k so the correct bias level and repetition rate can be set before the bias network is connected Transistors and negative resistance devices may oscillate if the bias port of the 11612A bias network is...

Page 9: ...and repetition rate are within the allowed limits remove the resistor and insert the bias network Storage and Shipment Store and ship the bias network within the following limits Returning a Device t...

Page 10: ...for a standard reflection measurement 2 Calibrate the system with an open and a short 3 Connect the appropriate RF port of the 11612A to the network analyzer test port Terminate the opposite port with...

Page 11: ...nput Port Input Port 0 045 to 8 GHz 0 4 to 1 GHz 8 to 18 GHz 1 to 18 GHz 18 to 26 5 GHz 18 to 26 5 GHz Output Port Output Port 0 045 to 8 GHz 0 4 to 1 GHz 8 to 18 GHz 1 to 18 GHz 18 to 26 5 GHz 18 to...

Page 12: ...10 Operation and Service Manual 11612 90001 11612A Bias Network Figure 5 11612A Option 001 Duty Cycle Curves Overall View...

Page 13: ...measurement needs and information on finding a local Keysight office are available on the Web at www keysight com find assist In any correspondence or telephone conversation refer to the Keysight pro...

Page 14: ...12 Operation and Service Manual 11612 90001 11612A Bias Network...

Page 15: ...Installation Note Xxxxx xxxxx 3...

Page 16: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 1989 2021 Edition 1 August 2021 www keysight com...

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