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User's Guide

Keysight Technologies
N5252A and N5253E
E-Band Vector Network
Analyzer Systems

Summary of Contents for N5252A

Page 1: ...User s Guide Keysight Technologies N5252A and N5253E E Band Vector Network Analyzer Systems ...

Page 2: ...ht provides the 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 The license set forth in the EULA represents the exclusive authority by which the U S government may use modify distribute or disclose the Software The EULA and the license set forth the...

Page 3: ...mputer Setup and Software Installation for N5252A 22 System Setup for N5253E 23 N5253E1 Configuration 24 N5253E2 Configuration 25 N5253E3 Configuration 26 Computer Setup and Software Installation for N5253E 27 Configuring Your System for N5252A N5253E and Alternative Systems 28 For N5252A 28 For N5253E and Alternative Systems 28 Installation Calibration 30 System Check for N5252A and N5253E 32 Rec...

Page 4: ...ng Your System 49 N5252A System Computer Setup Issues 49 System Performance Issues 49 Procedure to Measure VNA Output on Cables RF Ref or LO 50 Verify Cables 50 Replacement Parts 51 Block Diagram for N5252AWxx VNAX P Extenders 52 Maintenance 53 Principles of Connector Care 54 Safety and Regulatory Information 55 General Safety Considerations 56 Electrostatic Discharge 58 Instrument Markings 59 Reg...

Page 5: ...Introduction N5252 90002 User s Guide 5 ...

Page 6: ...ight N5262BWxx N5262BTxx and N5262BRxx Mini VNAX Frequency Extension Modules Product Note Part Number N5262 90002 Keysight N5252AWxx VNAX Extenders Quick Start Guide Part Number N5252 90003 Banded Millimeter Wave Network Analysis Technical Overview Part Number 5992 2177 Vector Network Analyzer Extenders VNAX from Virginia Diodes Inc Introduction Use this guide to configure and use your VNA as a mi...

Page 7: ...ower computer with PCIe card slot for MDX interface 2 port or 4 port configurations Available Options for N5252A Option 200 provides items for a 2 Port E Band 60 90 GHz system See Figure 1 Option 400 provides items for a 4 Port E Band 60 90 GHz system See Figure 2 System Descriptions Keysight N5253E1 lowest cost E Band solution with Streamline P5024A 20 GHz 4 port USB VNA Two N5253E1 systems can b...

Page 8: ...ption 201 N5252 80002 a pair of TxRx VNAX modules from VDI with 1 2m cable sets in one Pelican case N5262AC12 Calibration Kit 60 90 GHz 1 1 Table 2 N5253E1 Bundle P5024A 400 Vector Network Analyzer 9 kHz 20 GHz 4 port Description Quantity 1 N5262AC12 Calibration Kit 60 90 GHz 1 1 N5252AW12 Option 201 N5252 80002 a pair of TxRx VNAX modules from VDI with 1 2m cable sets in one Pelican case S97560B ...

Page 9: ...51B Multiple Instruments Modules Measurements S97560B Operation with N5252AW12 frequency extenders from VDI 11904C Adapter 2 4mm male to 2 92mm female 2 1 1 P5028A 400 Vector Network Analyzer 100 kHz 53 GHz 4 port 1 N5262AC12 Calibration Kit 60 90 GHz 1 1 N5252AW12 Option 201 N5252 80002 a pair of TxRx VNAX modules from VDI with 1 2m cable sets in one Pelican case S97560B Operation with N5252AW12 ...

Page 10: ...o low for the N1913PM5B Limitations Not all applications are supported See Table 6 on page 11 and the Banded Millimeter Wave Network Analysis Technical Overview You cannot configure the system for a mm wave and a standard VNA system at the same time running in the same VNA application You can however perform this configuration if running in separate VNA applications on the same computer This is a ...

Page 11: ... 60 minutes after the instrument has been turned on Specifications include guard bands to account for the expected statistical performance distribution measurement uncertainties and changes in performance due to environmental conditions Typical typ Expected performance of an average unit which does not include guard bands It is not covered by the product warranty Nominal nom A general descriptive ...

Page 12: ...Figure 2 N5252A 4 Port Configuration Figure 1 N5252A 2 Port Configuration 12 N5252 90002 User s Guide ...

Page 13: ...Figure 4 N5253E2 Configuration with P5004A and P5008A Figure 3 N5253E1 Configuration with P5024A N5252 90002 User s Guide 13 ...

Page 14: ...ion with P5028A Figure 6 N5262AC12 WR12 E Band 60 90 GHz Calibration Kit from VDI Calibration Kit Contents 2 Loads 2 Shorts 1 QW Shim 1 USB Drive 1 Section 2 2 Tools Ball Drivers Straight and 90 angle 14 N5252 90002 User s Guide ...

Page 15: ...Figure 7 N5252AW12 System in Transport Case 1 2m Cable Sets x2 Power Supplies x2 USB Memory Drives x2 VDI Frequency Extenders N5252 90002 User s Guide 15 ...

Page 16: ...System Setup 16 N5252 90002 User s Guide ...

Page 17: ...52A includes a PCIe desktop adapter Figure 8 M9005A PXIe Chassis with four M9374A Modules Option 400 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the M9005A chassis but do not apply power until the system setup is complete 2 Ensure reference jumper cables trigger jumper cables and 50 Ω loads are installed The 50 Ω terminator at LO Out on the first slot M9374A will be removed and used to terminate LO O on ...

Page 18: ...load from LO Out on M9374A Module 1 2 Install the three cables between M9374A Module 1 and VDI Extender 1 See Table 7 and Figure 9 3 If not already installed install a 50 Ω load to LO In on M9374A Module 1 See Figure 9 4 Connect VDI Extender 1 LO O to VDI Extender 2 LO I with an RF LO cable See Figure 9 5 Connect the power cord to VDI Extender 1 See Figure 9 to to 1 RF LO cables are thicker then t...

Page 19: ...n and LO Out on M9374A Module 2 If not already installed install a reference jumper and a trigger jumper on Modules 1 and 2 See Figure 10 3 Add a 50 Ω load use the load removed from Module 1 to LO O on VDI Extender 2 See Table 8 and Figure 10 If Option 400 is to be used connect VDI Extender 2 LO O to VDI Extender 3 LO I with an RF LO cable 4 Connect the power cord to VDI Extender 2 See Figure 10 A...

Page 20: ... and LO Out on M9374A Module 3 If not already installed install a reference jumper and a trigger jumper on Modules 2 and 3 See Figure 11 3 Confirm Port 2 LO O is connected to Port 3 LO I 4 Connect VDI Extender 3 LO O to VDI Extender 4 LO I with an RF LO cable See Figure 11 5 Connect the power cord to VDI Extender 3 See Figure 11 An RF cable up to 5 meters in length can be used for an LO O to LO I ...

Page 21: ...e 12 3 Install a 50 Ω load use the load removed from Module 1 to VDI Extender 4 LO O See Figure 12 4 Connect the power cord to VDI Extender 4 See Figure 12 Cable Type1 RF LO IF M9374A Module 4 VDI Extender 4 Port 1 to Port 2 RF R M Figure Reference Table 10 Port 4 Configuration Cable Connections A B to An RF cable up to 5 meters in length can be used for an LO O to LO I connection between extender...

Page 22: ...k Analyzer application Leaving it on will cause the application to crash There are three software items that need to be installed onto your computer Keysight IO Libraries Suite Keysight M9005A PXIe Chassis driver software Vector Network Analyzer software Network Analyzer application Turning On Your System Turn on the M9005A chassis first before turning on your computer Turning on the chassis first...

Page 23: ... until the system setup is complete 3 Ensure the jumper cable LO In to LO Out black control cable CTRL S to CTRL M and 50 Ω load LO In are installed See Figure 13 and 14 below and the configuration drawings in the next three pages for details Figure 13 P5024 8A Jumper Cable and Control Cable Connections1 Figure 14 P5004A to P5008A Jumper Cable and Control Cable Connections 1 P5028A shown This sect...

Page 24: ...Figure 15 3 Install 50 Ω load to LO O on VDI Extender 1 See Figure 15 4 Connect VDI Extender 1 LO I to VDI Extender 2 LO O with an RF LO cable See Table 11 and Figure 15 5 Connect the power cords to VDI Extenders See Figure 15 to to VDI Extender 2 RF R M to M Port 3 Port 4 LO I to LO O RF LO IF Control CTRL M to CTRL S SMA LO In to LO Out Blue Red Blue Red Green Black Black You can build a 4 port ...

Page 25: ... 50 Ω load to LO In on P5008A and LO O on VDI Extender 1 See Figure 16 3 Connect VDI Extender 1 LO I to VDI Extender 2 LO O with an RF LO cable See Table 12 and Figure 16 4 Connect the power cords to VDI Extenders See Figure 16 to to P5008A VNA2 VDI Extender 2 M RF R RF R Port 2 M to Cable Connections for P5004Aand P5008A to VNAX Extenders Red IF IF LO Out LO I Green to LO I to LO O Green RF LO RF...

Page 26: ...n RF LO cable See Table 13 and Figure 17 5 Connect the power cords to VDI Extenders See Figure 17 You can build a 4 port system with the purchase of another N5253E3 system and duplicating the setup below Cable Type1 RF LO IF RF LO P5028A VNA2 VDI Extender 1 Port 1 to Port 2 RF R Figure Reference Table 13 Cable Connections for P5028A to VNAX Extenders to to VDI Extender 2 RF R M to M Port 3 Port 4 ...

Page 27: ...uct page Disable Sleep Mode on your PC when running the Network Analyzer application Leaving it on will cause the application to crash There are two software items that need to be installed onto your computer Keysight IO Libraries Suite Vector Network Analyzer software Rev A 15 20 05 or greater Computer Setup and Software Installation for N5253E Refer to the P5000A Series USB Vector Network Analyz...

Page 28: ...the VNA In the window select your VNA cards as shown in Figure 18 below Select Save Connection then select Run to connect to your computer Figure 19 N5253E Connecting to VNA For N5253E and Alternative Systems Run the Network Analyzer Application which will start with the selection of the VNA In the window select your VNA cards as shown in Figure 19 below Select Save Connection then select Run to c...

Page 29: ...110 170 Test Port GHz N5253E or N5253E When your selections are made select OK and restart as a Millimeter Wave System After the restart is complete return to the Select Configuration window above and select Installation Cal Figure 20 1 Refer to the label on the extender for the LO Multiplier RF Multiplier and Test Port GHz 2 If using an alternative configuration see page 43 or the N5252AWxx Quick...

Page 30: ...e Figure 20 on page 29 Please note that the Model entry in the table column will always show Not Available as the banded mm wave extenders do not have components to report model information to the VNA See Figure 21 below Select Calibrate and enter the Port 1 maximum output power see Figure 22 Connect a load to Port 1 module and select Measure The maximum power can be found for each extender on the...

Page 31: ...Figure 22 Installation Calibration Steps N5252 90002 User s Guide 31 ...

Page 32: ...A 1 B 2 20 10 dB 5 10 dB R1 1 R2 2 5 10 dB 4 See Figure 23 on page 33 for a display example 1 Leave the ports open Select Preset 2 Enter power level 20 dBm1 to get max test port power output 3 Select System Service Diagnostics Receiver Display Measurement 20 10 dB Display Window Table 16 4 Port Receiver Check A 1 B 2 20 10 dB 20 10 dB C 3 D 4 20 10 dB 4 See Figure 24 on page 33 for a display examp...

Page 33: ...Figure 23 2 Port Receiver Check Figure 24 4 Port Receiver Check N5252 90002 User s Guide 33 ...

Page 34: ...h trace and refer to the mean value a S12 Trace b S21 Trace 5 Normalize the S12 and S21 traces 6 Set IF BW to 10 Hz 7 Separate the VNA extenders and connect a load to the waveguide test port of each port 8 Set the scale reference level to 100 dB in each window 9 See Figure 25 below for a display example 10 Verify the mean value is 100 dB for each trace Figure 25 2 Port Dynamic Range Check with Sta...

Page 35: ...he S12 S21 S34 and S43 traces 6 Set IF BW to 10 Hz 7 Separate the VNA extenders and connect a flush short or load from the cal kit to the waveguide test port of each extender Note that dynamic range is best measured with loads but shorts can be used 8 Set the scale reference level to 100 dB for each window 9 Verify the mean value is 100 dB for each trace 10 See Figure 26 below for a display exampl...

Page 36: ... scale format phase scale 1 degree S22 scale format log mag scale 0 1 dB S22 scale format phase scale 1 degree 5 Normalize each trace and turn on Statistics 6 If the system has been on for less than one hour some drift is expected Measurements are to be made in a stable temperature environment Amplitude stability and trace noise 15 dB1 Phase drift and noise 2 degrees1 Stability Check for N5252A an...

Page 37: ...phase scale 1 degree 12 See Figure 27 for a display example 13 Note that traces will be labeled on display as S33 and S44 8 For a 4 Port configuration N5252A 400 stability and noise check attach flush shorts to mm wave extenders Port 3 and Port 4 9 Set IF BW to 100 Hz 10 Setup traces in separate windows N5252 90002 User s Guide 37 ...

Page 38: ... User should use a power meter for the cal but if it s not available then use the prn files Please note that prn files are provided on the USB drive with the N5252AW12 extenders Each extender has a prn file provided on the USB drive with factory VDI measured output power data To enter the prn file select Cal Other Cals Source from the screen and select Power Table Figure 28 then load the file from...

Page 39: ... Other Cals Smart Cal 7 Select the box for Calibrate Power see Figure 28 below if you have a power meter and E Band sensor or are using the power data from the extender USB 8 Due to the RF and LO multiplication you may need to calibrate the VNA source to get the best leveling and power control 9 Refer to the Help menu to complete the Smart Cal 10 Once the Smart Cal is complete save the calibration...

Page 40: ... Port system If the traces are selected for Port 2 measured values will be invalid 200 dB Only reflection measurements are valid for the 1 Port system Thru measurements require Port 2 which will not be functional Refer to Figure 30 below Figure 30 1 Port System Calibration Unselect Port 2 40 N5252 90002 User s Guide ...

Page 41: ...t and 2 Port a1 1 and a2 2 or R1 1 and R2 2 receiver b For 3 Port and 4 port a3 3 and a4 4 or R3 3 and R4 4 receiver 2 Measure the power level at 2 dBm default Verify the traces are measuring 2 dBm mean 1 dB 3 Set the power level to 0 dBm Verify the traces are measuring 0 dBm mean 1 dB 4 Set the power level to 13 dBm Verify the traces are measuring a mean of 13 dBm 1 dBm 5 See Figure 31 for a disp...

Page 42: ...Figure 31 2 Port Function Check Power Figure 32 4 Port Function Check Power 42 N5252 90002 User s Guide ...

Page 43: ...9374 75A VNA the firmware will need to be changed to A 14 10 13 Refer to the N5252A Support page for drivers firmware and software The S97551B Option 551 multiple instruments measurement is required for one of the Streamline VNA in the system to operate Frequency Extenders for WR15 to WR3 4 mm Wave Frequency Bands N5252AWxx frequency extenders are available for V E W and D WR6 5 bands N5262BWxx fr...

Page 44: ...ules Similarly Option 551 is required for systems with multiple M937x PXIe VNA modules You can configure a 4 port system with multiple M937x or M980xA PXIe VNAs You can configure a 4 port system with two P502xA 4 port VNAs You can use M937xAs for up to WR6 5 band systems and M980xAs for up to WR3 4 band systems M980xA with Option 400 or 600 cannot be configured into two separate 1 port systems 44 ...

Page 45: ...n with one VNA For M9374 5 and P9374 5A see Table 7 and Table 8 pages 18 and 19 for a 2 port configuration as an N5252A For P937x P Series Streamline 2 port Ref and Trigger jumpers are required as shown in Figure 33 above Option 551 is required in one VNA even for a 1 port system Figure 34 Alternative System Configuration with P9374 5A N5252 90002 User s Guide 45 ...

Page 46: ...uration with P5028A and N5252APXI1 1 See Keysight N5252APXI 2 Port VNA to VNAX Adapter Module Product Note N5252 90004 for more information Figure 36 Alternative System Configuration with M9005A and N5252APXI1 46 N5252 90002 User s Guide ...

Page 47: ...ough 37 require a personal computer with USB for operation Figure 37 Alternative 4 Port System Configuration with P5024A and P5028A Figure 38 Closeup of Cable Connections of P5024A and P5028A for 4 Port Configuration N5252 90002 User s Guide 47 ...

Page 48: ...Troubleshooting Maintenance and Support 48 N5252 90002 User s Guide ...

Page 49: ... 32 first confirm that the millimeter configuration is set up correctly Verify the following for an E Band system 4 If receiver traces are missing recheck connections to the extender Measure RF Ref and LO power on cable ends and confirm if cables are good See Procedure to Measure VNA Output on Cables RF Ref or LO on page 50 5 Verify the connections for each extender are correct and the power suppl...

Page 50: ...1 Setup sweep type CW 2 Select frequency 75 GHz center of WR12 band or center of band if using an alternative configuration 3 Points 1 4 Set power to 20 dBm 5 Measure with power meter Connect power meter to end of cable Verify 2 dBm on LO RF RF LO and IF cables can be measured using the VNA in its standard configuration RF LO cables 10 15 GHz 2 dB loss max IF cables 10 MHz 10 15 GHz 1 dB loss max ...

Page 51: ...cription N5260 80163 Keysight Part Number Table 19 Replacement Parts for the N5253E P5000 61603 N5262AC12 Calibration Kit Control Cable 5002 3361 SMB Removal Tool 11904 60003 11904C Adapters 2 4 m to 3 5 f for E2 or E3 N5260 80163 N5252 80002 N5262AC12 Calibration Kit N5252AW12 Frequency Extenders 5023 1450 Socket Wrench 5 16 5002 3361 SMB Removal Tool 5023 1450 Socket Wrench 5 16 1810 0118 SMA 50...

Page 52: ...252AWxx extenders have built in diplex and LO amplifiers to connect to Port 1 and Port 2 of a VNA For alternative configurations using N5252APXI and standard VNAX extenders refer to the Keysight N5252APXI 2 Port VNA to VNAX Adapter Module Product Note N5252 90004 52 N5252 90002 User s Guide ...

Page 53: ...of your kit s shorts loads QW quarter wave shims and section to compare with if performance is in question The E Band system is calibrated by the customer using the N5262AC12 Calibration Kit that comes with the system A functional certificate is provided with N5252A only N5253E is not configured at the factory and does not have a functional certificate Caring for Waveguide WG Interfaces A clean su...

Page 54: ... carefully Look for metal particles scratches and dents Connector Cleaning Do Do Not a Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instrument s power cord removed and in a well ventilated area Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate and the fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument Use any abrasives Get liquid into plastic support beads Try compressed air firs...

Page 55: ...Safety and Regulatory Information N5252 90002 User s Guide 55 ...

Page 56: ...ted Always use the three prong AC power cord supplied with this product Failure to ensure adequate grounding by not using this cord may cause product damage Before Applying Power If this product is to be energized via an autotransformer make sure the common terminal is connected to the neutral grounded side of the mains supply This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollut...

Page 57: ...moved Energy available at many points may if contacted result in personal injury The power cord is connected to internal capacitors that may remain live for 10 seconds after disconnecting the plug from its power supply For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only with same type and rating The use of other fuses or material is prohibited The detachable power cord is the instr...

Page 58: ... a conductive floor If you are uncertain about the conductivity of your floor wear a heel strap always ground yourself before you clean inspect or make a connection to a static sensitive device or test port You can for example grasp the grounded outer shell of the test port or cable connector briefly always ground the center conductor of a test cable before making a connection to the analyzer test...

Page 59: ...nity The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicable to our product The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA International This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product CISPR 11 Clause 5 This is a marking to indicate product compliance with the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 001 Direct Current The instrument has ...

Page 60: ...ation of conformity is available upon request or a copy is available on the Keysight Technologies web site at https regulations about keysight com DoC South Korean Class A EMC Declaration This EMC statement applies to the equipment only for use in a business environment 사 용 자 안 내 문 이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서 가정용 환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다 사용자 안내문은 업무용 방송통신기자재 에만 적용한다 Complies with the...

Page 61: ...s needs and information or finding a local Keysight office are available on the Internet at http www keysight com find assist You can also purchase accessories or documentation items on the Internet at http www keysight com find If you do not have access to the Internet please contact your Keysight field engineer In any correspondence or telephone conversation refer to the Keysight product by its ...

Page 62: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2018 2019 2020 2021 Print Date September 2021 Supersedes March 2021 www keysight com ...

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