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Summary of Contents for N5227A

Page 1: ...and Quick Start Guide Part Number E8356 90001 N5227A PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer Service Guide Part Number N5227 90001 N5261A and N5262A Millimeter Head Controller User s and Service Guide...

Page 2: ...Keysight 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 keysi...

Page 3: ...available for Keysight Technologies Inc products For information about these agreements and for other assistance contact Keysight Refer to Contacting Keysight on page 5 4 Safety and Regulatory Informa...

Page 4: ...iii Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001...

Page 5: ...2 6 Millimeter Wave Test Head Modules 2 7 Theory of Operation 2 8 3 System Installation Receiving the System 3 2 The System as Shipped 3 2 Keysight Technologies Customer Engineering 3 2 System Content...

Page 6: ...tion and Analyzer Warm Up 6 2 Torquing Connections 6 2 Long Term Storage of Test Results 6 2 Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge ESD 6 2 Review the Principles of Connector Care 6 3 System Check 6...

Page 7: ...Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 1 1 1 Safety and Regulatory Information...

Page 8: ...This is a Safety Class I product provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth co...

Page 9: ...is document may be performed with power supplied to the product while protective covers are removed Energy available at many points may if contacted result in personal injury The power cord is connect...

Page 10: ...nts and assemblies or when making connections always wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor If you are uncertain about the conductivity of your floor wear a heel strap alway...

Page 11: ...90001 1 5 PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A Safety and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section contains information that is required by var...

Page 12: ...d to identify a terminal which is internally connected to the product frame or chassis The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the CSA International This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and...

Page 13: ...rmation Regulatory Information Lithium Battery Disposal If the battery on the network analyzer s CPU board needs to be disposed of dispose of it in accordance with your country s requirements If requi...

Page 14: ...device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB 001 du Canada Safety Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC IEC EN 61010 1 2nd Edition Canada CSA C...

Page 15: ...Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 2 1 2 System Description...

Page 16: ...ystem with an extremely wide frequency range of 10 MHz to 110 GHz The N5251A uses the same 1 0 mm test port connections throughout its entire range of test frequencies It is never necessary to make an...

Page 17: ...Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 2 3 System Description N5251A Network Analyzer System PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A Options...

Page 18: ...s and are designed to cover a frequency range of 10 MHz to 110 GHz In this configuration the test head modules are placed on a work bench in front of the millimeter head controller The DUT is normally...

Page 19: ...obe station Each 1 0 mm test port is directly connected to a wafer probe assembly via a coaxial cable The wafer probe measurement configuration is not documented in this manual For information about p...

Page 20: ...meter test set The millimeter head controller supplies RF and LO signals to the millimeter wave test head modules and returns the down converted reference and test IF signals to the PNA for processing...

Page 21: ...e N5227A PNA These test head modules are manufactured by OLM Inc The N5251A system measurement ports Port 1 and Port 2 are in the left and right millimeter wave test head modules respectively The left...

Page 22: ...of the combiner either transmitted from another test head module or reflected from a device under test is routed to the RCVR connector via the combiner and coupled arm of the coupler This output goes...

Page 23: ...llation and Service Guide N5251 90001 2 9 PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A System Description Millimeter Wave Test Head Modules Figure 2 6 Millimeter wave Test Head Module Block Dia...

Page 24: ...2 10 Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 System Description Millimeter Wave Test Head Modules PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A...

Page 25: ...Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 3 1 3 System Installation...

Page 26: ...ecklist has been completed and the system has been checked for physical damage If the shipping container is damaged or the packaging material shows signs of stress notify the carrier as well as Keysig...

Page 27: ...is shipped in multiple containers Be sure to open all containers when verifying that every system component has been received Table 3 1 N5221A System Contents Table 1 of 2 N5221A System Contents Opti...

Page 28: ...ble assy 5061 9038 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 Front handle kit for N5261 2A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rack mount kit for N5261 2A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PNA to N5261 2A...

Page 29: ...to determine both the electrical requirements and the air conditioning requirements of the system Notes 1 Values are based on 120 Vac supplied to each instrument at 60 Hz 2 The N5261A or N5262A millim...

Page 30: ...or corrected measurements require the ambient temperature of the N5251A to be maintained within 1 C of the ambient temperature at calibration The environmental requirements shown below are characteris...

Page 31: ...on connector care Prior to making connections to your analyzer carefully review the information about inspecting cleaning and gaging connectors Refer to the calibration kit documentation for detailed...

Page 32: ...t head module each 3 5 kg 7 5 lb 0 5 lb 6 9 cm 2 7 in 50 7 cm 20 in 17 8 cm 6 9 in N5227A 2 Port PNA Option 201 or 219 42 2 kg 93 lb nominal 27 91 cm 11 0 in 48 29 cm 19 0 in 64 96 cm 25 6 in N5227A 4...

Page 33: ...ller as shown in Figure 3 1 on page 3 10 and Figure 3 2 on page 3 11 Use the Lock Link kit U3021 60003 to mechanically connect the two units Detailed instructions are contained in the System Configura...

Page 34: ...tallation PNA Controller and Test Head Module Interconnections PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A Figure 3 1 2 Port Model Rear Panel Cabling Cables shown in the graphic above are the...

Page 35: ...erconnections Figure 3 2 4 Port Model Rear Panel Cabling Cables shown in the graphic above are the same 5061 9038 except for the Test Set I O cable 8120 6818 Front Panel Cabling The front panel connec...

Page 36: ...CX10 Cable Part Number PNA Front Panel N5250CX10 PNA Front Panel N5250CX10 RF OUT R F In 8121 1221 RCVR A IN PORT 1 RCVR A SOURCE OUT PORT 1 PORT 1 SOURCE OUT LO OUT L O In 8121 1221 RCVR B IN PORT 2...

Page 37: ...document part number N5260 90070 contained in kit part number N5261 60019 DO NOT APPLY THE VELCRO FASTENERS AROUND THE CABLES AT THIS TIME 2 Connect the five cables to the front panel of the controll...

Page 38: ...able connections Figure 3 5 Details for Test Head Module Connections 8 Apply Velcro fasteners to the ends of the cable sleeve as shown in Figure 3 4 and Figure 3 5 For instructions refer to steps 6 th...

Page 39: ...1 90001 3 15 PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A System Installation PNA Controller and Test Head Module Interconnections 11 Torque all cable connections 12 Connect mini triax cables a...

Page 40: ...onfigure Millimeter Module Configuration The dialog box shown in the following figure will be displayed Figure 3 6 Millimeter Module Configuration Dialog Box 2 On the dialog box under Available Config...

Page 41: ...Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 4 1 4 System Specifications...

Page 42: ...uide Port 10 MHz to 45 MHz 8 7 45 MHz to 500 MHz 3 1 500 MHz to 2 GHz 0 2 2 GHz to 10 GHz 2 2 10 GHz to 24 GHz 5 0 24 GHz to 30 GHz 7 0 30 GHz to 40 GHz 10 1 40 GHz to 45 GHz 15 5 45 GHz to 50 GHz 12...

Page 43: ...GHz 80 100 60 GHz to 67 GHz 75 95 67 GHz to 70 GHz 68 82 70 GHz to 75 GHz 74 87 75 GHz to 80 GHz 85 98 80 GHz to 100 GHz 89 101 100 GHz to 110 GHz 87 98 Test Port Damage Level dBm 1 0 mm Test Port 1...

Page 44: ...Outputs Rear Panel LO Power Test Port Frequencies Above 67 GHz 67 GHz to 110 GHza 7 to 13 dBm Rear Panel RF Power Test Port Frequencies Above 67 GHz a For rear panel LO port frequency divide by 8 b Fo...

Page 45: ...nstallation and Service Guide N5251 90001 4 5 PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A System Specifications Specifications Figure 4 1 Internal Connection Diagram for the Test Head Bias Tee...

Page 46: ...ead sub miniature triax connectors are BJ152 bulkhead jacks from Trompeter Electronics www trompeter com Parametric DC source connectors are standard triax Test Head Module Dimensions Test head module...

Page 47: ...Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 4 7 PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A System Specifications Specifications Figure 4 3 Test Head Module Dimensions for Mounting...

Page 48: ...4 8 Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 System Specifications Specifications PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A...

Page 49: ...Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 5 1 5 Maintenance and Support...

Page 50: ...r Waveguide WG Interfaces A clean surface at millimeter wave frequencies is much more important than at lower frequencies because any debris on the waveguide surface can potentially distort the measur...

Page 51: ...act end down Store connectors or adapters loose Visual Inspection Do Do Not Use a damaged connector ever Inspect all connectors carefully Look for metal particles scratches and dents Connector Cleanin...

Page 52: ...le on the Web at http www keysight com find assist If you do not have access to the Internet please contact your Keysight field engineer In any correspondence or telephone conversation refer to the Ke...

Page 53: ...Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 6 1 6 Performance Tests and Checks...

Page 54: ...store results from the System Check and the System Performance Verification procedures for future reference Prior results can be useful when evaluating changes in system performance After completing...

Page 55: ...s of Connector Care Proper connector care and connection techniques are critical for accurate and repeatable measurements Refer to Table 5 1 on page 5 3 for tips on connector care Prior to making conn...

Page 56: ...the IF bandwidth to 1 kHz by pressing Response Avg IF Bandwidth 4 Display the receiver traces as shown in Figure 6 1 and Figure 6 3 by pressing Utility System Service Utilities Receiver Display The tr...

Page 57: ...a display that represents the current system performance capture the display in a file and save the file in the directory D sysver results create this directory if it does not already exist To captur...

Page 58: ...ed data along with the kit data to allow a visual comparison During the system verification process it is NECESSARY that the verification devices be measured with their female connectors connected to...

Page 59: ...rogram installed on the PNA Instructions for updating the System Verification utility are located at http na support keysight com pna pna_testing html General Preparation Prepare for performance verif...

Page 60: ...by clicking on it The corresponding verification kit to use is automatically selected Refer to Figure 6 3 4 Under Test Cable s Select Single Cable Adapters Set Cable Flex Factor to 100 5 Under Output...

Page 61: ...assume Port 1 and Port 2 are being verified Modify the instructions appropriately for Port 3 and Port 4 10 Click Run 11 Enter the serial number for the 85059A kit The other numbers are optional 12 Cl...

Page 62: ...4 Follow the prompts on the analyzer for performing a full 2 port calibration The parameters for the calibration are set up automatically by the program When connecting calibration standards to the en...

Page 63: ...the verification process has been completed for ports 1 and 2 you are prompted with the directory location of the result files Make a note of this directory for later reference 19 If ports 3 and 4 we...

Page 64: ...6 12 Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 Performance Tests and Checks System Performance Verification PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A Figure 6 6 Magnitude for Matched Thru...

Page 65: ...Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 6 13 PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A Performance Tests and Checks System Performance Verification Figure 6 7 Phase for Matched Thru...

Page 66: ...14 Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 Performance Tests and Checks System Performance Verification PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzer System N5251A Figure 6 8 Magnitude for Mismatched Thru...

Page 67: ...strate that the system is making reasonable measurements There are no hard specifications on the N5251A system so there are no pass fail limits from the system verification measurements The results al...

Page 68: ...1 Disconnect and clean the device that failed the verification measurement 2 Reconnect the device making sure that all connections are carefully torqued 3 Measure the device again using the previous...

Page 69: ...Installation and Service Guide N5251 90001 7 1 7 Replaceable Parts...

Page 70: ...required Contact Keysight Technologies for instructions on where to send the order Refer to Contacting Keysight on page 5 4 To order a part that is not listed in the replaceable parts lists include th...

Page 71: ...arts 2110 0046 Fuse inch 0 5A 125V NTD BI Fuse for bias tee option 017 and 018 System Front Cables 8121 1221 RF and LO 3 5 mm cable 48 length 85105 60033 IF signal cable SMA 48 length 85105 60030 Cont...

Page 72: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2012 2017 Edition 1 July 2017 Supersedes February 2017 www keysight com...

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