Installation Note E8801-90024
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About the Upgrade Kit
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Description of Option 014
An Option 014 analyzer can be configured to measure high-power devices and devices for high
dynamic range.
For a high-power measurement, external amplifiers and high power attenuators or isolators
can be added to complete the test setup. In this configuration, test-port output-power up to
1 Watt (+30 dBm) can be applied to the device under test (DUT). Additionally, there is an
external reference input that allows the external amplifier’s frequency response and drift to
be ratioed out. There are also internal step attenuators between the coupler and the receivers
to prevent receiver overload.
For high dynamic range measurements, front panel jumpers are moved to reverse the signal
path through one of the couplers. This allows for a 15 dB improvement in transmitted signal
sensitivity in one direction only. These jumpers are installed on both ports allowing the user
to choose a high dynamic range measurement in either the forward or reverse direction.
Products affected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8801A, E8802A, and E8803A; all options
Installation to be performed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agilent service center, personnel qualified
by Agilent, or customer
Estimated installation time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 hours
Estimated verification time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 minutes
