Page 1 Agilent Technologies 83236B PCS Interface Operating Manual Serial Numbers This manual applies directly to instruments with serial number prefix 3711J. For additional important information about serial numbers, see Serial Numbers on page 144. Agilent Part No. 83236-90102 Printed in Japan...
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Page 5 Agilent Technologies 83236B complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC1010-1. Agilent 83236B is an INDOOR USE product. NOTE: LEDs in the Agilent 83236B are Class 1 in accordance with IEC 825-1. CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Ground the Instrument To avoid electric shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to a safety earth ground by the supplied power cable with earth blade.
Page 6 Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument. Return the instrument to a Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
Page 8 Herstellerbescheinigung GERXUSCHEMISSION LpA < 70 dB am Arbeitsplatz normaler Betrieb nach DIN 45635 T. 19 Manufacturer’s Declaration ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION LpA < 70 dB operator position normal operation per ISO 7779 viii...
Page 9 In this Manual This manual describes general information, function, operation, and specifications of the Agilent 83236B PCS Interface. The following chapters are included in this manual. Appendix 1, General Information This chapter provides a product overview and describes the furnished accessories, options, and front and rear panels.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 General Information Introduction 16 Incoming Inspection 18 Furnished Accessories 19 Power Cable 20 Options 22 Front Panel 24 Rear Panel 26 Other Information 29 2 Installation Introduction 32 When Used with Agilent 8924C and Controlled via Serial Port for CDMA Subscriber Unit Tests 34 When Used with Agilent 8924C and Controlled via GPIB for CDMA Subscriber Unit Tests 37...
Page 12 Contents Load and Run the Connectivity Test Software (Option 001 or 002) 59 Where to go next 64 3 Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Introduction 66 Overview of Programming Issues 67 PCS Interface Programming Guide 75 Test Procedure Flow 76 Initialize the System 77 Set Up and Measure 79 4 GPIB Commands...
Page 13 Contents GPIB Command Summary 121 5 Specifications Introduction 124 Generator Output Path 125 Analyzer Input Path 128 Reference Specifications 131 Remote Control 131 Connectors 132 General Characteristics 135 A Frequency Conversion Tables Frequency Conversion for Signal Generation 138 B Manual Changes Introduction 142 Manual Changes 143 Serial Numbers 144...
Page 14 Contents Error Message 154 Glossary 161...
Page 15 eneral Information What’s included in this chapter: • Introduction • Furnished Accessories • Options • Front Panel • Rear Panel...
Page 16: General Information
Figure 1 Agilent 83236B PCS Interface The Agilent 83236B PCS Interface extends the time division multiple access (TDMA) and code division multiple access (CDMA) measurement capability of the Agilent 8920A,B, Agilent 8921A, and Agilent 8924C Test Sets to the 1710 to 1990 MHz frequency range.
Page 17 Refer to the Agilent 8924C User’s Guide or Agilent 8920B User’s Guide for the operation of the Agilent 83236B controlled via the serial port. Conventions Used The Agilent 83236B PCS Interface can be used with a variety of Test Sets and a variety of Cellular Adapters. •...
Page 18: Incoming Inspection
Agilent Technologies office. If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning material shows signs of unusual stress, notify the carrier as well as the Agilent Technologies office.
Page 19: Furnished Accessories
Chapter 1, General Information Furnished Accessories Furnished Accessories The following accessories are furnished with the PCS Interface. Table 2 Included Accessories Name Qty. Part/Product Number GPIB Cable (0.5 m) Agilent 10833D Serial Cable Agilent p/n 83236-61609 N-BNC Cable Agilent p/n 83236-61603 SMA-SMC Cable Agilent p/n 83215-61643 SMC-SMC Cable...
Page 20: Power Cable
Chapter 1, General Information Power Cable Power Cable In accordance with international safety standards, this instrument is equipped with a three-wire power cable. When connected to an appropriate ac power outlet, this cable grounds the instrument frame. The type of power cable shipped with each instrument depends on the country of destination.
Page 21 Chapter 1, General Information Power Cable WARNING: For protection from electrical shock, the power cable ground must not be defeated. The power plug must be plugged into an outlet that provides a protective earth ground connection. Figure 2 Power Cable Supplied...
Page 22: Options
Chapter 1, General Information Options Options The following options can be used with the PCS Interface. Utility Software on PCMCIA Card Utility Software on EPSON Memory Card Bench Top Kit Rack Flange Kit Option 001 — Utility Software on PCMCIA Card Provides the Utility Software memory card which includes the Manual Control and Connectivity Test Programs (for Agilent 8920B and Agilent 8924C).
Page 23 Option 1AB — Bench Top Cabinet Kit This kit is used to stack a 19-inch-wide instrument, such as the Agilent 8924C CDMA Mobile Station Test Set, on the Agilent 83236B. Rack mounting hardware is included. For the instructions on how to mount the PCS Interface, refer to the Agilent 83236A,B PCS Interface Option 1AB Bench Top Kit Installation Instruction included with the kit.
Page 24: Front Panel
Chapter 1, General Information Front Panel Front Panel Figure 3 Front Panel 1. Line Switch The power switch. The On position is | and the Off position is Ο . In the On position, power is supplied and the indicator above the switch is lit. 2.
Page 25 Chapter 1, General Information Front Panel Connects to the transmit/receive antenna port of a radio. 4. RF IN/OUT (Connector type: Type N (F)) CAUTION: The maximum allowable average power to the RF IN/OUT port depends on the unit-under- test as follows. Use an external attenuator if you are uncertain. Subscriber Unit Test Single carrier TDMA and FM: 10 Watts...
Page 26: Rear Panel
Chapter 1, General Information Rear Panel Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 4 Rear Panel 1. GPIB Address The GPIB address selector specifies the GPIB interface address. The address Selector selector consists of the switches A1 to A5. The switch A1 is the least significant bit (1) and A5 the most significant bit (16).
Page 27 Chapter 1, General Information Rear Panel 6. GPIB Interface The GPIB interface connects to an external controller to enable the control of the PCS Interface. In most cases, this control is provided by a Test Set. NOTE: To enable this GPIB Interface, set the GPIB/Ser switch of the GPIB Address Selector to the “GPIB”...
Page 28 Chapter 1, General Information Rear Panel 7. SERIAL PORT This port is used for the Agilent 83236B to be controlled by the Agilent 8924C whose firmware revision is A.05.00 and above or Agilent 8920B whose firmware revision is B.05.00 and above.
Page 29: Other Information
The main fuse is not replaceable by the operator. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Ventilation To ensure adequate ventilation, make sure that there is adequate clearance around Requirements the PCS Interface. Instructions for For cleaning, wipe lightly with a soft damp cloth. Cleaning Calibration Cycle Contact your nearest Agilent Technologies service office.
Page 30 Chapter 1, General Information Other Information...
Page 31 nstallation Before attempting to make measurements or generate programs using the PCS Interface, it is a good idea to follow the steps in this chapter. This will ensure that the proper connections are made between the PCS Interface and other hardware and will verify basic operation of the Test System.
Page 32: Installation
Chapter 2, Installation Introduction Introduction Chapter Overview Included in this chapter are steps for setting up the PCS Interface for the following test configurations: Table 8 PCS Interface Test Configurations You will control With Cellular If you are testing... And your Test Set Model is... the PCS Refer to...
Page 33 Chapter 2, Installation Introduction The PCS Interface can be controlled by the following methods. • Serial Port Control The Agilent 8920B option 800 with firmware revision B.05.00 and above and Agilent 8924C with firmware revision A.05.00 and above can control the PCS Interface via the serial port.
Page 34: When Used With Agilent 8924C And Controlled Via Serial Port For Cdma Subscriber Unit Tests
Subscriber Unit Tests NOTE: To control the PCS Interface via the serial port, the firmware of the Agilent 8924C must be A.05.00 and above. Contact your nearest Agilent Technologies sales office for firmware upgrade information. Unpack the PCS Follow these steps to prepare the Test System for setup: Interface and 1 Unpack the test equipment and accessories.
Page 35 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8924C and Controlled via Serial Port for CDMA Subscriber Unit Tests Cable Connections Follow these steps to prepare the test equipment for use: 1 Set the GPIB Address Selector of the rear panel of the PCS Interface as follows. GPIB/Ser switch GPIB address 2 Make the front and rear panel connections shown in figure 5.
Page 36 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8924C and Controlled via Serial Port for CDMA Subscriber Unit Tests CDMA CALL FUNCTIO INSTRUMENT PRINT CONFI ADRS SAVE HOLD MEAS CALL HELP PRINT PREV TESTS LOCA RECA PRESE CDMA DATA k1’ CELL RANG METE CALL...
Page 37: When Used With Agilent 8924C And Controlled Via Gpib For Cdma Subscriber Unit Tests
As soon as you receive it, check that it is not damaged and that all accessories are present (see table 2 on page 19). Should this product be damaged or any accessories be missing, contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office or the company from which you purchased it.
Page 38 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8924C and Controlled via GPIB for CDMA Subscriber Unit Tests Cable Connections Follow these steps to prepare the test equipment for use: 1 Set the GPIB Address Selector on the rear panel of the PCS Interface as follows. GPIB/Ser switch GPIB GPIB address...
Page 39 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8924C and Controlled via GPIB for CDMA Subscriber Unit Tests CDMA CALL FUNCTIO INSTRUMENT PRINT CONFI ADRS SAVE HOLD MEAS CALL HELP PRINT PREV TESTS LOCA RECA PRESE CDMA DATA k1’ CELL RANG METE INCR INCR...
Page 40: When Used With Agilent 8920B And Controlled Via Serial Port For Tdma Subscriber Unit Tests
As soon as you receive it, check that it is not damaged and that all accessories are present (see table 2 on page 19). Should this product be damaged or any accessories be missing, contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office or the company from which you purchased it.
Page 41 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8920B and Controlled via Serial Port for TDMA Subscriber Unit Tests Test Set Cellular Adapter PCS Interface Figure 7 Horizontal stacking configuration (side view) for the Agilent 8920 Test Configuration...
Page 42 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8920B and Controlled via Serial Port for TDMA Subscriber Unit Tests b If you are placing the Test System vertically (as is often done when putting the equipment on the floor), the PCS Interface’s rear feet must be placed on the same surface as those of the Test Set.
Page 43 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8920B and Controlled via Serial Port for TDMA Subscriber Unit Tests Cable Connections Follow these steps to prepare the test equipment for use: NOTE: You should have made all connections between the Test Set and Cellular Adapter at this point.
Page 44 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8920B and Controlled via Serial Port for TDMA Subscriber Unit Tests OFF-CHANNEL PWR REF ANALYZER ANALYZER ANALYZER GENERATOR UNLOCK PULSE DATA BASEBAND TRIGGER BASEBAND CLOCK IN DATA IN DATA IN 8 323 6B P C S I N T E R F A C E TEST SET 1.8-2.0 GHz UUT...
Page 45: When Used With Agilent 8920A,B And Controlled Via Gpib For Tdma Subscriber Unit Tests
As soon as you receive it, check that it is not damaged and that all accessories are present (see table 2 on page 19). Should this product be damaged or any accessories be missing, contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office or the company from which you purchased it.
Page 46 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8920A,B and Controlled via GPIB for TDMA Subscriber Unit Tests 2 Placing the equipment: a If you are placing the Test System horizontally (on a bench top, for example) place the Test Set (together with the Cellular Adapter) on the top of the PCS Interface. Position the bumpers (feet) of the Test Set so that they are stably seated between the forward and rear bumpers of the PCS Interface.
Page 47 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8920A,B and Controlled via GPIB for TDMA Subscriber Unit Tests b If you are placing the Test System vertically (as is often done when putting the equipment on the floor), the PCS Interface’s rear feet must be placed on the same surface as those of the Test Set.
Page 48 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8920A,B and Controlled via GPIB for TDMA Subscriber Unit Tests Cable Connections Follow these steps to prepare the test equipment for use: NOTE: You should have made all connections between the Test Set and Cellular Adapter at this point.
Page 49 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8920A,B and Controlled via GPIB for TDMA Subscriber Unit Tests OFF-CHANNEL PWR REF ANALYZER ANALYZER ANALYZER GENERATOR UNLOCK PULSE DATA BASEBAND TRIGGER BASEBAND CLOCK IN DATA IN DATA IN 8 323 6B P C S I N T E R F A C E TEST SET 1.8-2.0 GHz UUT POWER...
Page 50: When Used With Agilent 8921A For Cdma Base Stations Tests
As soon as you receive it, check that it is not damaged and that all accessories are present (see table 2 on page 19). Should this product be damaged or any accessories be missing, contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office or the company from which you purchased it.
Page 51 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8921A for CDMA Base Stations Tests b If you are placing the Test System vertically (as is often done when putting the equipment on the floor), the PCS Interface’s rear feet must be placed on the same surface as those of the Test Set.
Page 52 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8921A for CDMA Base Stations Tests Cable Connections Follow these steps to prepare the test equipment for use: NOTE: You should have made all connections between the Test Set and Cellular Adapter at this point.
Page 53 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8921A for CDMA Base Stations Tests EVEN SECOND/ SYNC IN 8 320 5A C D M A C E L L U L A R A D A P T E R UNLOCK DIAGNOSTIC TRIGGER/ DATA...
Page 54: When Used With Agilent 8921A For Tdma Base Stations Tests
As soon as you receive it, check that it is not damaged and that all accessories are present (see table 2 on page 19). Should this product be damaged or any accessories be missing, contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office or the company from which you purchased it.
Page 55 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8921A for TDMA Base Stations Tests b If you are placing the Test System vertically (as is often done when putting the equipment on the floor), the PCS Interface’s rear feet must be placed on the same surface as those of the Test Set.
Page 56 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8921A for TDMA Base Stations Tests Cable Connections Follow these steps to prepare the test equipment for use: NOTE: You should have made all connections between the Test Set and Cellular Adapter at this point.
Page 57 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8921A for TDMA Base Stations Tests 832 04A D U A L M O D E C E L L U L A R A D A P T E R PWR REF ANALYZER ANALYZER ANALYZER...
Page 58 Chapter 2, Installation When Used with Agilent 8921A for TDMA Base Stations Tests 832 04 A D U A L M O D E C E L L U L A R A D A P T E R PWR REF ANALYZER ANALYZER ANALYZER...
Page 59: Load And Run The Connectivity Test Software (Option 001 Or 002)
Test System. NOTE: The connectivity test is supplied on the memory card shipped with the Agilent 83236B option 001, utility software on PCMCIA card, or option 002, utility software on EPSON memory card. Use the PCMCIA card for the Agilent 8924C or Agilent 8920B; use the EPSON memory card for the Agilent 8920A or Agilent 8921A.
Page 60 Chapter 2, Installation Load and Run the Connectivity Test Software (Option 001 or 002) OFF-CHANNEL ANALYZER ANALYZER ANALYZER GENERATOR UNLOCK PULSE MOD DATA BASEBAND TRIGGER BASEBAND CLOCK IN DATA IN DATA IN From Agilent 83236 FROM From Agilent 83236 TO ANT IN DUPLEX OUT To Agilent 8920,21 ANT IN 8 323 6B...
Page 61 Chapter 2, Installation Load and Run the Connectivity Test Software (Option 001 or 002) Press Insert the utility POWER. software card. Press Wait for a display to appear PRESET. (approximately 20 seconds). Preset returns the Test Set to the RX Test screen. CDMA CALL FUNCTIO INSTRUMENT...
Page 62 Chapter 2, Installation Load and Run the Connectivity Test Software (Option 001 or 002) Position cursor at Press TESTS to display the Select Procedure Location: and select it. TESTS (Main Menu) screen. If you are in the IBASIC TESTs screen, press PRESET before pressing TESTS.
Page 63 Chapter 2, Installation Load and Run the Connectivity Test Software (Option 001 or 002) Notes about GPIB Disconnect other GPIB devices, especially system controllers, from the Test connections System before running the connectivity test. The Test Set is the system controller when the connectivity test is running and another (external) controller on the bus will generate a bus conflict error.
Page 64: Where To Go Next
Test System. The connectivity software will attempt to identify the failed unit. Once the suspected failed unit is identified, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Service Center for instructions on servicing the unit.
Page 65 rogramming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control What’s included in this chapter: • Introduction • Overview of programming issues • PCS Interface programming guide...
Page 66: Programming The Pcs Interface Using Gpib Control
Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Introduction Introduction The PCS Interface extends the frequency range of the Test Set to the 1710 to 1785 MHz, 1805 to 1910 MHz, and 1930 to 1990 MHz PCS band. Since the PCS Interface has no front-panel user controls, its only available control interface is through GPIB.
Page 67: Overview Of Programming Issues
Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Overview of Programming Issues Overview of Programming Issues Features The basic features of the PCS Interface include: • A PCS frequency RF generator for receiver testing • A PCS frequency signal analyzer for transmitter testing •...
Page 68 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Overview of Programming Issues System Connections NOTE: It is assumed that all connections between the Test Set and Cellular Adapter have been made. Refer to the User’s Guide for your Cellular Adapter for instructions on connecting it to the Test Set.
Page 69 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Overview of Programming Issues EXT TRIG IN Agilent 83236B (Frame Clk from Agilent 8320NX) GPIB GPIB (to Agilent 892NX) Serial Serial (to Agilent 8924C) DET OUT (to Agilent 8924C) TEMP Sense...
Page 70 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Overview of Programming Issues Generator level The PCS Interface’s generator path has a 0 to 70 dB attenuator with 10 dB steps Setting which provide coarse level settings of the RF generator. Fine level control is provided by the 0.1 dB resolution of the Test Set’s DUPLEX OUT port.
Page 71 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Overview of Programming Issues Analyzer The PCS Interface’s analyzer path has a 0 to 40 dB attenuator with 1 dB steps. Attenuator Setting This attenuator is adjusted to optimize the signal level through the PCS Interface’s downconverter to the Test Set’s ANT IN port.
Page 72 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Overview of Programming Issues Power Detector, The power detector Triggering Types, The PCS Interface has a built-in detector for direct power measurements of the and Power UUT’s transmitter signals connected to the RF IN/OUT port. Measurements Triggering types Trigger and data collection features have been included to provide direct power...
Page 73 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Overview of Programming Issues Temperature Power measurement accuracy and signal level accuracy in the PCS Interface are Compensations affected by temperature. The PCS Interface has an internal temperature sensor which is used during compensations which are necessary to ensure that the accuracy specified is achieved.
Page 74 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Overview of Programming Issues 2. Generator level temperature compensation This compensation is necessary to maintain the generator’s output level accuracy which is used for testing receivers. During this procedure the UUT is automatically internally disconnected from the generator and analyzer path.
Page 75: Pcs Interface Programming Guide
Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control PCS Interface Programming Guide PCS Interface Programming Guide For a complete description of the PCS Interface GPIB commands used in this chapter see chapter 4, "GPIB Commands". Conventions Used Examples given in this chapter will include: the instrument to be programmed, the command string, and the reference page in this manual for the given command string.
Page 76: Test Procedure Flow
Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Test Procedure Flow Test Procedure Flow Figure 24 is an overview of the initialization, set up, and measurement steps required in control software when using a PCS Interface in a test system. Start Place the Test Set and PCS Interface into known Initialize the...
Page 77: Initialize The System
Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Initialize the System Initialize the System Figure 25 shows the tasks necessary to initialize the Test System. Initialize the System Test Procedure Flow Start Reset the System Initialize the System Set Up the Test Set’s Initialize the PCS Interface Temperature Compensation Ports and Tune Mode...
Page 78 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Initialize the System Set Up the When The Test Set was reset in the previous step, its RF IN/OUT port was Test Set’s Ports and designated by default. The PCS Interface requires connections to the Test Set’s Tune Mode DUPLEX OUT and ANT IN ports.
Page 79: Set Up And Measure
Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure Set Up and Measure Figure 26 shows the tasks necessary to set up and measure with the Test System. Set Up and Measure Test Procedure Flow Initialize Start Initialize the Set Up the UUT...
Page 80 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure Initialize 1. Use the following command string to initialize the PCS Interface and query for completion. To PCS Interface> SYST:PRES; *OPC? (page 113) NOTE: The SYST:PRES command string will reset the PCS Interface but will maintain the current temperature compensation.
Page 81 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure Set the Test Set the generator frequency for receiver testing Frequencies and The PCS Interface takes the source signal from the Test Set’s DUPLEX OUT port Levels (for RX or and routes the signal to the UUT port RF OUT only (or RF IN/OUT).
Page 82 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure NOTE: Since the level required at the PCS Interface’s FROM DUPLEX OUT port is computed as a function of frequency, the generator level should be set after the generator frequency is set.
Page 83 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure Perform the Two temperature compensations are available. The dc offset compensation is Temperature required to achieve the most accurate transmitter power measurements. The Compensations generator level compensation provides the best generator level accuracy for receiver testing.
Page 84 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure d. Use the following command string to query the PCS Interface for the signal level required at its FROM DUPLEX OUT port. To the PCS Interface> COMP:TEMP:LEV? (page 103) e.
Page 85 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure Activate the Activate the RX and/or TX functions of the UUT. NOTE: You need to determine the steps required here. You can either control the UUT with the Test Set’s call processing capabilities or some other means of direct control.
Page 86 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure Set Up the Power Before making a power measurement, the triggering type and data collection Detector conditions must be set and the must be set so the correct TX:INP:FREQ (for TX power compensation factors are applied to the measurement.
Page 87 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure 2. Select the data collection conditions In addition to the trigger features, a subset of the collected data can be selected for use in power computations using IGNORE, LENGTH, and AVERAGE values. NOTE: The IGNORE value is valid only for the Internal amplitude trigger or the External trigger.
Page 88 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure NOTE: If the Immediate trigger is used, up to 48000 samples can be collected by the combination of the LENGTH and AVERAGE values. Table 9 Example power measurement set ups for typical applications TX:INP:POW:PDET:SAMP TX:INP:POW:TRIG :AVER...
Page 89 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure 3. Since the frame trigger signal from the Cellular Adapter is used for the external trigger, and the subscriber unit is locked to the Test System’s frame clock, transmitter power measurements can be made on any of the 6 TDMA slots by adjusting the IGNORE value.
Page 90 Chapter 3, Programming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control Set Up and Measure Make the Transmitter power for using the PCS Interface is available in addition to other Measurement measurements from the Test Set. • Transmitter Power measurements Use the following command string to query the power measurement from the PCS Interface.
Page 91 PIB Commands What’s included in this chapter: • Introduction • The Syntax of Program Messages • Reference Information for each GPIB command • GPIB Command Summary...
Page 92: Gpib Commands
Chapter 4, GPIB Commands Introduction Introduction The PCS Interface is controlled only by GPIB commands from the Test Set’s internal IBASIC controller or the user-supplied external controller. The GPIB commands for the PCS Interface comprise common commands and subsystem commands. NOTE: The information in this chapter does not apply when an Agilent 8924C is controlling the PCS Interface over the serial port.
Page 93 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands Introduction Common commands such as may not be used in a subsystem. Common *RST commands function regardless of the current specified path. Returns the current path to root. Causes the current path to branch one level down. Does not change the specification of the current path.
Page 94: The Syntax Of Program Messages
Chapter 4, GPIB Commands The Syntax of Program Messages The Syntax of Program Messages This section details the format and parameters of program messages. Program messages are sent by the computer to the measuring device. They are comprise one or more commands, the symbols that separate each command, and a message termination symbol (terminator).
Page 95 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands The Syntax of Program Messages The Syntax of Query Messages and Response Messages Commands other than those described in the command reference as “No Query” can be used as Query commands. To send a Query command as a message, add a to the end of the character string as shown in the example below.
Page 96 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands The Syntax of Program Messages Parameters One <space> has to be inserted between the command character string of the subsystem and the first parameter. When more than one parameter has to be added to a command, commas are used to separate the parameters.
Page 97 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands The Syntax of Program Messages Conventions The following conventions and definitions are used in this chapter to describe GPIB operation. Þ RX[:RFG1]:TSET:LEVel? ëû <numeric>[DBM] Returns the level required at the FROM DUPLEX OUT port, when Þ the level of the wanted signal at the RF IN/OUT or RF OUT only is <numeric>...
Page 98: Common Commands
Chapter 4, GPIB Commands Common Commands Common Commands *IDN? Returns the ID of the PCS Interface. (Query only) • Response to the Query HEWLETT-PACKARD,HP83236B,xxxxxxxxxx,REV.yy.yy <newline><^END> where, xxxxxxxxxx is a serial number and yy.yy is a firmware version. *OPT? Returns the options that are installed. (Query only) NO OPTION: The frequency range is limited.
Page 99 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands Common Commands *RST Returns all of the settings of the PCS Interface to their default settings. (No Query) Table 10 SYST:PRES Command Settings Command Setting COMP:PDET:DCOF:REQ:RES COMP:PDET:TEMP:REQ:RES COMP:TEMP:REQ:RES RF:PATH RX:OUTP:ATT 70 dB RX:OUTP:FREQ 1930 MHz −130 dBm RX:OUTP:LEV TX:INP:FREQ 1850 MHz...
Page 100: Compensation Subsystem
Chapter 4, GPIB Commands COMPensation Subsystem COMPensation Subsystem COMPensation:PDET:DCOFfset:EXECute This command measures the dc offset values of the power detector. The dc offset value is used to calculate the measurement value from the actual output value of the power detector. This is the equivalent of zeroing the power meter. NOTE: The dc offset values are also updated at power-up of the PCS Interface or after executing the *RST command or the COMP:TEMP:EXEC? command.
Page 101 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands COMPensation Subsystem COMPensation:PDET:DCOFfset:REQuest:RESolution <numeric>[DEG] ëû This command specifies the threshold value of the temperature change used to judge whether the update of the dc offset values of the power detector is required. <numeric>: Greater than or equal to 0 in 0.1°C steps. If 0 is set, the temperature compensation is always required.
Page 102 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands COMPensation Subsystem COMPensation[:RFG1]:TEMPerature:FREQuency? ëû [{0|1|2|3|4|5|<numeric>[HZ|KHZ|MAHZ|MHZ|GHZ]}] This command returns the frequency required at the FROM DUPLEX OUT port for the temperature compensation for the RF signal generator to provide the optimum output level accuracy. If the frequency band or value is not specified, the frequency value specified by the is used.
Page 103 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands COMPensation Subsystem COMPensation[:RFG1]:TEMPerature:LEVel? This command sets the signal path for the temperature compensation, and returns the level required at the FROM DUPLEX OUT port for the temperature compensation for the RF signal generator to provide optimum output level accuracy.
Page 104 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands COMPensation Subsystem COMPensation[:RFG1]:TEMPerature:REQuest:RESolution <numeric>[DEG] ëû This command specifies the threshold value of the temperature change to judge whether an update of the RF generator compensation factors are required. (This value is used by the COMP:TEMP:REQ:STAT? command.) <numeric>: Greater than or equal to 0 in 0.1 °C steps.
Page 105 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands COMPensation Subsystem COMPensation[:RFG1]:TEMPerature:REQuest:STATe? [{0|1|2|3|4|5|<numeric>[HZ|KHZ|MAHZ|MHZ|GHZ]}] Used to check if the RF generator compensations at the specified frequency band or value are required based on the temperature change since the last compensation. If the frequency band or value is not specified, the frequency value specified by the is used.
Page 106: Rf Subsystem
Chapter 4, GPIB Commands RF Subsystem RF Subsystem EXT TRIG IN Agilent 83236B (Frame Clk from Agilent 8320NX) GPIB GPIB (to Agilent 892NX) Serial Serial (to Agilent 8924C) DET OUT (to Agilent 8924C) TEMP Sense 1050 or 1060 MHz REF IN (from Agilent 892NX)
Page 107 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands RF Subsystem RF:PATH {0|1|2} ëû Selects the signal path. NOTE: When this command is executed, the value of the TX attenuator is set to 40 (dB) and the RX attenuator is set to 70 (dB). Table 11 RF Path Setting Þ...
Page 108: Rx Subsystem
Chapter 4, GPIB Commands RX Subsystem RX Subsystem The RX Subsystem carries out the settings for controlling the PCS Interface’s generator path used for the receiver testing. EXT TRIG IN Agilent 83236B (Frame Clk from Agilent 8320NX) GPIB GPIB (to Agilent 892NX) Serial...
Page 109 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands RX Subsystem RX[:RFG1]:INPut:FREQuency? Returns the frequency required at the FROM DUPLEX OUT port. (Query only) Before executing this command, specify the frequency of the signal which you want to output at the RF IN/OUT or RF OUT only port using the command.
Page 110 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands RX Subsystem RX[:RFG1]:OUTPut:ATTenuator:MODE {AUTO|HOLD} ëû Specifies the selection mode of the RX attenuator. AUTO: Auto mode. (Default setting.) HOLD: Hold mode. The attenuator value can be set by the command. RX:OUTP:ATT This command is not generally needed because the attenuator level is automatically NOTE: set when using the command.
Page 111 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands RX Subsystem RX[:RFG1]:OUTPut:LEVel <numeric>[DBM] ëû Specifies the level of the signal which you want to output from the RF IN/OUT or RF OUT only port. <numeric> − 130 to − 10 dBm for RF:PATH 1 − 130 to −...
Page 112 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands RX Subsystem RX[:RFG1]:TSET:LEVel? <numeric>[DBM] ëû Specifies the level of the signal which you want to output from the RF IN/OUT or RF OUT only port, and returns the level required at the FROM DUPLEX OUT port, when the level of the wanted signal at the RF IN/OUT or RF OUT only is <numeric>...
Page 113: System Subsystem
Chapter 4, GPIB Commands SYSTem Subsystem SYSTem Subsystem SYSTem:ERRor? Outputs error messages. (Query only) • Response to the Query {numeric (error code)} {character string (error message)} <new line><^END> Refer to "Error Messages" on page 161 for a description of the each error message. SYSTem:PRESet Presets the PCS Interface.
Page 114: Tx Subsystem
Chapter 4, GPIB Commands TX Subsystem TX Subsystem The TX Subsystem sets the PCS Interface’s analyzer path for the transmitter measurements. EXT TRIG IN Agilent 83236B (Frame Clk from Agilent 8320NX) GPIB GPIB (to Agilent 892NX) Serial Serial (to Agilent 8924C)
Page 115 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands TX Subsystem TX:INPut:FREQuency <numeric> [HZ|KHZ|MAHZ|MHZ|GHZ] ëû Specifies the frequency of the signal input to the RF IN/OUT port. <numeric>: 800 to 960 MHz, 1710 to 1785 MHz, 1805 to 1910 MHz, or 1930 to 1990 MHz (The default unit is “Hz”.) If the entered value is out of range, the value is rounded off to the appropriate limit value.
Page 116 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands TX Subsystem TX:INPut:POWer:EXEC Performs the temperature compensation for the power detector, measures the average power of the burst of the signal input to the RF IN/OUT port, and stores the value into the internal buffer memory. The trigger source which decides the timing of the actual power measurement is set by the TX:INP:POW:TRIG command.
Page 117 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands TX Subsystem TX:INPut:POWer:PDETector:SAMPle:IGNore <numeric> ëû Specifies the number of the A/D conversion samples to ignore after the positive edge trigger. (The sampling time is 12.5 µ This command is valid only when the command is set to TX:INP:POW:TRIG AMPTD <numeric>: 3 to 3200.
Page 118 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands TX Subsystem TX:INPut:POWer:TRIGger[:SOURce] {AMPTD|EXT|IMM} ëû Selects the trigger source to initiate the power measurement after the command is sent. TX:INP:POW? AMPTD: Executes the power measurement when a signal greater than −5 dBm is input to the RF IN/OUT port (amplitude trigger). EXT: Executes the power measurement when a TTL level signal is input to the EXT TRIG IN port (external trigger).
Page 119 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands TX Subsystem TX:OUTPut[:RFANalyzer]:FREQuency? Returns the frequency of the output signal at the TO ANT IN port. (Query only) Before executing this command, specify the frequency to be input to the RF IN/ OUT port using the command.
Page 120 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands TX Subsystem TX:OUTPut[:RFANalyzer]:PATH:ILoss? <numeric> [HZ|KHZ|MAHZ|MHZ|GHZ] ëû Returns the value of the insertion loss of the signal path for the RF signal analyzer, when the frequency of the input signal to the RF IN/OUT port is <numeric> specified by .
Page 121: Gpib Command Summary
Chapter 4, GPIB Commands GPIB Command Summary GPIB Command Summary Command Parameter Note *IDN? Query only *OPT? Query only *RST No Query COMPensation :PDET :DCOFfset :EXECute :REQuest :RESolution :TEMPerature :REQuest :RESolution [:RFG1] :TEMPerature :EXECute? Query only :FREQuency? [{0|1|2|3|4|5|<numeric>}] Query only :LEVel? Query only :PDETector...
Page 122 Chapter 4, GPIB Commands GPIB Command Summary Command Parameter Note [:RFG1] (continued) :TSET :FREQuency? <numeric> Query only :LEVel? <numeric> Query only SYSTem :ERRor? Query only :PRESet No Query :INPut :FREQuency <numeric> :POWer? Query only :POWer :EXECute No Query :EXECute? Query only :PDETector :SAMPle :AVERage[:FACTor]...
Page 123 pecifications...
Page 124: Specifications
Chapter 5, Specifications Introduction Introduction Specifications describe the instrument’s warranted performance after a 30-minute warm up period and the temperature compensation has been implemented, and are valid over the entire operating range unless otherwise noted. Supplemental Characteristics are intended to provide additional information useful in applying the instrument by giving typical, but non-warranted performance parameters.
Page 125: Generator Output Path
To meet generator output path specifications, the input signal must be from the Agilent 8920A,B, Agilent 8921A,D, or Agilent 8924C Test Set with the following characteristics: Frequency Range: 800 MHz to 995 MHz Level Range: −70 dBm to −7 dBm. Agilent 83236B Agilent 892NX Figure 28 Block Diagram, Generator Output Path...
Page 126 Chapter 5, Specifications Generator Output Path Frequency Frequency Range: Through Path: 800 MHz to 960 MHz Conversion Path: 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz 1805 MHz to 1910 MHz 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz Frequency Settling Time: <10 ms Output RF IN/OUT Port: 130 to 20 dBm −...
Page 127 Chapter 5, Specifications Generator Output Path Spectral Purity Table 13 Spurious Type of 800 to 960 MHz 960< to <1710 MHz 1710 to 1990 MHz spurious < −30 dBc < −30 dBc Harmonics — Non-Harmonics < −60 dBc < −25 dBc <...
Page 128: Analyzer Input Path
Chapter 5, Specifications Analyzer Input Path Analyzer Input Path (RF IN/OUT connector) Agilent 83236B Agilent 892NX Figure 29 Block Diagram, Analyzer Input Path...
Page 129 Chapter 5, Specifications Analyzer Input Path Frequency Frequency Range: Through Path: 800 MHz to 960 MHz Conversion Path: 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz 1805 MHz to 1910 MHz 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz Input Max Input Level: Subscriber Unit Test Single carrier TDMA and FM: 40 dBm (10 W) CDMA:...
Page 130 Chapter 5, Specifications Analyzer Input Path Power Frequency Range: 800 MHz to 960 MHz Measurement 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz 1805 MHz to 1910 MHz 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz Measurement Range: Subscriber Unit Test Single carrier TDMA and FM: 13 dBm to 40 dBm (50 µW to 10 W) −...
Page 131: Reference Specifications
−1 dBm Accuracy: Buffered signal from REF IN, or 10 MHz ±10 ppm (if no external reference is connected to REF IN) Remote Control GPIB Agilent Technologies’s implementation of IEEE Standard 488.2 SERIAL Port Connector type: D-SUB15 (F) Interface: RS-232C...
Page 132: Connectors
Chapter 5, Specifications Connectors Connectors RF IN/OUT (Input/Output to UUT) Input /Output Impedance: 50 Ω (nominal) Connector Type: Type N (F) SWR: <1.2:1 Applied Power: Subscriber Unit Test Single carrier TDMA and FM: 40 dBm (10 W) CDMA: 37 dBm (5 W) Base Station Test Single carrier TDMA and FM: 40 dBm (10 W) CDMA and multi-carrier:...
Page 133 Chapter 5, Specifications Connectors FROM DUPLEX OUT (Input from the Test Set) Input Frequency Range: 800 MHz to 995 MHz Input Level Range: −70 dBm to −7 dBm Input Impedance: 50 Ω (nominal) Connector Type: Type N (F) SWR: <1.3:1 REF IN (Input from the Test Set) Input Frequency:...
Page 134 Chapter 5, Specifications Connectors EXT TRIG IN (Input for TDMA) External Trigger Signal: Required for TDMA RF input level range −13 dBm to −5 dBm Input Level: Input Impedance: > 1 kΩ at 1 MHz (nominal) Triggering Type: Positive Edge Connector Type: SMC (M) DET OUT...
Page 135: General Characteristics
Chapter 5, Specifications General Characteristics General Characteristics Size 84 H 340 W 500 D mm × × Weight 5.6 kg Operating Temperature C to 55 ° ° Operating Humidity 15 to 95%RH @ 40 ° Operating Altitude 0 to 2000 meters Non-operating Temperature C to 70 −...
Page 136 Chapter 5, Specifications General Characteristics Others Safety: Complies with IEC 61010-1:1990 +A1:1992 +A2:1995 / EN 61010-1:1993 +A2:1995 Certified by CAN / CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 EMC: Complies with IEC 61326-1:1997 +A1:1998 / EN 61326-1:1997 +A1:1998 Standard Limit CISPR 11:1990 / EN 55011:1991 / AS/NZS 2064.1/2 Group 1, Class A IEC 61000-4-2:1995 / EN 61000-4-2:1995...
Page 137 requency Conversion Tables...
Page 138: Frequency Conversion For Signal Generation
Appendix A, Frequency Conversion Tables Frequency Conversion for Signal Generation Frequency Conversion for Signal Generation Table 14 Frequency Conversion Table for Signal Generation Desired Output at LO Setting Required output from Test UUT Port [MHz] [MHz] Set’s DUPLEX OUT Port 800 to 960 MHz bypass path 800 to 960 MHz...
Page 139 Appendix A, Frequency Conversion Tables Frequency Conversion for Signal Generation Table 15 Frequency Conversion Table for Signal Analyzer Input Frequency from UUT LO Setting Required Input Frequency to [MHz] [MHz] Test Set’s ANT IN port [MHz] 800 to 960 MHz bypass path 800 to 960 MHz 1710 to <1758 MHz...
Page 140 Appendix A, Frequency Conversion Tables Frequency Conversion for Signal Generation...
Page 141 anual Changes...
Page 142: Introduction
Appendix B, Manual Changes Introduction Introduction This appendix contains revision notes for adapting the information in this manual to correspond to the PCS Interface units that were manufactured before this manual was printed. If the serial number of your PCS Interface matches one of the serial numbers noted on the inside cover of this manual, this manual can be used without referring to revision notes.
Page 143: Manual Changes
Appendix B, Manual Changes Manual Changes Manual Changes After reviewing table 16 and table 17, write in this operation manual the necessary changes from the revision notes that correspond to the serial number of your PCS Interface or to the version of the firmware. Not all of the information in this manual will be suitable for the PCS Interface units that are manufactured after this manual is printed.
Page 144: Serial Numbers
Serial Numbers The serial number of your PCS Interface is marked on the serial number plate such as the one shown in figure 30. The plate is attached to the rear panel. Agilent Technologies Japan, Ltd. MODEL SER.NO. Figure 30...
Page 145: Change 1
Appendix B, Manual Changes Change 1 Change 1 Change the following parts if the response to the query of the “*OPT” command is “NO OPTION”. "COMPensation Subsystem" on page 100 COMPensation[:RFG1]:TEMPerature:FREQuency? ëû [{0|1|2|3|4|5|<numeric>[HZ|KHZ|MAHZ|MHZ|GHZ]}] This command returns the frequency required at the FROM DUPLEX OUT port for the temperature compensation for the RF signal generator to provide the optimum output level accuracy.
Page 146 Appendix B, Manual Changes Change 1 COMPensation[:RFG1]:TEMPerature:REQuest:STATe? [{0|1|2|3|4|5|<numeric>[HZ|KHZ|MAHZ|MHZ|GHZ]}] Used to check if the RF generator compensations at the specified frequency band or value are required based on the temperature change since the last compensation. If the frequency band or value is not specified, the frequency value specified by the is used.
Page 147 Appendix B, Manual Changes Change 1 "RX Subsystem" on page 108 RX[:RFG1]:OUTPut:FREQuency ëû <numeric>[HZ|KHZ|MAHZ|MHZ|GHZ] Specifies the frequency of the signal which you want to output from the RF IN/OUT or RF OUT only port. <numeric>: 824 to 894 MHz, 1710 to 1785 MHz, 1805 to 1910 MHz, or 1930 to 1990 MHz.
Page 148 Appendix B, Manual Changes Change 1 "TX Subsystem" on page 114 TX:INPut:FREQuency ëû <numeric> [HZ|KHZ|MAHZ|MHZ|GHZ] Specifies the frequency of the signal input to the RF IN/OUT port. <numeric>: 824 to 894 MHz, 1710 to 1785 MHz, 1805 to 1910 MHz, or 1930 to 1990 MHz (The default unit is “Hz”.) If the entered value is out of range, the value is rounded off to the appropriate limit value.
Page 149 Appendix B, Manual Changes Change 1 "Generator Output Path" on page 125 (RF IN/OUT and RF OUT only connector) NOTE: To meet generator output path specifications, the input signal must be from the Agilent 8920A,B, Agilent 8921A,D, or Agilent 8924C Test Set with the following characteristics: Frequency Range: 810 MHz to 995 MHz Level Range: −70 dBm to −7 dBm.
Page 150 Appendix B, Manual Changes Change 1 "Analyzer Input Path" on page 128 (RF IN/OUT connector) Frequency Frequency Range: Through Path: 824 MHz to 849 MHz 869 MHz to 894 MHz Conversion Path: 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz 1805 MHz to 1910 MHz 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz Power Measurement Frequency Range: 824 MHz to 849 MHz...
Page 151 Appendix B, Manual Changes Change 1 "Frequency Conversion Tables" on page 137 Table 19 Frequency Conversion Table for Signal Generation Desired Output at LO Setting Required output from Test UUT Port [MHz] [MHz] Set’s DUPLEX OUT Port 824 to 894 MHz bypass path 824 to 894 MHz 1710 to 1785 MHz...
Page 152 Appendix B, Manual Changes Change 1 Table 20 Frequency Conversion Table for Signal Analyzer Input Frequency from UUT LO Setting Required Input Frequency to [MHz] [MHz] Test Set’s ANT IN port [MHz] 824 to 894 MHz bypass path 824 to 894 MHz 1710 to <1758 MHz 1060 MHz 650 to <698 MHz...
Page 153 rror Messages This section describes the error messages generated by the PCS Interface. These error messages are output through the GPIB interface. A description of its contents and how to intervene to correct the error is provided for each error message.
Page 154: C Error Messages
Appendix C, Error Messages Error Message Error Message (No error) If an error was not generated and an error code was read at the GPIB, ’0’ is returned. Value out of range; Rounding occurred A numeric data parameter exceeded the range. Its value was rounded to a value within the range.
Page 155 Appendix C, Error Messages Error Message −104 Data type error The data type is invalid. This message would be displayed, for example, if an attempt was made to input numeric data where only character data should be input. −108 Parameter not allowed Too many parameters were contained in the command that was received.
Page 156 Appendix C, Error Messages Error Message −120 Numeric data error The cause of the error that was generated was numeric data (which may include numeric data that does not include a decimal point). This message is displayed if an error other than those corresponding to error codes −121 to −129 is generated.
Page 157 Appendix C, Error Messages Error Message −138 Suffix not allowed The unit suffix could not be used. −140 Character data error A character data error. This message is displayed if an error other than those corresponding to error code −144 or −148 is generated.
Page 158 Appendix C, Error Messages Error Message This message is displayed if an execution error (defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.5) is generated. −220 Parameter error A parameter error. This message is displayed if an error is generated regarding the parameters other than those corresponding to error codes −221 to −229.
Page 159 A memory error. An error occurred in the memory of this device. −330 Self-test failed The result of the self-test was a failure. Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies sales office or service center, or refer to the Service Manual. −350 Queue overflow An error queue overflow.
Page 160 Appendix C, Error Messages Error Message −400 Query error A Query command was invalid. −410 Query INTERRUPTED A DAB or a GET command was received before the response to a Query command was completed. −420 Query UNTERMINATED An incomplete program message was received after the specification was changed to ’TALK’.
Page 161 PCS network no modulation. carrying on a radio communication with subscriber units. GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus. Agilent Technologies’s implementation of Cellular Adapter The IEEE-488.2. Control of the PCS Interface is Agilent 83201A,B, 83203B, 83204A, done through GPIB.
Page 162 MHz) PCS bands. compensation. See "Initialize the System" on page 77 through page 78 for temperature PCS Interface The Agilent 83236B. compensation programming commands. port A place of access to a device where Test Set The Agilent 8920, 8921, or 8924 signals may be input, output, or measured.
Page 163 Index Symbols definition, 161 definition, 162 frame clock procedure *IDN?, 98 definition, 161 definition, 162 *OPT?, 98 front panel, 24 PULSE INPUT (TTL) port, 26 *RST, 99 furnished accessories, 19 query, 95 active link GPIB definition, 161 commands, 92 address connections, 63 definition, 161 rear panel, 26...
Page 164 Index definition, 162 TX subsystem, 114 TX/RX port, 25 typical, 124 upconverter definition, 162 warm up time, 124...

Agilent Technologies 83236B Operating Manual

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3 Programming the PCS Interface Using GPIB Control

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