The Test Port Cable Checks - Agilent Technologies E8362B Service Manual

PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
E8362B, E8363B, E8364B

The Test Port Cable Checks

A faulty test port cable can cause a failure in the verification test. The following checks are
not required, but are recommended to verify the performance of the test port cable.
• "Cable Return Loss Check" on page 3-14
• "Cable Insertion Loss Check" on page 3-15
• "Cable Magnitude and Phase Stability Check" on page 3-16
• "Cable Connector Repeatability Check" on page 3-18
Accessories Used in the Test Port Cable Checks
Equipment Type
Calibration kit, 3.5 mm
RF cable, 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f)
Calibration kit, 2.4 mm
RF cable, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f)
Service Guide E8364-90026
Models Model or
Used With Part Number
E8362B 85052B
E8362B 85131C
E8363B, E8364B 85056A
E8363B, E8364B 85133C
Tests and Adjustments
Preliminary Checks
Alternate Model
or Part Number
85052D
85131E
85056D
85133E
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