Source Calibration Adjustment - Agilent Technologies PNA Series Service Manual

Tests and Adjustments
Adjustments

Source Calibration Adjustment

The source calibration is used to adjust your network analyzer for a flat source power
across its full frequency range. There are differences between Port 1 and Port 2; therefore,
a Port 2 adjustment is required.
Equipment Used for the Source Calibration Adjustment
Equipment Type
Power meter
Power sensor, Type-N
Power sensor, 2.4 mm
Power sensor, V-Band
a
Adapter , WR-15 to 1.85 mm (m)
Adapter, 1.85 mm (f) to 1.85 mm (f)
Adapter, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f)
Adapter, Type-N (f) to 2.4 mm (f)
a. This sensor and adapter must be calibrated together by the Agilent factory.
The data supplied is only valid as long as the sensor and adapter remain
connected.
b. The 1.85 mm connector has the same ruggedness and is compatible with the
2.4 mm connectors. 1.85 mm and 2.4 mm adapters are interchangeable.
Procedure
1. Connect the equipment as shown in
network analyzer and the power meter.
3-42
Model or
Part Number
E4418B/E4419B
8482A
8487A
a V8486A
V281B
85058-60114
11900B
b 11903B
Figure
PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
Alternate Model
or Part Number
E4418A/E4419A
None
None
None
None
None
85056-60007
None
3-16. Connect a GPIB cable between the
Service Guide E8361-90001
E8361A