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Table of Contents Paragraph Page SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1. INTRODUCTION ........................1-1 1-3. DESCRIPTION ........................1-1 1-5. ACCESSORIES ........................1-1 1-7. OPTIONS ..........................1-1 1-9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 1-1 SECTION II - INSTALLATION 2-1. INTRODUCTION ........................2-1 2-3. UNPACKING ........................2-1 2-5.
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Paragraph Page 3-30. Using the Ratio Mode ......................3-9 3-31. Ratio Measurement Display Units ..................3-9 3-32. Using Analyzer Filters ......................3-10 3-35. Audio Oscillator General Description ................. 3-10 3-36. Oscillator Output Description ..................... 3-11 3-37. Source Frequency Display and Selection ................3-11 3-38.
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Paragraph Page 3-96. Program Function Mnemonics ................... 3-22 3-97. Number Formatting ......................3-22 3-98. Data String Format ......................3-22 3-99. Data String Errors ......................3-23 3-100. Data String Examples ...................... 3-23 3-101. Store and Recall Operation .................... 3-23 SECTION IV - THEORY OF OPERATION 4-1.
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Paragraph Page 5-37. Residual Distortion and Noise .................... 5-8 5-39. Residual Signal-to-Noise Ratio .................... 5-8 5-41. Common Mode Rejection Ratio ................... 5-8 5-42. Optional Filter Accuracy ....................... 5-8 5-43. Optional Filter Test Connections ..................5-8 5-44. 400 Hz High-Pass Filter Accuracy ..................5-10 5-45.
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LIST OF TABLES Table Page TABLE 1-1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ............... 1-2 TABLE 1-1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED ..........1-3 TABLE 1-1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED ..........1-4 TABLE 1-1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED ..........1-5 TABLE 2-1 INITIAL CONDITIONS ....................2-2 TABLE 3-1. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ........... 3-3 TABLE 3-2.
Model 1121A. The result is an audio analyzer that is instrument to a previous operating mode can be stored in easy and convenient to use. Among the outstanding non-volatile memory for future recall.
Section 1 General Information TABLE 1-1 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Signal-to-Noise Distortion Fundamental Frequency Range: Residual Distortion and Noise (the greater of): 10 Hz to 100 kHz usable to 140 kHz -80 dB or 10 µV; 10 Hz to 20 kHz, 80 kHz BW Display Range: 0.00 to 140.00 dB -74 dB or 20 µV;...
General Information Section 1 TABLE 1-1 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Timebase Accuracy: Type: 10 MHz TCXO Accuracy: ±1 ppm/yr ± 1 dB; 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 2 dB; 10 Hz to 100 kHz AC Level Measurement Input Voltage Range: 50 mV to 300 V Range: (full scale) 300.0 V, 30.00 V, 3.000 V, Distortion Measurement Range: 300.0 mV, 30.00 mV, 3.000 mV, 0.3000 Mv...
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Section 1 General Information TABLE 1-1 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Analyzer Measurement Speed 10 Hz to 100 kHz, all bandwidths 60 dB (typical); 50 mV to 100 mV Input Voltage Range Function First Reading Rate: Frequency < 1 sec 4 rdngs/sec Standard Audio Filters Level <...
2-2. This section contains the unpacking, mounting, power requirements, cable connections, and preliminary 2-10. CABLE CONNECTIONS. check-out instructions for the Model 1121A Audio Analyzer. 2-11. Front panel connector: 2-3. UNPACKING. INPUT. Analyzer Input HIGH and LOW BNC type connectors and chassis ground allow connection of ex- 2-4.
2-14. The preliminary check verifies that the Model 1121A is operational and should be performed before the instrument is placed into use. To perform the preliminary check, set the front panel LINE switch to ON. Wait several seconds then depress the LCL/INIT key. The SOURCE display will contain the instrument firmware number and the other displays will contain dashes for a period of about two seconds.
3-10. Function Selection. The DATA ENTRY keypad is 3-12. Many of the Model 1121A functions have multiple common to all functions of the Model 1121A. The KYBD display and entry modes. Listed in Table 3-2, Function legend determines the active display window to which the Display And Data Entry Units, are the display legends DATA ENTRY keypad is dedicated at any given time.
3-14. Analyzer Input Description. The input configura- 1.000 V rms). Power in dBm units (dB relative to 1 mW) tion of the Model 1121A can be selected for single-ended can be selected for various impedances as described in or balanced/differential operation. The input mode can paragraph 3-74.
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Operation Section 3 key which illuminates both the key’s LED and the displayed in % while logarithmic measurements are KYBD legend in the ANALYZER display. The various displayed in dB where 0.00 dB is referenced to 100.0%. display modes can then be selected by depressing the Distortion measurements can also be displayed as an the appropriate units associated with the desired display absolute level in units of mV, V, dBV or dBm.
70, 71, and 72. measurements. Measurement bandwidth is selectable to reject noise while accurately preserving harmonic 3-30. Using the Ratio Mode. The Model 1121A enables components. The combination of harmonics and noise is all measurement modes to be displayed as a relative displayed as a percentage of the total input signal value to a previous measurement value.
(ARM) and applying an alternate measurement function. a gain correction value of -6.6 dB. The Model 1121A will accommodate both applications. The average or 3-32 Using Analyzer Filters. The audio filter keys are quasi-peak detector can be selected using special alternate action keys which means they are “toggled”...
3-36. Oscillator Output Description. The output frequency accuracy of the oscillator is not required. configuration of the Model 1121A can be selected for single-ended or balanced/floating operation using the 3-40. Source level Display and Selection. To select the Level function simply depress the LEVEL key.
3-50. X AXIS Output Description. The X AXIS output of special functions 7 and 8. the Model 1121A is the scaled result of the sweep fre- quency or level relative to the START and STOP values. 3-44. Increment/Decrement Frequency Values. Fre-...
Operation Section 3 3-54. Using The Sweep Mode. When the SWEEP entire status of the Model 1121A, including all functions, key is depressed the START value is transferred to the entered values and display modes, can be saved in a LEVEL or FREQ function, and the function is activated.
Section 3 Operation 3-64. Mode Alteration Functions. Codes 11 through 19 TABLE 3-6. OUTPUT LEVEL RANGES. alter the normal operation of the Model 1121A. When selected, the SPCL legend in the SOURCE display win- Level Ranges: Resolution: dow will remain illuminated as an indication of the special 16.000 to 3.005 V...
3-79. Error Codes. Error codes and descriptions for allow selection of the delay for each sweep step. The the Model 1121A are listed in Table 3-9. The error codes delay is based on the number of consecutive analyzer will appear in the SOURCE display window and will be measurements before a data point is plotted.
To prevent the display from giving false indications the selected by sending the appropriate mnemonic with the display may be blanked using the (BL) command. Model 1121A addressed as a listener. The selected mode will remain in effect until changed. 3-21...
Section 3 Operation 3-96. Program Function Mnemonics. Each front 3-93. End-Of-String (EOS) Control. The instrument panel key is assigned a program mnemonic. provides several end-of-string options to accommodate a Programming the mnemonic, followed by unit values, if wide variety of controllers. The instrument always ter- appropriate, is analogous to manual front-panel minates on EOI (end-or-identify) true and always sends operation.
Operation Section 3 3-100. Data String Examples. The following are ex- ASCII characters having hexadecimal values of 0 to 23 and 26 to 2B are ignored. The ASCII ($) and (&), amples of typical programming strings in HP BASIC: hexadecimal 24 and 25, are reserved. Lower case letters OUTPUT 715;...
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99 complete sets of instrument setup data. Commonly used 4-2. The Model 1121A is a versatile, solid-state, micro- setups can be entered into non-volatile memory either processor controlled, audio analyzer that covers the through the keyboard or through the IEEE-488 interface;...
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Section 4 Theory of Operation resident in read-only-memory (ROM). Timing of the mi- to boost harmonic and noise content in the pass band of croprocessor operations is controlled by a 5 MHz clock. A the notch filter by up to 80 dB. Low-pass filter selections random-access-memory (RAM) provides storage ca- are provided before the last stage of the amplifier to pability for microprocessor data.
S2 alters the connections to the primaries of T1 and T2 allowing the Model 1121A to operate from line voltages of 100 to 240 volts. The dual power supplies provide fixed and floating sources of +5, +15 and -15 volts. The fixed...
A15. Memory address space partitioning is circuits of the Model 1121A. The motherboard circuits divided equally between RAM and ROM and is include the connectors for the plug-in boards, the power accomplished through inverter U1d.
Section 4 Theory of Operation Figure 4-4. Frequency Counter Circuits Block Diagram 4-25. The RAM is powered from a non-volatile power ory buffers as required in response to bus commands. supply consisting of Q1, CR1 and BT1 (TP9). If a power U17 and U18 are buffer circuits which connect U16 to the fault occurs, circuits in the power supply activate the IEEE-488 bus via J20.
U1a (TP1) is applied to the input multiplexer, U5, of the face to the Model 1121A circuits. Key closures are counter. U5 selects one of four inputs; source frequency, detected and sent to the microprocessor which interprets analyzer frequency, external reference, and internal and modifies the display LEDs appropriately.
DC levels to a 12 bit binary representation where tection and AC/DC mode switching for the Model 1121A. full scale is an input level of +5 volts. Reference U20 Refer to Figure 4-5.
Theory of Operation Section 4 Figure 4-6. Filter Circuits Block Diagram. 4-46. A 40 dB attenuator is formed by resistors R3 4-49. The common mode (TP4) and differential (TP6) through R7, R15, and R16. This attenuator is engaged by signals are separately monitored by window detectors relays K6 and K7 for level ranges above 30 volts.
Section 4 Theory of Operation waveform. Capacitor C7 is required by U6 for filter U10 and associated circuits. Analog switch U11a and b in averaging. The output of U6 (TP5) is measured by one conjunction with buffer U12a select the gain depending channel of the A/D converter on the counter plug-in on range information from the control program.
R14, and U7. schmitt triggers, and the rms, average and quasi-peak detectors for the Model 1121A. Refer to Figure 4-8. 4-62. Relay K1 is selected by the control program to insert the notch filter into the signal path in the distortion and SINAD measurement modes.
5 Hz high-pass filter which determines the low frequency R37 and R37 balance the gain of the average and rms bandwidth of the Model 1121A. Buffer amplifier U17 and detectors to be equal for a sine-wave input waveform. CR14, CR15 and R55 present the detector output signal...
Theory of Operation Section 4 Figure 4-9. Source Circuits Block Diagram. 4-67. Detector selection is controlled by the data latched frequency bands. Integrating amplifier U12b completes in U1 by the control program. Dual one-of-four decoder the integrator (TP1). Coarse tuning of the oscillator is U8 decodes the latched data to analog switches U9 and provided by the selection of resistor and capacitor com- U11.
Section 4 Theory of Operation 4-73. A quadrature detector is formed by U1 and associ- panel heat sink), the variable gain and attenuation to ated components. The output of U1 is a TTL compatible cover a level range of 0.01 mV to 16 volts, and the square wave used in the ALC loop to detect the peak of programmable DC voltage used to fine tune the the source output waveform.
Theory of Operation Section 4 Figure 4-10. Output Circuits Block Diagram. 4-80. A power-on delay circuit is formed by R37, C24, and U9c. The one second delay provides time for the CPU to initialize the source circuits. When power is applied, C24 charges through R37 to +5 volts.
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To replace the covers, reverse the removal and adjustment for the Model 1121A Audio Analyzer. procedure. 5-3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. 5-4. Although this instrument has been designed in...
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Maintenance Section 5 5-13. Optional Filters. Install the optional filters as follows: a. Remove the instrument top cover as described in paragraph 5-10. b. Remove the Filter board (brown extractors). Re fer to paragraph 5-12. Place the board on a flat working surface with the components up and the extractors at the top.
Section 5 Maintenance c. Locate EPROM A5U14. Remove the IC with a NOTE straight pull away from the board. There are two positions available for optional filters. d. EPROM is a replaceable part and does not require These positions are located on the right and left-center reprogramming.
SOURCE display will indicate special function 10. Audio Analyzer. f. If any of the optional filters are installed, set the a. Inspect all external surfaces of Model 1121A for Calibrator to the reference frequency and level listed in physical damage, breakage, loose or dirty contacts, and Table 5-2 designated for the filter to be calibrated and missing components.
Depress the RATIO key to enable the ratio mode. f. Enter the Model 1121A test level at a frequency of h. Connect the 150 ohm load across the binding post 1 kHz and record the measurement in the ACTUAL adapters at the input of the Analyzer.
CHANNEL A input and set the Frequency Counter in Table 5-8. controls as follows: a. On the Model 1121A enter the test level at a fre- FUNCTION........FREQ A quency of 1 kHz. Before entering the 6.0 mV down-scale GATE TIME ........10 sec test level, the 300 mV range must be held by entering the DISPLAY POSITION ......
Section 5 Maintenance ment and enter special function 75 (50 ohm output). 5-35. Low-Pass Filter Accuracy. The filter accuracy test Connect the source HI and LOW outputs using the bal- is made by setting an amplitude ratio reference at a anced cable and adapters to the Analyzer HI and LOW frequency of 1 kHz and adjusting the frequency at the inputs and connect the 50 ohm load across the binding...
Section 5 Maintenance detector. 5-44. 400 Hz High-Pass Filter Accuracy. Perform the test as follows: d. Enable the CCIR band-pass filter and set the Source to the frequencies listed in Table 5-16 and record a. Set the Source to a frequency of 1 kHz and a level the results, pass or fail.
Verify that the line fuse is the proper value as listed on the LINE VOLTAGE SELECT chart located on the rear 5-51. The Model 1121A adjustments are listed in Table panel. 5-22. Test equipment required for the adjustments is listed in Table 5-1.
Section 5 Maintenance 5-55. A5 CPU Adjustment. f. Observe the Wave Analyzer and alternately adjust A3R46 and A3R49 for a minimum indication. The null measurement should be in excess of 40 dB. 5-56. The only adjustment on the CPU Board is the Timebase Frequency Adjustment which is adjusted to 5-60.
Perform the adjustments as follows: Perform the adjustments as follows: a. Depress the LCL/INIT key to initialize the instru- a. Depress the LCL/INIT key on the Model 1121A to ment. initialize the instrument. Connect the Model 1121A HI and LOW outputs to the Multimeter HI and LOW inputs using b.
5-75. Selective failures and performance out of specifi- cation are usually limited to one section of the instrument e. Set the Model 1121A level to 3.000 volts at a and will be evident from manipulation of the front panel frequency of 1 kHz and enter special function 75 (50 ohm controls.
Wrap the Model 1121A in polyethylene sheeting. 5-83. Input and Filter Plug-in Board Test. The Input and filter plug-in boards can be tested using special b.
PARTS LIST 6-1. INTRODUCTION. reference symbol, description, manufacturer, and both 6-2. The replaceable parts for the Model 1121A are listed the BEC and manufacturer part numbers. Table 6-1 lists the manufacturer’s Commercial and Government Entity in Table 6-2. The replaceable parts list contains the (CAGE) code numbers.
Section 6 Parts List Figure 6-4. PWA ‘1121A’ Main Filter (A1) 6-10...
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Parts List Section 6 11210501A PWA MAIN FILTER 1121A (A1) (Figure 6-4) MODEL: 1121A REF. CAGE MFG PART BEC PART DESIG. DESCRIPTION CODE NUMBER NUMBER C1-2 CAP ELEC 100uF 20% 25V SM SIZE F 54773 EEE-1EA101P 28339300A CAP CER CHIP 10pF 5% 50V 0805...
Parts List Section 6 Figure 6-6. PWA ‘1121A’ Detector (A3) 6-15...
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Section 6 Parts List 11210001A PWA DETECTOR 1121A (A3) (Figure 6-6) MODEL: 1121A REF. CAGE MFG PART BEC PART DESIG. DESCRIPTION CODE NUMBER NUMBER CAP TANT CHIP 68uF 20% 25V EIA 7343-43 31433 B45025E6869M137 24001100A CAP TANT CHIP 10uF 20% 35V 7343-73...
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Parts List Section 6 RES CHIP 200 OHMS 0.1% 1/8W 0805 4S177 TPI-0805-2000B 31822902A RES CHIP 182 OHMS 1% 1/8W 0805 4S177 RCI-0805-1820F 31822500A RES CHIP 1.000K 0.1% 1/8W 0805 4S177 TPI-0805-1001B 31830002A R14A RES CHIP 7.87K 0.1% 1/8W 0805 4S177 TPI-0805-7871B 31838602A...
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Section 6 Parts List IC OPA2107 PRECISION DUAL OP AMP SO-8 01295 OPA2107AU 53807700A IC DG201A SPST ANALOG SWITCH SOIC-16 01295 DG201ACSE 53806600A IC LT1222 LOW NOISE HI SPEED OP AMP SOIC-8 64155 LT1222CS8#PBF 53807900A IC LM393M DUAL DIFF COMPARATOR 8-SOIC 07263 LM393M 53806900A...
Parts List Section 6 Figure 6-7. PWA ‘1121A’ Freq Counter 6-19...
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Section 6 Parts List 11201906A PWA FREQUENCY COUNTER 1121A (A4) (Figure 6-7) MODEL: 1121A REF. CAGE MFG PART BEC PART DESIG. DESCRIPTION CODE NUMBER NUMBER CAP CER CHIP 0.1uF 10% 50V 0805 31433 C0805C104K5RAC 20900500A CAP ELEC 100uF 20% 25V SM SIZE F...
Parts List Section 6 Figure 6-8. PWA ‘1121A’ CPU (A5) 6-21...
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Section 6 Parts List 11202706A PWA CPU 1121A (A5) (Figure 6-8) MODEL: 1121A REF. CAGE MFG PART BEC PART DESIG. DESCRIPTION CODE NUMBER NUMBER BATTERY LITHIUM POLY C COIN CELL 3V 61058 BR2325 55601900A C1-2, C4-6 CAP CER CHIP 0.1uF 10% 50V 0805...
Parts List Section 6 Figure 6-14. PWA ‘1121A’ Display (A12) 6-33...
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Section 6 Parts List 11220400A REV A PWA DISPLAY 1121A (A12) (Figure 6-14) MODEL: 1121A REF. CAGE MFG PART BEC PART DESIG. DESCRIPTION CODE NUMBER NUMBER C1-2 CAP CER CHIP 0.1uF 10% 50V 0805 31433 C0805C104K5RAC 20900500A C3, C4 CAP TANT CHIP 15uF 20% 25V SM 7341-31...
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Parts List Section 6 IC SN74LS02 QUAD 2 INPUT POS NOR GATE 01295 SN74LS02D 53704200A IC CD4066BM CMOS QUAD BILATERAL SWITCH 01295 CD4066BM 53704300A IC LM339 QUAD COMPARATOR 14-SOP 07263 LM339M 53805200A VR1-3 IC LD1086 POS VOLT REGULATOR 3 PIN D2PAK K1422 LS1086D2T 53805500A...
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Section 6 Parts List Figure 6-15 Front Panel Assy 6-36...
Parts List Section 6 Figure 6-17. Heat Sink Assy (A20) 6-39...
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Section 6 Parts List 11220700A REV A REAR PANEL ASSY 1121A (A21) (Figure 6-16) MODEL: 1121A REF. CAGE MFG PART BEC PART DESIG. DESCRIPTION CODE NUMBER NUMBER HEAT SINK ASSEMBY 1121A 04901 11220800A 11220800A PWA POWER AMPLIFIER 1121A 04901 11103402B 11103402B CAP PE 0.1uF 20% 250VAC...
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Section 7 WARRANTY Boonton Electronics warrants its products to the original Purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment for instrument, and for one year from date of shipment for probes, power sensors and accessories.
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