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  • Page 1 Agilent 8702D Lightwave Component Analyzer Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 ❍ © Copyright material and workmanship for gies shall not be liable for any The OFF symbols Agilent Technologies 2000 a period of one year from date direct, indirect, special, inci- are used to mark the All Rights Reserved. Repro- of shipment.
  • Page 3 Agilent 8702D Option 011. Agilent Technologies recommends that you verify your analyzer measurement system every six months. Agilent Technologies also suggests that you get your verification kit recertified annually. Refer to Agilent 85029B 7 mm Verifica- tion Kit Operating and Service Manual for more information.
  • Page 4 (in which all means for protection are intact) only. W A R N I N G To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Agilent 8702D from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts.
  • Page 5 Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifica- tions at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other Interna-...
  • Page 6 Assistance Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent Technologies products. For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Service Office.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Step 4. Check the Fuse and Voltage Selection 1-7 Step 5. Connect the Line-Power Cable 1-9 Step 6. Connect a Keyboard 1-10 Step 7. Turn on the Agilent 8702D 1-11 Step 8. Connect a Printer or Plotter 1-12 Step 9. If You Connect a Printer 1-13 Step 10.
  • Page 8 (Option 002 Analyzers with Option 006 Only) 4-66 Performance Test Records 4-71 5 Automated Verification – Option 011 Agilent 8702D Option 011 and Agilent 85046A/47A System Verification 5-4 Step 1. Initialization 5-4 Step 2. Measurement Calibration 5-6 Step 3. Device Verification 5-8...
  • Page 9 If the display does not light 7-2 If the fan does not run 7-3 If data entry keys don’t respond 7-3 If there is no RF signal 7-4 Returning the Instrument for Service 7-5 Agilent Technologies Service Offices 7-8 Contents-3...

  • Page 11: Installing The Agilent 8702D

    Step 4. Check the Fuse and Voltage Selection 1-7 Step 5. Connect the Line-Power Cable 1-9 Step 6. Connect a Keyboard 1-10 Step 7. Turn on the Agilent 8702D 1-11 Step 8. Connect a Printer or Plotter 1-12 Step 9. If You Connect a Printer 1-13 Step 10.
  • Page 12 Installing the Agilent 8702D Installing the Agilent 8702D The instructions in this chapter show you how to install your Agilent 8702D. You should be able to finish these procedures in about ten to twenty minutes. Refer to “Specifications and Regulatory Information”, in the Agilent 8702D Reference manual, for information on operating conditions such as tempera- ture.

  • Page 13: Step 1. Inspect The Shipment

    Inspect all shipping containers. If your shipment is damaged or incomplete, save the packing materials and no- tify both the shipping carrier and the nearest Agilent Technologies service of- fice. Agilent Technologies will arrange for repair or replacement of damaged or incomplete shipments without waiting for a settlement from the transportation company.

  • Page 14: Step 2. Set Up Static-Safe Workstation

    Step 2. Set up Static-Safe Workstation Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy the input circuits of the Agilent 8702D. ESD can also damage or destroy electronic components that you are measuring. All work should be performed at a static-safe work station.
  • Page 15 Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 2. Set up Static-Safe Workstation Both types, when used together, provide a significant level of ESD protection. Of the two, only the table-mat and wrist-strap combination provides adequate ESD protection when used alone. To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories must provide at least 1 MΩ of isolation from ground.

  • Page 16: Step 3. Option 1D5, Connect The Frequency Reference

    Step 3. Option 1D5, Connect the Frequency Reference Step 3. Option 1D5, Connect the Frequency Reference If your instrument has the optional high stability frequency reference installed, connect the jumper cable on the Agilent 8702D rear panel as shown Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2. Jumper Cable Connection...

  • Page 17: Step 4. Check The Fuse And Voltage Selection

    Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 4. Check the Fuse and Voltage Selection Step 4. Check the Fuse and Voltage Selection 1 Locate the line-input connector on the instrument’s rear panel. 2 Disconnect the line-power cable if it is connected. 3 Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to open the pull-out fuse drawer.
  • Page 18 Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 4. Check the Fuse and Voltage Selection W A R N I N G For continued protection against fire hazard, replace line fuse only with same type and ratings, (type T 3A/250V for 100/240V operation).

  • Page 19: Step 5. Connect The Line-Power Cable

    Various power cables are available to connect the Agilent 8702D to ac power outlets unique to specific geographic areas. The cable appropriate for the area to which the Agilent 8702D is originally shipped is included with the unit. You can order additional ac power cables for use in different geographic areas.

  • Page 20: Step 6. Connect A Keyboard

    Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 6. Connect a Keyboard Step 6. Connect a Keyboard • If you plan to use a keyboard with your Agilent 8702D, connect it now to the instrument’s rear-panel keyboard connector. Figure 1-6. Rear Panel Peripheral Connections...

  • Page 21: Step 7. Turn On The Agilent 8702D

    The front-panel LINE switch disconnects the mains circuits from the mains sup- ply after the EMC filters and before other parts of the instrument. 2 If the Agilent 8702D fails to turn on properly, consider the following possibilities: • Is the line fuse good? •...

  • Page 22: Step 8. Connect A Printer Or Plotter

    The GPIO selection dedicates the parallel port for general purpose I/O. The Agilent 8702D controls the data input or output through the sequencing capa- bility of the instrument. 3 If you are using an GPIB printer or plotter, press LOCAL, SYSTEM CONTROLLER to set up the Agilent 8702D as the controller.

  • Page 23: Step 9. If You Connect A Printer

    3 If you selected HPIB, the GPIB address is active so you can then set the address of your printer. The default GPIB printer address is 1. 4 If you select SERIAL, adjust the Agilent 8702D’s baud rate and handshaking protocol: a Press PRINTER BAUD RATE, and use the up and down arrow front-panel keys to select the baud rate.

  • Page 24: Step 10. If You Connect A Plotter

    3 If you selected HPIB, the GPIB address is active so you can then set the address of your plotter. The default GPIB plotter address is 5. 4 If you select SERIAL, adjust the Agilent 8702D’s baud rate and handshaking protocol: a Press PLOTTER BAUD RATE, and use the up and down arrow front-panel keys to select the baud rate.

  • Page 25: Step 11. Set The Clock

    Step 11. Set the Clock 1 Press SYSTEM, SET CLOCK to begin setting and activating the time stamp feature so the Agilent 8702D places the time and date on your hardcopies and disk directories. 2 Press the appropriate softkey to set the time and date.

  • Page 26: Step 12. Check The Operation

    Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 12. Check the Operation Step 12. Check the Operation If your instrument is an Agilent 8702D Option 011, skip this step and continue with “Step 13. Check the Operation (Option 011)” on page 1-21. 1 Turn off the LINE power switch. Then, turn back on the LINE power switch.
  • Page 27 Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 12. Check the Operation Figure 1-10. Operation Check Connections 5 Press PRESET, SYSTEM, SERVICE MENU, TESTS, EXTERNAL TESTS, EXECUTE TEST. 6 Follow the prompts shown on the display, and then press CONTINUE. 7 Press the up-arrow key, EXECUTE TEST, and then follow the prompts shown on the display.
  • Page 28 Step 12. Check the Operation Figure 1-11. Transmission Mode Connections 9 Press CHAN2 to check the forward transmission mode for channel 2. Look at the measurement trace displayed on the Agilent 8702D. It should be similar to the trace shown in Figure 1-12.
  • Page 29 PRESET. 11 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-14 Figure 1-14. Transmission Load Match Connections 12 Look at the measurement trace displayed on the Agilent 8702D. It should be similar to the trace displayed in Figure 1-15.
  • Page 30 Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 12. Check the Operation Figure 1-15. Forward Transmission Mode 13 Press MEAS, Refl: E S22 REV to check the reverse reflection mode for channel 1. The measurement trace should be similar to Figure 1-16. Figure 1-16. Reverse Reflection Mode 14 Continual with “Step 14.

  • Page 31: Step 13. Check The Operation (Option 011)

    Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 13. Check the Operation (Option 011) Step 13. Check the Operation (Option 011) An Agilent 85047A S-parameter test set must be used when making measure- ments. 1 Turn off the LINE power switch. Then, turn back on the LINE power switch.
  • Page 32 Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 13. Check the Operation (Option 011) Figure 1-18. Operation Check Connections 5 Press PRESET, SYSTEM, SERVICE MENU, TESTS, EXTERNAL TESTS, EXECUTE TEST. 6 Follow the prompts shown on the display, and then press CONTINUE. 7 Press the up-arrow key, EXECUTE TEST, and then follow the prompts shown on the display.
  • Page 33 Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 13. Check the Operation (Option 011) Figure 1-19. Transmission Mode Connections 9 Press CH2 to check the forward transmission mode for channel 2. Look at the measurement trace displayed on the analyzer. It should be similar to the trace...
  • Page 34 Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 13. Check the Operation (Option 011) 10 Press MEAS and then Trans: E/E S12 REV to check the reverse transmission mode for channel 2. The measurement trace should be similar to the trace shown in Figure 1-21.
  • Page 35 Installing the Agilent 8702D Step 13. Check the Operation (Option 011) Figure 1-23. Forward Transmission Mode 13 Press MEAS, Refl: E S22 REV to check the reverse reflection mode for channel 1. The measurement trace should be similar to Figure 1-24.

  • Page 36: Step 14. Copy The Eeprom Disk

    Step 14. Copy the EEPROM Disk Step 14. Copy the EEPROM Disk The Agilent 8702D is shipped from the factory with an EEPROM backup disk which is unique to each instrument. The backup disk contains a copy of cor- rection constants which were stored in the instrument’s internal memory at the factory.

  • Page 37: Automated Verification

    Step 1. Initialization 2-3 Step 2. Measurement Calibration 2-4 Step 3. Device Verification 2-6 In Case of Difficulty 2-9 Automated Verification...
  • Page 38 Agilent 8702D Option 011, refer to Chapter 5, “Automated Verifica- tion – Option 011”. Allow the Agilent 8702D to warm up for one hour before starting this proce- dure. In order to run this procedure, the following equipment is required: Calibration Kit, 7 mm .

  • Page 39: Step 1. Initialization

    How to select the system verification procedure Check to see how the verification kit floppy disk is labeled: • If the disk is labeled Verification Data Disk, proceed with the Agilent 8702D Auto- mated Mode System Verification in this chapter.

  • Page 40: Step 2. Measurement Calibration

    Automated Verification Step 2. Measurement Calibration 3 Insert the verification kit disk into the Agilent 8702D’s disk drive. 4 Press PRESET, SAVE/RECALL, SELECT DISK, INTERNAL DISK. 5 If you want a printout of the verification data for all the devices, press SYSTEM, SERVICE MENU, TEST OPTIONS, RECORD ON.
  • Page 41 1. 7 Press FORWARD:SHORT. 8 When the Agilent 8702D finishes measuring the standard, connect the 50 ohm termination (supplied in the calibration kit) to reference test port 1. 9 Press FORWARD:LOAD.

  • Page 42: Step 3. Device Verification

    STD(s), press STANDARDS DONE, DONE 2-PORT CAL. 23 Press SAVE/RECALL, SELECT DISK, INTERNAL MEMORY, RETURN, SAVE STATE to save the calibration into the Agilent 8702D internal memory. 24 When the Agilent 8702D finishes saving the instrument state, press SELECT DISK, INTERNAL DISK. Step 3. Device Verification 1 Press SYSTEM, SERVICE MENU, TESTS, 28, x1, EXECUTE TEST.
  • Page 43 Step 3. Device Verification each S-parameter measurement. • If you switched the record function on, the Agilent 8702D measures all S-pa- rameters (magnitude and phase) without pausing. Also, the Agilent 8702D only displays and prints the pass/fail information for the S-parameter mea- surements that are valid for system verification.
  • Page 44 1. Figure 2-6. Mismatch Device Verification Setup 7 Press RETURN, TESTS, 30, x1, EXECUTE TEST, CONTINUE. 8 When the Agilent 8702D finishes all the measurements, connect the mismatch verification device, as shown in Figure 2-7.

  • Page 45: In Case Of Difficulty

    3 Using the front panel knob, highlight the title of the full 2-port calibration that you have done earlier, then press RECALL STATE. 4 Repeat “Step 3. Device Verification” on page 2-6. 5 If the Agilent 8702D still fails the test, check the measurement calibration as follows: a Press PRESET.

  • Page 47: Manual Verification

    Step 1. Initialization 3-2 Step 2. Measurement Calibration 3-4 Step 3. Device Verification 3-5 In Case of Difficulty 3-9 Manual Verification...

  • Page 48: Step 1. Initialization

    Manual Performance Verification The manual performance verification procedure in this chapter provides a high level of confidence that the Agilent 8702D is working properly. If you can locate the Agilent 8702D Verification Data Disk, perform the automated version instead, which is documented in Chapter 2, “Automated Verification”.
  • Page 49 4 Insert the verification kit disk into the Agilent 8702D disk drive. 5 Press PRESET, SAVE/RECALL, SELECT DISK, INTERNAL DISK. 6 Press SYSTEM, SERVICE MENU, TESTS, SYS VER TESTS, EXECUTE TEST. 7 When the Agilent 8702D displays, Sys Ver Init DONE, the test is complete.

  • Page 50: Step 2. Measurement Calibration

    Step 2. Measurement Calibration 1 Press MENU, POWER, –2, x1 to set the Agilent 8702D test port power to –2 dBm. 2 Press CAL, CAL KITS & STDS, SELECT CAL KIT, CAL KIT:7mm, RETURN, RETURN, CALIBRATE MENU, FULL 2-PORT.

  • Page 51: Step 3. Device Verification

    Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2. Transmission Calibration Setup 19 Press TRANSMISSION, FWD TRANS THRU. 20 When the Agilent 8702D finishes measuring the standard, press FWD MATCH THRU. 21 When the Agilent 8702D finishes measuring the standard, press REV TRANS THRU. 22 When the Agilent 8702D finishes measuring the standard, press REV MATCH THRU.
  • Page 52 8 Press MENU, POWER, –2, x1, CAL, CORRECTION ON. For those S-parameter measurements with upper and lower point limits shown on the Agilent 8702D display, you will notice that when you press the CORRECTION ON softkey, the measurement test status changes from FAIL to PASS.
  • Page 53 Step 3. Device Verification tude and phase for the four S-parameters). 10 When the Agilent 8702D displays, Ver Dev 1 FAIL, proceed to the next step only if all the tested S-parameter measurements show a PASS status after you activate error correction in Step 8.
  • Page 54 S-parameter measurements for the verification device. 20 When the Agilent 8702D displays, Ver Dev 3 FAIL, proceed to the next step only if all S-parameter measurements show a PASS status under the same condition mentioned in...

  • Page 55: In Case Of Difficulty

    S-parameter measurements for the verification device. 25 The test is complete when the Agilent 8702D displays, Ver Def 4 FAIL, and all S-parameter measurements show a PASS status under the same condition mentioned in...
  • Page 56 Manual Verification In Case of Difficulty a Press PRESET, SAVE/RECALL, SELECT DISK, INTERNAL MEMORY, RETURN. b Use the front panel knob to highlight the calibration you want to recall and press RECALL STATE. c Press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, CONTINUOUS to trigger the continuous sweeps. d Connect the short to reference test port 1.

  • Page 57: Performance Tests

    1. Test Port Output Frequency Range and Accuracy 4-3 2. External Source Mode Frequency Range 4-5 3. Test Port Output Power Accuracy 4-6 4. Test Port Output Power Range and Linearity 4-8 5. Minimum R Channel Level 4-10 6. Test Port Input Noise Floor Level 4-15 7.
  • Page 58 Manual Performance Tests This chapter contains procedures which test the electrical performance of the Agilent 8702D. If you are using an Agilent 8702D Option 011, perform the tests in Chapter 6, “Performance Tests – Option 011”. Before starting these procedures, allow the instrument to warm up for one hour.

  • Page 59: Test Port Output Frequency Range And Accuracy

    Agilent 8753D Service Guide. Agilent 8753D is shown in the figures The procedures in this chapter are designed to work with Agilent 8702D and Agilent 8753D instruments. Because of this, many of the figures label the instrument being tested as an Agilent 8753D. Simply substitute your Agilent 8702D for the Agilent 8753D.
  • Page 60 Performance Tests 1. Test Port Output Frequency Range and Accuracy Figure 4-1. Test Port Output Frequency Range and Accuracy Test Setup 2 Press PRESET, MENU, CW FREQ. 3 Press 30, k/m and write the frequency counter reading on the “Performance Test Record.”...

  • Page 61: External Source Mode Frequency Range

    Performance Tests 2. External Source Mode Frequency Range 2. External Source Mode Frequency Range Perform this test to verify that the analyzer’s reference channel, input R, is capable of phase locking to an external CW signal. Required External Source ........Agilent 83640A Equipment Cable, APC-7, 24-inch .

  • Page 62: Test Port Output Power Accuracy

    R. 3 Verify that all connections are tight. 3. Test Port Output Power Accuracy Perform this test to confirm the accuracy of the Agilent 8702D source output power. Required Equipment Required for 50Ω...
  • Page 63 Performance Tests 3. Test Port Output Power Accuracy Procedure 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter. For more information of how to perform this task, refer to the power meter operating manual. 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-3.

  • Page 64: Test Port Output Power Range And Linearity

    Performance Tests 4. Test Port Output Power Range and Linearity NOTE The factory preset test port power is 0 dBm. 4 Press MENU, CW FREQ, 300, k/m. Set the calibration factor on the power meter for this CW frequency. 5 Write the power meter reading on the "Performance Test Record." 6 Repeat Step 4 Step 5...
  • Page 65 Performance Tests 4. Test Port Output Power Range and Linearity service manual for more information on how to do this task. 2 On the analyzer, press PRESET, MENU, CW FREQ, 300, k/m. Set the power meter calibration factor for this CW frequency. 3 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-4.

  • Page 66: Minimum R Channel Level

    Performance Tests 5. Minimum R Channel Level 6 Write the power meter reading in the "Results Measured" column on the "Performance Test Record." 7 Calculate the difference between the analyzer test port power (which appears on the analyzer’s display) and the power meter reading. Write the result in the "Power Level Linearity"...
  • Page 67 Performance Tests 5. Minimum R Channel Level Required For 50Ω Analyzers Equipment Adapter, APC-3.5 (m) to APC-7 ....Agilent P/N 1250-1746 Cable, APC-7 24-inch ......Agilent P/N 8120-4779 For 75Ω...
  • Page 68 Performance Tests 5. Minimum R Channel Level 8 If the analyzer displays a phase lock error message, continue increasing the test port power until phase lock is achieved. 9 Write the test port power, that is displayed on the analyzer, on the "Performance Test Record."...
  • Page 69 Performance Tests 5. Minimum R Channel Level C A U T I O N Loop the W8 cable around the A5 sampler as shown in Figure 4-6. Do not push the cable down next to the A11 phase lock assembly. Figure 4-6.
  • Page 70 Performance Tests 5. Minimum R Channel Level 3 Check the R sampler by substituting it with the B sampler (A6). a Move cable W8 to the B sampler (A6), as shown in Figure 4-7. Figure 4-7. Connections for Substituting the R Sampler (A4) 4 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-8.

  • Page 71: Test Port Input Noise Floor Level

    8 Refer to the Agilent 8753D Service Guide for more troubleshooting information. 6. Test Port Input Noise Floor Level Perform this test to determine the Agilent 8702D port 1 and port 2 noise floor levels at the input test ports. Required For 50Ω...
  • Page 72 Performance Tests 6. Test Port Input Noise Floor Level 2 Press PRESET, MENU, POWER, –85, x1, STOP, 3, G/n. 3 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A, TESTPORT 2, FORMAT, LIN MAG, SCALE REF, AUTO SCALE. 4 Press MARKER FCTN, MARKER MODE MENU, STATS ON, MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 5 When the analyzer finishes the sweep, notice the mean value (which appears on the analyzer display).
  • Page 73 Performance Tests 6. Test Port Input Noise Floor Level Power (dBm) = 20 * [log (linear magnitude mean value)] 17 Write this calculated value on the "Performance Test Record." Port 2 Noise Floor Level from 50 kHz to 3 GHz (IF BW= 3 kHz) 18 Press AVG, IF BW, 3, k/m to change the IF bandwidth to 3 kHz.
  • Page 74 Performance Tests 6. Test Port Input Noise Floor Level Port 1 Noise Floor Level for 3 GHz to 6 GHz (IF BW= 10 Hz) 34 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A, TESTPORT 2. 35 Press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 36 When the analyzer finishes the sweep, notice the mean value. 37 Convert the measured linear magnitude mean value to log magnitude, using this equation.

  • Page 75: Test Port Input Frequency Response

    Performance Tests 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response Perform this test to examine the vector sum of all test setup error vectors in both magnitude and phase change as a function of frequency. Required For 50Ω...
  • Page 76 Performance Tests 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response Figure 4-10. Setup for Power Meter Calibration on Test Port 1 3 Press PRESET, START, 300, k/m. 4 Only for Analyzers with Option 006: Press STOP, 3, G/n. 5 Press LOCAL, SYSTEM CONTROLLER. 6 Press SET ADDRESSES and POWER MTR until the analyzer shows the correct power meter model.
  • Page 77 Performance Tests 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response 8 Press MENU, NUMBER of POINTS, 51, x1. 9 Press POWER, PWR RANGE MAN to turn the auto power range off. NOTE The analyzer displays the PRm annotation, indicating that the analyzer power range is set to MANUAL.
  • Page 78 Performance Tests 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response a From the sensor calibration factor entries menu, press ADD. b Press FREQUENCY, 100, k/m. If you make an entry error, press ← and re-enter the correct value again. c Press CAL FACTOR, 96.4, x1. d Press DONE to terminate the first calibration factor data point entry.
  • Page 79 Performance Tests 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response Test Port 2 Input Frequency Response from 300 kHz to 3 GHz 16 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-11. Figure 4-11. Test Port 2 Input Frequency Response Test Setup 17 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, B. 18 Press SCALE REF, SCALE/DIV, 1, x1.
  • Page 80 Performance Tests 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response Power Meter Calibration on Port 2 from 300 kHz to 3 GHz 22 Connect the equipment as shown Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12. Setup for Power Meter Calibration on Test Port 2 23 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, TESTPORT 2. 24 Press CAL, PWRMTR CAL, ONE SWEEP, TAKE CAL SWEEP to start the power meter calibration for test port 2.
  • Page 81 Performance Tests 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response 25 When the analyzer displays the message, POWER METER CALIBRATION SWEEP DONE, connect the equipment as shown as in Figure 4-13. Figure 4-13. Test Port 1 Input Frequency Response Test Setup Test Port 1 Input Frequency Response from 300 kHz to 3 GHz 26 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A.
  • Page 82 Performance Tests 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response Figure 4-14. Setup for Power Meter Calibration on Test Port 2 33 Press START, 3, G/n, STOP, 6, G/n. 34 Press CAL, PWRMTR CAL. 35 Press LOSS/SENSR LISTS, CAL FACTOR SENSOR B. Repeat Step 10 to build a calibration factor sensor table for the Agilent 8481A power sensor.
  • Page 83 Performance Tests 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response Test Port 1 Input Frequency Response from 3 GHz to 6 GHz 39 When the analyzer finishes the calibration sweep, connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-15. Figure 4-15. Setup for Test Port 1 Input Frequency Response 40 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A.
  • Page 84 Performance Tests 7. Test Port Input Frequency Response Figure 4-16. Setup for Power Meter Calibration on Test Port 1 45 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, TESTPORT 1. 46 Press CAL, PWRMTR CAL, ONE SWEEP, TAKE CAL SWEEP to start the power meter calibration for output test port 1.

  • Page 85: Test Port Crosstalk

    Performance Tests 8. Test Port Crosstalk Figure 4-17. Test Port 2 Input Frequency Response Test Setup 48 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, B. 49 Press MARKER, MARKER 1, MARKER FCTN, MARKER MODE MENU, MKR SEARCH, SEARCH:MIN. 50 Press MARKER, MARKER 2, MARKER FCTN, MARKER MODE MENU, MKR SEARCH, SEARCH:MAX.
  • Page 86 Performance Tests 8. Test Port Crosstalk Required For 50Ω Analyzers Equipment Calibration Kit, 7 mm ....... . .Agilent 85031B Cable, APC-7 24-inch .
  • Page 87 Performance Tests 8. Test Port Crosstalk Crosstalk to Test Port 2 from 300 kHz to 3 GHz 4 Press START, 300, k/m, STOP, 3, G/n. 5 Press MEAS, Trans: E/E S21 FWD. 6 Press SCALE REF, REFERENCE VALUE, –100, x1. 7 Press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE.
  • Page 88 Performance Tests 8. Test Port Crosstalk In Case of Difficulty W A R N I N G These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. W A R N I N G The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dangerous voltages.
  • Page 89 Performance Tests 8. Test Port Crosstalk Figure 4-19. Agilent 8702D Bottom View 4-33...

  • Page 90: Calibration Coefficients

    Performance Tests 9. Calibration Coefficients 9. Calibration Coefficients Perform this procedure to verify the analyzer uncorrected test port character- istics. Required For 50Ω Analyzers Equipment Calibration Kit, 7 mm ....... . .Agilent 85031B Cable, APC-7, 24-inch .
  • Page 91 Performance Tests 9. Calibration Coefficients 2 Press PRESET, START, 300, k/m. 3 Press CAL, CAL KITS & STDS, SELECT CAL KIT, CAL KIT: 7mm, RETURN, RETURN, CALIBRATE MENU, FULL 2-PORT. 4 Press ISOLATION, OMIT ISOLATION, ISOLATION DONE. 5 Connect the “open” end of the open/short combination (supplied in the calibration kit) to analyzer test port 1.
  • Page 92 Performance Tests 9. Calibration Coefficients Figure 4-21. Transmission Calibration Test Setup 19 Press TRANSMISSION, FWD TRANS THRU. 20 When the analyzer finishes the measurement, press FWD MATCH THRU. 21 When the analyzer finishes the measurement, press REV TRANS THRU. 22 After the analyzer finishes the measurement, press REV MATCH THRU. 23 After the analyzer finishes the measurement, press STANDARDS DONE, DONE 2- PORT CAL.
  • Page 93 Performance Tests 9. Calibration Coefficients Transmission Tracking (Forward) Calibration Coefficient 31 Press SYSTEM, SERVICE MENU, TESTS, 37, x1, EXECUTE TEST. 32 When the analyzer finishes the test, repeat Step 25 through Step Reflection Tracking (Forward) Calibration Coefficient 33 Press SYSTEM, SERVICE MENU, TESTS, 34, x1, EXECUTE TEST. 34 When the analyzer finishes the test, repeat Step 25 through...
  • Page 94 Performance Tests 9. Calibration Coefficients 40 Press PRESET, START, 300, k/m. 41 Press CAL, CAL KITS & STDS, SELECT CAL KIT, CAL KIT: 7mm, RETURN, RETURN, CALIBRATE MENU, FULL 2-PORT. 42 Press ISOLATION, OMIT ISOLATION, ISOLATION DONE. 43 Connect the “open” end of the open/short combination (supplied in the calibration kit) to reference test port 1.
  • Page 95 Performance Tests 9. Calibration Coefficients Figure 4-23. Transmission Calibration Test Setup 57 Press TRANSMISSION, FWD TRANS THRU. 58 When the analyzer finishes the measurement, press FWD MATCH THRU. 59 When the analyzer finishes the measurement, press REV TRANS THRU. 60 When the analyzer finishes the measurement, press REV MATCH THRU. 61 When the analyzer displays, PRESS ’DONE’...

  • Page 96: System Trace Noise (Only For Analyzers Without Option 006)

    Performance Tests 10. System Trace Noise (Only for Analyzers without Option 006) Source Match (Reverse) Calibration Coefficient 69 Press SYSTEM, SERVICE MENU, TESTS, 39, x1, EXECUTE TEST. 70 When the analyzer finishes the test, repeat Step 63 through Step Reflection Tracking (Reverse) Calibration Coefficient 71 Press SYSTEM, SERVICE MENU, TESTS, 40, x1, EXECUTE TEST.
  • Page 97 Performance Tests 10. System Trace Noise (Only for Analyzers without Option 006) 2 Press PRESET, MENU, POWER, 5, x1. 3 Press RETURN, CW FREQ, 3, G/n, NUMBER of POINTS, 1601, x1. 4 Press MARKER FCTN, MARKER MODE MENU, STATS ON to activate the instrument’s statistic feature.

  • Page 98: System Trace Noise (Only For Analyzers With Option 006)

    Performance Tests 11. System Trace Noise (Only for Analyzers with Option 006) In Case of Difficulty 1 Perform the “ADC Offset Correction Constants” procedure, located in the “Adjustments and Correction Constants” chapter of the Agilent 8753D Service Guide. 2 Repeat this performance test. 3 Suspect the A10 Digital IF board assembly if the analyzer still fails the test.
  • Page 99 Performance Tests 11. System Trace Noise (Only for Analyzers with Option 006) 3 Press MARKER FCTN, MARKER MODE MENU, STATS ON to activate the instrument’s statistic feature. System Trace Noise for A/R Magnitude from 30 kHz to 3 GHz 4 Press MEAS, Trans: E/E S12 REV. 5 Press MENU, CW FREQ, 3, G/n, TRIGGER MENU, NUMBER of GROUPS, 5, x1.

  • Page 100: Test Port Input Impedance

    Performance Tests 12. Test Port Input Impedance display, on the “Performance Test Record.” System Trace Noise for B/R Magnitude from 3 GHz to 6 GHz 21 Press MENU, CW FREQ, 6, G/n, TRIGGER MENU, NUMBER of GROUPS, 5, x1. 22 When the analyzer finishes the number of sweeps, press SCALE REF, AUTO SCALE. 23 Write the s.dev (standard deviation) value, which appears on the analyzer display, on the “Performance Test Record.”...
  • Page 101 Performance Tests 12. Test Port Input Impedance Required For 50Ω Analyzers Equipment Cable, APC-7, 24-inch ......Agilent P/N 8120-4779 Calibration Kit, 7 mm .
  • Page 102 Performance Tests 12. Test Port Input Impedance 8 When the analyzer displays the prompt, CONNECT STD THEN PRESS KEY TO MEASURE, connect a short to reference test port 1. 9 Press FORWARD: SHORT. 10 At the prompt, connect a load to reference test port 1. 11 Press FORWARD: LOAD.
  • Page 103 Performance Tests 12. Test Port Input Impedance Figure 4-28. S22 1-Port Cal Test Setup 18 Press CAL, CALIBRATE MENU, S22 1-PORT. 19 At the prompt, connect an open to reference test port 2, as shown in Figure 4-28. 20 Press REVERSE: OPEN. 21 When the analyzer displays the prompt, CONNECT STD THEN PRESS KEY TO MEASURE, connect a short to reference test port 2.

  • Page 104: Test Port Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy

    Performance Tests 13. Test Port Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy Figure 4-29. Test Port 1 Input Impedance Test Setup 28 Press MARKER to activate the analyzer’s marker 1. Use the front panel knob to locate the maximum value of the data trace for each of the frequency ranges listed in the “Performance Test Record.”...
  • Page 105 Press LOG/LIN to have the Agilent 8902A displayed linear readings (dBm). d Press 32.1, SPCL. 2 Set the Agilent 8496A to 10 dB. 3 On the Agilent 8702D: a Press PRESET, MENU, CW FREQ, 30, M/µ. b Press NUMBER of POINTS, 51, x1.
  • Page 106 Performance Tests 13. Test Port Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy Figure 4-31. Test Port 2 Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 4-50...
  • Page 107 Press MARKER FCTN, MARKER MODE MENU, STATS ON. 8 Set the Agilent 8496A to 0 dB. 9 On the Agilent 8702D, press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 10 Write the mean value (which appears on the analyzer’s display) in the “Test Port”...
  • Page 108 When the Agilent 8902A displays the “RECAL” annunciation, press CALIBRATE. Test Port 1 Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy 15 Set the Agilent 8496A to 10 dB. 16 On the Agilent 8702D, press CONTINUOUS, MEAS, INPUT PORTS, TESTPORT 2, A. 17 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-32.
  • Page 109 13. Test Port Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy Figure 4-32. Test Port 1 Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 18 On the Agilent 8702D: a Press MENU, POWER. b Using the analyzer front panel knob, adjust the test port power for a reading of 0.000 dB on the Agilent 8902A.
  • Page 110 After the analyzer finishes the measurement, press DONE: RESPONSE. c Press SAVE/RECALL, SAVE STATE. 21 Set the Agilent 8496A to 0 dB. 22 On the Agilent 8702D, press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 23 Write the mean value in the “Test Port” column of the “Performance Test Record.”...

  • Page 111: Test Port Receiver Phase Dynamic Accuracy

    Performance Tests 14. Test Port Receiver Phase Dynamic Accuracy In Case of Difficulty 1 If the analyzer fails the test at all power levels, be sure you followed the recommended attenuator settings as listed in the “Performance Test Record.” Repeat this performance test. 2 If both test port measured values are out of specifications: a Recalibrate the Agilent 8902A.
  • Page 112 Performance Tests 14. Test Port Receiver Phase Dynamic Accuracy Figure 4-33. Dynamic Accuracy (Phase) Procedure Test Port 2 Phase Dynamic Accuracy 1 Refer to the “Test Port Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy” portion of the “Performance Test Record,” for the values in the “Calculated Value” column. 2 Copy the values in the “Magnitude Value”...

  • Page 113: Test Port Receiver Magnitude Compression

    Performance Tests 15. Test Port Receiver Magnitude Compression 7 For every test port input power level, calculate the receiver phase dynamic accuracy using the following formula: –1 Phase Dynamic Accuracy = SIN 8 Write the value in the “Results Value” column of the “Performance Test Record.”...
  • Page 114 Performance Tests 15. Test Port Receiver Magnitude Compression 2 Press PRESET, MEAS, Trans: E/E S21 FWD. 3 Press AVG, IF BW, 10, x1. 4 Press MENU, CW FREQ, 50, M/µ. 5 Press SWEEP TYPE MENU, POWER SWEEP, START, –10, x1. 6 Press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE.

  • Page 115: Test Port Receiver Phase Compression

    Performance Tests 16. Test Port Receiver Phase Compression SEARCH: MIN. 25 Write the absolute value of the marker 2 reading in the “Measured Value” column of the “Performance Test Record.” 26 Repeat Step 19 through Step 25 for the other CW frequencies listed for Port 1 in the “Performance Test Record.”...
  • Page 116 Performance Tests 16. Test Port Receiver Phase Compression For 75Ω Analyzers Cable, 75Ω, Type-N, 24-inch ..... Agilent P/N 8120-2408 Procedure Test Port 2 Phase Compression 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure...
  • Page 117 Performance Tests 16. Test Port Receiver Phase Compression Test Port 1 Phase Compression 13 Press MEAS, Trans: E/E S12 REV, FORMAT, PHASE. 14 Press MENU, CW FREQ, 50, M/µ. 15 Press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 16 At the end of the sweep, press SCALE REF, AUTO SCALE. 17 Press MARKER, ∆...

  • Page 118: Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers Without Option 006 Only)

    17. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers without Option 006 Only) 17. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers without Option 006 Only) Perform this test to determine the spectral purity of the Agilent 8702D input and output test ports. Required For 50Ω...
  • Page 119 Performance Tests 17. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers without Option 006 Only) Figure 4-36. Test Port Output Harmonics Test Setup 5 Press MEAS, Trans: E/E S12 REV, INPUT PORTS, A. 6 After one sweep, press DISPLAY, DATA→MEMORY, DATA/MEM to normalize the trace.
  • Page 120 Performance Tests 17. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers without Option 006 Only) 15 Press SYSTEM, HARMONIC MEAS, HARMONIC THIRD. 16 After one sweep, press SCALE REF, AUTO SCALE. 17 Press MARKER FCTN, MARKER MODE MENU, MKR SEARCH, SEARCH MAX. 18 Write the marker 1 value on the “Performance Test Record.”...
  • Page 121 Performance Tests 17. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers without Option 006 Only) channel A) 2nd harmonic. Port 1 Input Worst Case 3rd Harmonic 29 Press STOP, 1, G/n to change the stop frequency for measuring the receiver 3rd harmonic.

  • Page 122: Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers With Option 006 Only)

    52 Write the marker 1 value on the “Performance Test Record.” 18. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers with Option 006 Only) Perform this test to determine the spectral purity of the Agilent 8702D input and output test ports. Required Cable, APC-7, 24-inch .
  • Page 123 Performance Tests 18. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers with Option 006 Only) Figure 4-38. Test Port Output Harmonics Test Setup 5 Press MEAS, Trans: E/E S12 REV, INPUT PORTS, A. 6 After one sweep, press DISPLAY, DATA→MEMORY, DATA/MEM to normalize the trace.
  • Page 124 Performance Tests 18. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers with Option 006 Only) 14 Press SCALE REF, AUTO SCALE, SCALE/DIV, 1, x1 to get a better viewing of the trace. 15 Press SYSTEM, HARMONIC MEAS, HARMONIC THIRD. 16 After one sweep, press SCALE REF, AUTO SCALE. 17 Press MARKER FCTN, MARKER MODE MENU, MKR SEARCH, SEARCH MAX.
  • Page 125 Performance Tests 18. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers with Option 006 Only) 27 Press MARKER FCTN, MARKER MODE MENU, MKR SEARCH, SEARCH: MAX. 28 Write the marker 1 value (which appears on the analyzer display) on the “Performance Test Record.” This is the worst case port 1 input (receiver channel A) 2nd harmonic.
  • Page 126 Performance Tests 18. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers with Option 006 Only) harmonic. 46 Press SYSTEM, HARMONIC MEAS, HARMONIC OFF. 47 After one sweep, press DISPLAY, DATA→MEMORY, DATA/MEM to normalize the trace. 48 Press SCALE REF, AUTO SCALE, SCALE/DIV, 1, x1 to get a better viewing of the trace. 49 Press SYSTEM, HARMONIC MEAS, HARMONIC THIRD.

  • Page 127: Performance Test Records

    Performance Tests Performance Test Records Performance Test Records The following tables are to record the performance test records for each of the tests. Test 1. Test Port Output Frequency Range and Accuracy Test Frequencies Min. Results Measured Max. Measurement (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz)
  • Page 128 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 2. External Source Mode Frequency Range Test Frequencies (GHz) Results 0.010 ____________________ 0.020 ____________________ 0.100 ____________________ 1.000 ____________________ 2.000 ____________________ 3.000 ____________________ Option 006 4.000 ____________________ 5.000 ____________________ 6.000 ____________________ 4-72...
  • Page 129 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 3. Test Port Output Power Accuracy Test Port Output Measurement Test Frequency Specification (dB) Measured Value (dB) Power (dBm) Uncertainty (dB) 300 kHz ± 1 ____________________ ± 0.15 20 MHz ± 0.10 ± 1 ____________________ 50 MHz ±...
  • Page 130 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 4. Test Port Output Power Range and Linearity (1 of 2) Measurement Power Level Linearity Specification Test Settings Results Measured (dB) Uncertainty (dB) (dB) (dB) CW Frequency = 300 kHz – 15 __________________ __________________ ±...
  • Page 131 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 4. Test Port Output Power Range and Linearity (2 of 2) Measurement Power Level Linearity Specification Test Settings Results Measured (dB) Uncertainty (dB) (dB) (dB) – 1 __________________ __________________ ± 0.2 ± 0.15 __________________ __________________ ±...
  • Page 132 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 5. Minimum R Channel Level Measurement Uncertainty CW Frequency Specification (dB) Test Port Power (dB) 300 kHz < –35 ____________________ ± 1.0 3.29 MHz < –35 ± 1.0 ____________________ 3.31 MHz < –35 ± 1.0 ____________________ 15.90 MHz <...
  • Page 133 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 6. Test Port Input Noise Floor Level Frequency Specification Calculated Measurement Test Port Range Bandwidth (dBm) Value Uncertainty 50 kHz – 3 GHz Port 1 3 kHz – 82 ____________ 50 kHz – 3 GHz Port 1 10 Hz –...
  • Page 134 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 8. Test Port Crosstalk Measurement Test Settings Specification (dB) Measured Value (dB) Uncertainty Crosstalk to Test Port 2 300 kHz – 3 GHz < –100 ____________________ Crosstalk to Test Port 2 300 kHz – 3 GHz <...
  • Page 135 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 9. Calibration Coefficients (1 of 2) Specification Measurement Test Description Frequency Range Measured Value (dB) (dB) Uncertainty (dB) Forward Direction ≥ Directivity 300 kHz – 1.3 GHz ± 0.9 ____________________ ≥ Directivity 1.3 GHz – 3 GHz ____________________ ±...
  • Page 136 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 9. Calibration Coefficients (2 of 2) Specification Measurement Test Description Frequency Range Measured Value (dB) (dB) Uncertainty (dB) Trans. Tracking 300 kHz – 1.3 GHz ± 1.5 ____________________ ± 0.006 Trans. Tracking 1.3 GHz – 3 GHz ±...
  • Page 137 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 10. System Trace Noise (Only for Analyzers without Option 006) CW Frequency Measurement Ratio Measured Value Specification (GHz) Uncertainty ____________________ < 0.006 dB rms ° ____________________ < 0.038 < 0.006 dB rms ____________________ ° ____________________ <...
  • Page 138 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 12. Test Port Input Impedance Measurement Test Description Test Port Return Loss (dB) Specification (dB) Uncertainty (dB) ≥ 300 kHz – 1.3 GHz Port 2 ____________________ ± 1.5 ≥ 1.3 GHz – 3 GHz Port 2 ____________________ ±...
  • Page 139 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 13. Test Port Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy 8496A Test Port Test Port 8902A Calculated Mea. Setting Spec. (dB) Input Power (dB) (dB) Value (dB) Uncer. (dB) (dB) Test Port 2 ≤ – 10 _________ _________ _________ ±...
  • Page 140 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 14. Test Port Receiver Phase Dynamic Accuracy Results Test Port Calculated Spec. Mea. Value Input Power Value (dB) (degrees) Uncer. (degrees) Test Port 2 ≤ – 10 _________ _________ _________ _________ 0.42 ≤ – 20 _________ _________ _________...
  • Page 141 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 15. Test Port Receiver Magnitude Compression Measurement CW Frequency Test Port Measured Value (dB) Specification (dB) Uncertainty ≤ 50 MHz Port 2 ____________________ 0.45 ≤ 1 GHz Port 2 ____________________ 0.45 ≤ 2 GHz Port 2 ____________________ 0.45...
  • Page 142 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 16. Test Port Receiver Phase Compression Measured Value Specification Measurement CW Frequency Test Port (degrees) (degrees) Uncertainty ≤ ° 50 MHz Port 2 ____________________ ≤ ° 1 GHz Port 2 ____________________ ≤ ° 2 GHz Port 2 ____________________ ≤...
  • Page 143 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 17. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers without Option 006 Only) Measurement Value Measurement Test Description Specification (dBc) (dBc) Uncertainty (dB) Test Port Output Harmonics ≤ ± 1.0 ____________________ ≤ ± 1.0 ____________________ Port 1 Input Harmonics ≤...
  • Page 144 Performance Tests Performance Test Records Test 18. Test Port Output/Input Harmonics (Option 002 Analyzers with Option 006 Only) Measurement Value Measurement Test Description Specification (dBc) (dBc) Uncertainty (dB) Test Port Output Harmonics ≤ ± 3.0 ____________________ ≤ ± 3.0 ____________________ Port 1 Input Harmonics ≤...
  • Page 145 Agilent 8702D Option 011 and Agilent 85046A/47A System Verification 5-4 Step 1. Initialization 5-4 Step 2. Measurement Calibration 5-6 Step 3. Device Verification 5-8 In Case of Difficulty 5-11 Agilent 8702D Option 011 and Agilent 85044A System Verification 5-13 Step 1. Initialization 5-13 Step 2.

  • Page 146: Automated Verification - Option 011

    Although these procedures are automated, they do not require a computer. However, you’ll need to locate the Verification Data Disk. Allow the Agilent 8702D Option 011 to warm up for one hour before starting this procedure. Agilent Technologies recommends that you verify your analyzer measurement system every six months.
  • Page 147 Mode System Verification procedure in Chapter 3, “Manual Verification”. NOTE If your verification disk is older than your Agilent 8702D Option 011, you may send your Agilent 85029B Option 001 7 mm verification kit to the nearest service center for recerti-...

  • Page 148: Agilent 8702D Option 011 And Agilent 85046A/47A System Verification

    Printer ....... HP ThinkJet/DeskJet/LaserJet NOTE Do not proceed any further if your system has an Agilent 85044A Transmission/Reflec- tion test set. Instead, go to “Agilent 8702D Option 011 and Agilent 85044A System Veri- fication” on page 5-13. Step 1. Initialization...
  • Page 149 Figure 5-1. System Verification Test Setup 2 While the equipment is warming up, review the connector care information in the Agilent 8702D User’s Guide. 3 Insert the verification kit disk into the analyzer’s disk drive. 4 Press PRESET, SAVE/RECALL, SELECT DISK, INTERNAL DISK.

  • Page 150: Step 2. Measurement Calibration

    Automated Verification – Option 011 Step 2. Measurement Calibration Step 2. Measurement Calibration 1 Press CAL, CAL KIT & STDS, SELECT CAL KIT, CAL KIT:7mm, RETURN, RETURN, CALIBRATE MENU, FULL 2-PORT. 2 Press ISOLATION, OMIT ISOLATION, ISOLATION DONE. 3 Press REFLECTION. 4 Connect the “open”...
  • Page 151 Automated Verification – Option 011 Step 2. Measurement Calibration 7 Press FORWARD:SHORT. 8 When the analyzer displays the message CONNECT STD THEN PRESS KEY TO MEASURE, connect the 50 ohm termination (supplied in the calibration kit) to reference test port 1, as shown in Figure 5-2.

  • Page 152: Step 3. Device Verification

    Automated Verification – Option 011 Step 3. Device Verification 18 Press TRANSMISSION, FWD TRANS THRU. 19 When the analyzer finishes the measurement, press FWD MATCH THRU. 20 When the analyzer finishes the measurement, press REV TRANS THRU. 21 When the analyzer finishes the measurement, press REV MATCH THRU. 22 When the analyzer displays, PRESS ’DONE’...
  • Page 153 Automated Verification – Option 011 Step 3. Device Verification 3 Press CONTINUE to run the test: • If you switched the record function off, you have to press CONTINUE after each S-parameter measurement. • If you switched the record function on, the test displays and prints the pass/ fail information for the S-parameter measurements that are valid for system verification.
  • Page 154 Automated Verification – Option 011 Step 3. Device Verification 6 When all measurements are complete, replace the attenuator with the verification mismatch, as shown in Figure 5-6. Figure 5-6. Mismatch Device Verification Setup 7 Press RETURN, TESTS, 30, x1, EXECUTE TEST, CONTINUE. 5-10...

  • Page 155: In Case Of Difficulty

    Automated Verification – Option 011 In Case of Difficulty 8 When the analyzer finishes all the measurements, reconnect the mismatch verification device, as shown in Figure 5-7. Figure 5-7. Mismatch Device Verification Setup 9 Press RETURN, TESTS, 31, x1, EXECUTE TEST, CONTINUE. 10 You have completed the system verification procedure when the analyzer displays, TEST 31 Ver Dev 4 PASS.
  • Page 156 Automated Verification – Option 011 In Case of Difficulty 3 If the analyzer still fails the test, check the measurement calibration as follows: a Press PRESET. b Recall the calibration by pressing SAVE/RECALL, SELECT DISK, INTERNAL MEMO- RY, RETURN. c Use the front panel knob to highlight the calibration you want to recall and press RECALL STATE.

  • Page 157: Agilent 8702D Option 011 And Agilent 85044A System Verification

    Printer ....... . HP ThinkJet/DeskJet/LaserJet NOTE Do not proceed any further if your system has an Agilent 85046A or 85047A S-Parameter test set. Instead, go to “Agilent 8702D Option 011 and Agilent 85046A/47A System Ver- ification” on page 5-4. Step 1. Initialization...

  • Page 158: Step 2. Measurement Calibration

    Figure 5-8. System Verification Test Setup 2 While the equipment is warming up, review the connector care information in the Agilent 8702D User’s Guide. 3 Insert the verification kit disk into the analyzer’s disk drive. 4 Press PRESET, SAVE/RECALL, SELECT DISK, INTERNAL DISK.
  • Page 159 Automated Verification – Option 011 Step 2. Measurement Calibration MENU, ONE-PATH 2-PORT. 2 Press ISOLATION, OMIT ISOLATION, ISOLATION DONE. 3 Press REFLECTION. 4 Connect the “open” end of the open/short combination (supplied in the calibration kit) to reference test port 1, as shown in Figure 5-9.

  • Page 160: Step 3. Device Verification

    Automated Verification – Option 011 Step 3. Device Verification 10 When the analyzer finishes measuring the standard, press STANDARDS DONE. 11 Connect the test port cables as shown Figure 5-10. Figure 5-10. Transmission Calibration Setup 12 Press TRANSMISSION, FWD TRANS THRU. 13 When the analyzer finishes the measurement, press FWD MATCH THRU.
  • Page 161 Automated Verification – Option 011 Step 3. Device Verification as shown in Figure 5-11. Figure 5-11. Connections for the 20 dB Attenuator 3 Press CONTINUE to run the test: • If you switched the record function off, you have to press CONTINUE after each S-parameter measurement.
  • Page 162 Automated Verification – Option 011 Step 3. Device Verification 4 When the analyzer finishes all the measurements, connect the 50 dB attenuator (supplied in the verification kit), as shown in Figure 5-12. Figure 5-12. Connections for the 50 dB Attenuator 5 Press RETURN, TESTS, 29, x1, EXECUTE TEST, CONTINUE.
  • Page 163 Automated Verification – Option 011 Step 3. Device Verification 6 When all measurements are complete, replace the attenuator with the verification mismatch, as shown in Figure 5-13. Figure 5-13. Mismatch Device Verification Setup 7 Press RETURN, TESTS, 30, x1, EXECUTE TEST, CONTINUE. 5-19...

  • Page 164: In Case Of Difficulty

    Automated Verification – Option 011 In Case of Difficulty 8 When the analyzer finishes all the measurements, reconnect the mismatch verification device, as shown in Figure 5-14. Figure 5-14. Mismatch Device Verification Setup 9 Press RETURN, TESTS, 31, x1, EXECUTE TEST, CONTINUE. 10 You have completed the system verification procedure when the analyzer displays, Ver Def 4 PASS.
  • Page 165 Automated Verification – Option 011 In Case of Difficulty c Press RECALL STATE. d Repeat “Step 3. Device Verification” on page 5-16. 3 If the analyzer still fails the test, check the measurement calibration as follows: a Press PRESET. b Recall the calibration by pressing SAVE/RECALL, SELECT DISK, INTERNAL DISK, RE- TURN.

  • Page 167: Performance Tests - Option 011

    1. Source Frequency Range and Accuracy 6-3 2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy 6-5 3. Receiver Minimum R Channel Level 6-9 4. Receiver Minimum R Channel Level for External Source Mode 6-12 5. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only for Analyzers without Option 006) 6-14 6.
  • Page 168 Manual Performance Tests - Option 011 This chapter contains procedures which test the electrical performance of the Agilent 8702D Option 011. If you are not using an Agilent 8702D Option 011, refer to Chapter 4, “Performance Tests”. Before starting these procedures, allow the instrument to warm up for one hour.

  • Page 169: Source Frequency Range And Accuracy

    Agilent 8753D Service Guide. Agilent 8753D is shown in the figures The procedures in this chapter are designed to work with Agilent 8702D and Agilent 8753D instruments. Because of this, many of the figures label the instrument being tested as an Agilent 8753D. Simply substitute your Agilent 8702D for the Agilent 8753D.
  • Page 170 Performance Tests – Option 011 1. Source Frequency Range and Accuracy Figure 6-1. Source Frequency Range and Accuracy Test Setup 2 Press PRESET, MENU, CW FREQ. 3 Press 300, k/m and write the frequency counter reading on the "Performance Test Record." 4 Repeat Step 3 for each instrument frequency listed in the “Performance Test...

  • Page 171: Source Power Range, Linearity, And Accuracy

    Performance Tests – Option 011 2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy 2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy Perform this test to verify the analyzer’s power range and linearity at different CW frequencies throughout the analyzer operating frequency range. Required Power Meter .
  • Page 172 Performance Tests – Option 011 2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy 2 Zero and calibrate the power meter. Also, set the power meter for dBm. Refer to the power meter operating and service manual for more information on how to do this task.
  • Page 173 Performance Tests – Option 011 2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy 9 Write the power meter reading in the "Second Value" column on the "Performance Test Record." 10 Calculate the path loss through the power splitter with this formula: First Value –...
  • Page 174 Performance Tests – Option 011 2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy front panel. 16 Press POWER, –5, x1. Write the power meter reading in the “Measured Value” column on the “Performance Test Record”. 17 On the “Performance Test Record”, copy the “Path Loss” value, previously calculated for this CW frequency, into the “Pass Loss”...

  • Page 175: Receiver Minimum R Channel Level

    Performance Tests – Option 011 3. Receiver Minimum R Channel Level 31 Press MENU, CW FREQ, 300, k/m. Set the power calibration factor for this CW frequency. 32 On the “Performance Test Record”, copy the “Path Loss” value, previously calculated for this CW frequency, into the “Pass Loss” column. 33 Calculate the calibrated source power level using this formula: Calibrated Power Level = 10 –...
  • Page 176 Performance Tests – Option 011 3. Receiver Minimum R Channel Level Required Adapter, APC-3.5 (m) to APC-7 ....Agilent P/N 1250-1746 Equipment Cable, APC-7 24-inch ......Agilent P/N 8120-4779 Attenuator, 20 dB .
  • Page 177 Performance Tests – Option 011 3. Receiver Minimum R Channel Level c If the analyzer still doesn’t phase lock, continue increasing the source output power until phase lock is achieved. d Write the marker value in the “Performance Test Record”. •...

  • Page 178: Receiver Minimum R Channel Level For External Source Mode

    Performance Tests – Option 011 4. Receiver Minimum R Channel Level for External Source Mode 5 Refer to the Agilent 8753D Option 011 Service Guide for more troubleshooting information. 4. Receiver Minimum R Channel Level for External Source Mode Perform this test to verify proper phase lock in the external source mode, as the specified minimum R input level of –25 dBm.
  • Page 179 Performance Tests – Option 011 4. Receiver Minimum R Channel Level for External Source Mode 2 On the external source, press PRESET, POWER LEVEL, 4, dB(m), CW, 10, MHz. 3 On the analyzer, press PRESET, MENU, CW FREQ, 10, M/µ, SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT MODE, EXT SOURCE AUTO to set up the analyzer for an external source input to the receiver channel R.

  • Page 180: Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only For Analyzers Without Option 006)

    Performance Tests – Option 011 5. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only for Analyzers without Option 006) In Case of Difficulty W A R N I N G These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
  • Page 181 Performance Tests – Option 011 5. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only for Analyzers without Option 006) Figure 6-7. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level Test Setup 2 Press PRESET, MENU, POWER, –10, x1. Receiver Channel A Noise Floor Level with a 3 kHz IF BW 3 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A, FORMAT, LIN MAG, SCALE REF, AUTO SCALE.
  • Page 182 Performance Tests – Option 011 5. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only for Analyzers without Option 006) 11 Use the following equation to convert the linear magnitude mean value to log magnitude: Power (dBm) = 20 * [log (linear magnitude mean value)] 12 Write this calculated value in the “Performance Test Record”...

  • Page 183: Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only For Analyzers With Option 006)

    Performance Tests – Option 011 6. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only for Analyzers with Option 006) 6. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only for Analyzers with Option 006) Perform this test to determine the analyzer receiver channel noise floor levels. Required Attenuator, 20 dB .
  • Page 184 Performance Tests – Option 011 6. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only for Analyzers with Option 006) 5 When the analyzer finishes the sweep, notice the mean value, which appears on the analyzer display. 6 Use the following equation to convert the linear magnitude mean value to log amplitude: Power (dBm) = 20 * [log (linear magnitude mean value)]...
  • Page 185 Performance Tests – Option 011 6. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only for Analyzers with Option 006) Receiver Channel B Noise Floor Level with a 3 kHz IF BW (50 kHz–3 GHz) 18 Press AVG, IF BW, 3, k/m to change the IF bandwidth to 3 kHz. 19 Press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE.
  • Page 186 Performance Tests – Option 011 6. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level (Only for Analyzers with Option 006) Receiver Channel A Noise Floor Level with 10 Hz IF BW (3 GHz–6 GHz) 33 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A. 34 Press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 35 When the analyzer finishes the sweep, record the mean value, which appears on the analyzer display.

  • Page 187: Receiver Magnitude Frequency Response

    Performance Tests – Option 011 7. Receiver Magnitude Frequency Response 7. Receiver Magnitude Frequency Response Perform this test to verify how well the analyzer transfers information from the RF to IF, and how accurately it processes and displays that information. Required Power Meter .
  • Page 188 Performance Tests – Option 011 7. Receiver Magnitude Frequency Response 3 Press PRESET, MARKER, MEAS, INPUT PORTS, R, MENU, POWER, 6, x1. 4 Press CW FREQ, 300, k/m. Set the calibration factor on the power meter for this CW frequency. 5 Write the power meter reading on the “Performance Test Record.”...
  • Page 189 Performance Tests – Option 011 7. Receiver Magnitude Frequency Response Input B Magnitude Frequency Response 13 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 6-11. Figure 6-11. Magnitude Frequency Response Test Setup (Receiver Input B) 14 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, B, MENU to start measuring the power delivered to receiver input B.

  • Page 190: Receiver Phase Frequency Response

    Performance Tests – Option 011 8. Receiver Phase Frequency Response NOTE The final results represent the worst case magnitude frequency response for all the ana- lyzer receiver inputs at the selected frequencies. In Case of Difficulty 1 Suspect poor tracking between the ports of the power splitter if all receiver inputs fail.
  • Page 191 Performance Tests – Option 011 8. Receiver Phase Frequency Response Figure 6-12. Phase Frequency Response Test Setup Phase Frequency Response from 300 kHz to 3 GHz 2 Press PRESET, MENU, POWER, 10, x1. 3 Only for Analyzers with Option 006: Press STOP, 3, G/n. 4 Press FORMAT, PHASE, MARKER FCTN, MARKER MODE MENU, STATS ON.

  • Page 192: Receiver Input Crosstalk

    Performance Tests – Option 011 9. Receiver Input Crosstalk 12 Press SCALE REF, ELECTRICAL DELAY. Turn the analyzer front panel knob to vary the electrical delay until the trace is in the most linear horizontal position. 13 Press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. Write the p-p value, which appears on the analyzer display, on the “Performance Test Record.”...
  • Page 193 Performance Tests – Option 011 9. Receiver Input Crosstalk Required 2-way Power Splitter (2), 50Ω ....Agilent 11667A Option 001 Equipment Termination (3), 50Ω ........Agilent 908A Attenuator, 20 dB .
  • Page 194 Performance Tests – Option 011 9. Receiver Input Crosstalk (Only for Option 006 Analyzers) R into A Crosstalk from 3 GHz to 4.5 GHz 9 Press START, 3, G/n, STOP, 4.5, G/n, NUMBER of GROUPS, 5, x1. 10 When the analyzer finishes the number of sweeps, write the marker value, which appears on the analyzer display, on the “Performance Test Record.”...
  • Page 195 Performance Tests – Option 011 9. Receiver Input Crosstalk B into A Crosstalk from 300 kHz to 1 GHz 22 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 6-14. Figure 6-14. B into A Receiver Input Crosstalk Test Setup 23 Press START, 300, k/m, STOP, 1, G/n. 24 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A/B, MENU, TRIGGER MENU, NUMBER of GROUPS, 5, x1.
  • Page 196 Performance Tests – Option 011 9. Receiver Input Crosstalk (Only for Option 006 Analyzers) B into A Crosstalk from 4.5 GHz to 6 GHz 30 Press START, 4.5, G/n, STOP, 6, G/n, TRIGGER MENU, NUMBER of GROUPS, 5, x1. 31 When the analyzer finishes the number of sweeps, write the marker value, which appears on the analyzer display, on the “Performance Test Record.”...
  • Page 197 Performance Tests – Option 011 9. Receiver Input Crosstalk A into B Crosstalk from 1 GHz to 3 GHz 38 Press START, 1, G/n, STOP, 3, G/n. 39 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A/R, AVG, AVERAGING OFF, MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 40 At the end of the sweep, press DISPLAY, DATA →MEMORY, DATA/MEM, MEAS, INPUT PORTS, B/R.
  • Page 198 Performance Tests – Option 011 9. Receiver Input Crosstalk In Case of Difficulty W A R N I N G These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.

  • Page 199: Receiver Trace Noise

    Performance Tests – Option 011 10. Receiver Trace Noise 10. Receiver Trace Noise Perform this test to verify the receiver trace noise on a CW signal in ratio mode. Required 3-way Power Splitter, 50Ω ......Agilent 11850C Equipment Attenuator, 10 dB .
  • Page 200 Performance Tests – Option 011 10. Receiver Trace Noise statistic feature. 5 Write the s.dev (standard deviation) value, which appears on the analyzer display, on the "Performance Test Record." 6 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, B/R. Write the s.dev (standard deviation) value on the "Performance Test Record."...

  • Page 201: Receiver Input Impedance

    Performance Tests – Option 011 11. Receiver Input Impedance 11. Receiver Input Impedance Perform this test to verify the return loss of each of the analyzer’s receiver inputs. Required Test set, 50Ω ......Agilent 85044A/85046A/85047A Equipment 2-way Power Splitter, 50Ω...
  • Page 202 Performance Tests – Option 011 11. Receiver Input Impedance 2 Press PRESET, MENU, NUMBER of POINTS, 1601, x1. 3 Press CAL, CAL KIT & STDS, SELECT CAL KIT, N 50 Ω, RETURN, RETURN, CALIBRATE MENU, S11 1-PORT. 4 Connect an open to the test port cable adapter, by pressing FORWARD: OPENS, OPEN (M), DONE: OPENS.
  • Page 203 Performance Tests – Option 011 11. Receiver Input Impedance Figure 6-18. Receiver A Input Impedance Test Setup 14 Press PRESET, MEAS, INPUT PORTS, B/R, MENU, NUMBER of POINTS, 1601, x1. 15 Press CAL, CALIBRATE MENU, S11 1-PORT. Repeat Step 4 through Step 12 for the...
  • Page 204 Performance Tests – Option 011 11. Receiver Input Impedance 16 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 6-19. Figure 6-19. Receiver R Input Impedance Test Calibration Test Setup 17 Press PRESET, MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A/B, MENU, NUMBER of POINTS, 1601, x1. 18 Press CAL, CALIBRATE MENU, S11 1-PORT.

  • Page 205: Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy

    Performance Tests – Option 011 12. Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy 20 Repeat Step 7 through Step 12 to measure the receiver R input impedance. In Case of Difficulty W A R N I N G These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
  • Page 206 Press LOG/LIN to have the Agilent 8902A displayed linear readings (dBm). d Press 32.1, SPCL. 2 Set the Agilent 8496A to 20 dB. 3 On the Agilent 8702D Option 011: a Press PRESET, MENU, CW FREQ, 30, M/µ. b Press NUMBER of POINTS, 51, x1.
  • Page 207 6-22. Figure 6-22. Channel A Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 5 On the Agilent 8702D Option 011: a Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A, MENU, POWER. b Using the analyzer front panel knob, adjust the test port power for a reading of –30.000 dBm4 on the Agilent 8902A.
  • Page 208 Step NOTE When the Agilent 8902A displays the "RECAL" annunciation, press CALIBRATE. Channel B Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy 16 Set the Agilent 8496A to 20 dB. 17 On the Agilent 8702D Option 011, press CONTINUOUS, MEAS, INPUT PORTS, B. 6-42...
  • Page 209 Figure 6-23. Figure 6-23. Channel B Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 19 On the Agilent 8702D Option 011: a Press MENU, POWER. b Using the analyzer front panel knob, adjust the test port power for a reading of 0.000 dB on the Agilent 8902A.
  • Page 210 Press SAVE/RECALL, SAVE STATE. 22 Set the Agilent 8496A to 0 dB. 23 On the Agilent 8702D Option 011, press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 24 Write the mean value in the "Receiver Channel B" column of the "Performance Test Record."...
  • Page 211 Figure 6-24. Channel R Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 31 Set the Agilent 8496A to 20 dB. 32 On the Agilent 8702D Option 011: a Press CONTINUOUS, MEAS, INPUT PORTS, R, MENU, POWER. b Using the analyzer front panel knob, adjust the test port power for a reading of 0.000 dB on the Agilent 8902A.
  • Page 212 Performance Tests – Option 011 12. Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy 36 On the Agilent 8702D Option 011, press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 37 Write the mean value in the "Receiver Channel R" column of the "Performance Test Record." 38 Write the Agilent 8902A readout in the "8902A" column of the "Performance Test Record."...

  • Page 213: Receiver Phase Dynamic Accuracy

    Performance Tests – Option 011 13. Receiver Phase Dynamic Accuracy a Perform the "IF Amplifier Correction Constants" and "ADC Offset Correction Constants" procedures (located in the "Adjustments and Correction Con- stants" chapter of the Agilent 8753D Option 011 Service Guide). b Repeat this performance test.

  • Page 214: Receiver Magnitude Compression

    Performance Tests – Option 011 14. Receiver Magnitude Compression   CalculatedValue -------------------------------------------- -   4 Write the result in the "A" column of the "Performance Test Record." 5 For every receiver input power level, calculate "B" using the following formula: B = 1 –...
  • Page 215 Performance Tests – Option 011 14. Receiver Magnitude Compression Additional Required Equipment for Analyzers with Option 006 Power Sensor ........Agilent 8481A Procedure Channel A Magnitude Compression 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter.
  • Page 216 Performance Tests – Option 011 14. Receiver Magnitude Compression Figure 6-26. Channel A Magnitude Compression Test Setup 6-50...
  • Page 217 Performance Tests – Option 011 14. Receiver Magnitude Compression 3 Press PRESET, AVG, IF BW, 10, x1. 4 Press MENU, CW FREQ, 50, M/µ. Set the calibration factor on the power meter for this CW frequency. 5 Press POWER, –4, x1. Use the analyzer’s front panel knob to adjust the source power for a power meter reading of –20.00 dBm.
  • Page 218 Performance Tests – Option 011 14. Receiver Magnitude Compression 20 Press STOP and enter the “Stop Power” value as determined in Step 21 Press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 22 At the end of the sweep, press SCALE REF, AUTO SCALE. 23 Press MARKER, ∆...
  • Page 219 Performance Tests – Option 011 14. Receiver Magnitude Compression Channel B Magnitude Compression 27 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 6-27. Figure 6-27. Channel B Magnitude Compression Test Setup 6-53...
  • Page 220 Performance Tests – Option 011 14. Receiver Magnitude Compression 28 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, B/R. 29 Repeat Step 26 for the CW frequencies listed in the “Performance Test Record”. Channel R Magnitude Compression 30 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 6-28.
  • Page 221 Performance Tests – Option 011 14. Receiver Magnitude Compression Figure 6-28. Channel R Magnitude Compression Test Setup 31 Repeat Step 26 for the CW frequencies listed in the “Performance Test Record”. 6-55...

  • Page 222: Receiver Phase Compression

    Performance Tests – Option 011 15. Receiver Phase Compression In Case of Difficulty W A R N I N G These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
  • Page 223 Performance Tests – Option 011 15. Receiver Phase Compression Procedure Channel A Phase Compression 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter. 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 6-29. Figure 6-29. Channel A Phase Compression Test Setup 6-57...
  • Page 224 Performance Tests – Option 011 15. Receiver Phase Compression 3 Press PRESET, AVG, IF BW, 10, x1, FORMAT, PHASE. 4 Press MENU, CW FREQ, 50, M/µ. Set the calibration factor on the power meter for this CW frequency. 5 Press POWER, –4, x1. 6 Use the analyzer’s front panel knob to adjust the source power for a power meter reading of –20.00 dBm.
  • Page 225 Performance Tests – Option 011 15. Receiver Phase Compression keypad to enter the “Start Power” value as determined in Step 21 Press STOP and enter the “Stop Power” value as determined in Step 22 Press MENU, TRIGGER MENU, SINGLE. 23 At the end of the sweep, press SCALE REF, AUTO SCALE. 24 Press MARKER, ∆...
  • Page 226 Performance Tests – Option 011 15. Receiver Phase Compression Channel B Phase Compression 28 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 6-30. Figure 6-30. Channel B Phase Compression Test Setup 29 Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, B/R. 30 Repeat Step 27 for the other CW frequencies listed in the “Performance Test Record.”...
  • Page 227 Performance Tests – Option 011 15. Receiver Phase Compression Channel R Phase Compression 31 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 6-31. Figure 6-31. Channel R Phase Compression Test Setup 32 Repeat Step 27 for the other CW frequencies listed in the “Performance Test Record.”...

  • Page 228: Source And Receiver Harmonics (Option 002 Only)

    Performance Tests – Option 011 16. Source and Receiver Harmonics (Option 002 Only) In Case of Difficulty W A R N I N G These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
  • Page 229 Performance Tests – Option 011 16. Source and Receiver Harmonics (Option 002 Only) Figure 6-32. Source Harmonics Test Setup 2 Press PRESET, MENU, POWER, 20, x1. 3 Press START, 16, M/µ, STOP, 1.5, G/n to set the frequency range for searching the source 2nd harmonic.
  • Page 230 Performance Tests – Option 011 16. Source and Receiver Harmonics (Option 002 Only) 13 Press SYSTEM, HARMONIC MEAS, HARMONIC OFF, DISPLAY. 14 After one sweep, press DATA→MEMORY, DATA/MEM to normalize the trace and record the fundamental. 15 Press SYSTEM, HARMONIC MEAS, HARMONIC THIRD to prepare the analyzer for making a 3rd harmonic measurement.
  • Page 231 Performance Tests – Option 011 16. Source and Receiver Harmonics (Option 002 Only) 24 Move the receiver A input cable to receiver input B. 25 Press SYSTEM, HARMONIC MEAS, HARMONIC OFF, STOP, 1.5, G/n. 26 Only for Analyzers with Option 006: Press STOP, 3, G/n. 27 Repeat Step 6 through...

  • Page 232: Receiver Magnitude Frequency Response (Option 002 Only)

    Performance Tests – Option 011 17. Receiver Magnitude Frequency Response (Option 002 Only) for the receiver input A. Press MEAS, INPUT PORTS, A in Step 36 Repeat Step 11 through Step 16 to measure the receiver worst case 3nd harmonic for the receiver input A. In Case of Difficulty W A R N I N G...
  • Page 233 Performance Tests – Option 011 17. Receiver Magnitude Frequency Response (Option 002 Only) Additional Equipment Required for Option 006 Power Sensor ........Agilent 8481A Procedure Source Harmonics 1 Connect the equipment as shown in...
  • Page 234 Performance Tests – Option 011 17. Receiver Magnitude Frequency Response (Option 002 Only) Test Record.” 8 Press B. Write the marker 1 reading, which appears on the analyzer display, in the “Input B Value” column on the “Performance Test Record.” 9 On the external source, press 48, MHz.

  • Page 235: Performance Test Records - Option 011

    Performance Test Records - Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 The following tables are to record the performance test records for each of the Agilent 8702D Option 011 tests. Test 1. Source Frequency Range and Accuracy CW Frequency...
  • Page 236 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy (Path Loss Calculations) Source Output CW Frequency Power Level First Value (dB) Second Value (dB) Path Loss (dB) (dBm) 300 kHz _______________ _______________ _______________...
  • Page 237 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy (Power Range and Power Linearity) (2 of 3) Power Power Meas Source Power Level Path Loss Measured Specification Offset Linearity Uncertainty (dBm) (dB) Value (dB)
  • Page 238 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy (Power Range and Power Linearity) (3 of 3) Power Power Meas Source Power Level Path Loss Measured Specification Offset Linearity Uncertainty (dBm) (dB) Value (dB)
  • Page 239 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 2. Source Power, Range, Linearity and Accuracy (Power Level Accuracy) Power Calibrated Meas. Path Loss Measured Level CW Frequency (MHz) Power Spec. (dB) Uncer. (dB) Value (dB) Accuracy Level (dB) (dB) (dB)

  • Page 240: Mhz

    Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 3. Receiver Minimum R Channel Level Measurement Uncertainty CW Frequency Specification (dB) Marker Value (dB) (dB) 300 kHz < –35 ____________________ ± 1.0 3.29 MHz < –35 ± 1.0 ____________________ 3.31 MHz <...
  • Page 241 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 4. Receiver Minimum R Channel Level for External Source Mode CW Frequency Frac-N VCO Frac-N VCO Measured Value Measurement (MHz) Lower Limit (MHz) Upper Limit (MHz) (MHz) Uncertainty 49.496 50.496 ____________...
  • Page 242 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 5. Receiver Channel Noise Floor Level Frequency Specification Calculated Measurement Range Bandwidth (dBm) Value Uncertainty Receiver Channel A 300 kHz – 3.0 GHz 3 kHz – 90 ____________ 300 kHz –...
  • Page 243 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 7. Receiver Magnitude Frequency Response Power Meas. R Input A Input B Input Greatest Spec. Meter Uncer. Frequency Power Power Power Difference (dB) Reading (dB) Example – 10.0 –...
  • Page 244 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 8. Receiver Phase Frequency Response Measurement Frequency Range Ratio Specification Measured Value Uncertainty ° ° 300 kHz – 3 GHz _____________ ± 3 ± 0.35 ° ° 300 kHz – 3 GHz _____________ ±...
  • Page 245 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 9. Receiver Input Crosstalk (2 of 2) Frequency Range Specification (dB) Marker Value Measurement Uncertainty Option 006 R into A Crosstalk 3.0 GHz – 4.5 GHz – 82 _______________ 4.5 GHz –...
  • Page 246 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 10. Receiver Trace Noise CW Frequency Specification Measurement Ratio Measured Value (GHz) (rms) Uncertainty ≤ ____________________ 0.006 dB ≤ ____________________ 0.006 dB ≤ ____________________ 0.006 dB ≤ ° ____________________ 0.038 ≤...
  • Page 247 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 12. Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy (1 of 2) Agilent Receiver Agilent Receiver 8496A Magnitude Meas. Channel A 8902A Spec. (dB) Input Power (dB) Setting Value (dB) Uncer. (dB) (dB) (dB) (dB)
  • Page 248 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 12. Receiver Magnitude Dynamic Accuracy (2 of 2) Agilent Receiver Agilent Receiver 8496A Magnitude Meas. Channel A 8902A Spec. (dB) Input Power (dB) Setting Value (dB) Uncer. (dB) (dB) (dB) (dB)
  • Page 249 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 13. Receiver Phase Dynamic Accuracy (2 of 2) Calculated Receiver Magnitude Spec. Mea. Value Input Power (dB) Value (dB) (degrees) Uncer. (degrees) ≤ – 100 _________ _________ _________ _________ 16.00 ≤...
  • Page 250 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 14. Receiver Magnitude Compression (1 of 2) Start Power Stop Power Measured Measurement CW Frequency Specification (dB) (dBm) (dBm) Value (dB) Uncertainty Channel A ≤ 50 MHz _________ _________ _________ 0.32...
  • Page 251 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 14. Receiver Magnitude Compression (2 of 2) Start Power Stop Power Measured Measurement CW Frequency Specification (dB) (dBm) (dBm) Value (dB) Uncertainty ≤ 5 GHz _________ _________ _________ 0.32 ≤...
  • Page 252 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 15. Receiver Phase Compression (2 of 2) Measured Start Power Stop Power Specification Measurement CW Frequency Value (dBm) (dBm) (degrees) Uncertainty (degrees) ≤ 1 GHz _________ _________ _________ ≤...
  • Page 253 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 16. Source and Receiver Harmonics (Option 002 Only) (1 of 2) Measurement Test Description Harmonic Specification (dBc) Measurement Value Uncertainty (dB) Source Harmonics < – 25 ± 1 _______________ <...
  • Page 254 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 16. Source and Receiver Harmonics (Option 002 Only) (2 of 2) Measurement Test Description Harmonic Specification (dBc) Measurement Value Uncertainty (dB) B: 3rd < – 30 _______________ ± 1 Receiver Harmonics B: 2nd <...
  • Page 255 Performance Tests – Option 011 Performance Test Records - Option 011 Test 17. Receiver Magnitude Response (Option 002 Only) Ext. Power Meas. Analyzer Input A Input B Max. Diff. Spec. Source Meter Uncer. Frequency Value Value Spec (dB) Frequency Value (dB) 16 MHz 32 MHz...

  • Page 257: If You Encounter A Problem

    If the display does not light 7-2 If the fan does not run 7-3 If data entry keys don’t respond 7-3 If there is no RF signal 7-4 Returning the Instrument for Service 7-5 Agilent Technologies Service Offices 7-8 If You Encounter a Problem...

  • Page 258: If The Display Does Not Light

    If You Encounter a Problem If You Encounter a Problem If You Encounter a Problem If you have difficulty when installing or using the Agilent 8702D, check the fol- lowing list of commonly encountered problems and troubleshooting proce- dures. Contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office for service, if necessary. A list...

  • Page 259: If The Fan Does Not Run

    If You Encounter a Problem If the fan does not run W A R N I N G The power cord is connected to internal capacitors that may remain live for 10 seconds after you disconnect the cord from the power supply.

  • Page 260: If There Is No Rf Signal

    Press MENU, POWER, POWER TRIP on OFF until OFF appears on the POWER TRIP softkey label. ❒ If you are applying external modulation (AM) to the Agilent 8702D, check the external modulating signal or external gate/trigger signals for problems.

  • Page 261: Returning The Instrument For Service

    Technologies Service Offices” on page 7-8 for a list of service offices. Agilent Technologies Instrument Support Center... (800) 403-0801 If the instrument is still under warranty or is covered by an Agilent Technolo- gies maintenance contract, it will be repaired under the terms of the warranty or contract (the warranty is at the front of this manual).
  • Page 262 They may also cause instrument damage by generating static electricity. 3 Pack the instrument in the original shipping containers. Original materials are available through any Agilent Technologies office. Or, use the following guidelines: • Wrap the instrument in antistatic plastic to reduce the possibility of damage caused by electrostatic discharge.
  • Page 263 If You Encounter a Problem Returning the Instrument for Service Sealed Air Corporation (Commerce, California 90001). Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet filled with air bubbles. Use the pink (antistatic) Air Cap™ to reduce static electricity. Wrapping the instrument several times in this ma- terial will protect the instrument and prevent it from moving in the carton.

  • Page 264: Agilent Technologies Service Offices

    If You Encounter a Problem Agilent Technologies Service Offices Agilent Technologies Service Offices Before returning an instrument for service, call the Agilent Technologies Instrument Support Center at (800) 403-0801, visit the Test and Measurement Web Sites by Country page at http://www.tm.agilent.com/tmo/country/English/ index.html, or call one of the numbers listed below.
  • Page 265 Index 6-21 test port input impedance, 4-44, 6-35 accuracy and range of frequency, test port input noise floor level, 4-15 accuracy and range of frequency (Option 011), test port output power accuracy, test port output power range and linearity, accuracy of power test, 4-8, Agilent offices, test port receiver magnitude compression,...
  • Page 266 Index test port input frequency response, 4-19, 6-21 operation test port input impedance, 4-44, 6-35 checking, 1-16 test port input noise floor level, 4-15 test port output frequency range and accu- racy, test port output power accuracy, packaging for shipment, test port output power range and linearity, parallel 4-8,...
  • Page 267 Index printer type, 1-13 serial problems, data entry interface, 1-12 controls do not respond, serial number instrument, problems, power-up service, display lights, but fan does not start, 1-7, returning for, problems, RF output sales and service offices, no RF signal at either PORT 1 or PORT 2, setting the clock, 1-15 procedures...
  • Page 268 Index test port output power range and linearity, test port output power range and linearity, 4-8, 4-8, test port receiver magnitude compression, test port receiver magnitude compression, 4-57, 6-48 4-57, 6-48 test port receiver magnitude dynamic accu- test port receiver magnitude dynamic accu- racy, 4-48, 6-39 racy, 4-48,...

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