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Certification Keysight Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment. Keysight further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standard and Technology (formerly National Bureau of Standards), to the extent allowed by that organization’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
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Manufacturers Declaration This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound DIN 45635 T. 19 (Typprufung). • Sound Pressure LpA < 70 dB. • At operator position. • Normal operation. • According to ISO 7779 (Type Test). viii E9300 Operating and Service Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
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Power Meter Front Panel Operation This guide uses the following symbols to denote power meter front panel keys and display legends. A function name in a keycap symbol indi- cates the use of a key physically located on the power meter’s front panel. A function name in display-font indicates the use of a key down the right side of the Softkey Label...
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The contents of this manual apply directly to all serial numbers unless otherwise indicated. Related Publications The Keysight E-Series E9300 Power Sensors Operating and Service Guide is also available in the following languages: • English Language Operating and Service Guide - Standard •...
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In This Guide ... Introduction Chapter 1 introduces you to the general information about the E-Series E9300 power sensor. Making Measurements Chapter 2 describes the general operation of the E-Series E9300 power sensor. Specifications and Characteristics Chapter 3 describes the specifications and characteristics of your E-Series E9300 power sensor.
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Introduction 1 General Information 3 Accessories Shipped with the Instrument 4 Power Meter Requirements 4 The Keysight E-Series E9300 Power Sensors in Detail 4 Getting Started 7 Initial Inspection 7 Checking Power Meter Firmware and DSP Revision 7 Interconnections and Calibration 8...
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Contents Specifications and Characteristics 23 Introduction 24 E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications 26 Frequency Range 26 Connector Type 26 Maximum SWR (25 °C ± 10 °C) 26 Maximum SWR (0 °C to +55 °C) 27 Maximum Power 28 Maximum DC Voltage 29 Power Linearity 30 Additional Power Linearity Error Due to Change in Temperature 32...
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Contents Cal Factor Uncertainty (High Power Path) 50 General Characteristics 51 References 51 Service 51 General Information 52 Cleaning 52 Connector Cleaning 52 Performance Test 53 Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) and Reflection Coefficient (Rho) Performance Test 53 Replaceable Parts 55 Service 59 Principles of Operation 59 Troubleshooting 60...
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Measurement Uncertainty 30 Figure 3-5 Relative Mode Power Measurement Linearity with Keysight EPM power meter at 25 °C ±10 °C (typical) 32 Figure 3-6 Autofilter, default resolution, 10 dB decreasing power step (not across the switching point) 35 Figure 3-7 E9300B Typical SWR (25 °C ±...
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Table 4-8 Power Sensor SWR and Reflection Coefficient for the E9300H 55 Table 4-9 Power Sensor SWR and Reflection Coefficient for the Keysight E9301H 55 E9300 Operating and Service Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Introduction What You’ll Find In This Chapter This Chapter introduces you to the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors, some detail on their operation, the minimum power meter requirements and connecting to your power meter. It contains the following sections: “General Information”...
Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors. Use this guide as a supplement to the Keysight EPM series power meters User’s Guides. It is 3- hole drilled to allow you to retain it in the power meter’s binder.
Specialized modulation sensors provide accurate measurements but are bandwidth limited. The Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors are true average, wide dynamic range RF microwave power sensors. They are based on a dual sensor diode pair/attenuator/diode pair proposed by Szente et. al. in...
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28 page 41 to for maximum power handling specifications. # A Keysight EPM-Series power meter is required as specified in the section see “Checking Power Meter Firmware and DSP Revision” on page E9300 Operating and Service Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Keysight Technologies office. Keep the damaged shipping materials (if any) for inspection by the carrier and a Keysight Technologies representative. If required, you can find a list of Keysight Technologies Sales and Service offices on...
Allow a few seconds for the power meter to download the power sensor’s calibration table. The Keysight 9304A Sensor is DC coupled. DC voltages in excess of the maximum value C A U T I O N (5 Vdc) can damage the sensing diode.
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Keysight E- Series E9300B or E9301B sensors prior to making measurements. The Keysight E-Series E9300B or E9301B sensors should not be operated without the C A U T I O N attenuator connected at any time other than for calibration. You must ensure the attenuator is reconnected following calibration.
Introduction The measurement connector (for connection to DUT) is Type- N (male) for all the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors. A torque wrench should be used to tighten these connectors. Use a 3/4- inch open- end wrench and torque to 12 in- lb (135 Ncm) for the Type- N connector.
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Keysight E-Series E9300 Power Sensors Operating and Service Guide Making Measurements Power Meter Configuration Changes 13 Measuring Spread Spectrum and Multitone Signals 14 CDMA Signal Measurements 15 Multitone Signal Measurements 16 Measuring TDMA Signals 17 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Measurements 19 Measurement Accuracy and Speed 20 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
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Making Measurements What You’ll Find In This Chapter This Chapter shows you how to use the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors to make power measurements on signals with different modulation formats. For all other operations please refer to your Keysight EPM series power meter User’s Guide.
Sensor Power Figure 2-4 Auto-averaging Settings These values are valid only for the power meter channel connected to the Keysight E-Series N O T E E9300 power sensor and only while the sensor is connected. Averaging settings can also be manually configured.
Figure 2- Figure 2-5 Example of an 8 MHz bandwidth digital television signal Prior to the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors, average power measurement over a wide dynamic range of these signals required either tuned/swept signal analyzer methods or a dual channel power meter connected to power sensors, pads and a power splitter.
Making Measurements Multitone Signal Measurements In addition to wide dynamic range, the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors also have an exceptionally flat calibration factor versus frequency response across the entire frequency range as shown in Figure 2- 8. This is...
The chopper- amplifier technique provides noise immunity and allows large physical distances between power sensor and power meter (Keysight 11730 series cables available up to 61 metres). Additional averaging helps reduce noise susceptibility.
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3 Press to highlight Step Det Off On The section “Setting the Range, Resolution and Accuracy” in the Keysight EPM series power meters Programming Guide shows you how to configure these parameters using the remote interface. Achieving Stable Results with GSM Signals...
The Keysight 9304A sensor is DC coupled. DC voltages in excess of the maximum value (5 Vdc) can damage the sensing diode. The Keysight 9304A Sensor is DC coupled. DC voltages in excess of the maximum value C A U T I O N (5 Vdc) can damage the sensing diode.
To prevent damage to your sensor do not exceed the power levels specified in the section C A U T I O N “Maximum Power” on page The Keysight 9304A sensor is DC coupled. DC voltages in excess of the maximum value (5 Vdc) can damage the sensing diode Setting the Range There are two manual settings, “LOWER”...
Enter To confirm your choice press The section “Setting the Range, Resolution and Accuracy” in the Keysight EPM series power meters Programming Guide shows you how to configure these parameters using the remote interface. Measurement Considerations While autoranging is a good starting point, it is not ideal for all measurements.
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–12 dBm. Accuracy The value of –12 dBm lies in the lower range of the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensor. In autoranging mode (“AUTO”) the Keysight EPM Series power meter determines the average power level is below –10 dBm and selects the low power path.
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Specifications and Characteristics Introduction The Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors are average, wide dynamic range power sensors designed for use with the Keysight EPM Series power meters. These specifications are valid ONLY after proper calibration of the power meter and apply for continuous wave (CW) signals unless otherwise stated.
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Specifications and Characteristics Specification definitions There are two types of product specifications: • Warranted specifications • Characteristic specifications Warranted specifications Warranted specifications are covered by the product warranty, and they apply over 0 °C to 55 °C unless otherwise noted. Warranted specifications include measurement uncertainty calculated with a 95% confidence level.
Specifications and Characteristics E9300/1/4/A Power Sensor Specifications Frequency Range Frequency Range E9300A 10 MHz to 18.0 GHz E9301A 10 MHz to 6.0 GHz E9304A 9 kHz to 6.0 GHz Connector Type Type- N (Male) 50 ohm Maximum SWR (25 °C ± 10 °C) Frequency E9300A 10 MHz to 30 MHz...
Specifications and Characteristics E9304A 9 kHz to 2 GHz 1.13 2 GHz to 6 GHz 1.19 Maximum SWR (0 °C to +55 °C) Frequency E9300A 10 MHz to 30 MHz 1.21 30 MHz to 2 GHz 1.15 2 GHz to 14 GHz 1.20 14 GHz to 16 GHz 1.23...
C A U T I O N Maximum dc voltage: 5 Vdc (E9304A only) Figure 3-3 Typical Power Error Introduced in a Keysight E9304A power sensor by DC Volt- E9300 Operating and Service Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Specifications and Characteristics Power Linearity After Zero and Calibration at ambient environmental conditions. Power Level Linearity Linearity 25 °C ± 10 °C 0 °C to 55 °C ± 3.0% ± 3.5% –60 dBm to –10 dBm ± 2.5% ± 3.0% –10 dBm to 0 dBm ±...
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Specifications and Characteristics –30 to –20 to –10 to 0 to 10 dBm 10 to –20 dBm –10 dBm 0 dBm 20 dBm ± ± ± ± ± Measurement 0.9% 0.8% 0.65% 0.55% 0.45% Uncertainty If the temperature changes after calibration and you choose not to re-calibrate the sensor, N O T E Additional Power Linearity Error (next table) should be added to the Power Linearity specifications shown above.
+20 dBm –60 dBm Reference Power Figure 3-5 Relative Mode Power Measurement Linearity with Keysight EPM power meter at 25 °C ±10 °C (typical) E9300 Operating and Service Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Switching Point The Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors have two paths, a low power path covering –60 dBm to –10 dBm, and a high power path covering –10 dBm to +20 dBm. The power meter automatically selects the proper power level path.
Specifications and Characteristics Zero Set, Zero Drift and Measurement Noise Conditions (RH) Zero Set Zero Drift Measurement Noise Lower Range Up to 75% 500 pW 150 pW 700 pW (–60 to –10 dBm) 75% to 95% 500 pW 4,000 pW 700 pW Upper Range Up to 75%...
Specifications and Characteristics Number of Averages 1,024 Settling Time 0.07 0.12 0.21 (Normal Mode) Settling Time 0.04 0.07 0.12 0.21 14.2 (x2 Mode) 1. Manual filter, 10 dB decreasing power step (not across the switching point) X2 Mode Normal Mode Maximum Sensor Power Maximum Sensor Power 40 ms...
----------- - 1 ρ – Typical CF data are listed in the following tables. As the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors have two independant measurement paths (high and low power paths), there are two calibration factor uncertainty tables for each sensor.
Specifications and Characteristics Cal Factor Uncertainty (Lower Power Path, –60 to –10 dBm) Uncertainty (25 °C ± 10 °C) Uncertainty (0 °C to 55 °C) Frequency E9300A E9301A E9304A E9300A E9301A E9304A 9 kHz to 10 MHz ±1.7% ±2.0% 10 MHz to 30 MHz ±1.8% ±1.8% ±1.7%...
Specifications and Characteristics General Physical Characteristics Net Weight 0.18 kg (0.4 lb) Dimensions Length: 130 mm (5.1 in) Width: 38 mm (1.5 in) Height: 30 mm (1.2 in) Storage and Shipment Environment The sensor should be stored in a clean, dry environment Temperature –55 °C to +75 °C Relative Humidity...
Specifications and Characteristics E9300/1B and H Power Sensor Specifications Frequency Range Frequency Range E9300B/H 10 MHz to 18.0 GHz E9301B/H 10 MHz to 6.0 GHz Connector Type Type - N (Male) 50 ohm Maximum SWR (25 °C ± 10 °C) Frequency E9300B 10 MHz to 2 GHz...
Specifications and Characteristics Maximum SWR (0 °C to +55 °C) Frequency E9300B 10 MHz to 2 GHz 1.14 2 GHz to 12.4 GHz 1.18 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz 1.25 E9301B 10 MHz to 6 GHz 1.14 E9300H 10 MHz to 8 GHz 1.17 8 GHz to 12.4 GHz 1.26...
Specifications and Characteristics 1.20 1.15 1.10 1.05 1.00 Figure 3-8 E9300H Typical SWR 10 MHz to 18 GHz (25 °C ± 10 °C) Maximum Power Maximum Power 0 °C to 35 °C 35 °C to 55 °C Sensor <6.0 GHz >6.0 GHz E9300/1B 30 W average...
Specifications and Characteristics Power Linearity After Zero and Calibration at ambient environmental conditions. Sensor Power Level Linearity Linearity 25 °C ± 10 °C 0 °C to 55 °C ±3.5% ±4.0% E9300/1B –30 dBm to +20 dBm ±3.0% ±3.5% +20 dBm to +30 dBm ±2.5% ±3.0% +30 dBm to +44 dBm...
Specifications and Characteristics See Note on page % Error –0.2 –0.4 –0.6 –0.8 –1 –30 –20 –10 Power Level (dBm) Figure 3-10 E9300H Typical Power Linearity at 25 °C, after zero and calibration with sociated Measurement Uncertainty E9300/1H –26 to –20 to –10 to 0 to...
Specifications and Characteristics Additional Power Linearity Error due to Change in Temperature Sensor Power Level Additional Power Additional Power Linearity Error Linearity Error 25 °C ± 10 °C 0 °C to 55 °C ± ± E9300/1B –30 dBm to +20 dBm 1.5% 2.0% ±...
25 °C ± 10 °C (typical) Switching Point The Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors have two paths, a lower path and a higher path. The power meter automatically selects the proper power level path. To avoid unnecessary switching when the power level is near the switch point, Switching Point Hysteresis has been added.
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Specifications and Characteristics Error ≤± ≤± Offset at Switch Point 0.5% ( 0.02 dB) typical Switching Point Hysteresis 0.5 dB typical E9300/1B Conditions Measurement Zero Set Zero drift (RH) Noise Lower Range Up to 75% 500 nW 150 nW 700 nW μ...
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Specifications and Characteristics Settling Time In FAST mode (using Free Run trigger), for a 10 dB decreasing power step, the settling time is: Time E4418B 10 ms E4419B 20 ms 1. When a power step crosses the auto-range switch point of the sensor, add 25 ms. Number of Averages 1,024...
The CF corrects for the frequency response of the sensor. The Keysight EPM Series power meters automatically read the CF data stored in the sensor and use it to make the corrections.
----------- - 1 ρ – Typical CF data are listed in the following tables. As the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors have two independent measurement paths (high and low power paths), there are two calibration factor uncertainty tables for each sensor.
Specifications and Characteristics General Characteristics Physical Characteristics E9300/1B E9300/1H Net Weight 0.8 kg (1.74 lb) 0.2 kg (0.5 lb) Dimensions Length: 275 mm (10.8 in) Length: 172 mm (6.8 in) Width: 115 mm (4.5 in) Width: 38 mm (1.5 in) Height: 82 mm (3.2 in) Height: 30 mm (1.2 in) Storage and Shipment...
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Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors. Cleaning Use a clean, damp cloth to clean the body of the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensor. Connector Cleaning The RF connector beads deteriorate when contacted by hydrocarbon compounds such as C A U T I O N acetone, trichloroethylene, carbon tetrachloride, and benzene.
The test system used must not exceed the system Rho uncertainties shown in the following tables when testing the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors. Table 4-3 Power Sensor SWR and Reflection Coefficient for the E9300A...
Service DC voltages in excess of the maximum value (5 Vdc) can damage the sensing diode. C A U T I O N Table 4-5 Power Sensor SWR and Reflection Coefficient for the E9304A Frequency System Rho Actual Maximum Uncertainty Measurement ±0.010 9 kHz to 2 GHz...
Keysight office. Within the USA, it is better to order directly from the Keysight Parts Center in Roseville, California. Ask your nearest Keysight office for information and forms for the “Direct Mail Order System.” Also your nearest Keysight office can supply toll free telephone numbers for ordering parts and supplies.
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Service The A1/A2 parts are applicable only for Keysight Service Center as calibration is required. N O T E Reference Keysight Part Description Designation Number A1/A2 E9300A E9300-60006 SENSOR MODULE E9300B E9300-60017 SENSOR MODULE E9300H E9300-60018 SENSOR MODULE E9301A E9301-60007...
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Service Reference Keysight Part Description Designation Number MP26 E9300-80003 LABEL, ID E9300H MP26 E9301-80001 LABEL, ID E9301A MP26 E9301-80003 LABEL, ID E9301B MP26 E9301-80002 LABEL, ID E9301H MP26 E9304-80001 LABEL, ID E9304A MP27 7121-7389 LABEL, POWER SENSOR MP30 7121-7388 LABEL, CAL/ESD...
Principles of Operation The A1 Bulkhead assembly on the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors provides a 50 ohm load to the RF signal applied to the power sensor. The A1 Bulkhead assembly on the E9300/1B sensors includes a 30 dB attenuator that can be disconnected by means of a Type- N connector.
Repair of Defective Sensor There are no serviceable parts inside the Keysight E- Series E9300 power sensors. If the sensor is defective, replace the entire “module” with the appropriate “Restored Sensor Module.”...
Service Figure 4-2 Removing Power Sensor Shell 1 At the rear of the power sensor, insert the blade of a screwdriver between the plastic shells (See Figure 4- 2). To prevent damage to the plastic shells use a screwdriver blade as wide as the slot between the two shells.
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