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Keysight 8473B/C Detectors Operating and Service Guide...
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Keysight 8473B/C Detectors Operating and Service Guide Introduction Overview This chapter introduces the 8473B and 8473C crystal detectors and its available Options.
The output voltage polarity is negative, unless Option 003 is selected. The frequency range is 10 MHz to 18 GHz for the 8473B, and 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz for the 8473C. Complete specifications for the crystal detectors are available in Chapter 2, “Specifications,”...
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Keysight 8473B/C Detectors Operating and Service Guide Specifications Product Specifications Environmental Specifications Physical Specifications This chapter provides an overview specifications of Keysight 8473B/C crystal detector.
1 to 2 KΩ (typically 1.3 KΩ) shunted by 1 to 2 KΩ (typically 1.3 KΩ) shunted by Output impedance 20 to 60 pF (typically 30 pF) 20 to 60 pF (typically 30 pF) Keysight 8473B/C Operating and Service Guide...
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0.5 dB from –20° C to +25° C; 0.5 dB from +25° C to +40° C; 1 dB from +40° C to +55° C; 1.25 dB from +55° C to +75° C; 1 dB from +75° C to +85° C. Keysight 8473B/C Operating and Service Guide...
– Temperature: –54° C to +85° C – Humidity: <95% relative – Altitude: <7,620 meters (25,000 feet) – Shock: 100 G for 11 ms – Vibration: 20 G from 80 to 2,000 Hz Keysight 8473B/C Operating and Service Guide...
Net 14 g (0.5 oz.) Net 14 g (0.5 oz.) Dimension 48 mm long, 10 mm diameter 48 mm long, 10 mm diameter (1.9 in. long, 0.38 in. diameter) (1.9 in. long, 0.38 in. diameter) Keysight 8473B/C Operating and Service Guide...
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Keysight 8473B/C Detectors Operating and Service Guide Installation, Operation, and Service Installation Storage and Shipment Performance Tests Adjustments Service This chapter describes the installation and operating procedures for the crystal detectors. It also describes the available performance tests used for testing the...
Keysight office. If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning material shows signs of stress, notify the carrier as well as the Keysight office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. At Keysight’s option, the office will arrange for repair or replacement without waiting for claim settlement.
Original packaging Containers and materials identical to those used in factory packaging are available through Keysight offices. If the instrument is being returned to Keysight for servicing, attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, model number, and serial number. Also, mark the container FRAGILE to assure careful handling.
The power applied to the detector can be either modulated or continuous wave (CW). If modulated at a 1,000 Hz rate, an SWR meter can be used as an indicator. For CW detection, a DC milliammeter or millivoltmeter can be used as the indicator. Keysight 8473B/C Operating and Service Guide...
SWR which yields improved performance in leveling loops and power monitoring applications. Figure 3-1 shows the typical frequency response of the crystal detector. Specifications Typical 8473B/C Response Specifications Figure 3-1 Typical frequency response of the 8473B or 8473C detector Keysight 8473B/C Operating and Service Guide...
Figure 3-2 Peak power measurement The arrangement of equipment for peak power measurement is shown in Figure 3-2. The procedure involves calibration of an oscilloscope which, in turn, is used to calibrate a CW generator. Keysight 8473B/C Operating and Service Guide...
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CW generator. Connect output of CW generator to power meter. Measure adjusted levels (set in step 2) of CW generator output. The peak power of the pulse envelope observed in step 1 is equal to the output power of the CW generator. Keysight 8473B/C Operating and Service Guide...
6) for all frequencies of interest across the band. Multiple mismatch errors caused by attenuator SWR, power sensor SWR, and NOTE detector SWR should be taken into account, as well as the accuracy of the indicator used to measure the detector output. Keysight 8473B/C Operating and Service Guide...
Measure the DC voltage output from detector. The output should be >5.0 mV up to 18 GHz for the 8473B/C and >1.8 mV from 18 to 26.5 GHz for the 8473C at 25° C. Between 20° C and 30° C with –20 dBm input power and a high impedance video load the sensitivity slope is typically –0.04 dB/°...
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Installation, Operation, and Service Adjustments The detector has no internal adjustments. Service Additional maintenance information can be obtained from the local Keysight office. Keysight 8473B/C Operating and Service Guide...
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