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Keysight Technologies U3022AH10 Notice: This document contains references to Agilent. Please note that Agilent’s Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies. For more information, go to www.keysight.com. Use this manual with the following document: PNA Series Network Analyzer On-line Help System.
U3022AH10 Introduction Introduction This document describes how to use the Keysight U3022AH10 Multiport Test Set. N5242A 2-Port PNA-X with U3022AH10 (Std) Figure 1 Figure 2 N5242A 4-Port PNA-X with U3022AH10 (Std) U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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U3022AH10 Introduction Figure 3 PNA-X with U3022AH10 Option 129 U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
U3022AH10 Description Description The Keysight U3022AH10 is a 10-Port Multiport Test Set Extension designed to be configured for high power measurements in either a 12 or 14 port network analyzer measurement system. The Keysight U3022AH10 has the following key features: •...
* New dark color version (Keysight Palette 2015) Network Analyzer Interface Kit Options The U3022AH10 requires the following kit to interface the test set with your analyzer. The interface kit model option includes the hardware Lock-Link and cable kit listed in...
PNA-X that is used with the Test Set and components used for high power configurations. A functional certificate is supplied for the U3022AH10. The U3022AH10 performance is based on external components such as the calibration kit and network analyzer. There are no internal adjustment in the U3022AH10, therefore an annual calibration is not required.
11.4 kg 19.1 cm 42.5 cm 42.6 cm (25 lb) (7.5 in) (16.7 in) (17.0 in) U3022AH10 14.4 kg 22.9 cm 42.5 cm 50.8 cm Option 129 (31.7 lb) (9.0 in) (16.7 in) (20.0 in) U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
General Specifications Frequency Range and Maximum Power Levels The U3022AH10 frequency range is 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz. It is recommend that you do not operate near damage levels. The power levels must be 3 dB below maximum level to ensure no damage. See...
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10 GHz to 15 GHz −8.5 dB 15 GHz to 20 GHz −10.0 dB 20 GHz to 26.5 GHz −15 dB Reflection Tracking takes into account Source Loss, Receiver Loss, Margin, and PNA-X Mixer Cal. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
— CPLR THRU - SRC OUT, Jumper can be removed to install the amplifiers and isolators. • Ports 3 - 12 — SRC OUT - CPLR THRU, Jumper can be removed to install the amplifiers and isolators. • Option 129 Port — NOISE SOURCE PORTS, In and OUT (SMA female). U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
• The LED is Off (not illuminated) when the Test Set power switch is in Standby, or not addressed by a PNA-X. Standby Switch Note that this switch is Standby only, not a line switch. To disconnect the mains from the instrument, remove the power cord. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Connection to another Test Set. Line Module The line fuse, as well as a spare, reside within the line module. Figure 6 on page 20 illustrates where the fuses are located and how to access them. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only with same type and rating. The use of other fuses or material is prohibited. Figure 6 Line Fuse Verify that the premise electrical voltage supply is within the range specified on the instrument. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
U3022AH10 System Configurations System Configurations The Keysight U3022AH10 High Power Test Set can be configured for many applications. Included in this document are four typical configurations: "System Setup, 12/14 Port RF Cable Interface Configuration" on page 25. • Figure 44, “1 Watt High Power Configuration” on page 66.
3. Install the two rear locking feet (5023-0132) using the included screws (0515-1619), where the standoffs were removed. Refer to Figure Figure 8 Install Locking Feet Locking Feet Screws (0515-1619) (5023-0132) Included in package U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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U3022AH10 System Configurations 4. Install the two rear locking feet onto the U3022AH10. Looking at the front panel, the N5242-20138 (for Std) or N5242-20206 (for Opt 129) is the right foot and the N5242-20139 (for Std) or N5242-20207 (for Opt 129) is the left foot. Two screws (0515-2317) are included with these rear feet.
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• PNA − 5023-0132 (Kit includes locking feet and screws) • Test Set (STD) − N5242-20138 and N5242-20139 are the rear lock feet • Test Set (Opt 129) - N5242-20206 and N5242-20207 are the rear lock feet (provided) • Screw − 0515-2317 U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
• Port 13 over Port 3 (U3022-80002) • Port 14 over Port 4 (U3022-80003) 5. Connect the cable (N4011-21002) from the PNA-X Test Set I/O to the U3022AH10 Test Set I/O on the rear panel. See Figure 13 on page 6.
Before beginning this procedure complete the following steps: • Stack the analyzer system for the 12/14-Port System. • Install the Test Set I/O cable on the U3022AH10 and PNA-X rear panels. • Install all of the RF interface cables as shown in Figure •...
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System Configurations U3022AH10 Figure 14 Typical Reflection Response Port 1 and 2 Figure 15 Port 1 and 2, RF Path Diagram U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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System Configurations U3022AH10 Figure 16 Typical Reflection Response Test Set (Odd Ports) Figure 17 Typical Reflection Response Test Set (Even Ports) U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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System Configurations U3022AH10 Figure 18 Test Set RF Path Diagram U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Controlling the System with N5242A/B Controlling the System with N5242A/B This section will describe how to setup and operate the U3022AH10 Multiport Test Set with the N5242A/B 2-Port or 4-Port PNA-X Network Analyzer. The U3022AH10 Multiport Test Set is considered a “slave” instrument. The N5242A/B must be used to control the Test Set.
Figure 19 Multiport Configuration Select U3022AE10 or U3022AH10 (Opt 129) from the Test Set drop-down menu and select Restart as a multiport PNA with this testset. Press OK. The PNA-X will restart the network application with the U3022AH10 Multiport Test Set interface features.
Controlling the System with N5242A/B External Test Set Control Feature To verify that the network application has the U3022AH10 interface features, select Channel > External Test Set > Other -OR- (Instrument > Setup > External Hardware > External Device... > Multiport > Other Test Set Setup...).
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The following menu will allow the physical Ports 1 through 12 to be identified as any port for your convenience. For example, Port 5 can be named Port 2. The External Test Set Control - U3022AH10 also allows control of the DUT control lines, refer to “DUT Control Lines”...
The front panel R LED indicates the port is the Receiver and the S LED indicates the port is the Source. The 'B' Model analyzer S-Parameter selections are done by using the front keypad. For example, to select S25: MEAS [MEAS] > Enter S-Parameter > [2][.][5] [Enter] Figure 25 12-Port Trace Measure U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Multiple S-Parameters can be made from the New Measurement menu. In the drop-down menu select Trace > New Trace -OR- (Instrument > Trace > New Trace). Figure 26 Selecting PNA-X New Trace Measure Figure 27 New Trace Selection U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
In the search menu type in “Multiport and Balanced.” Figure 28 Balanced Receiver Tab: The S-Parameter measurements can be ratioed with selectable Denominators for each port and receiver. Refer to the standard PNA-X documentation for more information. Figure 29 Receiver Ports U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Utilities System> Configure > Preferences -OR- (Utility > System > System Setup > Preferences > User Preset). If not, select Meas: Port 1 Noise Tuner Switch is set to external. Figure 30 RF Path Configuration U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
3. Connect the ECal or the mechanical cal kit to the ports you are calibrating following the Cal Wizard prompts and press Measure after each connection. 4. At the Calibration Completed prompt, select Save As User Calset and type the name desired. Press Save. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
• Control data is sent in the following order and this order cannot be changed: Refer to the PNA Help menu. 1. GPIB Commands - BEFORE 2. Handler I/O Control 3. Test Set I/O Control (addr.data) 4. Dwell After Command 5. Aux I/O Output Voltage U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Please review this application before connecting the test set to the PNA. Information regarding this application can be found in the PNA Help menu, Interface Control. The application is shown in Figure 34 below. Figure 34 Interface Control Application U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
The front panel Enter key can be used to insert a new line into the field. The quantity of test set I/O entries that can be entered is limited by the available memory of the analyzer. Address and Data example: addr.data (3) 16.1 32.2 U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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Word Pad. Applies the settings and closes the dialog box. Cancel: Does not apply changes that were made and closes the dialog box. Help: Provides additional information for using the interface control application. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Address and data are separated by a comma. Commands should be separated by a new line, or carriage return. For example: CONT:EXT:TEST:DATA <address>,<data> CONT:EXT:TEST:DATA 0,0 Example: CONT:EXT:TEST:DATA 0,0 Figure 38 SCPI Command Processor Refer to “Address and Data Values” on page U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
U3022AH10 Option 129 External Source Path The U3022AH10 with Option 129 allows an external ECal module, or noise source, to be switched into the Source path of Ports 1, 3, 5, 9, or 11. Only one port can be the active source. The front panel EXT NOISE SOURCE IN is...
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Noise Source Port 5 0.11 Noise Source Port 7 0.12 Noise Source Port 9 0.13 Noise Source Port 11 An 8 is added to the Data Value to activate the Option 129 switch, as indicated in Table U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Source Port 3 = address 0, data 1, and Receiver Port 7 = address 0, data 48. The data values are added together, for an entry of 0.49. For more information, refer to the PNA-X Help menu. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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U3022AH10 Address and Data Values Example 1 U3022AH10 Option 129 Block Diagram Figure 40 U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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U3022AH10 Address and Data Values Example 2 U3022AH10 Option 129 Block Diagram Figure 41 S-Parameter measurements are not possible in this example. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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U3022AH10 Address and Data Values Example 2b U3022AH10 STD Block Diagram Figure 42 S-Parameter measurements are not possible in this example. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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Selects Noise Source IN and OUT paths and Receiver for Port 9 (S99) Selects Noise Source IN and OUT paths and Receiver for Port 11 (S1111) Refer to "System Block Diagrams" starting on page 72 for in-depth RF path information. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
To select a Test Set DUT control line configuration, all 8 DUT control lines must be set. To do this you must add AD7 to AD0 binary number and convert this to a decimal equivalent. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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Input a signal that is outputted when each line is low from the external DC power supply. Able to output 0 V as low from the each line by connecting to pin 15. ground terminal U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
DUT and the U3022AH10 without an external DC power supply. Connect pin 12 to pin 13 for +5 V, and pin 14 to pin 15 to provide the ground path. Connect each DUT control line to the external device under test.
Using an External Power Supply Figure 45 below illustrates an example of the connection between the DUT and the U3022AH10 with an external DC power supply. Input the High and Low signals from the external power supply to the Positive Input and Negative Input respectively, and connect each line to the control terminal of the DUT.
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0 to +5 V Negative Input –5 to 0 V Maximum Current 100 mA (in total of each line) Impedance < 10 Ω Range of Variable Voltage +2 to +5 V Figure 46 Block Diagram of DUT Control U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
When using high power configurations an attenuator must be placed in the receiver path, and the couplers and isolators must be installed in the source path or damage to the PNA-X, or the U3022AH10 Test Set will occur. Refer to “Frequency Range and Maximum Power Levels” on page Getting Started A power meter is required for the following procedure.
Table Figure 47, and Figure 6. Turn On the PNA-X and U3022AH10 Test Set. 7. Select multiport mode. Refer to “Controlling the System with N5242A/B” page 8. Select trace S11 if you are using Port 1 or Odd Ports SRC Out. If you are using another port as the source port, set Sxx to the port desired.
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A IN Port 3 SOURCE OUT CPLR THRU Odd Ports RCVR IN RCVR OUT SRC IN SRC OUT Port 1 CPLR THRU SRC OUT Coupler Booster Amplifier Coupler Coupler Main Output 20 dB INPUT OUTPUT U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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CPLR THRU SRC OUT Coupler Booster Amplifier 20 dB Coupler Coupler Main Input Output Output Figure 50 Measuring the Booster Amplifier Gain Power Meter Coupler 20 dB Coupler Coupler Main Output Booster Amplifier OUTPUT INPUT U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Save this state to recall the power level for the Input power level to the DUT. The power level should not be above the level that was determined in step 13 page U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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RCVR REF IN). 7. Turn Off the booster amplifier and connect the external coupler ARM to the REF INPUT (RCVR R1 IN or RCVR R2 IN). Refer to Figure 51 Figure 52 page U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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RCVR A/B IN). 16. Connect the attenuator outputs to receiver A IN and B IN. If you are using Ports 13 or 14, connect the same value attenuators from RCVR OUT to RCVR C/D IN. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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Booster Amplifier OUTPUT INPUT Isolator Figure 52 20 Watt High Power Configuration REF Attenuator Coupler 20 dB RCVR A Attenuator Coupler Coupler Main Output RCVR A Attenuator Fix Attenuator Fix Attenuator Booster Amplifier OUTPUT INPUT U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
The isolators placement is important to ensure that the signal is attenuated into the U3022AH10 SRC OUT isolator connections for Port 1 and Port 2. The reverse attenuation or isolation factor of the isolator should be 20 dB or greater.
Refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page There are many other repair and calibration options available from the Keysight Technologies support organization. These options cover a range of service agreements with varying response times. Contact Keysight for additional information on available service agreements for this product.
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U3022AH10 Service Information Figure 53 Top View DUT Co ntrol Bd Test Set Control Bd Switch Interface Bd (bottom Bd) (top Bd) Option 129 Switch Couplers (x10) U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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U3022AH10 Service Information Figure 54 Bottom View Power Supply Line Module Fuses (x2) Option 129 Switch Couplers (x10) U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
U3022AH10 Theory of Operation Theory of Operation The following is a description of the operation of the U3022AH10. Reference the U3022AH10 block diagrams shown, beginning with Figure 55 on page 72. This section assumes the user has a general understanding of couplers, switches, and network analyzers.
SOURCE OUT CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT CPLR THRU CPLR THRU CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT CPLR THRU SRC OUT SRC IN SOURCE OUT CPLR ARM CPLR THRU B IN B IN CPLR ARM U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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CPLR ARM SRC IN SRC OUT SOURCE OUT CPLR THRU CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT CPLR THRU CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT SRC OUT SRC IN CPLR ARM B IN RCVR IN RCVR OUT REF ATTN U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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A IN CPLR ARM SRC IN SRC OUT SOURCE OUT CPLR THRU CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT CPLR THRU CPLR THRU SOURCE OUT SRC OUT SRC IN CPLR ARM B IN RCVR IN RCVR OUT U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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U3022AH10 Theory of Operation Figure 58 14-Port System, Option 129 Test Set U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Troubleshooting the Test Set Troubleshooting the Test Set If the U3022AH10 is not operating properly, use the following procedures to isolate and repair the type of failure encountered. It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform the following procedures.
Verify that the DC power indicator LEDs are ON. Refer to Figure 60, page Note: The LED indicators only indicate the presence of a DC voltage, not the DC voltage level. Use the indicated wire locations for voltage measurements. TP1 is your common. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
+21 Vdc voltage from the switch driver board. 1. The PNA and the Test Set need to be connected together with the Test Set I/O cable (N4011-21002). 2. Verify the Test Set I/O cable is installed correctly. See Figure 13 on page U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
• Set the PNA to Interface Control Mode with front panel keys: Trace/Chan > Channel > Hardware Setup > Interface Control -OR- (Instrument > Setup > Internal Hardware > Interface Control...). In the drop-down window, select the Enable Interface Control box. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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A/B IN to CPLR ARM Receiver Figure 63 The <addrs>.<data> values shown in the following test instructions are for the new Option 129 Test Set. Refer to Table 11 page 62 for values used for the standard model. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Source OUT to Port 12 P12 CPLR, S20 16.5 (16.117) 1. Use the Source IN port associated with this group of test ports. 2. Standard model source control codes. Figure 61 Source OUT to Ports 3-12 Path Response U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
16.64 P10 CPLR, S21 B IN to Port 12 P12 CPLR, S21 16.80 Use the Source IN port associated with this group of test ports. Figure 62 RCVR A/B IN to Ports 3-12 Path Response U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
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Path Components (Typical) Group <address>.<data> Odd Ports A IN to CPLR ARM Figure 63 Even Ports B IN to CPLR ARM 16.0 1. Use the Source IN port associated with this group of test ports. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Declaration of Conformity A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available upon request, or a copy is available on the Keysight Technologies web site at http://regulations.about.keysight.com/DoC/ Statement of Compliance This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition.
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4 °C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
LINE switch (disconnecting device). To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Keysight Technologies U3022AH10 from mains electrical supply before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.
2. While wearing a grounded wrist strap, grasp the outer shell of the cable connector. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the test port and remove the short from the cable. Figure 64 ESD Protection Setup U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Forty years is the expected useful life of the product. This symbol on all primary and secondary packaging indicates compliance to China standard GB 18455-2001. South Korean Certification (KC) mark; includes the marking's identifier code which follows the format: MSIP-REM-YYY-ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. U3022AH10 User's and Service Guide...
Safety and Regulatory Information U3022AH10 Battery: Do not throw batteries away but collect as small chemical waste, or in accordance with your country’s requirements. You may return the battery to Keysight Technologies for disposal. Refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page 90 for assistance.
Keysight for repair. If you wish to send your instrument to Keysight Technologies for service or repair: — To improve turn-around time, return your test set along with your network analyzer and cables to Keysight so that we may verify the operation of the complete system.
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