Summary of Contents for Anritsu VectorStar ME7838 4X Series
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ME7838D4, 70 kHz to 145 (150) GHz ME7838E4/E4X, 70 kHz to 110 GHz ME7838G4, 70 kHz to 220 (226) GHz Anritsu Company Part Number: 10410-00736 490 Jarvis Drive Revision: H Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Published: September 2021 Copyright 2021 Anritsu Company, USA. All Rights Reserved http://www.anritsu.com...
BB/mmWave Vector Network Analyzer System. Identification Number All Anritsu instruments are assigned an unique identification number (up to seven-digit), such as “090201” or “1010222”. This number appears on a decal affixed to the rear panel. For ME7838x4 systems use the number affixed to the rear panel of the MS464xA/B VNA.
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• 3659 0.8 mm Calibration/Verification Kit and 2300-580-R System Performance Verification Software User Guide – 10410-00327 Updates to Manuals For updates to any of the VectorStar Series VNA documentation, visit Anritsu’s Web site at: http://www.anritsu.com/en-us/products-solutions/products/ms4640b-series.aspx VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H...
1-5 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention General Information Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention All electronic devices, components, and instruments can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. It is important to take preventative measures to protect the instrument and its internal subassemblies from electrostatic discharge.
General Information 1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview ME7838A4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647A-Based Table 1-1. ME7838A4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647A-based Part Number Name Specifications Standard ME7838A4 Configuration MS4647A VectorStar MS4647A Vector 10 MHz to 70 GHz Network Analyzer (VNA) V (m) Test Ports MS4640A-002...
1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview General Information ME7838A4 Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640A-Based Table 1-2. ME7838A4 Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640A-based Part Number Name Specifications Waveguide Band ME7838A4/A4X Configuration MS4644A, VectorStar MS4640A Vector 10 MHz to 40 GHz, MS4645A or Network Analyzer (VNA) 10 MHz to 50 GHz or...
General Information 1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview ME7838A4/A4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based Table 1-3. ME7838A4/A4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based Part Number Name Specifications Standard ME7838A4/A4X Configuration MS4647B VectorStar MS4647B Vector 10 MHz to 70 GHz Network Analyzer (VNA) V (m) Test Ports MS4640B-002...
1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview General Information ME7838A4/A4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-Based Table 1-4. ME7838A4/A4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-based Part Number Name Specifications Waveguide Band ME7838A4 Configuration MS4644B, VectorStar MS4640B Vector 10 MHz to 40 GHz, MS4645B or Network Analyzer (VNA) 10 MHz to 50 GHz or...
General Information 1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview ME7838E4/E4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based Table 1-5. ME7838E4/E4X Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based Part Number Name Specifications Standard ME7838E4/E4X Configuration MS4647B VectorStar MS4647B Vector 10 MHz to 70 GHz Network Analyzer (VNA) V (m) Test Ports MS4640B-002...
1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview General Information ME7838E4/E4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-Based Table 1-6. ME7838E4/E4X Waveguide Band Configuration System Components – MS4640B-based Part Number Name Specifications Waveguide Band ME7838E4/E4X Configuration MS4644B, VectorStar MS4640B Vector 10 MHz to 40 GHz, MS4645B or Network Analyzer (VNA) 10 MHz to 50 GHz or...
General Information 1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview ME7838D4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based Table 1-7. ME7838D4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based Part Number Name Specifications Standard ME7838D4 Configuration MS4647B VectorStar MS4647B Vector 10 MHz to 70 GHz Network Analyzer (VNA) V (m) Test Ports MS4640B-002...
1-6 ME7838x4 VNA System Overview General Information ME7838G4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-Based Table 1-8. ME7838G4 Standard Broadband VNA System Components – MS4647B-based Part Number Name Specifications Standard ME7838G4 Configuration MS4647B VectorStar MS4647B Vector 10 MHz to 70 GHz Network Analyzer (VNA) V (m) Test Ports MS4640B-002...
USB 2.0 Type A Port • National Instruments GPIB Controller and Driver Power Range: 30 to 20 dBm Power Meter Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A A, T Other: GPIB Controllable Power Range: 30 to 20 dBm Power Meter Keysight 437B or E4418B Other: GPIB Controllable...
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Codes Adapter N male to V female Pasternack PE9720 Adapter N male to K female Anritsu 34NKF50 Frequency Range: 5 to 10 GHz Directional Coupler Coupling Factor: 13 dB ± 1 dB Krytar 102040013K Connector Type: K female Spectrum Analyzer...
Verification Standard Precision Waveguide Section Flann 26443-4123 (WR-10) Power Range: 30 to 20 dBm Power Meter Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A A, T Other: GPIB Controllable Power Range: 30 to 20 dBm Power Meter Keysight 437B or E4418B Other: GPIB Controllable...
• National Instruments GPIB Controller and Driver Power Range: 30 to 20 dBm Power Meter Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A A, T Other: GPIB Controllable Frequency Range: 70 kHz to 70 GHz Power Sensor Anritsu SC7770 Power Range: 30 to 20 dBm...
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General Information 1-7 Recommended Test Equipment Table 1-11. Recommended Test Equipment for ME7838D4 VNA System (2 of 2) Recommended Instrument Critical Specification Manufacturer and Model Codes Digital Multimeter DC Voltage: ± 20 V a.Use Codes: P = Performance Verification; A = Adjustment; T = Troubleshooting VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev.
• National Instruments GPIB Controller and Driver Power Range: 30 to 20 dBm Power Meter Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A A, T Other: GPIB Controllable Frequency Range: 70 kHz to 70 GHz Power Sensor Anritsu SC7770 Power Range: 30 to 20 dBm...
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Directional Coupler Coupling Factor: 13 dB ± 1 dB Krytar 102040013K Connector Type: K female Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Range: 5 to 10 GHz Anritsu MS2718B Frequency Range: 5 to 10 GHz RF Cable Anritsu 15KK50-1.0A Connector Type: K Digital Multimeter DC Voltage: ±...
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1-7 Recommended Test Equipment General Information 1-20 PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM...
2-1. Instruments There are no serviceable components or subassemblies inside the 3743A/AX/E/EX, 3744A/E, MA25300A, or MA25400A mmWave Modules. The modules must be returned to Anritsu Company for repair. Instruments shipped to European Union countries after 22nd July, 2017 are compliant with the Note requirements in the RoHS Directive, officially known as Directive 2011/65/EU.
2-3 3736B Test Set Replaceable Subassemblies and Parts Replaceable Parts Table 2-1. ME7838x4 System Level Replaceable Parts List (2 of 2) Part Number Description Reference IF Cable, SMA male to SSMC male, 3 ft (~91 cm) 3-ND75299 4 per instrument, 1 per replacement kit, RoHS Compliant a1 IF Cable, SMA male to SMA male, 2 ft (610 mm) 3-72243-21 Rear panel cable, RoHS Compliant...
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Replaceable Parts 2-3 3736B Test Set Replaceable Subassemblies and Parts Table 2-2. 3736B Broadband Test Set Replaceable Parts List (2 of 2) Replacement Part Number Description A1 Bias Control PCB Assembly; 3-80120-3; RoHS Compliant 3-ND80352<R> A100, A101 Doubler Module; 74094; Does not include 3-803-104 Bias/Control ribbon cable ND75883<R>...
2-4 3743A/AX/E/EX and 3744A/E mmWave Module Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts 3743A/AX/E/EX and 3744A/E mmWave Module Replaceable Parts Replaceable parts for 3743A/AX/E/EX and 3744A/E mmWave Modules are listed in Table 2-3: Table 2-3. 3734A/AX/E/EX and 3744A/E mmWave Module Replaceable Parts List Replacement Part Number Description...
Chapter 3 — Performance Verification Introduction This chapter provides procedures to be used to verify the performance of the ME7838x4/x4X VNA System in both Broadband system configuration and mmWave system configuration. • Section 3-2 “Calibration and Measurement Conditions” • Section 3-3 “ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X Performance Verification – Broadband System Configuration” •...
The use of non-Anritsu calibration/verification kit is not supported. Performance Verification Software Overview The Anritsu W1 Connector Broadband VNA System Performance Verification Software is provided on a USB memory device packaged with the Anritsu 3656B/C Calibration/Verification Kit. The System Performance Verification Software guides the user to do the following: •...
5. Install the W1 male to female adapter from the 3656B/C Calibration/Verification Kit on the Port 2 3743A/AX/E/EX mmWave Module. 6. Run the Anritsu W1 Connector Broadband VNA System Performance Verification Software on the PC. 7. Follow the directions displayed on the computer to perform calibration.
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3-4 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – Broadband System Configuration Performance 9. If the verification fails, check the connectors of the test ports on the 3743A/AX/E/EX mmWave modules, calibration components, and the verification standards for damage, cleanliness, and proper connection and torquing. Also check connections of the interconnect RF/IF coaxial cables and their phase stability. These are the most common causes for verification failures.
The performance of ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X mmWave system configuration is verified by looking at the calibrated system residual performance at the waveguide interfaces. Equipment Required • Anritsu 3655 Series Waveguide Calibration Kit • Extended E Band (WR-12): 3655E-1 • Extended W Band (WR-10): 3655W-1 •...
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3-5 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X Performance Verification - mmWave Configuration Performance Verification • The four waveguide screws should be torqued as follows: • First, all four screws should be tightened until they just stop (minimum torque) with the mating surfaces parallel as mentioned in the previous bullet point. •...
Performance Verification 3-6 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System Configuration The mmWave system verification procedure is described below. It verifies the corrected source match and corrected directivity of the ME7838x4 system at the waveguide test port of the mmWave module. The system must be calibrated and the error correction must be applied for these tests.
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3-6 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System Configuration Performance b. Load Type - Sliding Load (For Test Port 1 through Test Port 4). Figure 3-1. Full One Port Cal Setup Window 22. Click the OK button to close the window. 23.
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Performance Verification 3-6 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System 31. Remove the shim and the short from Port 1. 32. Install the waveguide load to Port 1. 33. Select Load to measure the calibration standard. 34. Remove the load from Port 1. 35.
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3-6 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System Configuration Performance 65. Adjust the vernier knob counter-clockwise to a new position. 66. Select Position 3 to measure. 67. Adjust the vernier knob counter-clockwise to a new position. 68. Select Position 4 to measure. 69.
Performance Verification 3-6 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System 102. Select Port 4 Reflective Devices. 103. Install the thinner shim and the short from the 3655X-1 Calibration Kit to the test port of Port 4 module. 104. Select Short 1 to measure the calibration standard. 105.
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3-6 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System Configuration Performance 134. Using the mouse to move Mkr 1 and Mkr 2 to adjacent peaks of the ripple with the greatest negative trough (or the adjacent troughs if the ripple has the greatest positive peak) in the frequency band of interest as shown in Figure 3-2, “Markers Positioning for Directivity Verification”.
3-6 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System Configuration Performance Port 1 Source Match Verification 151. Connect a flush short to the open end of the Flann precision waveguide straight section (Flann 26443-4122 for WR-12, Flann 27443-4123 for WR-10) and install them to Port 1. Select Response and then S11.
Performance Verification 3-6 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System 156. Sum the magnitude values of Mkr 1 and Mkr 3 at the peaks (or troughs) and divide the result by two. This is the average value of the tow peaks (or troughs). Refer to the example formula below: Average Value = (Mkr 1 ...
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3-6 ME7838A4/A4X/E4/E4X System Verification Procedure – mmWave System Configuration Performance The first three columns are conversion ta- Relative to Unity Reference Return bles for return loss, reflection coefficient, Reflection X dB Loss and SWR. Ref + X Ref - X Coefficient Below Pk to Pk Ripple...
5. Install the 0.8 mm male to female adapter from the 3659 Calibration/Verification Kit on the Port 2 MA25300A mmWave Module. 6. Run the Anritsu 0.8 mm Connector Broadband VNA System Performance Verification Software on the 7. Follow the directions displayed on the computer to perform calibration.
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3-7 ME7838D4 System Verification Procedure Performance Verification Since different calibration methods are required to cover the 145 GHz range (SOLT for low band and Note SSST for high band), the verification is done in two steps – Low band and High band with the break point set to 80 GHz.
70 kHz to 145 GHz by analyzing the measurement of artifacts that are traceable to International System of Units (SI) via national metrology institutes. The procedures are automated by using the Anritsu 0.8 mm Connector Broadband VNA System Performance Verification Software in conjunction with the Anritsu 3659 Calibration/Verification Kit.
3-8 ME7838G4 Performance Verification Performance Verification ME7838G4 WR05 Waveguide System Verification This procedure is used to verify the measurement capability of the VNA, calibration kit, and any required adapters as a system from 140 GHz to 220 GHz by analyzing the S-parameter measurements of a specified waveguide device.
6. Install the 0.8 mm male to female adapter from the 3659 Calibration/Verification Kit on the Port 2 MA25400A mmWave Module. 7. Run the Anritsu 0.8 mm Connector Broadband VNA System Performance Verification Software on the 8. Follow the directions displayed on the computer to perform calibration.
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3-9 ME7838G4 0.8 mm Coaxial System Verification Procedure Performance Verification 11. If the verification fails, check the connectors of the test ports on the MA25400A mmWave modules, calibration components, and the verification standards for damage, cleanliness, and proper connection and torquing. Also check connections of the interconnect RF/IF coaxial cables and their phase stability. These are the most common causes for verification failures.
The WR05 waveguide system verification procedure is described below. Equipment Required • OML V05CAL WR05 Waveguide Calibration Kit • Anritsu 35WR5G WR05 to MA25400A Adapters (Qty 2) • MI-WAVE 690G-2.0/387 2 inch WR05 Waveguide Straight Section Procedure 1. Dismount the MA25400A modules from the probe station, if required.
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3-10 ME7838G4 WR05 Waveguide System Verification Procedure Performance Verification Figure 3-5. Two Port Cal Setup (LRL/LRM, Waveguide) Window Setup Note that the values described in the procedure have not yet been entered in this image. 12. Click the OK button to close the dialog. 13.
Performance Verification 3-10 ME7838G4 WR05 Waveguide System Verification Procedure 25. Click Back on the lower section of the right side menu to return to the previous menu. 26. Select Done to complete the calibration. Waveguide Device S-parameters Measurements: 27. Select Tr1 | Display | Trace Format | Log Mag 28.
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3-10 ME7838G4 WR05 Waveguide System Verification Procedure Performance Verification 3-26 PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM...
Chapter 4 — Theory Of Operation Introduction This chapter provides a brief functional description of the ME7838x4/x4X Broadband/mmWave VNA system. It also briefly describes the operation of each major instrument or assembly. System Description ME7838x4 Broadband/mmWave Vector Network Analyzer System is a four port ratio measurement system used to measure complex vector signal characteristics of devices and systems up to 220 GHz, depending on the mmWave Modules being used.
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4-3 System Components Theory Of Operation Figure 4-1 shows the ME7838x4/x4X VNA Broadband system configuration and illustrates the interconnections among the VNA, Test Set, and mmWave Modules. For detailed connection diagrams, refer to the VectorStar ME7838x4/x4X Multiport Broadband VNA Installation Guide – 10410-00734. Interface Cable: - EXT ALC to VNA VectorStar MS4647B VNA with Option 081...
Theory Of Operation 4-4 Functional Description of System Components Functional Description of System Components This section contains brief descriptions of each system components. VectorStar MS464xA/B Vector Network Analyzer The VectorStar MS464xA/B VNA together with the MN469xC four port test set perform the following tasks: •...
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4-4 Functional Description of System Components Theory Of Operation For MS464xA with Option 080/081/082/083: • The typical power output level of both LO1 and LO2 Ports is +6 dBm from 5 to 10 GHz. • The minimum power output level of the RF Port is +2 dBm with signal frequency varying from 26 to 40 GHz when the instrument is set in Modular/BB mode and sweeping from 54 GHz to 110 GHz.
4-4 Functional Description of System Components MN469xC Multiport Test Set The Anritsu MN469xC Multiport Test Set provides multiple test port capabilities for the Anritsu VectorStar ME7838x4. The MN469xC Test Set contains a switch matrix and switch matrix controller that facilitates multiple test port connections to the device under test.
4-4 Functional Description of System Components Theory Of Operation 3736B Broadband Test Set The 3736B Broadband Test Set (Figure 4-4) performs the following tasks: • Decoding the control logic sent from the MS464xA/B VNA • Switching the RF signal between Port 3 and Port 4 •...
Port 1 through Port 4 LO Out ports have minimum power output at 5 to 10 GHz of +6 dBm in Modular/BB mode (used when Anritsu 3743/3744 and MA25400A Series modules are installed) and at 8 to 22 GHz of +17 dBm in mmW mode (used when OML/VDI mmWave modules are installed).
4-4 Functional Description of System Components Theory Of Operation Port 1 through Port 4 RF Out ports have minimum power output at 26 to 40 GHz of +5 dBm in Modular/BB mode and at 8 to 22 GHz of +16 dBm in mmW mode. 3743A/AX Broadband mmWave Module The 3743A/AX mmWave Module performs the following tasks: •...
Theory Of Operation 4-4 Functional Description of System Components MA25300A mmWave Module The MA25300A mmWave Module performs the following tasks: • Passing stimulus signals below 54 GHz from the MS4647B VNA to the 0.8mm Connector Test Port • Passing 70 kHz to 30 GHz test signals from the 0.8mm Connector Test Port to the MS4647B VNA •...
4-5 ME7838A4/A4X System Operation - Broadband Configuration Theory Of Operation ME7838A4/A4X System Operation - Broadband Configuration This section describes the system operation of the ME7838A4/A4X Broadband VNA System. Stimulus Signal Generation For operation in the frequencies below 54 GHz range, the MS4647A or MS4647B VNA outputs a stimulus signal from its test port and feeds, possibly via the MN469xC four port test set, the 3743A/AX mmWave Module via coaxial cable.
Theory Of Operation 4-7 ME7838E4 System Operation – Broadband Configuration In the 3736B test set, the RF signal is amplified and then routed to the Port 3 RF Output or Port 4 RF Output via a transfer switch and fed to the Port 3 and Port 4 3744A mmWave Modules. In the 3744A mmWave Module, the frequency of the RF signal is either doubled or tripled and then output to the DUT.
4-8 ME7838E4 System Operation – Waveguide Band Configuration Theory Of Operation Both the Reference and Test IF signals are then fed to the 3739B or 3739C Test Set. The IF signals pass through the 3739B or 3739C Test Set and are fed to the IF Inputs of the MS4647B VNA for further signal processing.
Theory Of Operation 4-9 ME7838D4 System Operation ME7838D4 System Operation This section describes the system operation of the ME7838D4 Broadband VNA System. Stimulus Signal Generation For operation in the frequencies below 54 GHz range, the MS4647B VNA outputs a stimulus signal from its test port and feeds directly to the MA25300A mmWave Module via coaxial cable.
4-10 ME7838G4 System Operation Theory Of Operation In the MA25400A mmWave Module, the frequency of the RF signal is doubled, tripled, or doubled and then tripled, or double, doubled and then tripled, and then output to the DUT. • For operation between 54 GHz and 80 GHz, the frequency of the RF signal is doubled in the module. •...
Chapter 5 — Adjustment Introduction This chapter contains adjustment procedures that are used to restore the calibration of the ME7838x4 and ME7838x4X VNA systems related to the RF leveling at the Coax or Waveguide Test Port and the stability of sampling system of the Broadband mmWave modules.
Equipment Required • Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A Power Meter • Anritsu MA2474D Power Sensor • Anritsu 33KK50B/C or K220B K(m) to K(m) Adapter • Pasternack PE9644 K (m) to K (f) Right Angle Adapter • Krytar 102040013K Directional Coupler Procedure 1.
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Adjustment 5-2 LO Level Calibration (ME7838A4/D4/E4) 6. Install the K(m) to K(m) Adapter to the RF In port of the Directional Coupler. Refer to Figure 5-1. Power Meter MS464XX Port 1 Port 2 Directional Coupler Power Sensor K(m) to K(f) Right Angle Adapter 3739C...
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5-2 LO Level Calibration (ME7838A4/D4/E4) Adjustment 11. On the MS464xA/B VNA, select System and then Diagnostics. 12. The Diagnostics Access dialog box appears providing an entry field to enter the diagnostics access password as shown below in Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2. DIAGNOSTICS ACCESS Dialog Box 13.
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Adjustment 5-2 LO Level Calibration (ME7838A4/D4/E4) 15. Select Hardware Cal to access the Hardware Cal Menu as shown in Figure 5-4. Figure 5-4. HARDWARE CAL Menu VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H...
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5-2 LO Level Calibration (ME7838A4/D4/E4) Adjustment 16. Select Src LO Level Cal and the LO Level Cal Menu appears as shown in Figure 5-5. Figure 5-5. LO LEVEL CAL Menu 17. Select BB/mmWave [3739] LO Level Cal or BB to 220 GHz [3739] LO Level Cal as appropriate and the Modular LO Level Cal dialog box as shown in Figure 5-6 appears.
Equipment Required • Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A Power Meter • Anritsu MA2474D Power Sensor • Anritsu 33KK50B/C or K220B K(m) to K(m) Adapter • Pasternack PE9644 K (m) to K (f) Right Angle Adapter • Krytar 102040013K Directional Coupler Procedure 1.
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5-3 LO Level Calibration (ME7838A4X/E4X/G4) Adjustment Power Meter MS464XX Port 1 Port 2 MN4697C Test Set 3736B Test Set Directional Coupler Power Sensor K(m) to K(f) Right Angle Adapter 3739C Test Set Test IF Test IF Ref IF Ref IF Power &...
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Adjustment 5-3 LO Level Calibration (ME7838A4X/E4X/G4) 9. Connect the power sensor to the Coupling Port of the Directional Coupler. 10. On the MS464xB VNA, select System and then Diagnostics. 11. The Diagnostics Access dialog box appears, providing an entry field to enter the diagnostics access password as shown below in Figure 5-8.
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5-3 LO Level Calibration (ME7838A4X/E4X/G4) Adjustment 14. Select Hardware Cal to access the Hardware Cal Menu as shown in Figure 5-10. Figure 5-10. HARDWARE CAL Menu 15. Select Src LO Level Cal and the LO Level Cal Menu appears as shown in Figure 5-11.
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Adjustment 5-3 LO Level Calibration (ME7838A4X/E4X/G4) 16. Select BB/mmWave [3739] LO Level Cal and the Modular LO Level Cal dialog box as shown in Figure 5-12 appears. Figure 5-12. Modular LO LEVEL CAL Dialog Box 17. Click the Start Cal button to start the calibration. 18.
• Anritsu SC7770 Power Sensor • Anritsu 33WFVF50 W1 female to V female Adapter • Anritsu 33W.8F50 W1 male to 0.8 mm female Adapter (Included with 3659 Calibration Kit) • Keysight 437B, E4418B, or N1913A with Option 200 Power Meter •...
Step 5. Install a GPIB interface cable between the Anritsu ML243XA power meter GPIB port and the Dedicated GPIB port of the MS464xx VNA. 6. Install a GPIB interface cable between the GPIB port of the Keysight 437B, E4418B, or N1913A power meter and the Dedicated GPIB port of the MS464xx VNA.
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15. Turn on power meters, if not done previously, and allow them to warm up at least 30 minutes. 16. Connect the Anritsu SC7770 power sensor to the Calibrator port of the ML243XA power meter and calibrate the power sensor.
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Adjustment 5-4 ALC Level Calibration 21. The Diagnostics Access dialog box appears providing an entry field to enter the diagnostics access password as shown below in Figure 5-13. The password is CajaNueva. Figure 5-13. DIAGNOSTICS ACCESS Dialog Box 22. Select Hardware Cal to access the Hardware Cal menu as shown in Figure 5-14.
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5-4 ALC Level Calibration Adjustment 23. Select ALC Cal; the ALC Level Cal menu appears as shown in Figure 5-15. Figure 5-15. ALC LEVEL CAL Menu 5-16 PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM...
4. Confirm that Freq Range displays Bnd1:54G-70GHz. If not, select Freq Range and select Band 1. 5. Connect the Anritsu SC7770 power sensor to the Test Port of the mmWave Module at Port 1. 6. Select Port 1 ALC Cal.
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35. When calibration is complete, remove the Keysight W8486A power sensor from the Test Port of the Millimeter Module at Port 2. 36. Install the Anritsu SC7770 power sensor to the Test Port of the mmWave Module at Port 1. 37. Change the Freq Range to Bnd1:54G-70GHz.
Figure 5-18 on page 5-20 will appear. 2. Connect the Anritsu SC7770 power sensor to the Test Port of the mmWave Module at Port 1. 3. Ensure that Freq Range displays Bnd1:54G-70GHz. If not, select Freq Range and select Band 1.
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14. Click the Start Cal button to start the calibration. 15. When the calibration is complete, disconnect the Keysight W8486A power sensor. 16. Connect the Anritsu SC7770 power sensor to the Test Port of the 3743A/3744A Module at Port 1. 17. Change Freq Range to Bnd1:54G-70GHz.
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Figure 5-19. ALC [3739-RF] Menu Port 2 RF Leveling Calibration 21. Connect the Anritsu SC7770 power sensor to the W1 Test Port of the mmWave Module at Port 2. 22. Select Port 2 ALC Cal. 23. Click the Start Cal button to start the calibration.
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5-4 ALC Level Calibration Adjustment 34. Connect the Anritsu SC7770 power sensor to the Test Port of the mmWave Module at Port 2. 35. Select Port 2 ALC Cal. 36. Click the Start Cal button to start the calibration. 37. The ALC Calibration is now complete.
Chapter 6 — Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter provides information about troubleshooting tests that can be used to check the ME7838x4 or ME7838x4X VNA system for proper operation. These tests are intended to be used as a troubleshooting tool for identifying the faulty ME7838x4 system component, whether it be within the MS469xB VNA, the MN469xC Multiport Test set, the 3736B Test Set, or the 3739C Broadband Test Set.
6-3 Troubleshooting Overview Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overview The ME7838x4 VNA System consists of the following major components: • MS464xA/B Series VectorStar VNA • MN469xC Test Set • 3736B Test Set • 3739C Test Set • mmWave Modules (4 each) A good understanding of the ME7838x4 VNA System operation is an important aid to troubleshoot system failures.
Troubleshooting 6-4 General Troubleshooting of the ME7838x4 System General Troubleshooting of the ME7838x4 System This section provides general troubleshooting procedures of the ME7838x4 VNA System to isolate the problem to a particular component of the system, i.e., the VNA or a module or one of the test sets. It assumes that setup and installation errors have been eliminated.
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6-4 General Troubleshooting of the ME7838x4 System Troubleshooting 5. If the fault occurs at any frequency starting at 30 GHz or above, do the following: a. Perform the “Troubleshooting Test – VNA RF Source and LO Power Level Checks” on page 6-5.
This test assumes that the ME7838x4 system is assembled per the ME7838x4 Multiport Note Broadband VNA Installation Guide – 10410-00734. Equipment Required • Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A Power Meter • Anritsu MA2474D Power Sensor • Anritsu MS2718B Spectrum Analyzer • Anritsu 34NKF50 Adapter •...
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6-5 Troubleshooting Test – VNA RF Source and LO Power Level Checks Troubleshooting Table 6-1. Expected VNA RF Output Level VNA Set Freq RF Port Output Freq Expected Power Level 2 dBm 27 GHz 54 GHz 2 dBm 34 GHz 68 GHz 2 dBm 40 GHz...
Troubleshooting 6-5 Troubleshooting Test – VNA RF Source and LO Power Level Checks LO1 Port Output Level Check 9. On the VNA, set CW Frequency to 54 GHz. 10. Connect the 34NKF50 Adapter to the Spectrum Analyzer RF In port. 11.
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Troubleshooting 6-6 Troubleshooting Test - Non-Ratio Power Level Check Shorts on MS464xB VNA Port 1 and Port 2, and on MN469xC Port 3 and Port 4 Figure 6-1. Typical VNA Eight-Trace Display of Non-Ratioed Parameters Note that levels may be ~8 dB lower for G systems since the default power is lower. VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev.
6-7 3736B Test Set Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3736B Test Set Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting procedures of the 3736B Test Set. Before beginning, ensure the rear panel switches on the 3736B rear panel are set appropriately: VNA Source Switch: Set to SINGLE if the VNA is a Single Source MS464xA/B. Note Set to DUAL if the VNA is a MS464xB with Option 031 Dual Source installed.
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Troubleshooting 6-7 3736B Test Set Troubleshooting Voltage Test Points – E17, E18, E19, and E20; Common Test Point – TP1 Figure 6-2. Locations of Power Supply Voltage Test Points on 3736B A1 Board VectorStar ME7838x4 MM PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H 6-11...
6-7 3736B Test Set Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3736B A1 Bias Control PCB DC Bias Check This procedure verifies that the expected DC Bias voltages of RF components and fan assembly are present on the A1 Bias Control PCB located on the 3736B Test Set chassis. Equipment Required •...
The Test Set Port Power Level Check verifies that sufficient levels of RF power and LO power are supplied to the mmWave Modules. Equipment Required • Anritsu ML2437A or ML2438A Power Meter • Anritsu MA2474D Power Sensor • Anritsu MS2718B Spectrum Analyzer •...
6-8 3739C Test Set Troubleshooting Troubleshooting a. If the output is low, replace the RF Amplifier. b. If the output is not low, replace the SPDT switch. c. If replacing the SPDT switch does not fix the fault, replace the Switch Control PCB assembly mounted on top of the SPDT switch.
ME7838 Series Modular BB/mmWave Maintenance Manual – 10410-00306 Required Tools • Anritsu 01-201 8mm (5/16”) Torque Wrench or equivalent rated at 0.9 N· m (8 lbf·in) for SMA, K, and V connectors • Anritsu 01-204 8 mm (5/16”) End Wrench or equivalent •...
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7-3 Disassembly Procedure – Power, Disconnect, and Covers Removal and Replacement Procedures for 8. Make sure all VNA front and rear panel cables have been disconnected. Remove VNA and the MN469xC from the top of the Test Set. Caution The weight of a fully equipped MS464xA/B VNA is greater than 28 kg (57.3 pounds). Use two (2) or more people to lift and move the VNA.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-3 Disassembly Procedure – Power, Disconnect, and 11. Remove the top cover and stiffener plate described in Figure 7-2. To provide protection for the rear panel connectors, when the top cover is removed, the rear feet Caution should be reattached onto the chassis after removing the top cover.
7-4 Reassembly Procedure – Covers, Reconnect, and Power Removal and Replacement Procedures for Reassembly Procedure – Covers, Reconnect, and Power 1. If the rear feet were reattached to protect the rear connectors, remove them once again. See Figure 7-2 on page 7-3.
Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-5 Replaceable Parts – Chassis Locations Replaceable Parts – Chassis Locations The general location of all chassis internal components is shown in Figure 7-3 below. A1 PCB Power Supply A103 P1 P2 P3 A104 A100 A101 A105...
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7-5 Replaceable Parts – Chassis Locations Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B A1 Bias Control PCB Assembly - ND80352<R>/3-ND80352<R> Power Supply Module - 3-40-183 Power Supply Harness - ND73168/3-ND73168 (Not shown) A100 Doubler Module, Port 1 - ND75883<R>/3-ND75883<R> A101 Doubler Module, Port 2 - ND75883<R>/3-ND75883<R> A103 RF Amplifier Module, 8 GHz to 40 GHz - ND75884<R>/3-ND75884<R>...
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Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-6 Power Supply – 3-40-183 Power Supply – 3-40-183 Use this procedure to replace the Power Supply Module and/or the Power Supply Cable Harness. The Power Supply location is shown above in Figure 7-3, “3736B Test Set – Parts Locations” on page 7-5.
7-6 Power Supply – 3-40-183 Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B A representative Power Supply module is shown in Figure 7-5. The installed version may differ slightly in appearance and color. The mounting and connector locations will be the same. Figure 7-5.
Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-7 A1 Bias Control PCB Assembly A1 Bias Control PCB Assembly Use this procedure to replace A1 Bias Control PCB Assembly. The A1 PCB location is shown in Figure 7-3, “3736B Test Set – Parts Locations” on page 7-5.
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7-7 A1 Bias Control PCB Assembly Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B Table 7-1. 3736B A1 Bias Control PCB Assembly – Connector and Cable Connections A1 PCB Connector Cable To Location To Front Panel – Port 1 Power/Signal Connector To Front Panel – Port 2 Power/Signal Connector To Rear Panel –...
Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-8 Module Replacement Module Replacement This section provides a general summary of the obtaining access to modules, removal from the chassis, installing the replacement module, and reassembling the adjacent modules. The general module location is shown above in Figure 7-3, “3736B Test Set –...
7-8 Module Replacement Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B A100 and A101 – ND75883<R>/3-ND75883<R> Doubler Modules Replacement Part: Doubler Module – ND75883<R>/3-ND75883<R> 1. Power down the VNA and Test Sets, disconnect the cables between the VNA, Test Sets, and Modules. Refer to Section 7-3 “Disassembly Procedure –...
Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-8 Module Replacement A103 – ND75884<R>/3-ND75884<R> RF Amplifier Module Replacement Part: RF Amplifier Module – ND75884<R>/3-ND75884<R> The A103 module connects between the A107 Power Divider Connector and the A104 SPDT Switch. The replacement module comes with a soldered-on cable harness that connects to A1 PCB Connector P1. 1.
7-8 Module Replacement Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B A105 – ND75885<R>/3-ND75885<R> and A106 – ND75886<R>/3-ND75886<R> Amplifier Modules Replacement Parts: • RF Amplifier Module – ND75885<R>/3-ND75885<R> • RF Amplifier Module – ND75886<R>/3-ND75886<R> On Port 1, A105 Module connects between the A104 SPDT Switch and the Front Panel Port 1 RF Output Connector.
Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-8 Module Replacement A104 SPDT Switch Module – 70242<R>/3-70242<R> and Bracket Assembly The A104 Switch Module Assembly connects between the A103 RF Amplifier output, and A105 and A106 amplifier inputs. For replacement detail, see Figure 7-10 Figure 7-11.
7-8 Module Replacement Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 1 – Disconnect the module ribbon cable from the A104 8 – Install the four (4) A104 bracket-to-chassis mounting module PCB connector P1. screws finger tight; do not yet tighten them. 2 –...
Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-8 Module Replacement A107, A108, A109 Power Divider Modules The A107 module connects between the Front Panel and the A103 Amplifier Module. The A108 module connects between the Front Panel and the A100 Doubler Module. The A109 module connects between the Front Panel and the A101 Doubler Module.
7-8 Module Replacement Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B a1, a2, b1, b2 – Coaxial Switch – ND81416/3-ND81416 Replacement Part: a1, a2, b1, b2 – Coaxial Switch – DC-3000 MHz, SPDT, SMA – ND81416 – 3-1021-35 1. Power down the VNA and Test Sets, disconnect the cables between the VNA, Test Sets, and Modules. Refer to Section 7-3 “Disassembly Procedure –...
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Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-8 Module Replacement Table 7-2. Coaxial Switch Module Cable Connections From Coax Switch/Port Cable Label a1 J1 Rear Panel a2 IN a2 IN/a1J1 a1 J2 Rear Panel a1 OUT a1 OUT/a1J2 a1 J3 Rear Panel a1 IN a1 IN/a1J3 a2 J1 A1 PCB J8...
7-9 Rear Panel Fan Assembly – 3-ND73164 Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B Rear Panel Fan Assembly – 3-ND73164 Required Tools • Phillips head screwdriver for Phillips head M4 machine screws. • Open end wrench for M4 Kep Nuts 1. Power down the VNA and Test Sets, disconnect the cables between the VNA, Test Sets, and Modules. Refer to Section 7-3 “Disassembly Procedure –...
Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-10 Front Panel Assembly 7-10 Front Panel Assembly Replacement Part: 3736B Front Panel Assembly – 3-ND80389 Within the assembly, there are no replaceable parts. The procedure involves: • Preliminary Disassembly • Disconnecting RF and signal cables •...
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7-10 Front Panel Assembly Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B Note: Except for the Ground Plug and the Power Switch, the following cables are included with the replacement Front Panel. 1. LED Power – Disconnect at A1 PCB Connector P7. 2.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B 7-10 Front Panel Assembly A109 A108 A107 A106 A105 A101 A100 9. Remove Panel to Chassis nuts - 3 Places. Front panel should be free to move. 10.Disconnect semirigid cable from J2 of A101. 11.
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7-10 Front Panel Assembly Removal and Replacement Procedures for 3736B Test Test Port 4 Port 3 17. Remove Port 3 and Port 4 Test and Ref connector nuts and washers – 4 Places. 18.Make sure power switch is free from the front panel. 19.Remove the front panel with semirigid cables, connectors and power divider modules still attached.
Appendix A — Test Records Introduction This appendix provides test records that can be used to record the performance of the ME7838x4 mmWave configuration VNA system. Make a copy of the following Test Record pages and document the measured values each time performance verification is performed.
A-2 ME7838x4 Banded mmWave Configuration VNA System Test Record Test Records ME7838x4 Banded mmWave Configuration VNA System Test Record Instrument Information ME7838_4 Operator: Date: VectorStar VNA Model: VectorStar VNA Serial Number: VectorStar VNA Options: MS4644A [ ] MS4644B [ ] MS4645A [ ] MS4645B [ ] MS4647A [ ]...
Test Records A-3 ME7838G4 WR05 S-Parameter Measurements Test Record ME7838G4 WR05 S-Parameter Measurements Test Record Instrument Information ME7838G4 Operator: Date: VectorStar VNA Serial Number: VectorStar VNA Options: VectorStar VNA Model: MS4647B 51 [ ] 61 [ ] 62 [ ] 70 [ ] 80 [ ] 81 [ ]...
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A-3 ME7838G4 WR05 S-Parameter Measurements Test Record Test Records PN: 10410-00736 Rev. H VectorStar ME7838x4 MM...
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