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Service Manual RSA3303A & RSA3308A 3 GHz & 8 GHz Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers 071-1412-02 This document applies to firmware version 3.20 and above. Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
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Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located.
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......6- -82 Table 6- -8: Symptoms and faulty modules ..... 6- -83 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Table of Contents viii RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product: WARNING Protective Ground CAUTION High Voltage (Earth) Terminal Refer to Manual RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Service Safety Summary RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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These instructions include cleaning, module removal and installation, and fault isolation to the module. H Options contains a statement referring you to the RSA3303A and RSA3308A User Manual. H Electrical Parts List contains a statement referring you to Mechanical Parts List, where both electrical and mechanical modules are listed.
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(the serial number is labeled on the bottom-right corner of the rear panel): H S/N B020000 and above H S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above In this manual, trigger-related descriptions and specifications are marked with the appropriate serial number if necessary. RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Finding Other Information Other documentation for the RSA3303A and RSA3308A analyzers includes: H The RSA3303A and RSA3308A User Manual contains a tutorial to quickly describe how to operate the analyzer. It also includes an in-depth discussion on how to more completely use the analyzer features.
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Preface RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Introduction This manual contains information needed to properly service the RSA3303A and RSA3308A Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers as well as general information critical to safe and effective servicing. To prevent personal injury or damage to the analyzer, consider the following before attempting service: H The procedures in this manual should be performed only by a qualified service person.
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Specifications This section contains the RSA3303A and RSA3308A Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers specifications. All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled Typical. Typical specifications are provided for your convenience. NOTE. In these tables, those warranted characteristics that are checked in the Performance Verification appear with the n symbol in the Characteristics column.
Number of views 1, 2, 3, or 4 Number of display traces Size 213 mm (8.4 in) Resolution 800 × 600 pixels Color Maximum 256 colors Display detector Positive peak, Negative peak, and Positive-Negative peak 1- 13 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Storage medium Hard disk ≥20 GB 2.5 inch IDE Floppy disk 1.44 MB 3.5 inch Interface Printer port GPIB IEEE 488.1 10/100 BASE-T (IEEE 802.3) Mouse Keyboard Monitor out VGA (D-SUB 15 pins) 1- 14 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
(20 G), half-sine, 11 ms duration Three shocks in each direction along each major axis, total of 18 shocks Cooling clearance Bottom 20 mm (0.79 in) Both sides 50 mm (1.97 in) Rear 50 mm (1.97 in) 1- 16 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
IEC61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object. 1- 17 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only. Safety Certification Compliance Equipment Type Test and measuring Safety Class Class 1 (as defined in IEC61010-1, Annex H) - - grounded product Operating Temperature Range +5 to +40 _C 1- 18 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Operating Information The operating information for this instrument is available in the RSA3303A and RSA3308A User Manual (Tektronix part number 071-1409-xx) that shipped with your product. 2- 1 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Theory of Operation This section describes the electrical operation of the RSA3303A and RSA3308A using the major circuit blocks or modules as shown in Figure 9- -1. RF Input Circuit The RF input circuit block consists of a relay for signal switching (Input Relay), Step Attenuator 1 and 2, Programmable Band-pass Filter (RSA3308A only), and a control circuit for these components.
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LO signal and A/D clock signal generated in the Oscillator block are highly stabilized signals locked with a 10 MHz reference signal, and are output to the 3 Converter and A10 A/D board, respectively. 3- 2 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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In addition, re-sampling is performed to achieve the higher frequency resolution. I/Q signals output from the Digital Filters are sent to the Trigger Detector and Acquisition Memory. 3- 3 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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In the A20 DDC board, the IF Level Trigger signal is generated based upon the data output from the A/D converter. The trigger signal is sent to the A40 Memory board that stops data acquisition at the timing corresponding with trigger position. 3- 4 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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The Power Supply 1 output voltages are +5 V / +15 V / - -15 V / +24 V; the Power Supply 2 output voltages are +5 V / +12 V / - -12 V / +3.3 V. 3- 5 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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The GPIB controller is also installed on the Front Connection board, and its output bus is connected to the GPIB connector located on the real panel through the A50 Mother board and the A70 DC Power board. 3- 6 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Diagnostics just referenced. Advantages: These procedures add direct checking of warranted specifica- tions. They require more time to perform and suitable test equipment is required. (Refer to Equipment Required on page 4- -10.) 4- 1 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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“Press MODE: DEMOD > Digital Demod > Constellation”. Set the WCA280A analyzer controls: Press MODE: DEMOD > Digital Demod > Constellation. STOP. The symbol at the left is accompanied by information you must read to do the procedure properly. 4- 2 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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The Functional Tests utilize the internal calibration signal as a test-signal source for further verifying that the analyzer functions properly. The Diagnostics uses internal routines to verify that the instrument functions properly and passes the internal circuit tests. The following section provides the details. 4- 3 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Press INPUT > Signal Input Port... > Cal. The spectrum of the calibration signal appears. d. Check that “INPUT: CAL” and “FREE RUN” are displayed in the status indicator at the upper right of the screen (see Figure 4- -1). 4- 4 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Press the SPAN key on the front panel. b. Confirm that the span is 15 MHz and the RBW is 80 kHz in the setup display on the upper part of the screen (see Figure 4- -2). 4- 5 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Figure 4- -3. e. Using the numeric keypad, set the reference level back to 0 dBm. (Press 0 > ENTER, in that order, on the keypad.) 4- 6 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Press the RUN/STOP key on the front panel to stop data acquisition. Confirm that the trace display freezes and PAUSE is displayed in the status indicator at the top right of the screen. 4- 7 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
You may press the All side key to run all the tests. 5. Check the result shown in the lower left view with “Pass” or “Fail”. The process is graphically displayed on the upper views. Figure 4- 5: Diagnostic screen 4- 8 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Performance Tests This section contains a collection of procedures for checking that the RSA3303A and RSA3308A Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers perform as warranted. STOP. These procedures extend the confidence level provided by the basic procedures described on page 4- -3. Perform the basic procedures first and then perform the following procedures if desired.
Output level: - - 30 dBm to +10 dBm; option 1E1 Accuracy: <±1 dB (option UNX recommended) For RSA3303A, you can use the signal generator with the frequency range of 10 kHz to 3 GHz, for example Agilent 8648C. 4- 10 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Storing flatness and spurious floppy disk (for each procedures described on pages 5- - 6 DOS-compatible floppy disk correction data for the signal signal generator used) and 5- - 13 generators (Item 1, 2, and 3) 4- 11 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
CAL > Service... > Password (270833) > PV (see Figure 4- -6). RSA3308A only Figure 4- 6: Auto test initial screen The PV menu has the following controls: PV Select. Selects the test items as shown in Table 4- -4. 4- 12 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
All Band. Performs the tests in all bands: Baseband, RF1, RF2, and RF3. RF2 and RF3 are for RSA3308A only. Measurement bandwidth: 1 MHz to 3 GHz (RSA3303A) / 8 GHz (RSA3308A) BB. Performs the tests in the baseband. Measurement bandwidth: 1 MHz to 20 MHz RF1.
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Uses two signal generators: Item 1, which covers the baseband and RF1 band, and Item 2, which covers the RF2 and RF3 bands. RF2 and RF3 are for RSA3308A only. Procedure 1 Performs the auto tests using one signal generator (Item 3), which covers all measurement bands: Baseband, RF1, RF2, and RF3 (RF2 and RF3 are for RSA3308A only).
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5. Check the test results: Check the Pass/Fail results displayed on the lower left of the screen (see Figure 4- -7). If any tests fail, go to When the Auto Tests Fail on page 4- -19. 4- 15 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Performs the auto tests using two signal generators: Item 1, which covers the baseband and RF1 band, and Item 2, which covers the RF2 and RF3 bands (RF2 and RF3 are for RSA3308A only). Equipment Two signal generators (Items 1 and 2) Required One 50 Ω...
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H Press the SG Type side key to select the manufacturer of the generator (Item 1) for the GPIB command system: HP or Anritsu. H Press the SG Address side key and set the generator address. H Press the Cancel- -Back (top) side key. 4- 17 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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If the instrument fails any tests, go to When the Auto Tests Fail on page 4- -19. STOP. Steps 6 through 8 are the tests in the RF2 and RF3 bands for RSA3308A only. For RSA3303A, skip to step 9.
Press the SG side key to select the manufacturer of the generator for the GPIB command system: HP or Anritsu. b. Press the GPIB Address side key and set the generator address. 4- 19 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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6. Perform the test: Press the Measurement side key to run the test. Check that the test passes on the right bottom of the screen. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all the frequencies listed in the log file. 4- 20 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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H 10 MHz reference output H Absolute amplitude accuracy H Input attenuator setting uncertainty H Spectrum purity order intermodulation distortion H Frequency readout accuracy H Spurious response H Displayed average noise level H Residual response 4- 21 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
....2. Check the frequency: Check that the frequency counter reads 10 MHz 1.2 Hz. 3. Disconnect the hookup: Disconnect the cable at REF OUT. 4- 22 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
See Figure 4- -10 on page 4- -24. e. Turn on POWER REF and execute the calibration. Disconnect the RF input of the power sensor from the reference output of the power meter. 4- 23 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
....10 MHz d. Adjust the output level of the signal generator so that the power meter reads - -10 dBm 0.05 dBm. e. Disconnect the cable from the power sensor input. 4- 24 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Performance Tests 3. Prepare for the test: a. Hook up the instruments: Connect the signal generator output through a 50 Ω N-N coaxial cable to the RSA3303A/RSA3308A INPUT. See Figure 4- -12. RSA3303A/RSA3308A Signal generator Output 50 Ω N-N coaxial cable Figure 4- 12: Hookup for checking the absolute amplitude accuracy b.
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7. Modify the test hookup and preset the instrument controls: a. Hook up the instruments: Connect the signal generator output through a 50 Ω N-N coaxial cable to the RSA3303A/RSA3308A INPUT. See Figure 4- -12 on page 4- -25. b. Calibrate the analyzer gain: Press CAL > Calibrate Gain.
50 Ω N-N coaxial cable Figure 4- 13: Initial test hookup c. Initialize the analyzer: H Press the SYSTEM key on the front panel. H Press the Reset All to Factory Defaults side key. 4- 27 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Repeat substeps 3a through d for attenuation from 2 to 30 dB in 2 dB steps. 4. Modify the generator controls: Amplitude ....- -5 dBm 4- 28 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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) is within 0.5 dB. e. Repeat substeps 7a through d for attenuation from 32 to 50 dB in 2 dB steps. 8. Disconnect the test equipment: Disconnect the cable at the analyzer input. 4- 29 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
H Press the TRACE/AVG key. H Press the side key Trace 1 Type... > Average. H Press the Number Of Averages side key and set the value to 50 using the general purpose knob. 4- 30 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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H Press the RBW/FFT key on the front panel. H Press the RBW/FFT side key to select Man. H With the RBW side key, set the RBW to 2 kHz. 4- 31 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Check against limits: Read the phase noise (C/No) at the bottom of the screen. Confirm that the value is 125 dB/Hz or more. 5. Disconnect the test equipment: Disconnect the cable at the analyzer input. 4- 32 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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H Press MARKERS: A or " to place the marker on the signal of 2000.15 MHz. H Adjust the generator (Item 4) output level so that the signal level is - -10 dBm. 4- 34 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Check against limits: Read the first and the second marker readouts. Confirm that the larger value meets the requirement of - -74 dBc. 3. Disconnect the test equipment: Disconnect the cable at the analyzer input. 4- 35 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
2. Check frequency accuracy in the baseband: a. Modify the analyzer default settings: H Press the FREQUENCY/CHANNEL key on the front panel. H With the Center Freq side key, set the frequency to 10 MHz using the numeric keypad. 4- 36 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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H Read the measurement result at the bottom of the screen. Confirm that the value is 2 GHz 210 Hz. STOP. Steps 4 and 5 are the tests in the RF2 and RF3 bands for RSA3308A only. For RSA3303A, skip to step 6.
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Performance Tests 4. Check frequency accuracy in the RF2 band for RSA3308A: a. Modify the generator control: Frequency ....5 GHz b. Modify the analyzer controls: H Press the FREQUENCY/CHANNEL key on the front panel.
H Press the RBW/FFT key on the front panel. H Press the RBW/FFT side key to select Man. H With the RBW side key, set the value to 50 kHz using the general purpose knob. 4- 39 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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H Press the PEAK key to place Marker 2 on the signal peak. H Read the delta marker readout (∆1- -2) on the screen. Check that the components other than the carrier meet the requirement as shown in Table 4- -6 (initially - -73 dBc). 4- 40 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
H Press the RBW/FFT key on the front panel. H Press the RBW/FFT side key to select Man. H With the RBW side key, set the value to 10 kHz using the general purpose knob. 4- 42 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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2. Check noise in the baseband: Read the measurement result of Density at the bottom of the screen. Check that the value is - -151 dBm/Hz or less. 3. Check noise at 2 GHz in the RF (RSA3303A) / RF1 (RSA3308A) band: a. Modify the analyzer control: H Press the FREQUENCY/CHANNEL key on the front panel.
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Performance Tests 5. Check noise at 7 GHz in the RF3 band for RSA3308A only: a. Modify the analyzer control: H Press the FREQUENCY/CHANNEL key on the front panel. H With the Center Freq side key, set the frequency to 7 GHz using the general purpose knob.
H With the Span side key, set the span to 20 MHz using the general purpose knob. H Press the AMPLITUDE key on the front panel. H With the Ref Level side key, set the level to - -30 dBm using the general purpose knob. 4- 45 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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H With the Center Freq side key, set the frequency to 1.5 GHz using the numeric keypad. H Press the SPAN key on the front panel. H With the Span side key, set the span to 3 GHz using the numeric keypad. 4- 46 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Check against limits: Confirm that the residual signal level is - -90 dBm or less at 100 MHz or more. 4. Check residual response in the RF1 band for RSA3308A only: a. Modify the analyzer controls: H Press the SPAN key on the front panel.
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Performance Tests 6. Check residual response in the RF3 band for RSA3308A only: a. Modify the analyzer controls: H Press the FREQUENCY/CHANNEL key on the front panel. H With the Center Freq side key, set the frequency to 7 GHz using the numeric keypad.
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Performance Tests Test Record Photocopy the following test record pages and use them to record the perfor- mance test results for your analyzer. 4- 49 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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+0.5 dB 24 dB - - 0.5 dB +0.5 dB 26 dB - - 0.5 dB +0.5 dB 28 dB - - 0.5 dB +0.5 dB 30 dB - - 0.5 dB +0.5 dB 4- 50 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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105 dB/Hz 5 MHz 1 MHz 125 dB/Hz order intermodulation distortion test Low limit Test result High limit order intermodulation distortion - - 74 dBc +5 dBm reference level, 2 GHz center frequency 4- 51 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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This analyzer requires a 20 minute warm-up time in a 20 _C to 30 _C environ- ment before it is adjusted. Adjustments done before the operating temperature has stabilized may cause errors in performance. Test Equipment Table 5- -1 lists all test equipment required to adjust the analyzer. 5- 1 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Adjustment Procedures Equipment Required Table 5- -1 lists the test equipment required to adjust the RSA3303A/RSA3308A analyzer. Table 5- 1: Test equipment Item number and description Minimum requirements Example Purpose Signal generator Frequency range: 10 kHz to 3.5 GHz; Agilent 8648D...
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H Prepare the flatness correction file for the signal generators. H Prepare the spurious correction file for the signal generators. H Option 03 only. Install the setup files on the AWG520 waveform generator. 5- 3 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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2e9=98.1 4e9=97.1 6e9=96.5 7e9=96.2 8e9=96.0 9e9=95.8 Save the file with the extension of .cal (for example, sensor2.cal). You can load the file to the power meter using a floppy disk or through network. 5- 4 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Press the Read Cal Factor side key. The file selection dialog box appears. g. Enter the file name and then press the Open button. The calibration factors are stored in the power meter. 5- 5 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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H Procedure 2 on page 5- -10: Uses two signal generators: Item 1, which covers the baseband and RF1 band, and Item 2, which covers the RF2 and RF3 bands. RF2 and RF3 are for RSA3308A only. 5- 6 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Adjustment Procedures Procedure 1 Creates or updates the flatness correction file for one signal generator (Item 3), which covers all measurement bands: Baseband, RF1, RF2, and RF3 (RF2 and RF3 are for RSA3308A only). One signal generator (Item 3) Equipment Required...
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3. Let the instruments warm up: Allow a 20 minute warm-up period before you go to the next step. 4. Calibrate the power sensor: a. Modify the hookup: Connect the power sensor input to the power reference output of the power meter (see Figure 5- -3). 5- 8 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Remove the floppy disk by pressing the eject button. b. Turn off the signal generator, power meter, and analyzer. c. Disconnect the GPIB cables. d. Disconnect the power sensor and the N-N cable. 5- 9 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Creates or updates the flatness correction file for two signal generators: Item 1, which covers the baseband and RF1 band, and Item 2, which covers the RF2 and RF3 bands (RF2 and RF3 are for RSA3308A only). One signal generator (Item 1 or 2)
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Press the Band side key to select the measurement frequency band. H 230. Measures from 1 MHz to 3 GHz for RSA3303A. H Low. Measures from 1 MHz to 3.5 GHz for RSA3308A. H High. Measures from 3.5 GHz to 8 GHz for RSA3308A.
Remove the floppy disk by pressing the eject button. b. Turn off the signal generator, power meter, and analyzer. c. Disconnect the GPIB cables. d. Disconnect the power sensor and the N-N cable. 5- 12 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Refer to page 5- - 1 Prerequisites 1. Prepare for the calibration: See the following figure for the hookup. RSA3303A/RSA3308A Signal generator GPIB cable Output 10 dB attenuator 50 Ω N-N coaxial cable 5- 13 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Adjustment Procedures a. Power off the RSA3303A/RSA3308A analyzer and the signal generator. b. Connect the analyzer and the generator with a GPIB cable. c. Connect the analyzer INPUT through a 10 dB attenuator followed by a 50 Ω N-N coaxial cable to the generator output.
The auto calibration for the analyzer with Option 03 (IQ input) needs the Waveform Generator AWG520 waveform generator (Item 4). The waveform files must be installed from the AWG520 Setup Disk (floppy disk, Item 17, Tektronix part number (Option 03 Only) 063-3680-00) onto the AWG520 hard disk before executing the calibration.
(see Figure 5- -6). If this happens, run the gain calibration When UNCAL is displayed, run the gain calibration UNCAL FREE RUN Frequency Span Input Att Figure 5- 6: UNCAL display 5- 16 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
CAL menu Calibrate all Gain calibration CAL key Center offset calibration DC offset calibration Auto Calibration (Select Yes or No) Figure 5- 7: Calibration menu 5- 17 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
When you want to perform the gain, center offset, and DC offset calibration together, press the Calibrate All side key. NOTE. Enabling Auto Calibration (see Figure 5- -7) allows the analyzer to run the center offset calibration automatically as analyzer settings change. 5- 18 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
2. Press the Calibrate DC Offset side key. The calibration runs. It takes several seconds to complete the process. When you want to perform the gain, center offset, and DC offset calibration together, press the Calibrate All side key. 5- 19 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Target Files side key Calibration table Shows cal files. Figure 5- 10: Auto calibration initial screen The table on the screen shows cal files for each calibration item. Table 5- -3 summarizes the calibration items. 5- 20 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
RF3). Measurement bandwidth: 1 MHz to 8 GHz. NOTE. You can select the calibration frequency band using the BB, BB+RF1, RF2+RF3, and RF1+RF2+RF3 side keys described on page 5- -22. IQ Gain. Option 03 only. Performs the IQ gain calibration. 5- 21 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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20 MHz to 3 GHz (RSA3303A) / 3.5 GHz (RSA3308A) BB+RF1. Performs the selected calibration in the baseband and RF1 bands. Measurement bandwidth: 1 MHz to 3 GHz (RSA3303A) / 3.5 GHz (RSA3308A) RF2+RF3. Performs the selected calibration in the RF2 and RF3 bands.
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10 dB attenuator 50 Ω N-N coaxial cable a. Power off the RSA3303A/RSA3308A analyzer and the signal generator. b. Connect the analyzer and the generator with GPIB cable. c. Connect the analyzer INPUT through a 10 dB attenuator followed by a 50 Ω...
Press the All Band side key to run the calibration. NOTE. You can select the calibration items and bands as described in Service Cal Menu on page 5- -20. Created cal files Figure 5- 11: Auto cal result display example 5- 24 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Procedure 2. Performs the all band calibration using two signal generators: Item 1, which covers the baseband and RF1 band, and Item 2, which covers the RF2 and RF3 bands (RF2 and RF3 are for RSA3308A only). Equipment Two signal generators (Items 1 and 2) Required One 50 Ω...
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Press the BB+RF1 side key to run the calibration. STOP. Steps 4 and 5 perform calibration in the RF2 and RF3 bands for RSA3308A only. For RSA3303A, skip to step 6. 4. Change the signal generator: a. Disconnect the N- -N cable from the signal generator (Item 1) output.
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Q+ INPUT I- - and Q- - INPUTs coaxial cables a. Power off the RSA3303A/RSA3308A analyzer and the waveform generator. b. Connect the analyzer and the generator with a GPIB cable. c. Connect CH1 and CH2 of the generator through 50 Ω BNC coaxial cables to I+ INPUT and Q+ INPUT on the rear panel of the analyzer, respectively.
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Cal Menu on page 5- -20. 4. Disconnect the test equipment: a. Disconnect the cable from the analyzer input. b. Turn off the analyzer and generators. c. Disconnect the GPIB cables from all the ports. 5- 28 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
3. Restore the analyzer to normal operation: a. Power off the analyzer. b. Refer to Removal and Installation Procedures in Section 6 to reinstall the cabinet and other modules removed in step 1. 5- 30 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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The following procedures update the down-converter configuration file when replacing the RF3 module and/or YTF unit. The procedure for the YTF unit is for the RSA3308A analyzer only. STOP. Before doing the following procedures, note the gain and offset values which are indicated on the front surface of the module.
H With the Span side key, set the span to 3 GHz using the numeric keypad. 3. Check the spectrum: Confirm that a spectrum displays at 1.5 GHz. 4. Disconnect the test equipment: Disconnect the cable at INPUT. 5- 32 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Adjustment Procedures Reconfiguration of the When replacing the YTF unit for RSA3308A, do the following procedure: YTF unit (RSA3308A Only) Equipment One signal generator (Item 2) Required One 50 Ω N-N coaxial cable (Item 9) 1. Modify the YTF unit DAC setting: a.
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H With the Span side key, set the span to 3 GHz using the numeric keypad. 3. Check the spectrum: Confirm that a spectrum displays at 6.5 GHz. 4. Disconnect the test equipment: Disconnect the cable at INPUT. 5- 34 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Maintenance This section contains the information needed to do periodic and corrective maintenance on the RSA3303A and RSA3308A Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers. The following subsections are included: H Preparation — Introduction plus general information on preventing damage to internal modules when doing maintenance.
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5. Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible. 6. Do not slide the modules over any surface. 7. Avoid handling modules in areas that have a floor or work-surface covering capable of generating a static charge. 6- 2 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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2 = 200 to 500 V 7 = 400 to 1000 V (est.) 3 = 250 V 8 = 900 V 4 = 500 V 9 = 1200 V 5 = 400 to 600 V 6- 3 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Use only deionized water when cleaning the menu buttons or front-panel buttons. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleaner and rinse with deionized water. Before using any other type of cleaner, consult your Tektronix Service Center or representative. 6- 4 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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CAUTION. To prevent getting moisture inside the analyzer during external cleaning, use only enough liquid to dampen the cloth or applicator. 6- 5 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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(75% solution) and rinse with warm deionized water. (A cotton- tipped applicator is useful for cleaning in narrow spaces and on circuit boards.) STOP. For further cleaning, contact your local Tektronix service center. 6- 6 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Bottom modules - - Power supply (see Figure 6- -7), Bottom modules - - RF1 for RSA3303A (see Figure 6- -8), Bottom modules - - RF1 for RSA3308A (see Figure 6- -9), Front panel modules (see Figure 6- -10), and Chassis modules (see Figure 6- -11) in this analyzer.
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If you are removing a module for service, begin by doing the procedure Access Procedure (page 6- -22). By following the instructions in that procedure, you remove the module to be serviced while removing the minimum number of additional modules. 6- 8 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Procedures for H Fan H Board guide bracket 6- - 63 chassis modules H Side panel assembly H Rear panel modules S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above. S/N B020000 and above. 6- 9 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Standard tool Needle-nose pliers Standard tool Retaining ring pliers Standard tool; inch minimum throw Angle-tip tweezers Standard tool Pliers Standard tool Soldering iron Standard tool Solder wick Standard tool Adhesive TRA-CON: Tra-Bond #BA-2114 6- 10 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures Analyzer Orientation Figure 6- -1 shows how the sides of the analyzer are referenced in this manual. DOWN Figure 6- 1: Analyzer orientation 6- 11 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures Rear foot Cabinet Handle Foot Flip stand Line cord Front cushion Foot pad Figure 6- 2: External modules 6- 12 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures Disk bracket Stopper bracket Hard disk drive Shield bracket Shield bracket Floppy disk drive Front connection board CPU board Figure 6- 4: CPU board and disk modules 6- 14 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures A70 DC power board A40 DIFP board A10 A/D board A50 Mother board Figure 6- 5: Mother board and its daughter boards (S/N B020000 and above) 6- 15 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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A70 DC power board A40 Memory board A30 Trigger board (optional) A20 DDC board A10 A/D board A50 Mother board Figure 6- 6: Mother board and its daughter boards (S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above) 6- 16 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures Power supply 1 Power supply 2 Insulator Shield bracket A71 AC power board Line filter Principal power switch Power supply 3 Figure 6- 7: Bottom modules - Power supply 6- 17 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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A60 Front key board connector Front panel keys Front bezel Rotary encoder Front panel Front bracket Power switch board LCD filter Low front panel General purpose knob Figure 6- 10: Front panel modules 6- 20 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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- 40 A70 DC power board p.6- - 41 A50 Mother board p.6- - 43 S/N B020000 and above. S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above. Figure 6- 12: Guide to removal procedures 6- 22 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Remove the center two screws securing the cabinet to the rear panel. c. Slide the cabinet backward. As you remove the cabinet, take care not to bind or snag it on the analyzer’s internal cabling. 4. Reinstallation: Reverse step 3 to reinstall the cabinet. 6- 23 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Remove the two screws securing the front cushion to the side panel at each side. b. Lifting the front of the analyzer slightly, move the front cushion away. 4. Reinstallation: Reverse step 3 to reinstall the front cushion. 6- 24 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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While holding the handle release, pull the handle out of the slot in the handle cap. Repeat the procedure to remove the handle from the other handle cap. c. Reverse the procedure to reinstall. 6- 25 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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6c; then refer to the Cabinet procedure on page 6- -23 to reinstall the cabinet. Reverse steps 3 and 5, reversing each step, to reinstall the flip stand, then the handle caps (if removed), then the handle. 6- 26 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures Push down to flex handle and flatten against cabinet; then pull it out. Handle Cap Removal Handle Removal Flip Stand Removal Foot Removal Figure 6- 15: Cabinet modules removal 6- 27 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Unplug the following SMB cables on the RF2 module: W208, W207, W307, W21, W22, and W23. c. Remove the two screws securing the module to the main chassis. Lift the module up. 4. Reinstallation: Reverse step 3 to reinstall the RF2 module. 6- 28 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Using a SMA torque driver with a long type bit (Item 5 and 6), disconnect the SMA cable W105 on the RF3 module. c. RSA3308A only. Using a inch wrench, disconnect the SMA cable W106 on the RF3 module.
W30, W29, W208, W32, W41, and W40. b. Remove the two screws securing the module to the main chassis. Lift the module up. 4. Reinstallation: Reverse step 3 to reinstall the RF5 module. 6- 31 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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CPU board. c. Remove the two screw securing the board to the main chassis. Lift the board up away. 5. Reinstallation: Reverse step 3 and 4 to reinstall the CPU board. 6- 32 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures IDE2 FDD1 COM1 CPU board DIMM2 DIMM1 IDE1 COM2 J102 DVO converter Board stopper bracket Memory support bracket Figure 6- 17: CPU board removal 6- 33 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Remove the four screws securing the hard disk drive to the disk bracket. b. Lift the hard disk drive up away. 6. Reinstallation: Reverse step 4 and 5 to reinstall the hard disk drive. 6- 34 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures J122 J120 J112 J114 J110 J106 (FDD) J100 J104 J102 (HDD) A62 Front connection board Figure 6- 18: Disk module removal 6- 35 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Remove the two screws securing the A62 board to the disk bracket. Lift the board up away. 4. Reinstallation: Reverse steps 2 and 3 to reinstall the A62 board. 6- 36 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Remove the two screws securing the front shield bracket to the main chassis. d. Remove the two screws securing the back shield bracket to the main chassis. e. Lift up the the A10 board with the brackets. 6- 37 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Remove the eight screws securing the back shield bracket to the A10 board. Lift the back shield bracket away. 6. Reinstallation: Reverse steps 4 and 5 to reinstall the A10 board and interconnect cables. Option 03 only Figure 6- 19: A10 A/D board removal 6- 38 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
3. Remove the A20 DDC board: See Figure 6- -20. Lift up the the A20 board. 4. Reinstallation: Reverse step 3 to reinstall the A20 board. 6- 39 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
6- -78 for the cable interconnection. a. Unplug the SMB cable W46 (TRIG OUT) and W47 (TRIG IN). b. Lift up the the A40 board. 4. Reinstallation: Reverse step 3 to reinstall the A40 board and interconnect cables. 6- 40 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Unplug the fan power cable from J300 and J302. b. Unplug the cable W75 (GPIB) from J410. c. Lift up the A70 board. 5. Reinstallation: Reverse step 3 to reinstall the A70 board and interconnect cables. 6- 41 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Rear support bracket RF5 module A70 DC power board Fan power GPIB A40 Memory board A30 Trigger board (Option 02 only) J300 A20 DDC board J302 J410 Figure 6- 20: Daughter boards removal 6- 42 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Unplug the cables at J902, J900, J901, J912, J910, J911, J100, and J920 on the bottom of the analyzer. See Figure 6- -38 on page 6- -79 (RSA3303A) or Figure 6- -39 on page 6- -80 (RSA3308A) for cable interconnection.
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Removal and Installation Procedures Figure 6- 21: Mother board removal 6- 44 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
3. Remove the power supply 1: See Figure 6- -23. Also see Figure 6- -38 (RSA3303A) or 6- -39 (RSA3308A) for cable interconnection. a. Unplug the cables at J902, J900, and J901 on the A50 Mother board.
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W94 to CN1 W81 to CN53 W85 to CN51 CN53 W93 to CN1 CN51 CN61 CN81 CN53 CN51 CN61 W84 to CN81 CN61 and CN81 Figure 6- 22: Power supply 1 and 2 removal 6- 46 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
3. Remove the A71 AC power board: See Figure 6- -23. Also see Figure 6- -38 (RSA3303A) or 6- -39 (RSA3308A) for cable interconnection. a. Unplug the cables at J100, J110, J120, and J130 on the A71 board.
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Removal and Installation Procedures W93 to J110 W94 to J130 J100 To CN1 on the J110 power supply 3 To J120 on A71 J120 J130 To J100 on A71 Figure 6- 23: Power supply modules removal 6- 48 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Unplug the cables from the principal power switch. b. Pressing the catches at the top and the bottom of the switch, pull the switch out. 4. Reinstallation: Reverse step 3 to reinstall the principal power switch. 6- 49 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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H For RSA3303A. Unplug the cables at J120, J230, and J130 on the A100 board. H For RSA3308A. Unplug the cables at J111, J120, J110, J130, and J280 on the A100 board. c. Unplug the SMB cables at J300 and J302 on the A100 board.
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Removal and Installation Procedures J100 J300 J302 J111 J230 J130 J280 J120 J110 A100 Interconnection board W122 W117 to J130 on A100 Step attenuator 2 W105 for RSA3308A Figure 6- 24: RF1 modules removal - 1 6- 51 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Unplug the cable W117 on the step attenuator 2. c. Remove the four screws securing the attenuator to the main chassis. d. Using a inch wrench, disconnect the SMA cable W109 on the attenuator. 6- 52 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures W108 From J120 on A100 W109 W101 From J302 on A100 W107 Figure 6- 25: RF1 modules removal - 2 (RSA3303A) 6- 53 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
Using a inch wrench, disconnect the SMA cable W101 at the RF INPUT. b. Using a inch wrench, disconnect the SMA cable W106 at the 3 dB attenuator on the programmable band-pass filter. 6- 54 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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When removing the A150 YTF interface board, unsolder it at four points. W123 W106 To J110 on A100 W114 W119 W120 W114A W121 W101 W122 W123 Figure 6- 26: RF1 modules removal - 2 (RSA3308A) 6- 55 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Lift up the band relay. d. Unsolder the A150 YTF interface board at four points to remove it from the band relay. 9. Reinstallation: Reverse steps 3 through 8 to reinstall the RF1 modules. 6- 56 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Unplug the cable at J60 on the A50 Mother board. c. Remove the two screws securing the front-panel assembly to the main chassis at each side. Lift the front-panel assembly away. 4. Reinstallation: Reverse step 3 to reinstall the front-panel assembly. 6- 57 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Using the 12 mm nutdriver, remove the nut securing the rotary encoder to the front bezel. 5. Reinstallation: Reverse steps 3 and 4 to reinstall the rotary encoder and the general purpose knob. 6- 58 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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4. Remove the front panel: Unstick the front panel from the front bezel to remove it. 5. Reinstallation: Reverse steps 3 and 4 to reinstall the front panel, menu buttons, and front bezel. 6- 59 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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3. Remove the preamplifier power connector: See Figure 6- -28. Using the 14 mm nutdriver, remove the nut securing the connector to the front bracket. 6- 60 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Using a inch wrench, disconnect the SMA cable W101 at RF INPUT. See Figure 6- -38 (RSA3303A, page 6- -79) or Figure 6- -39 (RSA3308A, page 6- -80) for cable interconnection. b. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws securing the connector plate to the front sub-panel.
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5. Reinstallation: Reverse steps 3 and 4 to reinstall the LCD display and interconnect cables. To J710 on the Mother board To J700 on the Mother board Figure 6- 29: LCD display removal 6- 62 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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2. Orient the analyzer: Set the analyzer so its bottom is down on the work surface and its left side is facing you. 3. Perform the CPU Board and Disk Modules procedure on page 6- -32 to remove the CPU board and the disk bracket. 6- 63 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Pull out the stopper bracket to complete the removal. 5. Reinstallation: Reverse steps 3 and 4 to reinstall the side panel assembly. To J300 on A70 To J302 on A70 Figure 6- 30: Fan and side panel removal 6- 64 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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2. Orient the analyzer: Set the analyzer so its bottom is down on the work surface and its left side is facing you. When removing the board guide, press its catches at both sides before pulling it backward. Figure 6- 31: Board guide bracket removal 6- 65 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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6. Remove the rear panel: Remove the two screws securing the rear panel to the main chassis. Lift up the rear panel away. 7. Reinstallation: Reverse steps 3 through 6 to reinstall the rear panel modules. 6- 66 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures Figure 6- 32: Rear panel modules 6- 67 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures 6- 68 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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If a fault is detected, first check that the power unit is operating properly according to “Troubleshooting Procedure 1 — Power supply modules”. Then, locate the faulty board according to the troubleshooting tree for each fault or the symptom/cause table. 6- 69 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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(see Table 6- - 7 and Figure 6- - 40). the fan on Replace the fan. the CPU board the voltages working? The power supply is OK. Figure 6- 33: Troubleshooting procedure 1 — Power supply system 6- 70 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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A40 DIFP board A40 Memory board , or S/N B020000 and above. A50 Mother board S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above. Figure 6- 34: Troubleshooting procedure 2 — Display and CPU system 6- 71 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replace RF5 module. Replace Step attenuator 2, Band relay, or S/N B020000 and above. A100 Interconnection board. S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above. Figure 6- 35: Troubleshooting procedure 3 — Signal path 6- 72 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Amplitude: +5 dBm ±3 dB Replace A10 A/D board. Replace RF5 module. S/N B020000 and above. S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above. Figure 6- 35: Troubleshooting procedure 3 — Signal path (Cont.) 6- 73 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Reconfiguration of RF Modules on set correctly? page 5- - 31. Replace RF5 module. Replace Restart the analyzer. RF2 module or RF4 module. Figure 6- 35: Troubleshooting procedure 3 — Signal path (Cont.) 6- 74 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replace RF4 module. Replace Replace A100 Interconnection board. Replace the step attenuator 1. Step attenuator 1 or A100 Interconnection board. Figure 6- 35: Troubleshooting procedure 3 — Signal path (Cont.) 6- 75 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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RF Modules on page 5- - 31. Replace Restart the analyzer. Programmable band-pass filter or S/N B020000 and above. A100 Interconnection board. S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above. Figure 6- 35: Troubleshooting procedure 3 — Signal path (Cont.) 6- 76 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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To prog. BPF W106 W201 Front connection J700 J810 J710 LCD inverter Power switch J140 J120 J130 Front key J100 Preamplifier power Figure 6- 36: Top view for cable interconnection (S/N B020000 and above) 6- 77 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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W201 Front connection J700 J810 J710 LCD inverter Power switch J140 J120 J130 Front key J100 Preamplifier power Figure 6- 37: Top view for cable interconnection (S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above) 6- 78 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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J110 J230 J130 J280 W123 (YTF) To RF3 Step attenuator 2 Input W119 W114 W105 (A120) relay W101 To RF4 RF input Figure 6- 39: Bottom view for cable interconnection (RSA3308A) 6- 80 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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+3.3 V +3.14 V +3.46 V +3.3 V +3.14 V +3.46 V Power supply 3 +5 V +4.75 V +5.25 V +5 V +4.75 V +5.25 V +15 V +14.25 V +15.75 V 6- 81 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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+6.6 V +6.27 V +6.93 V Symptoms and Faulty Modules Fault symptoms can help you identify faulty boards or modules. Fault symptoms and suspected boards or modules are listed in Table 6- -8. 6- 82 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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RF1 band does not work. RF2 or RF3 module RF2 or RF3 module RF2 or 3 band does not work. RF3 module, RF3 module, Programmable BPF, or Programmable BPF, or A100 Interconnection board A100 Interconnection board 6- 83 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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A100 Interconnection Board H You must calibrate RF gain for RF1 band. Hard Disk Drive H Full calibration is necessary because the cal factors are lost. H Attach a new Windows license label. 6- 84 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Options and Accessories The options and accessories list for this instrument is available in the RSA3303A and RSA3308A User Manual (071-1409-xx) that shipped with your product. Refer to the Options and Accessories section in Appendices of your user manual. 7- 1...
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Options and Accessories 7- 2 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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The modules that make up this instrument are often a combination of mechanical and electrical subparts. Therefore, all replaceable modules are listed in Sec- tion 10, Mechanical Parts List. Refer to that section for part numbers when using this manual. 8- - 1 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Electrical Parts List 8- - 2 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Diagrams This section contains the following diagrams: H Block diagram: Shows the modules and functional blocks. H Interconnect diagrams: Show how the modules connect together. 9- 1 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Diagrams 9- 2 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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8.4” LCD Principal power board Front panel key 256 MB memory AC power board switch board GPIB controller ON/STANDBY USB X2 switch 3.5” FDD Figure 9- 1: Block diagram (S/N B020000 and above) 9- 3 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Front panel key 256 MB memory AC power board switch board GPIB controller ON/STANDBY USB X2 switch 3.5” FDD Figure 9- 2: Block diagram ( S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above) 9- 4 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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J100 J102 J112 DC-DC Voltage Floppy disk Rotary Power switch converter regulator encoder drive board Preamplifier Hard disk Fans power drive GPIB Figure 9- 3: Interconnect diagram (RSA3303A, S/N B020000 and above) 9- 5 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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J112 DC-DC Voltage Floppy disk Rotary Power switch converter regulator encoder drive board Preamplifier Hard disk Fans power drive GPIB Figure 9- 4: Interconnect diagram (RSA3303A, S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above) 9- 6 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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J100 J102 J112 DC-DC Voltage Floppy disk Rotary Power switch converter regulator encoder drive board Preamplifier Hard disk Fans power drive GPIB Figure 9- 5: Interconnect diagram (RSA3308A, S/N B020000 and above) 9- 7 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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J112 DC-DC Voltage Floppy disk Rotary Power switch converter regulator encoder drive board Preamplifier Hard disk Fans power drive GPIB Figure 9- 6: Interconnect diagram (RSA3308A, S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above) 9- 8 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts This section contains a list of the replaceable modules for the RSA3303A and RSA3308A Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix field office or representative.
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670-7918-03 670-7918-XX When you order parts, Tektronix will provide you with the most current part for your product type, serial number, and modification (if applicable). At the time of your order, Tektronix will determine the part number revision level needed for your product, based on the information you provide.
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Items in this section are referenced by figure and index numbers to the exploded view illustrations that follow. Tektronix part number Use this part number when ordering replacement parts from Tektronix. 3 and 4 Serial number Column three indicates the serial number at which the part was first effective. Column four indicates the serial number at which the part was discontinued.
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367- - 0247- - XX HANDLE,CARRYING:11.54L,PLASTIC - - 12 200- - 2191- - XX CAP,RETAINER:PLASTIC - - 13 348- - 1110- - XX FOOT,CABINET:FRONT - - 14 161- - 0230- - XX CABLE ASSY,PWR(STANDARD ACCESSORY) 10- 4 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts Figure 10- 1: External modules 10- 5 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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335- - 1072- - XX MARKER,IDENT:MKD RSA3303A,POLYCARBONATE 335- - 1073- - XX MARKER,IDENT:MKD RSA3308A,POLYCARBONATE - - 19 174- - B982- - XX CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:16,26AWG,15CM,RIBBON,W/HLDR - - 20 174- - B981- - XX CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:5,26AWG,27CM,RIBBON,W/HLDR 10- 6 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts Included in #11 Figure 10- 2: Front-panel assembly - 1 10- 7 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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386- - A857- - XX PLATE:N- - CONNECTOR - - 15 348- - A116- - XX SHLD GSKT ELEC:CONDUCTIVE URETHANE FOAM,1MM X 3MM,W/ADHESIVE - - 16 211- - 0751- - XX SCREW,MACHINE:M3X8MM L,PNH,STL,ZN- - C,CROSS REC,W/FLAT&LOCK WASHERS 10- 8 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts Figure 10- 3: Front-panel assembly - 2 10- 9 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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119- - B172- - XX MODULE,RF:DOWNCONVERTER,RF4,SYNTHESIZER,WCA280A&WCA230A - - 4 119- - B170- - XX MODULE,RF:DOWNCONVERTER,1ST,RSA280,RF3(RSA3308A) 119- - B171- - XX MODULE,RF:DOWNCONVERTER,1ST,RSA230,RF3(RSA3303A) - - 5 119- - B164- - XX MODULE,RF:DOWNCONVERTER,2ND&3RD,RF2(RSA3308A) 119- - B165- - XX MODULE,RF:DOWNCONVERTER,2ND&3RD,RF2(RSA3303A) 10- 10 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts Figure 10- 4: RF modules 10- 11 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above. For S/N B020000 and above, use the revision level 80 (P/N 671-B257-80) or later. For S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above, any revision level can be used. 10- 12 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts S/N B020000 and above S/N below B020000 and J300100 and above Included in #3. Figure 10- 5: Mother board and its daughter boards - 1 10- 13 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts See Figure 10- - 7 for details. Figure 10- 6: Mother board and its daughter boards - 2 10- 15 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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10- - 7 - - 1 119- - 6946- - XX HDD UNIT:2.5”,IDE I/F,O/S AND F/W INSTALLED(RSA3303A) 119- - 6947- - XX HDD UNIT:2.5”,IDE I/F,O/S AND F/W INSTALLED(RSA3308A) - - 2 348- - A144- - XX DUMPER - - 3...
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Replaceable Parts Figure 10- 7: Disk modules 10- 17 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:2,18AWG,13CM L,W/FASTON TO HLDR 3P,W/TUBE - - 24 174- - C005- - XX CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:2,18AWG,15CM L,W/HOLDER,HLDR 5P TO 3P - - 25 174- - C006- - XX CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:2,18AWG,9CM L,W/HOLDER,HLDR 5P TO 3P 10- 18 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts Figure 10- 8: Bottom modules - Power supply 10- 19 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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119- - B180- - XX MODULE,RF:DOWN CONVERTER,STEP ATT,WCA230 - - 11 348- - 0949- - XX GROMMET,PLASTIC:NYLON,BLACK,RING,15MM ID - - 12 174- - B952- - XX CA ASSY,RF:50OHM,SEMI- - RIGID,W109,STEP ATT TO A310 10- 20 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts See Figure 10- - 11 for details. A120 A110 Figure 10- 9: Bottom modules - RF1 (RSA3303A) 10- 21 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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348- - 0949- - XX GROMMET,PLASTIC:NYLON,BLACK,RING,15MM ID - - 22 174- - B949- - XX CA ASSY,RF:50OHM,SEMI- - RIGID,W106,FINE ATT TO SW - - 23 174- - B948- - XX CA ASSY,RF:50OHM,SEMI- - RIGID,W105,YTF TO A310 10- 22 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts A150 See Figure 10- - 11 for details. A120 Figure 10- 10: Bottom modules - RF1 (RSA3308A) 10- 23 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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671- - B254- - XX CIRCUIT BD ASSY:A100 INTER CONNECTION,389- - B189- - XX WIRED(RSA3303A) 671- - B187- - XX CIRCUIT BD ASSY:A100 INTER CONNECTION,389- - B189- - XX WIRED(RSA3308A) - - 4 174- - C009- - XX CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:5,26AWG,35CM L,RIBBON,W/HLDR...
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Replaceable Parts A100 See Figure 10- - 10 for details. (RSA3308A only) Figure 10- 11: Bottom modules - Interconnection 10- 25 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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SCREW,MACHINE:M4X8MM L,PNH,STL,ZN- - C PL,CROSS REC W/FLAT&LOCK WASHER - - 19 441- - A293- - XX CHASSIS,MAIN:WCA230A/280A - - 20 211- - 1028- - XX SCREW,MACHINE:M4X8MM L,PNH,STL,ZN- - C PL,CROSS REC W/FLAT&LOCK WASHER 10- 26 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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- - 11 348- - A158- - XX SHLD GSKT ELEC:CONDUCTIVE URETHANE FOAM,1X4 W/ADHESIVE - - 12 348- - A143- - XX 5 CM GASKET,SHIELD:FINGER TYPE,15.2MM W X 5.6MM H X 7.2MM L 10- 28 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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Replaceable Parts Figure 10- 13: Chassis modules - 2 10- 29 RSA3303A & RSA3308A Service Manual...
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