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Notice: This document contains references to Agilent.
Please note that Agilent's Test and Measurement business
has become Keysight Technologies. For more information,
go to www.keysight.com.
Keysight Technologies
E8257D Option H30
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  • Page 1 Keysight Technologies E8257D Option H30  User’s Guide Notice: This document contains references to Agilent. Please note that Agilent’s Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies. For more information, go to www.keysight.com.
  • Page 2 Notices   Technology Licenses Warranty © Keysight Technologies, Inc. The hard ware and/or software THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS 2003-2014 described in this document are DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT furnished under a license and may be No part of this manual may be NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITIONS.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents E8257D Option H30 Description ..............2 Nominal Performance Characteristics .
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  • Page 5: E8257D Option H30

    E8257D Option H30 User’s Guide E8251-90072...

  • Page 6: Description

    Description Description The E8257D Option H30 adds a mixer and coax switch to enable the E8257D to upconvert the RF signal (input is provided on the rear panel) to a higher frequency which will be the sum and difference of the RF input signal and frequency set on the E8257D.

  • Page 7: Nominal Performance Characteristics

    E8257D Option H30 Nominal Performance Characteristics Nominal Performance Characteristics Nominal values indicate expected performance or describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product, but is not covered by the product warranty. Table 1 Option H30 with Option 520 (20 GHz)
  • Page 8 E8257D Option H30 Nominal Performance Characteristics Figure 1 Upconverted RF Flatness IF Input frequency vs. flatness over 1 GHz (dB) for fundimental mixing Figure 2 Upconverted RF Conversion Loss Conversion Loss from IF input power level (dB) for fundimental mixing 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 41 44 46 User’s Guide E8251-90072...

  • Page 9: Operation And Performance Verification

    E8257D Option H30 Operation and Performance Verification Operation and Performance Verification Documentation Conventions The following key conventions are used throughout this document. • are labeled front panel keys. [HARDKEYS] • are unlabeled keys whose function is indicated on the instrument display.

  • Page 10: Performance Verification

    11900B (or comparable) Step 1. Set the RF Source power level to –10 dBm and frequency to 6 GHz. Step 2. Connect the RF Source to the E8257D Option H30 rear panel RF Upconverter Input, using an RF cable and adapters....

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Refer to Figure 4 through Figure 7 Verify that the E8257D Option H30 Upconverter switch is working: MID Board or Coaxial Switch The following procedure will aid in determining whether the MID board or the coax switch (87222E) is functional.

  • Page 12: Upconverter Mixer

    E8257D Option H30 Troubleshooting Upconverter Mixer The following procedure will aid in determining if the upconverter mixer is functional: Possible damage may occur if RF upconverter input levels exceed 20 dBm or if CAUTION reverse power is applied at the RF output connector. First verify all cable configurations are correct before applying a signal to the instrument.

  • Page 13: Repair Information

    E8257D Option H30 Troubleshooting Repair Information Figure 4 Top View W105 A9 MID Board W103 W104 W101 W102 Figure 5 Semi-rigid Cables (front view) MP101 W102 A100 Mixer W103 W104 W105 W101 User’s Guide E8251-90072...
  • Page 14 E8257D Option H30 Troubleshooting Figure 6 Ribbon Cable A100 MP101 W106 Figure 7 Bracket (rear panel) Washer MP108 MP107 User’s Guide E8251-90072...

  • Page 15: Replaceable Parts

    E8257D Option H30 Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts Reference Keysight Description Designator Part Number A100 Mixer 6 GHz to 46 GHz (Opt H30 with Opt 540) 0955-1447 A100 Mixer 6 GHz to 26 GHz (Opt H30 with Opt 520) 0955-0488 Coax transfer switch, 4 port, 50 W, 50 GHz...

  • Page 16: Safety And Information

    Declaration of Conformity A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available upon request, or a copy is available on the Keysight Technologies web site at http://regulations.keysight.com/DoC/search.htm Statement of Compliance This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition.

  • Page 17: Before Applying Power

    E8257D Option H30 Safety and Information Before Applying Power Verify that the premises electrical supply is within the range of the instrument. The instrument has an autoranging power supply. If this prod uct is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment WARNING could be impaired.

  • Page 18: Connector Care And Cleaning Precautions

    E8257D Option H30 Safety and Information For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only with same WARNING type and rating. The use of other fuses or material is prohibited. These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid WARNING electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.

  • Page 19: Regulatory Information

    E8257D Option H30 Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section contains information that is required by various government regulatory agencies. Instrument Markings The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the documentation.

  • Page 20: Electrical Safety Compliance

    E8257D Option H30 Regulatory Information Electrical Safety Compliance SAFETY Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU • IEC/EN 61010-1:2010, 3 Edition • Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 • USA: UL std no. 61010-1, 3 Edition • Acoustic statement (European Machinery Directive 2022/42/EC, 1.7.4.2U)...

  • Page 21: Keysight Support, Services, And Assistance

    Keysight for repair. If you wish to send your instrument to Keysight Technologies for service or repair: • Include a complete description of the service requested or of the failure and a description of any failed test and any error message.
  • Page 22 E8257D Option H30 Keysight Support, Services, and Assistance User’s Guide E8251-90072...

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