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U1833A/B/C/D
USB Noise Sources
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  • Page 1 Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 FAR 27.401 or DFAR Do not proceed beyond a WARNING 227.7103-5 (c), as applicable in any notice until the indicated conditions are technical data. fully understood and met. Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Electromagnetic compatibility The U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources comply with the following Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliances: – IEC 61326-1/EN 61326-1 – Canada: ICES/NMB-001 – Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR11 In order to preserve the EMC performance of the product, any cable which becomes worn or damaged must be replaced with the same type and specification.
  • Page 4: Regulatory Markings

    Trade-in options with Keysight in addition to product take back instructions. This symbol is a South Korean Class A EMC Declaration. This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments outside of the home.
  • Page 5: South Korean Class A Emc Declaration

    In a residential environment, this equipment may cause radio interference. This EMC statement applies to the equipment only for use in business environment. Sales and Technical Support To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following Keysight websites: – www.keysight.com/find/noisesources...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ......... .14 Key features of the U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources .
  • Page 8 ..........47 Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 .....33 Figure 3-8 Typical ENR and Return Loss of U1832A and U1833A Figure 3-9 Typical ENR and Return Loss of U1832B and U1833B...
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  • Page 13 Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources User’s Guide Introduction Product Overview This chapter provides an overview of the Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources.
  • Page 14: Introduction

    Introduction Product Overview The Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources operate up to 60 GHz and provide a smart broadband noise figure measurement solutions, covering both bench-top and modular solution. The Keysight USB Noise Source connectivity provides coverage for using noise source across multiple measurement platforms, as follows: –...
  • Page 15: Key Features Of The U1832A/B/C And U1833A/B/C/D Usb Noise Sources

    Introduction Key features of the U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources – Automatic download of ENR data to the analyzers significantly speeds up the overall setup time. – Electronic storage of Excess Noise Ratio (ENR) calibration data decreases opportunity for user error.
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  • Page 17 Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources User’s Guide Installation Initial Inspection Service and Recalibration Operating and Safety Precautions This chapter provides you important information on how to check and prepare your instrument for operation.
  • Page 18: Installation

    – Procedures for checking electrical performance are given under “Operator’s check” on page 40. 2 If the contents are damaged or defective, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies Service and Support Office. Refer to “Sales and Technical Support” on page 5 of this manual. Keysight Technologies will arrange for repair or replacement of the damaged or defective equipment.
  • Page 19: Verify The U1832A/B/C And U1833A/B/C/D Shipment Contents

    [a] This item is available with Option 101. [b] This item is available with Option 102. The USB cable (1 meter/2 meter) is included in each U1832A/B/C and NOTE U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources shipment but you can order one of the two cables only.
  • Page 20: Operating And Safety Precautions

    Installation Operating and Safety Precautions Observe the following guidelines before connecting or operating the U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources. Allow the USB Noise Source to warm-up for 60 minutes before making any NOTE measurements. Handling Precautions The diode module is static sensitive and can be damaged or the calibration CAUTION can be altered.
  • Page 21: Connector Care

    90 N-cm (8 in-lb) 1.85 mm 2.4 mm 90 N-cm (8 in-lb) 8710-1765 N-Type 135 N-cm (12 in-lb) 8710-1766 The U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D can be damaged if excessive torque is CAUTION applied to the connector. Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 22: Instrument Retrofit Requirements

    Installation Instrument Retrofit Requirements The Keysight USB Noise Sources works with the X-Series Signal Analyzers (CXA, EXA, MXA, PXA, and UXA), and the Noise Figure Analyzers (N897xB) for noise figure measurement application. For more information on the instruments operation, refer to the User’s Guide at: –...
  • Page 23: U1832A/B/C And U1833A/B/C/D Led Indication

    Indicates that the USB Noise Source is turned ON. Blue Indicates that the USB Noise Source is turned OFF. Indicates that the self-test has failed. None of the LEDs will be turned ON during the firmware upgrade mode. Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
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  • Page 25 Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources User’s Guide Specifications Characteristics and Specifications Environmental Specifications This chapter provides information on physical specification, shipping dimensions and reference to the Technical Overview document.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Characteristics and Specifications For the characteristics and specifications of the U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources, refer to the Technical Overview document at www.keysight.com/find/noisesources. These specifications for the U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources NOTE are ONLY valid if the analyzer and noise source have been allowed to meet its specified warm-up time of 60 minutes.
  • Page 27: Mechanical Dimensions

    Specifications Mechanical Dimensions Figure 3-1 U1832A USB Noise Source Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 28: Figure 3-2 U1832B Usb Noise Source

    Specifications Figure 3-2 U1832B USB Noise Source Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 29: Figure 3-3 U1833A Usb Noise Source

    Specifications Figure 3-3 U1833A USB Noise Source Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 30: Figure 3-4 U1833B Usb Noise Source

    Specifications Figure 3-4 U1833B USB Noise Source Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 31: Figure 3-5 U1832C Usb Noise Source

    Specifications Figure 3-5 U1832C USB Noise Source Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 32: Figure 3-6 U1833C Usb Noise Source

    Specifications Figure 3-6 U1833C USB Noise Source Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 33: Figure 3-7 U1833D Usb Noise Source

    Specifications Figure 3-7 U1833D USB Noise Source Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 34: Figure 3-8 Typical Enr And Return Loss Of U1832A And U1833A

    Specifications Figure 3-8 illustrates the typical ENR and return loss of U1832A and U1833A USB Noise Sources below the limiting threshold. Figure 3-8 Typical ENR and Return Loss of U1832A and U1833A Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 35: Figure 3-9 Typical Enr And Return Loss Of U1832B And U1833B

    Specifications Figure 3-9 illustrates the typical insertion loss and return loss of U1832B and U1833B USB Noise Sources below the limiting threshold. Figure 3-9 Typical ENR and Return Loss of U1832B and U1833B Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 36: Figure 3-10 Typical Enr And Return Loss Of U1832C And U1833C

    Typical ENR and Return Loss of U1832C and U1833C Figure 3-11 illustrates the typical ENR and return loss of U1833D USB Noise Source below the limiting threshold. Figure 3-11 Typical ENR and Return Loss of U1833D Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 37: Environmental Specifications

    Table 3-2 shows the environmental specifications for these instruments. Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight NOTE Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the Environmental stresses of Storage, Transportation and End-use; those stresses include, but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration and altitude conditions.
  • Page 38 Environmental condition Requirement Operating – 4,600 meters (15,092 feet) Altitude Non-operating – 4,600 meters (15,092 feet) Contact discharge – 4 kV per IEC 61000-4-2 ESD immunity Air discharge – 8 kV per IEC 61000-4-2 Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 Operating Guides Operating Instructions Service and Maintenance This chapter provides simple quick-check instructions to verify the U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources’ functionality prior to usage. It also provides information on service and maintenance of the U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources.
  • Page 40: Figure 4-1 Noise Source: Sns Shown On Display

    Operating Guides Operating Instructions This section refers to operating instructions of the Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources. Operator’s check The operator’s checks in this section should be performed if failure of the USB Noise Source is suspected. The checks can be used only to verify that the USB Noise Sources are producing a broadband noise spectrum.
  • Page 41: Figure 4-2 Usb Noise Source Model Id And Serial # On Enr Table

    3 At Meas Setup menu, press ENR menu key and select ENR Table. The Model ID and the Serial # of the USB Noise Source is displayed. Figure 4-2 USB Noise Source model ID and serial # on ENR table Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 42: Figure 4-3 Typical Enr Table After Data Transfer

    USB Noise Source before proceeding. Verify the data has been transferred from the USB Noise Source to the Signal Analyzer. Figure 4-3 is the typical ENR Table after data transfer. Figure 4-3 Typical ENR Table after data transfer Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 43: Figure 4-4 Usb Noise Source Connection To The Signal Analyzer

    USB Noise Source connection to the Signal Analyzer 2 At Meas Setup menu, press the ENR menu key and select NS Setup. Press the Noise Source Preference menu key and set it to SNS (Auto). Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 44: Figure 4-6 Typical Pcold Plot At Off State

    3 Press the Noise Source State menu key and set it to Off. The Noise Source LED is in blue color, and Figure 4-6 shows a typical P plot cold at Off state. Figure 4-6 Typical P plot at Off state cold Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 45: Figure 4-7 Typical Phot Plot At On State

    4 Press Noise Source State menu key and set it to On. The Noise Source LED is in green color, and Figure 4-7 shows a typical P plot at On state. Figure 4-7 Typical P plot at On state Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 46: Figure 4-8 Typical Phot And Pcold Plot At Normal State

    6 Monitor the output power (noise) on the measurement screen at different modes. Results appear as per typical plot shown in Figure 4-6, Figure 4-7 Figure 4-8. If any abnormalities are observed during the operator’s check, please contact NOTE Keysight Technologies or our sales representative. Keysight U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 Operating Guides Service and Maintenance Service The U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources do not have internal adjustments and should not be opened; it should only be repaired by service-trained personnel. Should it become necessary to return the U1832A/B/C and U1833A/B/C/D USB Noise Sources for repair or service, contact your nearest Keysight Sales and Service Center.
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  • Page 49 This information is subject to change without notice. Always refer to the Keysight website for the latest revision. © Keysight Technologies 2022 Edition 1, August 30, 2022 Printed in Malaysia U1833-90001 www.keysight.com...

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