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Keysight 8516A Operating And Service Manual

Keysight 8516A Operating And Service Manual

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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2 Notice: Hewlett-Packard’s former Test and Measurement business became part of Agilent Technologies in 1999, and then Keysight Technologies in August 2014. This document is provided as a courtesy but is no longer kept current and thus will contain historical references to Agilent, HP or Hewlett- Packard.

  • Page 3: Safety Notices

    FURNISHING, USE, OR PERFORMANCE met. OF THIS DOCUMENT OR OF ANY INFORMA- TION CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEP- WA RN ING ARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE A WARNING notice denotes a haz- MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT ard.
  • Page 4 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Operating and Service Manual HP part number:08516-90069 Printed in USA 12 March 1998  Revision 2...

  • Page 5: Restricted Rights Legend

    (c)(1) and (c)(2) of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19 for other agencies. Hewlett-Packard Company Santa Rosa Systems Division 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1799, U.S.A. © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1997, 1998 ii HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 6 What You’ll Find in This Manual… • Part 1 Test set description and installation information • Part 2 Principles of operation and specifications • Part 3 Troubleshooting, replacement procedures, and replaceable parts information HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual iii...

  • Page 7: Warranty

    NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. iv HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 8 TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Hewlett-Packard products. For assistance, call your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office (refer to “Service and Support” on page vi). HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual v...

  • Page 9: Service And Support

    0800 738 378 (New Zealand) (61 3) 9210 5489 (FAX) Asia-Pacific: Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific Ltd. 17-21/F Shell Tower, Times Square 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay Hong Kong (852) 2599 7777 (852) 2506 9285 (FAX) vi HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 10: Safety And Regulatory Information

    The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. If it is accompanied by a year, it indicates the year the design was proven. The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual vii...

  • Page 11: Safety Earth Ground

    Power manual. If this product is to be powered by autotransformer, make sure the common terminal is connected to the neutral (grounded) side of the ac power supply. viii HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 12: Typeface Conventions

    • Italics Used to emphasize important information: Use this software only with the HP 8516A Test Set. • Used for the title of a publication: Refer to the HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual •...
  • Page 13 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    General Information General Information The purpose of this manual is to enable you to use the HP 8516A S-Parameter test set effectively and confidently. The test set is an integral component of the HP 8510B/C measurement system. General Information includes the following topics: •...

  • Page 15: How To Use This Manual

    HP sales and service engineer. If your test set’s serial number prefix is not listed on the title page of this manual, your instrument differs from those that are documented here. Figure 1-1 Serial Number Label Example 1-2 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 16: Instrument Compatibility

    General Information How to Use this Manual Instrument The HP 8516A is compatible with HP 8510B/C Network Analyzers with firmware revision B.04.0X and higher and HP 8340A/B or HP 8341A/B Compatibility synthesizers with firmware revision 11 MAY 88 and later. Additionally, your HP 8340A/B or HP 8341A/B synthesizers must have a serial number prefix of 2812A or higher.

  • Page 17: Description Of The Instrument

    Description of the Instrument Description of the Instrument The HP 8516A test set combined with the HP 8510B/C network analyzer and an HP 834XX source provide a system for making S-parameter measurements over a 45 MHz to 40 GHz frequency range. An example of a test system setup is shown in Figure 1-2.
  • Page 18 IF switching is performed automatically by the Option 001 test set(s), without reconnections. Only one HP 8516A may be used in this configuration. For more  information refer to “Controlling Multiple Test Sets” on page 3-5 of this manual.

  • Page 19: Accessories Supplied

    Accessories Accessories Accessories Supplied The accessories supplied with the HP 8516A, including part numbers, are listed in the Installation and Replaceable Parts sections of this manual. Accessories Available Test set accessories include calibration and verification kits as well as cables and adapters to use while making measurements.
  • Page 20 For measurements where one end of a 7 mm device-under-test is connected  directly to a HP 85130E adapter on Port 1. The test port return cable is  connected between the HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 1-7 device-under-test and Port 2.
  • Page 21 HP 85130E Special 2.4 mm to 7 mm Used to convert special 2.4 mm ports Adapter Set of the HP 8516A test set to 7 mm connector interface (m or f). HP 85130F Special 2.4 mm to 3.5 mm Used to convert special 2.4 mm ports Adapter Set of the HP 8516A test set to 3.5 mm...
  • Page 22 Although it has 7 mm connectors and a frequency range limited to 18 GHz, the TTF may be adapted for use with the HP 8516A by using HP 85135C or HP 85135E cables and HP 85130E adapter set. Please consult with your local HP Sales Office for specific recommendations.

  • Page 23: Operating And Safety Precautions

    Refer to Table 1-3 on page 1-12 for information on ordering static-safe accessories. WARNING These techniques for a static-safe work station should not be used when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts. 1-10 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 24 • Be sure that all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent a buildup of static charge. Table 1-3 lists static-safe accessories that can be obtained from Hewlett-Packard using the HP part numbers shown. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 1-11...
  • Page 25 Nevertheless, service should be performed only by qualified personnel. Service strategy, troubleshooting procedures, replaceable parts and similar information for the HP 8516A test set is in this manual or the HP 8510B/C Service Manual. 1-12 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 26: Additional Equipment Required

    Other equipment may be substituted if its specifications meet or exceed the specifications listed in the critical specifications column. Specifications The specifications of the HP 8516A test set with an HP 8510B/C network analyzer are defined in the Specifications section of the HP 8510B/C System Manual.

  • Page 27: Installation

    Installation Installation This section explains how to install the HP 8516A test set. The topics covered include initial inspection, environmental considerations, positioning and connecting the test set for use, and packaging the instrument. Refer to the Installation section of the HP 8510 manual for more complete system connection and turn-on instructions.
  • Page 28 Installation Figure 2-1 Accessories Supplied with the HP 8516A Reference HP Part Description Designation Number ACCESSORIES 8120-1348 POWER CORD U.S.A. ONLY 08510-60102 TEST SET CABLE ASSEMBLY 08516-60009 CABLE ASSEMBLY, RS232 8120-3445 HP-IB CABLE ASSEMBLY 08513-60009 FLEX SOURCE CABLE 8710-1764 20 MM TORQUE WRENCH (8 IN.-LB.)

  • Page 29: Preparation For Use

    Installation Reference HP Part Description Designation Number SPECIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION SOFTWARE REV. A.02.00 08510-10031 PROGRAM DISK 08510-10032 DATA DISK Preparation For Use Positioning the Test Set Typically the test set is placed on a work surface, whether it is rack-mounted or used on a bench.
  • Page 30 Installation Figure 2-2 Attaching Rack Mounting Hardware Connecting the Test Mating Connectors HP 8516A Ports 1 and 2 are precision 2.4 mm connectors and mate with precision 2.4 mm female connectors. 2-4 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 31 SET INTERCONNECT connector on the rear panel of the HP 85102 IF Detector. Connect the system bus cable from the HP 8516A J12 HP 8510 SYSTEM BUS connector to the HP 8510 INTERCONNECT connector of the HP 85101 display/processor. The test set IF interconnect cable and the system bus cable transmit control signals between the test set and the network analyzer.
  • Page 32 O-ring by engaging one side of it in the slot of the phenolic clamp donut. Use your fingers to push the O-ring into the rest of the slot. Figure 2-3 HP 8516A System Connections Packaging If reshipping is required, each test set should be repackaged in the original factory package.

  • Page 33: Operation

    Operation This section illustrates the features and functions of the front and rear panels of the HP 8516A test set. It also describes Option 001, Multiple Test Set Operation, available with these Hewlett-Packard test sets: HP 8511A, HP 8514B, HP 8515A, and HP 8516A. It also includes the related automatic control by the HP 8510B/C Network Analyzer.

  • Page 34: Rear Panel Features

    (see the instrument front panel or the replaceable parts list for the value of the fuse). Port 2 In the HP 8516A, this test port transmits RF energy from the source to the DUT and receives reflected or transmifted RF energy from the DUT.
  • Page 35 Port 1 Port 2 to active devices under test. J15 Source  This RS-232 connector is used by the HP 834XX source to Control control the HP 8516A test set Switch Doubler HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 3-3...

  • Page 36: Controlling Multiple Test Sets

    IF signal to the HP 8510B/C, or it can • switch to pass the IF signal from test set number 2, through J10 TEST SET INTERCONNECT, and into the network analyzer. 3-4 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 37 2 In dual source configurations, the second source may be multiplexed in a similar manner. If only one dual source test set is used, the second source may be connected directly to the appropriate test set. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 3-5...

  • Page 38: Initialization At Power-Up

    Refer to the procedure in Test Set Addressing for instructions. Selecting a Test Set To select a test set, follow the procedure in Table 3-3 on page 3-7. 3-6 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 39 RF output from the network analyzer source. The exact command issued depends upon the new value of the function, also shown in shown in a Figure 3-3 ADDRESS of TEST SET and Figure 3-4. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 3-7...
  • Page 40 Operation Multiple Test-Set Connections Figure 3-2 RF and IF Switching with Four Test Sets 3-8 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 41 Operation Multiple Test-Set Connections HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 3-9...
  • Page 42 2. In dual source configurations, the second source can be multiplexed in a similar manner. 3. If only one dual source test set is used, the second source can be directly connected to the appropriate test set. 3-10 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 43: Measurement Calibration

    • sets the address of test set • issues the RF switch command, then • recalls the appropriate instrument state file which • recalls the cal set HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 3-11...
  • Page 44 7. Repeat the procedure for each of the other test sets. Any differences in data that you suspect are due to the IF switch (Option 001) or to RF switching, must be investigated. 3-12 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 45: Performance Verification

    To verify the performance of a different test set in the configuration, use ADDRESS of TEST SET to select it, then continue with this procedure. Refer to the HP 8510B/C On-Site Service Manual for its performance verification procedure. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 3-13...
  • Page 46 Do not twist the cable as you attach it to the test port. Use the torque wrench supplied with your calibration kit to tighten the cable to 90 N-cm (8 in-lb), and no greater. 3-14 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 47 • This positioning minimizes rotating the connector in the procedure step. The flats may actually be in any orientation, with respect to the front panel. Figure 3-3 Visually Aligning Clamp and Nut Flats HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 3-15...
  • Page 48 2. Fit the internal flats in the clamp over the flats on the test port connector nut. Avoid rotating the clamp as you position it so the RF connection remains tight (remember it loosens easily). Figure 3-4 Mating the Clamp and Nut Flats 3-16 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 49 Figure 3-5 Aligning the Thumbscrew With the Counter-Sink Hole Attaching the second clamp To complete the anti-rotation clamp installation, repeat the steps above, beginning at step 1 to attach the second clamp. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 3-17...
  • Page 50 4. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the other clamp. This completes the anti-rotation clamp installation procedure. Refer to the installation section of the test set operating and service manual for instructions to replace the internal O-ring in the anti-rotation clamp. 3-18 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 51: Mechanical Specifications

    Specifications Specifications describe the warranted performance of the instrument. The electrical specifications of the test set, used with an HP 8510 network analyzer, are defined in the HP 8510B/C On-Site Service Manual. Mechanical Specifications Table 4-1 Mechanical Specifications Test Ports Description Specification NMD-2.4 mm connector center pin +0.00256 mm to +0.0127 mm...

  • Page 52: Supplemental Characteristics

    Recommended torque: 90 N-cm (8 in.-lb.) 1. Available power in PRESET condition. 2. Must be AC coupled. Table 4-3 HP 8516A Power Requirements and Physical Characteristics Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C Power: 110, 120, 220 or 240 ±10% Vac; 47 to 66 Hz line frequency Dimensions: 460 mm X 133 mm X 609 mm (18.1 X 5.25 X 24 inches)
  • Page 53 Specifications Table 4-4 Recommended Equipment Item Critical Specifications Recommended Model Network analyzer No substitute HP 8510B/C O,P,T Source HP 8340B, HP 8341B, or HP 8360 O,P,T Controller No substitute HP 9000 series 200 or 300 with 4 Mbyte RAM and BASIC 3.0 or higher PC-305 or PC-308 HP BASIC Controller with 4 Mbytes of Basic...
  • Page 54 Specifications 4-4 HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 55: Check All Connections

    The information in this section is presented as an aid in troubleshooting the HP 8516A test set. If you are not certain that the problem with your system is due to a faulty test set, read the sections titled Service Overview and Built-In Diagnostics in this manual.

  • Page 56: Power Supply

    A22TP6 –4.90 to –5.50 2 mV Fuses The HP 8516A uses seven fuses. SeeTable 6-4, and Table 6-5 for the part numbers of these fuses. • Two fuses are accessible from the front panel and are used to fuse the bias supply.
  • Page 57 ACTIVE LED goes on too soon • ACTIVE LED does not go on Be aware that there are other problems that can cause the self-test to fail, it is just that the ROMs are the most probable cause. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-3...
  • Page 58 If a power supply is unavailable, use the –1 to –10V DC available from the AUX OUT on the rear panel of the HP 85102. For more information on this feature please refer to the Operating and Programming Manual of the HP 8510B/C manual set. 5-4 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 59 Test Set Troubleshooting Check Power Supply/Regulator, Fuses, Switches CAUTION Any positive voltage injected into the VTO drive will damage the VTO. Figure 5-2 VTO Voltage-to-Frequency Relationship HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-5...
  • Page 60 Check Power Supply/Regulator, Fuses, Switches Nominal Programmed Source Power The HP 8516A uses fixed source power. It instructs the source to provide a 0 to +10 dBm ramp from 45 MHz to 20 GHz, and a constant +10 dBm from 20 GHz to 40 GHz.
  • Page 61 Test Set Troubleshooting Test Set Assembly Replacement Procedures Test Set Assembly Replacement Procedures This section contains replacement procedures for the HP 8516A test set that are more difficult to replace. The procedures are numbered as shown below: Bias tee Coupler...
  • Page 62 5. Reverse the following procedures to install parts. 6. All 3.5 mm and 2.4 mm connections are torqued to 90 N-cm (8 in.-lb.). Exercise caution when handling semi-rigid coax cables. They are easily bent. 5-8 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 63 92193Z 20 watt resistor capacitor 0819-0019  1 inch torque wrench, removal MTB 100 72 in.-lb. coupler removal 72lbinE 1. Order from Mountz Company, 1080 North 11th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-9...
  • Page 64 Test Set Troubleshooting Test Set Assembly Replacement Procedures Figure 5-4 General Test Set Component Location Diagram (Top View) 5-10 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 65 2. Remove the four screws which attach the switch/splitter mounting bracket to the top deck. 3. Remove the switch/splitter and bracket from the test set. 4. Remove the bracket from the switch/splitter before sending the switch/splitter to HP for repair. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-11...

  • Page 66: Frequency Converter

    2. Remove the three mounting screws from the top edge of the regulator board. 3. Remove the regulator board. (It may be necessary to partially back out one of the transformer mounting screws for clearance.) 5-12 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 67: Filter Capacitors

    3. From the inside of the test set, use the 9/16 inch nut driver to loosen the 9/16 inch nut and remove the rest of the connector. 4. Use the part numbers given in the replaceable parts section of this manual. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-13...
  • Page 68 3. Remove the seven screws securing the top deck to the main deck of the test set. 4. Tilt the top deck assembly out of the test set. Be careful not to crimp the wire attached to the Bias Tee. 5-14 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 69 5. Use a large pozi-driv screwdriver to remove the one screw holding the transformer angle bracket to the main deck. Carefully remove the transformer from the test set and put it on the bench close to the test set. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-15...

  • Page 70: T1 Power Transformer

    6. Strip the heat shrink tubing off of the transformer wires soldered to line module FL1 and unsolder them. Unsolder the transformer ground wire connected to the chassis side rail. 5-16 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 71 7. Remove transformer T1. When replacing the transformer, refer to Figure 5-6, which illustrates the locations of the various wires connected to line module FL1. Figure 5-6 Wire Connections to Line Module FL1 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-17...
  • Page 72 The following procedures include steps to redefine parameters as required. The HP 8516A Test Set is unique among test sets produced by Hewlett-Packard, in that as part of the design criteria, port 1 and port 2 were not phase balanced.
  • Page 73 RF signal paths are shown in Figure 5-10 and Figure 5-11. Each trace should typically look like the examples in Figure 5-8 and Figure 5-9, within ±5 dB. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-19...
  • Page 74 Make sure that you redefine the parameters back to the original conditions for a1, b1, a2, and b2. NOTE If one or more channels look abnormal, refer to the procedure “If Any User Channel Appears Faulty” on page 5-26. 5-20 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 75 Test Set Troubleshooting Test Set Assembly Replacement Procedures Figure 5-8 Typical Test Set Unratioed Power Test Traces HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-21...
  • Page 76 Test Set Troubleshooting Test Set Assembly Replacement Procedures Figure 5-9 Typical Test Set Unratioed Power Test Traces Option 003 5-22 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 77 Test Set Troubleshooting Test Set Assembly Replacement Procedures Figure 5-10 User Signal Paths in Test Sets HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-23...
  • Page 78 Test Set Troubleshooting Test Set Assembly Replacement Procedures Figure 5-11 User Signal Paths in Test Sets 5-24 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 79 Test Set Troubleshooting Test Set Assembly Replacement Procedures Figure 5-12 User Signal Paths in Test Sets Option 003 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-25...
  • Page 80 User1 through User4 channels. The traces should be flat lines, quite close to each other, as indicated by the marker value (typically about –28 ±5 dB). 5-26 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 81 Test the suspect board(s) using the procedures provided in the Service Program section. Check the IF Amplifiers and Synchronous Detectors by swapping the reference and test board assemblies (since they are identical) and seeing if the problem moves. HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 5-27...
  • Page 82 Test Set Troubleshooting Test Set Assembly Replacement Procedures 5-28 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...

  • Page 83: Replaceable Parts

    Replaceable Parts Introduction This section contains information for ordering parts. Exchange Assemblies Available describes how to order assemblies which are available on an exchange basis. Exchange Assemblies Available The items below are replaceable on a rebuilt exchange basis at a cost saving. They are not field-repairable.

  • Page 84: Replaceable Parts Lists

    Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts Lists The replaceable parts lists consist of tables with illustrations. Use the illustrations to identify the part to be ordered. Each table is arranged in alphanumerical order by reference designator. The reference designator keys the part listed to the illustration. The part number listed is a Hewlett-Packard part number.
  • Page 85 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-2 Major Assemblies HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-3...
  • Page 86 Replaceable Parts 6-4 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 87 Replaceable Parts Table 6-1 Major Assemblies Reference HP Part Number Description Designation MAJOR ASSEMBLIES 08513-60005 BOARD ASSEMBLY, FRONT PANEL (NEW) 08513-60004 BD ASSY, USED FOR OPT 001 ONLY 08513-69004 BD ASSY, USED FOR OPT 001 ONLY 08513-60008 BD ASSY, VTO SUMMING AMPLIFIER (NEW) 08513-69008 BD ASSY, VTO SUMMING AMPLIFIER (REBUILT) 085l6-60029...
  • Page 88 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-3 Cable Assemblies 6-6 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 89 Replaceable Parts HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-7...
  • Page 90 Replaceable Parts Table 6-2 Cable Assemblies Reference HP Part Number Description Designation CABLE ASSEMBLIES W1-W12 THESE CABLES ARE USED FOR OPTION 001 08513-60133 CA ASSEMBLY A3J1 TO A14J1 08513-60134 CA ASSEMBLY A3J2 TO J11A7 THIS CABLE IS USED FOR OPTION 001 08513-60136 CA ASSEMBLY A3J5 TO J11A5 THIS CABLE IS USED FOR OPTION 001...
  • Page 91 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-4 Front View, External Table 6-3 Front View, External Reference HP Part Number Description Designation FRONT VIEW 1990-0858 LED-LAMP LUM-INT=15UCD IF=25MA MAX 1990-0858 LED-LAMP LUM-INT=15UCD IF=25MA MAX E33,E34 2110-0565 FUSEHOLDER 2110-0565 FUSEHOLDER CAP 12A MAX FOR UL 2110-0565 FUSEHOLDER CAP 12A MAX FOR UL 2110-0012...
  • Page 92 Replaceable Parts Table 6-3 Front View, External Reference HP Part Number Description Designation 5062-3799 HANDLE ASSY FRONT 08513-00040 TEST SET COVER TOP 08513-00041 COVER SIDE PERF 6-10 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 93 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-5 Front View, Internal Table 6-4 Front View, Internal Reference HP Part Number Description Designation FRONT INTERNAL 08513-60005 BOARD ASSEMBLY, FRONT PANEL 0955-0422 DIRECTIONAL COUPLER 40 GHz 2.4MM PORT 1 0955-0422 DIRECTIONAL COUPLER 40 GHz 2.4MM PORT 2 08513-80028 FUSEHOLDER 08513-80028...
  • Page 94 Replaceable Parts Table 6-4 Front View, Internal Reference HP Part Number Description Designation 08516-00010 COUPLER CLAMP 08516-00009 COUPLER SUPPORT 08516-00012 SUB PANEL 6-12 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 95 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-6 Rear View, External HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-13...
  • Page 96 Replaceable Parts 6-14 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 97 Replaceable Parts Table 6-5 Rear View, External Reference HP Part Description Designation Number REAR VIEW, EXTERNAL 08513-20031 FAN-TBAX 34-CFM 115V 50/60-HZ 1.5KVDIEL 08613-20016 GOLD NOSE CONNECTOR 5061-5394 PIN AND BEAD ASSEMBLY 08513-20017 BULKHEAD CONNECTOR 2110-0002 FUSE 2.0A 250V NTD 1.25X.25 UL 9135-0217 LINE MODULE-FILTERED 1250-0083...
  • Page 98 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-7 Detailed Views 6-16 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 99 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-8 Rear View, Internal Table 6-6 Rear View, Internal Reference HP Part Number Description Designation REAR INTERNAL 08513-20031 FAN TBAX 34-CFM 115V 50/60 HZ 1.5KVDIEL 9135-0217 LINE MODULE FILTERED 1251-2197 CONNECTOR R&P 24F 1251-2204 CONNECTOR R&P 24M 5181-0124 POWER, TRANSFORMER 08516-60006...
  • Page 100 Replaceable Parts Table 6-6 Rear View, Internal Reference HP Part Number Description Designation 08516-00003 REAR PANEL 08513-00002 TRANSFORMER BRACKET 5001-3907 LINE MODULE RETAINER CLIPS 6-18 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 101 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-9 Detailed View, Right and Left Table 7 Detailed View, Right and Left Reference HP Part Description Designation Number LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 85102-60226 CABLE ASSY LINE SWITCH 1400-0757 CLAMP CABLE .25 DIA 1-WD PVC 2200-0105 SCREW MACH 4-40 .312IN LG PAN HD POZI 2360-0115 SCREW MACH 6-32 .312IN LG PAN HD POZI 0515-1367...
  • Page 102 Replaceable Parts Table 7 Detailed View, Right and Left Reference HP Part Description Designation Number 0515-0396 SMM 4.0 10 FL PD 5020-8896 TRIM FRNT HNDL 3050-0105 WASHER FL MTLC NO.4 .125 IN ID 6-20 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 103 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-10 Miscellaneous Mechanical and Electrical Parts, Top HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-21...
  • Page 104 Replaceable Parts 6-22 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 105 Replaceable Parts Table 6-8 Miscellaneous Mechanical and Electrical Parts, Top Reference HP Part Number Description Designation MISCELLANEOUS PARTS (TOP) 0360-0031 TERMINAL CRIMP R TNG #6 22-16 AWG RED 2360-0115 SCREW MACH 6-32 .312 IN LG PAN HD POZI 2360-0333 SCREW MACH 6-32 .25-IN-LG 100 DEG. 08512-20005 RFI GASKET 08513-00001...
  • Page 106 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-11 Miscellaneous Mechanical and Electrical Parts, Bottom 6-24 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 107 Replaceable Parts HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-25...
  • Page 108 Replaceable Parts Table 6-9 Miscellaneous Mechanical and Electrical Parts, Bottom Reference HP Part Number Description Designation MISCELLANEOUS PARTS (BOTTOM) 0624-0099 SCREW TPG 4-40 .375 IN LG PAN HD POZI 0624-0100 SCREW TPG 4-40 .5 IN LG PAN HD POZI STL 2190-0011 WASHER LK INTL T NO.10 .195 IN ID 2200-0165...
  • Page 109 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-12 Motherboard Parts HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-27...
  • Page 110 Replaceable Parts 6-28 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 111 Replaceable Parts Table 6-10 Motherboard Parts Reference HP Part Number Description Designation 08513-60001 BOARD ASSEMBLY, MOTHER THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WHEN A19 IS ORDERED: A19C1, A19C2, A19C3, A19C4 A19C1 0180-2671 CAPACITOR-FXD .012F +75-10% 30VDC AL A19C2 0180-2671 CAPACITOR-FXD .012F +75-10% 30VDC AL A19C3 0180-2671 CAPACITOR-FXD .012F +75-10% 30VDC AL...
  • Page 112 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-13 Parts Unique to Option 003 6-30 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 113 Replaceable Parts HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-31...
  • Page 114 Replaceable Parts Table 6-11 Parts Unique to Option 003 Reference HP Part Numer Description Designation PARTS UNIQUE TO OPTION 003 08516-20025 CA ASSEMBLY A17 TO B2 SAMPLER 08516-20031 CA ASSEMBLY A8 TO A18 08516-60020 2.4MM 3dB ATTENUATOR 1400-1470 CABLE CLAMP 6-32 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 115 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-14 Parts Unique to Option 001 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-33...
  • Page 116 Replaceable Parts 6-34 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 117 Replaceable Parts Table 6-12 Parts Unique to Option 001 Reference HP Part Number Description Designation PARTS UNIQUE TO OPTION 001 08513-60004 BD ASSY, IF MULTIPLEXER (NEW) 08513-69004 BD ASSY, IF MULTIPLEXER (REBUILT) 08513-60121 CA AY A12J3 TO A2J1 08513-60122 CA AY A13J3 TO A2J7 08513-60123 CA AY A10J3 TO A2J4 08513-60124...
  • Page 118 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-15 Parts Unique to Option 002 6-36 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 119 Replaceable Parts HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-37...
  • Page 120 Replaceable Parts Table 6-13 Parts Unique to Option 002 Reference HP Part Number Description Designation 08516-20033 CA ASSEMBLY A8 TO A18 08516-20032 CA ASSEMBLY A18 TO A6 6-38 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 121 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-16 Parts Unique to Options 002 and 003 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-39...
  • Page 122 Replaceable Parts 6-40 HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual...
  • Page 123 Replaceable Parts Table 6-14 Parts Unique to Options 002 and 003 Reference HP Part Number Description Designation 08516-20030 CA ASSEMBLY A8 TO B2 SAMPLER HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-41...
  • Page 124 Replaceable Parts Figure 6-17 Accessories Table 6-15 Accessories Reference HP Part Number Description Designation ACCESSORIES 8120-1348 POWER CORD U.S.A. ONLY 08510-60102 TEST SET CABLE ASSEMBLY 08516-60009 CABLE ASSEMBLY, RS232 8120-3445 HP-IB CABLE ASSEMBLY 08513-60009 RF FLEX SOURCE CABLE 8710-1764 20 MM TORQUE WRENCH 90 N-CM (8 IN-LB) 08515-60003 NON-ROTATING CLAMP 8710-1770...
  • Page 125 Replaceable Parts Table 6-15 Accessories Reference HP Part Number Description Designation SPECIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION SOFTWARE 08510-10031 PROGRAM DISKS 08510-10032 DATA DISK HP 8515A S-Parameter Test Set Manual 6-43...
  • Page 126 This HP 8516A Service section consists of a wiring diagram keyed to Figure 7-1, the component location diagram of the motherboard (Al9), RF and Control Block Diagrams for the HP 8516A. Use these tools as aids to troubleshoot motherboard trace and component problems.
  • Page 127 Figure 7-1 HP 8516A Motherboard 7-2 Service HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set...
  • Page 128 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Service...
  • Page 129 Figure 7-2 HP 8516A Motherboard 7-4 Service HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set...
  • Page 130 HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set Service...

  • Page 131: Performance Tests

    Tests section of the HP 8510B System Manual. Note that the HP 8510B performance test software (supplied with the test set) is required to test the HP 8516A. Performance test results are based on the HP 8510 system, including the test set, cables, calibration kit, etc.
  • Page 132 8-2 Miscellaneous HP 8516A S-Parameter Test Set...

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