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- Page 1 Agilent N5500A Phase Noise Test Set Hardware Reference First edition, June 2004 Agilent Technologies...
- Page 2 Notices Manual Part Number © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2004 agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or disclosure of Software is No part of this manual may be reproduced N5500-90001 subject to Agilent Technologies’ standard in any form or by any means (including commercial license terms, and non-DOD electronic storage and retrieval or transla- Edition...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
50 kHz-1600 MHz (REF INPUT) 1.2 - 26.5 GHz (REF INPUT) ACT (STATUS) ANALYZER: <100 kHz (PHASE DET OUTPUT) ANALYZER: <100 MHz (PHASE DET OUTPUT) ERR (STATUS) FROM DOWNCONVERTER LSN (GPIB) MONITOR (PHASE DET OUTPUT) NOISE (INPUT) Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... - Page 4 RMT (GPIB) SIGNAL (INPUT) SRQ (GPIB) TLK (GPIB) TUNE VOLTAGE µW SIGNAL Rear-Panel Connectors (All Options) Figure 5. N5500A Rear Panel CHIRP SOURCE IN GPIB MULTIPLEXER OUT Power Connector (~ LINE) TRACK GEN IN TUNE VOLTAGE OUT Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference...
- Page 5 Connector wear and damage SMA connector precautions Cleaning procedure Table 14. Cleaning Supplies Available from Agilent General Procedures and Techniques Figure 9. GPIB, 3.5 mm, Type-N, power sensor, and BNC connectors Connector removal Instrument Removal Half-Rack-Width instrument Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference...
- Page 6 Figure 10. Instrument lock links, front and rear Benchtop instrument To remove an instrument from a benchtop system 44 Instrument installation Half-Rack-Width instrument To install the instrument in a rack 45 Benchtop instrument To install an instrument in a benchtop system 46 Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference...
- Page 7 N5500A Phase Noise Test Set Hardware Reference General Information N5500A Overview N5500A with Option 001 N5500A with Option 201 Agilent Technologies...
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Page 8: General Information
General Information N5500A Overview The Agilent N5500A Phase Noise Test Set is part of the E5505A Phase Noise Measurement System. The N5500A performs phase noise measurements with the addition of baseband analyzers and software. Carrier frequencies range from 50 kHz to 1.6 GHz with offset frequencies of 0.01 Hz to 100 MHz. -
Page 9: N5500A With Option 001
26.5 GHz. The microwave phase detector frequency ranges from 1.2 GHz to 26.5 GHz. The microwave phase detector input power at the µW SIGNAL input ranges from 0 to +5 dBm and +7 to +10 dBm at the REF INPUT connections. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... - Page 10 General Information Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference...
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Page 11: Front And Rear Panel Interfaces
N5500A Phase Noise Test Set Hardware Reference Front and Rear Panel Interfaces Standard Front-Panel Interfaces Option 001 Front-Panel Interfaces Option 201 Front-Panel Interfaces Rear-Panel Connectors (All Options) Agilent Technologies... -
Page 12: Standard Front-Panel Interfaces
• Level range: +15 to +23 dBm • Frequency: 50 kHz to 1600 MHz Characteristics • Input impedance: 50 Ω nominal • AC coupled: +15 VDC Max ACT (STATUS) This LED is not used for phase noise measurement. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 13: Analyzer: <100 Khz (Phase Det Output)
• AM noise measurements using an external AM detector • Baseband noise measurements (using a DC block). The input bypasses all of the internal phase detectors and routes the signal directly to the input filters and low noise amplifiers. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 14: Out Of Lock
SIGNAL (INPUT) This connector accepts the input (device under test) signal. Limits • Frequency: 50 kHz to 1600 MHz Characteristics Characteristics • Input impedance: 50 Ω Nominal • AM noise: dc coupled to 50 Ω load Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 15: Srq (Gpib)
The talk indicator LED illuminates when the system addresses the instrument to talk. TUNE VOLTAGE The signal at this connector is the ouput to the VCO’s (voltage controlled oscillator’s) tune port connector. Characteristics • Input impedance: 50 Ω, 20 mA max Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 16: Option 001 Front-Panel Interfaces
This connector is a reference signal input to the RF phase detectors. Limits • Level range: +15 to +23 dBm • Frequency: 50 kHz to 1600 MHz Characteristics • Input impedance: 50 Ω nominal • AC coupled: +15 VDC Max Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 17: 26.5 Ghz (Ref Input)
The signal at this connector is the input from the downconverter’s IF output connector. The From Downconverter connector, along with the To Downconverter connector, is used to insert a downconverter in the signal path. LSN (GPIB) The listen LED illuminates when the system addresses the instrument to listen. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 18: Monitor (Phase Det Output)
This switch puts the instrument in active operation or standby mode. It is a standby switch and not a LINE switch. The detachable power cord is the test set’s disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument or system. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 19: Rf Analyzer (Phase Det Output)
• Internal AM detector: 0 to +20 dBm • Downconverters: • N5507A/70427A: 0 to +30 dBm • N5502A/70422A: +5 to +15 dBm Characteristics • Input impedance: 50 Ω Nominal • AM noise: dc coupled to 50 Ω load Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 20: Srq (Gpib)
Downconverter connector, is used to insert a downconverter in the signal path. TUNE VOLTAGE The signal at this connector is the ouput to the VCO’s (voltage controlled oscillator’s) tune port connector. Characteristics • Input impedance: 50 Ω, 20 mA max Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 21: Option 201 Front-Panel Interfaces
This connector is a reference signal input to the RF phase detectors. Limits • Level range: +15 to +23 dBm • Frequency: 50 kHz to 1600 MHz Characteristics • Input impedance: 50 Ω nominal • AC coupled: +15 VDC Max Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 22: 26.5 Ghz (Ref Input)
Characteristics • The source impedance is 50 Ω, but the port is intended to drive a load impedance much greater than 50 Ω. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 23: Noise (Input)
The RF analyzer output can be internally switched between the baseband output and the IF output. Characteristics • Output impedance: 50 Ω RMT (GPIB) The remote indicator LED illuminates when the instrument is enabled for GPIB control. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 24: Signal (Input)
µW SIGNAL This connector accepts the microwave input (device under test) signal. Limits and characteristics • Level range (microwave phase detector): 0 to +5 dBm • Frequency: 1.2 to 26.5 GHz • Input impedance: 50 Ω, nominal Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 25: Rear-Panel Connectors (All Options)
MULTIPLEXER OUT The signal at this connector is the voltage measured by the internal voltmeter and is used for factory troubleshooting purposes. Characteristics • Output level range: +/–10 V • Output impedance: 1 k Ω Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 26: Power Connector (~ Line)
This connector accepts the signal from the tracking generator of a baseband analyzer. TUNE VOLTAGE OUT The signal at this connector is the ouput to the VCO’s tune port connector. This Tune Voltage Output port is the default at power-up. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... - Page 27 N5500A Phase Noise Test Set Hardware Reference Technical Data Specifications System Phase Noise and Spurious Responses Phase Detector Input Ports Noise Floor Specifications Agilent Technologies...
- Page 28 The N5500A has low susceptibility to RFI and mechanical vibration. Care must be exercised, NO T E however, in making measurements in high RFI or mechanical vibration environments as spurious signals may be induced in the instrument. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference...
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Page 29: Power Requirements
• 47 to 63 Hz • Internal fuse: 5 A, 250 V Fuse The instrument’s AC line cable has a replaceable fuse with the following characteristics: • 3.15 A, 250 V, time delayed • Agilent part number: 2110-1124 Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 30: System Phase Noise And Spurious Responses
+10 dB. Applying the +10 dB degradation to Figure 6 increases the system’s maximum noise level at 10 kHz offset frequencies from -170 to -160 dBc/Hz. The specified maximum spurious signal level also increases from -112 to -102 dBc at all offset frequencies. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... - Page 31 Results of decreased input on the RF phase detector R-Ports 1.2 GHz to 26.5 GHz phase detector amplitude range R input signal level (dBm) n5500a_microwave_phase_det 17 Apr 04 rev 1 Figure 8 Results of decreased input on the microwave phase detector R-ports Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference...
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Page 32: Phase Detector Input Ports
0 dBm to +5 dBm RF Input with Option 001 0 dBm to +30 dBm 0 dBm to +30 dBm 0 dBm to +30 dBm Signal Input (L port) +15 dBm to +23 dBm +7 dBm to +10 dBm Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 33: Noise Floor Specifications
–147 –157 –167 –177 –177 –177 –177 –177 –77 –107 –119 Typical Table 12 AM detector accuracy Frequency Range Offset from Carrier .01 Hz to 1 MHz ±3 dB 1 MHz to 100 MHz ±5 dB Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... - Page 34 Technical Data Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference...
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Page 35: Preventive Maintenance
N5500A Phase Noise Test Set Hardware Reference Preventive Maintenance Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF Connectors General Procedures and Techniques Instrument Removal Instrument installation Agilent Technologies... -
Page 36: Using, Inspecting, And Cleaning Rf Connectors
To extend the life of your cables or connectors: • Avoid repeated bending of cables—a single sharp bend can ruin a cable instantly. • Avoid repeated connection and disconnection of cable connectors. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 37: Proper Connector Torque
(such as discoloration or roughness). Visible wear can affect measurement accuracy and repeatability. Discard or repair any device with a damaged connector. A bad connector can ruin a good connector on the first mating. A magnifying glass or jeweler’s loupe is useful during inspection. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 38: Sma Connector Precautions
This may take up to three days. If you attach that connector to another device it can take much longer for trapped alcohol to evaporate. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... - Page 39 If flammable cleaning materials are used, the material should not be stored, or WARN IN G left open in the area of the equipment. Adequate ventilation should be assured to prevent the combustion of fumes, or vapors. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference...
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Page 40: General Procedures And Techniques
Read this section before attempting to remove or install an instrument! Each connector type may have unique considerations. Always use care when working with system cables and instruments. GPIB Type Connector Figure 9 GPIB, 3.5 mm, Type-N, power sensor, and BNC connectors Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 41: Connector Removal
3.5 mm connectors with a silver hex nut All other semirigid cable connectors use a silver-colored nut that can be turned. To remove this type of connector, turn the silver nut counter-clockwise with a 5/16 inch wrench. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... - Page 42 Semirigid cables are not intended to be bent outside of the factory. An accidental bend that is slight or gradual may be straightened carefully by hand. Semirigid cables that are crimped will affect system performance and must be replaced. Do not attempt to straighten a crimped semirigid cable. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference...
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Page 43: Instrument Removal
• 9 Store the “partner” instrument and lock links Only install the instruments as a pair; while the selected instrument is out of the rack. individual installation is not secure. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 44: Benchtop Instrument
2 Unplug the selected instrument’s power cord from the AC power supply. • 3 Remove the power cord and other cables Note the location of cables for re-installation. from the front and rear of the instrument. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 45: Instrument Installation
6 Confirm that the instrument is turned off. 7 Connect the appropriate cables to the instruments (front and rear), including the power cords. • 8 Power on the system. For details, see the system installation guide or system user’s guide. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... -
Page 46: Benchtop Instrument
4 Power on the system. For details, see the system installation guide or system user’s guide. • 5 Set the instrument GPIB address, if For procedures, see the system installation necessary. guide or system user’s guide. Agilent N5500A Hardware Reference... - Page 47 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2004 Edition 1, June 2004 N5500-90001 www.keysight.com...