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Keysight V3080A Getting Started Manual

Keysight V3080A Getting Started Manual

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V3080A Vector Signal Generator
Frequency Extender
This manual provides documentation for the V3080A used with M9484C running the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
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  • Page 1 V3080A Vector Signal Generator Frequency Extender This manual provides documentation for the V3080A used with M9484C running the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. GETTING STARTED GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Notices documentation. No additional KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT government requirements beyond WITH WARRANTY TERMS those set forth in the EULA shall © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2024 COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS apply, except to the extent that...
  • Page 4 URLs, according to the name of your product: keysight.com/find/v3080a To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/MyKeysight Information on preventing damage can be found at: http://www.keysight.com/find/PreventingInstrumentRepair...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Unpack, Inspect and Verify Box Contents Initial Inspection Standard Shipping Items Optional Accessories Additional Tools Required Shipping Problems Set up the V3080A with the M9484C VXG Signal Generator Prerequisites Attach Baseplate to V3080A Connect the V3080A to M9484C Exit M9484C Configure Software Settings for V3080A...
  • Page 6 Regulatory Information Regulatory Markings Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC Connector Care Visual Inspection Connector Contacts Making Connections Cleaning Connectors Returning a V3080A Frequency Extender for Service Contacting Keysight Shipping your product to Keysight for service or repair...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    “Overview” on page 8 “Unpack, Inspect and Verify Box Contents” on page 10 “Optional Accessories” on page 12 “Set up the V3080A with the M9484C VXG Signal Generator” on page 15 “Verify Operation” on page 22 “Using the Security Lock” on page 27 “Specifications”...

  • Page 8: Overview

    9 kHz to 52.8 GHz through the V3080A 1 mm connector. For this reason, max output power below 52.8 GHz will be directly related to the combined insertion loss of the cables plus bypass path.
  • Page 9 Quick Start Overview Figure 1-2 Frequency Extender Rear View V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 10: Unpack, Inspect And Verify Box Contents

    Inspect the shipping container and the cushioning material for signs of stress. Retain the shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the instrument to another location or to Keysight Technologies for service. Figure 1-3 Transit Case To access the bottom level, remove the top cushion that holds the instrument by lifting up on the corner cutouts provided.
  • Page 11 V3080-60004 Interconnect cable Cable assy, integrated 3 cable bundle, 2 m V3080-60006 harness Security lock Clamps around the input connector and ruggedized adapter to V3050-60006 prevent theft of the ruggedized adapter. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    Quick Start Unpack, Inspect and Verify Box Contents Optional Accessories Only Keysight approved accessories shall be used. Description Product Number Additional Cable assy, integrated 3 cable bundle, 1 m V3080A-1RM Additional Cable assy, integrated 3 cable bundle, 2 m V3080A-7RM...

  • Page 13: Additional Tools Required

    Additional Tools Required — 5/16, 8-in-lb torque wrench for instrument cable connections — 2.0 mm hex wrench for attaching the baseplate to the V3080A — 2.5 mm hex ball driver (or a 3/32 hex ball driver) for the security lock...

  • Page 14: Shipping Problems

    — Contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. — If you must return the frequency extender to Keysight Technologies, use the original (or comparable) shipping materials. See “Returning a V3080A Frequency Extender for Service” on page...

  • Page 15: Set Up The V3080A With The M9484C Vxg Signal Generator

    Prerequisites 1. The M9484C (host) must have Option AL2 (M9484C-AL2) installed. V3080A requires an M9484C with option AL2 and 532, 544, or 554. If option 532 or 544 are selected, settable frequency will stop at the specified maximum frequency for that option and resume at 52.8 GHz when the V3080A is connected.

  • Page 16: Attach Baseplate To V3080A

    Attach the Baseplate to the V3080A using the four screws supplied in the case. The screws go through the bottom of the baseplate into the holes in the bottom of the V3080A. A 2.0 mm hex wrench (not included in the shipment) is required. Hand tighten the screws. Do not over torque.

  • Page 17: Connect The V3080A To M9484C

    Connect the 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter to the M9484C LO 1 or LO 2. For a dual channel VXG, you can add a V3080A to either channel 1 or channel 2, or use two V3080As for two channels.
  • Page 18 Once you have made all cable connections, verify that the two LEDs on the front of the V3080A are green. If the V3080A does not power on (LEDs green), the USB-C cable may not be plugged into the M9484C correctly. Turn the USB-C connector 180 degrees, and verify the LEDs are green.

  • Page 19: Exit M9484C

    Figure 1-10 Two V3080As Connected to a 2-Channel M9484C VXG The outer surfaces of the V3080A can become hot during use. Use caution when handling the units. It is recommended to power down the unit to allow the heat to dissipate prior to handling.

  • Page 20: Configure Software Settings For V3080A

    M9484C VXG automatically configures the instrument's settings for the V3080A. However, the characteristics of the cable used to provide the IF to the V3080A must be entered into the instrument’s software. To do this, you need to select the appropriate IF cable used for V3080A connection in the M9484C software GUI.
  • Page 21 Quick Start Set up the V3080A with the M9484C VXG Signal Generator If the selected .s2p file does not match the characteristics of the utilized cable, inaccurate corrections will be applied. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 22: Verify Operation

    Refer to the for setup V3050A Startup Guide instructions. For this example, connect the V3080A RF Out to the V3050A RF In with a 1 mm cable. Use care when connecting this cable. Refer to “Making Connections” on page...
  • Page 23 65 GHz and Span to 200 MHz. 3. Select the Marker menu and select Peak Search. Verify the peak power is approximately -10 dBm. Repeat the above procedure at other frequencies of your V3080A. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 24: Measure A Modulated Waveform

    For all other option configurations, continue to the next step. 2. In the Vector Modulation Signal Setup, select the Mode dropdown and set to Waveform File. 3. In the left panel, select the Waveform File tab. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 25 Quick Start Verify Operation 4. Use File Select to navigate to: D:\Users\Instrument\Documents\Keysight\PathWave \SignalGenerator\Examples and choose 5G_100MHz_1CC_FR1.wfm, then Select. 5. Select the General tab and Enable to turn on the waveform. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 26 Quick Start Verify Operation Verify that modulation has been enabled by observing the 100 MHz waveform. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 27: Using The Security Lock

    Figure 1-11 Security Lock Installation To use the security lock: 1. Torque the V3080A test port and the ruggedized adapter to 10-in-lb using the supplied double-ended torque wrench. 2. Fit the security lock around the connection, and tighten the security lock with a 2.5 mm hex ball driver.
  • Page 28 DUT connector. It is very important to use the open end wrench to prevent the ruggedized adapter from spinning. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Quick Start Specifications Specifications Refer to the M9484C and V3080A Vector Signal Generator Frequency Extender data sheet, part number 3121-1037EN. General Description Specification Input Power Max. +18 dBm (63 mW), CW or pulsed 0 VDC 2-channel VXG Requires 220/240 VAC...

  • Page 30: Environmental Specifications

    Quick Start Specifications Environmental Specifications The V3080A Vector Signal Generator Frequency Extender is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The table below shows the general environmental requirements for this instrument. Environmental Condition Requirement Temperature Operating condition, 0 °C to 40 °C Storage condition, –40 °C to 70 °C...

  • Page 31: Led Definition

    Quick Start LED Definition LED Definition The V3080A has two LEDs; Status and IF Out that signal the state of the V3080A Frequency Extender. See the table below for information on how to interpret the LEDs. Table 1-1 Troubleshooting Procedure...
  • Page 32 Quick Start LED Definition V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 33: Safety And Maintenance Information

    “Environmental and Regulatory Information” on page 38 “Connector Care” on page 42 “Returning a V3080A Frequency Extender for Service” on page 52 No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.

  • Page 34: Esd Information

    1 megohm of isolation from ground. These techniques for a static-safe workstation should not be used when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts. Figure 2-1 Example of a Static-Safe Workstation V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 35: Handling Of Electronic Components And Esd

    For Additional Information about ESD For more information about preventing ESD damage, contact the Electrical Over Stress/Electrostatic Discharge (EOS/ESD) Association, Inc. The ESD standards developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 36: Warnings And Cautions

    Do not attempt to clean internally. The outer surfaces of the V3080A can become hot during use. Use caution when handling the units. It is recommended to power down the unit to allow the heat to dissipate prior to handling.
  • Page 37 Safety and Maintenance Information Warnings and Cautions The V3080A is intended to be used in the normal upright position only. The unit includes ventilation openings at the front and top sides. Do not block or impede airflow to these areas. Doing so could cause damage to the device.

  • Page 38: Environmental And Regulatory Information

    Environmental and Regulatory Information Environmental Information Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight 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, altitude and power line conditions.

  • Page 39: Regulatory Markings

    This symbol indicates Frame or chassis Terminal. This symbol indicates the presence of a Laser device. This symbol indicates the surface can be hot. This symbol indicates the product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 40 ISM GRP 1-A Class A indicates that this is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product. The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicable to our product. ccr.keysight@keysight.com China Restricted Substance Product Label. The EPUP (environmental protection use...

  • Page 41: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive 2002/96/Ec

    “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product. The affixed product label is as shown below. Do not dispose in domestic household waste. To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Keysight Service Center, or visit http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml for more information.

  • Page 42: Connector Care

    Inspect the connector contacts for integrity. It is necessary to use good lighting (such as a halogen task light) to see the contacts. Notice the location of the cross hairs in relationship to the center of the figures. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 43 Refer to the following for visual guidelines when evaluating the contact integrity of a connector. Concentricity The following examples show the concentricity of both the male and female 1.0 mm connectors: Female connector: Male Connector: V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 44: Making Connections

    Do not twist one connector into the other (like inserting a light bulb). This happens when you turn the device body, rather than the connector nut. Major damage to the center conductor and the outer conductor can occur if the device body is twisted. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 45 Figure 2-3 shows the torque specification for the two connection threads on the V3080A Output port connector. Two wrenches must be used to avoid stress on cables. Figure 2-3 Torque Specification for Output Port Threads V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 46 Ruggedized adapter: —1 mm to 1.00 mm Y1900B/C/D adapter This adapter can be connected to the V3080A Output port. Due to the physical requirements needed to obtain high performance, the geometry of these, as well as all, 1 mm connectors, demands special care to avoid expensive damage as explained in this document.
  • Page 47 Tighten the connection just to the torque wrench "break" point as shown in Figure 2-5. Do not tighten the connection further. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 48 Applying Torque For the 1 mm Output Port connector, use the dual torque wrench. For matching non-ruggedized connectors using the inner threads, to the V3080A, use the 4 lb-in torque wrench. Two wrenches must be used to avoid stress on semi-rigid cables.
  • Page 49 8 mm open end wrench. On the ruggedized adapter, connect the 8 mm wrench on the flats that are adjacent to the knurled ring. Figure 2-6 Wrenches Positioned on Correct Flats V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 50 Never apply in excess of 4 lb-in of torque to the V3080A Output port inner threads.

  • Page 51: Cleaning Connectors

    4. Gently wipe connecting surfaces with the end of the cleaning swab. 5. Blow dry with compressed air. 6. Inspect and repeat cleaning procedure if necessary. V3080A Frequency Extender Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 52: Returning A V3080A Frequency Extender For Service

    Keysight office are available on the Web at: https://www.keysight.com/find/assist If you do not have access to the Internet, contact your Keysight representative. In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the Keysight product by its model number and full serial number. With this information, the Keysight representative can determine the warranty status of your unit.
  • Page 53 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2024 Edition 1, March 2024 V3080-90001 www.keysight.com...

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