Agilent Technologies E8362C Service Manual page 119

PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
E8362C, E8363C, E8364C
Checking Port 2 Power (B Signal)
The object of this check is to verify the power of the B signal across the entire frequency range. Perform this
test if there is an observed problem only with the channel B trace. The ten second sweep is slow enough to
allow you to observe the output power on the power meter as the sweep occurs.
1. Connect the power sensor to Port 2.
2. Observe the power reading on the power meter as the sweep occurs on the analyzer.
3. The measured output power on the power meter should be within -12 dBm ±4 dB for E836xB with no
options or -17 dBm ±4 dB for E836xB with options, over the entire frequency range.
Checking the Signal through the Signal Separation Path
For all of the following checks, refer to the block diagrams at the end of this chapter and to:
• "Bottom Assemblies, No Options" on page 6-22
• "Bottom Assemblies, Option UNL" on page 6-26
UNL/014/016/080/081" on page 6-60
Port 1 trace loss in the signal separation group is due to one or more of the following assemblies being
defective:
• A22 switch splitter
• A25 test port 1 coupler
• A36 60-dB step attenuator (Option UNL)
• A38 bias tee (Option UNL)
Port 2 trace loss in the signal separation group is due to one or more of the following assemblies being
defective:
• A22 switch splitter
• A26 test port 2 coupler
• A37 60-dB step attenuator (Option UNL)
• A39 bias tee (Option UNL)
Equipment Used for These Tests
Equipment Type
Spectrum analyzer
1. Must be capable of measuring a signal at 1 GHz.
To determine which assembly is defective, check the signal at each available measurement point in the
signal path from the A22 switch splitter to the test port coupler.
For Port 1 measurements, set the network analyzer for an S
For Port 2 measurements, set the network analyzer for an S
Perform the following checks in the order presented.
Service Guide E8364-90038
and
thru "Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Options
(as required)
Models Model or
Used With Part Number
All 8565E
measurement with a CW frequency of 1GHz.
11
measurement with a CW frequency of 1 GHz.
22
Troubleshooting
Measurement System Troubleshooting
Alternate Model or Part
Number
1
856xE
4-39