The Test Port Cable Checks - Agilent Technologies E8362C Service Manual

Tests and Adjustments
Preliminary Checks

The Test Port Cable Checks

A faulty test port cable can cause a failure in the verification test. The following checks are not required, but
are recommended to verify the performance of the test port cable.
• "Cable Return Loss Check" on page 3-13
• "Cable Insertion Loss Check" on page 3-14
• "Cable Magnitude and Phase Stability Check" on page 3-15
• "Cable Connector Repeatability Check" on page 3-17
Accessories Used in the Test Port Cable Checks
Equipment Type
Calibration kit, 3.5 mm
RF cable, 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f)
Calibration kit, 2.4 mm
RF cable, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f)
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Models Model or
Used With Part Number
E8362C 85052B
E8362C 85131C
E8363C, E8364C 85056A
E8363C, E8364C 85133C
PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
E8362C, E8363C, E836C
Alternate Model or
Part Number
85052D
85131E
85056D
85133E
Service Guide E8364-90038