Receiver Calibration Adjustment - Agilent Technologies E8362C Service Manual

PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
E8362C, E8363C, E836C

Receiver Calibration Adjustment

The receiver calibration is used to adjust the network analyzer receivers for a flat response across its full
frequency range:
1. A power meter/sensor is connected to Port 1, as shown in
flatness.
2. A cable is inserted between the power sensor and the test port, as shown in
reference for the cable.
3. The same cable is connected between the two test ports, as shown in
1 is used to adjust the "B" receiver at Port 2.
The adjustment is repeated using a signal from Port 2 to adjust the "A" receiver at Port 1.
Data obtained during this adjustment are stored in the mxcalfile_pxx files on the hard disk drive (where xx is
a 1 or 2 digit number). The data are used in subsequent measurements.
If the hard disk drive is replaced, these mxcalfile_pxx files will be lost. Therefore, they should be backed up
(saved on a USB drive) so that they can be restored. If using multiple disk drives (e.g. classified and general
usage), then these files must be replaced on each individual disk drive.
These files can be recreated by performing another receiver calibration adjustment.
Equipment Used for the Receiver Calibration Adjustment
Equipment Type
Power meter
Power sensor, 3.5 mm
Adapter, 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f)
RF Cable, 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f)
Power sensor, 2.4 mm
Adapter, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f)
RF Cable, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f)
Procedure
1. Connect the equipment as shown in
and the power meter.
2. On the System menu, point to Service, Adjustments, and then click Receiver Calibration.
3. Ensure the GPIB settings are correct.
4. Click Calibrate, and then follow the instructions as they are displayed.
Service Guide E8364-90038
Figure
Models Model or
Used With Part Number
All E4418B/E4419B
E8362C E4413A
E8362C 83059B
E8362C 85131C
E8363C, E8364C 8487A
E8363C, E8364C 11900B
E8363C, E8364C 85133C
Figure 3-22. Connect a GPIB cable between the network analyzer
Tests and Adjustments
3-22, to establish a reference for
Figure 3-23, to establish a
Figure 3-24, and a signal from Port
Alternate Model Part
Number
E4418A/E4419A
8485A
85052-60012
85131E
None
85056-60007
85133E
Adjustments
3-47