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Agilent Technologies E5071A User Manual

Agilent Technologies E5071A User Manual (495 pages)

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Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 11.99 MB

Table of Contents

Safety Symbols
12
Table of Contents
17
Precautions
29
- Software Installed
  30
Overview of Functions
31
- Front Panel: Names and Functions of Parts
  32
  - Standby Switch
    33
  - LCD Screen
    33
  - ACTIVE CH/TRACE Block
    34
  - RESPONSE Block
    35
  - STIMULUS Block
    36
  - Floppy Disk Drive
    36
  - NAVIGATION Block
    37
  - ENTRY Block
    38
  - INSTR STATE Block
    39
  - 10. MKR/ANALYSIS Block
    40
  - 11. Test Port
    40
  - 12. Front USB Port
    41
  - 13. Ground Terminal
    41
- Screen Area: Names and Functions of Parts
  42
  - Menu Bar
    42
  - Data Entry Bar
    42
  - Softkey Menu Bar
    44
  - Instrument Status Bar
    46
  - Channel Window
    48
- Rear Panel: Names and Functions of Parts
  54
Setting Measurement Conditions
59
- Initializing Parameters
  60
- Setting up Channels and Traces
  61
- Stimulus Settings
  67
  - Setting Sweep Type
    67
  - Setting the Frequency Range
    67
  - Setting the Power Level
    70
  - Setting the Number of Points
    70
  - Setting the Sweep Time
    71
- Selecting Measurement Parameters
  73
  - Definition of S-Parameters
    73
  - Setting up S-Parameters
    73
- Selecting a Data Format
  74
  - Rectangular Display Formats
    74
  - Polar Format
    75
  - Smith Chart Format
    76
  - Selecting a Data Format
    77
- Setting the Scales
  78
- Setting Window Displays
  81
Calibration
85
- Measurement Errors and Their Characteristics
  86
  - Drift Errors
    86
  - Random Errors
    86
  - Systematic Errors
    87
- Calibration Types and Characteristics
  91
- OPEN/SHORT Response Calibration (Reflection Test)
  93
  - Procedure
    94
- THRU Response Calibration (Transmission Test)
  96
  - Procedure
    96
- 1-Port Calibration (Reflection Test)
  99
  - Procedure
    99
- Full 2-Port Calibration
  101
  - Procedure
    102
- Full 3-Port Calibration
  104
  - Procedure
    105
- Full 4-Port Calibration
  107
  - Procedure
    108
- Ecal (Electronic Calibration)
  110
  - 1-Port Calibration Using a 2-Port Ecal Module
    110
  - Full 2-Port Calibration Using the 2-Port Ecal Module
    111
- Full 3-Port and Full 4-Port Calibration Using the 2-Port Ecal
  113
  - Operation Method
    113
- Calibration Using 4-Port Ecal
  116
  - Operational Procedure
    116
- Changing the Calibration Kit Definition
  118
Making Measurements
129
- Setting up the Trigger and Making Measurements
  130
  - Trigger Model
    130
  - Sweep Order in each Channel
    131
  - Trigger Source
    131
  - Trigger Modes
    132
  - Setting up the Trigger and Making Measurements
    132
Data Analysis
135
Fixture Simulator
157
Analysis in Time Domain (Option 010)
183
- Overview
  184
- Transformation to Time Domain
  186
  - Flow of Measurement
    186
  - Selecting a Type
    187
  - Setting the Window
    189
  - Calculating Necessary Measurement Conditions
    190
  - Setting the Frequency Range and the Number of Points
    194
  - Setting Display Range
    194
  - Enabling Transformation Function
    195
- Deleting Unnecessary Data in Time Domain (Gating)
  196
  - Flow of Measurement
    196
  - Setting Gate Type
    196
  - Setting Gate Shape
    197
  - Setting Gate Range
    198
  - Enabling Gating Function
    199
- Characteristics of Response in Time Domain
  200
  - Masking
    200
  - Identifying Mismatch Type
    201
Data Output
203
- Saving and Recalling Instrument State
  204
  - File Compatibility in Save/Recall Operations
    204
  - Procedure
    205
- Saving/Recalling Instrument State for each Channel Into/From Memory
  208
  - Operational Procedure
    208
- Saving Trace Data to a File
  209
  - Saving Trace Data
    209
  - Saving the Screen Image to a File
    210
  - Organizing Files and Folders
    211
    
    To Open Windows Exploler
    211
    
    To Copy a File or Folder
    211
    
    To Move a File or Folder
    212
    
    To Delete a File or Folder
    212
    
    To Rename a File or Folder
    212
    
    To Format a Floppy Disk
    212
  - Using a Printer to Output the Screen Image
    213
    
    Available Printers (Supported Printers)
    213
    
    Printed/Saved Screen Image
    214
    
    Printing the Screen Image
    214
    
    Registering the Printer
    218
    
    Installing Printer Driver
    221
Limit Test
223
- Limit Test
  224
  - Concept
    224
  - Defining the Limit Line
    228
  - Turning the Limit Test ON/OFF
    232
  - Initializing the Limit Table
    232
  - Outputting the Test Result
    232
Optimizing Measurements
235
- Expanding the Dynamic Range
  236
  - Lowering the Receiver Noise Floor
    236
  - Reducing Trace Noise
    238
    
    Turning on Smoothing
    238
  - Improving the Accuracy of Phase Measurements
    240
    
    Electrical Delay
    240
    
    Port Extension
    240
    
    Phase Offset
    241
    
    Specifying the Velocity Factor
    241
  - Reduce Measurement Error in High Temperature Environments
    242
    
    Procedure
    242
  - Improving the Measurement Throughput
    243
    
    Using Fast Sweep Modes
    243
    
    Turning off the Updating of Information Displayed on the LCD Screen
    244
    
    Turning off System Error Correction
    244
  - Performing a Segment-By-Segment Sweep (Segment Sweep)
    245
    
    Concept of the Segment Sweep
    245
    
    Conditions for Setting up a Segment Sweep
    246
    
    Items that Can be Set for each Segment
    246
    
    Sweep Delay Time and Sweep Time in a Segment Sweep
    247
    
    Frequency Base Display and Order Base Display
    247
    
    Procedure
    249
Setting and Using the Control and Management Functions
255
- Setting the GPIB
  256
- Setting the Internal Clock
  257
  - Setting the Date and Time
    257
  - Setting the Date/Time Display ON/OFF
    258
- Setup for the Mouse
  259
  - Setup Step
    259
- Enable/Disable the Network Connection Function
  262
  - Operating Step
    262
- Configuring the Network
  263
- Accessing to Hard Disk of the E5070A/E5071A from an External PC Via LAN
  266
  - Enabling Access from External PC
    266
  - Accessing to Hard Disk of E5070A/E5071A from External PC
    268
- Locking the Front Keys, Keyboard, And/Or Mouse (Touch Screen)
  269
  - Locking the Front Keys, Keyboard, And/Or Mouse
    269
- Setting the Beeper (Built-In Speaker)
  270
  - Setting the Operation Complete Beeper
    270
  - Setting the Warning Beeper
    270
- Turning off the LCD Screen Backlight
  271
- Checking the Product Information
  272
  - Checking the Serial Number
    272
  - Checking the Firmware Revision
    272
- System Recovery
  273
  - Notes on Executing System Recovery
    273
  - Procedure to Execute System Recovery
    273
- Calibration of the Touch Screen
  276
Controlling E5091A
277
- Connecting E5070A/E5071A and E5091A
  278
  - Required Devices
    278
  - Powering on
    279
- Setting E5091A
  280
  - Selecting ID for E5091A
    280
  - Assigning Test Ports
    281
  - Displaying the E5091A Property
    281
  - Setting Control Line
    282
  - Enabling Control of E5091A
    283
- Calibration
  284
  - Operational Procedure
    284
- Performing Measurement
  285
  - Trigger State and Switching the Setting of the E5091A
    285
  - Operation
    285
- Connecting Two E5091As
  286
Measurement Examples
287
- Measuring the SAW Bandpass Filter Using the Segment Sweep
  288
  - Evaluation Steps
    288
  - Determine the Segment Sweep Conditions
    288
  - Create a Segment Sweep Table
    290
  - Select the Segment Sweep as the Sweep Type
    292
  - Execute the Calibration
    292
  - Connect the DUT
    292
  - Execute the Measurement
    293
  - Define the Setup for Display
    293
  - Evaluating a Duplexer
    295
    
    Evaluation Steps
    295
    
    Determine the Segment Sweep Conditions
    295
    
    Create a Segment Sweep Table
    296
    
    Select the Segment Sweep as the Sweep Type
    297
    
    Execute the Calibration
    297
    
    Connect the DUT
    300
    
    Define the Setup for Display
    300
    
    Execute the Measurement
    301
    
    Define the Setup for the Segment Display and Scale
    301
    
    Analyze the Parameters
    302
    
    10. Define the Setup for a Limit Table
    304
    
    Execute the Limit Test
    307
  - Measuring the Deviation from a Linear Phase
    310
    
    Evaluation Steps
    310
    
    Connect the DUT
    310
    
    Define the Measurement Conditions
    311
    
    Execute the Calibration
    311
    
    Connect the DUT and Execute the Auto Scale
    312
    
    Specify the Electrical Delay
    312
    
    Measure the Deviation from a Linear Phase
    313
  - Measuring an Unbalanced and Balanced Bandpass Filter
    315
    
    Evaluation Steps
    315
    
    Connecting the DUT
    316
    
    Setting the Measuring Conditions
    316
    
    Performing a Calibration
    317
    
    Setting a Balance Conversion Topology
    318
    
    Selecting Measurement Parameters
    319
    
    Extending the Calibration Plane (Removing the Cause of Error)
    320
    
    Setting the Port Reference Impedances
    321
    
    Adding a Matching Circuit
    322
  - Measuring Parameters with Cable
    324
    
    Overview of Evaluation Procedure
    324
    
    Setting the Measurement Conditions
    324
    
    Executing Calibration
    324
    
    Connecting the DUT
    325
    
    Auto Scale
    325
    
    Setting the Time Domain Function
    326
  - Evaluating Transmission Characteristics of a Front End Module
    327
  - Overview of Evaluation Procedure
    327
  - Determining Measurement Conditions
    328
  - Setting Channel Window Allocation
    328
  - Setting the Test Ports
    328
  - Setting Control Line
    329
  - Setting Sweep Conditions
    329
  - Setting Balance Conversion Topology
    330
  - Selecting Measurement Parameter
    330
  - Executing Calibration
    330
  - Connecting DUT
    332
  - Executing Measurement
    332
Specifications and Supplemental Information
335
- Definitions
  336
- Corrected System Performance
  337
- Uncorrected System Performance
  342
- Test Port Output (Source)
  343
- Test Port Input
  345
- General Information
  349
- Measurement Throughput Summary
  354
- Measurement Capabilities
  357
- Source Control
  358
- Trace Functions
  358
- Data Accuracy Enhancement
  359
- Storage
  360
- System Capabilities
  360
- Automation
  361
Measurement Accessories
363
- Test Port Cables
  364
  - N6314A 50 W N Type RF Cable (300 Khz ~ 9 Ghz)
    364
  - N6315A 50 W N Type RF Cable (300 Khz ~ 9 Ghz)
    364
- Calibration Kits
  365
  - For Devices with N Type Connectors
    365
  - For Devices with 3.5 MM (SMA) Connectors
    367
- Adaptors
  370
- System Accessories
  371
  - System Racks and Cases
    371
  - GP-IB Cables
    371
Information on Maintenance
373
- Backing up the Data
  374
  - Making Backup Files
    374
- Cleaning this Instrument
  375
Manual Changes
379
- Manual Changes
  380
  - Change 1
    381
Troubleshooting
383
- Troubleshooting
  384
  - Troubleshooting During Startup
    384
  - Troubleshooting During Operation
    384
  - Troubleshooting for External Devices
    387
  - Error Messages
    388
    
    Warning Message
    398
List of Default Values
399
- List of Default Values, Save/Recall Settings, and Backup Settings
  400
Softkey Functions
411
- E5070A/E5071A Menu (Top Menu)
  412
- Analysis Menu
  413
- Average Menu
  421
- Calibration Menu
  422
- Display Menu
  432
- Format Menu
  436
- Macro Setup Menu
  437
- Marker Menu
  438
- Marker Function Menu
  440
- Marker Search Menu
  441
- Measurement Menu
  443
- Measurement Menu (Balance Measurement, SE-Bal)
  444
- Measurement Menu (Balanced Measurement, Bal-Bal)
  445
- Measurement Menu (Balanced Measurement, SE-SE-Bal)
  447
- Preset Menu
  449
- Save/Recall Menu
  450
- Scale Menu
  452
- Stimulus Menu
  453
- Sweep Setup Menu
  454
- System Menu
  456
- Trigger Menu
  460
General Principles of Operation
461
- System Description
  462
  - Synthesized Source
    462
  - Source Switcher
    463
  - Signal Separator
    463
  - Receiver
    463
- Data Processing
  464
  - Adc
    464
  - Digital Filter
    464
  - IF Range Correction
    465
  - Ratio Calculation
    465
  - Port Characteristics Correction
    465
  - Sweep Averaging
    465
  - Raw Data Array
    465
  - Error Correction/Error Correction Coefficient Array
    465
  - Port Extension
    465
  - Fixture Simulator
    465
  - Corrected Data Array
    465
  - Corrected Memory Array
    466
  - Data Math
    466
  - Electrical Delay/Phase Offset
    466
  - Data Format/Group Delay
    466
  - Smoothing
    466
  - Formatted Data Array/Formatted Memory Array
    466
  - Offset/Scale
    466
  - Display
    466
Replacing the 8753ES with the E5070A/E5071A
467
- Important Functional Differences
  468
  - Channel and Trace Concepts
    468
  - Measurement Parameters
    468
  - Test Port Output Ranges
    468
  - Sweep Function
    469
  - Calibration
    470
  - Trigger System
    471
  - Data Flow
    472
  - Reading/Writing Data
    474
  - Screen Display and Marker Functions
    474
  - Math Operation Functions on Traces
    474
  - Device Test Functions
    475
  - Analytical Functions
    475
  - Save/Recall
    475
  - Test Sequence Program
    475
  - Outputting to a Printer/Plotter
    475
  - GPIB Interface
    476
  - LAN Interface
    476
  - Other Functions
    476
- Comparing Functions
  477

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