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Keysight Technologies N5511A User Manual (369 pages)

Phase Noise Test System

Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 14 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Getting Started

13
- Introduction
  14
- Documentation Map
  15
- Additional Documentation
  16
- System Overview
  17
2 Introduction

21
- Introducing the GUI
  22
- Designing to Meet Your Needs
  24
  - Beginning
    24
- N5511A Operation: a Guided Tour
  25
  - Required Equipment
    25
  - How to Begin
    25
- Powering the System on
  26
  - To Power on a Racked System
    26
- Starting the Measurement Software
  27
  - Verify License Key Is Installed
    29
- Powering the System off
  30
3 Phase Noise Basics

31
- What Is Phase Noise
  32
  - Ideal Vs Real Word Signals
    33
  - Phase Terms
    34
4 Expanding Your Measurement Experience

40
- GUI Features
  40
  - Viewing Markers
    40
  - Display Preferences
    41
  - Omitting Spurs
    43
  - Displaying the Parameter Summary
    45
  - Exporting Measurement Results
    47
  - Saving Measurement State
    51
  - Recall Measurement State
    51
  - Measurement Preferences
    52
  - Toolbar
    53
5 Absolute Measurement Fundamentals

55
- The Phase-Lock-Loop Technique
  56
  - Single Channel
    56
  - Dual Channel
    58
- The Phase-Lock Loop Circuit
  60
- What Sets the Measurement Noise Floor
  63
  - The System Noise Floor
    63
  - The Noise Level of the Reference Source
    64
- Selecting a Reference (Single Channel)
  65
  - Using a Similar Device
    65
  - Using a Signal Generator
    65
- Selecting a Reference (Dual Channel)
  66
- Tuning Requirements
  69
- Estimating the Tuning Constant
  71
- Tracking Frequency Drift
  72
  - Evaluating Beat Note Drift
    73
- Changing the PTR
  74
  - The Tuning Qualifications
    75
- Minimizing Injection Locking
  76
  - Adding Isolation
    76
  - Increasing the PLL Bandwidth
    77
- Inserting a Device
  79
  - An Attenuator
    79
  - An Amplifier
    80
- Evaluating Noise above the Small Angle Line
  82
  - Determining the Phase-Lock-Loop Bandwidth
    82
- Calibration
  86
  - Overview
    86
  - Measured Beat Note
    87
  - Single-Sided Spur
    91
  - Double-Sided Spur
    95
6 Absolute Measurement Examples

97
- Example Overviews
  98
- Input Ports
  99
- Single Channel Measurement
  100
  - Required Equipment
    100
  - Test Setup
    101
  - Configuring Equipment
    102
  - Measurement Procedure
    103
- Dual Channel (EFC)
  117
  - Required Equipment
    117
  - Test Setup
    118
  - Configuring Equipment
    120
  - Measurement Procedure
    121
- Dual Channel (DCFM)
  134
  - Required Equipment
    134
  - Test Setup
    134
  - Configuring Equipment
    136
  - Measurement Procedure
    137
- OCXO Dual Channel Measurement
  150
  - Required Equipment
    150
  - Test Setup
    151
  - Configuring Equipment
    153
  - Measurement Procedure
    154
7 Residual and Additive Noise Measurement Fundamentals

168
- What Is Residual Noise
  168
  - The Noise Mechanisms
    168
  - Fundamental Measurement Technique
    170
  - Assumptions
    172
- Frequency Translation Devices
  173
- Calibrating the Measurement
  175
  - User Entry of Phase Detector Constant
    177
  - Measured Beat Note
    178
  - Measured ± DC Peak Voltage
    180
  - Double-Sided Spur
    182
  - Single-Sided Spur
    184
- Measurement Difficulties
  186
  - System Connections
    186
8 Residual Measurement Examples

187
- Amplifier Measurement Example - Single Channel
  188
  - Required Equipment
    188
  - Connections
    188
  - Configuring Equipment
    189
  - Measurement Procedure
    190
- Amplifier Measurement Example - Dual Channel
  202
  - Required Equipment
    202
  - Connections
    202
  - Configuring Equipment
    203
  - Measurement Procedure
    204
9 FM Discriminator Fundamentals

217
- The Frequency Discriminator Method
  218
  - Basic Theory
    218
  - The Discriminator Transfer Response
    219
10 FM Discriminator Measurement Examples

223
11 AM Noise Measurement Fundamentals

255
- AM-Noise Measurement Theory of Operation
  256
  - Basic Noise Measurement
    256
  - Phase Noise Measurement
    256
- Amplitude Noise Measurement
  257
  - AM Noise Measurement Block Diagrams
    257
  - Using an External am Detector
    258
- Calibration and Measurement General Guidelines
  260
  - User Entry of Phase Detector Constant
    261
  - Double-Sided Spur
    263
  - Single-Sided Spur
    267
12 AM Noise Measurement Examples

271
- AM Noise Measurement Examples
  272
  - Required Equipment
    272
  - Test Setup
    272
  - Configuring Equipment
    273
  - Measurement Procedure
    274
13 Baseband Noise Measurement Example

283
- Baseband Noise Measurements
  284
- Baseband Noise with Test Set Measurement Example
  285
  - Define Measurement
    285
  - New Measurement
    285
14 Evaluating Your Measurement Results

289
- Evaluating the Results
  290
  - Looking for Obvious Problems
    290
  - Comparing against Expected Data
    291
- Gathering more Data
  293
  - Repeating the Measurement
    293
  - Doing more Research
    293
- Outputting the Results
  294
  - Using a Printer
    294
- Graph of Results
  295
  - Marker
    295
- Omit Spurs
  297
  - Parameter Summary
    300
- Problem Solving
  302
  - Discontinuity in the Graph
    302
  - Higher Noise Level
    303
  - Spurs on the Graph
    304
15 Advanced Software Features

307
- Introduction
  308
- Phase-Lock-Loop Suppression
  309
  - PLL Suppression Parameters
    310
  - Ignore-Out-Of-Lock Mode
    312
  - PLL Suppression Verification Process
    313
  - Accuracy Degradation
    321
- Blanking Frequency and Amplitude Information on the Phase Noise Graph
  322
  - Security Level Procedure
    322
16 Reference Graphs and Tables

327
17 System Specifications

341
- System Specifications
  342
  - Power Requirements
    344
18 System Interconnections

345
- N5511A System Modules
  346
- Making Connections
  347
- N5511A Two Channel Cable Connections
  349
- System Connectors
  354
19 Preventive Maintenance

357
Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF Connectors

358
- Repeatability
  358
- RF Cable and Connector Care
  358
- Before Connecting the Cables to any Device
  359
- Proper Connector Torque
  359
- Connector Wear and Damage
  359
- 2.92 Connector Precautions
  359
- Cleaning Procedure
  360
General Procedures and Techniques

361
- Connector Removal
  362
Instrument Removal

364
- Standard Instrument
  364
- Half-Rack-Width Instrument
  365
- Benchtop Instrument
  366
Instrument Installation

367
- Standard Rack Instrument
  367
- Half-Rack-Width Instrument
  368
- Benchtop Instrument
  368

Keysight Technologies N5511A Getting Started Manual (94 pages)

Phase Noise Test System

Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Initial Setup

7
- Introduction
  8
- Unpacking and Inspecting the System
  9
  - To Unpack a Benchtop System
    9
  - Verify Shipping Contents
    10
  - Remove Shipping Cover
    11
  - System Components
    12
- Making Connections
  13
- Powering the System on
  15
  - To Power on a Racked System
    15
- Starting the Measurement Software
  16
  - Verify License Key Is Installed
    18
- Asset Manager
  19
  - Configuring an Asset
    19
- Powering the System off
  25
2 General Information

27
- System Overview
  28
- System Specifications
  32
  - Power Requirements
    34
- Equipment Installation
  35
  - Test Set Location and Mounting Requirements
    36
- N5511A Rack Mount Instructions (Optional)
  37
- Documentation
  47
- Contacting Keysight Technologies
  48
3 System Interconnections

49
- N5511A System Modules
  50
- N5511A Two Channel Cable Connections
  51
4 Making a Measurement

57
- Making a Single Channel Absolute Phase Noise Measurement
  58
  - Equipment Needed
    58
  - Connections
    58
  - Configuring Equipment
    59
  - Measurement Procedure
    60
  - New Measurement
    71
5 Recovery

77
- Hard Drive Recovery Process
  78
  - Configuring Recovery Prompt Timing
    80
- SSD Replacement Procedure
  81
  - Removing the SSD
    81
6 Service, Support, and Safety Information

83

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Keysight Technologies N5511A User Manual (369 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Introduction

3 Phase Noise Basics

4 Expanding Your Measurement Experience

5 Absolute Measurement Fundamentals

6 Absolute Measurement Examples

7 Residual and Additive Noise Measurement Fundamentals

8 Residual Measurement Examples

9 FM Discriminator Fundamentals

10 FM Discriminator Measurement Examples

11 AM Noise Measurement Fundamentals

12 AM Noise Measurement Examples

13 Baseband Noise Measurement Example

14 Evaluating Your Measurement Results

15 Advanced Software Features

16 Reference Graphs and Tables

17 System Specifications

18 System Interconnections

19 Preventive Maintenance

Using, Inspecting, and Cleaning RF Connectors

General Procedures and Techniques

Instrument Removal

Instrument Installation

Keysight Technologies N5511A Getting Started Manual (94 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Initial Setup

2 General Information

3 System Interconnections

4 Making a Measurement

5 Recovery

6 Service, Support, and Safety Information

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