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1. 12 Operation OVETVIEW acusa ba edbeck edad RETE EEEAT EIE bans dd OR edd ple Ie d 14 SUI DD coda Ob enb eh d edd edd dixe Ced xax edes 17 Pulse Test Set Control Prograi aciuukasecs eed 4 44 49 Aq ERE WHERE AER TC 21 R p d sq RC I rrrtem 21 Pulse Control Programi Installatiol iiosoeues Leser edbRESAV A LEE VERE RA LES VERS 22 AocBpumuE WIS Prag 6 senor seas hoe ey ERE bss hoon se Sees ees E eee saseeees ees 25 Re me Wk o aq Porc Tr 28 os MrrPr r rrrr 28 Tupac key BRUCH S ead 9a CIR Ra CHO ed oh C Drac cod 28 FA LOU S us ad CERES I d P bb Rod ee apii b bg arduo bcd arabi oes cons 29 Addressing DESclly 20s casaciesdobatsesdhdsiesteesdacssanesdiessedetaes 31 Pael PE LL ee ne n aaee a ae ae rere ae ere aa ee 34 Direc as 115 Cee ee a ae ae ara ae ree ee er rear oe ere ear ea OE d edo de 36 COI Te os PRT C RRA 36 SWiteh CMOS okies bdr cee kebab ahead bboREEGRER di bhari kear E XR 36 Switch mdicator Pune soy5n55s bossheo re Y RERCA 4SE TREE TE TESTEN RES 38 Controlling Ile AA DER 16 od Qupd VW d ee esie unb X dure Wade brewer 39 Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 000000 42 BENI La duit Sd aa COOKIE ODE Ad acp Oodd dap ved aad e E ddp eb dad 42 Determining Power Levels iiassaussaeassanusdasstwesaAqer4nas Aqua CcE E esraes 44 Selecting Power Ranges and Attenuator Settings c eeclesie 46 Test Set ntemal IS iiia pb EM EXER OCDE HERR es
2. 60 dB ATN1 10 20 30 SOURCE FILTER PULSE PULSE 1 AMP AMP SOURCE CPLR CPLR RCVR IN IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN THRU R1 OUT 20 dBm A 20dBm 5 volts DC A A 20 dBm 10K Ohm 30 dBm 30 dBm 30 dBm 43 dBm 10 MHz to 40 GHz 40 dBm 40 GHz to 50 GHz Figure 11 Shipped Configuration Z5623AH86 PULSE TEST SET 2 GHz to 40 GHz RCVR R1 OUT AMP IN SOURCE OUT FILTER IN E gt N gt PORT STATUS GPIB ONLY I lew n E ANOIDSTATC DISCHARGE lt PULSE we 4 JE F N svik hd 25623AH86 SC Rev 1 BNC Short attached for shipment 1250 0774 16 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide System Setup System Setup Figure 12 on page 18 shows the setup configuration of the Z5623A Option H86 forward direction pulse test set and how it should be configured with the PNA and the Pulse Pattern Generators 1 Connect the following RF Cables e Connect RF Cable rack mount 5065 9872 or bench mount 5065 9875 from the Test Set SOURCE IN to the PNA SOURCE OUT e Connect RF Cable rack mount 5065 9873 or bench mount 5065 9876 from the Test Set RCVR R1 Out to the PNA RCVR R1 IN e Connect RF Cable rack mount 5065 9874 or bench mount 5065 9877 from the Test Set CPLR THRU to the PNA CPLR THRU NOTE The test set rear panel connections are not shown in Figure 12 on page 18 2 Connect the external 50 loads 0955 0608 on test sets rear pa
3. 12 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Test Set Familiarization The Line Fuse The line fuse F 3 A 250 V 2110 0780 and a spare reside within the line module Figure 9 illustrates where the fuses are and how to access them Figure 9 Location of Line Fuses INSERT SCREWDRIVER PRY OPEN FUSE IN USE SPARE FUSE Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 13 Operation Overview Operation Overview The Z5623A Option H86 forward direction pulse test set can be configured differently for many applications Included in this document are four typical configurations e Figure 11 Shipped Configuration e Figure 12 System Setup Configuration e Figure 13 Pulse Configuration e Figure 14 High Power Pulse Configuration NOTE The internal firmware of the PNA has not been modified for this test set option The power levels indicated on the Agilent E8363B and E8364B may differ depending on the user configuration that is chosen Refer to the configuration diagrams for external component connections and or operating constraints when utilizing the high power capability of the Agilent Z5623AH86 Forward Direction Pulse Test Set External components are not supplied with this option other than those in the Content List When using the Agilent E8363B and E8364B Series Network Analyzer with Z5623AH86 Forward Direction Pulse Test Set in the bypass or the high power configuration the PNA Frequency Offset mode
4. Test Set Performance Verification Test Set Performance Verification Equipment Required e E8363B E8364B Network Analyzer 10 MHz to 50 GHz or equivalent e 85056A Calibration kit or equivalent e 81110A with 81111A Pulse Pattern Generator e 2 2 4 mm RF cables 36 inch or equivalent e 86110A Infinium DCA Wideband Oscilloscope e 83484A Two Channel 50 GHz Module Procedure To test the performance of the Z5623A Option H86 this document assumes that the user is familiar with the necessary equipment The PNA USB keyboard and mouse will be necessary to enter GPIB commands and to read the trace data Measurements can be made easier by setting up Markers with search tracking and search domain user states for each of the frequency bands Using the PNA as the controller to issue commands to the Z5623A Option H86 Test Set can be found in Controlling the Test Set on page 28 General S Parameters are used to characterize the connection paths of the test set Both reflection and transmission measurements are required These measurements are made with the E8363B 2 4 mm cal kit and RF cables Power Output and Pulse Shape are not measured to re verify the 25623A Option H86 test set A Full 2 Port Slot Calibration should be performed on the PNA at the ends of the RF cables The Isolation must not be omitted The calibration should be performed at the following settings shown in Table 8 Table 8 Calibration Settings Start freq 10 MHz
5. temp directory exists If not create one by right clicking within the Program Files folder then select New gt Folder and name it temp Once the temp directory is created or located insert the Pulse Control Program disk into the PNA disk drive Copy the desired file listed above into the temp folder from the A V floppy drive to the C Program Files temp folder Refer to Figure 18 Figure 18 Temp Folder File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Back gt E wi Search ls Folders D F x e E Address o temp B gt Go Folders x se Ttwe 1 mE Ez VEE Pro Rural 466KB File amp C Common Files C ComPlus Applica E C3 Hewlett Packard amp C3 hp C5 InstallShield Inst C3 Intemet Explorer a C MI C3 Messenger E C3 microsoft frontpar El O Movie Maker El C3 MSN Gaming Zo MSXML 4 0 Cj National Instrume NetMeeting Online Services Outlook Express C5 Silicon Motion Inv Support Tools El e temp hd 2 The file copied into the temp directory must be renamed to function The file has an underscore between Control msi Replace the underscore with a period Highlight the file name right click and select rename 22 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Pulse Test Set Control Program 3 Once the file has been renamed double click on the file to start the installation The Setup Wizard will appear in the display 4 Press Next
6. 15 240 meters 50 000 ft Meets the conducted and radiated interference and immunity requirements of IEC EN 61326 1 Meets radiated emission requirements of CISPR Pub 11 1997 Group 1 Class A Indoor Use unless specified otherwise This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 per IEC 61010 1 Second Edition and 664 respectively Power Requirements Frequency Voltage Power 50 to 60 Hz 100 120 V 220 240 V 30 Watts 40 Watts Weights and Dimensions Net Weight Dimensions 9 1 kg 20 Ib Height 9 cm 3 54 in Width 42 5 cm 16 7 in Depth 50 cm 19 7 in Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 5 Video Feed Through Video Feed Through Video leakage refers to the spurious signals present at the RF ports of the switch when it is switched without an RF signal present These signals arise from the waveforms generated by the switch driver and in particular from the leading edge voltage spike required for high speed switching of PIN diodes When measured into a 50 O system the magnitude of the video leakage can be as much as several volts The frequency content is concentrated in the band below 250 MHz although measurable levels can be observed as high as several GHz The magnitude of the video leakage can be reduced significantly by adding a high pass filter in the RF path Pulse Out to Filter In The picture below shows the leading and trailing edges of
7. 11 S22 18 10 8 8 S21 812 6 10 15 19 High Power 11 S22 18 10 8 8 S21 812 9 13 19 22 Pulse 11 S22 8 6 6 n a n a S21 812 16 20 25 n a n a a Pulse path measurement specification starts at 2 GHz Table 10 Performance Data Port 1 to RCVR R1 OUT Port Connection Mode 1 to 8 0 GHz 8 0 to 20 0 GHz 20 0 to 40 0 GHz 40 0 to 50 0 GHz Port 1 SOURCE IN to Spec Meas Spec Meas Spec Meas Spec Meas RCVR R1 OUT 5 dB dB dB dB Bypass 11 S22 18 10 8 8 S21 812 24 26 29 31 a RCVR OUT measured from 1 to 50 GHz due to internal coupler roll off below 1 GHz The roll off adds 3 dB at 500 MHz 15 dB at 100 MHz and 20 dB at 50 MHz from the measured response value at 1 GHz b Pulse path measurement specification starts at 2 GHz Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 65 Test Set Performance Verification Table 11 Performance Data On Off Attenuation Rise and Fall Port Connection Mode 2 to 8 0 GHz 8 0 to 20 0 GHz 20 0 to 40 0 GHz 40 0 to 50 0 GHz On Off Switch Ratio Normalized Spec Meas Spec Meas Spec Meas Spec Meas S21 Response dB dB dB dB Port 1 side 70 60 50 n a n a typically gt 70 dB 400 MHz to 2 GHz Attenuator Setting Specification 3 5 dB Measured Value Normalized S21 Response Port 1 Side 10
8. The Selection Installation folder will appear Refer to Figure 19 Figure 19 Installation Start io Agilent PNA Pulse Test Set Control Welcome to the Agilent PNA Pulse Test Set Control Setup Wizard 5 Press Next for default or to modify where to install the folder Refer to Figure 20 Figure 20 Folder Selection i amp Agilent PNA Pulse Test Set Control Select Installation Folder C Program Filess gilentsAgilent PNA Pulse Test Set Control Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 23 Pulse Test Set Control Program 6 Press Next to confirm the installation Refer to Figure 21 Figure 21 Confirm Installation E Agilent PNA Pulse Test Set Control Confirm Installation 7 Press Close to complete the installation Refer to Figure 22 Figure 22 Installation Complete i Agilent PNA Pulse Test Set Control Installation Complete 24 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Pulse Test Set Control Program Accessing the Program The program installed will be located in its own file folder C Program Files Agilent Agilent PNA Pulse Test Set Control 1 Locate the file directory Refer to Figure 23 2 Select the Agilent PNA Pulse Test Set Control folder Figure 23 Locate the Folder File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Beck X o T DO search Folders gt E3 XxX i i Addess SAcient dgw Agilent PNA Pulse Test Set Control File Folder 9 7 20 File Folder 11717 C3
9. cece eee eee eee 71 Compliance with German Noise Requirements 0 0 0 e eee eee eee eee 71 oe Ghee rre 72 LUDUM 254x459 PEqEPETRERETRPaSPCEN CES ee nese P qM E E EMEN 73 Te BARCHE aso daa da PC HOP ERS OES Soe Rar Eae ad B a 74 Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices 4 2 c442 6406e esd ehh RR RR EAR ACH Rn 43 25623A Option H86 Description Description The Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H86 is a 2 to 40 GHz Forward Direction Pulse Test Set When connected to the E8363B or E8364B PNA Series Network Analyzer with option H08 Pulse and H11 IF access pulse measurements from 2 GHz to 40 GHz can be made depending on the PNA and Band Pass filter The Z5623A Option H86 can be configured in many ways The Bypass configuration allows the user to use the E8363B or E8364B PNA Series Network Analyzer from 10 MHz to 50 GHz depending on the analyzer This mode bypasses the test sets internal 2 GHz to 40 GHz pin modulator switch In the pulse mode the user can configure the test set for their application needs to either make straight un conditioned pulse measurements or permit the insertion of high power amplifiers and other signal conditioning equipment to allow high power measurements at RF levels up to 20 Watts 43 dBm from 10 MHz to 40 GHz and 10 Watts 40 dBm from 40 GHz to 50 GHz Control of the Z5623A Option H86 forward direction pulse test set can be performed either by GPIB or directly Both methods control the p
10. function infi spaceS max len GpibEoi hGpib 7 0 disable EOI GpibEol hGpib 7 0 disable EOL GpibOutputs hGpib 712 infoS length send query command to tests set GpibEnters hGpib 712 infiS max len get data from tests set p p GpibEol hGpib 7 chr 13 chr 10 2 re enable EOL GpibEoi hGpib 7 1 re enable EOI Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 33 Controlling the Test Set National Instruments VISA If you are using National Instruments VISA be sure to set the variables as follows VI_ATTR_SEND_END_ENVI FALSE This specifies whether to assert END during the transfer of the last byte of the buffer VI ATTR TERMCHAR 0x0A This is the termination character When the termination character is read and VI_LATTR_TERMCHAR EN is enabled during a read operation the read operation terminates VI ATTR TERMCHAR EN VI TRUE This is a flag that determines whether the read operation should terminate when a termination character is received VI ATTR SUPPRESS END EN VI FALSE This specifies whether to suppress the END bit termination If this attribute is set to VI TRUE than the END bit does not terminate read operations If this attribute is set to VI FALSE than the END bit terminates read operations Write Commands Append all commands with Nn For example rst n Read Commands The test set returns data terminated by Mr Xn For example the
11. 014 016 080 081 and UNL or H85 can be configured to measure high power devices This ability is useful if the required power for the device under test is greater than the analyzer can provide or if the maximum output power from an amplifier under test exceeds safe input limits for a test set and analyzer This section describes how to set up the analyzer to perform high power measurements Setup 1 Turn off all of the equipment Be sure that the jumpers between the PNA and test sets RCVR 1 and CPLR THRU are disconnected at this time This will protect the PNA from damage 2 Connect the PNA jumpers for Port 1 SOURCE OUT and RCVR IN connectors 3 Connect the Z5623A Option H86 to the PNA refer to Figure 35 Setup Configuration Depending on your application set up not all pulse pattern generators may be required as shown in this figure Figure 35 Setup Configuration S mti Tt 10MM Ret 99999 RTT D IE EJ E END DN C EH EH GR G0 30 42 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 4 If the Z5623A Option H86 is in the Shipped mode configuration all the jumpers are still on remove the jumper between AMP OUT and AMP IN connectors on the front panel for Port 1 Refer to Figure 36 Connect Booster Amplifier 5 Place two terminations on J3 and J4 on the rear panel for AMP 1 and 2 6 Verify that the Booster Amplifi
12. 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 50 50 60 60 Rear Panel Match J4 AMP IN J3 AMP OUT Spec Meas _ Spec Meas S22 dB S11 dB AMP IN OUT Term Ports 8 8 Rise and Fall Time Rise Time Meas Fall Time Meas Spec ns Spec ns Port 1 Side lt 20 GHz 20 20 30 GHz 20 20 40 GHz 20 20 a Marker 1 data measured at 2 GHz only with 0 dB attenuation in the RCVR Out path normalized This is a functional check only 66 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Replaceable Parts Replaceable Parts Table 12 Replaceable Parts List Ref Des Description Agilent Part Number PWR SPLY power 110W 0950 2252 number of Outputs 4 ATTN1 Attenuator assembly 60 dB 3 Section 33325 60006 FP RP RF Conn Connector assembly bulkhead 5062 7243 CPLR1 Coupler 50 GHz 5068 7658 Daughter controller board 87050 60324 Board assy interim 87050 63149 SW1 SW3 50 GHz transfer switch 87222 60015 Pulse bias board assy 25623 63293 Manual control interface assembly 75623 63364 SWT7 U Wave pin diode switch 2 to 40 GHz 25623 80031 User s and Service Guide Option H86 25623 90069 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 67 Replaceable Parts 68 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Safety and Regulatory Information 69 Safety and Regulatory Information Introduction Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with safety markings and instructions befo
13. GPIB Command Processor Console Monitor GPIB Bus Show GPIB Bus Monitor Window DK Cancel Help 2 Launch the Measurement amp Automation icon located on the PNA desk top 3 Expand Devices and Interfaces Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 29 Controlling the Test Set 4 Right click on GPIBO AT GPIB TNT and select Interactive control When the new window appears at the prompt type the following ibdev This command sets up the PNA GPIB to talk to the Z5623A Option H86 test set enter board index 0 enter primary address 12 enter secondary address 0 enter timeout 0 enter EOI on last byte flag 0 nter end of string mode byte 1 ibwrt commands Command is the string the user would get from the table Figure 27 Interactive Control C Program Files National InstrumentsXNI 488 2 bin ibic_exe Interactive Control opyright 1999 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved ype help for help or q to quit ibdey enter board index enter primary address 12 enter secondary address enter timeout enter EOI on last byte flag enter end of string mode byte gt ibwrt enter string ali cmpl gt 30 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Controlling the Test Set Addressing Directly Write GPIB commands from the controller to write commands directly to the Z5623A Option H86 test set GPIB port located on the rear pa
14. Option 080 and External R1 Option 081 must be activated This will ensure phase lock and allow R1 and R2 to receive the new reference power levels from the amplifiers Refer to Table 2 on page 15 CAUTION The Z5623AH86 is equipped with reference channel attenuators These attenuators reduce the RF power to the PNA R1 and R2 receiver ports The test set attenuators can be set from 0 to 60 dB in 10 dB steps The recommended power levels to the PNA R1 and R2 receiver ports is 15 dBm Refer to your PNA specifications to optimize power levels to the receiver ports The PNA Option 016 Receiver Step Attenuators reduces the power to the A and B receivers The A and B maximum attenuator setting is 35 dB Power measurements to Test Ports 1 and 2 above 35 dBm will require additional attenuation Add the appropriate amount of attenuation that will keep the coupler arm output power below 15 dBm Refer to Table 2 on page 15 CAUTION Hot Switching is not allowed with the Z5623AH86 when making high power measurements or damage to the switch will occur Hot Switching is the condition when the internal switch or switches are set to a position for making high power measurements and then set to another position without reducing the power The maximum power that the switches are allowed to switch states is 20 dBm 14 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Operation Overview CAUTION Prior to powering up the booster amplifier it is highl
15. Your PNA must have revision 6 0 PNA firmware and XP operating system installed so that the Pulse Test Set Control Program can be installed 1 You can verify your PNA operating system by navigating to the PNA desktop Right click the My Computer icon A drop down menu will appear Refer to Figure 15 Figure 15 Desk Top Properties 2 Open Explore Search Manage Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 2 Select Properties in the drop down menu The System Properties will appear Refer to Figure 16 Figure 16 XP OS System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote QADenerd Computer Name Hardware Advanced System Microsoft Windows XP Professional apy Version 2002 I Br Service Pack 2 3 If your analyzer does not have the XP OS stop you will need to upgrade the PNA with the N8990A This option will install a new CPU and the XP operating system Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 21 Pulse Test Set Control Program Pulse Control Program Installation The Pulse Control Program disk has the file to control the Pulse Test Sets It is found by navigating to the A floppy drive after the Control Program diskette has been inserted into the PNA disk drive Refer to Figure 17 Agilent PMA Pulse Test Set Contral msi Figure 17 Disk Program Files 1 Using Windows Explorer navigate to the C Program Files directory to verify that a
16. analyzer s output power level was set to C20 dBm and the output power measured from the open end of the coupler was 5 dBm the gain of the booster amplifier would be 15 dB 44 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 8 Verify that the power measured in the previous steps is within the acceptable limits less than 43 dBm for the AMP IN port The maximum power level between 40 GHz and 50 GHz is 40 dBm 9 Turn off the booster amplifier 10 Estimate the maximum power level that will be needed to force the DUT into compression Acceptable limits are less than 43 dBm for the AMP IN port The maximum power level between 40 GHz and 50 GHz is less than 40 dBm CAUTION Do not command the test set to engage or disengage the amplifier from the Port 1 RF path while the amplifier is on This can damage the internal RF switches in the test set 11 Verify that the Booster Amplifier is turned off 12 Connect the Booster Amplifier RF OUTPUT connector to the Port 1 AMP IN connector on the front panel of the Z5623A Option H86 13 Turn on the Booster Amplifier 14 Using a high power meter and sensor measure the output power from the test sets RCVR R1 port 15 Turn off the Booster Amplifier 16 Estimate the maximum power level that will be needed to force the DUT into compression Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 45 Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 Selectin
17. do not exceed the optimum receiver power level of 15 dBm It will be necessary to take the following into consideration 12 Receiver A will be coupled to the analyzer RF path that could receive power reflections as high as 10 dBm Receiver B will be coupled to the analyzer RF path that could receive a maximum of 20 dBm from the DUT Analyzer coupler loss is 13 dB The optimum receiver power level is 15 dBm Set the internal step attenuator to the value calculated below rounding off to the highest 5 dB step Setting the receiver attenuation will set the internal attenuation Press Menu Dialog then tab to Channel In the pull down menu select Power under Receiver Attenuation set Receiver A to 10 and Receiver B to 20 Power levels greater than 35 dBm will require additional attenuation between Port 2 access ports CPLR ARM and RCVR B IN With the previous points in mind the amount of attenuation can be calculated from the following equations Reciver Attenuator A 10 dBm 13 dBm 15 dBm Attenuator A 12 dBm Reciver Attenuator B 20 dBm 13 dBm 15 dBm Attenuator B 22 dBm Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 47 Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 Additional Setup 1 Remove the PNA SOURCE OUT and the RCVR IN jumpers 2 Insert the jumpers between the PNA and the test set RCVR RI and CPLR THRU ports 3 Turn on the Booster Amplifier 4 Measure the output power from test Port 1 using a hig
18. internally WARNING For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only with same type and rating United States F 3 0A 250V Part Number 2110 0780 The use of other fuses or material is prohibited WARNING This is a Safety Class I product provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord The mains plug shall be inserted only into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the product is likely to make the product dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited WARNING These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only WARNING The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dangerous voltages Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources while it is being opened WARNING This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 61010 1 2001 WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel WARNING If this product is not used as specified the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired This product must be used in a normal condition in which all means for protection are intact only 72 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Cautions Cautions applicable to this instrument are CAUTION Always use the three prong ac power cord supplied
19. pin switch modulator then to the AMP OUT and AMP IN ports and then to the CPLR THRU port This allows user to insert a booster amplifier in the pulsed RF path Figure 42 Pulse High Power Sw2 sw3 sy 16dB 60 dB A 5 PLR1 CPLR 102030 Source Filer Pulse Pulse 1 AMP AMP Source CPLR CPLR RCVR N b Out b OUT NW OUT N THRU R1 OUT Amplifier Terminate The terminate amplifier is set in the bypass and pulse mode This sets the Test Set s internal switches so that the AMP IN and AMP OUT RF ports are routed to the rear panel Amp Term 1 ports Customer furnished terminations can be connected to these ports so that you may customize your power requirements This allows the user to terminate the Booster Amplifiers input and output Figure 43 Amplifier Termination Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 53 Specification Specification Specifications for the Z5623A Option H86 forward direction pulse test set are nominal Pulsed RF Pin Switch Detectors Transition Time 30 nanoseconds Typically lt 20 nanoseconds Rise Fall Time 10 to 90 20 nanoseconds Typically lt 10 nanoseconds Pulse Width minimum 100 nanoseconds Trigger Level External 10 ko TTL 0 ON 1 OFF TTL low level signal turns RF on Maximum Power Input 20 dBm On Off Ratio 50 dB gt 70 dB 400 MHz to 2 GHz Frequency Range 2 to 40 GHz 54 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Specification E8363B E8364B Option H1
20. third way uses the parallel port manually The fourth control method uses direct access from the port 1 rear panel 37 pin D Sub connector NOTE The 37 pin D Sub jumper 75623 60202 must be attached to the test sets Port 1 rear panel direct access connectors to allow the GPIB and parallel port commands to work This connector is not connected to the test set when it is shipped Typeface Key Conventions The following key conventions are used throughout this document e HARDKEYS are labeled front panel keys e SOFTKEYS are unlabeled key whose function is indicated on the instrument display 28 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Controlling the Test Set PNA Control Write the GPIB commands from the PNA directly to the Z5623A Option H86 test set GPIB port located on the rear panel The following example assumes that the address of the test set is set to 12 Be sure to use an ending semi colon The PNA must first be setup as the Controller 1 Select System gt Configure gt SICL GPIB gt System Controller Under System select Configure then SICL GPIB Once the SICL GPIB appears in the GPIB section click on System Controller press OK and close the window Figure 26 SICL GPIB SICL 7 GPIB 215 xl GPIB C Talker Listener Address fie B Address SICL SICL Enabled Standard Instrument Control Library Address De El Automatically Enable on Startup r SCPI Monitor Input
21. video feed through Figure 1 Video Filter Figure 2 Video Filter and Parts Adapter SEI 1250 2330 2 to 20 GH able ee 2 Filter 75623 20519 2 to 20 GHz 25623 80027 2 to 20 GHz 5063 9805 20 to 40 GHz 75623 80042 20 to 40 GHz 6 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Electrical Preparations Electrical Preparations 1 Ensure that the Power Requirements on page 5 are met 2 Verify that the power cable is not damaged and that the power source outlet provides a protective earth ground contact Note that Figure 3 depicts only one type of power source outlet Refer to Figure 4 to see the different types of power cord plugs that can be used with your test set Cables are available in different lengths For descriptions and part numbers of cables other than those described in Figure 4 Refer to Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices on page 75 3 If this product is to be powered by autotransformer make sure the common terminal is connected to the neutral grounded side of the ac power supply Figure 3 Protective Earth Ground Protective Earth Ground WARNING This is a Safety Class I product provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord The mains plug shall only be inserted into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the instrument is likely to make the instrument danger
22. with this instrument Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord can cause instrument damage CAUTION This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 61010 1 2001 CAUTION This instrument has autoranging line voltage input be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range CAUTION Ventilation Requirements When installing the instrument in a cabinet the convection into and out of the instrument must not be restricted The ambient temperature outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the instrument by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts forced convection must be used Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 73 Instrument Markings FrFoc H n o E T 9 Z E gt ICES NMB 001 Q o0 The instruction documentation symbol The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the documentation This symbol indicates that the instrument requires alternating current ac input This symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment mandated under EU law as of August 13 2005 All electric and electronic equipment are required to be separated from normal waste for disposal Reference WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC This symbol ind
23. 1 Widest Bandwidth 10 kHz Trigger Level External TTL Trigger Width minimum 20 nanoseconds Table 7 Nominal System Performance Item Unit of Measure Nominal system Performance 0 01 to 8 8 to 20 20 to 40 40 to 50 Not tested at this time GHz GHz GHz GHz Maximum Power at Port 1 nominal 25 dBm 30dBm 35dBm 40 dBm Reference Power at Port 1 nominal 38 dBm 43 dBm 48dBm 53 dBm Minimum Power at Port 1 nominal 80 dBm 80dBm 80dBm 80dBm System Dynamic Range bypass mode 110 dB 100 dB 90 dB 85 dBm System Dynamic Range pulse mode Pulse 70 dBf 60 dB 50 dB Non 80 dB 80 dB 80 dB Pulse a This maximum power measurement assumes that the PNA source attenuator is set to 0 dB and the power level is set to 17 dBm default power level for the E8363B and E8364B b Excludes frequencies below 1 GHz due to test sets RCVR Out Coupler Frequencies below 1 GHz are nominally 3 dB at 500 MHz 15 dB at 100MHz and 20 dB at 50MHz from measured performance at 1 GHz oad This minimum power measurement is in bypass mode Forward transmission measurements Limited by compression level and noise floor System Dynamic Range Pulse indicates the ON OFF ratio of the pin switch The Non Pulse indicates when the pin switch is ON and not used in a pulse mode application f Excludes performance below 2 GHz Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 55
24. 10 Libraries File Folder 12 2 C3 Network Analyzer File Folder 8 15 2 C IMProgrammersT oolkitRedist 1 1 File Folder 11 272 2 VEE Pro RunTime 6 0 File Folder 1177 2 3 Double click PulseTestSetControl exe file Refer to Figure 24 Figure 24 PulseTestSetControl exe File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q Back O F J seach gt Folders y gt X 19 Fe Address Agilent PNA Pulse Test Set Control Go Name e 1 1 10 1 Sie Type Dat X Interop AdgilentPNAS35x dll 500 KB Application Extension 1 2 X Intero GPIB Control dll 36 KB Application Extension 1 2 48KB Application 9 7 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 25 Pulse Test Set Control Program Once the file has been executed the Agilent Pulse Test Set Control panel will appear The control panel shown in Figure 25 is for Option H86 that has the forward direction Port 1 only and therefore the Port 2 controls are not selectable For the dual direction models both port controls will be active Figure 25 Control Panel 1 Agilent Pulse Test Set Control Heference Attenuator fe de dB High Power Bypass Mode F TB dB Suc Sde Pulse ode 20 dB BU dB ense Ham kowen Mode F SU dB 26 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Pulse Test Set Control Program Control Panel Features The control panel is used to set the operation mode of the test set to the user s requirements These fe
25. 110A TIMING to Freq 100 kHz gt Delay 0 ns gt Duty Cycle 90 gt LeadEdge 2 ns TrailingEdge LeadEdge 8 Set the 81110A PATTERN to Update Continuous CH1 to 1 Set the 86100A for Channel 1 On Scale to 10 mv Time to 2 us Position the pulse to the right edge of display 10 Expand the Time scale to measure the pulse amplitude at 100 ns You may need to reposition the pulse to keep the rising edge on the display an fF ON o 11 Measure the amplitude of the Positive pulse side by setting the solid horizontal marker to the center of the trace 0 Volts Set the dash horizontal marker to the maximum Positive Pulse amplitude Measure the delta voltage The following equation will allow you to calculate the 10 and 90 rise and fall time 10 point delta positive pulse x 0 1 90 point delta positive pulse x 0 9 Figure 49 Delta Voltage File Control Setup Measure Calibrate Utilities Help 30 Sep 2004 0746 Cc Osciloscope Mode Amplitude X 1 ale 48 uMW div 2 cale 10 0 m div 3 le 10 0 mV div ale 10 0 mV div Time 5 000 ns div Dorn set 0 V ffset 0 0 V ffset 0 0 V et 0 Vv Delay 7 98631 us l 180 mv 62 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Test Set Performance Verification 12 Set the solid horizontal marker to the 10 point and the dash horizontal marker to the 90 point 13 Expand the Time scale of the oscilloscope for 5 ns keeping the pulses rise time in view 14 Set the vertical s
26. 51 i ee ee ee eee Ter er errr ee EXURE TRES eee 51 POU Lade ces ater don d EA EE toa oda Ro eura d Aor S abd toes a2 Puhke aire boa aduends 45 ebbcho bes 404d be i his an Hees ba eb ea de bes bana es 52 Puls HO POSEE atado edi do PCIE IO OI Ea E 33 Pee Ve 93 o4 hk Va RSE ESE OS DC Oy Rod AU EA TEE ES 23 SD DEB S sess de ERO dE ERE S EbeadD Ed Abe sil pd dp aee d did dur di bes d 54 Pulsed BP Pin Sw Die oes hace estos sees RESEROSCUDEEERERS CLES ERES 54 BSGOBESSDAB Option HIT 2iu6sis dobvecekdekesc bd heres EX eR ET TIEF e pd 55 Contents vi Testset Perrone Yenea 54 64 44 6044 EC 0994 RON OPER IR LOR KR Rot 56 E quipment Required sida cis adeeb aba ATA T RRSARREXAqATAQADER NR san Ecc d 56 PIGOBDUNME dave y E T TERES F545 646455594 OSS Sh SHS E Sees RESTE 56 ino has ER hed ariptbs hs ek nios edo t Hees QUA t cd uvdpitis VR dad 67 Safety and Regulatory Information Safety and Regulatory Information 2 dee deeedeewn EE ARE RESP REX ER VETC 70 DI que x bar Mrd ode dob oe Ote e b de o rors Fe OR PRAG deo E 70 LOBO LE and Ciemne LcuukedGddXuins LEE ERWE IA WERWSRANEESKRSR IE ERA 70 Beine Applying Pnet severos les 5c 064cee os oN sh 540546009 4505555 TIE Pd TA T 70 ee TSI aC unes 9 uro QU wo y RAE T base dou woo oq was b base ewsedadoun 70 Statement of COMPNANCS useaazada sax bakeri dki OR ERRAT edar ai TRA 70 DCU ol on OUR aeui dca ad CICERO KR O4 CPC dO IRR ob CHR OR o ER 70 Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements 2
27. A High B Low A 5 volts B gnd 8 3 amp 6 AD SW3 Position A Drive 1 to 2 3 to 4 1 gnd 2 OPEN 9 3 amp 6 BD SW3 Position B Drive 1 to 4 2to3 1 OPEN 2 gnd 10 3 amp 6 Al SW3 Position A Indicator A 5 volts B 0 volts 11 3 amp 6 BI SW3 Position B Indicator A 0 volts B 5 volts 12 3 amp 6 TTL SW3 TTL Drive A High B Low A 5 volts B gnd Pin Attenuator Function Port1 Description Attenuator Position Pin Bias Atten Control 13 1 amp 2 10 OUT Atten 10 dB Bypass 0 13 gnd 14 OPEN 14 1 amp 2 10 IN Atten1 10 dB Select 10 13 OPEN 14 gnd 15 1 amp 2 30 OUT Atten1 30 dB Bypass 0 15 gnd 18 OPEN 16 1 amp 2 20 OUT Atten1 20 dB Bypass 0 16 gnd 17 OPEN 17 1 amp 2 20 IN Atten1 20 dB Select 20 16 OPEN 17 gnd 18 1 amp 2 30 IN Atten1 30 dB Select 30 15 OPEN 18 gnd 40 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Controlling the Test Set Table 6 Switch Indicator Voltages for Test Set Modes VDC SW1 SW2 SW3 0 VDC Disengaged 5 VDC Engaged Al BI Al BI Al BI Bypass 0 5 0 5 0 5 HP Bypass 0 5 5 0 5 0 Pulse 5 0 0 5 0 5 HP Pulse 5 0 5 0 5 0 NOTE Indicator position voltages are influenced by the user s interface High impedance sensor or TTL input may be used to monitor the indicator position lines Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 41 Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 The Z5623A Option H86 and PNA with Options
28. Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H86 User s and Service Guide Use this manual with the following documents PNA Series Network Analyzer On line Help System Application Note 1408 12 egre Agilent Technologies Manufacturing Part Number 25623 90069 Printed in USA December 16 2008 Supersede December 2008 Copyright 2005 2006 2008 Agilent Technologies Inc All rights reserved Warranty Statement THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AS IS AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE IN FUTURE EDITIONS FURTHER TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AGILENT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AGILENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN SHOULD AGILENT AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL DFARS Restricted Rights Notice If software is for use in the performance of a U S Government prime contract or subcontract Software is delivered and licensed as Commercial computer software as defi
29. Stop Freq 50 GHz Power level 17 dbm IF bandwidth 100 Hz Number of points 401 56 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Test Set Performance Verification CPLR Thru S Parameters 1 Connect the RF cables as shown in Figure 44 CPLR Thru S Parameters which shows the configuration for Port 1 setup This measures the Source In to CPLR THRU S Parameters and On Off Ratio for Port 1 Connect Port 1 and record the data in Table 9 on page 65 Connect a 50 Q load to the RCVR Out Port Set the Z5623A Option H86 Test Set to the Bypass mode using the PNA as the controller Measure the S Parameters for the Source In to CPLR THRU Record the performance data in Table 9 Verify that the Pulse In is set to 0 Volts on the 81111A and set the impedance on the Output to 1000 Q Set the Test Set to the High Power mode using the PNA as the controller Measure the S Parameter for the Source In to CPLR THRU Record the data in Table 9 Set the Test Set to the High Power Pulse mode using the PNA as the controller Measure the S Parameter for the Source In to CPLR THRU Record the data in Table 9 for frequencies between 20 to 40 GHz only Set the Test Set to the Pulse mode using the PNA as the controller Measure the S Parameter for the Source In to CPLR THRU Record the data in Table 9 for frequencies between 20 to 40 GHz only Figure 44 CPLR Thru S Parameters EBMAB 10 MHz to 50 GHr PNA Series Network A
30. age 75 Table 1 Content List d non od Description Qty 0955 0608 u Wave Term 40 GHz 1 Watt 2 1250 2330 3 5 mm M to 2 4 mm M Adapter 1 1250 0774 BNC Short 1 5063 9226 Kit Front Handles 1 5063 9232 Kit Rack Mount 1 5063 9805 Cable Assembly 2 4 mm 6 in 1 5065 9872 Source Jumper 2 5065 9875 Source Jumper bench mount 2 5065 9873 RCVR Jumper 2 5065 9876 RCVR Jumper bench mount 2 5065 9874 CPLR THRU Jumper 2 5065 9877 CPLR THRU Jumper bench mount 2 E8364 20059 Front Panel Jumper attached 3 Power Cord See Figure 4 on page 8 1 25623 10014 Pulse Test Set Control Programs Disk 1 25623 20519 Coaxial Cable 2 4 3 5 male 6 in 1 25623 60202 37 Pin D SUB Jumper 1 25623 80027 2 to 20 GHz highpass filter 1 25623 80042 20 to 40 GHz bandpass filter 1 25623 90069 User s and Service Guide 1 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide General Information General Information Environmental Operating Temperature Range Non Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Non Operating Humidity Range Operating Altitude Non Operating Altitude EMC Indoor Outdoor Use 0 to 40 C 40 to 70 C Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C unless specified otherwise Maximum relative humidity 90 for temperatures up to 65 C non condensing 3000 meters 9840 ft
31. atures are listed in the user manual for the Pulse Test Set As outlined in the manual switching between Bypass Pulse Modes to High Power Modes can damage the test set and PNA if care is not taken Test Mode of Operation Bypass Mode PNA in its normal operation e High Power Mode Allows the user to insert source amplifiers Pulse Mode Accesses the pin switch modulator Pulse High Power Mode Accesses the pin switch modulator and allows the user to insert amplifiers Reference Attenuator e Allows the user to select between 0 to 60 dB in 10 dB steps the amount of attenuation to the reference channel for high power applications GPIB Address The address of the Pulse Test Set Default is 712 Only the last two digits are required Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 27 Controlling the Test Set Controlling the Test Set The Z5623A Option H86 is considered a slave instrument A Controller must be used to control the test set There are four ways to control the test set The PNA can be used as the controller to talk to the test set over the GPIB A Controller can directly talk to the test set over the GPIB The Parallel port can be used to set the test set Direct control access to the internal switches and attenuators via open collector lines to ground the input lines Commands As mentioned before the test set can be controlled in four ways The first two involve the use of a separate computer The
32. be grounded at any given moment Recommended is break before make when the input line position changes Refer to Figure 31 The 37 Pin D Sub connector shows the rear panel input output configuration for port 1 Pins 1 2 control SW1 pins 8 9 control SW3 and pins 25 26 control SW2 Switch Indicators The internal switch positions can be read only when used in the Direct Control method A switch position can be read by either a low 0 or high 1 on the A ATI or B BI indicator lines The voltage is either 0 or 5 Volts depending on the switch position Low 0 indicates disabled and high 1 indicates enabled Figure 31 shows the rear panel input output configuration for port 1 Pins 3 4 indicate SW1 position pins 10 11 indicate SWS position and pins 23 24 indicate SW2 position Figure 32 on page 37 shows how each switch is configured 36 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Controlling the Test Set Figure 31 37 Pin D Sub Connector 1 19 ere a ee ee ee 900000000020000999 Connector PIN Out _20 37 Port 1 Side swi sw3 ABAB ABAB DD ITTL DD ITIL CCCCHCHC COOH HO HOO HOE OES 7 eoeoeoeeeses ooeveee Connector Wiring TILBA B A 124589 IIDD Sw2 ANT1 ABAB ABAB DD I ITTL DD ITL124 5 amp 8 9 ARERR AAR trames eee eee TILBA A B I 1DD Figure 32 Switch Connection B 1 4 2 3 Al 0 Bl 1 B7 222C E Pin 32 AD Pin 4 7 AI Pin5 BD Pin 6 BI Pin TTL Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 37 Controlling t
33. ceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met Definitions e Specifications describe the performance of parameters covered by the product warranty temperature 0 to 55 C unless otherwise noted e Typical describes additional product performance information that is not covered by the product warranty It is performance beyond specification that 80 of the units exhibit with a 95 confidence level over the temperature range 20 to 30 C Typical performance does not include measurement uncertainty e Nominal values indicate expected performance or describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product but is not covered by the product warranty Z5623 H86 User s and Service Guide iii Z5623 H86 User s and Service Guide Contents Z5623A Option H86 TD asia choad 2 Noms the SUpME 24454 555554e5 55465 EP Tae RETA E RO ETE 4 General ico ds kt od he OER E E he thes E T A O N 3 Miden Feed TUrdlSll 202562 4idct aed srias rnd tenite re aana sete ane chneseesss 6 Pa Ph sd 5 5 CRI eG obo a T Environmental Preparations sicesriceriderkiiridrsiiiitadipikirtadi RE E Ea eas 9 Electrostatic Discharge PISO cook wi cent eos kea V DTE NEXT E SA QUERER EENDERS 10 TRU SLIDER ne kk ene hewn us bl eee ee DESERVE HO ENECSRR AES LENS 11 POU TARE rad 6s TRU REPE KS ERPRIEAORU se PONS RES s 05465 0949 9405 9s 06555084 11 l 4 71 P
34. e bottom left corner of the front panel The switch disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply after the EMC filters and before other parts of the instrument Power LED The power LED is illuminated when the power switch is in the on 1 position RF Connectors All of the RF connectors are 50 O 2 4 mm connectors Pulse Connector The pulse input connector is a 50 Q BNC female connectors Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 11 Test Set Familiarization Rear Panel Figure 8 Rear Panel Features Line Module Line Module The line module contains the power cable receptacle and the line fuse Power Cables The line power cable is supplied in one of several configurations depending on the destination of the original shipment Each instrument is equipped with a three wire power cable When connected to an appropriate ac power receptacle this cable grounds the instrument chassis The type of power cable shipped with each instrument depends on the country of destination See Figure 4 on page 8 for the part numbers of these power cables WARNING This is a Safety Class I product provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited
35. er is turned off at this time 7 Connect the Booster Amplifier RF INPUT connector to the Port 1 AMP OUT connector on the front panel of the 25623A Option H86 8 Remove the jumper on the Z5623A Option H86 between SOURCE OUT and CPLR IN Place an isolator or attenuator between the SOURCE OUT and CPLR IN on the port 2 side of the PNA Figure 36 Connect Booster Amplifier E83648 10 MHz to 60 GHz PNA Series Network Analyzer a E ee aP o Port 1 Port 2 un Poa car O a e 7 e T aeee Z5623AH86 PULSE TEST SET 2 GHz to 40 GHz amp oOoOoc OQOs Band Pass Filter 25623AH86 HPFDBA1 Rev 1 RF RF INPUT OUTPUT Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 43 Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 Determining Power Levels Before continuing save this state and set it up as the User Preset key The User Preset Conditions can be found in the PNA Series Network Analyzer s help menu 1 Press Menu Dialog then tab to Help Select Network Analyzer Help Type in User Preset this will describe how to setup a User Preset The final state should be saved as the User Preset to avoid an over power condition from the factory preset To find the User Preset 2 Press Menu Dialog then tab to System Scroll down to User Preset Click on User Preset Enable and press Save then OK This will save the current state as User Preset 3 Turn on the analyzer and decrease the power l
36. evel to 20 dBm by pressing Menu Dialog then tab to Channel In the pull down menu select Power Scroll to Port Selection type 7 20 Select Port Power Coupled to ensure that Ports 1 and 2 power levels are the same Uncoupled ports should be used when adjusting the S12 power level or when Port 1 has a very low power level in comparison to Port 2 NOTE Frequency Offset mode Option 080 and External R1 Option 081 must be activated when using the analyzer in a high power configuration This will ensure phase lock and allow the R1 and R2 to receive the new reference power levels from the amplifiers e Press Menu Dialog then tab to Channel In the pull down menu select Frequency Offset and turn on the Frequency Offset Mode In the Offset Setting set the Offset to 0 e Press Menu Dialog then tab to Channel In the pull down menu select Test Set Select the External R1 Loop in the R1 Input Path window 4 Set the Z5623A Option H86 Test Set so that the external booster amplifier is in the RF path Refer to Controlling the Test Set on page 28 to set the external Booster Amplifier to be engaged in the RF path 5 Turn on the booster amplifier 6 Measure the output power from the booster amplifier RF Output using a power meter and sensor NOTE Additional attenuation may have to be added between the coupler and the power meter depending on the power used 7 Verify the gain of the Booster Amplifier s For example if the
37. g Power Ranges and Attenuator Settings 1 Select a power range that will not exceed the maximum estimated power level but will force the DUT into compression For example if your Booster Amplifier has a gain of 15 dB and the DUT will compress if supplied with 15 dBm then you would adjust the analyzer s output power not to exceed 0 dBm This can be done by setting the Attenuator Control to 10 dB by pressing Power under Attenuator Control clear Auto command and type 10 into the entry area In the Port Selection area the Port Power Coupled can be checked to ensure that Port 1 and 2 power levels are the same or unchecked if Port 1 and 2 power level requirements are different 2 Estimate the maximum amount of gain that could be provided by the DUT and as a result the maximum amount of power that could be received by Test Port 2 when the DUT is in compression For example if a DUT with a maximum gain of 10 dB receives an input of 10 dBm then the maximum amount of power that could be received by Test Port 2 is 20 dBm An isolator or attenuator may be required depending on the amount of power at Test Port 2 An isolator is placed between the CPLR IN and SOURCE OUT to protect the test set and the PNA 3 Calculate the amount of attenuation needed between the analyzer s coupler and receiver so that you do not exceed the optimum receiver power level of 15 dBm Refer to your PNA specifications to optimize power levels to the receiver por
38. g the PNA as the controller Measure the S Parameter for the Source In to Pulse Out Record the data in Table 11 4 Set the PNA to measure S21 only Normalize the S21 response 5 Set the Pulse In to 5 Volts by changing the 81111A Output to 5 Volts 6 Measure the On Off Ratio Record the data in Table 11 Figure 46 On Off Switch Ratio EB3 4B 10 MHz to 60 GHE PNA Series Network Analyzer Port 1 Port 2 i g 23AH86 PULSE TEST SET 2 GHz to 40 GHz mm FS JT a NES e 7 u 4 se vx 4 cam Jis ex me 3 qw T OP e t 6 J NJ NJS M J gt Ee 81104 PULSE PATTERN GENERATOR Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 59 Test Set Performance Verification Attenuator Settings 1 Connect the RF cables as shown in Figure 47 Attenuator Steps This configuration measures the CPLR IN to REF 1 OUT Reference Attenuators for Port 1 Record the data in Table 11 on page 66 2 Connect a 50 load to the CPLR Thru Port 3 Set the PNA to measure S21 only Normalize the S21 response 4 Set Marker 1 to 2 GHz The attenuator setting is measured at 2 GHz only to test the attenuators relative attenuation for each setting The noise floor of the PNA limits measurements when the test sets attenuator setting is greater than 40 dB Frequencies above 6 GHz at low power levels make measurements difficult Frequencies below 1 GHz are also difficult due to the coupler roll off 5 Set the Z5623A Option H86 Te
39. gure 29 I O Transaction WRITE TEXT p1b EOL VO Transaction DEFAULT FORMAT M 9k woe Cancel Querying and read from the test set is the same for both switch count and box ID Figure 30 Query Read WRITE TEXT idn EOL READ TEXT X STR Z5623AH86S KO Transaction mw m e mk DEFAULT NUM CHARS 32 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Controlling the Test Set Quick Basic If you are using Quick Basic or Visual Basic be sure to disable EOI and EOL before sending commands to the test set Including the semicolon in program commands will not ensure that these commands are disabled as would be the case in HP Basic RMB When using the 82335 GPIB Interface and Visual Basic use the following commands to disable EOI and EOL send the necessary data to the test set and re enable EOI and EOL NOTE Be sure to re enable EOI and EOL before sending data to another instrument Write Commands GpibEoi hGpib 7 0 disable EOI GpibEol hGpib 7 0 disable EOL GpibOutputs hGpib 712 info length send command to test set GpibEol hGpib 7 chr 13 chr 10 2 re enable EOL and set to chr 13 chr 10 GpibEoi hGpib 7 1 re enable EOI where hGpib specifies the handle returned by GpibOpen Read Commands info sw10 query swl0 for switch count length len info length of command max len 10 max length data form idn or swxx
40. h power sensor Verify that the power level is as expected Figure 37 Connect PNA and Test Set Jumpers E8364B 10 MHz to 60 GHz PNA Series Notwork Analyzer GPIB KAM iHe Z5623AH86_HPFDBA2 Rev 1 CAUTION Do not press Preset unless you have turned off the Booster Amplifier s or have saved this state and renamed it to User Preset Pressing Preset will return the analyzer to its default power level and default internal attenuator settings The increase in power may result in damage to the DUT or analyzer CAUTION High power isolators should be inserted between the SOURCE OUT and CPLR IN front panel ports on the test set if you are measuring a highly reflective device The increase in power may result in damage to the analyzer 48 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 Final Setup and Response Calibration 1 Verify that all of the power and attenuator settings are correct and set to the following measurement Press Menu Dialog then tab to Trace In the pull down menu select Measure then S21 2 Connect the analyzers test port cables to form a thru configuration 3 Press Menu Dialog then tab to Calibration In the pull down menu select Calibration Wizard and then Unguided Calibration Use Mechanical Standards Select THRU Response Follow the analyzers window prompts to finish the calibration 4 Make the connection as shown in Figure 38 Figure 38 C
41. he Test Set Switch Indicator Function The 87222E is set to the A or B Position Refer to Table 6 on page 41 Switch Indicator Voltages for Test Set Modes When the switch is set to the A position the Indicator Common is connected completing the A Indicator path The 21 VDC connected to the Indicator Common is connected to ground by two resistors 30 KQ and 10 KQ The Position A and B Indicators have independent 10 kQ resistors to ground The measured voltage from Position A Indicator to ground is approximately 5 Volts and the Position B Indicator will measure 0 Volts When the switch is set to Position B the Indicator common is connected Measuring the voltage from Position B Indicator to ground will measure approximately 5 Volts and the A indicator will measure 0 Volts Example 1 A Indicator Position Connected e Resistance Indicator Common in a connected path 40 kQ Resistance between the Indicator Common and Position A when connected 30 kQ e Resistance between Position A and ground 10 kQ e Resistance between the Indicator Common and Position B when connected OPEN Resistance between Position B and ground 10 kQ e T V R 21 V 40 KQ 0 525 mA e Voltage drop across 30 KQ resistor V IxR 0 525 mAx30 KQ 15 75 Volts e Voltage drop across 10 KQ resistor V IxR 0 525 mAx10 KQ Position A indicator to ground 5 25 Volts In that the Position B switch to the Indicator Common is open only the 10 KQ resistor ground is con
42. icates that the power line switch is ON This symbol indicates that the power line switch is in the STANDBY position This symbol indicates that the power line switch is in the OFF position This symbol is used to identify a terminal which is internally connected to the product frame or chassis The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community If accompanied by a year it is when the design was proven The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association This instrument complies with Canada CSA 22 2 No 000000061010 1 Second Edition This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product This is a marking to indicate product compliance with the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 001 Direct Current This is a required mark signifying compliance with an EMC requirement The C Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Spectrum Management Agency China RoHS regulations include requirements related to packaging and require compliance to China standard GB18455 2001 This symbol indicates compliance with the China RoHS regulations for paper fiberboard packaging Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices Assistance with test and measurement needs and information on finding a local Agilent office are available on the Internet at http www agilent com find assist You can also p
43. igh Power e Amplifier Terminate Bypass The bypass mode sets the Test Set s internal switches so that the SOURCE IN port thru path connects directly to the CPLR THRU port This allows you to use the PNA in a normal operation The test port and R1 reference power at the PNA will be reduced due to the loss of the test set Figure 39 Bypass Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 51 Test Set Internal Configurations High Power The high power mode sets the Test Set s internal switches so that the SOURCE IN port thru path connects to the AMP OUT and AMP IN ports and then to the CPLR THRU port This allows the user to insert a Booster Amplifier in the RF path Figure 40 High Power m es as 60 dB A CPLRI 02020 S d M Source Fiter Pulse Pulse 1 AMP AMP Source CPLR CPLR RCVR d Out b OUT N OUT NW THRU R1 OUT Pulse The pulse mode sets the Test Set s internal switches so that the SOURCE IN port thru path connects to the pin switch modulator directly to the CPLR THRU port This allows the user to make lower power pulse measurement Figure 41 Pulse 60 68 4 2005 1 CUM 10 2030 XE di rt Source Filet Pulse Pulse 1 AMP AMP Source CPLR CPLR RCVR e Out b OUT NW N THRU R1 OUT 52 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Test Set Internal Configurations Pulse High Power The pulse high power mode sets the Test Set s internal switches so that the SOURCE IN port thru path connects to the
44. lel Command Sent Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 35 Controlling the Test Set Direct Control The fourth method to control the test set uses the port 1 37 pin D Sub connector located on the rear panel When the Z5623A Option H86 is shipped the jumper Z5623 60202 is not connected to port 1 37 pin D Sub connector This will allow the user to control the internal switches and attenuators directly from the 37 pin D Sub connector Refer to Table 5 on page 40 which shows the pinout and function for port 1 NOTE LCD indicator is only valid when the test set is used in control methods PNA Controller and Parallel Direct control does not change the LCD indicator when either the switches or attenuators are repositioned Controlling the Switches Control of the internal switches directly is provided from the 37 pin D Sub connector and can be done in two ways e TTL Open Collector The TTL input allows the user independent switch position control by either a low 0 or high 1 The TTL voltage is 0 or 5 Volts Refer to Figure 31 on page 37 The 37 Pin D Sub connector shows the rear panel input output configuration for Port 1 Pins 5 12 22 are the TTL input pins Pin 5 controls SW1 pin 12 controls SW3 and pin 22 controls SW2 The Open Collector inputs allows the user to control a switch position by grounding either the A AD or B BD drive input lines for each switch Only one of these two input lines can
45. nalyzer Port 1 Port 2 GPIB He Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 57 Test Set Performance Verification RCVR Port S Parameters 1 Connect the RF cables as shown in Figure 45 RCVR Port S Parameters which shows the configuration for Port 1 setup This measures the Source In to REF 1 OUT S Parameters for the Port 1 Record the data in Table 10 on page 65 2 Set the Z5623A Option H86 Test Set to the Bypass mode using the PNA as the controller Measure the S Parameters for the Source In to REF OUT Record the data in Table 10 for frequencies between 2 to 50 GHz only 3 Connect a 50 Q load to the CPLR Thru Port 4 Verify that the Pulse In is set to 0 Volts on the 81111A and set the impedance on the Output to 1000 2 Figure 45 RCVR Port S Parameters ES3648 10 MHz to 60 GHz PNA Series Network Anahyzer Port 1 Port 2 GPIB He 811044 PULSE PATTERN GENERATOR Z5623AHB4 Ref out Rev 1 58 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Test Set Performance Verification On Off Switch Ratio 1 Connect the RF cables as shown in Figure 46 On Off Switch Ratio which shows the configuration for Port 1 set up This measures the Source In to REF 1 OUT S Parameters and Reference Attenuators for Port 1 Record the data in Table 11 on page 66 Verify that the Pulse In is set to 0 Volts on the 81111A and set the impedance on the Output to 1000 Q Set the 25623A Option H86 Test Set to the Pulse mode usin
46. nected providing a pull down on the Position B Indicator pin effectively grounding it Figure 33 Switch Indicator Status 21 VDC Pin Number lt 2 lt A Ind Common 30k c4 t lt PositionA 5WVDC 10k T0 37 PIN D SUB lt 6 lt T f lt PosilionB 0 WVDC 10k 21 VDC Pin Number I 2 AWV J Ind Common lt 4 lt lt PositionA OVDC TO 37 PIN D SUB lt 6 lt 1 lt PositionB 5VDC 38 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Controlling the Test Set Controlling the Attenuators Controlling the attenuators are identical to the Switch Open Collector control method Figure 31 on page 37 shows the rear panel input output configuration for Port 1 Pins 13 18 control the attenuator Like the switch open collector lines brake before make operation is used for the attenuator bypass or select setting changes CAUTION Always break before make a selection when using the Open Collector control inputs for the switches and attenuators Failure to do so can damage the internal switches or attenuators CAUTION Make rear panel Direct Control connections while the test set is off Ensure that all inputs are OFF before making any connection Turn off the test set before removing the connector jumper Failure to do so can damage the internal switches or attenuators Table 4 Attenuator Connections Pin Description 13 10 dB bypass 14 10 dB select 15 30 dB bypass 16 20 dB bypa
47. ned in DFAR 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a or as Restricted computer software as defined in FAR 52 227 19 June 1987 or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause Use duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to Agilent Technologies standard commercial license terms and non DOD Departments and Agencies of the U S Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as defined in FAR 52 227 19 c 1 2 June 1987 U S Government users will receive no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 52 227 14 June 1987 or DFAR 252 227 7015 b 2 November 1995 as applicable in any technical data ii Z5623 H86 User s and Service Guide Safety Notes The following safety notes are used throughout this manual Familiarize yourself with each of the notes and its meaning before operating this instrument All pertinent safety notes for using this product are located in Chapter 2 Safety and Regulatory Information on page 70 WARNING Warning denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or loss of life Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of the instrument Do not pro
48. nel The following RMB example assumes that the address of the test set is set to 712 RMB OUTPUT 712 commands To query and read from the Z5623A Option H86 test set the user needs to send two commands The first queries the test set for an individual switch count and the second reads the data as a string Be sure to use an ending semi colon See your manual regarding details for switching the identifier OUTPUT 712 sw10 Query test set for switch 10 ENTER 712 Count Read switch 10 Count To query and read from the Z5623A Option H86 test set the user needs to send two commands The first queries the test set for an ID and the second reads the data in as a string See your manual for details for ID Identifier read when queried OUTPUT 712 idn Query test set for ID ENTER 712 Name Read test set ID VEE When using VEE insure the Direct I O is set as follows This is also the default Direct I O settings Figure 28 Direct INO Direct O Configuration Write EOL Sequence in Multi Field as Data Only Array Separator m Array Format Linear END EOI on EOL NO Conformance IEEE 488 Read Terminator n 1 Binblock None x State Learn String i Upload String Download String OK Cancel Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 31 Controlling the Test Set To send commands to the test set configure the I O Transaction as follows Fi
49. nel RF Ports J3 and J4 3 Connect the test set s 37 Pin D SUB jumper Z5623 60202 to port 1 on the rear panel for GPIB and parallel control 4 Connect a GPIB cable from the PNA Test Set and Pulse Pattern Generators These cables are not supplied 5 Connect a BNC cable for the 10 MHz Reference between the PNA and the Pulse Pattern Generators These cables are not supplied 6 Connect four BNC cables from each Pulse Pattern Generators Output 1 and 2 to the PNA rear panel IF Inputs These cables are not supplied 7 Connect a BNC cable from the test sets PULSE 1 IN to the Pulse Pattern Generator These cables are not supplied Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 17 System Setup Figure 12 System Setup Configuration 83648 10 MHz to 50 GHz PNA Series Network Analyzer 5065 9872 or 5065 9875 10 MHz Ref GPIB 25623AH86 PULSE TEST SET 2 GHz to 40 GHz 81104A PULSE PATTERN GENERATOR 81104A PULSE PATTERN GENERATOR 18 5065 9874 or 5065 9877 5065 9873 or 5065 9876 039 Port 2 Treas oe PULSE IN 25623AH86 ssc ev 1 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide System Setup A high power isolator or attenuator must be inserted at the Source Out and CPLR IN front panel connectors to protect the internal test set modulator pin switch and PNA solid state transfer switch 30 dB isolation recommended or if reverse isolation of the amplifier is less than 30 dB Maximum power into modulat
50. olid marker to the 10 point and the vertical dash marker to 90 and measure the rise time by reading the delta vertical Marker Record the rise time in Table 11 15 Increase the Time scale to 100 ns Position the marker on the pulses fall time to the right on the display and then expand the scale to 5 ns keeping the pulse fall time in view 16 Set the vertical solid marker to the 90 point and the vertical dash marker to 10 measure the fall time by reading the delta vertical marker Record the fall time in Table 11 Figure 50 Fall Time Ele Conto Setup Measure Calibrate Utilities Help 30 Sep 2004 0753 Oscilloscope Mode 17 Repeat step 9 through step 16 for 30 GHz and 40 GHz by changing the CW frequency on the E8363 64B and measure the rise and fall times Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 63 Test Set Performance Verification Figure 51 Rise and Fall Time Setup E83648 10 MHz to 50 GHz PNA Serios Network Analyzer GPIB He 81104A PULSE PATTERN GENERATOR GUPUTT ovmur GARNI INFINIIUM DCA 86100A OSCILLISCOPE o o 0 o 0 o 0 64 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Test Set Performance Verification Table 9 Performance Data Port 1 to CPLR THRU Port Connection Mode 0 01 to 8 0 GHz 8 0 to 20 0 GHz 20 0 to 40 0 GHz 40 0 to 50 0 GHz Port 1 SOURCE IN to Spec Meas Spec Meas Spec Meas Spec Meas CPLR THRU dB dB dB dB Bypass
51. om 400 MHz to 2 GHz but is not specified No band pass filter is provided If pulse measurements below 2 GHz are required the user must provide an appropriate high pass filter for that band 2 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Description If any pulse measurements are required using a frequency band that includes frequencies above and below 20 GHz the user must supply a bandpass filter for that band or make two separate measurements Install the instrument so that the ON OFF switch is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator The ON OFF switch or the detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device it disconnects the mains circuit from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument Alternatively an externally installed switch or circuit breaker which is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator may be used as a disconnecting device Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 3 Verifying the Shipment Verifying the Shipment After the test set has been unpacked keep the original packaging materials so they can be used if you need to transport the instrument Check the items received against Table 1 to make sure you have received everything Inspect the test set and all accessories for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment If your test set or any accessories appear to be damaged or missing refer to Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices on p
52. onnecting the DUT E8364B 10 MHz to 60 GHz PNA Series Notwork Analyzer P m Port 2 GPIB _ DUT L iHe Z5623AH86_HPFDBA3 Rev 5 Turn on the DUT and measure the S21 gain of the amplifier under test to confirm the proper operation of the measurement test setup Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 49 Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 6 Continue with any other high power measurements NOTE Ratio measurements such as gain will be correctly displayed However the displayed absolute power levels on the analyzer will not be correct To correctly interpret power levels and the gain of the booster amplifier the attenuator setting must be taken into consideration If no calibration has been performed or if the instrument is in an un calibrated state the following must be taken into consideration when interpreting the measured data e The value of attenuation added to receiver A and B The R channel reference level supplied from the test set e Protection of the internal parts for the test set and PNA 50 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Test Set Internal Configurations Test Set Internal Configurations The Z5623A Option H86 can be internally configured to allow the user to configure it for different application requirements In this section we will show the test sets internal configurations There are five basic mode configurations e Bypass e High Power e Pulse Pulse H
53. or pin switch is 20 dBm for both forward and reverse directions Optimum power level to all PNA receivers is 15 dBm Insert or set attenuators to the receivers A B R1 and R2 ports to reduce power to receivers accordingly Set initial instrument state to 65 dBm test port power level to reduce risk of damage when turning on the unit Recommended sweep mode is STEP Frequency Offset mode must be on and the R1 reference channel should be set to external Figure 13 Pulse Configuration EB3648 10 MHz to 50 GHz PNA Series Network Analyzer Port 1 Port 2 Z5623AH86 PULSE TEST SET 2 GHz to 40 GHz GPIB meN Cw EN ENAN 1 LS A 9 N P w tf la cu b ed w J Oo Band Pass Filter iHe Z5623AH86_PFD Rev 1 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 19 System Setup Figure 14 High Power Pulse Configuration E83648 10 MHz to 60 GHz PNA Series Network Analyzer GPIB Port 1 Por Son RA z eu ee D r 1 e am I DUT I 25623AH86 PULSE TEST SET 2 GHz to 40 GHz ov o numo iHe Band Pass Filter Z5623AH86_HPFD Booster Amplifier RF RF Out INPUT OUTPUT Isolator 20 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Pulse Test Set Control Program Pulse Test Set Control Program Getting Started Your Z5623A Pulse Test Set comes with a Pulse Control Program disk Z5623 10014 Disk 1 of 1 This disk is in a DOS high density format and can be inserted directly into the PNA disk drive
54. ort 1 internal switches and attenuator Direct control requires the user to connect the port 1 37 pin D sub connectors located on the rear panel Both GPIB and direct control cannot be used simultaneously When used in the direct control mode the test sets front panel LCD indicator may differ from the user setup High power configurations require that attenuators and isolators be connected to the test ports and receivers in order to protect the E8363B or E8364B PNA Series Network Analyzer The Agilent E8363BH85 and E8364BH85 High Power Configurable PNA Series Network Analyzer when ordered with the Option H08 and H11 can be used for high power pulse measurement applications More information on the setup and configuration of the Agilent E8363BH85 and E8364BH85 PNA Series Network Analyzer can be found in manual p n E8364 90027 Microwave PNA Series High Power Configurable Test Set Option H85 The instrument is shipped from the factory with jumper cables installed on the front panel in what is called the Shipped Configuration Two filters are also shipped with the Test Set The filters are used externally These filters are used to eliminate video feed thru from the PIN switch The filters are banded The low frequency highpass filter Z5623 80027 allows pulse measurements between 2 to 20 GHz The high frequency band filter 75623 80042 allows pulse measurements between 20 and 40 GHz See Pulse Configurations Setups The pulse test set can be used fr
55. ous Intentional interruption of the protective conductor is prohibited Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 7 Electrical Preparations Figure 4 Power Cables Cable Part Number 8120 8705 8120 8709 Plug Description Straight BS 1363A 90 229 90 229 90 Mint Gray Mint Gray For Use in Country Option 900 United Kingdom Hong Kong Cyprus Nigeria Singapore Zimbabwe 8120 1369 8120 0696 Straight AS 3112 90 210 79 200 78 Gray Gray Option 901 Argentina Australia New Zealand Mainland China 8120 1378 8120 1521 Straight NEMA 5 15P 90 203 80 203 80 Jade Gray Jade Gray Option 903 United States Canada Brazil Colombia Mexico Philippines Saudi Arabia Taiwan 8120 4753 8120 4754 Straight NEMA 5 15P 90 229 90 229 90 Gray Gray Option 918 Japan 8120 1689 8120 1692 Straight CEE 7 VII 90 200 78 200 78 Mint Gray Mint Gray Option 902 Continental Europe Central African Republic United Arab Republic 8120 2104 8120 2296 Straight SEV Type 12 90 200 78 200 78 Gray Option 906 Switzerland 8120 2956 8120 2957 Straight SR 107 2 D 90 200 78 200 78 Gray Option 912 Denmark 8120 4211 8120 4600 Straight TEC 83 B1 90 200 78 200 78 Mint Gray Mint Gray O
56. ption 917 South Africa India 8120 5182 8120 5181 Straight SI 32 90 a E earth ground L line and N neutral b Plug identifier numbers describe the plug only The Agilent Technologies part number is for the complete cable assembly 200 78 200 78 Jade Gray Jade Gray Option 919 Israel Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Environmental Preparations Environmental Preparations 1 Ensure that the Electrical Preparations on page 7 are met 2 If you are installing the test set into a cabinet ensure there are at least two inches of clearance around the sides and back of the test set and the system cabinet See Figure 5 The convection into and out of the test set must not be restricted The ambient temperature outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the test set by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet Figure 5 Ventilation Clearance Requirements VA TEST SET RACK CAUTION If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts forced convection must be used TWO INCH CLEARANCE SIDES AND REAR TWO INCH CLEARANCE NN SIDES AND REAR TEST SET E sn as EDGE OF BENCH Mo Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 9 Electrostatic Discharge Protection Electrostatic Discharge Protection Protection against electrostatic discharge ESD is essential while removing or connec
57. query sw10 n returns 00000010 rn Parallel Port The third way is used by the service center or during production to verify the port path connections This uses the parallel port on the rear panel of the Z5623A Option H86 This method uses an 8722ES Network Analyzers Parallel port to control the test set The following example assumes that the address of the network analyzer is set to 16 Be sure to use an ending semi colon OUTPUT 716 PARALGPIO Sets the parallel port for GPIO function OUTPUT 716 PARAOUT D Programs all GPIO output bits 0 to 256 at once 34 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Controlling the Test Set Table 3 GPIB and Parallel Commands GPIB Description LCD Display Parallel Decimal A100 RCVR R1 Attenuator 0 dB A00 00000000 0 A110 RCVR R1 Attenuator 10 dB A10 00000001 1 A120 RCVR R1 Attenuator 20 dB A20 00000010 2 A130 RCVR R1 Attenuator 30 dB A30 00000011 3 A140 RCVR R1 Attenuator 40 dB A40 00000100 4 A150 RCVR R1 Attenuator 50 dB A50 00000101 5 A160 RCVR R1 Attenuator 60 dB A60 00000110 6 P1B Port 1 Bypass Mode P1 Bypass Axx 00001110 14 P1HPB Port 1 High Power Mode P1 HP Bypass Axx 00001111 15 P1HPP Port 1 High Power Pulse Mode P1 HP Pulse Axx 00010000 16 P1P Port 1 Pulse Mode P1 Pulse Axx 00010001 17 RST Reset Port 1 Bypass Mode P1 Bypass A00 00010110 22 Display Description GPIB IDN Z5623AH86S Read Test Set ID ERR invalid command Non GPIB or Paral
58. re you operate the instrument The documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition Connector Care and Cleaning If alcohol is used to clean the connectors the power cord to the instrument must be removed All cleaning should take place in a well ventilated area Allow adequate time for the fumes to disperse and moist alcohol to evaporate prior to energizing the instrument WARNING To prevent electrical shock disconnect the Agilent Technologies model product from mains before cleaning Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts Do not attempt to clean internally Before Applying Power Verify that the product is configured to match the available main power source If this product is to be powered by autotransformer make sure the common terminal is connected to the neutral grounded side of the ac power supply Shipping Instructions You must always call the Agilent Technologies Instrument Support Center to initiate service before retuning your instrument to a service office Refer to Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices on page 75 Always transport or ship the instrument using the original packaging if possible If not comparable packaging must be used Attach a complete description of the failure symptoms Statement of Compliance This product has been designed and te
59. ss 17 20 dB select 18 30 dB select Figure 34 Attenuator Connection 1 2 4 5 8 9 60 dB 33325 60006 Pin 1 20dB bypass Pin 2 20dB select Pin 4 10dB bypass Pin 5 30dB bypass Pin 8 30dB select Pin 9 10dB select Pin 102 21 V Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 39 Controlling the Test Set NOTE Switches and attenuators supply voltage is supplied internally by the test set The supply voltage is 21 Vdc NOTE LCD indicator is only valid when the test set is used in the following control methods PNA Controller Parallel Direct Control does not change the LCD indicator when the switches or attenuators are repositioned Table 5 Rear Panel Connection for Port 1 Pin Switch Function Port1 Description Switch Position Pin Bias Switch Control 1 1 amp 4 AD SW1 Position A Drive 1 to 2 3 to 4 1 gnd 2 OPEN 2 1 amp 4 BD SW1 Position B Drive 1t04 2to 3 1 OPEN 2 gnd 3 184 Al SW1 Position A Indicator A 5 volts B 0 volts 4 1 amp 4 BI SW1 Position A Indicator A 0 Volts B 0 volts 5 1 amp 4 TTL Swi TTL Drive A High B Low A 5 volts B gnd 26 285 AD SW2 Position A Drive 1 to 2 3to 4 1 gnd 2 OPEN 25 2 amp 5 BD SW2 Position B Drive 1 to 4 2to3 1 OPEN 2 gnd 24 285 Al swe Position A Indicator A 5 volts B 0 volts 23 285 Bl SW2 Position B Indicator A 0 volts B 5 volts 22 285 TTL SW2 TTL Drive
60. st Set Reference Attenuator in 10 dB steps 10 60 dB and measure the response Record the data in Table 11 Figure 47 Attenuator Steps EB3 4B 10 MHz to 60 GHE PNA Series Network Analyzer Port 1 Port 2 GPIB He 25623AH86 Atin Rev 1 60 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Test Set Performance Verification Rear Panel Termination Test 1 Connect the 50 loads to the rear panel connectors J3 and J4 2 Set the PNA to measure S11 and 822 3 Set the 25623A Option H86 Test Set to the Bypass mode using the PNA as the controller Measure the S Parameter to the Amp In and Amp Out for J4 and J3 Record the data in Table 11 on page 66 Figure 48 Rear Panel Termination 83648 10MMz to 60 GHz PNA Series Network Analyzer eum Port 1 Port 2 GPIB e 11104A PULSE PATTERN GENERATOR Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 61 Test Set Performance Verification Rise and Fall Time Test 1 Connect the RF cables shown in Figure 51 on page 64 This configuration measures the rise and fall times of the pin switch modulators in the test set Record the data in Table 11 on page 66 Set the E8363 64B to CW mode Frequency 20 GHz Set the E8363 64B Power Level 20 dBm Turn the 81110A Output 1 On Set the 81110A LEVEL Normal gt High 5 Volts gt Low 0 Volts gt 50 to 1 KQ Set the 81110A TRIGGER MODE to Continuous Pulse Signal to Output 1 Pulse Period to Internal Osc Set the 81
61. sted in accordance with IEC Publication 1010 Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus and has been supplied in a safe condition The instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in a safe condition Declaration of Conformity For a copy of the manufacturer s Declaration of Conformity for this apparatus contact your local Agilent Technologies office or sales representative on page 75 70 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB du Canada Compliance with German Noise Requirements This is to declare that this instrument is in conformance with the German Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines Laermangabe nach der Maschinenlaermrerordnung 3 GSGV Deutschland Acoustic Noise Emission Geraeuschemission LpA lt 70 dB Lpa lt 70 dB Operator Position am Arbeitsplatz Normal Operation normaler Betrieb per ISO 7779 nach DIN 45635 t 19 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 71 Warnings Warnings applicable to this instrument are WARNING To prevent electrical shock disconnect the Agilent Technologies Z5623A Option H86 from the mains before cleaning Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts Do not attempt to clean
62. ting cables or assemblies within the network analyzer Static electricity can build up on your body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit elements when discharged Static discharges too small to be felt can cause permanent damage To prevent damage to the instrument always wear a grounded wrist strap having a 1 MQ resistor in series with it when handling components and assemblies always use a grounded conductive table mat while working on the instrument always wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor If you are uncertain about the conductivity of your floor wear a heel strap Figure 6 shows a typical ESD protection setup using a grounded mat and wrist strap Figure 6 ESD Protection Setup Wrist Strap NOTE A 3 Wire line power cord with proper connection to ground must be used for ESD protection Anti Static Mat esd setup 10 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Test Set Familiarization Test Set Familiarization This section familiarizes the user with various front and rear panel features of the test set Front Panel Figure 7 Front Panel Features Z5623AH86 PULSE TEST SET 2 GHz to 40 GHz RCVR Rt OUT AMP IN SOURCE OUT FILTER IN PORT STATUS GPIB ONLY PULSE LI Z5623AH86 SC Rev 1 BNC Short attached for shipment 1250 0774 Power On Switch The Power On switch turns the AC power to the test set on and off The switch is located at th
63. ts It will be necessary to take the following into consideration Power measured at the test sets RCVR R1 OUT 2 dBm Estimated compression power 2 dBm The optimum PNA receiver power level 15 dBm Attenuation Equations 4 Set the internal Z5623A Option H86 Test Set RCVR R1 step attenuator to the value calculated below rounding off to the highest 10 dB step Refer to Controlling the Test Set on page 28 to set the Attenuator for RCVR R1 OUT path With the previous points in mind the amount of attenuation can be calculated from the following equations Attenuator RCVR R1 Setting 2dBm 15 dBm 13 dBm RCVR R1 Attenuator Value 20 5 Turn on the Booster Amplifier 6 Measure the output power from the test sets RCVR R1 using a high power meter and sensor 7 Verify that the power measured in the previous step is within the acceptable limits 212 dbm at the RCVR R1 OUT 46 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide Making High Power Measurements With Option H86 10 11 Measure the output power from the test sets CPLR THRU port using a high power meter and sensor Turn off the Booster Amplifier Verify that the power measured in the previous step is within the acceptable limits less than 43 dBm at the CPLR THRU port The maximum power level between 40 GHz and 50 GHz is less than 40 dBm Calculate the amount of attenuation needed between the analyzer s coupler and receivers so that you
64. urchase accessories or documentation items on the Internet at http www agilent com find If you do not have access to the Internet contact your field engineer NOTE In any correspondence or telephone conversation refer to the product by its model number and full serial number With this information the Agilent representative can determine whether your unit is still within its warranty period Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 75 76 Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide
65. y recommended that the user verify the RF power levels seen by the various elements of the test setup At high power levels a mistake could permanently damage the instrument Refer to Table 2 Table 2 Power Levels Test Setup Power Level Maximum Z5623AH86 RF Power Levels to Access Ports SOURCE IN 20 dbm RCVR R1 OUT 20 dBm CPLR THRU CPLR IN 43 dBm 10 MHz to 40 GHz CPLR THRU CPLR IN 40 dBm 40 GHz to 50 GHz AMP OUT SOURCE OUT 30 dBm FILTER IN 30 dBm Dependent on Filter PULSE OUT 20 dbm Dependent on Filter AMP 1 IN TERM J4 30 dBm AMP 1 OUT TERM J3 30 dbm Maximum PNA RF Power Levels to Access and Test Ports Max Recommended RF Level at A B R1 R2 Receivers 15 dbm Damage Level at A B R1 R2 Receivers 15 dbm Max Recommended RF Level at Port 1 2 Source 0 dBm Damage Level to Port 1 2 SOURCE OUT 20 dBm Max Level to Port 1 2 Test Ports 20 dBm NOTE Refer to your PNA specifications to optimize the power levels in the receivers NOTE We recommend that you do NOT operate components near damage or maximum levels The power levels should be kept at less than 3 dB preferably 6 dB below damage and maximum levels Damage and Maximum levels are not necessarily the optimum level Z5623A H86 User s and Service Guide 15 Operation Overview Figure 10 Maximum Power Levels J4 30 dBm J3 Port 1 Side

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