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1. Frequency Response Test Setup 2 Frequency Response Test Setup 3 cc Second Harmonics Distortion Test Setup Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup Other Spurious Test Setup lcs Residual Response Test Setup 1 144411 Serial Number Plate a aaa rs Contents 6 Harmonics Test Setup LL l l ll 1 Input Crosstalk Test Setupl LL a a aa A 1 Input Crosstalk TestSetup2 LL ooo A Input Crosstalk Test Setup 3 l l Impedance Test Setup LL ll ll ll AA Tables Performance Tests ee 43 1 Recommended Test Equipment Calibration Data Required for 8496A G Calibration Data Required for 8494A G Source Level Flatness Test Settings Non Sweep Power Linearity Test Settings Power Sweep Linearity Test Settings Harmonics Test Settings Non Harmonic Spurious Test Settings Receiver Noise Test Settings 1 1 1 1 1 Receiver Noise Test Settings 2 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test Settings A R Dynamic Accuracy Test Settings 1 A R Dynamic Accuracy Test Settings 2 B R Dynamic Accuracy Test Settings 1 B R Dynamic Accuracy Test Settings 2
2. CBMQ2IfI Figure 2 12 A R Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 1 b On the 4396B set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Source Power 17 dBm Source POWER O O O Active Channel CH 1 Input A R Meas A R Format LOG MAG Format LOG MAG Average Factor 5 Bw Avg AVERAGE FACTOR 5 Averaging ON Bw Avg AVERAGE on OFF Then the softkey label changes to AVERAGE ON off Active Channel CH 2 Input A R Meas A R Format PHASE Format PHASE Average Factor 5 Bw Avg AVERAGE FACTOR G Averaging ON AVERAGE on OFF Then the softkey label changes to AVERAGE ON off c Set the step attenuator to O dB d Press Cal CALIBRATION MENU RESPONSE THRU to perform the response THRU calibration Wait for the completion of the sweep Then press DONE RESPONSE Performance Tests 2 33 e Set the step attenuator to the first setting 30 dB in the second column of Table 2 9 Table 2 9 A R Dynamic Accuracy Test Settings 1 4396B Step Attenuator 4396B Input Level Source Power 0 dB 30 dB 13 dBm 10 dB 20 dB 3 dBm 20 dB 10 dB 7 dBm f On the 4396B press Source POWER 1 3 x1 to set the source power to the first setting in the third columns of Table 2 9 g Perform the following steps to measure the dynamic accuracy i Press Trigger NUMBER OF GROUPS 5 to make a sweep Wait for the completion of t
3. The calibration uncertainty is the primary source of measurement error in performance tests The measurement uncertainties listed in the performance test record of Chapter 4 are valid only when the uncertainty of the step attenuation data satisfies that given in the third column of Table 1 3 and Table 1 4 The calibration of step attenuators 8496A G and 8494A G are available at Agilent Technologies For information about the calibration and the available uncertainties contact your nearest Agilent Technologies service center Note i Y The 8496G programmable step attenuator has four attenuation segments 10 dB segment 20 dB segment and two 40 dB segments Each attenuation from 10 dB to 70 dB is obtained by combining these segments The attenuations from 40 dB to 70 dB depend on the 40 dB segment that is used When setting the step attenuator for the calibration specify one of the 40 dB segments for attenuations from 40 dB to 70 dB Then use the specified segment in the tests Note The 8494G programmable step attenuator has four attenuation segments 1 dB segment 2 dB segment and two 4 dB segments Each attenuation is obtained by combining these segments The attenuations of 4 dB and 6 dB depend on the 4 dB segment that is used When setting the step attenuator for the calibration specify one of the 4 dB segment for attenuations of 4 dB and 6 dB Then use the specified segment in the tests 1 6 Gen
4. Level Accuracy oaoa a s Level Flatness 3 NON SWEEP POWER LINEARITY TEST 2 5 2 4 POWER SWEEP LINEARITY TEST 2 200022202000824 5 HARMONICS NON HARMONIC SPURIOUS TEST Harmonics 2 ll s s 4 4 4 4 eos oss Non Harmonie Spurious 4 s 4 4n 6 RECEIVER NOISE LEVEL TEST 4 AA AtIFBW10Hz 2 A n At IF BW 40 kHz 2 2 Rn Input B LL LL hora os 10 MAGNITUDE RATIO PHASE DYNAMIC ACCURACY TEST A R Measurement oaa a a es BR Measurement roo AA 11 MAGNITUDE RATIO PHASE FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST A R Measurement oaa a a es BR Measurement roo AA 12 CALIBRATOR AMPLITUDE ACCURACY TEST 13 DISPLAYED AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL TEST sls 14 AMPLITUDE FIDELITY TEST a At RBW 10 kHz LL herr 0 A At RBW 1 MHZ 2 A 15 INPUT ATTENUATOR SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST 16 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH ACCURACY SELECTIVITY TEST Bandwidth Accuracy LLL a 4 s A Contents 4 Selectivity 0 0 a a a 4 13 17 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST 4 14 18 IF GAIN SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST 4 14 19 NOISE SIDEBANDS TEST LL ll e es 4 15 20 FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST lle 4 16 21 SECOND HARMONIC DISTORTION TEST 2 2 4 16
5. Openf f T R Test Set Short f Load f APC 7 N f Adapter Test Port Cable N m N m Cable BM02091 Figure 2 10 Impedance Test Setup 2 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B 3 On the network analyzer perform the following steps to set the network analyzer controls to measure the return loss a Press to initialize the network analyzer b Press MENU POWER O O GD Press START 6 s Press STOP O GJ Gin Press CAL CAL KIT 7mm N 500 RETURN CALIBRATION MENU S11 1 PORT to initiate a calibration f Connect a type N f open to the end of the test port cable 8 Press S11 0PENS OPEN M Wait until a beep sounds Then press DONE OPENS h Remove the open from the test port cable and connect a type N f short to the test port cable i Press SHORTS SHORT M Wait until a beep sounds Then press DONE SHORTS j Remove the short from the test port cable and connect a type N f 50 Q load to the test port cable k Press LOAD Wait until a beep sounds 1 LAG Press DONE 1 PORT CAL to complete the calibration sequence m Remove the type N f 50 Q load from the test port cable 4 Connect the test port cable to the 4396B R input 2 26 Performance Tests 10 11 12 13 14 15 On the network analyzer press MENU
6. 0 A 2 78 Procedure a 2 2 E a 2 78 22 THIRD ORDER INTERMODULATION DISTORTION TEST SA 2 80 Description LL A 2 80 Specification 4 4 ll 4 4 4 4 4 A 2 80 Test Equipment 5 4 A A 2 80 Procedure LLL 2 ll 2 4 l4 AA 2 80 23 OTHER SPURIOUS SA 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 22D 55 2 2 2525 2 45 2 83 Description aoa a a a a AA 2 83 Specification 4 4 2 a 4 4 4 44 A 2 83 Test Equipment soo a a a 55 nn 2 83 Procedure 2 2 4 4 e 4 AA 2 83 24 RESIDUAL RESPONSE TEST SA 2 2 ll lr 2 86 Description 4 4 4 ll ll 4444s 2 86 Specification 6 AA 2 86 Test Equipment ao AA 2 86 Procedure LL 6 A 2 86 Calculation Sheet INTRODUCTION 2 4 s s se le lS A 3 1 2 SOURCE LEVEL FLATNESS TEST LL lll hn 3 1 3 NON SWEEP POWER LINEARITY TEST 3 2 Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz 3 2 Reference 0 dBm LL 2 2 l4 e AA 3 2 Non Sweep Power Linearity 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 25 2 25 525 3 2 4 POWER SWEEP LINEARITY TEST 3 3 Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz 3 3 6 RECEIVER NOISE LEVEL TEST 3 4 At IF BW 10Hz 2 2 3 4 At IF BW 40KHZ a 3 5 9 ABSOLUTE AMPLITUDE ACCURACY TEST 1 1 1 1 1 3 6 R input 2 2 A 3 6 A input 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 44 s 3 6 B input LL Looe A 3 6 10 MAGNITUDE RATIO PHA
7. Displayed Average Noise Level Test Settings Amplitude Fidelity Test Settings l Amplitude Fidelity Test Settings2 Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty Test Settings RBW Accuracy Test Settings 1 1 1 RBW Selectivity Test Settings RBW Switching Uncertainty Test Settings IF Gain Switching Uncertainty Test Settings Noise Sideband Test Settings 1 1 Frequency Response Test Settings 1 Frequency Response Test Settings 1 Third Order Intermodulation Test Settings Other Spurious Test Settings 1 Other Spurious Test Settings2 Residual Response Test Settings Manual Changes by Serial Number Manual Changes by ROM Version Contents 7 General Information INTRODUCTION This chapter provides an overview of the manual and 4396B Network Spectrum Impedance Analyzer analyzer performance tests In addition this chapter describes the analyzer calibration cycle calculation sheets and performance test record and test equipment required in test procedures of this manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual contains the performance test procedures for the analyzer These performance tests are used to verify that the analyzer s performance meets its specificatio
8. 124 7 dBm 124 7 dBm 98 5 dBm 123 5 dBm 123 5 dBm 97 dBm 122 dBm 122 dBm 95 8 dBm 120 8 dBm 120 8 dBm 94 6 dBm 119 6 dBm 119 6 dBm Performance Test Record 4 5 At IF BW 40 kHz 4 6 Performance Test Record Frequency Input Test Result 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 500 MHz 1 GHz 1 4 GHz 1 8 GHz R UU gt WU gt A U gt WU gt A U gt AW AW U gt A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Test Limit 50 dBm 75 dBm 75 dBm 64 97 dBm 89 97 dBm 89 97 dBm 64 7 dBm 89 7 dBm 89 7 dBm 63 5 dBm 88 5 dBm 88 5 dBm 62 dBm 87 dBm 87 dBm 60 8 dBm 85 8 dBm 85 8 dBm 59 6 dBm 84 6 dBm 84 6 dBm 7 INPUT CROSSTALK TEST Measurement Test Result Test Limit R into A Crosstalk 120 dB R into B Crosstalk 120 dB A into R Crosstalk 80 dB A into B Crosstalk 100 dB B into R Crosstalk 80 dB B into A Crosstalk 100 dB 8 INPUT IMPEDANCE TEST Measurement Test Result Test Limit Measurement Uncertainty R Return Loss gt 20 dB 1 2 dB A Return Loss gt 20dB 1 2 dB B Return Loss gt 20dB 1 2 dB Performance Test Record 4 7 9 ABSOLUTE AMPLITUDE ACCURACY TEST Input R Frequency Mimimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Limit Limit Uncertainty 100kHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 22 dB 1 MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 10 MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 17 dB 50 MHz
9. P S N m N m Cable ower sensor Power Meter Direct Connection No Cable CBMO2222 Figure 2 26 Frequency Response Test Setup 1 5 Initialize the signal generator Then set the amplitude to 4 dBm 4 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Frequency Span 1 kHz Span 1 RBW 100 Hz Sl RES BW O O Reference Level 8 dBm Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE Q 8 Scale Division 1 dB Div Scale Ref SCALE DIV 1 Input Att 10 dB Scale Ref ATTEN 1 9 5 On the signal generator set the frequency to the first frequency 20 MHz in the first column of Table 2 22 Table 2 22 lists the test settings at frequencies gt 100 kHz 2 74 Performance Tests Table 2 22 Frequency Response Test Settings 1 Signal Generator 4396B Frequency Center Frequency 20 MHz 20 MHz 100 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 1 MHz 6 MHz 6 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz 50 MHz 50 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 79 GHz 1 79 GHz 1 8 GHz 1 8 GHz On the 4396B press Center 2 0 M 4 to set the center frequency to the first setting 20 MHz in Table 2 22 Perform the following steps to measure the frequency response a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Search MAX to place the marker
10. Input B Meas B Data Math DATA Display DATA MATH D M DATA MATH DATA Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Input B Meas B Data Math DATA Display DATA MATH D M DATA MATH DATA IF BW I kHz Bw Avg IF BW 1 G m Performance Tests 2 23 C Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep d Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Active Channel CH 1 Data Memory Data Math DATA MEM Reference Value 100 dB Input R Active Channel CH 2 Data Memory Data Math DATA MEM Reference Value 100 dB Input A IF BW 10 Hz Key Strokes ch 1 Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE Q 1 0 x1 as R 53 Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O O 9 GY Meas A Bw Avg IF BW 1 0 x1 Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for completion of the sweep f Press Ch 1 Search MAX to move the channel 1 marker to the maximum point on the trace R Memory g Record the marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column for B into R crosstalk h Press ch 2 Search MAX to move the channel 2 marker to the maximum point A Memory i Record the marker reading in the p
11. Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep Press Marker AMODE MENU AMKR SWP PARAM 6 O O GJ O O 17 to move the delta reference marker to the spurious frequency in the sixth column of Table 2 25 Press Marker 0 x1 to move the delta marker to the spurious frequency Record the 4396B marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each setting in Table 2 25 7 On the signal generator set the controls as follows 2 84 Performance Tests 10 11 Controls Settings Frequency 1 8 GHz Amplitude 0 dBm On the 4396B perform the following steps to measure the carrier level a Set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 1 8 GHz center 1 C 8 8 0 Frequency Span 1 MHz Span 1 M 2 RBW 3 kHz Bw Avg RES BW 3 km b Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep C Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the peak of the carrier On the 4396B set the following controls to the first settings in Table 2 26 Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 1 749 GHz Center 1 O 7 4 6 G n Frequency Span 98 MHz Span 9 8 Ma RBW 30 kHz Bw Avg RES BW 3 Gm VBW 10 kHz Gw Avs VIDEO BW G 0 km Table 2 26 Othe
12. ccc ee eee eee 436A Opt 022 437B or 438A Power Sensor L uaaaaaa aaa aaa aaa esee he e e e a e e 8481D N m N m cable 61 Cm 11500B or part of 11851B Step Attenuator 10 dB Step VSWR lt 1 02 8496A G Option 001 and H60 Attenuator driver e 11713A 1 Calibration values for attenuation settings of 10 dB to 50 dB at 50 MHz are required 2 Required when using a programmable step attenuator 8496G Procedure 1 Record the step attenuator 50 MHz calibration values in the calculation sheet Calibration Value column 2 Connect the power sensor to the power meter and calibrate the power meter for the power sensor 9 Set the step attenuator to 50 dB before connecting the test equipment This protects the power sensor from excess input 4 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 3 2 6 Performance Tests HP 4396B Power Meter L LO LO L 00000000 00 N m N m Cable q Step Attenuator VSWR lt 1 02 CBM02031 Figure 2 3 Non sweep Power Linearity Test Setup Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 50 MHz center 5 0 M 1 Frequency Span 0 Hz Span ZERO SPAN Press Source POWER 0 to set the source power to the first t
13. 4 Ga Input Att 10 dB Scale Ref ATTEN 1 60 4 On the 4396B press Center 1 C 0 1 M m to set the center frequency to the first center frequency 1 01 MHz in Table 2 24 Performance Tests 2 81 10 Table 2 24 Third Order Intermodulation Test Settings 4396B Signal Generator 1 Signal Generator 2 Center Frequency Frequency Frequency 1 01 MHz 1 MHz 1 02 MHz 10 01 MHz 10 MHz 10 02 MHz 500 01 MHz 500 MHz 500 02 MHz 1800 01 MHz 1800 MHz 1800 02 MHz On signal generator 1 set the frequency to 1 MHz the first frequency of signal generator 1 in Table 2 24 On signal generator 2 set the frequency to 1 02 MHz the first frequency of signal generator 2 in Table 2 24 On signal generators 1 and 2 perform the following steps to adjust each generator s signal amplitude to 20 dBm a On signal generator 1 turn the RF signal on and adjust the amplitude until the power meter reads 20 dBm 0 5 dB b On signal generator 1 turn the RF signal off c On signal generator 2 turn the RF signal on and adjust the amplitude until the power meter reads 20 dBm 0 5 dB d On signal generator 1 turn the RF signal on On the 4396B perform the following steps to measure the third order intermodulation distortion product a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Marker 1 to move the marker to peak of th
14. 1 Frequency Span 100 Hz Span 1 9 0 Table 2 13 Displayed Average Noise Level Test Settings 4396B Center Frequency RBW Frequency Span 10 kHz 10 Hz 100 Hz 100 kHz 10 kHz 1 Hz 1 MHz 10 kHz 1 Hz 10 MHz 10 kHz 1 Hz 100 MHz 10 kHz 1 Hz 500 MHz 10 kHz 1Hz 1 0 GHz 10 kHz 1 Hz 1 4 GHz 10 kHz 1 Hz 1 8 GHz 10 kHz 1 Hz 4 Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep 5 Record the 4396B trace mean value Unit in the calculation sheet Trace Mean Unit column The trace mean value is displayed as a marker statistic mean in the upper right hand corner of the display 6 Change the center frequency frequency span and RBW settings in accordance with Table 2 13 Then repeat steps 4 and 5 for each setting 7 Convert the unit of the test results from Watt to dBm using the equation given in the calculation sheet Record the test results dBm in the performance test record Performance Tests 2 51 14 AMPLITUDE FIDELITY TEST SA Description This test checks the 4396B amplitude fidelity at RBWs of 10 kHz and 1 MHz A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the 4396B S input through a step attenuator The signal amplitude is varied by inserting known attenuation values Each signal amplitude dB is measured to a reference value at the attenuator setting of 0 dB Then the measured values are compared with to the inserted attenuation s calibra
15. 18 dB 8 dB 20 dB 20 dB 10 dB 20 dB 80 dB 10 dB 30 dB 40 dB 10 dB 40 dB Set the 1 dB step attenuator to the first setting O dB listed in the second column of Table 2 20 Set the 10 dB step attenuator to the first setting 10 dB listed in the third column of Table 2 20 Perform the following steps to measure the IF gain switching uncertainty a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Search M X to move the marker to the peak of the carrier c Record the delta marker reading in the calculation sheet 4396B Reading column Change the 4396B reference level the 1 dB step attenuator and the 10 dB step attenuator settings in accordance with Table 2 20 Repeat step 11 for each setting Performance Tests 2 67 13 Calculate the test results using the equation given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the performance test record 2 68 Performance Tests 19 NOISE SIDEBANDS TEST SA Description This test applies 59 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz and 1 8 GHz CW frequency signals to the 4396B S input Then this measures noise sidebands at offsets 1 kHz 10 kHz and 1 MHz from each carrier using a 4396B NOISE FORM function Using the noise form function and the delta marker mode the noise sidebands level is displayed directly in dBc Hz In this test the noise sidebands at the 1 kHz offset from the carrier is measured at a 59 MHz CW frequency
16. 2 55 15 INPUT ATTENUATOR SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST SA Description This test measures the 4396B input attenuator switching uncertainty over the entire range from 10 dB to 60 dB The switching uncertainty is referenced to the 10 dB attenuator setting In this test a 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the 4396B S input through a step attenuator The signal amplitude is measured at each 4396B input attenuator setting At each measurement the other measurement conditions are kept constant to measure the switching uncertainty exclusively The applied signal level is controlled using the step attenuator so as to keep the signal level input to the first mixer the internal circuit stage following the input attenuator constant For example the step attenuator is decreased by 10 dB when the 4396B input attenuator is increased by 10 dB The 4396B reference level is set to the value of the input attenuator setting 50 dB This keeps the 4396B internal IF gain constant Two 6 dB fixed attenuators with a VSWR of lt 1 015 are connected to the signal generator output connector and the 4396B S input respectively These fixed attenuators are used to reduce the measurement uncertainties caused by mismatch error When they are used the measurement uncertainties listed in the performance test record are valid Specification A input attenuator switching uncertainty 20 dB to 40 dB referenced to 10 dB 1 0 dB 50 dB to 60 dB referenced to 10 d
17. 30 Hz 10 Hz 23 92075 MHz 99 9985 MHz 100 MHz 9 99 kHz 100 Hz 10 Hz 100 0045 MHz 99 9924 MHz 100 MHz 9 99 kHz 100 Hz 10 Hz 100 0048 MHz 100 MHz 110 71 MHz 9 99 kHz 100 Hz 10 Hz 110 71 MHz 100 MHz 142 84 MHz 9 99 kHz 100 Hz 10 Hz 142 84 MHz 1155 786429 MHz 1155 6734286 MHz 9 99 kHz 100 Hz 30 Hz 1155 6734286 MHz 1723 92375 MHz 1723 92075 MHz 5 99 kHz 30 Hz 10 Hz 1723 92075 MHz 5 On the 4396B perform the following steps to measure the spurious level In each step the carrier level is measured first Then the spurious level is measured a Set the controls as follows to measure the carries level Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 23 92375 Center 2 6 CQ O 6 O 6 w MHz Frequency Span 1 MHz Span 1 RBW 3 kHz Ave RES BH The center frequency is set to the frequency of the signal generator Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep C Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta marker g h reference at the peak of the carrier Set the following controls to the settings listed in Table 2 25 from the second to the fifth columns Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 23 92075 Center 2 3 O 9 GJ O C2 6 ww MHz Frequency Span 5 99 kHz Span 6 9 6 k m RBW 30 Hz Sal RES BY GO VBW 10 Hz Bw Avg VIDEO BW 1 0 1
18. Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument Return the instrument to a Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained Dangerous Procedure Warnings Warnings such as the example below precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed Warning Dangerous voltages capable of causing death are present in this instrument Use extreme caution when handling testing and adjusting M this instrument Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology to the extent allowed by the Institution s calibration facility or to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members Warranty This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment except that in the case of certain components listed in General Information of this manual the warranty shall be for the specified period During the warranty period Agilent Technologies will at
19. N m BNCO f adapter ssssssesseses m eee PN 1250 1476 Procedure 1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 23 HP4396B e 00000000 N m BNC f Adapter BNC m BNC m Cable CBMO2IS1 Figure 2 23 RBW Switching Uncertainty Test Setup Performance Tests 2 63 2 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 20 MHz center 2 0 Reference Level 18 dBm Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O 0 6 Scale Division 1 dB Div Scale Ref SCALE DIV 1 3 Set the 4396B controls as follows This sets the 4896B RBW to the reference 10 kHz of the RBW switching uncertainty test Control Settings Key Strokes RBW 10 kHz Cume RES BW O 5 Frequency Span 100 kHz Span 1 0 0 4 Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep 9 Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the peak of the carrier 6 Set the 4396B controls as follows This sets the RBW and the frequency span to the first settings listed in Table 2 19 Control Settings Key Strokes RBW 3 kHz Bw Avg RES BW 3 k m Frequency Span 30 kHz Span 3 0 k m Table 2 19 RBW Switching Uncertainty Test Settings 4396B RBW
20. Reference Level 20 dB 30 dBm 40 dB 30 dB 20 dBm 30 dB 40 dB 10 dBm 20 dB 50 dB 0 dBm 10 dB 60 dB 10 dBm 0 dB 10 Set the step attenuator to the first setting 40 dB listed in the third column of Table 2 16 11 Perform the following steps to measure the input attenuator switching uncertainty a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Search MAX c Record the delta marker reading in the calculation sheet 4396B Reading column 12 Change the 4396B input attenuator setting the reference level setting and the step attenuator setting in accordance with Table 2 16 Repeat step 11 for each setting 13 Calculate the test results using the equation given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the performance test record 2 58 Performance Tests 16 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH ACCURACY SELECTIVITY TEST SA Description This test measures the 3 dB 60 dB bandwidth and calculates the selectivity at resolution bandwidth RBW settings gt 10 kHz and checks the performance meets the specification The bandwidth accuracy and selectivity for resolution bandwidth settings 9 kHz are not tested because the 4396B uses a digital filter technique on RBW settings lt 3 kHz Therefore the bandwidth accuracy and selectivity can be calculated mathematically The calculated uncertainty is within the specification Specification Resolution bandwidth RBW
21. om 30 m 13 dBm 10 dB 20 dB 3 dBm 20 dB 10 dB 7 dBm f On the 4396B press Source POWER 1 3 to set the source power to the first setting 13 dBm in the third columns of Table 2 11 g Perform the following steps to measure the dynamic accuracy i Press Trigger NUMBER OF GROUPS 5 to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep ii Press Marker 1 to move the channel 1 marker to 50 MHz iii Record the channel 1 marker reading in the calculation sheet for the magnitude ratio dynamic accuracy Use the 4396B reading column corresponding to the input level in the first column of Table 2 11 iv Press UU to move the channel 2 marker to 3 MHz v Record the channel 2 marker reading directly in the performance test record Use the test result column of the phase measurement corresponding to the input level in the first column of Table 2 11 h Change the step attenuator setting and 4396B power setting in accordance with the second and third columns of Table 2 11 and perform step 4 g for each setting i Change the cable connection as shown in Figure 2 15 2 38 Performance Tests HP4396B 00000000 O O N m N m Adapter Power Splitter 6dB Fixed Attenuation b 6dB Fixed Attenuation mene Ld Step Attenu
22. three required 11500B or part of 11851B BNC m BNC m cable 122 em ssssssssssssssssss ee ee PN 8120 1840 1 Calibration values for attenuation settings of 10 dB to 50 dB at 50 MHz are required 2 Calibration values for attenuation settings of 2 dB 4 dB 6 dB 8 dB and 10 dB at 50 MHz are required 3 Required when using a programmable step attenuator of the 8494G and the 8496G Performance Tests 2 65 Procedure 1 Record the 50 MHz calibration values of the 1 dB step attenuator and the 10 dB step attenuator in the calculation sheet Calibration Value column 2 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 10 dB Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 10 dB 5 Initialize the signal generator Then set the controls as follows Controls Settings Frequency 50 MHz Amplitude 6 dBm 4 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 24 Note Connect the signal generator s 10 MHz frequency reference output to the i 4396B EXT REF Input on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 24 With this Y configuration both the signal generator and the 4396B are phase locked to the same reference frequency to obtain a stable measurement BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm TO FREQ REF HP 4396B Signal Generator 6dB Fixed Attenuation N m N m Cable VSWR lt 1 015 TT 1 dB Step
23. 0 5 dB 0 040 dB 5 dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 050 dB 10 dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 042 dB 5 dBm 0dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 050 dB 5 dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 058 dB 10 dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 051 dB 0 dBm 5 dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 050 dB 10dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 042 dB bdBm 10dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 052 dB Performance Test Record 4 3 5 HARMONICS NON HARMONIC SPURIOUS TEST Harmonics Frequency Harmonics Test Result Test Limit Measurement Frequency Uncertainty 100 kHz 200 kHz dBc lt 30dBe 1 72 dB 500 MHz 1 GHz dBc lt 30dBe 1 73 dB 1 8 GHz 3 6 GHz dBc lt 30dBe 1 73 dB Non Harmonic Spurious Frequency Non Harmonic Test Result Test Limit Measurement Frequency Uncertainty 500 MHz 478 58 MHz lt 30 dBe 1 73 dB 521 42 MHz lt 30dBe 1 73 dB 1558 58 MHz lt 30dBe 1 73 dB 1 8 GHz 258 58 MHz lt 30dBe 1 73 dB 1778 58 MHz lt 30dBc 1 73 dB 1821 42 MHz lt 30dBc 1 73 dB 2058 58 MHz lt 30dBc 1 73 dB 3858 58 MHz lt 30dBc 1 73 dB 4 4 Performance Test Record 6 RECEIVER NOISE LEVEL TEST At IF BW 10 Hz Frequency Input Test Result 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 500 MHz 1 GHz 1 4 GHz 1 8 GHz R WU om WU 7 AU gt WU WU gt WU AO gt W W gt A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A AA CA A A A A Test Limit 85 dBm 110 dBm 110 dBm 85 dBm 110 dBm 110 dBm 99 97 dBm 124 97 dBm 124 97 dBm 99 7 dBm
24. 0178 dB 0 043 0 0208 dB 0 043 0 0280 dB 0 043 11 MAGNITUDE RATIO PHASE FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST A R Measurement Frequency Measurement Minimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Limit Limit Uncertainty 100 kHz to 1 MHz Magnitude Ratio 1 dB 1 dB 0 105 dB Phase 6 6 0 69 1 MHz to 1 8 GHz Magnitude Ratio 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 042 dB Phase 3 3 0 29 B R Measurement Frequency Measurement Minimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Limit Limit Uncertainty 100 kHz to I MHz Magnitude Ratio 1 dB 1 dB 0 105 dB Phase 6 6 0 69 1 MHz to 1 8 GHz Magnitude Ratio 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 042 dB Phase 3 3 0 29 12 CALIBRATOR AMPLITUDE ACCURACY TEST Minimum Limit Test Result Maximum Limit Measurement Uncertainty 19 6 dBm 20 4 dBm 0 082 dB Performance Test Record 4 11 13 DISPLAYED AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL TEST Frequency Test Result Test Limit 10 kHz lt 125 dBm Hz 100 kHz lt 125 dBm Hz 1 MHz 125 dBm Hz 10 MHz lt 149 97 dBm Hz 100 MHz 149 7 dBm Hz 500 MHz 148 5 dBm Hz 1 GHz lt 147 dBm Hz 1 4 GHz 145 8 dBm Hz 1 8 GHz 144 6 dBm Hz 14 AMPLITUDE FIDELITY TEST At RBW 10 kHz dB from Minimum Limit Test Result Maximum Limit Measurement Reference Level Uncertainty 10 dB 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 021 dB 20 dB 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 021 dB 30 dB 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 021 dB 40 dB 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 022 dB
25. 1 GHz This test checks the frequency accuracy of the internal frequency reference or the high stability frequency reference for Option 1D5 Specification Frequency reference accuracy 23 5 C referenced to 28 C Luaaaa aaa cnt nee ens lt 5 5 ppm year Precision frequency reference accuracy option 1D5 DOC to 55 C referenced to 2P lt 0 13 ppm year Test Equipment For testing a standard 4396B not equipped with Opt 1D5 Frequency Counter coco 5343A Opt 001 BNC m BNC m cable 61 Gm PN 8120 1839 APC 3 5 m APC 3 5 f adapter 00 00 0000 ees PN 1250 1866 N m BNC f adapter 2 00 0 aaa aaa meme PN 1250 1476 BNC f SMA f adapter 2 0 0 0 conc I ee PN 1250 0562 For testing an 4396B equipped with Opt 1D5 Frequency Counter ssssssssssssssssssse se e e ae e 5343A Frequency Standard nunun anana aaa 5061B 3 BNC m BNC m cable 61 Gm PN 8120 1839 BNC m BNC m cable 122 em LL aaa aaa aA PN 8120 1840 APC 3 5 m APC 3 5 f adapter u auaaaaa aaa aaa aaa ees PN 1250 1866 BNC f SMA f adapter 2 0 0 0 conc I ee PN 1250 0562 1 Option 001 Time Base is not required when any 10 MHz frequency standard with time base error 1 9 x 1077 year is available as an external frequency reference for the frequency counter 2 This adapter is used to protect the 5343A s APC 3 5 m input connector sometimes called connector saver In the test setup the BNC m SMA f adap
26. 22 THIRD ORDER INTERMODULATION DISTORTION TEST 4 16 23 OTHER SPURIOUS TEST aaa ees 4 17 24 RESIDUAL RESPONSE TEST els 4 17 Manual Changes Introduction LL A A 1 Manual Changes A 1 Serial Number LLL 4 ll 4 e 4 44 44s A 2 Index Contents 5 Figures Frequency Accuracy Test Setup i 4 4441 1 Source Level Accuracy Flatness Test Setup Non sweep Power Linearity Test Setup Power Sweep Linearity Test Setup Receiver Noise Level Test Setup c Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup A R Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 1 A R Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 2 B R Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 1 B R Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 2 A R Magnitude Ratio Phase Frequency Response Test Setup B R Magnitude Ratio Phase Frequency Response Test Setup Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup Average Noise Level Test Setup 1 Amplitude Fidelity Test Setup Input Attenuator Accuracy Test Setup RBW Accuracy and Selectivity Test Setup RBW Switching Uncertainty Test Setup IF Gain Switching Uncertainty Test Setup Noise Sidebands Test Setup Frequency Response Test Setup 1
27. 5 dB 0 21 dB 1 kHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 21 dB 10kHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 21 dB 100 kHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 102 dB 1 MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 089 dB 6 MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 090 dB 10 MHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 090 dB 50 MHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 093 dB 100 MHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 107 dB 1 GHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 101 dB 1 79 GHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 101 dB 1 8 GHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 101 dB 21 SECOND HARMONIC DISTORTION TEST Test Result Test Limit Measurement Uncertainty lt 70dBe 1 47 dB 22 THIRD ORDER INTERMODULATION DISTORTION TEST Frequency Test Result Test Limit Measurement Uncertainty 1 MHz lt 65 dBe 0 7 dB 10 MHz 75 dBe 3 7 dB 500 MHz 75 dBe 3 7 dB 1 8 GHz 75 dBe 3 8 dB 4 16 Performance Test Record 23 OTHER SPURIOUS TEST Spurious Test Result Test Limit Measurement Frequency Uncertainty 23 92075 MHz TU dBe 0 40 dB 100 0045 MHz TU dBe 0 40 dB 100 0048 MHz lt TU dBe 0 40 dB 110 71 MHz TU dBe 0 40 dB 142 84 MHz lt TU dBe 0 40 dB 1155 6734286 MHz lt TU dBe 0 40 dB 1723 92075 MHz lt TU dBe 0 40 dB 1749 MHz lt TU dBe 0 61 dB 1798 995 MHz lt TU dBe 0 40 dB 1799 9945 MHz lt TU dBe 0 40 dB 24 RESIDUAL RESPONSE TEST Frequency Test Result Test Limit 10 71 MHz 100 dBm 17 24 MHz 100 dBm 40 MHz 100 dBm 42 84 MHz 100 dBm 630 MHz 100 dBm 686 19333333333 MHz 100 dBm 1064 99 MHz 100 dBm 1352
28. 50 dB 0 4 dB 0 4 dB 0 026 dB 60 dB 0 7 dB 0 7 dB 0 028 dB At RBW 1 MHz dB from Minimum Limit Test Result Maximum Limit Measurement Reference Level Uncertainty 10 dB 1 dB 1 dB 0 021 dB 20 dB 1 dB 1 dB 0 021 dB 30 dB dB 1 dB 0 021 dB 40 dB 1 dB 1 dB 0 022 dB 50 dB 1 2 dB 1 2 dB 0 026 dB 4 12 Performance Test Record 15 INPUT ATTENUATOR SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST Input Minimum Limit Test Result Maximum Limit Measurement Attenuation Uncertainty 20 dB 1 dB 1 dB 0 024 dB 30 dB 1 dB 1 dB 0 023 dB 40 dB 1 dB 1 dB 0 023 dB 50 dB 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 024 dB 60 dB 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 033 dB 16 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH ACCURACY SELECTIVITY TEST Bandwidth Accuracy RBW Minimum Limit Test Result Maximum Limit 10 kHz 8 kHz kHz 12 kHz 30 kHz 24 kHz kHz 36 kHz 100 kHz 80 kHz kHz 120 kHz 300 kHz 240 kHz kHz 360 kHz 1 MHz 0 8 MHz MHz 1 2 MHz 3 MHz 2 4 MHz MHz 3 6 MHz Selectivity RBW Test Result Test Limit 10 kHz 10 30 kHz 10 100 kHz 10 300 kHz 10 1 MHz 10 5 MHz lt 10 Performance Test Record 4 13 17 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST RBW Minimum Limit Test Result Maximum Limit 3 kHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 30 kHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 100 kHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 300 kHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 1 MHz 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 3 MHz 0 5 dB 0 05 dB 18 IF GAIN SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST Reference Minimum Limit Test Result Maximum Limit Measueme
29. 9683333333 MHz 100 dBm 1387 278 MHz 100 dBm 1586 775 MHz 100 dBm Performance Test Record 4 17 Manual Changes Introduction This appendix contains the information required to adapt this manual to earlier versions or configurations of the 4396B than the current printing date of this manual The information in this manual applies directly to the 4396B serial number prefix listed on the title page of this manual Manual Changes To adapt this manual to your 4596B see Table A 1 and Table A 2 and make all the manual changes listed opposite your instrument s serial number and firmware version Instruments manufactured after the printing of this manual may be different from those documented in this manual Later instrument versions will be documented in a manual changes supplement that will accompany the manual shipped with that instrument If your instrument s serial number or ROM version is not listed on the title page of this manual in Table A 1 or Table A 2 make changes according to the yellow MANUAL CHANGES supplement In additions to information on changes the supplement may contain information for correcting errors Errata in the manual To keep this manual as current and accurate as possible Agilent Technologies recommends that you periodically request the latest MANUAL CHANGES supplement For information concerning serial number prefixes not listed on the title page or in the MANUAL CHANGE supplem
30. Attenuator 10 dB Step Attenuator VSWR lt 1 02 VSWR lt 1 02 CBM02201 Figure 2 24 IF Gain Switching Uncertainty Test Setup 2 66 Performance Tests 5 10 11 12 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 50 MHz center 5 0 M 1 Frequency Span 3 kHz Span 3 k m RBW 300 Hz Bw Avg RES BW 3 0 0 1 Reference Level 10 dBm scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE C 2 1 Scale Division 5 dB Div Scale Ref SCALE DIV 5 x1 Input Att MANUAL 10dB Scale Ref ATTEN AUTO man Then the softkey label changes to ATTEN auto MAN ATTEN 1 0 x1 Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the peak of the carrier Press Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE 0 to set the 4396B reference level to the first setting listed in the first column of Table 2 20 Table 2 20 IF Gain Switching Uncertainty Test Settings 4396B 1 dB 10 dB Reference Level Step Attenuator Step Attenuator 0 dB 0 dB 10 dB 2 dB 2 dB 10 dB 4 dB 4 dB 10 dB 6 dB 6 dB 10 dB 8 dB 8 dB 10 dB 12 dB 2 dB 20 dB 14 dB 4 dB 20 dB 16 dB 6 dB 20 dB
31. Frequency Span 3 kHz 30 kHz 30 kHz 300 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 300 kHz 3 MHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 9 MHz 30 MHz 7 Perform the following steps to measure the RBW switching uncertainty a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Search MAX to move the delta marker to the peak of the carrier c Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column 8 Change the 4396B RBW and frequency span in accordance with Table 2 19 Repeat step 7 for each setting 2 64 Performance Tests 18 IF GAIN SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST SA Description The IF gain is the total gain of the internal path of the IF signal within the 4396B The 4396B has twelve IF gain settings from 0 dB to 40 dB The IF gain is automatically set to the setting determined by the selected reference level and input attenuator settings This test measures the 4396B spectrum amplitude measurement uncertainty caused by changing the IF gain settings over the entire range The switching uncertainty is referenced to the IF gain setting at a reference level of 10 dBm and an input attenuator setting of 10 dB In this test a 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the 4396B S input through two step attenuators a 1 dB step and a 10 dB step attenuator The signal amplitude is measured at several 4396B reference level settings where the IF gain is varied over the entire range At each measurement the internal
32. IF BW 1 kHz Bw Avg IF BW 1 5 Harmonics Test a On the 4396B press Center 1 0 0 to set the center frequency to the first center frequency listed in the first column of Table 2 4 Table 2 4 lists test frequencies Table 2 4 Harmonics Test Settings 4396B Second Harmonic Center Frequency Frequency 100 kHz 200 kHz 500 MHz 1 GHz 1 8 GHz 3 6 GHz b On the spectrum analyzer perform the following steps to measure the second harmonic level of the first test frequency 100 kHz i Press CENTER FREQUENCY 1 0 0 kHz to set the center frequency to the same value as the 4396B center frequency ii Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep iii Press PEAK SEARCH A to move the marker to the peak of the fundamental signal and to place the delta maker reference at the peak iv Press CENTER FREQUENCY 2 0 0 kHz to change the center frequency to the second harmonics frequency listed in the second column of Table 2 4 v Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep vi Press PEAK SEARCH to move the marker to the peak of the second harmonic vii Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column c On the 4396B press Center 5 0 0 M p to set the center frequency to the second test frequency 500 MHz d On the spectrum analyzer perform the following steps to measur
33. Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the lower 60 dB frequency v Rotate the RPG knob to move the delta marker to higher frequency points beyond the peak frequency until the delta marker reads between 0 dB and 0 8 dB vi Record the delta marker frequency in the calculation sheet 60 dB Bandwidth column for the RBW selectivity e Change the RBW the frequency span and the input attenuator in accordance with Table 2 18 Repeat step 5 d for each setting f Calculate the test results for the RBW selectivity using the equation given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the performance test record 2 62 Performance Tests 17 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST SA Description This test measures the 4396B spectrum amplitude measurement uncertainty caused by switching the resolution bandwidth RBW setting The uncertainty is tested for switching the RBW from 3 kHz to each RBW gt 10 kHz The uncertainty of switching the RBW between any two RBWs lt 3 kHz is not tested This is because the 4396B uses a digital filter technique on RBW settings 3 kHz Therefore the uncertainty can be calculated mathematically The calculated uncertainty is within the specification Specification RBW switching uncertainty SPAN lt 100 x RBW for RBW gt 10 kHz 2345 C referenced to 10 KHz RBW lt 0 5 dB Test Equipment BNC m BNC m cable 61 Cm PN 8120 1839
34. N m adapter o PN 1250 1475 1 Calibration values for attenuation settings of 10 dB to 70 dB at 50 MHz are required 2 Required when using a programmable step attenuator 8496G Procedure Record the step attenuator 50 MHz calibration values in the calculation sheet Calibration Value column 2 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Dual Channel ON Display DUAL CHAN on OFF Then the softkey label changes to DUAL CHAN ON off Marker DISCRETE Marker MKR CONT Then the softkey label changes to MKR DISCRETE Start Frequency 3 MHz Start 3 M 1 Stop Frequency 50 MHz Stop 5 0 Ma IF BW 10 Hz Bw Avg IF BW 1 x Number of Points 2 Sweep NUMBER of POINTS 2 xi Calibration Kit Type N 500 Cal CAL KIT 7mm N 500 3 A R Dynamic Accuracy Test Magnitude Ratio at 50 MHz and Phase at 3 MHz a Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 12 2 32 Performance Tests HP4396B 00000000 N m N m Adapter Power Splitter KA 6dB Fixed Attenuation N m N m Cable s 6dB Fixed Attenuation O VSWR x 1 015 Lo Step Attenuator VSWR lt 1 02
35. PEAK SEARCH xv Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column xvi Press CENTER FREQUENCY 2 0 5 8 5 6 MHz xvii Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep xviii Press PEAK SEARCH xix Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column xx Press CENTER FREQUENCY 3 8 5 8 O 6 8 MHz xxi Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep xxii Press PEAK SEARCH xxiii Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column Performance Tests 2 15 6 RECEIVER NOISE LEVEL TEST NA Description This test measures the 4396B receiver noise levels noise floor in the network analyzer mode at IF BW 10 Hz and 40 kHz This measures the noise level using the marker statistics function mean when the inputs are terminated In this test the noise level trace mean value is measured in linear format Unit Then the measured values are converted to log magnitude format dBm This is done to avoid skewing the data with the marker statistics function The receiver noise level at IF BW 10 Hz is measured using IF BW 1 kHz The measured values are converted 20 dB to the value of the IF BW 10 Hz The noise sources depend mainly on the used signal path within the analyzer The signal path for IF BW I kHz
36. Ref SCALE DIV 3 G m Input A Meas A Format LINEAR Format LIN MAG Scale Ref SCALE DIV 3 G m Input B Meas B Format LINEAR Format LIN MAG Scale Ref SCALE DIV 1 m Source RF QUT ON off Then the softkey label changes to RE DUT on OFF Span ZERO SPAN Sweep NUMBER of POINTS 0 O x Utility STATISTICS on OFF Then the softkey label changes to STATISTICS UN off Scale Division 1 mU Scale Division 1 mU RF OUT Power OFF Frequency Span 0 Hz Number of Points 801 Statistics ON 5 Press Bw Avg IF BW 1 k m to set the 4396B IF BW to 1 kHz 4 Press Center 1 0 0 k m to set the 4396B center frequency to the first center frequency 100 kHz listed in Table 2 6 Table 2 6 lists test frequencies for the receiver noise level test at IF BW 10 Hz Performance Tests 2 17 Table 2 6 Receiver Noise Test Settings 4396B Center Frequency 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 500 MHz 1 0 GHz 1 4 GHz 1 8 GHz 5 Perform the following steps to measure the receiver noise level a Press Meas R to set the 4396B input to R input b Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep c Record the 4396B trace mean value Unit in the calculation sheet Trace Mean Unit column The trace mean value is displayed as a marker statistic mean in the upper right hand corner of the display d Press Meas to
37. TRIGGER MENU SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep On the network analyzer press MKR FCTN MKR SEARCH OFF MAX to move the marker to the maximum point on the trace Record the network analyzer s marker reading with an opposite sign in the performance test record Test Result column Remove the test port cable from the 4396B R input and connect it to the A input On the network analyzer press MENU TRIGGER MENU SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep On the network analyzer press MKR FCTN MKR SEARCH OFF MAX to move the marker to the maximum point on the trace Record the network analyzer s marker reading with an opposite sign in the performance test record Test Result column Remove the test port cable from the 4396B A input and connect it to the B input On the network analyzer press MENU TRIGGER MENU SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep On the network analyzer press MKR FCTN MKR SEARCH OFF MAX to move the marker to the maximum point on the trace Record the network analyzer s marker reading with an opposite sign in the performance test record Test Result column Performance Tests 2 27 9 ABSOLUTE AMPLITUDE ACCURACY TEST NA Description This test measures a test signal amplitude using the 4396B absolute amplitude measurement function in the network analyzer mode and using a power meter and a
38. This protects the power sensor from excess input 4 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 4 Performance Tests 2 9 HP 4396B Power Meter L LO LO L 00000000 00 N m N m Cable q Step Attenuator VSWR lt 1 02 CBM02031 Figure 2 4 Power Sweep Linearity Test Setup 5 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Sweep Type POWER SWEEP Sweep SWEEP TYPE MENU POWER SWEEP CW Frequency 50 MHz Source CW FREQ 5 0 Mg Start Power 10 dBm Start C 1 0 1 Stop Power 20 dBm Stop 2 0 x1 Number of Points 7 Sweep NUMBER of POINTS 7 Manual Trigger Tigger TRIGGER FREE RUN MANUAL Trigger Event ON POINT Trigger TRIGGER MANUAL TRIG EVENT ON SWEEP Then the softkey label changes to TRIG EVENT ON POINT 6 Press Trigger SINGLE TRIGGER MANUAL to start a power sweep and to set the 4396B power to the first sweep point of 10 dBm listed in Table 2 3 Table 2 3 lists test settings Verify that the step attenuator is set to 40 dB Table 2 3 Power Sweep Linearity Test Settings 4396B Step Attenuator Source Power 10 dBm 40 dB 5 dBm 40 dB 0 dBm 40 dB 5 dBm 40 dB 10 dBm 40 dB 15 dBm 50 dB 20 dBm 50 dB 2 10
39. at the peak of the carrier c Record the 4396B marker reading and power meter reading in the 4396B Reading 1 and Power Meter Reading 1 columns of the calculation sheet for the 20 MHz reference Change the signal generator frequency and the 4396B center frequency in accordance with Table 2 22 Then repeat step 7 for each setting Record the 4396B marker reading and power meter reading in the 4396B Reading 1 and Power Meter Reading 1 columns of the calculation sheet for frequencies gt 100 kHz Reverse the power splitter output connections as shown in Figure 2 27 Performance Tests 2 75 BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm TO FREQ REF Signal Generator OUTPUT HP 4396B e 00000000 Power Splitter N m N m Cable Power Sensor Power Meter Direct Connection No Cable CBM02223 Figure 2 27 Frequency Response Test Setup 2 10 Repeat steps 5 through 8 to remove the power splitter tracking characteristic Record the 4396B marker reading and power meter reading in the in 4396B Reading 2 and Power Meter Reading 2 columns of the calculation sheet 11 Change the test equipment setup as shown in Figure 2 28 2 76 Performance Tests HP4396
40. dB 1 0 dB 40 dB gt range gt 50 dB 0 12 dB 0 4 dB 1 2 dB 50 dB gt range gt 60 dB 0 4 dB 0 7 dB 1 4 dB 60 dB gt range gt 70 dB 1 2 dB 1 5 dB 2 2 dB 70 dB gt range gt 80 dB 4 dB 4 3 dB 1 23 5 C 10 dBm gt ref level input att gt 50 dBm except for gain compression Test Equipment Signal Generator uuuauaaaaaaa aa aaa aaa aaa aaa e e e ee 8663A or 8642B Step Attenuator 10 dB step VSWR lt 1 02 8496A G Option 001 and H60 Attenuator Driver ooo 11713A N m N m cable 61 em two required 0202 e eee 11500B or part of 11851B BNC m BNC m cable 122 em sssssssssssssssssss ee PN 8120 1840 6 dB Fixed Attenuation two required 1 111 8491A Opt 006 amp Opt H60 1 Calibration values for attenuation settings of 10 dB to 60 dB at 50 MHz are required 2 Required when using a programmable step attenuator 8496G 2 52 Performance Tests Procedure 1 Record the step attenuator 50 MHz calibration values in the calculation sheet Calibration Value column 2 Initialize the signal generator Then set the controls as follows Controls Settings Frequency 50 MHz Amplitude 2 dBm 3 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 20 Note Connect the signal generator s 10 MHz frequency reference output to the i 4396B EXT REF Input on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 20 With this Y con
41. input is terminated In this test the noise level trace mean value is measured in linear format Watt Then the measured values are converted to log magnitude format dBm This is done to avoid skewing the data with the marker statistics function Specification Displayed average noise level frequency gt 10 MHz ref level lt 40 dBm att 20 dB lt 150 3 GHz dBm Hz 10 kHz lt frequency 10 MHz ref level lt 40 dBm att 20 dB 125 dBm Hz Test Equipment 500 termination type N m uuaaa aaa LLL AL 909C Opt 012 or part of 85032B Procedure 1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 19 HP4396B CBMQ2ISI Figure 2 19 Average Noise Level Test Setup 2 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Reference Value 40 dBm Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O 4 Ga Input Att 0 dB Scale Ref ATTEN 0 1 2 50 Performance Tests Unit WATT Format WATT Statistics ON Ummy STATISTICS on OFF Then the softkey label changes to STATISTICS ON off 9 Set the controls as follows This sets the center frequency frequency span and RBW to the first settings listed in Table 2 13 Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 10 KHz Center 1 0 RBW 10 Hz Bw Avg RES BW O O
42. measurement settings other than the IF gain are kept constant to measure the switching uncertainty exclusively To do this the input attenuator setting is fixed to 10 dB The applied signal level is controlled using the step attenuators so as to keep the signal level input to the A D converter internal circuit following the IF signal path constant For example when the reference level is decreased by 2 dB while the IF gain setting is increased by 2 dB the measured signal level is decreased by 2 dB through the two step attenuators whose total attenuation is increased by 2 dB Two 6 dB fixed attenuators with a VSWR of lt 1 015 are connected to the signal generator output connector and the 4396B S input respectively These fixed attenuators are used to reduce the measurement uncertainties caused by mismatch error When they are used the measurement uncertainties listed in the performance test record are valid Specification IF gain switching uncertainty O input att fixed referenced to 20 dBm ref level input att lt 0 3 dB Test Equipment Signal Generator sisse e e e e e 8663A or 8642B Step Attenuator 10 dB step VSWR lt 1 02 8496A G Option 001 and H60 Step Attenuator 1 dB step VSWR lt 1 02 8494A G Option 001 and H60 Attenuator driver ecc 11713A 6 dB Fixed Attenuation 0 00000 e es 8491 A Opt 006 amp Opt H60 N m N m cable 61 cm
43. reading in the performance test record Press 1 0 k m to move the delta marker at the offset 10 KHz from the carrier Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Press Span 2 C 6 M m to set the frequency span to 2 5 MHz Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep J Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the peak of the carrier k Press 1 M p to move the delta marker at the offset 1 MHz from the carrier Record the marker reading in the performance test record m Press 1 M g to move the delta marker at the offset 1 MHz from the carrier n Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record ye DO MO a On the signal generator set the frequency to the next center frequency 100 MHz in Table 2 21 On the 4396B press Center 1 0 0 M Z to set the center frequency to 100 MHz Repeat step 9 to measure the noise sideband level at 10 kHz and 1 MHz offsets from the carrier of 100 MHz Performance Tests 2 71 15 14 15 16 1T 18 On the signal generator set the frequency to the next center frequency 1 GHz in Table 2 21 On the 4396B press Center 1 G n to set the center frequency to 1 GHz Repeat step 9 to measure the noise sideband level at 10 kHz and 1 MHz offsets from the carrier of 1 GHz On the signal generator
44. s APC Y 3 5 m input connector In Figure 2 1 the SMA connector of the BNC f SMA f adapter is mated with the APC 3 5 connector of the different type 2 Initialize the frequency counter Then set the controls as follows Controls Settings Sample Rate Midrange Range Switch 500 MHz 26 5 MHz INT EXT Switch rear panel Internal or External when the frequency standard is connected 3 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 1 GHz Center 1 Frequency Span ZERO Span ZERO SPAN 4 Wait for the frequency counter reading to settle 5 Record the frequency counter reading to 1 Hz resolution in the performance test record Test Result column Performance Tests 2 3 2 SOURCE LEVEL ACCURACY FLATNESS TEST NA Description This test uses a power meter and a power sensor to measure the actual power level of the RF OUT signal at several frequencies from 100 kHz to 1 8 GHz when the signal amplitude is set to 0 dBm The level accuracy is checked at a frequency 50 MHz The level flatness is calculated as power deviation from the power reading taken at 50 MHz Specification Level accuracy 23 5 C 50 MHz O dBm output cccicc c cnn n cence es lt 0 5 dB Flatness 23 5 C relative to 50 MHz O dBm output 0 0000s 1 0 dB Test Equipment Power Meter u uuuae aaa aaa aaa aaa m 4
45. set the frequency to the next center frequency 1 8 GHz in Table 2 21 On the 4396B press Center 1 Q 8 G n to set the center frequency to 1 8 GHz Repeat step 9 to measure the noise sideband level at 10 kHz and 1 MHz offsets from the carrier of 1 8 GHz 2 72 Performance Tests 20 FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST SA Description This test measures the amplitude measurement accuracy of the 4596B spectrum measurement over the entire frequency range The frequency response is calculated as the accuracy deviation from the absolute amplitude accuracy at a frequency of 20 MHz At frequency ranges gt 100 kHz this test applies a CW signal to the 4396B S input and power meter through a power splitter The signal level is measured by doing a 4596B spectrum measurement using a power meter and a power sensor Then the 4396B reading is compared with the reading of the power meter to obtain the absolute amplitude accuracy These tests are performed twice while reversing connections of the power splitter s two output ports This is done to remove the frequency tracking between two output ports of the power splitter At low frequencies lt 100 kHz this test measures the CW signal level of the function generator using the 4396B spectrum measurement The function generator s output level is used as the measurement standard Specification Frequency response 23 5 C att 2 10 dB referenced to level at 20 MHz 10 MHz lt frequenc
46. signal The noise sidebands around the 1 kHz offset from the carrier are mainly determined by the phase noise caused by the fraction N oscillator The frequency range around 39 MHz is one of the frequencies where the phase noise of the 1 kHz offset is most likely to be high Therefore the noise sidebands at the offset 1 kHz is measured only at the 39 MHz CW frequency signal Specification Noise sidebands Offset from Carrier Noise Sidebands 2 kHz 95 dBc Hz 210 kHz lt 105 dBc Hz 2 MHz 110 dBc Hz 1 Center frequency lt 1 GHz Add 20log frequency GHz for frequency gt 1 GHz Test Equipment Signal Generator o 8663A or 8642B N m N m cable 61 Gm 11500B or part of 11851B BNC m BNC m cable 122 em sssssssssssssssssss mee PN 8120 1840 Procedure 1 Initialize the signal generator Then set the amplitude to 0 dBm 2 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 25 Note Connect the signal generator s 10 MHz frequency reference output to the i 4396B EXT REF Input on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 25 With this Y configuration both the signal generator and the 4396B are phase locked to the same reference frequency to obtain a stable measurement Performance Tests 2 69 BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm TO FREQ REF OUTPUT Signal Generator CBM02
47. the stop power Therefore the power linearity for stop powers from 5 dBm to 20 dBm is calculated using each measured power as a stop power This test uses a step attenuator to maintain the power sensor input level 30 dBm This reduces the measurement uncertainty caused by the power sensor s linearity error The actual power of the RF OUT signal is calculated by adding the attenuation used and the power meter reading Therefore this test requires the calibrated attenuation values of the step attenuator at 50 MHz Specification Sweep range sess e eee eee 20 dB Sweep linearity 23 5 C 50 MHz relative to stop power sssssssssss III 0 5 dB Test Equipment Power Meter uuuaaaae aaa ee e 436A Opt 022 437B or 438A Power Sensor LL Luaaaaaaaaa aa aaa aaa sehe he e e e e ess 8481D Step Attenuator 10 dB Step VSWR lt 1 02 8496A G Option 001 and H60 Attenuator driver ecc 11713A N m N m cable 61 Gm 11500B or part of 11851B 1 Calibration values for attenuation settings of 40 dB and 50 dB at 50 MHz are required 2 Required when using a programmable step attenuator 8496G Procedure Record the step attenuator 50 MHz calibration values in the calculation sheet Calibration Value column 2 Connect the power sensor to the power meter Then calibrate the power meter for the power sensor 9 Set the step attenuator to 40 dB before connecting the test equipment
48. 0 1839 BNC f BNC f adapter sss e BNC f BNC f adapter N m N m adapter ssssssssssssssssssss es ee se ees PN 1250 1475 N m BNC f adapter two required ee PN 1250 1476 Procedure 1 Initialize the signal generator Then set the signal generator controls as follows Controls Settings Frequency 40 MHz Amplitude 19 dBm 2 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 29 Note Connect the signal generator s 10 MHz frequency reference output to the i 4396B EXT REF Input on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 29 With this Y configuration both the signal generator and the 4396B are phase locked to the same reference frequency to obtain a stable measurement 2 78 Performance Tests BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm TO FREQ REF Signal Generator OUTPUT HP 4396B pDoD00000 N m BNC f Adapter BNC m BNC m Cable 61 cm Power Splitter N m BNC f Power Sensor Adapter L Power Meter mee pi BNC BNC 50MHz Low Pass Adapter Filter Direct Connection No Cable CBM02231 Figure 2 29 Second Harmonics Distortion Test Setup 3 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER t
49. 0 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 1 6 GHz 1 8 GHz c Wait for the power meter reading to settle Then record the reading in the calculation sheet Power Meter Reading column d Change the 4396B center frequency in accordance with Table 2 1 and repeat step 5 c for each frequency e Calculate test results using the equation given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the performance test record Performance Tests 2 5 3 NON SWEEP POWER LINEARITY TEST NA Description This test uses a power meter and a high sensitivity power sensor to measure the actual power of the 4396B RF OUT signal at several power settings and then calculates the power linearity The power linearity is referenced to a power level of 0 dBm In this test the input power to the power sensor is maintained between 60 dBm and 30 dBm using the step attenuator This reduces measurement uncertainty caused by the power sensor s non linearity and noise The actual power of the RF OUT signal is calculated by adding the attenuation used and the power meter reading Therefore this test requires the calibrated attenuation values of the step attenuator at 50 MHz Specification Level linearity 1 Output Power Linearity 20 dBm power 20 dBm 0 7 dB 40 dBm lt power lt 20 dBm 1 0 dB 60 dBm lt power lt 40 dBm 1 5 dB 1 23 5 C relative to O dBm output Test Equipment Power Meter 0
50. 00 6dB Fixed Attenuation 6dB Fixed Attenuation VSWR lt 1 015 N m N m Cable VSWR lt 1 015 Li Step Attenuator VSWR lt 1 02 CBMO2161 Figure 2 21 Input Attenuator Accuracy Test Setup 5 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 50 MHz Center 5 0 M 1 Frequency Span 10 kHz Span 1 0 RBW 1 kHz Bw Avg RES BW 1 k m Scale Division 5 dB Div Scale Ref SCALE DIV 5 x1 6 Press Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE C 4 0 x1 Scale Ref ATTEN 1 0 x1 to set the 4396B controls to the reference setting for the test 7 Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep 8 Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta reference marker on the peak of the carrier 9 Set the 4396B controls as follows This sets the input attenuator and reference level to the first settings listed in Table 2 16 Control Settings Key Strokes Input Att 20 dB Scale Ref ATTEN 0 x1 Reference Level 30 dBm Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O 3 1 Performance Tests 2 57 Table 2 16 Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty Test Settings a 4396B Step Attenuator Input Attenuator
51. 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 17 dB 100 MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 1GHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 1 79GHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 1 8GHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB Input A Frequency Mimimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Limit Limit Uncertainty 100kHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 22 dB 1MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 10MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 17 dB 50 MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 17 dB 100MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 1GHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 1 79GHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 1 8GHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB Input B Frequency Mimimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Limit Limit Uncertainty 100kHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 22 dB 1MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 10MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 17 dB 50 MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 17 dB 100MHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 1GHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 1 79GHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 1 8GHz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 18 dB 4 8 Performance Test Record 10 MAGNITUDE RATIO PHASE DYNAMIC ACCURACY TEST A R Measurement Input Measurement Minimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Level Limit Limit Uncertainty O dB Magnitude Ratio 0 30 dB 0 30 dB 0 0094 dB Phase 3 0 3 0 0 048 10 dB Magnitude Ratio 0 05 dB 0 05 dB 0 0090 dB Phase 0 6 0 6 0 048 20 dB Magnitude Ratio 0 05 dB 0 05 dB 0 0091 dB Phase 0 3 0 3 10 043 40 dB Magnitude Ratio 0 05 dB 0 05 dB 0 0091 dB Phase 0 3 0 3 10 043 50 dB Magnitude Ratio 0 05 dB 0 05 dB 0 0090 dB Phase 0 3 0 3 10 043 60
52. 211 HP 4396B N m N m Cable Figure 2 25 Noise Sidebands Test Setup e 00000000 3 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Referen ce Level 0 dBm Noise Form ON Key Strokes Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE 0 x1 Utility NOISE FORM on OFF Then the softkey label changes to NOISE FORM ON off 4 On the signal generator set the frequency to the first carrier frequency 39 MHz in Table 2 21 Table 2 21 Noise Sideband Test Settings Signal Generator 4396B Offset from Carrier Carrier Frequency Center Frequency RBW VBW Frequency Span 39 MHz 39 MHz 100Hz 3 Hz 2 5 kHz 1 kHz 10 MHz 10 MHz 1kHz 10 Hz 25 kHz 10 kHz 2 5 MHz 1 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 1 kHz 10 Hz 25 kHz 10 kHz 2 5 MHz 1 MHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1kHz 10 Hz 25 kHz 10 kHz 2 5 MHz 1 MHz 1 8 GHz 1 8GHz 1kHz 10 Hz 25 kHz 10 kHz 2 5 MHz 1 MHz 2 70 Performance Tests 10 11 12 On the 4396B set the controls as follows the first setting in Table 2 21 Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 39 MHz Center 3 9 M RBW 100 Hz Ew Avg RES BW 1 9 x1 VBW 3 Hz 753 VIDEO BW ED Frequency Span 2 5 kHz Span 2 6 k m Perform the following step
53. 36A Opt 022 437B or 438A Power Sensor sisse e e e a ee 8482A Procedure 1 Connect the power sensor to the power meter Calibrate the power meter for the power sensor 2 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 2 HP 4396B Power Meter U 0000 00000000 Power Sensor CBM02021 Figure 2 2 Source Level Accuracy Flatness Test Setup 2 4 Performance Tests 3 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 50 MHz Center 5 0 M p Frequency Span 0 Hz Span ZERO SPAN IF BW kHz Bu7 amp g IF BY 5 The source power now is set to 0 dBm preset value 4 Source Level Accuracy Test a Wait for the power meter reading to settle b Record the power meter reading in the performance test record Test Result column for the level accuracy test 5 Source Level Flatness Test a Record the test result of the level accuracy test in the calculation sheet Power Meter Reading ref column for the level flatness test b Press Center 1 0 to change the 4396B center frequency to the first flatness test frequency 100 kHz listed in Table 2 1 Table 2 1 lists flatness test frequencies Table 2 1 Source Level Flatness Test Settings 4396B Center Frequency 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 40
54. ATA DATA MEM GAIN O 6 Ca Auto Scale Scale Ref AUTO SCALE Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Data Math GHDATA MEM Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM GAIN O 6 1 Auto Scale Scale Ref AUTO SCALE V Press Ch 1 Search MAX and Search MIN to move the channel 1 marker to the maximum and minimum points on the trace Compare the absolute values at the maximum and minimum points w Record the larger value in the performance test record Test Result column for A R magnitude ratio of the frequency range 1 MHz to 1 8 GHz X Press Ch 2 Scale Ref ELECTRICAL DELAY MENU ELECTRICAL DELAY Then press f or UU and turn the RPG knob to vary the electrical delay until the trace is in the most horizontal position Y Press PHASE OFFSET and enter the trace mean value using numeric keys The trace mean value is displayed as a marker statistic mean in the upper right hand corner of the display Z Press Search MAX and Search MIN to move the channel 2 marker to the maximum and minimum points on the trace Compare the absolute values at the maximum and minimum points aa Record the larger value in the performance test record Test Result column for A R phase of the frequency range 1 MHz to 1 8 GHz bb Set the 4396B controls as follows 2 44 Performance Tests Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Data Math DATA Display DATA MATH G D M DATA MATH DATA DEFAULT GAIN amp O
55. Accuracy QRBW gt 10 kHz cc Ree lt 20 RBW lt 3 KHz coo lt 10 Selectivity 60 dB BW 3 dB BW ORBW DIOKHZ le e e ree rl ree lr rrr re llus 10 QRBW lt 3 KHz e I I I e eee el e e e rre e e rre erii lt 3 Test Equipment Signal Generator o 8663A or 8642B N m N m cable 61 Gm 11500B or part of 11851B BNC m BNC m cable 122 em ssssssssssssssssss ee ee PN 8120 1840 Procedure 1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 22 Note Connect the signal generator s 10 MHz frequency reference output to the i 4396B EXT REF Input on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 22 With this Y configuration both the signal generator and the 4396B are phase locked to the same reference frequency to obtain a stable measurement Performance Tests 2 59 BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm TO FREQ REF OUTPUT Signal Generator HP 4396B e 00000000 N m N m Cable CBM02211 Figure 2 22 RBW Accuracy and Selectivity Test Setup 2 Initialize the signal generator Then set the controls as follows Controls Settings Frequency 20 MHz Amplitude 20 dBm 3 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER to initialize the 4306B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes C
56. Agilent 4396B Network Spectrum Impedance Analyzer PERFORMANCE TEST MANUAL SERIAL NUMBERS This manual applies directly to instruments with serial number prefix JPIKE or firmware revision 1 01 and below For additional important information about serial numbers read Serial Number in Appendix A CE Agilent Technologies Agilent Part No 04396 90130 Printed in Japan March 2000 Third Edition Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of the Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Japan Ltd Component Test PGU Kobe 1 5 2 Murotani Nishi ku Kobe shi Hyogo 651 2241 Japan 1997 2000 Agilent Technologies Japan Ltd Manual Printing History March 1997 ssssssssssssssssss se First Edition part number 04396 90120 July 1997 coco Second Edition part number 04396 90130 March 2000 uuuauaaaaaaaa aaa zazna Third Edition part number 04396 90130 Safety Summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this instrument Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the
57. B Synthesizer Function Generator 00000000 N m BNC f Adapter BNC m BNC m Cable 61 cm CBMO2221 Figure 2 28 Frequency Response Test Setup 3 12 Initialize the function generator Then set the amplitude to 10 dBm 13 On the 4396B press Bw Avg RES BW 1 xi to set the RBW to 1 Hz 14 On the function generator set the frequency to the first test frequency 10 Hz in the first column of Table 2 23 Table 2 23 lists the test settings at frequencies 100 kHz Table 2 23 Frequency Response Test Settings 1 Function Generator 4396B Frequency Center Frequency Frequency Span 10 Hz 10 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 1 kHz 200 Hz 10 kHz 10 kHz 200 Hz 15 On the 4396B set the controls as follows the first setting in Table 2 23 Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 10 Hz Center 1 0 x1 Frequency Span 10 Hz Span 1 0 x1 16 Perform the following steps to measure the frequency response at frequencies 100 kHz a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Search MAX to place the marker at the peak of the carrier c Record the marker reading in the calculation sheet f
58. B 1 5 dB Test Equipment Signal Generator uuuauaaaaaaa aa nee e e e ee 8663A or 8642B Step Attenuator 10 dB step VSWR lt 1 02 8496A G Option 001 and H60 Attenuator driver oc 11713A N m N m cable 61 em two required 0202 e eee 11500B or part of 11851B BNC m BNC m cable 122 em sssssssssssssssssss ee PN 8120 1840 6 dB Fixed Attenuation two required 1 111 8491A Opt 006 amp Opt H60 1 Calibration values for attenuation settings of 10 dB to 50 dB at 50 MHz are required 2 Required when using a programmable step attenuator 8496G Procedure Record the step attenuator 50 MHz calibration values in the calculation sheet Calibration Value column 2 Set the step attenuator to 50 dB 3 On the signal generator initialize the signal generator Then set the controls as follows Controls Settings Frequency 50 MHz Amplitude 12 dBm 4 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 21 2 56 Performance Tests Note Connect the signal generator s 10 MHz frequency reference output to the i 4396B EXT REF Input on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 21 With this Y configuration both the signal generator and the 4396B are phase locked to the same reference frequency to obtain a stable measurement BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm Signal Generator HP 4396B D00 DDD gt C 000 gt 22 DZE YD CO G 000 e O e 000000
59. Bm dBm dBm dBm dB At Frequencies 100 KHz 4396B 4396B Power Meter 4396B Power Meter Reference Frequency Reading 1 Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading 2 a1 b1 a2 b2 a1 b1 a2 b2 2 ref 100 kHz dBm dBm dBm dBm dB 1 MHz dBm dBm dBm dBm dB 6 MHz dBm dBm dBm dBm dB 10 MHz dBm dBm dBm dBm dB 50 MHz dBm dBm dBm dBm dB 100 MHz dBm dBm dBm dBm dB 1 GHz dBm dBm dBm dBm dB 1 79 GHz dBm dBm dBm dBm dB 1 8 GHz dBm dBm dBm dBm dB At Frequencies lt 100 kHz Frequency 4396B Reading Test Result c c 10 dBm ref 10 Hz dBm dB 100 Hz dBm dB 1 kHz dBm dB 10 kHz dBm dB 1 is 10 dBm 10 dBm is the output level of the function generator Calculation Sheet 3 13 22 THIRD ORDER INTERMODULATION DISTORTION TEST Frequency 4396B Marker Reading Test Result Lower Frequency Upper Frequency a b larger of a and b 1 MHz dBc dBc dBc 10 MHz dBc dBc dBc 500MHz _ dBc dBe dBe 1 8 GHz dBe dBc dBc 3 14 Calculation Sheet Performance Test Record Agilent 4396B NETWORK SPECTRUM ANALYZER Date Temperature Humidity Serial No Tested by 1 FREQUENCY ACCURACY TEST without Option 1D5 Frequency Minimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Limit Limit Uncertainty 1GHz 999 9945 MHz 1000 0055 MHz 191 Hz with Option 1D5 Frequency Minimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Limit Limit Uncertainty 1 GHz 999 99987 MHz 1000 00013 MHz 1 1 Hz Performance Test Recor
60. Channel CH 2 Data Memory Data Math DATA MEM Reference Value 100 dB 2 22 Performance Tests Key Strokes Ch 1 Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O O O x Mess R Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM Caic Ref REFERENCE VALUE C O 6 Input B Meas B IF BW 10 Hz Bw Ave IF BW 1 O f Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep 8 Press Ch 1 Search MAX to move the channel 1 marker to the maximum point on the trace R Memory h Record the marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column for A into R crosstalk i Press Ch 2 Search MAX to move the channel 2 marker to the maximum point on the trace B Memory j Record the marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column for A into B crosstalk 4 B into R Crosstalk and B into A Crosstalk a Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 9 HP 4396B e 00000000 O 500 Termination N m N m Cable CBM02083 Figure 2 9 Input Crosstalk Test Setup 3 b Change the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1
61. DANCE TEST NA Description a o Specification o Test Equipment Procedure 9 ABSOLUTE AMPLITUDE ACCURACY TEST NA Description o Specification en Test Equipment 1 11 14441 Procedure LL 2 4 3 1 10 MAGNITUDE RATIO PHASE DYNAMIC ACCURACY TEST NA Description lll nn Specification ll len Test Equipment Procedure LL 2 4 3 1 11 MAGNITUDE RATIO PHASE FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST NA Description 1 LL o Specification en Test Equipment 1 11 14441 Procedure LL 2 4 3 1 12 CALIBRATOR AMPLITUDE ACCURACY TEST SA Description 1 LL o Specification en Test Equipment 1 11 14441 Procedure LL 2 4 3 1 13 DISPLAYED AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL TEST SA Description 1 LL o Specification en Test Equipment 1 11 14441 Procedure LL 2 4 3 1 14 AMPLITUDE FIDELITY TEST SA Description 1 LL o Specification en Test Equipment 1 11 14441 Procedure LL 2 4 3 1 15 INPUT ATTENUATOR SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST SA Description ee Specification ll len Test Equipment Procedure LL 2 4 3 1 16 RESOL
62. F BW 10 Hz Bw Avg IF BW O GD C Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep d Press Ch 1 Search MAX to move the channel 1 marker to the maximum point on the trace A R e Record the marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column for R into A crosstalk f Press Ch 2 Search MAX to move the channel 2 marker to the maximum point on the trace B R g Record the marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column for R into B crosstalk 3 A into R Crosstalk and A into B Crosstalk a Press Source POWER C 5 x1 to set the source power to 5 dBm b Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 8 Performance Tests 2 21 HP 4396B O CBM02082 e 00000000 N m N m Cable 502 Termination Figure 2 8 Input Crosstalk Test Setup 2 c Change the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Active Channel CH 1 Input A Active Channel CH 2 Input A IF BW 1 kHz a ey Strokes Ch 1 A Meas J M a 5 N eas Bw Avg IF BW Zs d Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep e Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Active Channel CH 1 Data Memory Data Math DATA MEM Reference Value 100 dB Input R Active
63. FS Active Channel CH 2 Data Math DATA Display DATA MATH G D M DATA MATH DATA DEFAULT GAIN amp OFS Electrical Delay 0 sec Scale Ref ELECTRICAL DELAY MENU ELECTRICAL DELAY 0 x1 Phase Offset 0 PHASE OFFSET 0 1 3 B R Magnitude Ratio Phase Frequency Response Test a Connect the test equipment as shown in setup 1 of Figure 2 17 HP4396B HP4396B 0000 0000 0000 0000 e 00000000 00000000 7 00 O N m N m Adapter N m N m Adapter Power Splitter Power Splitter q N m N m Cable N m N m Cable SETUP 1 SETUP 2 CBMO02122 Figure 2 17 B R Magnitude Ratio Phase Frequency Response Test Setup b Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Input B R Meas B R Format LOG MAG Format LOG MAG Active Channel CH 2 Input B R Meas B R Format PHASE Format PHASE Start Frequency 100 kHz Start 1 0 Stop Frequency 1 MHz Stop 1 Number of Points 50 Sweep NUMBER of POINTS G Performance Tests 2 45 C Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep d Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Data Memory Disp
64. HP4396B CBMOZISI Figure 2 32 Residual Response Test Setup 2 86 Performance Tests 2 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Frequency Span 6 kHz Span 6 RBW 30 Hz Bw Ave RES BW 3 Reference Level 40 dBm Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O 4 Input Att 0 dB Scale Ref ATTEN 0 3 Set the center frequency to the first frequency 10 71 MHz in Table 2 27 Table 2 27 Residual Response Test Settings 4396B Center Frequency 10 71 MHz 17 24 MHz 40 MHz 42 84 MHz 630 MHz 686 19333333333 MHz 1064 99 MHz 1352 9683333333 MHz 1387 278 MHz 1586 775 MHz 4 Perform the following steps to measure the residual response at a frequency 10 71 MHz a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Search MAX to move the marker to the maximum point on the trace c Record the marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column 5 Change the 4396B center frequency in accordance with Table 2 27 Repeat step 4 for each setting Performance Tests 2 87 Calculation Sheet INTRODUCTION This chapter contains calculation sheets for each performance test that requires additional caleulations to determine the final test result Use the calculation sheet in this chapter
65. Hz kHz kHz kHz MHz MHz b kHz kHz kHz kHz MHz MHz b a Calculation Sheet 3 11 18 IF GAIN SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST 10 dB Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz Attenuation Calibration Value 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB 50 dB al dB a2 dB a3 dB a4 dB a5 dB 1 Incremental attenuation referenced to 0 GB setting 1 dB Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz IF Gain Switching Uncertainty 4396B Reference Level 0 dBm 2 dBm 4 dBm 6 dBm 8 dBm 12 dBm 14 dBm 16 dBm 18 dBm 20 dBm 30 dBm 40 dBm 3 12 Calculation Sheet Attenuation Calibration Value 2 dB b2 dB 4 dB b4 dB 6 dB b6 dB 8 dB b8 dB 10 dB b10 dB 1 Incremental attenuation referenced to 0 dB setting 4396B Reading Test Result e dB c b10 dB b2 b10 dB b4 b10 dB c b6 b10 dB c b8 b10 dB c a2 b2 al bl0 dB c a2 b4 al bl10 dB c a2 b6 al bl10 dB c a2 b8 al bl10 dB c a2 al dB c a3 al dB c ad al dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB 20 FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST Note Calculate ref first in the table for the reference at 20 MHz Then calculate test i results using the equation and the value of ref Y Reference at 20 MHz 4396B 4396B Power Meter 4396B Power Meter Reference Frequency Reading 1 Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading 2 ref r1 r2 r3 r4 r1 r2 r3 r4 2 20 MHz d
66. LOG RBWI0 Hz RBW 1 Hz 2 10xLOG RBW10 kHz RBW 1 Hz 3 8 Calculation Sheet 14 AMPLITUDE FIDELITY Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz Attenuation Calibration Value 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB 50 dB 60 dB al a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 1 Incremental attenuation referenced to 0 At RBW 10 kHz dB from dB setting Reference Level 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB 50 dB 60 dB At RBW 1 MHz dB from Reference Level 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB 50 dB b b 4396B Reading dB dB dB dB dB dB 4396B Reading dB dB dB dB dB Test Result Test Result dB dB dB dB dB dB b al b a2 b a3 b a4 b a5 b a6 b al b a2 b a3 b a4 b a5 Galeulation Sheet 3 9 15 INPUT ATTENUATOR SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz Attenuation Calibration Value 10 dB al dB 20 dB a J dB 30 dB ad dB 40 dB a4 dB 50 dB a5 dB 1 Incremental attenuation referenced to 0 dB setting Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty 4396B 4396B Reading Test Result Input Attenuation b 20 dB dB b a5 a4 30 dB dB b a5 a3 40 dB dB b a5 a2 50 dB dB b a5 al 60 dB dB b a5 3 10 Calculation Sheet 16 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH ACCURACY SELECTIVITY TEST RBW Selectivity RBW 3 dB Bandwidth 60 dB Bandwidth Test Result 10 kHz 30 kHz 100 kHz 300 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz a k
67. MAX and Search MIN to move the channel 2 marker to the maximum and minimum points on the trace Compare the absolute values at the maximum and minimum points m Record the larger value in the performance test record Test Result column for B R phase of the frequency range 100 kHz to 1 MHz 2 46 Performance Tests n Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Data Math DATA Display DATA MATH G D M DATA MATH DATA DEFAULT GAIN amp OFS Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Data Math DATA Display DATA MATH G D M DATA MATH DATA DEFAULT GAIN amp OFS Electrical Delay 0 sec Scale Ref ELECTRICAL DELAY MENU ELECTRICAL DELAY 0 x1 Phase Offset 0 PHASE OFFSET 0 x1 o Connect the test equipment as shown in setup 1 of Figure 2 17 p Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Start Frequency 1 MHz Start 1 M 1 Stop Frequency 1 8 GHz Stop 1 Q 6 Gr Number of Points 201 Sweep NUMBER of POINTS 2 O G amp D q Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep r Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Data Memory Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Data Memory Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored s Reverse th
68. NTER FREQUENCY 1 5 6 8 Q 5 8 MHz to change the center frequency to the next non harmonic spurious frequency xiii Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep xiv Press PEAK SEARCH xv Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column On the 4396B press Center 1 C 8 G n to set the center frequency to the second center frequency 1 8 GHz in the first column of Table 2 5 On the spectrum analyzer perform the following steps to measure the non harmonic spurious level of the test frequency 1 8 GHz i Press CENTER FREQUENCY 1 C 8 s n ii Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep iii Press PEAK SEARCH NORMAL A iv Press CENTER FREQUENCY 2 5 8 Q 5 6 MHz v Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep vi Press PEAK SEARCH vii Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column viii Press CENTER FREQUENCY 1 7 7 6 O 6 6 MHz ix Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep X Press PEAK SEARCH xi Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column xii Press CENTER FREQUENCY 1 8 2 G O 4 2 MHz xiii Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep xiv Press
69. Performance Tests 7 Wait for the power meter reading to settle 8 Record the power meter reading in the calculation sheet Power Meter Reading column 9 Repeat the following steps until a power sweep completed a Press MANUAL to set the source power to the next measurement point listed in Table 2 3 The sweep indicator moves to the last measurement point on the sweep The sweep indicator indicates the last measurement point on the sweep not the current point b Change the step attenuator setting to the next setting in the second column of Table 2 3 c Wait for the power meter reading to settle d Record the power meter reading in the calculation sheet 10 Calculate the test results using the equation given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the performance test record Performance Tests 2 11 5 HARMONICS NON HARMONIC SPURIOUS TEST NA Description This test sets the 4596B RF OUT signal power to 15 dBm and uses a spectrum analyzer to measure the RF OUT signal s second harmonic and non harmonic spurious at several frequencies The RF OUT signal frequency is set to values where harmonics and non harmonic spurious are most likely to be observed Specification Spectral Purity Characteristics Harmonics 15 dBm output cc aanaa naaar aaraa raaa EREEREER lt 30 dBe Non harmonics spurious 15 dBm output naasna unnan aaraa aeaa EEEIEE lt 30 dBe Test Equipment Spectrum Analyz
70. REQUENCY ACCURACY TEST NA 2 2 Description 4 2 ll 4 4 4 444A 2 2 Specification 6 AA 2 2 Test Equipment soo a 555 s 2 2 Procedure LL ll s 4 4 4 4 4s 2 2 2 SOURCE LEVEL ACCURACY FLATNESS TEST NA sss 2 4 Description 4 2 ll 4 4 4 444A 2 4 Specification 6 AA 2 4 Test Equipment 2 2 555 2 4 Procedure a a s 4 4 4 4 4s 2 4 3 NON SWEEP POWER LINEARITY TEST NA 2l sls ns 2 6 Description 4 2 ll 4 4 4 444A 2 6 Specification 6 AA 2 6 Test Equipment 2 2 555 2 6 Procedure LL 2 2 ll s e 4 4 AA 2 6 4 POWER SWEEP LINEARITY TEST NA 2 2 2 9 Description A 2 0 Specification 6 AA 2 0 Test Equipment 2 2 555 2 0 Procedure LL 2 2 ll s e 4 4 AA 2 0 5 HARMONICS NON HARMONIC SPURIOUS TEST NA 2 12 Description 2 6 A 2 12 Specification 4 4 2 ll l4 4 A 2 12 Test Equipment 2 2 555 2 12 Procedure LL ll s 4 4 4 4 4s 2 12 6 RECEIVER NOISE LEVEL TEST NA 2 2 2 2 2 16 Description 4 2 l l A 2 16 Specification 6 AA 2 16 Test Equipment 2 2 555 2 16 Procedure LL ll s 4 4 4 4 4s 2 16 7 INPUT CROSSTALK TEST NA 2 2 2 ee s 2 20 Contents 1 Description 1 LL a a a Specification l l cle Test Equipment Procedure 8 INPUT IMPE
71. Record the larger value in the performance test record Test Result column for B R phase of the frequency range 1 MHz to 1 8 GHz 2 48 Performance Tests 12 CALIBRATOR AMPLITUDE ACCURACY TEST SA Description This test uses a power meter and power sensor to measure the actual signal amplitude at 4396B CAL OUT connector and checks that the level accuracy meets the specification Specification Calibrator accuracy 20 dBm 20MHz uuuaa aaa I lt 0 4 dB Test Equipment Power Meter uuuuaaaaaaaaaa cnn e 436A Opt 022 437B or 438A Power Sensor uuuaaaaaaaa Ene e e he AI 8482A N f BNC m adapter sssssssessssse ee eec PN 1250 1477 Procedure 1 Connect the power sensor to the power meter Calibrate the power meter for the power sensor 2 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 18 HP 4396B Power Meter 0 0000 N f BNC m Adapter E Power Sensor CBMQ2141 Figure 2 18 Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup 3 Wait for the power meter reading to settle Then record the power meter reading in the performance test record Test Result column Performance Tests 2 49 13 DISPLAYED AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL TEST SA Description This test uses the 4396B marker statistics function to measure the displayed average noise level in the 4396B spectrum analyzer mode when the 4396B S
72. SE DYNAMIC ACCURACY TEST 3 7 Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz 2 2 3 7 A R Measurement LL 4 2 ll A 3 7 BR Measurement LL 4 2 4 l4 4 A 3 7 Contents 3 13 DISPLAYED AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL TEST 14 AMPLITUDE FIDELITY 2 2 2 2 2 2 225 225 252 25 Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz At RBW 10kHz LL LL ll e ll eA as At RBW 1 MHZ 2 2 2 2 2 252225223 352525 2952525255 15 INPUT ATTENUATOR SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHZ 1 1 4 1 1111 Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty 0 16 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH ACCURACY SELECTIVITY TEST RBW Selectivity 01 18 IF GAIN SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST 10 dB Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHZ 1 dB Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz IF Gain Switching Uncertainty LL e 20 FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST Reference at 20 MHz we l l AA At Frequencies gt 100 kHz ll AA At Frequencies lt 100 kHz 22 THIRD ORDER INTERMODULATION DISTORTION TEST 4 Performance Test Record 1 FREQUENCY ACCURACY TEST 2 2 5 2 5 52 52 5 D5 5 24 without Option 1D5 ll ll n with Option IDO LL 4 ll e rn 2 SOURCE LEVEL ACCURACY FLATNESS TEST
73. UTION BANDWIDTH ACCURACY SELECTIVITY TEST SA Description cen Specification ll len Test Equipment Procedure a a aaa 17 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST SA Description a nn Specification i a a en Test Equipment 1 11 14441 Procedure ee ee 4 1 18 IF GAIN SWITCHING UNCERTAINTY TEST SA Contents 2 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 20 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 25 2 28 2 28 2 28 2 28 2 28 2 31 2 31 2 31 2 32 2 32 2 41 2 41 2 41 2 41 2 41 2 49 2 49 2 49 2 49 2 49 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 52 2 52 2 52 2 52 2 53 2 56 2 56 2 56 2 56 2 56 2 59 2 59 2 59 2 59 2 59 2 63 2 63 2 63 2 63 2 63 2 65 Description LL 4 ll 4 e e 444 AA 2 65 Specification 2 a a a a a a 2 65 Test Equipment 2 2 aa A 2 65 Procedure LL a a 2 66 19 NOISE SIDEBANDS TEST A a a a L 2 69 Description oaoa 2 a a 2 69 Specification a a a 2 A 2 69 Test Equipment 2 A 2 69 Procedure LLL 2 2 E AA 2 69 20 FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST SA 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 13 Description LL 4 ll l4 A 2 13 Specification 4 4 ll 4 4 4 4 4 A 2 13 Test Equipment 5 4 A A 2 13 Procedure LL 6 E a 2 13 21 SECOND HARMONIC DISTORTION TEST SA a 2 78 Description LL 4 ll l4 4 444 A 2 78 Specification A 2 78 Test Equipment
74. alues at 50 MHz are required in the tests See the Calibration Data Required for Step Attenuators later in this chapter 4 An 8496A G step attenuator with required low VSWR lt 5 An 8494A G step attenuator with required low VSWR lt 6 Required when an 8494G or 8496G step attenuator is used in the tests 7 The 85032B includes a type N m 50 Q termination 1 4 General Information 1 02 can be purchased by specifying option H60 1 02 can be purchased by specifying option H60 Table 1 2 Recommended Test Equipment continued Equipment Critical Specifications Recommended Model Qty Agilent Part Number 6 dB Fixed Attenuation 50 Q N m N f 8491A Opt 006 2 6 dB Fixed Attenuation 50 Q N m N f VSWR lt 1 015 8491A Opt 006 amp Opt H601 2 Two way Power Splitter Frequency Range 100 kHz to 1 8 GHz Output 11667A 1 Tracking lt 0 15 dB Cables N m N m cable 50 Q 11500B or part of 11851B2 4 RF cable kit 11851B 1 BNC m BNC m cable 61 cm 50 Q PN 8120 1839 1 BNC m BNC m cable 122 cm 50 Q PN 8120 1840 2 Adapters BNC f BNC f adapter 50 Q PN 1250 0080 1 BNC f SMA f adapter 50 Q PN 1250 0562 1 Tee BNC m f f adapter 50 Q PN 1250 0781 1 N m N m adapter 50 Q PN 1250 1475 1 N m BNC f adapter 50 Q PN 1250 1476 1 N f BNC m adapter 50 Q PN 1250 1477 1 APC 3 5 m APC 3 5 f adapter 50 Q PN 1250 1866 1 APC 7 N f adapter 50 Q 11524A or part of 85032B3 1 1 An 8491A Opt 006 fixed atte
75. as an aid for recording raw measurement data and caleulating the performance test results Calculation sheet entries are provided only for performance tests in which calculations are required to obtain the test results 2 SOURCE LEVEL FLATNESS TEST Frequency Power Meter Reading 50 MHz 1 ref dBm is the power meter reading of the source level accuracy test Frequency Power Meter Reading Test Result 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 400 MHz 700 MHz 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 1 6 GHz 1 8 GHz a dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm a ref dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB Calculation Sheet 3 1 3 NON SWEEP POWER LINEARITY TEST Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz Attenuation Calibration Value 10 dB al dB 20 dB a2 dB 30 dB a3 dB 40 dB a4 dB 50 dB a5 BB 1 Incremental attenuation referenced to 0 dB setting Reference 0 dBm 4396B Power Meter Reading Reference Source Power b ref 0 dBm dBm b tad _ dBm Non Sweep Power Linearity 4396B Power Meter Reading Test Result Source Power b 20 dBm dBm b a5 ref 20 dB 10 dBm dBm b a4 ref 10 dB 10 dBm dBm b a2 ref 10 dB 20 dBm dBm b al ref 20 dB 30 dBm dBm b al ref 30 dB 40 dBm dBm b al ref 40 dB 50 dBm dBm b al ref 50 dB 60 dBm dBm b ref 60 dB Note Calculate ref in the calculation sheet for the reference 0 dBm first Then calculate te
76. ator VSWR lt 1 02 CBMO2TIA Figure 2 15 B R Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 2 j On the 4396B set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Source Power 17 dBm Source POWER O O O 1 Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Average Factor 10 Bw Avg AVERAGE FACTOR 1 0 Ga Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Average Factor 10 Bw Avg AVERAGE FACTOR 1 Ga k Set the step attenuator to 0 dB l Press ca CALIBRATION MENU RESPONSE THRU to perform the response THRU calibration Wait for the completion of the sweep Then press DONE RESPONSE m Set the step attenuator to the first setting 10 dB in the second column of Table 2 12 Performance Tests 2 39 Table 2 12 B R Dynamic Accuracy Test Settings 2 4396B Step Attenuator Input Level 40 dB 10 dB 50 dB 20 dB 60 dB 30 dB 70 dB 40 dB 80 dB 50 dB 90 dB 60 dB 100 dB 70 dB n Perform the following steps to measure the dynamic accuracy i Press Trigger NUMBER OF GROUPS 1 0 x1 to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep ii Press Marker 1 to move the channel 1 marker to 50 MHz iii Record the channel 1 marker reading in the calculation sheet for the magnitude ratio dynamic accuracy Use the 4396B reading column corresponding to the input level in the first column of Table 2 12 iv Press J to
77. ctrum Analyzer Frequency Range 100 kHz to 4 GHz 8566A B 1 Network Analyzer Frequency Range 300 kHz to 1 8 GHz 8753A B C 1 Power Meter No substitute 436A Opt 022 437B or 1 438A Power Sensor Frequency Range 20 MHz to 1 8 GHz Power 8482A 1 20 dBm to 5 dBm Power Sensor Frequency Range 50 MHz to 1 8 GHz Power 8481D 1 60 dBm to 20 dBm Function Genarator Frequency Range 10 Hz to 10 kHz Level 3325A 1 Accuracy 0 2 dB Return loss gt 20 dB Signal Generator Frequency Range 100 kHz to 1 82 GHz SSB 8663A or 8642B 2 Phase Noise at 1 kHz offset lt 110 dBc Hz SSB Phase Noise at 10 kHz offset lt 119 dBc Hz Harmonics lt 30 dBc Step Attenuator Attenuation Range 0 dB to 70 dB Step 10 8496A G Option 001 and 1 dB VSWR lt 1 02 H604 Step Attenuator Attenuation Range 0 dB to 10 dB Step 1 dB 8494A G Option 001 and 1 VSWR lt 1 02 H60 Attenuator Switch No substitute 11713A9 1 Driver 500 Type N Calibration No substitute 85032B 1 Kit T R Test Set Frequency Range 300 kHz to 1 8 GHz 85044A 1 Directivity gt 40 dB 50 MHz Low Pass Filter Rejection at 75 MHz gt 60 dB PN 0955 0306 1 Termination 500 termination type N m 909C Opt 012 or part of 3 85032B 7 1 Option 001 optional time base is not required when a frequency standard in Table 1 2 is available 2 Required for testing an analyzer equipped with Option 1D5 High Stability Frequency Reference 3 Calibration v
78. d 4 1 2 SOURCE LEVEL ACCURACY FLATNESS TEST Level Accuracy Minimum Limit Test Result Maximum Limit Measurement Uncertainty 0 5 dBm 0 5 dBm 0 050 dB Level Flatness Frequency Minimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Limit Limit Uncertainty 100 kHz 1 dB 1 dB 0 16 dB 1 MHz 1 dB 1 dB 0 08 dB 10 MHz 1 dB 1 dB 0 07 dB 100 MHz 1 dB 1 dB 0 08 dB 400 MHz 1 dB 1 dB 0 11 dB 700 MHz 1 dB 1 dB 0 11 dB 1 GHz 1 dB 1 dB 0 11 dB 1 5 GHz 1 dB 1 dB 0 11 dB 1 6 GHz 1 dB 1 dB 0 11 dB 1 8 GHz 1 dB 1 dB 0 11 dB 3 NON SWEEP POWER LINEARITY TEST 4396B Minimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Power Setting Limit Limit Uncertainty 20 dBm 0 7 dB 0 7 dB 0 043 dB 10 dBm 0 7 dB 0 7 dB 0 040 dB 10 dBm 0 7 dB 0 7 dB 0 039 dB 20 dBm 0 7 dB 0 7 dB 0 039 dB 30 dBm 10dB 1 0 AB 0 039 dB 40 dBm 10dB 1 0 AB 0 041 dB 50 dBm 15dB 1 5 AB 0 133 dB 60 dBm 15dB 1 5 AB 0 139 dB 4 2 Performance Test Record 4 POWER SWEEP LINEARITY TEST STOP Power Source Minimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Power Limit Limit Uncertainty 20 dBm 15 dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 055 dB 10 dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 043 dB 5dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 052 dB 0dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 043 dB 15 dBm 10dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 052 dB 5dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 060 dB 0dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 052 dB 5 dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 060 dB 10 dBm 5dBm 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 050 dB 0dBm 0 5 dB
79. d only when the recommended equipment is used How to Use The following procedure is recommended when using the calculation sheet and the performance test record 1 Make extra copies of the calculation sheet and the performance test record 2 Follow the performance test procedure and record the measured data in the specified column in the calculation sheet For tests where no calculation sheet entry spaces are provided record the measured values directly in the performance test record 3 Calculate the test result using the appropriate equation given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the TEST RESULT column in the calculation sheet 4 When appropriate copy the test results from the calculation sheet to the performance test record 5 Keep the performance test record for tracking gradual changes in test results over long periods of time General Information 1 3 RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT Table 1 2 lists the equipment required for performance testing the analyzer Other equipment may be substituted if the equipment meets or exceeds the critical specifications given in Table 1 2 Table 1 2 Recommended Test Equipment Equipment Critical Specifications Recommended Model Qty Agilent Part Number Frequency Counter Frequency Range 1 GHz Time Base Error lt 5343A Opt 0011 1 1 9x 1077 year Frequency Standard2 Frequency 10 MHz Time Base Error lt 5061B 1 1x107 year Spe
80. dB Magnitude Ratio 0 05 dB 0 05 dB 0 0094 dB Phase 0 3 0 3 10 043 70dB Magnitude Ratio 0 05dB 0 006 dB 0 0112 dB Phase 0 3 0 3 10 043 80 dB Magnitude Ratio 0 10 dB 0 10 dB 0 0178 dB Phase 0 7 0 7 10 043 90dB Magnitude Ratio 0 30 dB 0 30 dB 0 0208 dB Phase 2 0 2 0 10 043 100 dB Magnitude Ratio 1 00 dB 1 00 dB 0 0280 dB Phase 7 0 7 0 0 048 Performance Test Record 4 9 B R Measurement Input Level 0 dB 10 dB 20 dB 40 dB 50 dB 60 dB 70 dB 80 dB 90 dB 100 dB Measurement Minimum Test Result Maximum Measurement Magnitude Ratio Phase Magnitude Ratio Phase Magnitude Ratio Phase Magnitude Ratio Phase Magnitude Ratio Phase Magnitude Ratio Phase Magnitude Ratio Phase Magnitude Ratio Phase Magnitude Ratio Phase Magnitude Ratio Phase 4 10 Performance Test Record Limit 0 30 dB 3 0 0 05 dB 0 6 0 05 dB 0 3 0 05 dB 0 3 0 05 dB 0 3 0 05 dB 0 3 0 05 dB 0 3 0 10 dB 0 7 0 30 dB 2 0 1 00 dB 7 0 Limit 0 30 dB 3 0 0 05 dB 0 6 0 05 dB 0 3 0 05 dB 0 3 0 05 dB 0 3 0 05 dB 0 3 0 05 dB 0 3 0 10 dB 0 7 0 30 dB 2 07 1 00 dB 7 07 Uncertainty 0 0094 dB 0 043 0 0090 dB 0 043 0 0091 dB 0 043 0 0091 dB 0 043 0 0090 dB 0 043 0 0094 dB 0 043 0 0112 dB 0 043 0
81. dBm 100 MHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 500 MHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 1 GHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 1 4 GHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 1 8 GHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 1 10xLOG RBW 1kHz RBW 10 Hz 3 4 Calculation Sheet At IF BW 40 kHz Frequency Input Trace Mean Test Result a 20x1og a 1 MHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 10 MHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 100 MHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 500 MHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 1 GHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 1 4 GHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 1 8 GHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm Calculation Sheet 3 5 9 ABSOLUTE AMPLITUDE ACCURACY TEST R input Frequency 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 50 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz 1 79 GHz 1 8 GHz A input Frequency 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 50 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz 1 79 GHz 1 8 GHz B input Frequency 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 50 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz 1 79 GHz 1 8 GHz 3 6 Calculation Sheet 4396B Reading Power Meter Reading Test Result a dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm 4396B Reading a dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm 4396B Reading a dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm b dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm a b dB dB dB dB dB dB dB Power Meter Reading Test Result b dBm dBm dBm dB
82. e cable connections of the 4396B B and R inputs as shown in setup 2 of Figure 2 16 t Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep u Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Data Math G DATA MEM Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM GAIN O 6 Qa Auto Scale Scale Ref AUTO SCALE Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Data Math GHDATA MEM Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM GAIN O 6 Qa Auto Scale Scale Ref AUTO SCALE V Press Ch 1 Search MAX and Search MIN to move the channel 1 marker to the maximum and minimum points on the trace Compare the absolute values at the maximum and minimum points Performance Tests 2 47 w Record the larger value in the performance test record Test Result column for B R magnitude ratio of the frequency range 1 MHz to 1 8 GHz X Press ch 2 Scale Ref ELECTRICAL DELAY MENU ELECTRICAL DELAY Then press f or Q and turn the RPG knob to vary the electrical delay until the trace is in the most horizontal position Y Press PHASE OFFSET and enter the trace mean value using numeric keys The trace mean value is displayed as a marker statistic mean in the upper right hand corner of the display Z Press Search MAX and Search MIN to move the channel 2 marker to the maximum and minimum points on the trace Compare the absolute values at the maximum and minimum points aa
83. e signal generator 1 s signal C Press Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the peak of one carrier d Press Marker 2 0 to move the marker to the third order intermodulation distortion products at the lower frequency e Record the marker reading in the calculation sheet Lower Frequency column f Press Marker 4 0 to move the marker to the third order intermodulation distortion product at the upper frequency g Record the marker reading in the calculation sheet Upper Frequency column h Press Marker AMODE MENU AMODE OFF Change the 4396B center frequency and the frequencies of signal generators 1 and 2 in accordance with Table 2 24 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each setting Compare the two marker readings at the lower and upper frequencies in the calculation sheet Record the larger value in the performance test record Test Result column 2 82 Performance Tests 23 OTHER SPURIOUS SA Description This test measures the level of spurious signals generated by causes other than the second harmonic distortion and the third order intermodulation distortion This test applies several CW frequency signals to the 4396B S input and then measures the spurious signal level at a frequency range where the spurious signal is most likely to be observed Specification Other spurious 30 dBm mixer input offset gt 1 KHS lt 70 dBe Test Equipm
84. e the second harmonic level i Press CENTER FREQUENCY 5 0 0 MHz ii Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep iii Press PEAK SEARCH NORMAL 4 iv Press CENTER FREQUENCY 1 GHz v Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep Performance Tests 2 13 vi Press PEAK SEARCH vii Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column e On the 4396B press Center 1 8 G n to set the center frequency to the third test frequency 1 8 GHz f On the spectrum analyzer perform the following steps to measure the second harmonic level i ii iii Press CENTER FREQUENCY 1 8 GHz Press to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep Press PEAK SEARCH NORMAL A iv Press CENTER FREQUENCY G 6 GHz Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep i Press PEAK SEARCH i Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column 6 Non Harmonic Spurious Test a On the 4396B press Center 5 0 0 to set the center frequency to the first center frequency 500 MHz listed in the first column of Table 2 5 Table 2 5 lists test frequencies Table 2 5 Non Harmonic Spurious Test Settings 4396B Non Harmonic Spurious Center Frequency Frequency 500 MH
85. een the two signal paths from the power splitter output port to the 4396B input port from measured values The frequency response without the tracking is calculated using equations provided in the calculation sheet Specification Magnitude ratio accuracy A R B R 20 dBm input IF BW lt 3 kHz 23 5 C 0100 k lt frequency lt 1 MHz sssssssssssss RII e es lt 1 dB frequency gt 1 MHZ lt 0 5 dB Phase frequency response Deviation from Linear Phase A R B R 20 dBm input IF BW lt 3 kHz 28 5 C 100 k lt frequency lt 1 MHZ lt frequency gt 1 MHz 2 1 nnn e ee lt 6 deg 3 deg Test Equipment Two way Power Splitter 2 0 00 0 aaa aaa aan 11667A RF cable KIL 11851B N m N m adapter 0 aaa aaeaa aaa Imm en ens PN 1250 1475 1 Includes three 61 cm N m N m cables phase matched Use two N m N m phase matched cables in this test Procedure 1 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Statistics ON Utility STATISTICS on OFF Then the softkey label changes to STATISTICS ON off Dual Channel ON Display DUAL CHAN on OFF Then the softkey label changes to DUAL CHAN ON off Source Power 14 dBm Source POWER O O GD Performance Tests 2 41 IF BW 100 Hz Exa IF WOOO 2 A R Magnitude Ratio P
86. ent Signal Generator L uuueeuuaaaaaaaaaaa aaa e e e e 8663A or 8642B N m N m cable 61 Gm 11500B or part of 11851B BNC m BNC m cable 122 em ssssssssssssssssss ee ee PN 8120 1840 Procedure 1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 31 Note Connect the signal generator s 10 MHz frequency reference output to the i 4396B EXT REF Input on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 31 With this Y configuration both the signal generator and the 4396B are phase locked to the same reference frequency to obtain a stable measurement BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm TO FREQ REF OUTPUT Signal Generator HP 4396B e 00000000 N m N m Cable CBM02211 Figure 2 31 Other Spurious Test Setup Performance Tests 2 83 2 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B 3 Initialize the signal generator Then set the controls as follows Controls Settings Amplitude 20 dBm 4 On the signal generator set the frequency to 23 92375 MHz the first column of Table 2 25 Table 2 25 Other Spurious Test Settings Signal Generator 4396B Frequency Center Frequency RBW VBW Spurious Frequency Span Frequency 23 92375 MHz 23 92075 MHz 5 99 kHz
87. ent contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office To confirm the firmware version turn ON the power for the 4396B or execute IDN on the external controller Table A 1 Manual Changes by Serial Number Serial Prefix or Number Make Manual Changes Table A 2 Manual Changes by ROM Version Version Make Manual Changes Manual Changes A 1 Serial Number Agilent Technologies uses a two part ten character serial number that is stamped on the serial number plate see Figure A 1 attached to the rear panel The first five characters are the serial prefix and the last five digits are the suffix Agilent Technologies Japan Ltd SER NO JP1KG12345 AK MADE IN JAPAN 33 Figure A 1 Serial Number Plate A 2 Manual Changes
88. enter Frequency 20 MHz center 2 0 Reference Level 15 dBm Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O 0 G 4 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test a Press Scale Ref SCALE DIV 1 to set the scale appropriately b Set the 4396B controls as follows This sets the RBW and frequency span to the first settings listed in Table 2 17 Control Settings Key Strokes RBW 10 kHz Bw Avg RES BW 1 Frequency Span 30 kHz Span 3 0 2 60 Performance Tests Table 2 17 RBW Accuracy Test Settings 4396B RBW Frequency Span 10 kHz 30 kHz 30 kHz 90 kHz 100 kHz 300 kHz 300 kHz 900 kHz 1 MHz 3 MHz 3 MHz 9 MHz c Perform the following steps to measure the RBW accuracy i Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep u Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the peak of the carrier iii Rotate the RPG knob to move the delta marker to lower frequency points until the delta marker reads 3 dB 0 1 dB iv Press Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the lower 3 dB frequency v Rotate the RPG knob to move the delta marker to higher frequency points beyond the peak of the signal until the delta marker reads 0 dB 0 1 dB vi Record the delta marker frequency reading in the performance test record Test Result column for the resolution bandwidth accuracy d C
89. equipment In addition it violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument The Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements Note 4396B comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 i in IEC1010 1 4596B are INDOOR USE product Y Note LEDs in 4396B are Class 1 in accordance with IEC825 1 i CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Ground The Instrument To avoid electric shock hazard the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to a safety earth ground by the supplied power cable with earth blade DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard Keep Away From Live Circuits Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel Do not replace components with the power cable connected Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed To avoid injuries always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them DO NOT Service Or Adjust Alone Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument
90. er AMODE MENU AMODE OFF Search MAX to move the marker to the peak of the carrier On the signal generator adjust the amplitude until the 4396B marker reads 10 dB 0 1 dB On the 4396B press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta reference marker on the peak of the carrier reference level of the amplitude fidelity 2 54 Performance Tests 20 Set the step attenuator to the first setting 10 dB in the second column of Table 2 15 21 22 23 Table 2 15 Amplitude Fidelity Test Settings 2 dB from Reference Level Step Attenuator 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB 50 dB 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB 50 dB Perform the following steps to measure the amplitude fidelity a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Search MAX c Record the delta marker reading in the calculation sheet for the amplitude fidelity at an RBW of 1 MHz Use the 4396B Reading column corresponding to the dB from reference level in the first column of Table 2 15 Change the step attenuator setting in accordance with the second column of Table 2 15 Then perform step 21 for each setting Calculate the test results using the equations given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the performance test record Performance Tests
91. er o 8566A B N m N m cable 61 Cm 11500B or part of 11851B BNC m BNC m cable 122 em sssssssssssssssssss ee PN 8120 1840 Procedure 1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 5 BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm O EXT FREQ REFFERENCE REFFERENCE NPUT Spectrum Analyzer OUTPUT HP 4396B D a D L 00000000 OU 05000 O N m N m Cable CBMOZ091 Figure 2 5 Harmonics Test Setup Note Connect the spectrum analyzer s 10 MHz frequency reference output to the i 4396B EXT REF Input on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 5 With this Y configuration both the spectrum analyzer and the 4396B are phase locked to the same reference frequency to eliminate frequency offset errors 2 12 Performance Tests 2 Initialize the spectrum analyzer When an 8566B is used perform the FREQ ZERO calibration in accordance with the spectrum analyzer manual 5 On the spectrum analyzer set the controls as follows Controls Settings Frequency Span 100 kHz Reference Level 20 dBm Input Attenuator 50 dB 4 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Frequency Span 0 Hz Span ZERO SPAN Source Power 15 dBm Source POWER 1
92. eral Information Performance Tests INTRODUCTION This chapter contains the performance test procedures The test procedures listed in Table 1 1 are described sequentially in the following pages The test name indicates the tested performance and to which performance group the tested performance belongs to NA indicates the performance test belongs to the network analyzer mode performance group SA indicates the performance test belongs to the spectrum analyzer mode performance group Each procedure consists of the following parts Description describes the test procedure Specification describes the performance verified in the test Test Equipment describes test equipment required in the test Procedure describes the test procedure step by step Note Allow the analyzer to warm up for at least 30 minutes before you execute any i of the performance tests Y Y Perform all performance tests in an ambient temperature of 23 5 C Note Before performing any tests make extra copies of the calculation sheet in Chapter 3 and the performance test record in Chapter 4 These are required Y in the test procedure For an explanation of how to use these records see the CALCULATION SHEET AND PERFORMANCE TEST RECORD in Chapter 1 Performance Tests 2 1 1 FREQUENCY ACCURACY TEST NA Description This test uses a frequency counter to measure the actual frequency of the 4396B RF OUT signal when it is tuned to
93. erformance test record Test result column for B into A crosstalk 2 24 Performance Tests 8 INPUT IMPEDANCE TEST NA Description This test uses a network analyzer and a T R test set to measure the return losses of the 4396B R A and B inputs One port full calibration is performed to measured the return loss accurately The 4396B has no capability for making an A B measurement The 4396B can measure the return loss of the B or A input using A R or B R measurement capability of the 4596B However it cannot measure the R input s return loss Therefore a network analyzer is used in this test Specification Return loss frequency gt 500 KHz L uaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa e a a gt 20 dB Test Equipment Network Analyzer coo 8753A B C T R Test Seba 85044A 500 Type N Calibration Kit ee es 85032B APC 7 N f adapter sssssssssss I e 11524A or part of 85032B N m N m cable 61 em four required 1211 11 11500B or part of 11851B 1 This calibration kit includes several terminations and adapters This test requires the OPEN f SHORT f LOAD f in the calibration kit 85032B Procedure 1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 10 Don t connect anything to the end of the test port cable Performance Tests 2 25 HP 4396B Network Analyzer 00000000
94. est setting 0 dBm listed in Table 2 2 Set the step attenuator to the first setting 30 dB listed in the second column of Table 2 2 8 Wait for the power meter reading to settle 9 Record the power meter reading in the calculation sheet Use Power Meter Reading column of the calculation sheet for the reference 0 dBm Table 2 2 Non Sweep Power Linearity Test Settings 4396B Step Attenuator Source Power 0 dBm 30 dB 20 dBm 50 dB 10 dBm 40 dB 10 dBm 20 dB 20 dBm 10 dB 30 dBm 10 dB 40 dBm 10 dB 50 dBm 10 dB 60 dBm 0 dB Performance Tests 2 7 10 Change the source power setting and the step attenuator setting in accordance with Table 2 2 Record the power meter reading in the calculation sheet Use Power Meter Reading column of the calculation sheet for the non sweep power linearity test 11 Calculate the test results using the equations given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the performance test record 2 8 Performance Tests 4 POWER SWEEP LINEARITY TEST NA Description This test sets the 4396B to the power sweep mode and then makes a power sweep from 10 dBm to 20 dBm in 5 dB steps Using a power meter and a high sensitivity power sensor the actual power of the 4396B RF OUT signal at each sweep point is measured Then the power sweep linearity for a sweep span 20 dB is calculated The power linearity is specified as values relative to
95. fications after repair Table 1 1 Performance Tests Test Number Test Name Category 1 Frequency Accuracy Test NA 2 Source Level Accuracy Flatness Test NA 3 Non sweep Linearity Test NA 4 Power Sweep Linearity Test NA 5 Harmonics Non harmonic Test NA 6 Receiver Noise Level Test NA 7 Input Crosstalk Test NA 8 Input Impedance Test NA 9 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test NA 10 Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test NA 11 Magnitude Ratio Phase Frequency Response Test NA 12 Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy Test SA 13 Displayed Average Noise Level Test SA 14 Amplitude Fidelity Test SA 15 Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty Test SA 16 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Selectivity Test SA 17 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Test SA 18 IF Gain Switching Uncertainty Test SA 19 Noise Sidebands Test SA 10 Frequency Response Test SA 21 Second Harmonic Distortion Test SA 22 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test SA 23 Other Spurious Test SA 24 Residual Response Test SA 1 NA Network Analyzer Mode SA Spectrum Analyzer Mode The test numbers in Table 1 1 are numbered according to the recommended sequence of performing tests When performing more than one performance test perform them in the order listed in Table 1 1 The first test failed indicates the problem you should troubleshoot first If the performance tests indicate that the analyzer is not operating within the specified limits check the test setup If t
96. figuration both the signal generator and the 4396B are phase locked to the same reference frequency to obtain a stable measurement BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm Signal Generator HP 4396B D00 DDD gt C o oo pon 000 2 2 2 20000 000 gt O 202 DOD o o e 00000000 6dB Fixed Attenuation 6dB Fixed Attenuation VSWR lt 1 015 N m N m Cable VSWR lt 1 015 Li Step Attenuator VSWR lt 1 02 CBMO2161 Figure 2 20 Amplitude Fidelity Test Setup 4 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 50 MHz center 5 0 MZ Reference Level 10 dBm Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O 60 Input Att 10 dB Scale Ref ATTEN 1 9 x 5 Set the 4396B controls as follows to measure the amplitude fidelity at RBW 10 kHz Control Settings Key Strokes Frequency Span 1 MHz Span 1 M g RBW 10 kHz Bw Avg RES BW 1 0 k m VBW 300 Hz Bw Avg VIDEO BW 3 0 O x1 Performance Tests 2 53 Set the step attenuator to O dB 7 On the 4396B press Search MAX to move the marker to the peak of the carrier 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 On the signal generator adjust the amplitude until t
97. gnal leakage interference between two inputs of the 4396B R A and B inputs when RF OUT signal is supplied to one input and the other is terminated Specification Input crosstalk 07300 kHz A to from DB 100 dB RtOA B SO 120 dB A BtoR ecc 80 dB Test Equipment N m N m cable 61 Cm 11500B or part of 11851B 500 termination type N m two required 909C Opt 012 or part of 85032B Procedure l Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Dual Channel ON Display DUAL CHAN on OFF Then the softkey label changes to DUAL CHAN ON off Start Frequency 300 kHz Start 3 0 0 k m 2 R into A Crosstalk and R into B Crosstalk a Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 7 2 20 Performance Tests HP 4396B e 00000000 N m N m Cable 509 Termination CBMO2081 Figure 2 7 Input Crosstalk Test Setup 1 b Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Input A R Meas A R Reference Value 100 dB Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O O 1 Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Input B R Meas B R Reference Value 100 dB Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O O 1 Source Power 20 dBm Source POWER 2 0 1 I
98. hange the 4396B RBW and frequency span settings in accordance with Table 2 17 and repeat step 4 c for each setting 5 Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity Test a Copy the test results of the RBW accuracy to the calculation sheet 3dB Bandwidth column for the RBW selectivity b Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Scale Division 10 dB Div Scale Ref SCALE DIV 1 0 1 VBW 10 KHz Bw Avg VIDEO BW i 9 kn c Set the 4396B controls as follows This sets the RBW span and input attenuator settings to the first settings listed in Table 2 18 Control Settings Key Strokes RBW 10 kHz Ra RES BW 5 Frequency Span 200 kHz Span 2 9 0 k m Input Att 10 dB Scale Ref ATTEN 1 x1 Performance Tests 2 61 Table 2 18 RBW Selectivity Test Settings 4396B RBW Frequency Span Input Attenuator 10 kHz 200 kHz 10 dB 30 kHz 600 kHz 10 dB 100 kHz 2 MHz 10 dB 300 kHz 6 MHz 10 dB 1 MHz 20 MHz 0 dB 3 MHz 30 MHz 0 dB d Perform the following steps to measure the RBW selectivity i Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep 1 Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the peak of the carrier iii Rotate the RPG knob to move the delta marker to lower frequency points until the delta marker reads between 60 dB and 60 8 dB iv Press
99. hase Frequency Response Test a Connect the test equipment as shown in setup 1 of Figure 2 16 HP4396B HP4396B e 00000000 00000000 O N m N m Adapter N m N m Adapter Power Splitter Power Splitter N m N m Cable N m N m Cable SETUP 1 SETUP 2 CBMQ2121 Figure 2 16 A R Magnitude Ratio Phase Frequency Response Test Setup b Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Input A R Meas A R Format LOG MAG Format LOG MAG Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Input A R Meas A R Format PHASE Format PHASE Start Frequency 100 kHz Start 1 0 k m Stop Frequency 1 MHz Stop 1 M 1 Number of Points 50 Sweep NUMBER of POINTS G 0 C Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep d Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Data Memory Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Data Memory Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored 2 42 Performance Tests e Reverse the cable connections of the 4396B A and R inputs as shown in setup 2 of Figure 2 16 f Pre
100. he 4396B marker reads 10 dB 0 1 dB On the 4396B press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta reference marker on the peak of the carrier reference level of the amplitude fidelity Set the step attenuator to the first setting 10 dB in the second column of Table 2 14 Table 2 14 Amplitude Fidelity Test Settings 1 dB from Step Attenuator Reference Level 10 dB 10 dB 20 dB 20 dB 30 dB 30 dB 40 dB 40 dB 50 dB 50 dB 60 dB 60 dB Perform the following steps to measure the amplitude fidelity a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Search MAX c Record the delta marker reading in the calculation sheet for the amplitude fidelity at an RBW of 10 kHz Use the 4396B Reading column corresponding to the dB from the reference level in the first column of Table 2 14 Change the step attenuator setting in accordance with the second column of Table 2 14 Then perform step 12 for each setting Set the 4396B controls as follows to measure the amplitude fidelity at RBW 1 MHz Control Settings Key Strokes Frequency Span 50 MHz Span 5 0 MZ RBW 1 MHz Bw Avg RES BW M7 VBW 30 kHz Bw Avg VIDEO BW 3 Gum Trigger CONTINUOUS Tigger CONTINUOUS Set the step attenuator to 0 dB On the 4396B press Mark
101. he sweep ii Press Marker 1 to move the channel 1 marker to 50 MHz iii Record the channel 1 marker reading in the calculation sheet for the magnitude ratio dynamic accuracy Use the 4396B reading column corresponding to the input level in the first column of Table 2 9 iv Press UU to move the channel 2 marker to 3 MHz v Record the channel 2 marker reading directly in the performance test record Use the test result column of the phase measurement corresponding to the input level in the first column of Table 2 9 h Change the step attenuator setting and 4396B power setting in accordance with the second and third columns of Table 2 9 and perform step 3 g for each setting i Change the cable connection as shown in Figure 2 13 2 34 Performance Tests HP4396B 00000000 O O N m N m Adapter Power Splitter 6dB Fixed Attenuation 6dB Fixed Attenuation VSWR lt 109 Ld Step Attenuator VSWR lt 1 02 CBMO2112 Figure 2 13 A R Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 2 j On the 4396B set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Source Power 17 dBm Source POWER O 1 7 Active Channel CH 1 Average Factor 10 Bw Avg AVERAGE FACTOR 1 9 Active Channe
102. he test setup is correct see the Adjustments and Correction Constants chapter or the Troubleshooting chapter in the 4396B Service Manual for corrective action 1 2 General Information Note Allow the analyzer to warm up for at least 50 minutes before you execute any i of the performance tests Y Y Perform all performance tests in an ambient temperature of 23 5 C CALIBRATION CYCLE The analyzer requires periodic performance verification to remain in calibration The frequency of performance verification depends on the operating and environmental conditions under which the analyzer is used Verify the analyzer s performance at least once a year using the performance tests contained in this manual CALCULATION SHEET AND PERFORMANCE TEST RECORD The Calculation Sheet and Performance Test Record tables are provided in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 Calculation Sheet Use the calculation sheet as an aid for recording raw measurement data and calculating the performance test results Calculation sheet entries are provided only for performance tests in which calculations are required to obtain the test results Performance Test Record The performance test record lists all test points acceptable test limits and measurement uncertainties if applicable The measurement uncertainty shows how accurately the analyzer s specifications are measured and depends on the test equipment used The listed measurement uncertainties are vali
103. is test a step attenuator with its VSWR lt 1 02 and two 6 dB fixed attenuators with a VSWR 1 015 are used Using these attenuators reduces the measurement uncertainties caused by mismatch error When they are used the measurement uncertainties listed in the performance test record are valid Specification Magnitude ratio phase dynamic accuracy A R B R Input Level Magnitude Ratio Dynamic Phase Dynamic Accuracy relative to full scale input level Accuracy 0 dB lt 0 3 dB t3 deg 10 dB lt 0 05 dB lt 0 6 deg 20 dB lt 0 05 dB lt 0 3 deg 30 dB lt 0 05 dB lt 0 3 deg 40 dB lt 0 05 dB lt 0 3 deg 50 dB lt 0 05 dB lt 0 3 deg 60 dB lt 0 05 dB lt 0 3 deg 70 dB lt 0 05 dB lt 0 3 deg 80 dB lt 0 1 dB lt 0 7 deg 90 dB lt 0 3 dB lt 2 deg 100 dB lt 1 0 dB lt 7 deg 1 full scale input level 5 dBm 2 9235 C IFBW 10 Hz R input 35 dBm Reference power level 35 dBm Performance Tests 2 31 Test Equipment Two way Power Splitter uuuauaaaaaaa aaa aaa waka aa e e e A 11667A Step Attenuator 10 dB Step VSWR lt 1 02 8496A G Option 001 and H60 Attenuator driver ooo occ 11713A 6 dB Fixed Attenuation two required 8491A Opt 006 6 dB Fixed Attenuation VSWR lt 1 015 two required 8491A Opt 006 amp Opt H60 N m N m cable 61 em three roeduiroedi anaana 11500B or part of 11851B N m
104. is the same as that for the IF BW 10 Hz A digital filter technique is used at both IF BW settings Therefore the receiver noise level at 10 Hz can be calculated mathematically from the noise level at IF BW 1 kHz The measurement using IF BW 1 kHz reduces the measurement time The signal path for IF BW 40 kHz is different from that for IF BW lt 3 kHz Therefore the receiver noise level at IF BW 40 kHz is tested Specification Noise level Noise Level Noise Level Frequency Input IFBW 10 Hz IFBW 40 kHz 100 k lt freq lt 10 MHz R lt 85 dBm 50 dBm 100 k freq 10 MHz A B lt 110 dBm 75 dBm 10 MHz lt freq R 100 3f dBm 65 3f dBm 10 MHz lt freq A B 125 35 dBm 90 3f dBm 1 Frequency range at IFBW 40 kHz is from 1 MHz to 1 8 GHz 2 fis measurement frequency GHz Test Equipment 500 termination type N m three required 909C Opt 012 or part of 85032B Procedure 1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 6 2 16 Performance Tests HP 4396B 00000000 5049 Termination CBMO2071 Figure 2 6 Receiver Noise Level Test Setup 2 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Input R Format LINEAR Key Strokes Meas R Format LIN MAG Scale Division 1 mU Scale
105. its option either repair or replace products that prove to be defective For warranty service or repair this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Agilent Technologies Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Agilent Technologies and Agilent Technologies shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer However Buyer shall pay all shipping charges duties and taxes for products returned to Agilent Technologies from another country Agilent Technologies warrants that its software and firmware designated by Agilent Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its programming instruction when property installed on that instrument Agilent Technologies does not warrant that the operation of the instrument or software or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free Limitation Of Warranty The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer Buyer supplied software or interfacing unauthorized modification or misuse operation outside the environmental specifications for the product or improper site preparation or maintenance No other warranty ts expressed or implied Agilent Technologies specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose vi Exclusive Remedies The remedies provided herein are buyer s sole and exclusive remedies Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any direct i
106. l CH 2 Average Factor 10 Bw Avg AVERAGE FACTOR 1 9 k Set the step attenuator to O dB l Press Cal CALIBRATION MENU RESPONSE THRU to perform the response THRU calibration Wait for the completion of the sweep Then press DONE RESPONSE m Set the step attenuator to the first setting 10 dB in the second column of Table 2 10 Performance Tests 2 35 Table 2 10 A R Dynamic Accuracy Test Settings 2 4396B Step Attenuator Input Level 40 dB 10 dB 50 dB 20 dB 60 dB 30 dB 70 dB 40 dB 80 dB 50 dB 90 dB 60 dB 100 dB 70 dB n Perform the following steps to measure the dynamic accuracy i Press Trigger NUMBER OF GROUPS 1 0 x1 to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep ii Press Marker 1 to move the channel 1 marker to 50 MHz iii Record the channel 1 marker reading in the calculation sheet for the magnitude ratio dynamic accuracy Use the 4396B reading column corresponding to the input level in the first column of Table 2 10 iv Press UU to move the channel 2 marker to 3 MHz v Record the channel 2 marker reading directly in the performance test record Use the test result column of the phase measurement corresponding to the input level in the first column of Table 2 10 o Change the step attenuator setting in accordance with the second column of Table 2 10 and perform step 3 n for each setting 4 B R Dynamic Accuracy Test Magni
107. lable GPIB command and information on status reporting structure and trigger system correspond to SCPI HP instrument BASIC Users Handbook Agilent Part Number E2083 90000 The HP instrument BASIC Users Handbook introduces you to the HP instrument BASIC programming language provide some helpful hints on getting the most use from it and provide a general programming reference It is divided into three books HP instrument BASIC Programming Techniques HP instrument BASIC Interface Techniques and HP instrument BASIC Language Reference Performance Test Manual Agilent Part Number 04396 90130 The Performance Test Manual explains how to verify conformance to published specifications Service Manual Option OBW only Agilent Part Number 04396 90121 The Service Manual explains how to adjust troubleshoot and repair the instrument This manual is option OBW only Contents 1 General Information INTRODUCTION LLL 22 s s le sl s 1 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1 1 Manual Organization 1 1 PERFORMANCE TESTS 2 2 5242552529295555255 1 2 CALIBRATION CYCLE 4 4 s 4 4 444 A 1 3 CALCULATION SHEET AND PERFORMANCE TEST RECORD 1 3 Calculation Sheet 1 3 Performance Test Recorra 1 3 Howto Use 1 3 RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 1 4 Calibration Data Required for Step Attenuator 0 0 1 5 2 Performance Tests INTRODUCTION LL 4 4 4 sl A 2 1 1 F
108. lay DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Data Memory Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored e Reverse the cable connections of the 4396B B and R inputs as shown in setup 2 of Figure 2 17 f Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep g Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 ch 1 Data Math G DATA MEM Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM GAIN Q 6 a Auto Scale Scale Ref AUTO SCALE Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Data Math G DATA MEM Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM GAIN Q 6 a Auto Scale Scale Ref AUTO SCALE h Press Chi Search MAX and Search MIN to move the channel 1 marker to the maximum and minimum points on the trace Compare the absolute values at the maximum and minimum points i Record the larger value in the performance test record Test Result column for B R magnitude ratio of the frequency range 100 kHz to 1 MHz j Press Ch 2 Scale Ref ELECTRICAL DELAY MENU ELECTRICAL DELAY Then press LT or Y and turn the RPG knob to vary the electrical delay until the trace is in the most horizontal position k Press PHASE OFFSET and enter the trace mean value using numeric keys The trace mean value is displayed as a marker statistic mean in the upper right hand corner of the display l Press Search
109. m dBm dBm dBm dBm a b Power Meter Reading Test Result b dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm a b 10 MAGNITUDE RATIO PHASE DYNAMIC ACCURACY TEST Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz Attenuationg Calibration Value 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB 50 dB 60 dB TU dB al a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a 1 Incremental attenuation referenced to 0 GB setting A R Measurement Input Level 4396B Reading 0 dB 10 dB 20 dB 40 dB 50 dB 60 dB 70 dB 80 dB 90 dB 100 dB B R Measurement Input Level 0 dB 10 dB 20 dB 40 dB 50 dB 60 dB 70 dB 80 dB 90 dB 100 dB b dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB 4396B Reading b dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB b a3 b a2 b al b al b a2 b a3 b a4 b a5 b a6 b a7 b a3 b a2 b al b al b a2 b a3 b a4 b a5 b a6 b a7 Test Result Test Result Calculation Sheet 3 7 13 DISPLAYED AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL TEST Center Trace Mean Test Result Frequency a 10 kHz Watt 10x10g a 0 001 10dB dBm Hz 100 kHz Watt 10x10g a 0 001 40dB dBm Hz 1 MHz Watt 10x10g a 0 001 40dB dBm Hz 10 MHz Watt 10x10g a 0 001 40dB dBm Hz 100 MHz Watt 10xlog a 0 001 40dB dBm Hz 500 MHz Watt 10xlog a 0 001 40dB dBm Hz 1 GHz Watt 10xlog a 0 001 40dB dBm Hz 1 4 GHz Watt 10xlog a 0 001 40dB dBm Hz 1 8 GHz Watt 10xlog a 0 001 40dB dBm Hz 1 IOX
110. move the channel 2 marker to 3 MHz v Record the channel 2 marker reading directly in the performance test record Use the test result column of the phase measurement corresponding to the input level in the first column of Table 2 12 o Change the step attenuator setting in accordance with the second column of Table 2 12 and perform step 4 n for each setting 5 Calculate the test results for the magnitude ratio dynamic accuracy test using the equations given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the performance test record 2 40 Performance Tests 11 MAGNITUDE RATIO PHASE FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST NA Description This test applies the RF OUT signal to the 4396B R input and either the A or B input through a power splitter It then measures the magnitude ratio and phase of the A R and B R measurements The magnitude ratio frequency response is measured as the deviation from the ideal magnitude ratio value of O dB The phase frequency response is measured as the deviation from linear phase In this test the frequency response is measured at two frequency ranges from 100 kHz to 1 MHz and from 1 MHz to 1 8 GHz This is done to measure the frequency response at a low frequency range using a linear frequency sweep mode The frequency response at each frequency range is measured twice while reversing the connections of the power splitter s two output ports The connections are reversed to remove the frequency tracking betw
111. n Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Data Math DATA Display DATA MATH G D M DATA MATH DATA DEFAULT GAIN amp OFS Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Data Math DATA Display DATA MATH G D M DATA MATH DATA DEFAULT GAIN amp OFS Electrical Delay 0 sec Scale Ref ELECTRICAL DELAY MENU ELECTRICAL DELAY 0 x1 Phase Offset 0 PHASE OFFSET 0 a o Connect the test equipment as shown in setup 1 of Figure 2 16 p Set the 4396B controls as follows Performance Tests 2 43 Control Settings Key Strokes Start Frequency 1 MHz Start 1 M Z Stop Frequency 1 8 GHz Stop 1 C 6 Gr Number of Points 201 Sweep NUMBER of POINTS C 2 q Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep r Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Data Memory Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Data Memory Display DATA MEMORY A beep indicates that the trace is stored s Reverse the cable connections of the 4396B A and R inputs as shown in setup 2 of Figure 2 16 t Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep u Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Data Math G DATA MEM Display DATA MATH D
112. nce output to the i 4396B EXT REF Input on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 30 With this Y configuration both the signal generator and the 4396B are phase locked to the same reference frequency to obtain a stable measurement 2 80 Performance Tests BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm Tee BNC BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm s lt Ml HP 4396B Generator 1 Signal Generator 2 poo E 000 gt C C cecal 000 22 Oo 250006 o CEJ D 3 0 oo N m N m Adapter N m N m Cable Power Splitter EL Power Sensor N m N m Cable APC 7 N f d Adapter Power Meter 504 Termination Direct Connection T R Test Set No Cable CBMO2241 Figure 2 30 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup 2 Initialize both signal generators Then set their controls as follows Controls Settings Modulation OFF Amplitude 14 dBm RF Signal OFF 3 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE SPECTRUM ANALYZER Preset to initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Frequency Span 100 kHz Span 1 0 0 RBW 30 Hz Bw Ave RES BW 3 VBW 10 Hz Gw Avg VIDEO BW ED Reference Level 14 dBm Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE Q 1
113. ndirect special incidental or consequential damages whether based on contract tort or any other legal theory Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent Technologies products For any assistance contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office Addresses are provided at the back of this manual vii Safety Symbols General definitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are listed below NE TY Hho Warning Caution Y Note viii Instruction manual symbol the product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual Alternating current Direct current On Supply Off Supply In position of push button switch Out position of push button switch Frame or chassis terminal A connection to the frame chassis of the equipment which normally include all exposed metal structures High voltage terminals terminals fed from internal or external sources by voltages which may exceed 1000 volts This Warning sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or death to personnel This Caution sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could
114. ns Manual Organization This manual contains the following chapters Chapter 1 General Information Chapter 1 describes this manual the analyzer s performance tests calculation sheet and performance test record and lists the test equipment required for the preventive maintenance and the performance tests Chapter 2 Performance Tests Chapter 2 provides all the performance test procedures Chapter 3 Calculation Sheet Chapter 3 provides a calculation sheet for those performance tests that require additional calculations to determine the final test result Chapter 4 Performance Test Record Chapter 4 provides a performance test record The record sheets for all test results are provided The manual also contains Appendix A Manual Changes General Information 1 1 PERFORMANCE TESTS The analyzer s performance tests consist of the 24 tests listed in Table 1 1 These tests verify that the analyzer s performance meets the guaranteed specifications See the Function Reference for the specifications The analyzer s performance is categorized into two groups performance in the network analyzer mode and performance in the spectrum analyzer mode The third column in Table 1 1 indicates to which group the listed performance test belongs All tests can be performed without access to the interior of the instrument The performance tests can be used to perform incoming inspection and to verify that the analyzer meets performance speci
115. nt Level Uncertainty 0 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 032 dB 2 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 030 dB 4 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 028 dB 6 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 027 dB 8 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 027 dB 12 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 028 dB 14 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 027 dB 16 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 026 dB 18 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 026 dB 20 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 026 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 027 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 0 3 dB 0 030 dB 4 14 Performance Test Record 19 NOISE SIDEBANDS TEST Frequency Offset Test Result Test Limit Measurement from Carrier Uncertainty 39 MHz 1 kHz lt 95 dBc Hz 0 44 dB 1 kHz lt 95 dBc Hz 0 44 dB 10 MHz 10kHz 105 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 10 kHz 105 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 1 MHz 110 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 1 MHz 110 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 100 MHz 10 kHz 105 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 10 kHz 105 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 1 MHz 110 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 1 MHz 110 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 1 GHz 10 kHz 105 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 10 kHz 105 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 1 MHz 110 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 1 MHz 110 dBc Hz 1 30 dB 1 8 GHz 10 kHz 99 9 dBc Hz 0 44 dB 10kHz lt 99 9 dBc Hz 0 44 dB 1 MHz lt 104 9 dBe Hz 1 30 dB 1 MHz lt 104 9 dBe Hz 1 30 dB Performance Test Record 4 15 20 FREQUENCY RESPONSE TEST Frequency Minimum Limit Test Result Test Limit Measurement Uncertainty 10 Hz 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 21 dB 100 Hz 1 5 dB 1
116. nuator with required low VSWR lt 1 015 can be purchased by specifying Opt H60 2 The 11851B includes three N m N m cables of 61 cm and a N m N m cable of 88 cm 3 The 85032B includes two APC 7 N f adapters Calibration Data Required for Step Attenuator The six performance tests listed below measure the analyzer s performance against a known standard the attenuation values at a frequency 50 MHz of the 8496A G and 8494A G step attenuators 9 Non Sweep Power Linearity Test 4 Power Sweep Linearity Test 10 Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test 14 Amplitude Fidelity Test 15 Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty Test 18 IF Gain Switching Uncertainty Test These tests require the calibrated values of the attenuators listed in Table 1 8 and Table 1 4 The attenuation values referenced to 0 dB setting are required in the calculation sheet The attenuation values used in the tests are listed in each calculation sheet General Information 1 5 Table 1 3 Calibration Data Required for 8496A G Frequency Attenuation Uncertainty 50 MHz 10 dB lt 0 0060 dB 20 dB lt 0 0060 dB 30 dB lt 0 0066 dB 40 dB lt 0 0090 dB 50 dB lt 0 0165 dB 60 dB lt 0 0197 dB 70 dB lt 0 0272 dB Table 1 4 Calibration Data Required for 8494A G Frequency Attenuation Uncertainty 50 MHz 2dB lt 0 007 dB 4dB lt 0 007 dB 6dB lt 0 007 dB 8 dB lt 0 007 dB 10 dB lt 0 007 dB
117. o initialize the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 40 MHz Center 4 0 Frequency Span 10 kHz Span 1 RBW 100 Hz Bw Avg RES BW 1 VBW 10 Hz Bw Avg VIDEO BW 1 Reference Level 24 dBm Scale Ref REFERENCE VALUE O 2 2 Input Att 10 dB Scale Ref ATTEN 1 0 4 On the signal generator adjust the amplitude until the power meter reads 25 0 1 dBm 9 On the 4396B press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep 6 Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU FIXED AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the peak of the carrier 7 Press Center 8 0 m z to set the 4396B center frequency to 80 MHz 8 Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep 9 Press Search MAX to move the delta marker to the peak of the second harmonic distortion Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column Performance Tests 2 79 22 THIRD ORDER INTERMODULATION DISTORTION TEST SA Description This test measures the spurious level generated by the 4396B s third order intermodulation distortion at four frequencies 1 MHz 10 MHz 500 MHz and 1 8 GHz In this test two signals are combined in the directional bridge and applied to the 4396B s S input A T R test set is used as the directional bridge The f
118. or frequencies 100 kHz 17 Change the function generator frequency 4396B center frequency and span frequency in accordance with Table 2 23 Repeat step 16 for each setting 18 Calculate the test results using the equation given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the performance test record Performance Tests 2 77 21 SECOND HARMONIC DISTORTION TEST SA Description This test measures the second harmonics level generated within the 4396B at a frequency of 40 MHz in the 4396B spectrum analyzer mode This test applies a 40 MHz CW frequency signal to the 4396B S input through a 50 MHz low pass filter LPF The LPF removes the second harmonics included in the applied signal This ensures that the harmonics read by the 4396B are internally generated and not coming from the external signal source Specification Second harmonic distortion gt 10 MHz 35 dBm mixer input sssssssessssse e 10 dBe Q lt 10 MHz 35 dBm mixer input ssssssssssssesse e lt 60 dBe Test Equipment Signal Generator co 8663A or 8642B Power Meter e e 436A Opt 022 437B or 438A Power Sensor 2 0 6 ese eee ee ehe hens 8482A 50 MHz Low Pass Filter ooooooooocooccccoconr Ie n PN 0955 0306 Two way Power Splitter 2 0 2 0 00 00 cen nnn ee 11667A BNC m BNC m cable 61 cm two required uaa aaa aaa IA PN 8120 1839 BNC m BNC m cable 122 em LL aaa ea PN 812
119. power sensor Then it compares the 4396B reading with the reading of the power meter The accuracy of the absolute amplitude measurement is verified over the entire frequency range In this test the 4396B RF OUT signal is used as the test signal The RF OUT signal is divided through a two way power splitter and applied to an 4396B input and the power sensor input Specification Absolute amplitude accuracy R A B 20 dBm input 28450 e lt 1 5 dB Test Equipment Power Meter uuuuuae aaa aaa 436A Opt 022 437B or 438A Power Sensor sssssssssssssssssesse esse eee e e a re 8482A Two way Power Splitter 2 00 00 se e e e e 11667A N m N m cable 61 Cm 11500B or part of 11851B N m N m adapter ssssssessss I m e aA PN 1250 1475 Procedure 1 Connect the power sensor to the power meter Calibrate the power meter for the power sensor 2 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 11 2 28 Performance Tests HP 4396B Power Meter 00000000 O 6 N m N m Adapter Power Sensor N m N m Cable Power Splitter Direct Connection No Cable CBMO2101 Figure 2 11 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup 3 Press Meas ANALYZER TYPE NETWORK ANALYZER Preset to initiali
120. r Spurious Test Settings 2 4396B Center Frequency RBW VBW Frequency Span 1749 MHz 98 MHz 30 kHz 10 kHz 1798 995 MHz 1 99 MHz 1 kHz 100 Hz 1799 9945 MHz 9kHz 30 Hz 3 Hz Perform the following steps to measure the spurious level a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Search MAX to move the delta marker to the maximum spurious product on the trace C Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column Change the 4396B controls center frequency frequency span RBW and VBW in accordance with Table 2 26 Then repeat step 10 for each setting Performance Tests 2 85 24 RESIDUAL RESPONSE TEST SA Description This test connects a 50 Q terminator to the 4396B s S input and measures the 4396B residual response at several frequencies where the response is most likely to be observed The residual response is any internally generated by mixing the harmonics of the first second local phase lock loop oscillators and the related reference signal Specification Residual response gt 3 MHz 0 dB attenuator sssssssssssssssss eee 100 dBm 1 kHz lt frequency lt 3 MHz 0 dB attenuator 0 00 0000 0 cece eee 90 dBm Test Equipment 500 termination type N m 0 0 eee cnn eens 909C Opt 012 or part of 85052B Procedure 1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 32
121. requency of one signal is separated from the other with 20 kHz This test measures the level of the spurious products that appear at a 20 kHz offset from the signals The power level of the two signals is adjusted to 20 dBm Therefore each signal at the specified power level of 30 dBm is applied to the input mixer through the 4396B s 10 dB input attenuator Specification Third order inter modulation distortion each input mixer level of two tones 30 dBm separation gt 20 kHz gt 10 MHZ oo e e e e eas lt 75 dBc lt 10 MHz cc 65 dBe Test Equipment Signal Generator two required 000 tenn AA 8663A or 8642B Power Meter uuuauaaaaaaaa aaa ere 436A Opt 022 437B or 438A Power Sensor 2 0 0 sehe ehe iA 8482A Two way Power Splitter ssssssssssssssssss ss e een 11667A TR Test Set cc 85044A 500 termination type N m ssssssssssse LLL 909C Opt 012 or part of 85032B N m N m cable 61 em three required 1 1 11500B or part of 11851B BNC m BNC m cable 122 em two required 0 0 00 eee eee PN 8120 1840 N m N m adapter ssssssssssssssssss sse e e PN 1250 1475 APC 7 N f adapter sssssssssssssssssss s en 11524A or part of 85032B Tee BNC m f f adapter sssssssssssssssssssses e e PN 1250 0781 Procedure 1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 30 Note Connect the signal generator s 10 MHz frequency refere
122. result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product Note denotes important information It calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like which is essential to highlight Affixed to product containing static sensitive devices use anti static handling procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to component Documentation Map The following manuals are available for the analyzer Task Reference Agilent Part Number 04396 90030 Task Reference helps you to learn how to use the analyzer This manual provide simple step by step instruction without concepts User s Guide Agilent Part Number 04396 90031 The User s Guide walks you through system setup and initial power on shows how to make basic measurements explains commonly used features and typical application measurement examples After you receive your analyzer begin with this manual Function Reference Agilent Part Number 04396 90052 Function Reference describes all function accessed from the front panel keys and softkeys and provides information on options and accessories available specifications system performance and some topics about the analyzer s features Programming Guide Agilent Part Number 04396 90043 The Programming Guide shows how to make basic program to control the analyzer by a controller by GPIB GPIB Command Reference Agilent Part Number 04396 90044 GPIB Command Reference provides a summary of all avai
123. s to measure the noise sideband level at 1 kHz offset from the 39 MHz carrier a Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep b Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the peak of the carrier Press 2 1 k m to move the delta marker to an offset of 1 KHz from the carrier Record the marker reading in the performance test record Press 1 k m to move the delta marker to an offset of 1 KHz from the carrier Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record DO On the signal generator set the frequency to the second center frequency 10 MHz in Table 2 21 On the 4396B set the controls as follows the second setting listed in Table 2 21 Control Settings Key Strokes Center Frequency 10 MHz Center 1 0 M A RBW 1 kHz Bw Avg RES BW 1 k m VBW 10 Hz Bu Avg VIDEO BW 0 1 Perform the following steps to measure the noise sideband level at 10 kHz and 1 MHz Offsets from the carrier of 10 MHz a Press Span 2 5 k m to set the frequency span to 25 kHz b Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep C Press Search MAX Marker AMODE MENU AMKR to place the delta marker reference at the peak of the carrier Press 1 0 k m to move the delta marker at the offset 10 kHz from the carrier Record the marker
124. set the 4396B to A input Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep f Record the 4396B trace mean value Unit in the calculation sheet Trace Mean Unit column 8 Press Meas B to set the 4396B input to B input h Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep i Record the 4396B trace mean value Unit in the calculation sheet Trace Mean Unit column 6 Change the 4396B center frequency in accordance with Table 2 6 and repeat step 5 for each setting T Press Bw Avg IF BW 4 k m to set the 4396B IF BW to 40 kHz 8 Press Center 1 M u to set the 4396B center frequency to the first center frequency 1 MHz listed in Table 2 7 Table 2 7 lists test frequencies for the receiver noise level test at IF BW 40 kHz Table 2 7 Receiver Noise Test Settings 2 4396B Center Frequency 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 500 MHz 1 0 GHz 1 4 GHz 1 8 GHz 9 Repeat step 5 to measure the receiver noise level 2 18 Performance Tests 10 11 Change the 4396B center frequency in accordance with Table 2 6 and repeat step 5 for each setting Convert the unit of the test results from Unit to dBm using the equation given in the calculation sheet Record the test results dBm in the performance test record Performance Tests 2 19 7 INPUT CROSSTALK TEST NA Description This test measures the crosstalk si
125. set the 4396B to the A input 8 Repeat step 5 to test the absolute amplitude accuracy at the 4396B A input 9 Remove the power splitter from the A input and connect it directly to the B input 10 Press Meas B to set the 4396B to the B input 11 Repeat step 5 to test the absolute amplitude accuracy at the B input 12 Calculate the test results using the equation given in the calculation sheet Record the test results in the performance test record 2 30 Performance Tests 10 MAGNITUDE RATIO PHASE DYNAMIC ACCURACY TEST NA Description Dynamic accuracy is a measure of how well a receiver measures the magnitude and phase components of a signal as that signal varies in amplitude over a specified dynamic range To measure the dynamice accuracy this test applies a fixed level signal of 35 dBm to the 4396B R input reference input At the same time it applies a signal that varies from 5 dBm full scale input level to 105 dBm to one of the 4396B s A or B inputs test input It then measures the magnitude ratio from 30 dB to 70 dB and the phase of the signals The signal amplitude at the test input is varied by inserting known attenuation values The measured magnitude ratio values are then compared to the inserted attenuation s calibrated values The phase dynamic accuracy is measured at 3 MHz where the phase error contribution by the individual attenuator segments is small when compared to the test limits In th
126. ss Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep g Set the 4396B controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Data Math G DATA MEM Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM GAIN O O 1 Auto Scale Scale Ref AUTO SCALE Active Channel CH 2 ch 2 Data Math G DATA MEM Display DATA MATH DATA DATA MEM GAIN O O 1 Auto Scale Scale Ref AUTO SCALE h Press Ch Search MAX and Search MIN to move the channel 1 marker to the maximum and minimum points on the trace Compare the absolute values at the maximum and minimum points i Record the larger value in the performance test record Test Result column for A R magnitude ratio of the frequency range 100 kHz to 1 MHz j Press Ch 2 Scale Ref ELECTRICAL DELAY MENU ELECTRICAL DELAY Then press T or UU and turn the RPG knob to vary the electrical delay until the trace is in the most horizontal position k Press PHASE OFFSET and enter the trace mean value using numeric keys The trace mean value is displayed as a marker statistic mean in the upper right hand corner of the display l Press Search MAX and Search MIN to move the channel 2 marker to the maximum and minimum points on the trace Compare the absolute values at the maximum and minimum points m Record the larger value in the performance test record Test Result column for A R phase of the frequency range 100 kHz to 1 MHz
127. st results using the equation and the value of ref 3 2 Calculation Sheet 4 POWER SWEEP LINEARITY TEST Step Attenuator Calibration Value at 50 MHz Attenuation Calibration Value a5 a4 40 dB a4 dB dB 50 dB a5 dB 1 Incremental attenuation referenced to 0 dB setting 2 a5 a4 appears in equations to calculate the power sweep linearity Use this value as a5 a4 of each equation 4396B Power Meter Reading Source Power 1O0dBm bl dBm 5 dBm b2 dBm 0 dBm b3 dBm 5 dBm b4 dBm 10 dBm b5 dBm 15 dBm b6 dBm 20 dBm b7 dBm Stop Power Source Power Test Result 20 dBm 15 dBm b7 b6 5 dB 10 dBm b7 b5 a5 a4 10 dB 5 dBm b7 b4 a5 a4 15 dB 0 dBm b7 b3 a5 a4 20 dB 15 dBm 10 dBm b6 b5 a5 a4 5 dB 5 dBm b6 b4 a5 a4 10 dB 0 dBm b6 b3 a5 a4 15 dB 5 dBm b6 b2 a5 a4 20 dB 10 dBm 5 dBm b5 b4 5 dB 0 dBm b5 b3 10 dB 5 dBm b5 b2 15 dB 10 dBm b5 b1 20 dB 5 dBm 0 dBm b4 b3 5 dB 5 dBm b4 b2 10 dB 10 dBm b4 b1 15 dB 0 dBm 5 dBm b3 b2 5 dB 10 dBm b3 b1 10 dB 5 dBm 10 dBm b2 b1 5 dB Calculation Sheet 3 3 6 RECEIVER NOISE LEVEL TEST At IF BW 10 Hz Frequency Input Trace Mean Test Result a 20xlog a 20 dB 100 kHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 1 MHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit dBm 10 MHz R Unit dBm A Unit dBm B Unit
128. ted values The amplitude fidelity performance at RBWs 3 kHz are not tested in this test The error sources at RBW lt 3 kHz are exactly same as those of the magnitude ratio dynamic accuracy in the 4396B network analyzer mode Because the dynamic accuracy is tested in the Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test the fidelity test at the RBW lt 3 kHz is omitted The amplitude fidelity performance at low signal levels are not tested in this test That is the fidelity is not checked at signal levels lt 60 dB from the reference level at an RBW of 10 kHz and at signal levels lt 50 dB from the reference level at an RBW of 1 MHz These tests are not necessary because the fidelity performance at these levels are theoretically determined by the fidelity at higher signal levels and the fidelity at an RBW of 3 kHz Two 6 dB fixed attenuators with a VSWR of lt 1 015 are connected to the signal generator output connector and the 4396B S input respectively These fixed attenuators are used to reduce the measurement uncertainties caused by mismatch error When they are used the measurement uncertainties listed in the performance test record are valid Specification Amplitude fidelity Log scale Range Amplitude Fidelity dB from Ref Level 1 Hz lt RBW lt 3kHz 10 kHz lt RBW lt 300kHz Q1 MHz lt RBW lt 3 MHz 0 dB gt range gt 30 dB 0 05 dB 0 3 dB 1 0 dB 80 dB gt range gt 40 dB 0 07 dB 0 3
129. ter is connected to the 5343A s APC 3 5 m input connector through this adapter For more information on microwave connectors and connector care see MICROWAVE CONNECTOR CARE PN 08510 90064 3 The 5061B can be replaced with any 10 MHz frequency standard with time base error of lt 1 x 10 year Procedure 1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 1 For testing a standard 4396B not equipped with Option 1D5 do not connect any cable to the EXT REF input connector in the 4396B rear panel For testing an 4396B equipped with Option 1D5 connect a BNC m BNC m cable between the EXT REF input connector and the REF OVEN connector on the 4396B rear panel Then connect the frequency standard s 10 MHz connector to the frequency counter s EXT FREQ STD connector as shown in Figure 2 1 2 2 Performance Tests Frequency Standard Frequency Standard is required when the test is performd using a standard frequency counter or when tesing the HP 4396B equipped with Opt 1D5 HP 4396B 20090000 N m BNC f Adapter BNC m BNC m Cable 61 cm CBMO2011 Figure 2 1 Frequency Accuracy Test Setup Note An APC 3 5 m APC 3 5 f adapter is used between the BNC f SMA f adapter i and the 5343A s APC 3 5 m input connector to protect the 5343A
130. tude Ratio at 50 MHz and Phase at 3 MHz a Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 14 2 36 Performance Tests HP4396B 00000000 N m N m Adapter Power Splitter N m N m Cable E 6dB Fixed Attenuation 6dB Fixed Attenuation VSWR lt 1 015 Lo Step Attenuator VSWR lt 1 02 CBMO2113 Figure 2 14 B R Magnitude Ratio Phase Dynamic Accuracy Test Setup 1 b On the 4396B set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Active Channel CH 1 Ch 1 Input B R Meas B R Format LOG MAG Format LOG MAG Average Factor 5 Bw Avg AVERAGE FACTOR 2 x1 Active Channel CH 2 Ch 2 Input B R Meas B R Format PHASE Format PHASE Average Factor 5 Bw Avg AVERAGE FACTOR 2 x1 Source Power 17 dBm Sauce POWER O 7 3 c Set the step attenuator to O dB d Press ca CALIBRATION MENU RESPONSE THRU to perform the response THRU calibration Wait for the completion of the sweep Then press DONE RESPONSE e Set the step attenuator to the first setting 30 dB in the second column of Table 2 11 Performance Tests 2 37 Table 2 11 B R Dynamic Accuracy Test Settings 1 4396B Step Attenuator 4396B Input Level Source Power
131. y lt 1 8 GHz lt 0 5 dB 2 Hz frequency lt 10 MHZ see e re 1 5 dB Test Equipment Power Meter ssssssssssssssss ee ee 436A Opt 022 437B or 438A Power Sensor sssssssssssessesse sse eee e ea 8482A Signal Generator sisse e e e e e 8663A or 8642B Function Genarator o 3325A Two way Power Splitter ssssssssssssssssss esee e e e ee 11667A N m N m cable 61 Gm 11500B or part of 11851B BNC m BNC m cable 61 Cm PN 8120 1839 BNC m BNC m cable 122 em ssssssssssssssssss AA PN 8120 1840 N m N m adapter ssssessssee Imm ee PN 1250 1475 N m BNC f adapter 0 0 0 m em meme PN 1250 1476 Procedure 1 Connect the power sensor to the power meter Calibrate the power meter for the power sensor 2 Connect the test equipment as shown in Figure 2 26 Note Connect the signal generator s 10 MHz frequency reference output to the i 4396B EXT REF Input on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 26 With this Y configuration both the signal generator and the 4396B are phase locked to the same reference frequency to obtain a stable measurement Performance Tests 2 73 BNC m BNC m Cable 122 cm TO FREQ REF OUTPUT HP 4396B Signal Generator 00000000 Power Splitter
132. z 478 58 MHz 521 42 MHz 1558 58 MHz 1800 MHz 258 58 MHz 1778 58 MHz 1821 42 MHz 2058 58 MHz 3858 58 MHz b On the spectrum analyzer perform the following steps to measure the non harmonic spurious level of the first test frequency 500 MHz i ii iii iv viii Press CENTER FREQUENCY 5 0 0 MHz to set the center frequency to the same value as the 4396B center frequency Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep Press PEAK SEARCH NORMAL A to move the marker to the peak of the fundamental signal and to place the delta maker reference at the peak Press CENTER FREQUENCY 4 7 8 C 5 8 MHz to change the center frequency to the first non harmonics spurious frequency listed in the second column of Table 2 5 Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep vi vii Press PEAK SEARCH to move the marker to the peak of the non harmonic spurious Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column Press CENTER FREQUENCY 5 2 1 Q 4 2 MHz to change the center frequency to the next non harmonic spurious frequency ix Press SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep 2 14 Performance Tests X Press PEAK SEARCH xi Record the delta marker reading in the performance test record Test Result column xii Press CE
133. ze the 4396B Then set the controls as follows Control Settings Key Strokes Source Power 14 dBm Source POWER O O GD IF BW 100 Hz Bw Avg IF BW 1 0 0 x Number of Points 11 Sweep NUMBER of POINTS i 1 1 Frequency Span 0 Hz Span ZERO SPAN Statistics ON Utility STATISTICS on OFF Then the softkey label changes to STATISTICS ON off 4 Press Meas R to set the 4396B to the R input 5 Perform the following steps to test the absolute amplitude accuracy at the R input a Press Center 1 0 0 k m to set the 4396B center frequency to the first test frequency 100 kHz listed in Table 2 8 Table 2 8 lists test frequencies Performance Tests 2 29 Table 2 8 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test Settings 4396B Center Frequency 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 50 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz 1 79 GHz 1 8 GHz b Press Trigger SINGLE to make a sweep Wait for the completion of the sweep c Record the trace mean value and the power meter reading in the calculation sheet 4396B Reading column and Power Meter Reading column respectively The trace mean value is displayed as a marker statistic mean in the upper right hand corner of the display d Change the 4396B center frequency in accordance with Table 2 8 and repeat steps 5 b and 5 c for each center frequency 6 Remove the power splitter from the R input and connect it directly to the A input 7 Press Meas A to

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