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Agilent Technologies E1401-90493 User's Manual

1. Table 2 117 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet cdmaOne Input Level 2 25 dBm 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Total Nominal Amptd Attenuator Attenuator Attenuation Ref Semen Meas Accuracy Input Level Amptd Amptd Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual P 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 15 dBm 15 dBm 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 30 dBm 15 dBm 0 dB 20 dB 20 dB 5 dBm dBm 0 dB 20 dB 20 dB 15 dBm dBm 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 25 dBm 25 dBm 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 5 dBm 25 dBm Table 2 118 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet GSM Input Level gt 20 dBm 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Total Nominal Amptd Attenuator Attenuator Attenuation Ref BSA Meas Accuracy Input Level Amptd Amptd Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual P 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 15 dBm 15 dBm 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 30 dBm 15 dBm 9 Calculate the actual total attenuation by adding the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator to the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator for each total attenuation setting listed in Table 2 117 Table 2 118 Table 2 121 and Table 2 122 NOTE The external attenuators and cables are now part of the source 10 Adjust the signal generator amplitude for a power meter reading of 15 dBm 0 2 dB Record the power meter reading here Amptd15qBm 11 Connect the equipment as indicated in Figure 2 78 412 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 59 Co
2. First LO Center Calibration Frequency Frequency Factor Test Record Frequency Entry GHz GHz GHz 2 9 29 3 0 1 3 3 33 3 0 2 3 7 37 4 0 3 3 9 39 4 0 4 4 1 41 4 0 5 4 5 45 5 0 6 4 9 49 5 0 7 5 3 53 5 0 8 5 7 57 6 0 9 5 9 59 6 0 10 6 1 61 6 0 11 6 5 65 7 0 12 6 9 69 7 0 13 7 1 71 7 0 14 Post Test Instrument Restoration 12 Disconnect the power sensor from the 1st LO OUTPUT connector 13 Replace the 50 Q termination on the 1st LO OUTPUT connector 14 Press Preset the analyzer 15 Press System Alignments Auto Align All Chapter 2 389 Performance Verification Tests 53 IF INPUT Accuracy Option AYZ only 53 IF INPUT Accuracy Option AYZ only This test only applies to analyzers equipped with external mixing Option AYZ This test measures the accuracy of the IF INPUT A nominal 30 dBm 321 4 MHz signal is applied to a power sensor and the power level is recorded The actual frequency must be offset slightly to compensate for the IF centering error of the 1 kHz resolution bandwidth This frequency offset is measured using the 321 4 MHz signal applied to the 50 Q Input connector The signal is measured with frequency corrections on and off The difference between these two measurements is the IF centering error The 321 4 MHz signal is then offset by the IF centering error This signal is then applied to the IF INPUT of the analyzer
3. Table 2 87 DANL Measurement Sequence E4404B Procedure Parameters Test R d Subset Procedure Start Stop Test Preamp Ea a Freq Freq RBW State ntry A Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 1 kHz Off 1 Chapter 2 319 Performance Verification Tests 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4404B and E4405B Table 2 87 DANL Measurement Sequence E4404B Procedure Parameters Test Subset Procedure Start Stop Test Preamp neers Freq Freq RBW State Entry Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 1kHz Off 2 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 1kHz Off 3 Measure DANL 3 GHz 6 GHz 1kHz Off 4 Measure DANL 6 GHz 6 7GHz 1kHz Off 5 B Measure DANL 10 MHz 1GHz 1kHz On 6 17 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 1kHz On 7 18 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 1kHz On 8 19 C Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 10 Hz Off 9 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 10 Hz Off 10 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 10 Hz Off 11 Measure DANL 3 GHz 6 GHz 10 Hz Off 12 Measure DANL 6 GHz 6 7GHz 10Hz Off 13 D Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 10 Hz On 14 20 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 10 Hz On 15 21 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 10 Hz On 16 22 a There are two possible entries for measurements made with the preamplifier on depending upon the ambient temperature The first entry is for measurements made with an ambient temperature outside of the 20 to 30 C range but within the 0 to 55 C range The s
4. Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum rand 4 Maximum abe 92 1 22 dB 65 1 22 dB 0 100 dB 96 1 26 dB 66 1 26 dB 0 099 dB 98 1 28 dB 67 1 28 dB 0 098 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 68 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 69 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 70 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 71 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 72 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 73 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 74 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 4 dB 75 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 76 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 77 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 78 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 79 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 80 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 82 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 83 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 84 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 12 0 4 dB 85 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 86 0 4 dB 0 083 dB Chapter 3 485 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nad 4 Maximum aon 80 0 4 dB 87 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Linear Fidelity
5. Post test Instrument Restoration 31 Remove the RF cable from the analyzer input connector 32 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align All Chapter 2 161 Performance Verification Tests 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of frequency To measure frequencies of 100 kHz and greater the output of a signal generator is fed through a power splitter to a power sensor and the analyzer To measure frequencies below 100 kHz a digital voltmeter DVM with a 50 Q load replaces the power sensor and a function generator is used as the source For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized using a power sensor the reference sensor connected to one power splitter output port The other power splitter output port connects to the buried sensor it is not removed from the power splitter Once the characterization is done the reference sensor is removed and replaced by the analyzer This procedure does not test frequency response with the optional preamplifier Option 1DS turned on If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DS also perform the Frequency Response Preamp On procedure The related adjustment for this performance test is Frequency Response Analyz
6. Table 2 17 Zero Span Cumulative Log Fidelity Worksheet Opt 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidths Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 Column 8 dB from pra z pe z a Total DMkr Test REF LVL Atten Atten Atten Atten Actual Reading Record Nominal Nominal Actual Actual Atenu Entry Attenu Attenu Attenu Attenu anon CEEE ation ation ation ation dB dB dB dB ba S a 0 Ref 0 0 0 Ref 0 Ref 4 0 4 103 8 0 8 104 12 10 2 105 16 10 6 106 20 20 0 107 24 20 4 108 28 20 8 109 32 30 2 110 36 30 6 111 40 40 0 112 44 40 4 113 48 40 8 114 52 50 2 115 56 50 6 116 60 60 0 117 64 60 4 118 68 60 8 119 70 70 0 120 Post Test Instrument Restoration 25 Remove the RF cable from the analyzer input connector 26 On the analyzer press the following keys Preset System Alignments Auto Align All Chapter 2 99 Performance Verification Tests 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the input of the analyzer through two calibrated step attenuators The attenuators are the amplitude reference standard The source is adjusted for a response at the reference level The internal attenuators are then varied between settings and the external attenuators are changed accordingly to maintain the same input level at the mixer The analyzer mark
7. Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum rand 4 Maximum Aa 8 2 0 99 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 100 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 101 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 102 2 0 0 063 Zero Span Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 36 dB 103 0 36 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 42 dB 104 0 42 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 48 dB 105 0 48 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 54 dB 106 0 54 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 60 dB 107 0 60 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 66 dB 108 0 66 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 72 dB 109 0 72 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 78 dB 110 0 78 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 84 dB 111 0 84 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 90 dB 112 0 90 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 96 dB 113 0 96 dB 0 077 dB 48 1 02 dB 114 1 02 dB 0 076 dB 52 1 08 dB 115 1 08 dB 0 080 dB 56 1 14 dB 116 1 14 dB 0 078 dB 60 1 20 dB 117 1 20 dB 0 084 dB 64 1 5 dB 118 1 5 dB 0 081 dB 68 1 5 dB 119 1 5 dB 0 080 dB 70 1 5 dB 120 1 5 dB 0 084 dB Chapter 3 459 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum noaea 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Input Attenuation Setting 0 dB
8. Table 2 79 Source Frequency and Amplitude Settings First Second Synthesized Sweeper Synthesized Sweeper CW Power CW Desired Actual Brequency Level Brequency Power Power Level Level MHz dBm MHz dBm dBm 50 40 53 0 0 50 40 50 0044 0 0 1400 40 1403 0 0 2500 40 2503 0 0 4400 40 4403 0 0 7600 40 7603 3 0 14000 40 14003 5 0 a Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B with Option 1DR only b Agilent E4405B E4407B and E4408B only c Agilent E4407B and E4408B only Table 2 80 Analyzer Settings Test Analyzer Test Frequency Settings Krenta Entry Center Span RBW VBW Ref Scale Atten Freq Lvl MHz GHz kHz kHz kHz dBm dB dB 53 0 05 150 30 0 300 10 0 10 0 0 1 50 004 0 057 1 0 0 030 0 0302 10 0 10 0 05 2 1403 1 40 150 30 0 300 10 0 10 0 0 3 2503 2 50 150 30 0 300 10 0 10 0 0 4 4403 4 40 150 30 0 300 10 0 10 0 0 5 7603 7 60 150 30 0 300 10 0 10 0 0 6 140090 14 0 150 30 0 300 10 0 10 0 0 7 a Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B with Option 1DR only b Agilent E4405B E4407B and E4408B only 296 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 34 Gain Compression Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B c Agilent E4407B and E4408B only 8 Repeat step 3 through step 7 for each of the settings listed in Table 2 79 Use the directional bridge in place of the coupler for frequenc
9. Agilent Model Frequency Range E4401B and E4411B 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz E4402B and E4403B 1 MHz to 3 0 GHz E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 1 MHz to 6 7 GHz 6 Press Single and wait for a new sweep to finish Look for any residual responses at or above the display line If a residual is suspected press Single again A residual response will persist on successive sweeps but a noise peak will not Record the frequency and amplitude of any residual responses above the display line in Table 2 91 7 Press FREQUENCY Center Freq T If there are any residuals at or near the frequency specification limits 1 MHz 1 5 GHz 3 GHz or 6 7 GHz it is reeommended that a known frequency source be used as a frequency marker This will ensure that testing is done at or below the specification limits Table 2 91 Residual Responses Worksheet Frequency Amplitude MHz dBm or dBmV 8 Record the highest residual from Table 2 91 as Test Record entry 1 in the performance verification test record If no residuals are found then record N A in the performance verification test record 332 Chapter 2 Figure 2 58 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option AYX 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option AYX The analyzer amp
10. Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum Ze 23 Frequency Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the ambient temperature at which the test was performed 20 to 30 C Maximum Response 1 0 5 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 0 5 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 1 0 dB 0 19 dB 0 to 55 C Maximum Response 1 1 0 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 2 0 dB 0 19 dB 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Input Frequency 2042 8 MHz 1 65 dBc 0 891 dB 2642 8 MHz 2 65 dBc 0 891 dB 1820 8 MHz 3 65 dBc 0 891 dB 278 5 MHz 4 65 dBc 0 891 dB 31 Spurious Responses Note Entry 2 does not apply to the Agilent E4403B 300 MHz TOI 7 5 dBm 1 0 93 dB 300 MHz SHI 30 dBm 3 0 41 dB 900 MHz SHI 40 dBm 4 0 41 dB 33 Gain Compression Note Entry 2 does not apply to the Agilent E4403B Test Frequency 53 MHz 1 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 1403 MHz 3 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 2503 MHz 4 1 0 dB 0 123 dB Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum noaea 36
11. 536 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum onead 4 Maximum anata 15 Reference Level Accuracy Log Res BW 21 kHz Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 8 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Linear Res BW 21 kHz Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 10 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 18 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 14 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 15 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 16 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Log Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 17 0 3 dB 0 091 dB Chapter 3 537 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ai d M
12. 2 58 dB 3 03 dB 474 Chapter 3 Table 3 4 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Option 1D6 only Minimum Gate Delay Maximum Gate Delay 1 us Gate Length 65 ms Gate Length 499 9 ns 499 9 ns 499 9 ns 64 993 ms QQ es 3 4 1 5001 us 1 5001 us 1 5001 us 65 007 ms 549 ps 549 ps 520 ps 647 ns 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Option 1D6 only Amplitude Error 0 2 dB 1 0 2 dB 0 023 dB 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error Option BAH and B7E Peak Phase Error RMS Phase Error Frequency Error 2 1 Deg 1 1 Deg 10 Hz 1 2 3 2 1 Deg 1 1 Deg 10 Hz 0 52 Deg 0 000063 Deg 0 006 Hz 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy 20 to 30 C Accuracy 15 dBm 5 dBm 25 dBm Options BAC or BAH cdmaOne Channel Power Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude 0 90 dB 0 90 dB 0 86 dB 1 2 3 0 90 dB 0 90 dB 0 86 dB 0 173 dB 0 161 dB 0 161 dB Chapter 3 475 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Perfo
13. DVM Response Response Frequency E Relative to Relative to Amplitude 100 kHz 50 MHz 100 kHz 0 dB Ref 75 kHz 50 kHz 20 kHz 9 kHz Test Results 1 Enter the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 41 dB 2 Enter the most positive number from the Response Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 42 dB 75 Q inputs Option 1DP The frequency range below 100 kHz was not tested no entry from Table 2 42 is necessary 3 Record the more positive of numbers from step 1 and step 2 in Table 2 43 as the Maximum Response for Band 0 170 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B Enter the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 41 __ dB Enter the most negative number from the Response Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 42 dB 75 Q inputs Option 1DP The frequency range below 100 kHz was not tested no entry from Table 2 42 is necessary Record the more negative of numbers from step 4 and step 5 in Table 2 43 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 Subtract the Minimum Response for Band 0 from the Maximum Response for Band 0 and record the result as the Peak to Peak Response for Band 0 in Table 2 43 Table 2 43 Frequency Response Results Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band Test Test Test dB Record dB Record dB Record Entry Entry Entr
14. Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum raed 4 Maximum re GSM Transmit Power Accuracy Option BAH only GSM Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 94 dB 13 0 94 dB 0 173 dB 20 dBm 0 94 dB 14 0 94 dB 0 161 dB 30 dBm 0 80 dB 15 0 80 dB 0 156 dB 40 dBm 0 83 dB 16 0 83 dB 0 161 dB 50 dBm 0 99 dB 17 0 99 dB 0 152 dB 60 dBm 1 13 dB 18 1 13 dB 0 161 dB DCS and PCS Bands Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 92 dB 19 0 92 dB 0 173 dB 20 dBm 0 92 dB 20 0 92 dB 0 161 dB 30 dBm 0 74 dB 21 0 74 dB 0 156 dB 40 dBm 0 79 dB 22 0 79 dB 0 161 dB 50 dBm 0 95 dB 23 0 95 dB 0 152 dB 60 dBm 1 09 dB 24 1 09 dB 0 161 dB cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamp Off Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 1 56 dB 25 1 56 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 56 dB 26 1 56 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 56 dB 27 1 56 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 56 dB 28 1 56 dB 0 161 dB 594 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aed 4 Maximum a 85 dBm 1 56 dB 29 1 56 dB 0 152 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm
15. Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum Aaa 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1 116 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 2 116 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 3 112 dBm 1 23 dB 3 GHz to 6 GHz 4 112 dBm 1 23 dB 6 GHz to 6 7 GHz 5 111 dBm 1 23 dB 1kHz RBW Preamp On 0 to 55 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 6 131 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 7 131 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 8 127 dBm 1 23 dB 10 Hz RBW Preamp Off 10 MHz to 1 GHz 9 135 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 10 135 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 11 131 dBm 1 23 dB 3 GHz to 6 GHz 12 131 dBm 1 23 dB 6 GHz to 6 7 GHz 18 130 dBm 1 23 dB 10 Hz RBW Preamp On 0 to 55 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 14 150 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 15 150 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 16 146 dBm 1 23 dB 1 kHz RBW Preamp On 20 to 30 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 17 132 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 18 132 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 19 130 dBm 1 23 dB Chapter 3 517 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date PE Results s Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 10 Hz RBW Preamp On 20 to 30 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 20 151 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to
16. 23 Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to F1 as indicated in Table 2 69 24 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average 20 and wait for Vavg 20 to appear along the left side of the display 25 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 70 as the Upper Distortion Amplitude 26 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average Off 27 Of the Lower Distortion Amplitude and Upper Distortion Amplitudes recorded in Table 2 70 enter the most positive value as the Worst Distortion Amplitude in Table 2 70 For example if the Upper Distortion Amplitude is 62 dBc and the Lower Distortion Amplitude is 63 dBc enter 62 dBc as the Worst Distortion Amplitude 28 If the analyzer has a 50 Q input enter 17 dBm as the Mixer Level in Table 2 70 12 dBm input power 5 dB input attenuation If the analyzer has a 75 Q input enter 36 75 dBmV as the Mixer Level in Table 2 70 12 dBm 36 75 dBmV 29 Calculate the equivalent TOI by subtracting one half of the Worst Distortion Amplitude in dB from the Mixer Level in dBm or dBmV Enter the result in Table 2 70 as the Calculated TOI For example if the Worst Distortion Amplitude is 62 dBc and the Mixer Level is 17 dBm the Calculated TOI would be Chapter 2 259 Performance Verification Tests 30 Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B TOI 17 dBm 62 X 2 17 dBm 31 dB 14 dBm Table 2 70 Third Or
17. 275 MHz 375 MHz 475 MHz 575 MHz 675 MHz 775 MHz 825 MHz 875 MHz 925 MHz 975 MHz 1025 MHz 1075 MHz 1175 MHz 1275 MHz 1375 MHz 1500 MHz 1525 MHz 1675 MHz 1725 MHz 1775 MHz 1825 MHz 1875 MHz 1925 MHz 1975 MHz 2025 MHz 2125 MHz 2325 MHz 228 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B Table 2 61 Frequency Response Worksheet Preamp On Current Splitter Flatness Flatness Frequency Channel B Mkr1 Amptd Tracking Error Relative to Reading Error 50 MHz 2525 MHz 2725 MHz 2925 MHz 2999 MHz a This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source b This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source Test Results 1 Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 61 as the Maximum Response for Band 0 in Table 2 62 Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 61 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 in Table 2 62 For Band 0 in Table 2 62 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column If the analyzer is an Agilent E4402B with a serial number greater than or equal
18. 448 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ead 4 Maximum e 2n0 Harmonic gt 20 MHz 2 25 dBc 2 6 dB 3 Harmonic lt 20 MHz 91 20 dBc 2 6 dB 3 d Harmonic gt 20 MHz es 25 dBc 2 6 dB 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN or Option 1DQ only Highest Non Harmonic 1 35 dBc 2 65 dB Spurious Output Amplitude 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Option 1D6 only Minimum Gate Delay 499 9 ns 1 1 5001 us 549 ps Maximum Gate Delay 499 9 ns 2 1 5001 us 549 ps 1 us Gate Length 499 9 ns 3 1 5001 us 520 ps 65 ms Gate Length 64 993 ms 4 65 007 ms 647 ns 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Option 1D6 only Amplitude Error 0 2 dB 1 0 2 dB 0 023 dB Chapter 3 449 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Tests for the Agilent E4402B only are included in this test record therefore not all test numbers are included Table 3 3 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Address Report No Date Model E4402B S
19. 9 Press Peak Search or Search Marker Mkr gt CF Peak Search or Search then record the Marker Delta Amplitude Reading in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 29 10 If the analyzer is an ESA L Series analyzer repeat step 8 and step 9 for Res BW settings of 300 Hz and 100 Hz with the corresponding span settings listed in Table 2 29 11 If the analyzer is an ESA E Series analyzer repeat step 8 and step 9 for Res BW settings of 300 Hz through 10 Hz with the corresponding span settings listed in Table 2 29 12 If the analyzer is an ESA E Series analyzer with firmware revision A 08 00 or later and it is equipped with Option 1D5 high stability frequency reference repeat step 8 and step 9 for all the Res BW settings listed in Table 2 29 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty for Option 1DR Marker Delta Analyzer Settings Amplitude Reading RES BW SPAN Test Record Entry 300 Hz 1kHz 11 200 Hz 1 kHz 12 100 Hz 500 Hz 13 30 Hz 100 Hz 14 Chapter 2 127 Performance Verification Tests 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Table 2 29 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty for Option 1DR Marker Delta Analyzer Settings Amplitude Reading RES BW SPAN Test Record Entry 10 Hz 100 Hz 15 3 Hzo gt 100 Hz 16 1 Herb 100 Hz 17 a These Res BW settings must be entered from the keypad they cannot be accessed fr
20. There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Pad minimum loss Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Figure 2 7 Noise Sidebands Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR Minimum ADAPTER Loss Pad Type N Cable 75Q input only wl7 4a CAUTION Use only 75 Q cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or the connectors will be damaged Chapter 2 63 Performance Verification Tests 7 Noise Sidebands Procedure This performance test consists of five parts Part 1 Noise Sideband Suppression at 10 kHz measured in 1 kHz RBW Part 2 Noise Sideband Suppression at 10 kHz measured in 100 Hz RBW Part 3 Noise Sideband Suppression at 20 kHz Part 4 Noise Sideband Suppression at 30 kHz Part 5 Noise Sideband Suppression at 100 kHz Agilent E4401B and E4411B only e For E4401B or E4411B do Parts 1 3 4 and 5 s For E4402B E4404B E4405B or E4407B with Option 1DR and serial prefixes greater than or equal to US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 do Parts 2 3 and 4 e For all other ESA series analyzers do Parts 1 3 and 4 A worksheet is provided at the end of this procedure for calculating the noise sideband suppression Part 1 Noise Sideband Suppression at 10 kH
21. 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 101 dB 5 dB 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 104 dB 15 dB 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 102 dB 20 dB 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 098 dB 25 dB 0 35 dB 5 0 35 dB 0 098 dB 30 dB 0 40 dB 6 0 40 dB 0 096 dB 35 dB 0 45 dB 7 0 45 dB 0 099 dB 40 dB 0 50 dB 8 0 50 dB 0 096 dB 45 dB 0 55 dB 9 0 55 dB 0 099 dB 50 dB 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 095 dB 55 dB 0 65 dB 11 0 65 dB 0 099 dB 60 dB 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 100 dB 65 dB 0 75 dB 13 0 75 dB 0 111 dB 15 Reference Level Accuracy Log Res BW 21 kHz Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 460 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum Ee 70 dBm 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 8 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Linear Res BW 21 kHz Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 10 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 13 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 d
22. 0 34 dB 43 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 44 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 45 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 46 0 46 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 47 0 50 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 54 dB 48 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 49 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 62 dB 50 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 51 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 70 dB 52 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB 53 0 74 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 78 dB 54 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 55 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 56 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB 57 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 58 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 98 dB 59 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 60 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 76 1 06 dB 61 1 06 dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 62 1 10 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 14 dB 63 1 14 dB 0 086 dB 502 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum ee 88 1 18 dB 64 1 18 dB 0 085 dB 92 1 22 dB 65 1 22 dB 0 100 dB 96 1 26 dB 66 1 26 dB 0 099 dB 98 1 28 dB 67 1 28 dB 0 098 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 68 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 69 0 4 dB
23. 0 4 dB 75 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 76 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 77 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 78 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 79 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 80 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 82 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 83 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 84 0 4 dB 0 080 dB Chapter 3 623 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum aaaea 72 0 4 dB 85 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 86 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 87 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Linear Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 93 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 94 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 95 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 96 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 97 2 0 0 063 Linear Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 98 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 99 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 100 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 101 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 102 2 0 0 063 Zero Span Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 36 dB 1031 0 36 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 42 dB 104 0 42 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 48 dB 105 0 48 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 54 dB 106 0 54 dB 0 073 dB 624 Chapter 3
24. 0 65 dB 11 0 65 dB 0 099 dB 60 dB 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 100 dB 14 Reference Level Accuracy Log Res BW 21 kHz Reference Level 50 Q dBm 75 Q dBmV 15 33 75 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 091 dB Chapter 3 437 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ened 4 Maximum asa 5 43 75 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 35 13 75 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 45 3 75 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 55 6 25 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 65 16 25 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 75 26 25 0 7 dB 7 0 7 dB 0 099 dB Linear Res BW lt 300 Hz Reference Level 50 Q dBm 75 Q dBmV 15 33 75 0 3 dB 8 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 5 43 75 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 35 13 75 0 3 dB 10 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 45 3 75 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 55 6 25 0 5 dB 12 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 65 16 25 0 5 dB 13 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 75 26 25 0 7 dB 14 0 7 dB 0 099 dB Log Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only Reference Level 50 Q dBm 75 Q dBmV 15 33 75 0 3 dB 15 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 5 43 75 0 3 dB 16 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 35 13 75 0 3 dB 17 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 45 3 75 0 3 dB 18 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 55 6 25 0 5 dB 19 0 5 dB 0 095 dB
25. 0 70 dB 14 0 70 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 70 dB 15 0 70 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 80 dB 16 0 80 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 80 dB 17 0 80 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 80 dB 18 0 80 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 80 dB 19 0 80 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 80 dB 20 0 80 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 15 dB 21 1 15 dB 0 086 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 22 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 23 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 24 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 25 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 26 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 27 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 28 0 4 dB 0 073 dB Chapter 3 455 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nad 4 Maximum aaaea 832 0 4 dB 29 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 30 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 31 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 32 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 33 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 34 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 35 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 36 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 37 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 38 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 39 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 40 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 41 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option
26. 275 MHz 375 MHz 475 MHz 575 MHz 675 MHz 775 MHz 825 MHz 875 MHz 925 MHz 975 MHz 1025 MHz 1075 MHz 1175 MHz 1275 MHz 1375 MHz 1500 MHz a These values do not apply to analyzers with 75 inputs Option 1DP Test Results 1 Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 58 as the Maximum Response in Table 2 59 and as Entry 1 in the performance verification test record 2 Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 58 as the Minimum Response in Table 2 59 and as Entry 2 in the performance verification test record Chapter 2 219 Performance Verification Tests 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B 3 In Table 2 59 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column and as Entry 3 in the performance verification test record Frequency Response Results Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Test Test Test Record Record Record an Entry an Entry an Entry 1 2 3 220 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of f
27. Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum e 1 MHz to 10 MHz 33 99 dBmV 1 23 dB 10 MHz to 500 MHz 34 100 dBmV 1 23 dB 500 MHz to 1 GHz 35 100 dBmV 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz 36 94 dBmV 1 23 dB 39 Residual Responses Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the input impedance and serial number of the analyzer 50 Q 150 kHz to 1 5 GHz 1 90 dBm 0 87 dB 75 Q 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz 1 36 dBmV 0 87 dB 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Option AYX only Amplitude Error 0 3 1 0 3 0 029 41 Tracking Generator Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Option 1DN or Option 1DQ only Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Positive Vernier Accuracy Negative Vernier Accuracy Power Sweep Accuracy 75 Q Option 1DQ Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Positive Vernier Accuracy Negative Vernier Accuracy input impedance and serial number of the analyzer 0 5 dB 0 75 dB 1 5 dB 0 9 dB 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 0 5 dB 0 75 dB 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 0 9 dB 0 096 dB 0 008 dB 0 008 dB 0 008 d
28. Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum aati 20 0 60 dB 107 0 60 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 66 dB 108 0 66 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 72 dB 109 0 72 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 78 dB 110 0 78 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 84 dB 111 0 84 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 90 dB 112 0 90 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 96 dB 113 0 96 dB 0 077 dB 48 1 02 dB 114 1 02 dB 0 076 dB 52 1 08 dB 115 1 08 dB 0 080 dB 56 1 14 dB 116 1 14 dB 0 078 dB 60 1 20 dB 117 1 20 dB 0 084 dB 64 1 5 dB 118 1 5 dB 0 081 dB 68 1 5 dB 119 1 5 dB 0 080 dB 70 1 5 dB 120 1 5 dB 0 084 dB 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Input Attenuation Setting 0 dB 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 101 dB 5 dB 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 104 dB 15 dB 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 102 dB 20 dB 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 098 dB 25 dB 0 35 dB 5 0 35 dB 0 098 dB 30 dB 0 40 dB 6 0 40 dB 0 096 dB 35 dB 0 45 dB 7 0 45 dB 0 099 dB 40 dB 0 50 dB 8 0 50 dB 0 096 dB 45 dB 0 55 dB 9 0 55 dB 0 099 dB Chapter 3 625 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Ve
29. Preset the microwave analyzer Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Q Input Press CAL REALIGN LO amp IF Set FREQUENCY 300 MHz Set SPAN 20 MHz o p a p Set AMPLITUDE 10 dBm Press PEAK SEARCH Press CAL REF LVL ADJ and use the ff arrows to adjust the DAC value to a marker amplitude reading of 10 dBm Press STORE REF LVL i Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and 50 Q Input 2 Use the Type N cable to connect the RF Input to the RF OUT of the tracking generator as shown in Figure 2 68 Do not connect to the RF Input of the microwave analyzer yet G tw mh o 3 Press Preset on the analyzer under test Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 50 MHz SPAN Zero Span BW Avg 30 kHz System Alignments Auto Align Off Marker Source Tracking Peak wait for the Peaking message to appear Source Amplitude On 2 dBm Single 4 Set the microwave analyzer by pressing the following keys SPAN 100 kHz AMPLITUDE 5 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 20 dB AMPLITUDE LOG dB DIV 10 dB 5 Disconnect the Type N cable from between the analyzer RF INPUT and the tracking generator RF OUT Refer to Figure 2 68 to connect the Type N cable from the analyzer RF OUT to the microwave Chapter 2 371 Table 2 103 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Output
30. The related adjustment for this performance test is Frequency Response Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper Function generator Power meter RF Power sensor 2 required Microwave power sensor Microwave power splitter Digital multimeter Chapter 2 187 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Adapter APC 3 5 f to APC 3 5 f Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to BNC f Dual banana plug to BNC f BNC Tee BNC f m f Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in 2 required Cable APC 3 5 Termination 50 Q BNC m Procedure Source Splitter Characterization 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 32 Use the function generator as the source Connect one of the Agilent 8482A power sensors to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Connect the other Agilent 8482A power sensor to Channel B of the power meter This will be the buried sensor Figure 2 32 Source Splitter Characterization Setup wl713b GENERATOR SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER 5s oo Ps GS BURIED POWER SENSOR e EEEE REFERENCE POWER SPLITTER 2 Zero and calibrate both power sensors 3 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor for 100 kHz 4 On the power meter set the Channel B calibration factor to 100 Do not change this calibration
31. 0 Hz MHz Chapter 3 597 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date ee a Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 16000 MHz 20 MHz 15999 83 10 16000 17 MHz 0 Hz MHz 16000 MHz 10 MHz 15999 91 11 16000 09 MHz 0 Hz MHz 16000 MHz 1 MHz 15999 991 12 16000 009 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 20 MHz 20999 83 13 21000 17 MHz 0 Hz MHz 21000 MHz 10 MHz 20999 91 14 21000 09 MHz 0 Hz MHz 21000 MHz 1MHz 20999 991 15 21000 009 0 Hz MHz MHz Marker Count Accuracy Note Enter results in the appropriate section below based upon the firmware revision of the analyzer Firmware Revision Prior to A 03 00 Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1499 999998 16 1500 000002 0 Hz MHz MHz 1500 MHz 1 MHz 1499 999998 17 1500 000002 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 999998 18 4000 000002 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 1 MHz 3999 999998 19 4000 000002 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 20 MHz 8999 999997 20 9000 000003 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 1 MHz 8999 999997 21 9000 000003 0 Hz MHz MHz 16000 MHz 20 MHz 15999 999995 22 16000 000005 0 Hz MHz MHz 598 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 A
32. 1 0 5 1 0 0 16 Chapter 3 499 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aie d Maximum aa 1 ms Option AYX or B7D 1 0 6 1 0 0 16 only 500 us Option AYX or 1 0 7 1 0 0 16 B7D only 100 us Option AYX or 1 0 8 1 0 0 16 B7D only 12 Display Scale Fidelity Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 30 dB 1 0 30 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 30 dB 2 0 30 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 40 dB 3 0 40 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 40 dB 4 0 40 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 40 dB 5 0 40 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 50 dB 6 0 50 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 50 dB 7 0 50 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 60 dB 8 0 60 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 60 dB 9 0 60 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 70 dB 11 0 70 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 70dB 13 0 70 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 70 dB 14 0 70 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 70 dB 15 0 70 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 80 dB 16 0 80 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 80 dB 17 0 80 dB 0 080 dB 500 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent
33. 10 MHz Ga FREQUENCY STANDARD UNIVERSAL Channel 1 BNC Cable wl73a Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 1 The frequency standard provides the reference for the universal counter 2 Check that the analyzer is not in external reference mode If Ext Ref appears on the screen the analyzer is in external reference mode If the analyzer is in external reference mode disconnect the external reference 3 Ensure that the analyzer has been on and in internal frequency mode for at least five minutes before proceeding 4 Set the universal counter controls as follows a Press Gate amp ExtArm b Press any one of the arrow keys until TIME is displayed c Press Gate amp ExtArm again Using the arrow keys set the time to 42 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy 10 s d Press Enter e On Channel 1 press 50 Q 1 MQ until the LED is lit L On Channel 1 press x10 Attenuator until the LEd is extinguished g On Channel 1 press AC DC until the LED next to DC is extinguished h On Channel 1 press 100 kHz Filter until the LED is extinguished i On Channel 1 press Trigger Sensitivity until Auto Trig is displayed j Use the arrow keys to toggle to off k Press Freq amp Ratio 5 Wait for the universal counter reading to stabilize Record the universal counter reading in Table 2 3 as Counter Reading 1 with 0 1 Hz resolution
34. 40 dBm 40 dBm 0 dB 60 dB 60 dB 40 dBm 60 dBm 0 dB 60 dB 60 dB 60 dBm 60 dBm 0 dB 70 dB 70 dB 50 dBm 70dBm 0 dB 70 dB 70 dB 70 dBm 70 dBm 0 dB 80 dB 80 dB 60 dBm 80dBm 0 dB 80 dB 80 dB 80 dBm 80 dBm 0 dB 80 dB 80 dB 65 dBm 85 dBm 5 dB 80 dB 85 dB 85 dBm 85 dBm 5 Set the analyzer as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 0 kHz BW Avg Res BW 10 kHz BW Avg Video BW 10 kHz AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 20 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp Off 6 Perform the following steps for each of the Nominal Input Amplitude values listed in Table 2 127 a GB op Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated Set the analyzer reference level as indicated Set the analyzer input attenuation as indicated Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press Peak Search or Search The marker can still make a valid measurement even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting g Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the Measured Amplitude in Table 2 128 420 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH h Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Ampt
35. Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Adapter BNC m to BNC m 75 Q Pad minimum loss Procedure 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter and RF power sensor in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual Enter the 500 MHz calibration factor of the power sensor into the power meter 75 Q Input only Use a 75 Q power sensor 2 Press Preset on the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows CW 542 8 MHz POWER LEVEL 10 dBm 3 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 42 with the output of the synthesized sweeper connected to the power sensor using an adapter between the cable and the power sensor 244 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 75 Q Input only Use the minimum loss pad and 75 Q adapters to connect to the 75 Q power sensor 4 Adjust the power level of the synthesized sweeper for a 10 dBm 0 1 dB reading on the power meter 5 On the synthesized sweeper press SAVE 1 Figure 2 42 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Power Setting Setup SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER De OORS oo a B Dp 2000 2000 D000 D000 GGG ODODO 2000 Output E POWER SPECTRUM Dae SENSOR ANALYZER p ee ADAPTER H Minimum 1 Coss ADAPTER Adapter N ka iiia D a I wines 75 ohm Input Only 6 Set the CW frequency on the synthesized sweeper to 510 7 MHz 7 Adjust the synthesized swe
36. BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz if test RBW 10 Hz BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz if test RBW 1 kHz BW Avg Video BW 1 Hz if test RBW 100 Hz or 10 Hz 3 On the analyzer press Single and wait for a new sweep to complete 4 On the analyzer press Display Display Line On Adjust the display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise ignoring any residual responses refer to the Residual Responses verification test for any suspect residuals Remove Reference Level Offset 1 Press AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvi Offst 0 dB 2 On the analyzer press Preset 3 This performance test is now complete 308 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 36 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4402B and E4403B 36 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4402B and E4403B This performance test measures the Displayed Average Noise Level DANL within the frequency range specified The analyzer input is terminated in its characteristic impedance If the analyzer is also equipped with a tracking generator Option 1DN or 1DQ the tracking generator is also terminated in its characteristic impedance and set for maximum leveled output power The test tunes the analyzer frequency across the band and uses the marker to locate the frequency with the highest response It then reads the average noise in zero span using the minimum resolution bandwidth RBW specified for the analyzer Analyzers having Option 1DN Tracking Generator installed
37. Calculate the difference between the amplitude of marked signal and the fundamental amplitude as listed in Table 2 101 For example if the fundamental amplitude for a fundamental frequency of 10 MHz is 1 2 dBm and the marker amplitude is 40 8 dBm the difference is 42 dBc Record this difference as the non harmonic response amplitude for the appropriate analyzer center frequency and microwave analyzer start and stop frequency settings in Table 2 102 Non harmonic Amplitude Marker Amplitude Fundamental Amplitude 8 If a true non harmonic spurious response is not found record NOISE as the Amplitude of Non Harmonic Response in Table 2 102 for the appropriate analyzer center frequency and microwave analyzer start and stop frequency settings Repeat step 1 through step 8 for the remaining analyzer center frequency and microwave analyzer settings in Table 2 102 Table 2 102 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Response Worksheet Analyzer Microwave Microwave Riicrowave Amplitude oe Analyzer Non Harmonic Center Analyzer Start Analyzer Stop Resoluti R Frequency Frequency Frequency esosuhon eSPpenSe Bandwidth dBe 10 MHz 9 kHz 100 kHz 300 Hz 10 MHz 100 kHz gt 5 MHz 10 kHz 10 MHz 5 MHz 55 MHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 55 MHz 1240 MHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 1240 MHz 1500 MHz 1 MHz 750 MHz 9 kHz 100 kHz 300 Hz 750 MHz 100 kHz 5 MHz 10 kHz 750 MHz 5 MHz 55
38. Figure 2 64 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Test Setup lt 100 kHz SPECTRUM ANALYZER DIGITAL MULTIMETER _ Termination wi714a Set up the digital multimeter as follows Parameter Setting AC DC AC Volts Impedance amp Units Chapter 2 353 Performance Verification Tests 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN Parameter Setting Set to 50 Q impedance SMATH 102 Set to dBm MATH 52 Set to Synchronous SETACV 32 Sub sampled mode a To set the Agilent 3458A multimeter functions from the front panel press the blue shift key then Recall State T key Use the up and down arrows to select the appropriate function then enter the value from the numeric keypad and press enter 2 Set the analyzer resolution bandwidth to 10 kHz by pressing BW Avg Res BW 10 kHz Repeat step 3 through step 7 for each Center Frequency value in Table 2 98 3 Set the analyzer center frequency to 9 kHz by pressing FREQUENCY 9 kHz 4 Press Single 5 Record the DVM readout in Table 2 98 6 Subtract the 100 kHz Level Flatness readout in Table 2 97 from the 100 kHz DVM Readout in Table 2 98 and record as the DVM Offset at 100 kHz DVM Offset at 100 kHz dB For example if the Level Flatness reading from Table 2 97 is 0 7 dB and the DVM Readout from Table 2 98 is 0 53 dBm the DVM offset would be
39. Log Preamp Off 0 4 dB 1 0 4 dB 0 09 dB Lin Preamp Off 0 4 dB 2 0 4 dB 0 09 dB 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 0 dBm Reference Level 0 dBm input 0 6 dB 1 0 6 dB 0 234 dB 10 dBm input 0 6 dB 2 0 6 dB 0 115 dB 20 dBm input 0 6 dB 3 0 6 dB 0 110 dB 830 dBm input 0 6 dB 4 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 608 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum Sealed d Maximum Aa 40 dBm input 0 6 dB 5 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 6 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 20 dBm Reference Level 20 dBm input 0 6 dB 7 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 30 dBm input 0 6 dB 8 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 6 dB 9 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm Reference Level 40 dBm input 0 6 dB 11 0 6 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 12 0 6 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm Reference Level 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 13 0 6 dB 0 087 dB 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth 5 MHz 3 5 MHz 1 6 5 MHz 110 kHz 3 MHz 2 55 MHz 2 3 45 MHz 66 kHz 1 MHz 0 85 MHz 3 1 15 MHz 22 kHz 300 kHz 255 kHz 4 345 kHz 6 6 kHz 100 kHz 85 kHz 5 115 kHz 2 2 kHz 30 kHz 25 5 kHz 6 34 5 kHz 660 Hz 10 kHz 8 5 k
40. Markers Off 270 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter reading is 10 dBm 0 2 dB On the analyzer press the following Peak Search or Search Marker Delta FREQUENCY 600 MHz BW Avg 10 Wait for the Vavg 10 to appear along the left side of the display On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search The marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude is the second harmonic suppression On the synthesized sweeper press Marker Off Calculate the 300 MHz Second Harmonic Intercept SHI using the second harmonic suppression value read in step 7 and the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error FRE from Table 2 73 as follows 300 MHz SHI 20 dBm Second Harmonic Suppression 300 MHz FRE For example if the second harmonic suppression is 59 dB and the 300 MHz FRE is 0 60 dB the SHI would be 38 4 dBm 38 4 dBm 20 dBm 59 dB 0 60 dB 10 Record the 300 MHz SHI as Entry 3 in the performance verification test record Measuring 900 MHz Second Harmonic Distortion 1 Replace the 300 MHz low pass filter with the 1 GHz low pass filter as shown in Figure 2 48 On the synthesized sweeper press the following CW 900 MHz POWER LEVEL 10 dBm Enter the power sensor 1 GHz calibration factor into the power meter On the analyzer press FREQUENCY Center Freq
41. MkrAReading Total Actual Atten 0 dB from F Table 2 14 Cumulative and Incremental Log Scale Fidelity Worksheet Option 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidths Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 dB from 10 dB 1 dB 10 dB 1 dB Total Marker Test Test REF Step Step Step Step Actual Delta Record Record LVL Atten Atten Atten Atten R Attenu A Mkr1 Entry Entry Nominal Nominal Actual Actual ation Readin CLFE ILFE Attenu Attenu Attenu Attenu g ation ation ation ation dB dB dB dB dB kaa ba an aE 0 Ref 0 0 0 Ref 0 Ref NA 4 0 4 43 68 8 0 8 44 69 12 10 2 45 70 16 10 6 46 71 20 20 0 47 72 24 20 4 48 73 28 20 8 49 74 32 30 2 50 75 36 30 6 51 76 40 40 0 52 77 44 40 4 53 78 48 40 8 54 79 52 50 2 55 80 56 50 6 56 81 60 60 0 57 82 92 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity Table 2 14 Cumulative and Incremental Log Scale Fidelity Worksheet Option 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidths Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 dB from 10 dB 1dB 10 dB 1dB Total Marker Test Test REF Step Step Step Step Actual Delta Record Record LVL Atten Atten Atten Atten g Attenu A Mkr1 Entry Entry Nomi
42. then Marker Delta c Press the following keys FREQUENCY T step up key 3 Measure the system related sideband above the signal by pressing Single on the analyzer Wait for the completion of a new sweep then press Peak Search or Search 4 Record the marker delta amplitude as Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record 5 Set the analyzer to measure the system related sideband below the signal by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY L step down key J step down key 6 Measure the system related sideband below the signal by pressing 76 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 9 System Related Sidebands Single Wait for the completion of a new sweep then press Peak Search or Search Record the marker delta amplitude as Test Record entry 2 of the performance verification test record Chapter 2 77 Performance Verification Tests 10 Residual FM 10 Residual FM This test measures the inherent short term instability of the analyzer LO system With the analyzer in zero span a stable signal is applied to the input and slope detected on the linear portion of the IF bandwidth filter skirt Any instability in the LO transfers to the IF signal in the mixing process The test determines the slope of the IF filter in Hz dB and then measures the signal amplitude variation caused by the residual FM Multiplying these two values yields the residual FM in Hz For instruments having Option 1D
43. wl767a 2 Press System More Show System If there is an entry shown which reads 1DR Narrow Resolution BW and the analyzer is an E4401B then enter 10 Hz below as the Minimum RBW If there is an entry shown which reads 1DR Narrow Resolution BW and the analyzer is an E4411B then enter 100 Hz below as the Minimum RBW Otherwise enter 1 kHz as the Minimum RBW resolution bandwidth Keep this value in mind as you continue to perform this procedure Also take note of whether or not Options 1DN or 1DQ 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier are installed Minimum RBW Hz Option 1DN or 1DQ Option 1DS 3 On the analyzer press Preset Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Then press the following keys Input Output or Input Amptd Ref On FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 2 kHz AMPLITUDE 25 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 28 75 dBmvV 75 Q Input only AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz BW Avg Video BW 1 kHz Det Demod Detector Sample 4 On the analyzer press Single Peak Search or Search and record the Ref Amptd reading below Ref Amptd dBm 50 Q Input only Ref Amptd dBmv 75 Q Input only 5 Ifthe analyzer does not have Option 1DN or 1DQ 1 5 GHz Tracking 300 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B Generator installed and the minimum RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz continue with step 10
44. 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 69 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 70 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 71 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 72 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 73 0 4 dB 0 074 dB Chapter 3 457 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nad 4 Maximum aaaea 28 0 4 dB 74 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 4 dB 75 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 76 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 77 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 78 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 79 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 80 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 82 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 83 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 84 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 85 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 86 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 87 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Linear Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 93 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 941 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 95 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 96 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 97 2 0 0 063 Linear Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 98 2 0 0 064 458 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record
45. 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 13 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 14 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 15 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 16 0 7 dB 0 101 dB 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty 488 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ond 4 Maximum anata ang Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 9 kHz 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 kHz 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 kHz 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 kHz 0 3 dB 5 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 120 kHz 0 3 dB 6 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 300 kHz 0 3 dB 7 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1 MHz 0 3 dB 8 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 MHz 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 5 MHz 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 076 dB 300 Hz Option 1DR only 3 0 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 200 Hz Option 1DR only 3 0 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 Hz Option 1DR only 3 0 dB 13 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Log Preamp Off 0 4 dB 1 0 4 dB 0 09 dB Lin Preamp Off 0 4 dB 2 0 4 dB 0 09 dB 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 0 dBm Reference Level 0 dBm input 0 6 dB 1 0 6 dB 0 234 dB 10 dBm input 0 6 dB 2 0 6 dB 0 115 dB 20 dBm inpu
46. 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 4 dB 75 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 76 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 77 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 78 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 79 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 80 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 82 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 83 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 84 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 85 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 86 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 87 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Linear Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 534 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum Aa 4 2 0 93 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 94 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 95 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 96 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 97 2 0 0 063 Linear Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 98 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 99 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 100 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 101 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 102 2 0 0 063 Zero Span Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 36 dB 103 0 36 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 42 dB 104 0 42 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 48 dB 105 0 48 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 54 dB
47. 1 23 dB DVM Offset DVM Readout Level Flatness 7 Add the DVM Offset at 100 kHz from step 6 above to each of the DVM Readouts in Table 2 98 and record as the Corrected Level Flatness in Column 3 For example if the DVM Readout from Table 2 98 is 0 22 dBm and the DVM Offset is 1 23 dB the Corrected Level Flatness would be 1 01 dB Corrected Level Flatness DVM Readout DVM Offset 8 Press System Alignments Auto Align All 354 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN Table 2 98 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet 100 kHz DVM Readout Corrected Level Flatness dBm dB Center Frequency 9 kHz 20 kHz 40 kHz 60 kHz 80 kHz 100 kHz 1 Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2 97 and Table 2 98 for frequencies lt 1 MHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record 2 Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2 97 and Table 2 98 for frequencies lt 1 MHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 2 of the performance verification test record 3 Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2 97 and Table 2 98 for frequencies gt 1 MHz and lt 10 MHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 3 of the performance verification test record 4 Locate the
48. 18 If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DS Press Preset and wait for the preset routine to finish Press System Alignments Auto Align All 19 If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DS Preamplifier proceed to Part 3 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp On Option 1DS Part 3 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp On Option 1DS 1 On the synthesized signal generator set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 4 dBm RF ON AM OFF FM OFF 2 Calculate the ideal buried sensor reading by subtracting the Tracking Error recorded in step 9 of Part 1 from 30dBm the ideal input level to the analyzer as indicated below Ideal Buried Sensor Reading 30 dBm Tracking Error 3 Adjust the synthesized signal generator to obtain the Ideal Buried Sensor Reading calculated above 0 1 dB 4 Calculate the Corrected Power Meter Reading by adding the current power meter reading to the Tracking Error recorded in Part 1 step 9 and record the result below Corrected Power Meter Reading Power Meter Reading Tracking Error Example If the Power Meter Reading is 9 74 dBm and the Tracking Error is 20 3 dB the Corrected Power Meter Reading is 30 04 dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm 140 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 5 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys F
49. 2 0 dB 0 11 dB ac Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response 28 2 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 2 5 dB 29 0 39 dB Peak to Peak Response 30 3 0 dB 0 39 dB ac Coupled Band 2 6 7 GHz to 13 2 GHz Maximum Response 31 3 0 dB 0 40 dB 580 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date es aoe Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Minimum Response 3 0 dB 32 0 40 dB Peak to Peak Response 33 4 0 dB 0 40 dB ac Coupled Band 3 13 2 GHz to 26 5 GHz Maximum Response 34 3 0 dB 0 59 dB Minimum Response 3 0 dB 35 0 59 dB Peak to Peak Response 36 4 0 dB 0 59 dB 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Option 1DS Only 20 to 30 C Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 1 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed options 1 1 5 dB 0 28 dB 1 5 dB 2 0 28 dB 3 3 0 dB 0 28 dB 4 1 5 dB 0 28 dB 1 5 d
50. 21000 MHz 1 MHz 20999 999995 25 21000 000005 0 Hz MHz MHz Firmware Revision A 03 00 or later Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1499 999999 16 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 1500 MHz 1MHz 1499 999999 17 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 999999 18 4000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 1MHz 3999 999999 19 4000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 20 MHz 8999 999999 20 9000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 560 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aed 4 Maximum alba 9000 MHz 1MHz 8999 999999 21 9000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 16000 MHz 20 MHz 15999 999999 22 16000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 16000 MHz 1 MHz 20999 999999 23 21000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 20 MHz 20999 999999 24 21000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 1 MHz 20999 999999 25 21000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz Frequency Span Accuracy Span Start Freq 3000 MHz 0 Hz 2370 MHz 1 2430 MHz 6 12 MHz 100 MHz 10 MHz 79 MHz 2 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 79 kHz 3 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 800 MHz 79 MHz 4 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 800 MHz 79 kHz 5 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 1400 MHz 79 MHz 6 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 1499 MHz 79 kHz 7 81 kHz 204 Hz Noise Sidebands Offset from 1 GHz signal
51. 4000 09 MHz 0 Hz 4000 MHz 1MHz 3999 991 6 4000 009 0 Hz MHz MHz Marker Count Accuracy Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1499 999999 16 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 1500 MHz 1MHz 1499 999999 17 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 999999 18 4000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 1MHz 3999 999999 19 4000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Span Start Freq 3000 MHz 0 Hz 2370 MHz 1 2430 MHz 6 12 MHz 100 MHz 10MHz 79 MHz 2 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 79 kHz 3 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 800 MHz 79 MHz 4 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 800 MHz 79 kHz 5 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 1400 MHz 79 MHz 6 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 1499 MHz 79 kHz 7 81 kHz 204 Hz Chapter 3 497 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date edge Ta Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 7 Noise Sidebands Offset from 1 GHz signal Serial Prefix lt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 10 kHz 1 90 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 100 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 106 dBc Hz 2 44 dB Serial Prefix gt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 Option 1DR 10 kHz 1 98 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 104 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 110 dBc Hz 2 44 dB Serial Prefix gt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 Non Option 1D
52. 50 50 5 60 60 6 70 70 7 80 80 8 Log Scale Digital Bandwidths Option 1DR NOTE If the analyzer is an E4404B E4405B E4407B that is not equipped with Option 1DR narrow resolution bandwidths or an E4403B E4408B with or without Option 1DR skip to the next section Linear Scale Analog Bandwidths 7 On the analyzer press the following keys SPAN 150 Hz BW Avg 10 Hz Video BW 1 Hz 8 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to set the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions below the reference level 120 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 15 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 9 On the analyzer press the following keys Single Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 10 Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2 25 At each setting do the following a Press Single on the analyzer b Press Peak Search or Search c Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of Table 2 25 d Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the analyzer marker delta amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the performance test record Table 2 25 Log Mode Digital Bandwidths Worksheet Option 1DR Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 10 dB 10 dB Actual Analyzer C Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Reference Delta Test a
53. 55 dB ActAtten X dB NomAtten X dB Where AttenErr Attenuator Error between the X dB and 55 dB settings ActAtten 55 dB Actual Attenuation of the 55 dB setting ActAtten X dB Actual Attenuation of the X dB setting NomAtten X dB Nominal Attenuation of the X dB setting Example of attenuation error calculation for 35 dB nominal attenuation ActAtten 55 dB 55 15 dB ActAtten 35 dB 35 002 dB NomAtten 35 dB 35 dB AttenErr 55 15 55 35 002 35 AttenErr 0 15 0 002 AttenErr 0 148 dB Setup for Switching Uncertainty Measurement 5 Connect the equipment as indicated in Figure 2 13 The 6 dB fixed attenuator or minimum loss pad for 75 Q input analyzers should be connected directly to the input connector of the analyzer 6 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz SPAN 100 kHz AMPLITUDE 55 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 6 2 dBmV 75 Q Input only AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB AMPLITUDE Scale Div 2 dB BW Avg 30 kHz BW Avg Video BW 100 Hz Chapter 2 103 Performance Verification Tests 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty 7 Preset the synthesized signal generator Blue Key Special 0 0 and set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 12 dBm 8 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 5 dB attenuation Set the 10
54. 66 kHz 1 MHz 0 85 MHz 3 1 15 MHz 22 kHz 300 kHz 255 kHz 4 345 kHz 6 6 kHz 100 kHz 85 kHz 5 115 kHz 2 2 kHz 30 kHz 25 5 kHz 6 34 5 kHz 660 Hz 10 kHz 8 5 kHz 7 11 5 kHz 220 Hz 3 kHz 2 55 kHz 8 3 45 kHz 66 Hz Chapter 3 573 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum raed 4 Maximum ae 1 kHz 850 Hz 9 1 15 kHz 22 Hz 120 kHz 96 kHz 10 144 kHz 2 17 kHz 9 kHz 7 2 kHz 11 10 8 kHz 163 Hz 24 Frequency Response 20 to 30 C Non Option UKB de Coupled Band 0 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 100 Hz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed options 1 0 46 dB 0 19 dB 0 46 dB 2 0 19 dB 3 0 92 dB 0 19 dB 1 0 5 dB 0 19 dB 0 5 dB 2 0 19 dB 3 1 0 dB 0 19 dB 4 0 46 dB 0 11 dB 0 46 dB 5 0 11 dB 574 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records
55. 75 Q Minimum Loss Pad Type N m 50 to Type N f 75 Q Adapter Type N m to BNC m 75 Q Chapter 2 213 Performance Verification Tests 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B Procedure Source Splitter Characterization 1 Refer to Figure 2 36 Connect one RF power sensor to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Connect the other RF power sensor to Channel B of the power meter This will be the buried sensor 75 Q inputs Connect the 75 Q power sensor to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Figure 2 36 Source Splitter Characterization Setup SPECTRUM POWER ANALYZER SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR CAUTION BURIED POWER L SENSOR Output SPLITTER Minimum Loss Pad 75 Q Inputs Only wl725b Use only 75 Q cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or damage to the connectors will occur 2 Zero and calibrate both power sensors 3 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor at 100 kHz 75 Q inputs Set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor at 1 MHz 4 On the power meter set the Channel B calibration factor to 100 Do not change this calibration factor during this test 5 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 36 Note that the reference sensor connects to the 20
56. 80 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 4042 8 MHz 7 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 4642 8 MHz 8 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 3742 9 MHz 9 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 2242 8 MHz 10 80 dBc 891 dB 9 0 GHz 9042 8 MHz 11 65 dBc 891 dB 9 0 GHz 9642 8 MHz 12 65 dBc 891 dB 9 0 GHz 9342 8 MHz 13 65 dBc 891 dB 9 0 GHz 4982 1 MHz 14 80 dBc 891 dB 15 0 GHz 15042 8 MHz 15 65 dBc 891 dB 15 0 GHz 15642 8 MHz 16 65 dBc 891 dB 15 0 GHz 18830 35 MHz 17 65 dBc 891 dB 15 0 GHz 4151 75 MHz 18 80 dBc 891 dB 21 0 GHz 21042 8 MHz 19 65 dBc 971 dB 21 0 GHz 21642 8 MHz 20 65 dBc 971 dB 21 0 GHz 21342 8 MHz 21 65 dBc 971 dB 21 0 GHz 5008 95 MHz 22 80 dBc 971 dB 32 Spurious Responses Note Test Record Entry 2 does not apply to the Agilent E4408B 300 MHz TOI 7 5 dBm 1 0 93 dB 5 GHz TOI 7 5 dBm 3 0 93 dB 612 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum aa 8 GHz TOI 5 dBm 4 0 93 dB 300 MHz SHI 30 dBm 5 0 41 dB 900 MHz SHI 40 dBm 6 0 41 dB 1 55 GHz SHI 70 dBm 7 0 41 dB 3 1 GHz SHI 85 dBm 8 0 41 dB 34 Gain Compression Note Test Record Entry 2 does not apply to the Agilent E4408B Test Frequen
57. 8482A PAT 8485A PAT 8481D PAT 8663A RA 26 Chapter 1 Table 1 9 Calibrating Before You Start Recommended Test Equipment Critical Specifications for Equipment Recommended a Equipment Substitution HP Agilent Model Use Wide Offset Frequency Range 1 GHz 1 MHz 8665B P Phase Noise Amplitude Range 0 dBM 5 dB Signal Generator Phase Noise lt 131 dBc Hz typical 100 kHz offset lt 145 dBe Hz typical 1 MHz offset lt 147 dBe Hz typical 5 MHz offset lt 149 dBc Hz typical 10 MHz offset Signal Generator Frequency Range 900 MHz to E4433B P Option BAH Spectrum Analyzer Microwave Synthesized Sweeper 2 required Function Generator Attenuator Switch Driver 1800 MHz Amplitude Range 30 to 0 dBm Phase Error lt 0 5 Frequency Error lt 2 5 Hz Frequency Range 100 kHz to 7 GHz Relative Amplitude Accuracy 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz lt 1 8 dB Frequency Accuracy lt 10 kHz at 7 GHz Frequency Range E4407B or E4408B 10 MHz to 26 5 GHz All others 10 MHz to 13 2 GHz Frequency Accuracy CW 0 02 Leveling Modes Internal and External Modulation Modes AM Power Level Range 40 to 16 dBm Frequency Range 0 1 Hz to 15 MHz Frequency Accuracy 0 02 Waveform Triangle Square Sine Compatible with HP Agilent 8494G and 8496G Programmable step attenuators Option UN8 1E5 8563E P T P A T 83630 40 50B 83620 30 B 40 50B 33120A or 3325B
58. Channel Power Preamp Off Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 1 46 dB 25 1 46 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 46 dB 26 1 46 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 46 dB 27 1 46 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 46 dB 28 1 46 dB 0 161 dB 85 dBm 1 46 dB 29 1 46 dB 0 152 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 1 35 dB 30 1 35 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 35 dB 31 1 35 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 35 dB 32 1 35 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 35 dB 33 1 35 dB 0 161 dB 85 dBm 1 35 dB 34 1 35 dB 0 152 dB cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamp On Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude Chapter 3 555 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum aaaea 40 dBm 1 88 dB 35 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 88 dB 36 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 88 dB 37 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 88 dB 38 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 90 dBm 2 95 dB 39 2 95 dB 0 161 dB 100 dBm 2 95 dB 40 2 95 dB 0 161 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 1 88 dB 41 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 88 dB 42 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 88 dB 43 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 88 dB 44 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 90 dBm 2 95 dB 45 2 95 dB 0 161 dB 100 dBm 2 95 dB 46 2
59. Figure 2 71 Gate Delay and Gate Length Accuracy Test Setup BNC Cable SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM Gate SIGNAL GENERATOR gua FUNCTION GENERATOR pooooo0o0o8 O oonooooog Output RF Output ix Minimum t ADAPTER Loss Pad i Type N Cable X 75Q Input Only wl757a 3 Set up the function generator as follows Waveform Square Duty Cycle 50 Frequency 100 Hz Amplitude 2 5 V pk pk Offset 1 25V 4 On the synthesized signal generator press Blue Key Special 0 0 Set the signal generator as follows FREQUENCY 300 MHz AMPLITUDE 20 dBm 50 Q Inputs only AMPLITUDE 10 dBm 75 Q Inputs only 5 On the analyzer press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press Peak Search or Search 6 On the analyzer press Marker Delta 7 Set the analyzer as follows Trig External Pos Sweep Gate On Gate Setup Edge Setup or Edge Gate Gate Delay 1 uc Gate Length 1 uc Sweep Gate Setup or Gate Trig Type Level or Gate Control Level 8 On the analyzer press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press Chapter 2 385 Performance Verification Tests 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 Peak Search or Search 9 Record the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reading as Test Record entry 1 in the performance test record 386 Chapter 2 Figure 2 72 Performance Verification Tests 52 First LO OU
60. Frequency Readout and Marker Count Accuracy Test Setup 10MH 10MH Ret SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM _ Ref Input SWEEPER ANALYZER Output GOGO GOOOOGOG DOD0DO0OO ono ono T H T cm O TS RF Output Type N Cable wl772a Chapter 2 51 Table 2 6 Performance Verification Tests 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Procedure This performance verification test consists of two parts Part 1 Frequency Readout Accuracy Part 2 Marker Count Accuracy Perform Part 1 Frequency Readout Accuracy before Part 2 Marker Count Accuracy Part 1 Frequency Readout Accuracy 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 4 Remember to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT of the analyzer to the 10 MHz REF INPUT of the synthesized sweeper Option BAB only Use the APC 3 5 adapter to connect the cable to the analyzer input Perform the following steps to set up the equipment a Press INSTRUMENT PRESET on the synthesized sweeper then set the controls as follows CW 1 5 GHz POWER LEVEL 10 dBm b Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 1 5 GHz SPAN 20 MHz Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer to measure the frequency readout accuracy Record the marker Mkr1 frequency reading in the performance v
61. MHz MHz 4000 MHz 1MHz 3999 999999 19 4000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 20 MHz 8999 999999 20 9000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 1MHz 8999 999999 21 9000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Span Start Freq 3000 MHz 0 Hz 2370 MHz 1 2430 MHz 6 12 MHz 100 MHz 10MHz 79 MHz 2 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 79 kHz 3 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 800 MHz 79 MHz 4 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 800 MHz 79 kHz 5 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 1400 MHz 79 MHz 6 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 1499 MHz 79 kHz 7 81 kHz 204 Hz 7 Noise Sidebands Offset from 1 GHz signal Serial Prefix lt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 10 kHz 1 00 dBe Hz 2 44 dB 528 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum ei 20 kHz 2 100 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 106 dBc Hz 2 44 dB Serial Prefix gt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 Option 1DR 10 kHz 1 98 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 104 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 110 dBc Hz 2 44 dB Serial Prefix gt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 Non Option 1DR 10 kHz 1 90 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 104 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 110 dBc Hz 2 44 dB Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Non Option 120 Offset from 1 GHz signal 100 kHz 1 M
62. Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 100 Hz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response dc Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed options 0 46 dB 0 50 dB 1 5 dB 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 0 46 dB 0 92 dB 0 50 dB 1 0 dB 1 5 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 39 dB 0 39 dB 510 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date eng ii Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Peak to Peak Response 6 2 6 dB 0 39 dB ac Coupled Band 0 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 10 0 5 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 0 5 dB 11 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 12 1 0 dB 0 11 dB ac Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440498 or greater Maximum Response 18 0 5 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 0 5 dB 14 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 15 1 0 dB 0 11 dB ac Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US3944049
63. Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B A spur may exist at 100 kHz offset from the carrier Measuring at 98 kHz offset from the carrier will yield a noise sideband level worse than the reading at 100 kHz offset Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 100 kHz FREQUENCY J Single Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps 10 Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 11 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 100 kHz 11 Press T Part 2 Noise Sideband Suppression at 1 MHz 1 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 1 MHz FREQUENCY CF Step 980 kHz Center Freq T Single Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps 2 Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 11 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 1 MHz A spur may exist at 1 MHz offset from the carrier Measuring at 980 kHz offset from the carrier will yield a noise sideband level worse than the reading at 1 MHz offset Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 1 MHz FREQUENCY J J Single Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps 3 Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 11 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 1 MHz 4 Press T 72 Chapter 2 NOTE Performance Verific
64. P A T 11713A E Chapter 1 27 Table 1 9 Calibrating Before You Start Directivity gt 40 dB Coupling factor 16 dB nominal Insertion Loss 2 dB maximum Recommended Test Equipment Equi Critical Specifications for Equipment Recommended quipment Substitution HP Agilent Model Use Attenuator 1 dB Attenuation Range 0 to 11 dB 8494A G P Step Frequency Range 50 MHz 1 MHz Connectors Type N female Calibrated at 50 MHz with accuracy of 1 to 11 dB attenuation 0 010 dB Attenuator 10 dB Attenuation Range 0 to 110 dB 8496A G P Step Frequency Range 50 MHz 1 MHz Connectors Type N female Calibrated at 50 MHz with accuracy of 0 to 40 dB attenuation 0 020 dB 50 to 100 dB attenuation 0 065 dB 110 dB attenuation 0 075 dB Attenuator 10 dB Nominal attenuation 10 dB 8491A P Fixed Frequency Range de to 3 GHz Option 010 Connectors Type N m and Type N f Attenuator 6 dB Nominal attenuation 6 dB 8491A P Fixed 2 required Frequency Range 50 MHz 1 MHz Option 006 VSWR lt 1 1 1 at 50 MHz Attenuator 20 dB Nominal attenuation 20 dB 8491A P Fixed Frequency Range 100 kHz to 3 GHz Option 020 VSWR lt 1 2 1 at lt 3 GHz Attenuator Mechanically and electrically connects 11716 Series Interconnect Kit HP Agilent 8494A G and HP Agilent 8496A G a P Performance Test A Adjustment T Troubleshooting Table 1 10 Recommended Accessories l Critical Specifications for Accessory Rec
65. Preamp Off Preamp On Preamp Off Preamp On 810 MHz 820 MHz 830 MHz 840 MHz 850 MHz 860 MHz 880 MHz 890 MHz 900 MHz 910 MHz 920 MHz 930 MHz 940 MHz 950 MHz 960 MHz 970 MHz 980 MHz 990 MHz 1000 MHz 1700 MHz 1710 MHz 1720 MHz 1730 MHz 1740 MHz 1750 MHz 1760 MHz 1770 MHz 1780 MHz Chapter 2 397 Table 2 108 Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH Source Splitter Characterization Frequency Power Meter Reading Channel A Channel B Splitter Tracking Error Source Power Setting Preamp Off Preamp On Preamp Off Preamp On Preamp Off Preamp On Preamp Off Preamp On 1790 MHz 1800 MHz 1810 MHz 1820 MHz 1830 MHz 1840 MHz 1850 MHz 1860 MHz 1870 MHz 1880 MHz 1890 MHz 1900 MHz 1910 MHz 1920 MHz 1930 MHz 1940 MHz 1950 MHz 1960 MHz 1970 MHz 1980 MHz 1990 MHz 2000 MHz 398 Chapter 2 Figure 2 75 Table 2 109 Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH Part 2 Measuring Frequency Response 800 MHz to 1000 MHz 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz 0 dB 5 dB 10 dB 25
66. Setting in Table 2 92 Vernier Accuracy Measured Power Level dB Source Vernier Setting dB 9 Locate the most positive and most negative Vernier Accuracy Values for Source Vernier Settings of 1 dBm to 10 dBm recorded in Table 2 92 Record the Positive Vernier Accuracy as Test Record entry 2 and the Negative Vernier Accuracy as Test Record entry 3 in the performance verification test record Option 1DQ For source amplitudes of 41 76 dBmV to 27 76 dBmV Positive Vernier Accuracy dB Negative Vernier Accuracy dB 10 Locate the most positive and most negative Vernier Accuracy values for all Source Amplitude Settings in Table 2 92 and record these values below Positive Power Sweep Accuracy dB Negative Power Sweep Accuracy dB 11 Calculate the Power Sweep Accuracy by subtracting the Negative Power Sweep Accuracy recorded in the previous step from the Positive Power Sweep Accuracy recorded in the previous step Record the Power Sweep Accuracy as Test Record entry 4 in the performance verification test record Power Sweep Accuracy Positive Power Sweep Accuracy Negative Power Sweep Accuracy Power Sweep Accuracy dB Chapter 2 337 Performance Verification Tests 41 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Table 2 92 Vernier Accuracy Worksheet Source Amplitude a Measured Verni
67. Table 2 125 and Table 2 126 24 Record the cdmaOne Channel Power and GSM Transmit Power Results in the test record as indicated by the test record entry 416 Chapter 2 numbers in parenthesis 25 Continue with Part 2 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Table 2 123 cdmaOne Channel Power Accuracy Cellular Band Peak to cdmaOne Nominal 50 MHz Input Peak Uncertainty Channel Input Amplitude Attenuation Power Amplitude Accuracy Reepense Accuracy 800 MHz to dB dBm dB dB n dB Columns 2 4 5 15 40 0 19 1 5 25 0 19 2 25 10 0 19 3 45 10 0 19 4 55 10 0 19 5 70 10 0 19 6 Table 2 124 cdmaOne Channel Power Accuracy PCS Band Peak to Nominal 50 MHz Input Peak Uncertainty Power Input Amplitude Attenuation Response A curac Amplitude Accuracy 1 7 GHz to y dB 2 GHz Columns dBm dB dB dB 24445 dB 4 dB 15 40 0 19 7 5 25 0 19 8 25 10 0 19 9 45 10 0 19 10 55 10 0 19 11 70 10 0 19 12 Chapter 2 417 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Table 2 125 GSM Transmit Power Accuracy Cellular Band Peak to GSM Channel Nominal 50 MHz Input Peak Uncertainty Power Input Amplitude Attenuation Response Accuracy Amplitude
68. Test Analyzer Analyzer Synthesized Synthesized Analyzer S Record Start Stop Signal Sweeper E Span ntry Frequency Frequency Generator Frequency Frequency MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz 10 110 20 100 2 100 10 10 1 10 01 10 09 3 0 1 800 900 810 890 4 100 800 800 1 800 01 800 09 5 0 1 1400 1500 1410 1490 6 100 1499 1499 1 1499 01 1499 09 7 0 1 58 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B For testing each frequency span two synthesized sources are used to provide two precisely spaced signals The analyzer marker functions are used to measure this frequency difference There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper Synthesized signal generator Power splitter Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in 2 required Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 Procedure Full Span Frequency Span Readout Accuracy 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 6 Note that the power splitter is used as a combiner The synthesized signal generator provides the frequency reference for the synthesized sweeper 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset
69. This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source b This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source Chapter 2 181 Figure 2 31 wl734a GENERATOR cavie Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B Measuring Frequency Response Less Than or Equal to 100 kHz 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 31 Frequency Response Test Setup lt 100 kHz DIGITAL MULTIMETER ae ADAPTER L TEE SPECTRUM ANALYZER pooooooog O ooooooo8 lt FUNCTION BNG ADAPTER 2 Set the function generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 100 kHz AMPLITUDE 4 dBm Amptd Increment 0 05 dB 3 Set the DVM as follows Function Synchronous AC Volts Math dBm RES Register 50 Q Front Rear Terminals Front Range Auto On the analyzer press FREQUENCY 100 kHz If the analyzer has Option UKB press Input Output or Input Coupling DC Then press SPAN 100 Hz BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz Video BW 10 Hz Adjust the function generator amplitude until the DVM reading is 10 dBm 0 1 dB Record the actual DVM reading in Table 2 46 as the DVM Amplitude reading On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Marker Delta Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 46 10 Set the function generator frequency to the next frequency listed in 182 Chapter 2 Table 2 46 Performance Verif
70. Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only 2 4 Harmonic lt 20 kHz QQ 15 dBc 2 6 dB 2n0 Harmonic gt 20 kHz 2D 25 dBe 2 6 dB Chapter 3 615 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty ard Harmonic lt 20 kHz 3 d Harmonic gt 20 kHz 3 4 15 dBc 25 dBc 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only Highest Non Harmonic Spurious Output Amplitude 9 kHz to 2 GHz Highest Non Harmonic Spurious Output Amplitude 2 GHz to 3 GHz 1 2 27 dBc 23 dBc 2 63 dB 3 14 dB 49 Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough Option 1DN only 9 kHz to 2 9 GHz 2 9 GHz to 3 0 GHz 1 a 16 dBm 16 dBm 2 58 dB 3 03 dB 616 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Tests for the Agilent E4411B only are included in this test record therefore not all test numbers are included Table 3 15 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent
71. and E4407B 25 Transfer the values entered in Table 2 66 to the test record in this guide 26 The frequency response preamp on test is now complete Table 2 66 Frequency Response Results Agilent E4407B Option UKB Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band Test Test Test dB Record dB Record dB Record Entry Entry Entry 0 10 11 12 0A 13 14 15 0B 16 17 18 Chapter 2 243 Performance Verification Tests 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B This test measures the ability of the analyzer to reject image and multiple responses A synthesized source and the analyzer are set to the same frequency and the amplitude of the source is set to 20 dBm A marker amplitude reference is set on the analyzer The source is then tuned to several different frequencies which should generate image and multiple responses At each source frequency the source amplitude is set to 20 dBm and the amplitude of the response if any is measured using the analyzer marker functions There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Power meter RF power sensor Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Adapter Type N f to Type N f Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Power sensor 75 Q
72. dB 29 For frequencies less than 10 MHz calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 45 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd Setup Change Error For example if Flatness Error is 0 30 dB 50 MHz Ref Amptd is 0 15 dB and Setup Change Error is 0 19 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 26 dB 30 For frequencies 10 MHz and greater calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 45 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd 178 Chapter 2 Table 2 45 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B For example if Flatness Error is 0 30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is 0 15 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 45 dB 31 If the analyzer has Option UKB continue with this procedure Otherwise perform the procedure in Measuring Frequency Response Less Than or Equal to 100 kHz 32 Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper 33 Set the source frequency to 10 MHz and the source power level to the value corresponding to the source power setting in Table 2 44 for the current source frequency 10 MHz 34 For an Agilent E4402B only press Input Output or Input Coupling AC on the analyzer 35 For an Agilent E4402B only repeat step 5 through step 30 for ac coupling 36 Perform the procedure in Measuring Frequency Response
73. is made 60 minutes after power is applied The difference between each of the first two frequency measurements and the last frequency measurement is calculated and recorded The related adjustment for this performance verification test is the 10 MHz Reference Frequency Adjustment Equipment Required 1 Universal counter Instructions are for Agilent 53132A For Agilent 5316B refer to its user documentation LY Frequency standard OW Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in 2 required Figure 2 2 Frequency Reference Test Setup BNC Cable SPECTRUM ANALYZER 10 MHz Raro FREQUENCY STANDARD UNIVERSAL Channel 1 BNC Cable wl73a Chapter 2 45 Performance Verification Tests 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D5 Procedure The analyzer must have been allowed to sit with the power off for at least 60 minutes before performing this procedure This adequately simulates a cold start 1 46 Allow the analyzer to sit with the power off for at least 60 minutes before proceeding Switch the power to the analyzer on Record the Power On Time below Power On Time Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 2 The frequency standard provides the reference for the universal counter Disconnect any cable to the 10 MHz REF INPUT of the analyzer Check that the analyzer is not in external reference mo
74. lt 1x107 day Chapter 1 25 Calibrating Before You Start Table 1 9 Recommended Test Equipment Equipment Critical Specifications for Equipment Substitution Recommended HP Agilent Model Oscilloscope Power Meter RF Power Sensor 2 required Microwave Power Sensor Power Sensor Low Power Synthesized Signal Generator Bandwidth de to 100 MHz Vertical Scale Factor of 0 5 V to 5 V Div Two channels Minimum Timebase Setting lt 100 ns Digitizing display with pulse width and time interval measurement functions Delta T measurement accuracy in 200 ns div lt 450 ps Compatible with HP Agilent 8480 series power sensors dB relative mode Resolution 0 01 dB Reference Accuracy 1 2 Frequency Range 100 kHz to 3 GHz Maximum SWR 1 60 100 kHz to 300 kHz 1 20 300 kHz to 1 MHz 1 1 1 MHz to 2 0 GHz 1 18 2 0 GHz to 3 0 GHz Amplitude range 25 dBm to 10 dBm Frequency Range 50 MHz to 26 5 GHz Maximum SWR 1 15 50 MHz to 100 MHz 1 10 100 MHz to 2 GHz 1 15 2 GHz to 12 4 GHz 1 20 12 4 GHz to 18 GHz 1 25 18 GHz to 26 5 GHz Amplitude range 25 dBm to 0 dBm Frequency Range 50 MHz to 3 0 GHz Amplitude Range 20 dBm to 70 dBm Maximum SWR 1 4 10 MHz to 30 MHz 1 15 80 MHz to 3 0 GHz Frequency Range 100 kHz to 1500 MHz Amplitude Range 35 to 16 dBm SSB Noise lt 120 dBc Hz at 20 kHz offset 54820A T E4419B PAT
75. to SMA m 1250 1636 P 50 to 75 Q Minimum Loss 11852B P A T Frequency Range dc to 1 5 GHz Insertion Loss 5 7 dB nominal Option 1DP Type N f to Type N f 1250 0777 Type N f to BNC f 75 ohm Option 1DP only 1250 1535 Type N m to APC 3 5 f 8 required 1250 1744 APC 3 5 f to APC 3 5 f 1250 1749 Dual Banana to BNC f 1251 2277 PA T Type N m to BNC f 2 required 1250 0780 a P Performance Test A Adjustment T Troubleshooting Chapter 1 31 Calibrating Before You Start Table 1 12 Recommended Cables Recommended Critical Specifications for Cable Substitution HP Agilent Use Model Frequency Range dec to 1 GHz 10503A P A T Length gt 122 cm 48 in Connectors BNC m both ends 4 required Type N 62 cm 24 in 11500C PT Type N 152 cm 60 in 2 required 11500D P A T Frequency Range dc to 310 MHz 10502A PT Length 23 cm 9 in Connectors BNC m both ends BNC 75 Q 30 cm 12 in Option 1DP 5062 6452 PA T Cable Test 85680 60093 T Length 291 cm 36 in Connectors SMB f to BNC m 2 required APC 3 5 Cable 8120 4921 P A T Frequency 9 kHz to 26 5 GHz Connectors APC 3 5 m Length gt 92 cm 386 in 2 required a P Performance Test A Adjustment T Troubleshooting 32 Chapter 1 Performance Verification Tests These tests verify the electrical performance of the analyzer Allow the analyzer to warm up in accordance with t
76. to Type N m Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Power sensor 75 Q Adapter mechanical Type N f 75 Q to Type N m 50 Q Pad minimum loss Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q 10 dB attenuator Procedure This performance test consists of three parts Part 1 Splitter Attenuator Characterization Part 2 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp Off Part 3 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp On Option 1DS Parts 1 and 2 should be performed on all Agilent Spectrum Analyzers Part 3 should be performed only on ESA E Series Spectrum Analyzers Chapter 2 129 Figure 2 17 Performance Verification Tests 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4401B and E4411B equipped with Option 1DS Preamplifier Part 1 Splitter Attenuator Characterization Power Splitter Attenuator Characterization Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR Reference Power Sensor T POWER Channel A Type N Cable Channel B 75 ohm Input Only wi79c 1 Refer to Figure 2 17 Connect one RF power sensor to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Connect the other RF power sensor to Channel B of the power meter This will be the buried sensor 75Q Inputs Opt 1DP Connect the 75Q power sensor to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor 2 Zero and calibrate both power sensors 3 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the refe
77. wl78b 20 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 500 MHz SPAN 200 kHz AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB Man BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz Peak Search or Search Marker gt Mkr Ref Lvl Peak Search or Search Marker Delta Single 21 On the synthesized sweeper press RECALL 1 22 On the analyzer press Single and wait for the completion of a new sweep 23 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 67 246 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 24 On the synthesized sweeper press RECALL 2 25 On the analyzer press Single and wait for the completion of a new sweep 26 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search record the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 67 27 On the synthesized sweeper press RECALL 4 28 On the analyzer press the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 100 MHz AMPLITUDE 5 dBm 50 Q Input AMPLITUDE 48 75 dBmvV 75 Q Input Marker Normal Sweep Sweep Cont Peak Search or Search Meas Tools Mkr Ref Lvl Peak Search or Search Meas Tools Delta Single 29 On the synthesized sweeper press RECALL 3 for a CW frequency of 1
78. 0 16 1 ms Option AYX only 1 0 6 1 0 0 16 500 us Option AYX only 1 0 7 1 0 0 16 100 us Option AYX only 1 0 8 1 0 0 16 12 Display Scale Fidelity Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 30 dB 1 0 30 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 30 dB 2 0 30 dB 0 078 dB Chapter 3 431 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ened 4 Maximum Sastre 12 0 40 dB 3 0 40 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 40 dB 4 0 40 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 40 dB 5 0 40 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 50 dB 6 0 50 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 50 dB 7 0 50 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 60 dB 8 0 60 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 60 dB 9 0 60 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 70 dB 11 0 70 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 70dB 18 0 70 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 70 dB 14 0 70 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 70 dB 15 0 70 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 80 dB 16 0 80 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 80 dB 17 0 80 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 80 dB 18 0 80 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 80 dB 19 0 80 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 80 dB 20 0 80 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 15 dB 21 1 15 dB 0 086 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 22 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4
79. 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 86 dB 44 1 86 dB 0 161 dB 90 dBm 3 09 dB 45 3 09 dBP 0 161 dB 100 dBm 3 09 dB 46 3 09 dB gt 0 161 dB a Subtract 0 10 dB if the analyzer has Option UKB installed b Add 0 10 dB if the analyzer has Option UKB installed 478 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Tests for the Agilent E4403B only are included in this test record therefore not all test numbers are included Table 3 5 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Address Report No Date Model E4403B Serial No Ambient temperature _ C Options Relative humidity Firmware Revision Power mains line frequency ___ lt Hz nominal Customer Tested by Test Equipment Used Description Model No Trace No Cal Due Date Synthesized Signal Generator Synthesized Sweeper Function Generator Power Meter Dual Channel RF Power Sensor 1 RF Power Sensor 2 Low Power Power Sensor Digital Multimeter Universal Counter Frequency Standard Power Splitter 50 Q Termination 1 dB Step Attenuator 10 dB Step Attenuator Chapter 3 479 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 5 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Microwave Spectrum Analyzer Option 1DN
80. 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 2 dB 17 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Option IDN only Positive Level Flatness 1 3 0 dB 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 2 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Positive Level Flatness 3 3 0 dB 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 4 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Positive Level Flatness 5 2 0 dB 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 6 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Positive Level Flatness 7 2 0dB 0 142 dB gt 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 8 0 142 dB gt 1 5 GHz Chapter 3 493 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only 24 Harmonic lt 20 kHz 200 Harmonic gt 20 kHz 3 d Harmonic lt 20 kHz 3 Harmonic gt 20 kHz GQ 2 3 LA 15 dBc 25 dBc 15 dBc 25 dBc 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only Highest Non Harmonic Spurious Output Amplitude 9 kHz to 2 GHz Highest Non Harmonic Spu
81. 0 5 dB 29 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 30 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 31 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 32 0 7 dB 0 101 dB 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 9 kHz 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 kHz 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 kHz 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 kHz 0 3 dB 5 0 3 dB 0 048 dB Chapter 3 571 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date ar E Results c Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 120 kHz 0 3 dB 6 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 300 kHz 0 3 dB 7 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1 MHz 0 3 dB 8 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 MHz 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 5 MHz 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 076 dB 300 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 200 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 13 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 14 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 15 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 Hz Option 1DR and 0 3 dB 16 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1D5 only Firmware Revision A 08 00 or later 1Hz Option 1DR and 0 3 dB 17 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1D5 only Firmware Revision A 08 00 or later 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Referenc
82. 0 76 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 0 76 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 1 52 dB 0 19 dB Chapter 3 577 Table 3 12 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 100 Hz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response dc Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz 1 0 dB 0 76 dB 0 76 dB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 dB 2 0 dB 0 76 dB 1 52 dB 0 76 dB 1 52 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 578 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No
83. 0 dB 3 6 dB 0 5 dB 1 0 dB 0 5 dB 1 0 dB 0 5 dB 0 40 dB 0 40 dB 0 40 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 542 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date eng c Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Minimum Response 0 5 dB 17 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 18 1 0 dB 0 11 dB ac Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response 19 1 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 1 5 dB 20 0 39 dB Peak to Peak Response 21 2 6 dB 0 39 dB ac Coupled Band 2 6 7 GHz to 13 2 GHz Maximum Response 22 2 0 dB 0 40 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 23 0 40 dB Peak to Peak Response 24 3 6 dB 0 40 dB 0 to 55 C Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1 0 76 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 0 76 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 1 52 dB 0 19 dB Chapter 3 543 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date edge es Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Opti
84. 008 dB 5 dB 0 2 dB 12 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 2 dB 13 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 7 dB 0 2 dB 14 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 2 dB 15 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 9 dB 0 2 dB 16 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 2 dB 17 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 43 Tracking Generator Output Level Flatness Option 1DN only Positive Level Flatness 1 3 0 dB 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 2 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Positive Level Flatness 3 3 0 dB 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 4 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Chapter 3 589 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date cA ge er Results c Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Positive Level Flatness 5 2 0 dB 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 6 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Positive Level Flatness 7 2 0 dB 0 142 dB gt 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 8 0 142 dB gt 1 5 GHz 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only 20d Harmonic lt 20 kHz QQ 15 dBc 2 6 dB 24 Harmonic gt 20 kHz ee 25 dBc 2 6 dB 3 Harmonic lt 20 kHz 91 15 dBc 2 6 dB 3 d Harmonic gt 20 kHz 4 25 dBc 2 6 dB 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spuri
85. 1 45 dB 30 1 45 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 45 dB 31 1 45 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 45 dB 32 1 45 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 45 dB 33 1 45 dB 0 161 dB 85 dBm 1 45 dB 34 1 45 dB 0 152 dB cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamp On Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 2 15 dB 35 2 15 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 2 15 dB 36 2 15 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 2 15 dB 37 2 15 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 2 15 dB 38 2 15 dB 0 161 dB 90 dBm 2 95 dB 39 2 95 dB 0 161 dB 100 dBm 2 95 dB 40 2 95 dB 0 161 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 2 15 dB 41 2 15 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 2 15 dB 42 2 15 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 2 15 dB 43 2 15 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 2 15 dB 44 2 15 dB 0 161 dB 90 dBm 2 95 dB 45 2 95 dB 0 161 dB 100 dBm 2 95 dB 46 2 95 dB 0 161 dB Chapter 3 595 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Tests for the Agilent E4408B only are included in this test record therefore not all test numbers are included Table 3 13 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Address Report No Date Model E4408B Serial No Ambient temperature C Options Relative humidity Firmware Revision Power mains line frequency ___ Hz nominal Customer Tested by Test Equipment Used Description Model No Trace No Cal Du
86. 1 MHz to 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 4 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Positive Level Flatness 5 2 0 dB 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 6 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Chapter 3 473 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty Positive Level Flatness gt 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness gt 1 5 GHz 2 0 dB 7 8 2 0 dB 0 142 dB 0 142 dB 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only 2 gt 4 Harmonic lt 20 kHz 2nd Harmonic gt 20 kHz ard Harmonic lt 20 kHz 3 d Harmonic gt 20 kHz 5 27 3 4 15 dBc 25 dBc 15 dBc 25 dBc 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only Highest Non Harmonic Spurious Output Amplitude 9 kHz to 2 GHz Highest Non Harmonic Spurious Output Amplitude 2 GHz to 3 GHz 1 2 27 dBc 23 dBc 2 63 dB 3 14 dB 49 Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough Option 1DN only 9 kHz to 2 9 GHz 2 9 GHz to 3 0 GHz 1 2 16 dBm 16 dBm
87. 100 kHz Level Flatness readout in Table 2 95 from the 100 kHz DVM Readout in Table 2 96 and record as the DVM Offset at 100 kHz DVM Offset at 100 kHz dB For example if the Level Flatness reading from Table 2 95 is 0 7 dB and the DVM Readout from Table 2 96 is 0 53 dBm the DVM offset would be 1 23 dB DVM Offset DVM Readout Level Flatness 7 Add the DVM Offset at 100 kHz from step 6 above to each of the DVM Readouts in Table 2 96 and record as the Corrected Level Flatness in Column 3 For example if the DVM Readout from Table 2 96 is 0 22 dBm and the DVM Offset is 1 23 dB the Corrected Level Flatness would be 1 01 dB Corrected Level Flatness DVM DVM Offset Table 2 96 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet lt 100 kHz DVM Readout Corrected Level Flatness dBm dB Center Frequency 9 kHz 20 kHz 40 kHz 60 kHz 80 kHz 100 kHz 8 For 50 Q tracking generators only locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2 95 and Table 2 96 for frequencies lt 1 MHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record 9 For 50 Q tracking generators only locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2 95 and Table 2 96 for frequencies lt 1 MHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 2 of the 348 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4401B and E4411B
88. 1DQ 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 45 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Chapter 2 35 Performance Verification Tests Tests included in this section 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 49 Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 52 First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy Option AYZ only 53 IF INPUT Accuracy Option AYZ only 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH 55 This Test Has Been Deleted Modulation Accuracy Rho 56 This Test Has Been Deleted CDMA Modulatio
89. 1DR narrow resolution bandwidths only Setup for Log Scale Measurement 1 Set the following parameters on the analyzer SPAN 150 Hz BW Avg 10 Hz ESA E Series only BW Avg 100 Hz ESA L Series only BW Avg Video BW 3 Hz 2 Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer 3 Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator until the analyzer marker amplitude reads 0 dBm 0 1 dB 75 Q Input only Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator until the analyzer marker amplitude reads 48 75 dBmV 0 1 dB 4 Set the 1 dB and the 10 dB step attenuators to 0 dB Do not adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude after the reference is established 5 On the analyzer press Marker Delta Measure the Cumulative Log Fidelity 1 Perform step 2 to step 4 for each measurement value in Table 2 14 2 Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators as indicated in Table 2 14 for the various dB from REF LVL settings For settings of 84 dB and lower press the following keys Chapter 2 91 Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity BW Avg Average On 5 Enter Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer and record the marker delta A Mkr1 reading in Column 7 of Table 2 14 Calculate the Cumulative Log Fidelity Error CLFE as follows and record the result in the performance verification test record as indicated in Column 8 of Table 2 14 CLFE Total Actual Attenuation
90. 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 34 dB 43 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 44 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 45 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 46 0 46 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 47 0 50 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 54 dB 48 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 49 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 62 dB 50 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 51 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 456 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum anita 40 0 70 dB 52 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB 53 0 74 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 78 dB 54 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 55 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 56 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB 57 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 58 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 98 dB 59 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 60 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 76 1 06 dB 61 1 06 dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 62 1 10 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 14 dB 63 1 14 dB 0 086 dB 88 1 18 dB 64 1 18 dB 0 085 dB 92 1 22 dB 65 1 22 dB 0 100 dB 96 1 26 dB 66 1 26 dB 0 099 dB 98 1 28 dB 67 1 28 dB 0 098 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 68 0 4 dB
91. 2 Perform a complete self alignment and set Auto Align Off Press Chapter 2 System Alignments Align Now All and wait for the alignment routine to finish Then press Return Auto Align Off Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor connected to Channel A of the power meter Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 77 5 Preset the synthesized signal generator Press Blue Key Special 0 0 and set the signal generator as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 15 dBm Set the 10 dB and 1 dB step attenuators to 0 dB Obtain the actual attenuation for the 0 dB setting of each attenuator at 50 MHz from the metrology data for the step attenuators In some cases this value might be zero by definition Add the two actual attenuations to obtain the 0 dB reference attenuation RefAtteng gp 10 dB Actualogp 1dB Actual gp For example if the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator at the 0 dB setting is 0 03 dB then 10 dB Actualggp is 0 03 dB If the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator at the 0 dB setting is 411 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH 0 02 dB then 1 dB Actualogp is 0 02 dB In this case RefAttenggp is 0 05 dB 8 Obtain the metrology data for the step attenuators at 50 MHz Enter the actual attenuation values for each attenuator setting as indicated in Table 2 117 Table 2 118 Table 2 121 and Table 2 122
92. 2 48 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 27 Transfer the values entered in Table 2 48 to the test record in this guide 28 The frequency response test for analyzers with Option UKB is now complete Table 2 47 Frequency Response Results dc Coupled Band Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Test Test Test dB Record dB Record dB Record Entry Entry Entry 0 1 2 3 0A 4 5 6 OB 7 8 9 Table 2 48 Frequency Response Results ac Coupled Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band Test Test Test TE oe ee a SS 0 10 11 12 0A 13 14 15 OB 16 17 18 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of frequency To measure frequencies of 100 kHz and greater the output of a source is fed through a power splitter to a power sensor and the analyzer A function generator is used as the source from 100 kHz to 10 MHz and a synthesized sweeper at 10 MHz and greater To measure frequencies below 100 kHz a DVM with a 50 Q load replaces the power sensor For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized usin
93. 275 375 475 575 675 775 825 875 925 975 1025 1075 1175 1275 1375 1500 1525 1675 Chapter 2 239 Table 2 64 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B Frequency Response Worksheet Preamp On Freq MHz Splitter Tracking Error Current Flatness Channel B acer eta Flatness Error Relative to Reading P 50 MHz de ac de ac de ac de ac 1725 1775 1825 1875 1925 1975 2025 2125 2325 2525 2725 2925 2999 a This frequency is not tested on Agilent E4407B analyzers with Option UKB when in ac coupled mode b This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source c This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source Test Results 1 Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 64 as the Maximum Response for Band 0 in Table 2 65 Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 64 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 in Table 2 65 For Band 0 in Table 2 65 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column If the analyze
94. 4 0GHz 3742 9 MHz 9 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 2242 8 MHz 10 80 dBc 891 dB 9 0GHz 9042 8 MHz 11 65 dBc 891 dB 9 0GHz 9642 8 MHz 12 65 dBc 891 dB 9 0GHz 9342 8 MHz 13 65 dBc 891 dB 9 0GHz 4982 1 MHz 14 80 dBc 891 dB 32 Spurious Responses 300 MHz TOI 12 5 dBm 1 0 93 dB 1 kHz RBW 300 MHz TOI 30 Hz 12 5 dBm 2 0 93 dB RBW Option 1DR only 5 GHz TOI 11 dBm 3 0 93 dB 8 GHz TOI 7 5 dBm 4 0 93 dB 300 MHz SHI 35 dBm 5 0 41 dB 900 MHz SHI 45 dBm 6 0 41 dB 1 55 GHz SHI 75 dBm 7 0 41 dB 3 1 GHz SHI 90 dBm 8 0 41 dB 34 Gain Compression Test Frequency 53 MHz 1 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 50 004 MHz 2 1 0 dB 0 123 dB Option 1DR only 548 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum A 1403 MHz 3 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 2503 MHz 4 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 4403 MHz 5 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 7603 MHz 6 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 37 Displayed Average Note Enter results with preamp on in the appropriate section based Noise Level 1 kHz RBW Preamp Off 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1 GHz to 2 GHz 2 GHz to 3 GHz 3 GHz to 6 GHz 6 GHz to 12 GHz 12 GHz to 13 2 GHz 1 kHz RBW Preamp On 0 to 55 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1 GHz to 2 GHz 2 GHz to 3 GHz 10 Hz
95. 5 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 7 dB 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 0 dB 0 5 dB 8 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 5 dB 9 0 5 dB 0 008 dB Incremental Vernier Accuracy 2 dB 0 2 dB 10 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 2 dB 11 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 5 dB 0 2 dB 12 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 614 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date ae a Results E Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 6 dB 0 2 dB 13 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 7 dB 0 2 dB 14 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 2 dB 15 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 9 dB 0 2 dB 16 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 2 dB 17 S 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Option 1DN only Positive Level Flatness 1 3 0 dB 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 2 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Positive Level Flatness 3 3 0 dB 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 4 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Positive Level Flatness 5 2 0 dB 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 6 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Positive Level Flatness 7 2 0 dB 0 142 dB gt 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 8 0 142 dB gt 1 5 GHz 46
96. 6 Ifthe analyzer has a minimum RBW of 1 kHz or has Option 1DN or 1DQ 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator installed then continue with step T 7 On the analyzer press the following keys AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB SPAN 20 kHz BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz 8 On the analyzer press Single Peak Search or Search and record the amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW dBm 50 Q Input only Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW dBmv 75 Q Input only 9 Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the Meas Amptd in step 8 from the Ref Amptd in step 4 If the calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0 05 dB or less than 0 05 dB record the Ref Lvl Offset value below Otherwise enter 0 Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz RBW Ref Amptd Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz RBW dB 10 If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DR continue with step 14 11 On the analyzer press the following keys AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB SPAN 500 Hz BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz E4401B BW Avg Res BW 100 Hz H4411A BW Avg Video BW 1 Hz 12 On the analyzer press Single Peak Search or Search and record the amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW Meas Amptd 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW dBm 50 Q Input only Meas Amptd 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW dBmv 75 Q Input only 13 Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the Meas Amptd in step 12 from the Ref Amptd i
97. 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 278 5 MHz 4 65 dBc 891 dB Chapter 3 515 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aaa d Maximum aaaea 2 0 GHz 5600 0 MHz 5 80 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 6242 8 MHz 6 80 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 4042 8 MHz 7 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 4642 8 MHz 8 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 3742 9 MHz 9 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 2242 8 MHz 10 80 dBc 891 dB 32 Spurious Responses 300 MHz TOI 1 kHz RBW 12 5 dBm 1 0 93 dB 300 MHz TOI 30 Hz RBW 12 5 dBm 2 0 93 dB Option 1DR only 5 GHz TOI 11 dBm 3 0 93 dB 300 MHz SHI 35 dBm 5 0 41 dB 900 MHz SHI 45 dBm 6 0 41 dB 1 55 GHz SHI 75 dBm 7 0 41 dB 3 1 GHz SHI 90 dBm 8 0 41 dB 34 Gain Compression Test Frequency 53 MHz 1 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 50 004 MHz 2 1 0 dB 0 123 dB Option 1DR only 1403 MHz 3 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 2503 MHz 4 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 4403 MHz 5 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 37 Displayed Average Note Enter results with preamp on in the appropriate section based Noise Level upon the ambient temperature when the test was performed 1 kHz RBW Preamp Off 516 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record
98. 66 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 18 For Band 0 in Table 2 66 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 19 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 64 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record the number in Table 2 66 as the Maximum Response for Band 0A 20 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 64 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record the number in Table 2 66 as the Minimum Response for Band 0A 21 For Band 0A in Table 2 66 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 22 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 64 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record the number in Table 2 66 as the Maximum Response for Band OB 23 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 64 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record the number in Table 2 66 as the Minimum Response for Band OB 24 For Band OB in Table 2 66 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 242 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B
99. 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Chapter 2 69 Figure 2 8 Performance Verification Tests 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B A 1 GHz CW signal is applied to the input of the analyzer The marker functions are used to measure the amplitude of the carrier and the noise level at 100 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz and 10 MHz above and below the carrier There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Wide offset phase noise signal generator Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Noise Sidebands Test Setup WIDE OFFSET PHASE NOISE SIGNAL GENERATOR S ANALYZER oo DDD GG 0 G D D oo T i 66 ooo Oo 0000 ooooon0 RF Output Type N Cable wl771a Procedure This performance test consists of four parts Part 1 Noise Sideband Suppression at 100 kHz Part 2 Noise Sideband Suppression at 1 MHz Part 3 Noise Sideband Suppression at 5 MHz Part 4 Noise Sideband Suppression at 10 MHz Perform part 1 before performing parts 2 4 of this procedure A worksheet is provided at the end of this procedure for calculating the 70 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B noise sideband sup
100. 9 0 55 dB 0 099 dB 50 dB 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 095 dB Chapter 3 505 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum aaaea 55 dB 0 65 dB 11 0 65 dB 0 099 dB 60 dB 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 100 dB 65 dB 0 75 dB 13 0 75 dB 0 111 dB 15 Reference Level Accuracy Log Res BW 21 kHz Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 8 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Linear Res BW 21 kHz Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 10 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 13 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 14 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 15 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 16 0 7 dB 0 101 dB 506 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agi
101. 900 MHz 5 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 8 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter reading is 10 dBm 0 1 dB On the analyzer press the following Peak Search or Search Marker Delta FREQUENCY Center Freq 1 8 GHz On the analyzer press the following Chapter 2 271 Performance Verification Tests 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B AMPLITUDE Ref Level 20 dBm BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz Man 9 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average 10 Hz Wait until VAvg 10 is displayed along the left side of the display 10 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search The marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reading is the second harmonic suppression 11 Calculate the 900 MHz Second Harmonic Intercept SHI using the second harmonic suppression value read in step 10 and the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error FRE from Table 2 73 as follows 900 MHz SHI 20 dBm Second Harmonic Suppression 900 GHz FRE For example if the second harmonic suppression is 73 dB and the 900 MHz FRE is 0 70 dB the SHI would be 52 3 dBm 52 3 dBm 20 dBm 73 dB 0 70 dB 12 Record the 900 MHz SHI as Entry 4 in the performance verification test record 272 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B This test is
102. Accuracy 800 MHz to Columns 1 GHz 24445 dBm dB dB dB dB dB 15 40 0 19 13 20 5 0 19 14 30 5 0 19 15 40 5 0 19 16 50 5 0 19 17 60 5 0 19 18 Table 2 126 GSM Transmit Power Accuracy PCS Band Peak to Nominal 50 MHz Input Peak Uncertainty pi anna x ower Input Amplitude Attenuation Response A ccuracy Amplitude Accuracy 1 7 GHz to Columns 2 4 5 2 GHz dBm dB dB dB dB dB 15 40 0 19 19 20 5 0 19 20 30 5 0 19 21 40 5 0 19 22 50 5 0 19 23 60 5 0 19 24 418 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Part 2 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamp Off Table 2 127 lists the reference level input attenuation and nominal input level for the analyzer and nominal attenuation for the calibrated 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators for the amplitude accuracy measurements Table 2 127 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamp Off Option BAC Nominal Reference Resolution Input 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Source Input Level Bandwidth Attenuation Attenuator Attenuator Nominal Amplitude Level dBm dBm kHz dB dB dB dBm 40 20 10 0 0 40 0 40 40 10 0 0 40 0 60 40 10 0 0 60 0 60 60 10 0 0 60 0 70 50 10 0 0 70 0 70 70 10 0 0 70 0 80 60 10 0 0 80 0 80 80 10 0 0 80 0 85 65 10 0 5 80 0 85 85 10 0 5 80 0 1
103. Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B The frequency readout accuracy of the analyzer is tested with an input signal of known frequency By using the same frequency standard for the analyzer and the synthesized sweeper the frequency reference error is eliminated There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 m Cable Type N 183 cm 72 in Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Pad minimum loss Adapter Type N D to BNC m 75 Q Procedure Figure 2 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Accuracy Test Setup 10 MHz SYNTHESIZED Ge oo Of D o ono 0000 cm RF Output tee ADAPTER MINIMUM R LOSS PAD Type N Cable J 9 75Q Input Only wl71a This performance test consists of two parts Part 1 Frequency Readout Accuracy 48 Chapter 2 CAUTION Performance Verification Tests 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B Part 2 Marker Count Accuracy Perform Part 1 Frequency Readout Accuracy before Part 2 Marker Count Accuracy Part 1 Frequency Readout Accuracy 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 3 Remember to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT of the a
104. Attenuation Attenuation ene Entry dB dB dB pal pa vg dBm dBmV dB 20 0 Ref 25 28 75 0 Ref Ref 10 15 38 75 22 0 5 48 75 23 30 35 18 75 24 40 45 8 75 25 50 55 1 25 26 60 65 11 25 27 70 75 21 25 28 a Use the dBm column values for analyzers with a 50 Q input and the dBmV col umn for analyzers with a 75 Q input Post test Instrument Restoration 1 Remove the RF cable from the analyzer input connector 2 To restore the default settings on the analyzer press Preset System Alignments Auto Align All 116 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 15 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 15 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the 50 Q Input of the analyzer through two step attenuators The amplitude of the source is decreased in 10 dB steps and the analyzer marker functions are used to measure the amplitude difference between steps The external attenuator is used as the reference standard The test is performed in both log and linear amplitude scales It is only necessary to test reference levels as low as 90 dBm with 10 dB internal attenuation since lower reference levels are a function of the analyzer microprocessor manipulating the trace data There is no error associated with the trace data manipulation The related a
105. Auto Align On 38 Part 1 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion is complete Continue with Part 2 Second Harmonic Distortion Part 2 Second Harmonic Distortion 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter and RF power sensor Enter the power sensor 300 MHz calibration factor into the power meter Measuring the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 300 MHz SPAN 10 MHz 3 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 48 with the output of the synthesized sweeper connected to the power splitter input and the power splitter outputs connected to the analyzer and power sensor Figure 2 48 Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM SWEEPER ANALYZER g oD s o 6 ooo ooon DODDDD Doan 2000 0000 co ChannelA SENSOR Cable 300 MHz LOW ADAPTER PASS FILTER ADAPTER 1GHz LOW l ADAPTER PASS FILTER ADAPTER L Man aia n ma cl713b 4 Preset the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows CW 300 MHz POWER LEVEL 0 dBm 5 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 268 Chapter 2 Table 2 73 Performance Verification Tests 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B 6 Record the power meter reading at 300 MHz in Table 2 73 7 Set the synthesized sweeper CW to 600 MHz 8 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY 600 MHz then Peak Se
106. BW 30 Hz Sweep Sweep Cont Marker Off 4 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak one to three divisions below the reference level 5 On the analyzer press the following keys Single Chapter 2 113 Performance Verification Tests 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 6 Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2 22 At each setting do the following a Press Single on the analyzer b Press Peak Search or Search c Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of Table 2 22 d Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the Analyzer Marker Delta Amplitude and enter the result in the performance test record 114 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Table 2 22 Linear Mode Analog Bandwidths Worksheet Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 10 dB 10 dB Actual Analyzer pa Gti Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Reference Delta Test Nominal Actual Step Level Amplitude Record Attenuation Attenuation Entry dB dB dB dBm dBmV dB 20 0 Ref 25 28 75 0 Ref Ref 10 15 38 75 15 0 5 48 75 16 30 35 18 75 17 40 45 8 75 18 50 55 1 25 19 60 65 11 25 20 70 75 21 25 21 a Use the dBm column values for analyzers with a 50 Q input
107. Channel B power reading in Table 2 45 as the current Channel B reading 22 On the analyzer press Single then Peak Search or Search 23 Record the analyzer marker Mkr1 Amplitude Reading in Table 2 45 Chapter 2 177 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B as marker Mkr1 Amplitude 24 Repeat step 18 through step 23 for frequencies between 100 kHz and 10 MHz 25 Copy the Splitter Tracking Errors from Table 2 44 into Table 2 45 26 Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2 45 as follows Flatness Error Mkr1 Amptd4 Current Channel Bn Splitter Tracking Error 4g For example if marker Mkr1 Amptd is 10 32 dBm Current Channel B is 10 2 dBm and Splitter Tracking Error is 0 18 dB Flatness Error would be 0 30 dB 27 Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz Ref Amptd 50 MHz Ref Amptd 28 Calculate the setup change error error due to changing the test setup from using a synthesized sweeper to using a function generator as follows a Record the Flatness Error from Table 2 45 at 10 MHz using the function generator as FlatErrorggc FlatErrorpg dB b Record the Flatness Error from Table 2 45 at 10 MHz using the synthesized sweeper as FlatErrorgg FlatErrorgs dB c Subtract FlatErrorgs from FlatErrorpg and record the result as the Setup Change Error Setup Change Error FlatErrorg FlatErrorg Setup Change Error
108. Date rae aoe Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Maximum Response 10 2 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 2 5 dB 11 0 39 dB Peak to Peak Response 12 3 0 dB 0 39 dB dc Coupled Band 2 6 7 GHz to 13 2 GHz Maximum Response 13 3 0 dB 0 40 dB Minimum Response 3 0 dB 14 0 40 dB Peak to Peak Response 15 4 0 dB 0 40 dB dc Coupled Band 3 13 2 GHz to 26 5 GHz Maximum Response 16 3 0 dB 0 59 dB Minimum Response 3 0 dB 17 0 59 dB Peak to Peak Response 18 4 0 dB 0 59 dB Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0 10 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 19 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 20 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 21 2 0 dB 0 11 dB Chapter 3 579 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date er er Results c Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response 22 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 23 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 24 2 0 dB 0 11 dB Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response 25 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 26 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 27
109. Delta Peak Search or Search Next Peak The two markers should be on the signals near the second and tenth vertical graticule lines the first graticule line is the left most If necessary continue pressing Next Peak until the active marker is on the right most signal 100 MHz Record the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency reading in the performance test record as Test Record entry 2 Press Marker More Marker All Off on the analyzer Change to the next equipment settings listed in Table 2 8 On the analyzer press Single Wait for the completion of a newsweep then press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker Delta Peak Search or Search Next Peak 10 If necessary continue pressing Next Peak until the marker delta is on the right most signal Record the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency reading in the performance test record 11 Repeat step 7 through step 10 for the remaining analyzer span settings listed in Table 2 8 Table 2 8 Frequency Span Readout Accuracy i Test Analyzer Analyzer Synthesized Synthesized Analyzer x Record Start Stop Signal Sweeper Ent Span Frequency Frequency Generator Frequency ry Frequency MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz 0 1500 150 1350 1 1500 Chapter 2 57 Table 2 8 Performance Verification Tests 5 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Frequency Span Readout Accuracy 5
110. Displayed Average Noise Level 1 kHz RBW 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1 117 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 2 116 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 3 114dBm 1 23 dB 100 Hz RBW 10 MHz to 1 GHz 7 125 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 8 124 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 9 122 dBm 1 23 dB 39 Residual Responses 150 kHz to 3 0 GHz 1 90 dBm 0 87 dB 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Option 1DN only Absolute Amplitude 0 75 dB 1 0 75 dB 0 096 dB Accuracy Absolute Vernier Accuracy 2 dB 0 5 dB 2 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 5 dB 3 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 5 dB 0 5 dB 4 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 7 dB 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 0 dB 0 5 dB 8 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 5 dB 9 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 492 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Aare c Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Incremental Vernier Accuracy 2 dB 0 2 dB 10 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 2 dB 11 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 5 dB 0 2 dB 12 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 2 dB 13 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 7 dB 0 2 dB 14 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 2 dB 15 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 0 dB 0 2 dB 16
111. E has G a 5 iva Total Marker Test Test REF LVL Atten Atten Atten Atten Actual Delta Record Record Nominal Nominal Actual Actual Atten a Mkr1 S 1 Attenu Attenu Attenu Attenu anon Reading ole ILFE ation ation ation ation a dB dB dB dB ab dB dB dB 4 0 4 1 22 8 0 8 2 23 12 10 2 3 24 16 10 6 4 25 20 20 0 5 26 24 20 4 6 27 28 20 8 7 28 32 30 2 8 29 36 30 6 9 30 40 40 0 10 31 44 40 4 11 32 48 40 8 12 33 52 50 2 13 34 56 50 6 14 35 60 60 0 15 36 64 60 4 16 37 68 60 8 17 38 72 70 2 18 39 76 70 6 19 40 80 80 0 20 41 84 80 4 21 NA Calculate Incremental Log Fidelity 1 Calculate the Incremental Log Fidelity Error ILFE for dB from REF LVL settings of 4 dB to 80 dB using the current and previous 90 Cumulative Log Fidelity Errors CLFEs Chapter 2 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity ILFE CLFE current CLFE previous Example Calculation for ILFE at 20 dB from REFLVL setting Previous CLFE 16 dB from REF LVL 0 07 dB Current CLFE 20 dB from REF LVL 0 02 dB ILFE 20 dB 0 02 dB 0 07 dB 0 09 dB 2 Record the result in the performance verification test record as indicated in Column 9 of Table 2 13 Part 2 Log Display Scale Fidelity Digital Bandwidths This section is for analyzers with Option
112. E4407B with Option UKB E4404B or E4405B press Input Output or Input Coupling DC 6 If the analyzer under test has Option UKB then press SPAN 100 Hz BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz Video BW 10 Hz 7 Adjust the function generator amplitude until the DVM reading is 10 dBm 0 1 dB 8 Record the actual DVM reading in Table 2 51 as the DVM Amplitude reading Chapter 2 197 Table 2 51 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 9 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 10 Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 51 11 Set the function generator frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 51 Frequencies less than 9 kHz only apply to analyzers with Option UKB 12 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 13 Adjust the function generator amplitude until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 05 dB 14 Record the DVM reading in Table 2 51 as the DVM Amplitude reading 15 Repeat step 10 through step 14 for each frequency setting listed in Table 2 51 16 For each of the frequencies in Table 2 51 subtract the DVM Amplitude from the DVM Amplitude at 100 kHz recorded in step 8 Record the result as the Response Relative to 100 kHz in Table 2 51 17 From Table 2 50 note the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for the 100 kHz frequency Record this below as the 100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz 10
113. Hz RBW 10 dBm 2 0 93 dB 50 Q Option 1DR only Serial Number less than US39440413 50 MHz TOI 30 Hz RBW 13 5 dBm 2 0 93 dB 50 Q Option 1DR only Serial Number US39440413 or greater 50 MHz TOI 30 Hz RBW 58 75 dBmV 2 0 93 dB 75 Q Option 1DR only 40 MHz SHI 50 Q 35 dBm 3 0 50 dB 40 MHz SHI 75 Q 83 75 dBmV 3 0 50 dB 33 Gain Compression Test Frequency 444 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum e 53 MHz 1 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 50 004 MHz 2 1 0 dB 0 123 dB Option 1DR only 1403 MHz 3 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 35 Displayed Average Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the Noise Level 50 Q 1 kHz RBW Preamp Off 400 kHz 1 MHz to 10 MHz 10 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 1 GHz 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz 50 Q 1 kHz RBW Preamp On 400 kHz 1 MHz to 10 MHz 10 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 1 GHz 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz 50 Q 10 Hz RBW Preamp Off 400 kHz 1 MHz to 10 MHz 10 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 1 GHz 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz input impedance and serial number of the analyzer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 tC 11 12 13 14 15 115 dBm 115 dBm 119 dBm 117
114. Less Than or Equal to 100 kHz Frequency Response Worksheet 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Freq MHz Splitter Current Flatness Tracking Channel B Marker Mkr1 Ampta Flatness Error Relative to Reading 50 MHz de ac de ac de ac de ac 0 1 0 5 107 10 20 50 0 dB 0 dB ref ref 75 175 275 375 475 Chapter 2 179 Table 2 45 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B Frequency Response Worksheet 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Freq MHz Splitter Tracking Error Current Channel B Reading Marker Mkr1 Amptd Flatness Error Flatness Relative to 50 MHz de ac de ac de ac de ac 575 675 775 825 875 925 975 1025 1075 1175 1275 1375 1500 1525 1625 1675 1725 1775 1825 1875 1925 1975 2025 2125 2325 2525 2725 180 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B Table 2 45 Frequency Response Worksheet 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Splitter Current Flatness aan Tracking Channel B Kire an Flatness Error Relative to S Error Reading p 50 MHz de ac de ac de ac de ac 2925 2999 a
115. MHz 1740 MHz 1750 MHz 1760 MHz 1770 MHz 1780 MHz 1790 MHz 1800 MHz 1810 MHz 1820 MHz 1830 MHz 1840 MHz 1850 MHz 1860 MHz 1870 MHz 1880 MHz 1890 MHz 1900 MHz 1910 MHz 1920 MHz 1930 MHz 1940 MHz 1950 MHz 1960 MHz 1970 MHz 1980 MHz 1990 MHz 2000 MHz Chapter 2 403 Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH Part 3 Test Results 1 Repeat the following steps using the Table 2 110 data for each set of test data for Tests 1 6 Option 1DS Tests 1 7 a Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column for the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz range in Table 2 110 as the Maximum Response in the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz Cellular Band for the appropriate test number Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column for the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz range in Table 2 110 as the Maximum Response in the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz PCS Band for the appropriate test number Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column for the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz range in Table 2 110 as the Minimum Response in the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz Cellular Band for the appropriate test number Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column for the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz
116. MHz 2025 MHz 2125 MHz 2325 MHz 2525 MHz 2725 MHz 2925 MHz 2999 MHz a This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source b This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source Measuring Frequency Response 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz 1 Refer to Figure 2 33 Remove the reference sensor Channel A sensor from the power splitter Connect the power splitter to the 50 Q Input of the analyzer using an adapter Do not use a cable Frequency Response Test Setup 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM SWEEPER ANALYZER oo OOOO D000 D000 apoo GGG aG 2000 FUNCTION GENERATOR BURIED POWER L SENSOR 8922229 op0o00000 POWER SPLITTER wl716b Chapter 2 191 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 2 Set the source frequency to 10 MHz 3 Set the source power level to the value corresponding to the source power setting in Table 2 49 for the current source frequency 10 MHz 4 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 10 MHz CF Step 100 MHz SPAN 20 kHz Input Output or Input Coupling DC Agilent E4404B E4405B or any model with Option UKB AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp Off Option 1DS only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 5 dBm Attenuation 10 dB Man Sc
117. MHz 0 Hz 1490 MHz 1MHz 1489 991 3 1490 009 0 Hz MHz MHz Marker Count Accuracy Center Freq Span 1490 MHz 10MHz 1489 999998 4 1490 000002 0 Hz MHz MHz 618 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ad 4 Maximum ahi 1490 MHz 1MHz 1489 999998 5 1490 000002 0 Hz MHz MHz 5 Frequency Span Accuracy Span Start Freq 1500 MHz 0 Hz 1185 MHz 1 1215 MHz 3 06 MHz 100 MHz 10MHz 79 MHz 2 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 79 kHz 3 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 800 MHz 79 MHz 4 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 800 MHz 79 kHz 5 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 1400 MHz 79 MHz 6 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 1499 MHz 79 kHz 7 81 kHz 204 Hz 7 Noise Sidebands Offset from 1 GHz signal 10 kHz 1 93 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 100 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 104 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 100 kHz 4 113 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 9 System Related Sidebands Offset from 500 MHz signal 30 kHz to 230 kHz 1 65 dBc 1 30 dB 30 kHz to 230 kHz 2 65 dBc 1 30 dB 10 Residual FM 1 kHz Res BW 1 150 Hz 21 Hz 11 Sweep Time Accuracy Chapter 3 619 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E441
118. MHz Set the power meter for dBm output Enter the 3 GHz calibration factor of the power sensor into the power meter Remove the termination from the First LO OUTPUT connector of the analyzer Connect the power sensor to the First LO OUTPUT connector of the analyzer as shown in Figure 2 72 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys Input Output Input Mixer Input Mixer Ext Mixer Config Harmonic 10 SPAN Zero Span FREQUENCY 30 GHz CF Step 2 GHz Freq Offset 321 4 MHz System Alignments Auto Align Off Press FREQUENCY on the analyzer Read the power displayed on the power meter and record it as Test Record entry 1 in the Performance Verification Test Record Press the key on the analyzer to select the next center frequency and First LO frequency Enter the appropriate power sensor calibration factor into the power meter as shown in Table 2 107 10 Read the power displayed on the power meter and record it in the Performance Verification Test Record as indicated in the Test Record entry column of Table 2 107 11 Repeat step 8 through step 10 for the remaining center frequency and First LO frequencies listed in Table 2 107 388 Chapter 2 Table 2 107 First LO Output Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet Performance Verification Tests 52 First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy Option AYZ only
119. MHz 100 kHz 750 MHz 55 MHz 1240 MHz 1 MHz 750 MHz 1240 MHz 1500 MHz 1 MHz 1 5 GHz 9 kHz 100 kHz 300 Hz 368 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Table 2 102 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Response Worksheet Analyzer Microwave Microwave Microw aye Amplitude al Analyzer Non Harmonic Center Analyzer Start Analyzer Stop A Fr n Fr A Fediere Resolution Response SA ene quency Bandwidth dBe 1 5 GHz 100 kHz 5 MHz 10 kHz 1 5 GHz 5 MHz 55 MHz 100 kHz 1 5 GHz 55 MHz 1240 MHz 1 MHz 1 5 GHz 1240 MHz 1500 MHz 1 MHz a 75 Q RF Outputs Omit this frequency range b 75 Q RF Outputs Set the start frequency to 1 MHz Determining the Highest Non harmonic Spurious Response 1 In Table 2 102 locate the most positive non harmonic response amplitude Record this amplitude as the highest non harmonic response amplitude in Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record Chapter 2 369 Performance Verification Tests 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN This procedure determines the maximum level of the non harmonic spurious outputs of the tracking gen
120. Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 64 as marker Mkr1 amplitude 25 Repeat step 19 through step 24 for frequencies between 1 MHz and 10 MHz 26 Copy the Splitter Tracking Error values from Table 2 63 into Table 2 64 236 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B 27 Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2 64 as follows Flatness Error Mkr1 Amptd ggm Current Channel Bn Splitter Tracking Error gg For example if marker Mkr1 Amptd is 33 32 dBm Current Channel B is 12 4 dBm and Splitter Tracking Error is 20 07 dB Flatness Error would be 0 85 dB 28 Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz Ref Amptd 50 MHz Ref Amptd 29 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB and is being tested in ac coupled mode continue with step 31 Calculate the Setup Change Error error due to changing the test setup from using a synthesized sweeper to using a function generator as follows a Record the Flatness Error from Table 2 64 at 10 MHz using the function generator as FlatErrorggc FlatErrorgg dB b Record the Flatness Error from Table 2 64 at 10 MHz using the synthesized sweeper as FlatErrorgg FlatErrorgg dB c Subtract FlatErrorgs from FlatErrorgg and record the result as the Setup Change Error Setup Change Error FlatErrorg FlatErrorg Setup Change Error dB 30 For frequencie
121. Mkr1 amplitude reading is the second harmonic suppression Chapter 2 287 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 13 Calculate the 1 55 GHz Second Harmonic Intercept SHI using the second harmonic suppression value read in step 12 and the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error FRE from Table 2 76 as follows 1 55GHz SHI 20 dBm Second Harmonic Suppression 1 55 GHz FRE For example if the second harmonic suppression is 93 dB and the 1 55 GHz FRE is 1 05 dB the SHI would be 81 95 dBm 81 95 dBm 10 dBm 93 dB 1 05 dB 14 Record the 1 55 GHz SHI as Entry 7 in the performance verification test record Measuring 3 1 GHz Second Harmonic Distortion 1 Replace the 1 8 GHz low pass filters with the two 4 4 GHz low pass filters as shown in Figure 2 50 Two filters are necessary to reduce the second harmonics from the source to less than 110 dBc 2 On the synthesized sweeper press the following CW 3 1 GHz POWER LEVEL 6 dBm 3 Enter the power sensor 3 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 4 On the analyzer press the following FREQUENCY 3 1 GHz AMPLITUDE Ref Level 0 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB Man 5 On the analyzer press the following Peak Search or Search AMPLITUDE Presel Center 6 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter reading is 0 dBm 0 1 dB 7 On the analyzer press the
122. Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date ee Ta Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39441006 or greater Maximum Response 4 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 5 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 6 4 0 dB 0 28 dB Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39441006 or greater Maximum Response 7 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 8 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 9 4 0 dB 0 28 dB 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Input Frequency 2042 8 MHz 1 65 dBc 891 dB 2642 8 MHz 2 65 dBc 891 dB 1820 8 MHz 3 65 dBc 891 dB 278 5 MHz 4 65 dBc 891 dB 31 Spurious Responses 300 MHz TOI 1 kHz 11 dBm 1 0 93 dB RBW 300 MHz TOI 30 Hz 11dBm 2 0 93 dB RBW Option 1DR only 300 MHz SHI 35 dBm 3 0 41 dB 900 MHz SHI 45 dBm 4 0 41 dB 470 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date ng c Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 33 Gain Compression Test Frequency 53 MHz 1 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 50 004 MHz 2 1 0 dB 0 123 dB Option 1DR only 1403 MHz 3 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 2503 MHz 4 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 36 Displayed Average Not
123. N cable to connect the RF Input to the tracking generator RF OUT on the analyzer under test as shown in Figure 2 69 Do not connect to the microwave analyzer RF Input yet 5 Initialize the test equipment by pressing the following keys on the analyzer under test FREQUENCY 50 MHz SPAN Zero Span BW Avg 30 kHz System Alignments Auto Align Off Marker Source Amplitude On 5 dBm Source Tracking Peak Wait for the PEAKING SIGNAL message to disappear FREQUENCY 9 kHz Source Amplitude On 2 dBm Single 6 On the microwave analyzer press the following keys FREQUENCY 3 921409 GHz SPAN 100 kHz AMPLITUDE 0 dBm BW 1 kHz 7 Disconnect the type N cable from between the analyzer RF INPUT Chapter 2 377 Table 2 105 Performance Verification Tests 49 Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN and the Tracking Generator RF OUT Refer to Figure 2 69 to connect the type N cable from the analyzer RF OUT to the microwave analyzer 50 W Input 8 On the microwave analyzer press PEAK SEARCH MKR SIG TRK On Wait for the signal to be displayed at center screen then press SIG TRK Off 9 On the microwave analyzer press AUX CTRL INTERNAL MIXER PRESEL AUTO PK then wait for the PEAKING message to disappear 10 Record the microwave analyzer marker amplitude in Table 2 105 as the LO Feedthrough Amplitude for the Microwave analyzer CENTER FREQ
124. On Agilent E4402B Table 2 60 Source Splitter Characterization Frequency Power Meter Reading Channel A Channel B Splitter Tracking Error 975 MHz 1025 MHz 1075 MHz 1175 MHz 1275 MHz 1375 MHz 1500 MHz 1525 MHz 1675 MHz 1725 MHz 1775 MHz 1825 MHz 1875 MHz 1925 MHz 1975 MHz 2025 MHz 2125 MHz 2325 MHz 2525 MHz 2725 MHz 2925 MHz 2999 MHz a This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source b This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source Measuring Frequency Response Preamp On 1 Refer to Figure 2 39 Remove the reference sensor Channel A sensor from the 20 dB fixed attenuator Connect the 20 dB fixed attenuator to the 50 Q Input of the analyzer using an adapter Do not 224 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B use a cable 2 Set the source frequency to 10 MHz 3 Set the source power level to 6 dBm Figure 2 39 Frequency Response Test Setup Preamp On SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM SWEEPER ANALYZER FUNCTION GENERATOR lt pooooooog O 20000008 9 Output i Mechanical Adapter 75 Q Inputs Only wl718b 4 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 10 MHz CF
125. On the analyzer press Single After the completion of the sweep press Peak Search or Search 0 s Meas Tools Next Pk Right This is the marked signal 10 Press Marker Delta then Peak Search or Search and press Next Pk Right eight times so the delta marker is on the eighth signal peak from the marked signal 11 Read the marker delta A Mkr1 time Calculate the sweeptime 84 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 11 Sweep Time Accuracy accuracy as follows AMkr1 0 8 x Sweep Time S Time A 100x weep Time Accuracy Sweep Time NOTE The sweep time accuracy is defined as a percentage of the indicated sweep time not of the indicated signal separation Therefore it is appropriate to divide the difference between the marker delta A Mkr1 reading and the nominal signal separation by the sweep time rather than dividing by the nominal signal separation 12 Record the calculated sweeptime accuracy in Table 2 12 13 If the analyzer is not equipped with Option AYX fast time domain sweeps or Option B7D DSP and Fast ADC repeat step 9 through step 12 only for sweeptime settings between 5 ms and 10 s as indicated in Table 2 12 For each sweeptime setting set the function generator to the frequency indicated in Table 2 12 14 If the analyzer is equipped with Option AYX fast time domain sweeps or Option B7D DSP and Fast ADC repeat step 9 through step 12 for all sweeptime settings
126. POWER LEVEL 10 dBm RF Off 6 Enter the power sensor calibration factor for F1 into the power meter 7 Adjust the power level of synthesized sweeper 1 until the power Chapter 2 CAUTION Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B meter reads 12 dBm 0 1 dB 8 Disconnect the power sensor from the directional bridge or directional coupler Connect the directional bridge or directional coupler directly to the analyzer input using an adapter do not use a cable Support the directional bridge or directional coupler and low pass filter to minimize stress on the analyzer input connector 9 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer center frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test 1 in Table 2 74 Then set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY CF Step 50 kHz Man SPAN 20 kHz AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 5 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 5 dB Man BW Avg 1 kHz Man BW Avg Video BW 300 Hz Man Peak Search or Search More Search Param Peak Excursn 3 dB 10 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker gt Mkr gt CF Delta 11 On the analyzer Press FREQUENCY T The center frequency should now be equal to synthesized sweeper 2 frequency 1
127. Peak Search or Search Marker Delta on the analyzer 22 Set the attenuator to 0 dB 23 On the analyzer press Marker Lower the marker frequency by adjusting the knob until the marker delta amplitude is 0 dB plus the attenuator error 6 dB noted in step 5 to tolerance of 0 05 dB 24 Record the marker frequency readout in Column 3 of Table 2 39 25 Using the analyzer knob raise the marker frequency so that the marker delta amplitude is maximum Continue increasing the marker frequency until the marker reads 0 0 dB plus the attenuator error 6 dB noted in step 5 to a tolerance of 0 05 dB 26 Record the marker frequency readout in Column 4 of Table 2 39 27 Set the attenuator to 6 dB 160 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy 28 Press Marker Normal on the analyzer 29 Repeat step 19 through step 28 for each of the analyzer Res BW and analyzer span settings listed in Table 2 39 30 Subtract the Lower Marker Frequency from the Upper Marker Frequency Record the difference as the 6 dB bandwidth in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 39 6 dB Bandwidth Upper Marker Frequency Lower Marker Frequency Table 2 39 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Analyzer Analyzer Lower Marker Upper Marker Test Record Entry Res BW Span Frequency Frequency 3dB Bandwidth 120 kHz 180 kHz 10 9 kHz 13 5 kHz 11
128. Q Termination 1 dB Step Attenuator 10 dB Step Attenuator Oscilloscope Option 1D6 only Microwave Spectrum Notes comments Analyzer Option 1DN only Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty 1 10 MHz Reference Accuracy Non Option 1D5 only Settability 5 0 Hz QQ 5 0 Hz 293 3 LHS 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Option 1D5 only 5 Minute Warm Up Error 15 Minute Warm Up Error 0 1 ppm 0 01 ppm 1 2 0 1 ppm 0 01 ppm 0 000072 ppm 0 000070 ppm 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1500 MHz 10 MHz 1499 83 MHz 1499 91 MHz 1 2 1500 17 MHz 1500 09 MHz 0 Hz 0 Hz 496 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum ahr 1500 MHz 1MHz 1499 991 3 1500 009 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 83 MHz 4 4000 17 MHz 0 Hz 4000 MHz 10 MHz 3999 91 MHz 5
129. RBW Preamp Off 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1 GHz to 2 GHz 2 GHz to 3 GHz 3 GHz to 6 GHz 6 GHz to 12 GHz 12 GHz to 13 2 GHz upon the ambient temperature when the test was performed D 2 B LL 5 6 7 8 9 CTO 4 11 12 es 14 15 116 dBm 116 dBm 112 dBm 112 dBm 111 dBm 107 dBm 131 dBm 131 dBm 127 dBm 135 dBm 135 dBm 131 dBm 131 dBm 130 dBm 120 dBm 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB Chapter 3 549 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date PE Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 10 Hz RBW Preamp On 0 to 55 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 16 150 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 17 150 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 18 146 dBm 1 23 dB 1 kHz RBW Preamp On 20 to 30 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 19 132 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 20 132 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 21 130 dBm 1 23 dB 10 Hz RBW Preamp On 20 to 30 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 22 151 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 23 151 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 24 149 dBm 1 23 dB 39 Residual Responses 150 kHz to 6 7 GHz 1 90 dBm
130. Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 40 dB and the 1 dB step attenuator to 0 dB 2 Obtain the actual attenuation for the 0 dB setting of each attenuator at 50 MHz from the metrology data for the step attenuators In some cases this value might be zero by definition Add the two actual attenuations to obtain the 0 dB reference attenuation RefAtten 40dB 10 dB Actual 40dB 1 dB Actualogp For example if the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator at the 0 dB setting is 40 03 dB then 10 dB Actual4ogp is 40 03 dB If the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator at the 0 dB setting is 0 02 dB then 1 dB Actualopgp is 0 02 dB In this case RefAtten4ggp is 40 05 dB 3 Obtain the metrology data for the step attenuators at 50 MHz 4 Calculate the actual total attenuation by adding the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator to the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator for each total attenuation setting listed in Table 2 128 Chapter 2 419 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH NOTE The external attenuators and cables are now part of the source Table 2 128 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Total l Nominal Amptd Attenuator Attenuator Attenuation Ref Meas Accuracy Level e Amptd Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 20dBm 40 dBm 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB
131. State ntry A Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 1 kHz Off 1 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 1 kHz Off 2 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 1 kHz Off 3 Measure DANL 3 GHz 6 GHz 1 kHz Off 4 Measure DANL 6 GHz 12 GHz 1 kHz Off 5 Measure DANL 12 GHz 22 GHz 1 kHz Off 6 Measure DANL 22 GHz 26 5 GHz 1 kHz Off 7 B Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 1kHz On 8 21 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 1 kHz On 9 22 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 1 kHz On 10 23 C Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 10 Hz Off 11 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 10 Hz Off 12 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 10 Hz Off 13 Measure DANL 3 GHz 6 GHz 10 Hz Off 14 Measure DANL 6 GHz 12 GHz 10 Hz Off 15 Measure DANL 12 GHz 22 GHz 10 Hz Off 16 Measure DANL 22 GHz 26 5 GHz 10 Hz Off 17 D Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 10 Hz On 18 24 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 10 Hz On 19 25 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 10 Hz On 20 26 a There are two possible entries for measurements made with the preamplifier on depending upon the ambient temperature The first entry is for measure ments made with an ambient temperature outside of the 20 to 30 C range but within the 0 to 55 C range The second entry is for measurements made with an ambient temperature within the 20 to 30 C range Chapter 2 327 Performance Verification Tests 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4407B and E4408B Table 2 90 DANL Measurement Sequenc
132. Table 2 117 and Table 2 121 record the worst of the two Amplitude Accuracy values in Table 2 123 and Table 2 124 as the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy for the same Nominal Input Amplitude setting 20 Table 2 118 and Table 2 122 have two Amplitude Accuracy entries for each nominal input amplitude setting For each of the nominal input amplitude setting pairs in Table 2 118 and Table 2 122 record the worst of the two Amplitude Accuracy values in Table 2 125 and Table 2 126 as the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy for the same Nominal Input Amplitude setting 21 Copy into Table 2 123 and Table 2 124 the peak to peak frequency response error for the appropriate input attenuation setting from the Comms Frequency Response Performance Test for both the 800 MHz to 1 GHz Cellular Band and the 1 7 GHz to 2 GHz PCS Band measured in a 10 kHz resolution bandwidth 22 Copy into Table 2 125 and Table 2 126 the peak to peak frequency response error for the appropriate input attenuation setting from the Comms Frequency Response Performance Test for both the 800 MHz to 1 GHz Cellular Band and the 1 7 GHz to 2 GHz PCS Band measured in a 300 kHz resolution bandwidth 23 For each Nominal Input Amplitude setting listed in Table 2 123 add the values for the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy Column 2 the peak to peak response Column 4 and the uncertainty Column 5 Record the sum as the cdmaOne Channel Power Accuracy Column 6 Repeat this step for Table 2 124
133. Table 2 56 as the Minimum Response for Band 2 15 For Band 2 in Table 2 56 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 16 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 13 2 GHz and 26 5 GHz Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Maximum Response for Band 3 17 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 13 2 GHz and 26 5 GHz Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Minimum Response for Band 3 18 For Band 3 in Table 2 56 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 19 Transfer the values entered in Table 2 56 to the test record in this guide 20 The frequency response test for Agilent E4407B analyzers with Option UKB is now complete Table 2 56 Frequency Response Results Agilent E4407B Option UKB ac Coupled Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band Test Test Test Record Record Record as Entry as Entry ae Entry 0 19 20 21 0A 22 23 24 0B 25 26 27 1 28 29 30 2 31 32 33 3 34 35 36 212 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B
134. Table 2 62 to the test record in this guide 12 The frequency response test is now complete Table 2 62 Frequency Response Results Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band Test Test Test oe an e ap oe 0 1 2 3 0A 4 5 6 0B 7 8 9 230 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of frequency The output of a source is fed through a power splitter to a power sensor and the analyzer The power level of the source is adjusted at 50 MHz to place the displayed signal at approximately 32 dBm At each new source frequency and analyzer center frequency the power level of the source is adjusted to place the signal at approximately 32 dBm For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized using a power sensor the reference sensor connected to one power splitter output port The other power splitter output port connects to the buried sensor it is not removed from the power splitter Once the characterization is done the reference sensor is removed and replaced by the analyzer This procedure only tests frequency response with the optional preamplifier Option 1DS turned on Perform the Frequency Response procedure t
135. Technologies Address Report No Date Model E4411B Serial No Ambient temperature _ C Options Relative humidity Firmware Revision Power mains line frequency __ lt Hz nominal Customer Tested by Test Equipment Used Description Model No Trace No Cal Due Date Synthesized Signal Generator Synthesized Sweeper Function Generator Power Meter Dual Channel RF Power Sensor 1 RF Power Sensor 2 50 Q Input No Option 1DP Low Power Power Sensor 75Q Power Sensor Option 1DP only Digital Multimeter Universal Counter Frequency Standard Power Splitter Chapter 3 617 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 15 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record 50Q Termination Minimum Loss Pad Option 1DP only 1 dB Step Attenuator 10 dB Step Attenuator Microwave Spectrum Analyzer Option 1DN or 1DQ only Notes comments Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date oe ls Results i Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy Settability 5 0 Hz 1 pa 5 0 Hz 293 3 Hz 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Center Freq Span 1490 MHz 20 MHz 1489 83 MHz 1 1490 17 MHz 0 Hz 1490 MHz 10 MHz 1489 91 MHz 2 1490 09
136. Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum ee 12 0 80 dB 18 0 80 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 80 dB 19 0 80 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 80 dB 20 0 80 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 15 dB 21 1 15 dB 0 086 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 22 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 23 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 24 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 25 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 26 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 27 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 28 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 4 dB 29 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 30 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 32 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 33 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 34 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 35 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 36 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 37 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 38 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 12 0 4 dB 39 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 40 0 4 dB 0 083 dB Chapter 3 501 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum aoa 80 0 4 dB 41 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4
137. Technologies Model E4402B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response 0 to 55 C Non Option UKB Band 0 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response 0 50 dB 0 50 dB 0 50 dB 0 76 dB O 11 12 13 14 15 O OT 18 1 2 0 50 dB 1 0 dB 0 50 dB 1 0 dB 0 50 dB 1 0 dB 0 76 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 466 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty Peak to Peak Response Option UKB dc coupled Band 0 100 Hz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Non Option UKB Band 0
138. Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record 100 kHz and 100 MHz Frequency Span Readout Accuracy 1 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Start Freq 10 MHz Stop Freq 110 MHz Sweep Sweep Cont 2 On the synthesized sweeper set the controls as follows CW 100 MHz 60 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B POWER LEVEL 5 dBm 3 Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 20 MHz AMPLITUDE 0 dBm 4 Adjust the analyzer center frequency to center the two signals on the display 5 On the analyzer press Single Wait for the completion of a new sweep then press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker Delta Peak Search or Search Next Peak The two markers should be on the signals near the second and tenth vertical graticule lines the first graticule line is the left most 6 If necessary continue pressing Next Peak until the active marker is on the right most signal 100 MHz Record the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency reading in the performance test record as Test Record entry 2 7 Press Marker More Marker Off on the analyzer 8 Change to the next equipment settings listed in Table 2 9 9 On the analyzer press Single Wait for the completion of a new sweep then press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker Delta Peak Se
139. Tests Calibration Adjustments 24 Frequency Response Frequency Response 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Frequency Response 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Frequency Response 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Frequency Response 28 Other Input Related Spurious None Responses 29 Other Input Related Spurious None Responses 30 Spurious Responses None 31 Spurious Responses None 32 Spurious Responses None 33 Gain Compression None 34 Gain Compression None 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Frequency Response 36 Displayed Average Noise Level Frequency Response 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Frequency Response 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Frequency Response 39 Residual Responses None 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude None Accuracy 41 Tracking Generator Absolute Tracking Generator ALC and Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Tracking Generator Frequency Slope 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Tracking Generator ALC and Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Tracking Generator Frequency Slope 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Tracking Generator ALC and Tracking Generator Frequency Slope 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Tracking Generator ALC and Tracking Generator Frequency Slope 45 Tracking Generator Harmonic None Spurious Outputs 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic None Spurious Outputs Chapter 2 39 Performance Verification Tests Tests included in this section Table 2 1 C
140. This test has been deleted 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH a Perform these tests on all Agilent E4404B analyzers b Perform this test only on analyzers not equipped with Option 1D5 c Perform this test only on instruments having Option BAH GSM Measurement Personality Chapter 1 17 Calibrating Calibration Cycle Table 1 5 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Tests Calibration for Instrument Option Performance Test Name 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy S 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output N Accuracy 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy 6 Frequency Span Accuracy N 7 Noise Sidebands b 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets 9 System Related Sidebands N 10 Residual FM 11 Sweep Time Accuracy 12 Display Scale Fidelity 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty N 15 Reference Level Accuracy N 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty N 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings N 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy N 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy N 24 Frequency Response 27 Frequency Response Preamp On N 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses N 32 Spurious Responses N 34 Gain Compression N 37 Displayed Average Noise Level N 39 Residual Responses N 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accurac
141. UKB ac Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response 0 to 55 C Non Option UKB de Coupled Band 0 1 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response 1 5 dB 2 0 dB 2 0 dB 16 7 181 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 5 dB 3 0 dB 2 0 dB 4 0 dB 2 0 dB 4 0 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB Chapter 3 583 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0 10 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response Minim
142. Values 1 From the calibration data supplied with the 1 dB step attenuator enter into Column 2 of Table 2 18 the actual attenuation for the corresponding nominal attenuation settings If the calibration data does not indicate an actual attenuation value for the 0 dB setting enter 0 dB NOTE The Agilent 8494G programmable attenuator has four attenuator sections consisting of 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB and 4 dB attenuators If using the Agilent 8494G programmable attenuator enter the calibration data for the section three 4 dB step rather than the section four 4 dB step 2 From the calibration data supplied with the 10 dB step attenuator enter into Column 4 of Table 2 18 the actual attenuation for the corresponding nominal attenuation settings If the calibration data does not indicate an actual attenuation value for the 0 dB setting enter 0 dB NOTE The Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator has four attenuator sections consisting of 10 dB 20 dB 40 dB and 40 dB attenuators If Chapter 2 101 Performance Verification Tests 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty using the Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator enter the calibration data for the section three 40 dB step rather than the section four 40 dB step 3 For each Total Nominal Attenuation setting indicated in Table 2 18 calculate the Total Actual Attenuation from the actual attenuation Columns for the 1 dB and the 10 dB step attenuators and enter the result into
143. Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum e 20 dBm input 0 54 dB 7 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 30 dBm input 0 54 dB 8 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 9 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 10 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm Reference Level 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 11 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 12 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm Reference Level 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 18 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth 5 MHz 3 5 MHz 1 6 5 MHz 110 kHz 3 MHz 2 55 MHz 2 3 45 MHz 66 kHz 1 MHz 0 85 MHz 3 1 15 MHz 22 kHz 300 kHz 255 kHz 4 345 kHz 6 6 kHz 100 kHz 85 kHz 5 115 kHz 2 2 kHz 30 kHz 25 5 kHz 6 34 5 kHz 660 Hz 10 kHz 8 5 kHz 7 11 5 kHz 220 Hz 3 kHz 2 55 kHz 8 3 45 kHz 66 Hz 1 kHz 850 Hz 9 1 15 kHz 22 Hz 120 kHz 96 kHz 10 144 kHz 2 17 kHz 9 kHz 7 2 kHz 11 10 8 kHz 163 Hz 22 Frequency Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed options Chapter 3 441 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date ae b s Results x Measurement Tes
144. actual total attenuation values from Table 2 32 into the actual total attenuation column in Table 2 33 Not all values in Table 2 32 will be required in Table 2 33 Table 2 33 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet 50 dBm Reference Level 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Total Attenuation Nominal Measured Amplitude Attenuator Attenuator Amplitude Amplitude Accuracy Setting Actual Setting Actual Test Record Entry 0 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dBm 13 3 Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values listed in Table 2 33 a Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 33 b Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 33 148 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B P Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish d Press Peak Search or Search Even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting the marker can still make a valid measurement e Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the measured amplitude in Table 2 33 f Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdpgp ActualTotalAtten RefAttengyp g Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 33 Chapter 2 149 Performance Verification Tests 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accurac
145. and E4408B Table 2 26 Linear Mode Analog Bandwidths Worksheet Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 10 dB 10 dB Actual Analyzer sp Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Reference Delta Test y dB dB dB dBm dB 20 0 Ref 20 0 Ref Ref 10 10 17 0 0 18 30 30 19 40 40 20 50 50 21 60 60 22 70 70 23 80 80 24 Linear Scale Digital Bandwidths Option 1DR NOTE If the analyzer is an E4404B E4405B E4407B that is not equipped with Option 1DR narrow resolution bandwidths or an E4403B E4408B with or without Option 1DR skip to the next section Post Test Instrument Restoration 1 On the analyzer press the following keys SPAN 150 Hz BW Avg 10 Hz Video BW 1 Hz 2 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions below the reference level 3 On the analyzer press the following keys Single Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 4 Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2 27 At each setting do the following a Press Single on the analyzer Chapter 2 123 Performance Verification Tests 15 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B b Press Peak Search or Search c Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of Table 2 27 d Add the Actual Attenuator Step t
146. as indicated in Table 2 12 For each sweeptime setting set the function generator to the frequency indicated in Table 2 12 Table 2 12 Sweep Time Accuracy Test Analyzer Sweep Synthesizer Function Marker Sweep Record Time Setting Generator Frequency Delta Time Entry A Mkr1 Accuracy Reading 5 ms 2 0 kHz 1 20 ms 500 0 Hz 2 100 ms 100 0 Hz 3 1s 10 0 Hz 4 10s 1 0 Hz 5 The following entries only apply to analyzers equipped with Option AYX or B7D 1ms 10 0 kHz 6 500 us 20 0 kHz 7 100 us 100 0 kHz 8 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity 12 Display Scale Fidelity A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the input of the analyzer through two calibrated step attenuators The attenuators are the amplitude reference standard The source is adjusted for a response at the reference level The attenuators are then set to achieve a nominal amplitude below the reference level The analyzer amplitude marker is compared to the actual total attenuation to determine the scale fidelity error The test is performed in both log and linear amplitude scales The related adjustment for this performance test is IF Amplitude Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator 1 dB step attenuator 10 dB step attenuator 6 dB fixed attenuator 2 required Attenuator switch driver if programmable step attenuators are used Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in 2 required Cable BNC 122 cm 48
147. b Record the Flatness Error from Table 2 50 at 10 MHz using the synthesized sweeper as FlatErrorgg FlatErrorgs dB c Subtract FlatErrorgg from FlatErrorpe and record the result as the Setup Change Error Setup Change Error FlatErrorg FlatErrorg Chapter 2 193 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Setup Change Error dB 30 For frequencies less than 10 MHz calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 50 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd Setup Change Error For example if Flatness Error is 0 30 dB 50 MHz Ref Amptd is 0 15 dB and Setup Change Error is 0 19 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 26 dB 31 For frequencies 10 MHz and greater calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 50 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd For example if Flatness Error is 0 30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is 0 15 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 45 dB 32 If the analyzer under test is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB E4404B or E4405B continue with this procedure Otherwise perform the procedure in Measuring Frequency Response Less Than or Equal to 100 kHz 33 Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper 34 Set the source frequency to 10 MHz and the source power level to the valu
148. c Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty ac Coupled Band 0 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 10 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 11 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 12 2 0 dB 0 11 dB ac Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440498 or greater Maximum Response 13 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 14 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 15 2 0 dB 0 11 dB ac Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440498 or greater Maximum Response 16 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 17 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 18 2 0 dB 0 11 dB ac Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response 19 2 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 2 5 dB 20 0 39 dB Chapter 3 513 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum anad 4 Maximum eaea Peak to Peak Response 21 3 0 dB 0 39 dB 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Option 1DS Only 20 to 30 C Band 0 1 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440498 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US
149. calibrated power sensor is connected to the tracking generator output to measure the power level at 50 MHz The power meter is set for dB relative mode so that future power level readings are in dB relative to the power level at 50 MHz Next the tracking generator is stepped to several frequencies throughout its range and the output power difference relative to the power level at 50 MHz is measured for each frequency recorded For frequencies below 100 kHz a digital voltmeter and precision 50 Q termination are used to measure the power of the tracking generator output The DVM is set to read out in dBm using the MATH function with R value set to 50 Q The following equation is used to calculate dBm dBm 10 log E R ImW The DVM readout is corrected by making the readings relative to the 100 kHz reading from the power sensor Option 1DN 50 Q tracking generators are tested from 9 kHz to 1500 MHz Option 1DQ 75 Q tracking generators are tested from 1 MHz to 1500 MHz The related adjustments for this procedure are Tracking Generator ALC Calibration and Tracking Generator Frequency Slope Equipment Required Power meter Power sensor 50 Q 100 kHz to 1 5 GHz Digital multimeter Termination 50 Q Cable BNC Adapter Type N tee m Adapter Type N m to BNC f Adapter BNC f to dual banana plug Chapter 2 343 CAUTION Figure 2 61 Performance Verification Tests 43 Tracking Genera
150. dB 44 0 96 dB 113 0 96 dB 0 077 dB 48 1 02 dB 114 1 02 dB 0 076 dB 52 1 08 dB 115 1 08 dB 0 080 dB 56 1 14 dB 116 1 14 dB 0 078 dB 60 1 20 dB 117 1 20 dB 0 084 dB 64 1 5 dB 118 1 5 dB 0 081 dB 68 1 5 dB 119 1 5 dB 0 080 dB 70 1 5 dB 120 1 5 dB 0 084 dB 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Input Attenuation Setting 0 dB 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 101 dB 5 dB 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 104 dB 15 dB 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 102 dB 20 dB 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 098 dB 25 dB 0 35 dB 5 0 35 dB 0 098 dB 30 dB 0 40 dB 6 0 40 dB 0 096 dB 35 dB 0 45 dB 7 0 45 dB 0 099 dB 40 dB 0 50 dB 8 0 50 dB 0 096 dB 45 dB 0 55 dB 9 0 55 dB 0 099 dB 50 dB 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 095 dB 55 dB 0 65 dB 11 0 65 dB 0 099 dB 60 dB 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 100 dB 65 dB 0 75 dB 18 0 75 dB 0 111 dB Chapter 3 569 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum raed 4 Maximum re 15 Reference Level Accuracy Log Res BW 21 kHz Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0
151. dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 78 dB 7 0 78 dB 0 173 dB 5 dBm 0 78 dB 8 0 78 dB 0 161 dB Chapter 3 521 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nad 4 Maximum aaaea 25 dBm 0 74 dB 9 0 74 dB 0 161 dB 45 dBm 0 71 dB 10 0 71 dB 0 152 dB 55 dBm 0 79 dB 11 0 79 dB 0 152 dB 70 dBm 0 91 dB 12 0 91 dB 0 161 dB GSM Transmit Power Accuracy Option BAH only GSM Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 81 dB 18 0 81 dB 0 173 dB 20 dBm 0 81 dB 14 0 81 dB 0 161 dB 30 dBm 0 74 dB 15 0 74 dB 0 156 dB 40 dBm 0 79 dB 16 0 79 dB 0 161 dB 50 dBm 0 95 dB 17 0 95 dB 0 152 dB 60 dBm 1 09 dB 18 1 09 dB 0 161 dB DCS and PCS Bands Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 77 dB 19 0 77 dB 0 173 dB 20 dBm 0 77 dB 20 0 77 dB 0 161 dB 30 dBm 0 70 dB 21 0 70 dB 0 156 dB 40 dBm 0 75 dB 22 0 75 dB 0 161 dB 50 dBm 0 91 dB 23 0 91 dB 0 152 dB 60 dBm 1 05 dB 24 1 05 dB 0 161 dB cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamp Off Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude 522 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agile
152. dB 0 048 dB 30 kHz 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 kHz 0 3 dB 5 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 120 kHz 0 3 dB 6 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 300 kHz 0 3 dB 7 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1 MHz 0 3 dB 8 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 MHz 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 5 MHz 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 076 dB 300 Hz Option 1DR only 3 0 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 200 Hz Option 1DR only 3 0 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 Hz Option 1DR only 3 0 dB 13 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Log Preamp Off 0 4 dB 1 0 4 dB 0 09 dB Lin Preamp Off 0 4 dB 2 0 4 dB 0 09 dB 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 0 dBm Reference Level 0 dBm input 0 6 dB 1 0 6 dB 0 234 dB 10 dBm input 0 6 dB 2 0 6 dB 0 115 dB 20 dBm input 0 6 dB 3 0 6 dB 0 110 dB Chapter 3 627 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum anad 4 Maximum oaaae 830 dBm input 0 6 dB 4 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 6 dB 5 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 6 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 20 dBm Reference Level 20 dBm input 0 6 dB 7 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 30 dBm input 0 6 dB 8 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 6 dB 9 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm Reference
153. dB 0 073 dB 20 0 40 dB 5 0 40 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 50 dB 6 0 50 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 50 dB 7 0 50 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 60 dB 8 0 60 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 60 dB 9 0 60 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 70 dB 11 0 70 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 70dB 18 0 70 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 70 dB 14 0 70 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 70 dB 15 0 70 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 80 dB 16 0 80 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 80 dB 17 0 80 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 80 dB 18 0 80 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 80 dB 19 0 80 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 80 dB 20 0 80 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 15 dB 21 1 15 dB 0 086 dB 564 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aA 4 Maximum A Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 22 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 23 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 24 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 25 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 26 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 27 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 28 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 4 dB 29 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 30 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 31 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB
154. dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 71 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 72 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 73 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 74 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 82 0 4 dB 75 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 76 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 77 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 78 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 79 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 80 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 82 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 83 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 84 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 85 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 86 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 87 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Linear Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 93 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 94 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 95 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 96 2 0 0 064 Chapter 3 435 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nand 4 Maximum SET 20 2 0 97 2 0 0 063 Linear Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 98 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 99 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 100 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 101 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 102 2 0 0 063 Zero Span Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 36 dB 103 0 36 d
155. dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 0 5 dB 20 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 21 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response 22 0 5 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 0 5 dB 23 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 24 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response 25 0 5 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 0 5 dB 26 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 27 1 0 dB 0 11 dB 576 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date rae aoe Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty ac Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response 28 1 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 1 5 dB 29 0 39 dB Peak to Peak Response 30 2 6 dB 0 39 dB ac Coupled Band 2 6 7 GHz to 13 2 GHz Maximum Response 31 2 0 dB 0 40 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 32 0 40 dB Peak to Peak Response 33 3 6 dB 0 40 dB ac Coupled Band 3 13 2 GHz to 26 5 GHz Maximum Response 34 2 0 dB 0 59 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 35 0 59 dB Peak to Peak Response 36 3 6 dB 0 59 dB 0 to 55 C Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1
156. dB 120 kHz 0 3 dB 6 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 300 kHz 0 3 dB 7 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1 MHz 0 3 dB 8 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 MHz 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 5 MHz 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 076 dB 300 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 200 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 13 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 14 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 15 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 462 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date ee PaE Results E Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 3 Hz Option 1DR and 0 3 dB 16 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1D5 only Firmware Revision A 08 00 or later 1Hz Option 1DR and 0 3 dB 17 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1D5 only Firmware Revision A 08 00 or later 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Log Preamp Off 0 34 dB 1 0 34 dB 0 09 dB Lin Preamp Off 0 34 dB 2 0 34 dB 0 09 dB Log Preamp On 0 37 dB 3 0 37 dB 0 09 dB Option 1DS only Lin Preamp On 0 37 dB 4 0 37 dB 0 09 dB Option 1DS only 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 0 dBm Reference Level 0 dBm input 0 54 dB 1 0 54 dB 0 234 dB 10 dBm inpu
157. dB 120 kHz 0 3 dB 6 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 300 kHz 0 3 dB 7 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1 MHz 0 3 dB 8 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 MHz 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 5 MHz 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 076 dB 300 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 200 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 13 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 14 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 15 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 Hz Option 1DR and 0 3 dB 16 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1D5 only Firmware Revision A 08 00 or later 1Hz Option 1DR and 0 3 dB 17 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1D5 only Firmware Revision A 08 00 or later 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Log Preamp Off 0 34 dB 1 0 34 dB 0 09 dB Lin Preamp Off 0 34 dB 2 0 34 dB 0 09 dB Log Preamp On 0 37 dB 3 0 37 dB 0 09 dB Option 1DS only Lin Preamp On 0 37 dB 4 0 37 dB 0 09 dB Option 1DS only 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 508 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ond 4 Maximum anita an 0 dBm Reference Level 0 dBm input 0 54 dB 1 0 54 dB 0 234 dB 10 dBm input 0 54 dB 2 0 54 dB 0 115 dB 20 dBm input 0 54
158. dB 23 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 24 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 25 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 432 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum raad 4 Maximum e 20 0 4 dB 26 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 27 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 28 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 82 0 4 dB 29 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 30 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 31 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 32 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 33 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 34 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 35 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 36 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 37 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 38 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 39 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 40 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 41 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 34 dB 43 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 44 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 45 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 46 0 46 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 47 0 50 dB 0 078 dB Chapter 3 433 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E44
159. dB 48 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 49 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 62 dB 50 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 51 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 70 dB 52 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB 53 0 74 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 78 dB 54 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 55 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 56 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB 57 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 58 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 98 dB 59 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 60 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 76 1 06 dB 61 1 06 dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 62 1 10 dB 0 089 dB 622 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum anit 84 1 14 dB 63 1 14 dB 0 086 dB 88 1 18 dB 64 1 18 dB 0 085 dB 92 1 22 dB 65 1 22 dB 0 100 dB 96 1 26 dB 66 1 26 dB 0 099 dB 98 1 28 dB 67 1 28 dB 0 098 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 68 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 69 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 70 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 71 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 72 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 73 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 74 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 32
160. dB fixed attenuator 214 Chapter 2 NOTE Table 2 57 Performance Verification Tests 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B 75 Q inputs Connect the reference sensor to the power splitter and attenuator using the minimum loss pad 6 Set the source frequency to 100 kHz and amplitude to 6 dBm 75 Q inputs Set the source frequency to 1 MHz and amplitude to 12 dBm 7 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 20 dBm 0 1 dB 8 Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 57 9 Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2 57 10 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source frequency 11 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 20 dBm 0 1 dB 12 Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 57 13 Repeat step 9 through step 12 for each frequency in Table 2 57 14 For each entry in Table 2 57 calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as follows Splitter Tracking Error Channel A Power Channel B Power For example if Channel A Power is 20 3 dBm and Channel B power is 0 23 dBm the splitter tracking error is 20 07 dB Tracking errors are nominally 25 7 dB when using the minimum loss pad Source Splitter Characterization Power Meter Reading Splitter Frequency Trac
161. dB step attenuator to 50 dB Refer to the Agilent 11713A attenuator switch driver manual for information on manually controlling a programmable step attenuator 9 Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer 10 Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator until the marker amplitude of the analyzer reads 57 dBm 0 1 dB 75 Q Input only Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator until the marker of the analyzer reads 8 2 dBmV 0 1 dB NOTE Do not adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator after the reference is established 11 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Marker Delta Table 2 19 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Worksheet Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 Analyzer Analyzer Total Attenu Marker Test y Reference ation Ideal Delta Record Internal Nominal Level Error Marker Reading Entry Attenu i Attenu e Setting l Delta Switching ation ation Setting 50 W Input Setting Reading Error 75 W Input dB dB dB 10 dB 55 dBm 55 dB 0 0 dB 0 Ref 6 2 dBmV 0 dB 65 dBm 65 dB 10 dB 1 16 2 dBmV 5 dB 60 dBm 60 dB 5 dB 2 11 2 dBmV 15 dB 50 dBm 50 dB 5 dB 3 1 2 dBmV 20 dB 45dBm 3 8 45 dB 10 dB 4 dBmV 25 dB 40dBm 8 8 40 dB 15 dB 5 dBmV 30 dB 35 dBm 35 dB 20 dB 6 13 8 dBmV 104 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test
162. dBm 114 dBm 131 dBm 131 dBm 135 dBm 133 dBm 131 dBm 134 dBm 134 dBm 138 dBm 136 dBm 133 dBm 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB Chapter 3 445 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ened 4 Maximum SEET E 50 Q 10 Hz RBW Preamp On 400 kHz 16 150 dBm 1 23 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz 17 150 dBm 1 23 dB 10 MHz to 500 MHz 18 154 dBm 1 23 dB 500 MHz to 1 GHz 19 152 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz 20 150 dBm 1 23 dB 75 Q 1 kHz RBW Preamp Off 1 MHz to 10 MHz 21 64 dBmV 1 23 dB 10 MHz to 500 MHz 22 66 dBmV 1 23 dB 500 MHz to 1 GHz 23 60 dBmV 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz 24 56 dBmV 1 23 dB 75 Q 1 kHz RBW Preamp On 1 MHz to 10 MHz 25 80 dBmV 1 23 dB 10 MHz to 500 MHz 26 81 dBmV 1 23 dB 500 MHz to 1 GHz 27 81 dBmV 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz 28 75 dBmV 1 23 dB 75 Q 10 Hz RBW Preamp Off 1 MHz to 10 MHz 29 83 dBmV 1 23 dB 10 MHz to 500 MHz 30 85 dBmV 1 23 dB 500 MHz to 1 GHz 31 79 dBmV 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz 32 75 dBmV 1 23 dB 75 Q 10 Hz RBW Preamp On 446 Chapter 3
163. dBm dB dB 53 0 05 150 30 0 300 10 0 10 0 0 1 50 004 0 054 1 0 0 0302 0 030 10 0 10 0 05 2 1403 1 40 150 30 0 300 10 0 10 0 0 3 2503 2 50 1505 30 0 300 10 0 10 0 0 gt 4 a Agilent E4401B and E4402B with Option 1DR only b Agilent E4402B and E4403B only 8 Repeat step 3 through step 7 for each of the settings listed in Table 2 77 The test at 50 MHz with a span of 1 kHz is only for the E4401B and E4402B with Option 1DR Disconnect the power sensor from the directional bridge and connect the directional bridge to the input of the analyzer using an adapter Do not use a cable 75 Q Input only Use a 75 Q adapter Type N m to BNC m and a mechanical adapter Type N m 50 Q to Type N f 75 Q 292 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 33 Gain Compression Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B 10 Set the synthesized sweeper amplitude Off 11 Set the synthesized signal generator amplitude to 24 dBm 12 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz or as indicated in Table 2 78 SPAN 150 kHz or as indicated in Table 2 78 AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 10 dBm Attenuation 0 dB AMPLITUDE Scale Div 10 dB BW Avg Res BW 30 kHz or as indicated in Tab
164. dBm RF Off Enter the power sensor calibration factor for the signal generator Chapter 2 257 CAUTION Performance Verification Tests 30 Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B frequency into the power meter 7 Adjust the amplitude of the signal generator until the power meter reads 12 dBm 0 1 dB 75 Q Input only The power measured at the output of the 50 Q directional bridge by the 75 Q power sensor is the equivalent power seen by the 75 Q analyzer 8 Disconnect the power sensor from the directional bridge Connect the directional bridge directly to the analyzer input using an adapter do not use a cable 75 Q Input only Use a 50 Q to 75 Q mechanical adapter and a 75 Q Type N m to BNC m adapter Support the directional bridge and low pass filter to minimize stress on the analyzer input connector 9 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer center frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test 1 in Table 2 69 Then set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY CF Step 50 kHz Man SPAN 20 kHz AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 5 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 10 dBm 75 Q Input only AMPLITUDE Attenuation 5 dB Man 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB Man 75 Q Input only BW Avg 1 kHz Man BW Avg Video B
165. entry in Table 2 40 calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as follows Splitter Tracking Error Channel A Power Channel B Power For example if Channel A Power is 10 05 dBm and Channel B Power is 10 23 dBm the Splitter Tracking Error is 0 18 dB Tracking errors are nominally 5 7 dB when using the minimum loss pad 164 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B Table 2 40 Source Splitter Characterization Power Meter Reading Splitter Source Tracking Power Channel A Channel B Error Setting dBm dBm dB dBm Frequency 100 kHz 500 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 50 MHz 75 MHz 175 MHz 275 MHz 375 MHz 475 MHz 575 MHz 675 MHz 775 MHz 825 MHz 875 MHz 925 MHz 975 MHz 1025 MHz 1075 MHz 1175 MHz 1275 MHz 1375 MHz 1500 MHz a These values do not apply to analyzers with 75 Q inputs Option 1DP Chapter 2 165 Performance Verification Tests 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B Measuring Frequency Response 100 kHz to 1 5 GHz 1 Refer to Figure 2 27 Remove the reference sensor Channel A sensor from the power splitter Connect the power splitter to the analyzer 50 Input using an adapter Do not use a cable Figure 2 27 Frequency Response Test Setup 100 kHz to 1 5 GHz S
166. following Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 8 On the analyzer press the following FREQUENCY Center Freq 6 2 GHz 9 See Figure 2 50 Remove the 4 4 GHz low pass filters and connect 288 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B the synthesized sweeper output directly to the power splitter input 10 On the analyzer press the following Peak Search or Search AMPLITUDE Presel Center 11 Reinstall the filters between the synthesized sweeper and the power splitter 12 On the analyzer press the following AMPLITUDE Ref Level 40 dBm BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz Man 13 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average 10 Hz Wait until VAvg 10 is displayed along the left side of the display 14 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search The marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reading is the second harmonic suppression 15 If the marker does not appear to be on a signal do the following a Press Marker Select Marker 2 b Compare the marker 2 Mkr2 and the 6 2 GHz Noise Level recorded in Table 2 76 c If the difference between marker 2 Mkr2 and the 6 2 GHz Noise Level recorded in Table 2 76 is less than 2 dB check the box on the performance verification test record that the 3 1 GHz SHI test was noise limited 16 If the measurement is not noise limited calculate the 3 1 GHz Second Harmonic Intercept SHI using the second harmonic suppress
167. for Option BAB Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 f Procedure This performance test consists of three parts Part 1 Splitter Attenuator Characterization Part 2 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp Off Part 3 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp On Option 1DS Parts 1 and 2 should be performed on all ESA Series Spectrum Analyzers Part 3 should be performed only on ESA E Series Spectrum Analyzers equipped with Option 1DS Preamplifier 136 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Part 1 Splitter Attenuator Characterization Figure 2 19 Power Splitter Attenuator Characterization Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR RF Output Reference Power Sensor POWER R 20 dB Fixed Attenuator a ChannelA S Power Splitter Type N Cable z ek ie B Buried air Power Sensor WI710c 1 Refer to Figure 2 19 Connect one RF power sensor to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Connect the other RF power sensor to Channel B of the power meter This will be the buried sensor 2 Zero and calibrate both power sensors 3 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the reference sensor s reference calibration factor 4 On the power meter set the Channel B calibration factor to 100 Do not change this calibration factor during this test 5 Connect the eq
168. kHz SPAN 10 kHz AMPLITUDE 5 dBm BW 1 kHz 5 Disconnect the Type N cable from between the analyzer RF INPUT and the tracking generator RF OUT Refer to Figure 2 66 to connect the Type N cable from the analyzer RF OUT to the input of the microwave analyzer The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer the steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer Perform step 6 and step 7 for each measurement value in Table 2 100 6 Set the analyzer under test center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 100 Similarly set the microwave analyzer frequency and step size to match the analyzer under test center frequency Press Single on the analyzer under test 7 On the microwave analyzer a 362 Press MKR SIG TRK On Wait for the signal to be displayed at center screen Press PEAK SEARCH MKR SIG TRK Off MARKER DELTA Press FREQUENCY and step up key to tune to the second harmonic Press PEAK SEARCH and record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 100 as the 2nd Harmonic Level for the appropriate Tracking Generator Output Frequency Perform this step only if the Tracking Generator Output Frequency is lt 900 MHz Press FREQUENCY and step up key to tune to the third harmonic Press PEAK SEARCH Record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 100 as the 3rd Harmonic Level for the appropriate Tracking Generator Output Frequency Chapter 2 Table 2 1
169. maintenance contract it will be repaired under the terms of the warranty or plan the warranty is at the front of this manual e Ifthe analyzer is no longer under warranty or is not covered by an Agilent Technologies maintenance plan Agilent Technologies will notify you of the cost of the repair after examining the instrument See How to Call Agilent Technologies and How to Return Your Analyzer for Service for more information WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside the analyzer Refer servicing to qualified personnel To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers 636 Chapter 4 If You Have a Problem Before You Call Agilent Technologies Before You Call Agilent Technologies Check the Basics A problem can often be resolved by repeating the procedure you were following when the problem occurred Before calling Agilent Technologies or returning the analyzer for service please make the following checks d Check the line fuse d Is there power at the receptacle OW Is the analyzer turned on Make sure the fan is running which indicates that the power supply is on Ifthe display is dark or dim press the upper Viewing Angle key in the upper left corner of the front panel If the display is too bright adjust the lower Viewing Angle key in the upper left corner of the front panel m If other equipment cables and connectors are being used with your Agilent ESA Series Spectrum Analyzer make sure t
170. microwave analyzer The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least 5 minutes before proceeding Complete a front panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by performing the following steps o p a p G 09 mh oO Preset the microwave analyzer Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Q Input Press CAL REALIGN LO amp IF Set FREQUENCY 300 MHz Set SPAN 20 MHz Set AMPLITUDE 10 dBm Press PEAK SEARCH Press CAL REF LVL ADJ and use the ff arrows to adjust the DAC value to a marker amplitude reading of 10 dBm Press STORE REF LVL Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and 50 Q Input 3 Press Preset on the analyzer under test Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 4 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 10 MHz SPAN Zero Span BW Avg 10 kHz Source Amplitude On Chapter 2 357 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 45 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Source Amplitude On 0 dBm Option 1DN Source Amplitude On 42 76 dBmV Option 1DQ Single 5 Set the microwave analyzer controls as follows FREQUENCY 10 MHz FREQUENCY CF STEP 10 MHz SPAN 10 kHz AMPLITUDE 5 dBm Option 1DN AMPLITUDE 0 dBm Option 1DQ BW 1 kHz 6 Refer to Figure 2 65 to connect the Type N cable from the spectrum analyzer RF OUT to the input of the micro
171. most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2 97 and Table 2 98 for frequencies gt 1 MHz and lt 10 MHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 4 of the performance verification test record 5 Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2 97 for frequencies gt 10 MHz and lt 1 5 GHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 5 of the performance verification test record 6 Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2 97 for frequencies gt 10 MHz and lt 1 5 GHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 6 of the performance verification test record 7 Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2 97 for frequencies gt 1 5 GHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 7 of the performance verification test record 8 Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2 97 for frequencies gt 1 5 GHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 8 of the performance verification test record Chapter 2 355 CAUTION NOTE Performance Verification Tests 45 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ 45 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ The measurement for tracking generator harmonic spurious outputs determines the maximum level of tracking generator harmonics The tracking generator output is connected to the input of a microwave analyzer then tuned to several diff
172. number in Table 2 55 as the Maximum Response for Band OB 13 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 55 as the Minimum Response for Band OB 14 For Band OB in Table 2 55 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 15 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 3 0 GHz and 6 7 GHz Record this number in Table 2 55 as the Maximum Response for Band 1 16 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 3 0 GHz and 6 7 GHz Record this number in Table 2 55 as the Minimum Response for Band 1 17 For Band 1 in Table 2 55 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 18 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 6 7 GHz and 13 2 GHz Record this number in Table 2 55 as the Maximum Response for Band 2 19 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 6 7 GHz and 13 2 GHz Record this number in Table 2 55 as the Minimum Response for Band 2 Chapter 2 209 Performance Ve
173. obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 20 dBm 0 1 dB 12 Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 60 13 Repeat step 9 through step 12 for frequencies up through 10 MHz 14 Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper 222 Chapter 2 Table 2 60 Performance Verification Tests 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B 15 Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to 10 MHz and the amplitude to 6 dBm 16 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 20 dBm 0 1 dB 17 Record both Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 60 18 Repeat step 9 through step 12 for each remaining frequency in Table 2 60 19 For each entry in Table 2 60 calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as follows Splitter Tracking Error Channel A Power Channel B Power For example if Channel A Power is 20 3 dBm and Channel B power is 0 23 dBm the splitter tracking error is 20 07 dB Source Splitter Characterization Power Meter Reading Splitter Frequency Tracking Channel A Channel B Error 1 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 50 MHz 75 MHz 175 MHz 275 MHz 375 MHz 475 MHz 575 MHz 675 MHz 775 MHz 825 MHz 875 MHz 925 MHz Chapter 2 223 Performance Verification Tests 26 Frequency Response Preamp
174. or Search Marker Mkr gt CF Marker Delta Set the analyzer span and resolution bandwidth according to Table 2 28 Press Peak Search or Search Marker Mkr CF Peak Search or Search then record the marker delta amplitude reading in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 28 Repeat step 4 and step 5 for each of the remaining resolution bandwidth and span settings listed in Table 2 28 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Marker Delta Analyzer Settings Amplitude Reading RES BW SPAN Test Record Entry 1 kHz 5 kHz 0 Ref 3 kHz 10 kHz 1 9 kHz 50 kHz 2 10 kHz 50 kHz 3 30 kHz 100 kHz 4 100 kHz 500 kHz 5 120 kHz 500 kHz 6 300 kHz 1 MHz 7 126 Chapter 2 Table 2 28 Table 2 29 Performance Verification Tests 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Marker Delta Analyzer Settings Amplitude Reading RES BW SPAN Test Record Entry 1 MHz 5 MHz 8 3 MHz 10 MHz 9 5 MHz 25 MHz 10 a These Res BW Settings must be entered from the keypad they cannot be accessed from the step keys or knob 7 If you are testing an analyzer equipped with Option 1DR press FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 10 kHz and continue with step 8 If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DR stop here 8 Set the resolution bandwidth and span according to Table 2 29
175. pad will be nominally 15 7 dB 10 Proceed to Part 2 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp Off Part 2 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp Off Figure 2 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR SPECTRUM ANALYZER RF Output TX Minimum t Loss Pad L Type N Cable ia Power Splitter Channel B al Buried Power Sensor 75 ohm Input Only wl79d 1 On the synthesized signal generator set the controls as follows Chapter 2 131 Performance Verification Tests 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4401B and E4411B FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 1 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 2 3 dBm 75 Q Input only RF ON AM OFF FM OFF 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 3 Press System Alignments Align Now All Wait for the auto alignment to finish Press System Alignments Auto Align Off 4 Refer to Figure 2 18 Disconnect the reference sensor from the fixed attenuator Connect the fixed attenuator or minimum loss pad to the input of the analyzer using an adapter Do not use a cable 75Q Input Disconnect the reference sensor from the minimum loss pad Connect the minimum loss pad to the input of the analyzer using an adapter do not use a cable 5 Calculate the ideal buried sensor reading by subtracting the Tracking Error recorded in step 9 of Part 1 from the ideal input leve
176. power reading in Table 2 110 as the current Channel B reading 16 Trigger a sweep on the analyzer 400 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH 17 Perform a peak search on the analyzer Manually press Search 18 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 110 as marker Mkr1 Amptd 19 Repeat step 12 through step 18 for each frequency in Table 2 110 20 Copy the splitter tracking errors from Table 2 108 into Table 2 110 For Tests 1 6 use the Preamp Off values For Test 7 use the Preamp On values 21 Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2 110 as follows Flatness Error Mkr1 Amptd Current Channel B Splitter Tracking Error For example if marker Mkr1 Amptd is 10 32 dBm Current Channel B is 10 2 and Splitter Tracking Error is 0 18 dB Flatness Error would be 0 30 dB 22 Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz Ref Amptd 50 MHz Ref Amptd 23 Calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 110 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd For example if Flatness Error is 30 0 dB 50 MHz Ref Amptd is 0 15 dB and setup change error is 0 19 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 45 dB 24 Repeat step 2 through step 23 of Part 2 using the attenuation and resolution bandwidth settings as indicated in Table 2 109 for Tests 2 6 25 I
177. press the following keys AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB SPAN 500 Hz BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz BW Avg Video BW 1 Hz 12 On the analyzer press Single Peak Search or Search and record the amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd 10 Hz RBW Meas Amptd 10 Hz RBW dB 13 Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the Meas Amptd in step 12 from the Ref Amptd in step 4 If the calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0 05 dB or less than 0 05 dB record the Ref Lvl Offset value below Otherwise enter 0 Ref Lvl Offset 10 Hz RBW Ref Amptd Meas Amptd 10 Hz RBW Ref Lvl Offset 10 Hz RBW dB 14 On the analyzer press Input Amptd Ref Out Off then AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst and enter the value recorded in step 8 15 Connect the 50 Q termination to the analyzer input as shown in Figure 2 55 16 Disconnect the BNC cable and adapter from the AMPTD REF OUT and the 50 Q Input 318 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4404B and E4405B 17 If the analyzer has Option 1DN 50 Q tracking generator do the following a On the analyzer press BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz b Press Source Amplitude 0 dBm c Connect a 50 termination to the RF OUT 50 Q Measurement Sequence The following model specific DANL Measurement Sequence tables list the procedures to be performed and the parameters to be used in each procedure Also listed in the tables are test r
178. recorded as 0 75 dB a measured value of 0 25 dB is recorded as 0 25 dB If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B without Option UKB make all entries in the dc coupled column 15 Repeat step 10 through step 14 for frequencies up through 6 699 GHz in Table 2 52 On the analyzer pressing FREQUENCY T will allow you to step through most of the frequencies Similarly on the synthesized sweeper pressing CW T will allow you to step through most of the frequencies 16 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4404B continue with the next step Otherwise continue with step 20 17 On the analyzer press Input Output or Input Coupling AC This sets the analyzer to ac coupled mode 18 Repeat step 4 through step 15 making entries in the ac Coupled column of Table 2 52 19 Continue with Agilent E4404B E4405B Test Results for an Agilent E4404B only The following steps apply to the Agilent E4405B E4407B and E4408B only 20 Set the synthesized sweeper FREQ STEP to 400 MHz Set the analyzer center frequency step size to 400 MHz by manually pressing FREQUENCY CF Step 400 MHz 21 Repeat step 10 through step 14 for frequencies up through 13 199 GHz in Table 2 52 22 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4405B continue with the next step If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B or E4408B continue with step 27 23 On the analyzer press Input Output or Input Coupling AC This sets the analyzer to ac coupled mode 24 Repeat step 4 t
179. softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Stop Freq 3 GHz 3 Press PRESET on the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows CW 2700 MHz POWER LEVEL 5 dBm 4 On the synthesized signal generator set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 300 MHz AMPLITUDE 0 dBm Chapter 2 59 Performance Verification Tests 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Figure 2 6 Frequency Span Readout Accuracy Test Setup SYNTHESIZED eee SIGNAL z Reference 10 MHz SYNTHESIZED GENERATOR Output Reference SWEEPER SPECTRUM ANALYZER Input noone ooooono GGOGG 0 0o RF Output Type N Cable ADAPTER Type N Cable 75Q Input Only wl75a 5 Adjust the analyzer center frequency if necessary to place the lower frequency on the second vertical graticule line one division from the left most graticule line 6 On the analyzer press Single Wait for the completion of a new sweep then press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker Delta Peak Search or Search Next Peak NOTE The two markers should be on the signals near the second and tenth vertical graticule lines the first graticule line is the left most 7 If necessary continue pressing Next Peak until the active marker is on the right most signal 2700 MHz 8 Record the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency reading as
180. the 21 GHz analyzer center frequency Table 2 68 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Analyzer Synthesized minor 0 Entry Bend Frequency Frequency ag aa g GHz MHz Amplitude 0 2 0 2042 88 20 1 2 0 2642 82 20 2 2 0 1820 8 20 3 2 0 278 5P 20 4 Note The following data applies only to the Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 0 2 0 5600 0 10 5 2 0 62 42 8 10 6 1 4 0 4042 82 20 7 4 0 4642 82 20 8 4 0 3742 9P 20 9 4 0 2242 8 10 10 Note The following data applies only to the Agilent E4405B E4407B and E4408B 2 9 0 9042 82 20 11 9 0 9642 82 20 12 9 0 4982 1 20 13 9 0 0949 80 10 14 Note The following data applies only to the Agilent E4407B and E4408B 3 15 0 15042 82 20 15 Chapter 2 253 Performance Verification Tests 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Table 2 68 Other Input Related Spurious Responses analyzer Synthesized mixer Entry Band Frequency Frequency pn a i GHz MHz Amplitude 15 0 15642 82 20 16 15 0 18830 35 20 17 15 0 4151 75 10 18 4 21 0 21042 83 20 19 21 0 21642 82 20 20 21 0 21342 20 21 21 0 5008 95 10 22 a Image response b Multiple response c Out of band response 254 Chapter 2 Performance V
181. the output of the directional bridge to the power sensor 41 Repeat step 4 through step 29 using information and entries for TOI Test 3 in Table 2 74 and Table 2 75 42 On the analyzer press System Alignments Auto Align All 43 Part 1 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion is complete Continue with Part 2 Second Harmonic Distortion 278 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Part 2 Second Harmonic Distortion 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter and microwave power sensor Enter the power sensor 300 MHz calibration factor into the power meter Measuring the Noise Level at 6 2 GHz 2 Remove any cables or adapters from the analyzer Input 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 6 2 GHz SPAN 0 Hz AMPLITUDE Ref Level 40 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz Video BW 30 Hz Sweep Sweep time 5 s 4 Wait until VAvg 10 is displayed along the left side of the display 5 Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude reading as the 6 2 GHz Noise Level in Table 2 76 Measuring 300 MHz Frequency Response Error 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 300 MHz SPAN 10 MHz 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 50 with the
182. the power meter reading at 6 2 GHz from the power meter reading at 3 1 GHz Record this difference as the 3 1 GHz Frequency Response Error in Table 2 76 For example if the power meter reading at 6 2 GHz is 6 05 dBm and the power meter reading at 3 1 GHz is 7 25 dBm the 3 1 GHz Frequency Response Error would Chapter 2 283 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B be 1 2 dB 1 2 dB 7 25 dBm 6 05 dBm Table 2 76 Second Harmonic Distortion Worksheet Description Measurement 6 2 GHz Noise Level dBm Power Meter Reading at 300 MHz dBm Power Meter Reading at 600 MHz dBm 300 MHz Frequency Response Error FRE dB Power Meter Reading at 900 MHz dBm Power Meter Reading at 1 8 GHz dBm 900 MHz Frequency Response Error FRE dB Power Meter Reading at 1 55 GHz dBm Power Meter Reading at 3 1 GHz dBm 1 55 GHz Frequency Response Error FRE dB Power Meter Reading at 3 1 GHz dBm Power Meter Reading at 6 2 GHz dBm 3 1 GHz Frequency Response Error FRE dB Measuring 300 MHz Second Harmonic Distortion 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 50 using the 300 MHz Low Pass Filter 2 On the synthesized sweeper press the following CW 300 MHz POWER LEVEL 10 dBm 3 Enter the power sensor 300 MHz calibration factor into the power meter 4 On the analyzer press the follow
183. to the power sweep accuracy The related adjustments for this performance test are Tracking Generator ALC Calibration and Tracking Generator Frequency Slope Equipment Required Power meter compatible with power sensor RF power sensor 50 Q Additional Equipment for Option 1DQ Power sensor 75 Q Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Adapter Type N f 75 Q to Type N m 50 Q Procedure Use only 75 Q cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or damage to the connectors will occur For Agilent E4411B analyzers this test must be performed at 20 to 30 C 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN Zero Span AMPLITUDE 0 dBm Option 1DN AMPLITUDE 42 76 dBmV Option 1DQ Source Amplitude On 0 dBm Option 1DN Chapter 2 335 Figure 2 59 Performance Verification Tests 41 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Source Amplitude On 42 76 dBmV Option 1DQ Source Attenuation 0 dB Single 2 Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual Enter the 50 MHz Cal Factor of the power sensor into the power meter 3 Connect the 50 Q power sensor to the RF OUT as shown in Figure 2 59
184. value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 11 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 64 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record the number in Table 2 65 as the Maximum Response for Band OB 12 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 64 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record the number in Table 2 65 as the Minimum Response for Band OB 13 For Band OB in Table 2 65 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 14 Transfer the values entered in Table 2 65 to the test record in this guide Chapter 2 241 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B 15 The frequency response preamp on test is now complete Table 2 65 Frequency Response Results dc Coupled Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band Test Test Test an lR an e an Reana 0 1 2 3 0A 4 5 6 0B 7 8 9 16 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 64 Record the number in Table 2 66 as the Maximum Response for Band 0 17 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 64 Record the number in Table 2
185. value as the Maximum Gate Delay in Table 2 106 13 Clear all current oscilloscope measurements Click on Measure Clear and All Measurements 14 Adjust the oscilloscope horizontal position to center the pulse on Channel 2 on the display Switching the trigger source to channel 2 will help with the measurement 15 Activate the pulse width measurement function for channel 2 of the oscilloscope Click on Measure Time and click on width Set the Source to be channel 2 and click OK 16 Record the width 2 mean value in Table 2 106 as the 1 us Gate Length 17 On the analyzer press Sweep Sweep Time 150 ms Sweep Gate Setup or Gate Edge Setup or Edge Gate Gate Delay 10ms Sweep Gate Setup Edge Setup or Edge Gate Gate Length 65 ms 18 Set the universal counter controls as follows Function Pos Width 1 Gate Time 0 1s Auto Trigger On Channel 1 Coupling DC Impedance 1 MQ X10 Atten Off 100 kHz Filter Off Common 1 On 19 Record the universal counter readout value as the 65ms Gate Length in Table 2 106 382 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 Table 2 106 Gate Delay and Gate Length Accuracy Worksheet Description Value Test Record Entry Minimum Gate Delay 1 Maximum Gate Delay 2 1 us Gate Length 3 65 ms Gate Length 4 Chapter 2 383 Performance Ver
186. 0 048 dB 5 MHz 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 076 dB 300 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 200 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 13 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 14 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 15 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 Hz Option 1DR and 0 3 dB 16 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1D5 only Firmware Revision A 08 00 or later 1Hz Option 1DR and 0 3 dB 17 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1D5 only Firmware Revision A 08 00 or later 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Log Preamp Off 0 34 dB 1 0 34 dB 0 09 dB Lin Preamp Off 0 34 dB 2 0 34 dB 0 09 dB Log Preamp On 0 37 dB 3 0 37 dB 0 09 dB Option 1DS only Lin Preamp On 0 37 dB 4 0 37 dB 0 09 dB Option 1DS only 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 0 dBm Reference Level 0 dBm input 0 54 dB 1 0 54 dB 0 234 dB Chapter 3 539 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aa d Maximum eaea 10 dBm input 0 54 dB 2 0 54 dB 0 115 dB 20 dBm input 0 54 dB 3 0 54 dB 0 110 dB 30 dBm input 0 54 dB 4 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 5 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 6 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 20 dBm Ref
187. 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 70 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 71 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 72 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 73 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 74 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 4 dB 75 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 76 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 77 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 78 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 79 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 80 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 82 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 83 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 84 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 12 0 4 dB 85 0 4 dB 0 084 dB Chapter 3 503 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum aaaea 76 0 4 dB 86 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 87 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Linear Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 93 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 941 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 95 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 96 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 97 2 0 0 063 Linear Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 98 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 99 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 100 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 101 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 102 2 0 0 063 Zero Span Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Leve
188. 0 081 dB 44 0 96 dB 113 0 96 dB 0 077 dB 48 1 02 dB 114 1 02 dB 0 076 dB 52 1 08 dB 115 1 08 dB 0 080 dB 56 1 14 dB 116 1 14 dB 0 078 dB 60 1 20 dB 117 1 20 dB 0 084 dB 64 1 5 dB 118 1 5 dB 0 081 dB 68 1 5 dB 119 1 5 dB 0 080 dB 70 1 5 dB 120 1 5 dB 0 084 dB 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Input Attenuation Setting 0 dB 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 101 dB 5 dB 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 104 dB 15 dB 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 102 dB 20 dB 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 098 dB 25 dB 0 35 dB 5 0 35 dB 0 098 dB 30 dB 0 40 dB 6 0 40 dB 0 096 dB 35 dB 0 45 dB 7 0 45 dB 0 099 dB 40 dB 0 50 dB 8 0 50 dB 0 096 dB 45 dB 0 55 dB 9 0 55 dB 0 099 dB 50 dB 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 095 dB 55 dB 0 65 dB 11 0 65 dB 0 099 dB 606 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum aa 60 dB 0 70 dB a2 0 70 dB 0 100 dB 65 dB 0 75 dB 13 0 75 dB 0 111 dB 15 Reference Level Accuracy Log Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5
189. 0 54 dB 6 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 7 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 62 dB 8 _ 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 9 7 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 70 dB 10 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB aD 0 74 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 78 dB 191 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 13 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 14 _ 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB a5 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 16 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 98 dB aD 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 18 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 76 1 06 dB 19 1 06 dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 20 z 1 10 dB 0 089 dB Chapter 3 601 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum vand 4 Maximum ir 84 1 14 dB 21 1 14 dB 0 086 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 22 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 23 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 24 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 25 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 26 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 27 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 28 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 4 dB 29 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 30 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 31 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 32 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 33 0 4 dB 0 076 dB
190. 0 87 dB 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Option AYX only Amplitude Error 0 3 1 0 3 0 029 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Option 1DN only Absolute Amplitude 0 75 dB 1 0 75 dB 0 096 dB Accuracy Absolute Vernier Accuracy 550 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum aire 2 dB 0 5 dB 2 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 5 dB 3 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 5 dB 0 5 dB 4 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 7dB 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 9 dB 0 5 dB 8 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 5 dB 9 0 5 dB 0 008 dB Incremental Vernier Accuracy 2 dB 0 2 dB 10 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 2 dB 11 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 5 dB 0 2 dB 12 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 2 dB 13 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 7dB 0 2 dB 14 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 2 dB 15 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 9 dB 0 2 dB 16 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 2 dB 17 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Option 1DN only Positive Level Flatness 1 3 0 dB 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 2 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Positive Level Flatness
191. 0 Hz 10 Hz RBW Meas Amptd 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW dB 16 Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the Meas Amptd in step 15 from the Ref Amptd in step 5 If the calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0 05 dB or less than 0 05 dB record the Ref Lvl Offset value below Otherwise enter 0 Ref Lvl Offset 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW Ref Amptd Meas Amptd 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW Ref Lvl Offset 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW dB Chapter 2 325 Performance Verification Tests 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4407B and E4408B 17 On the analyzer press Input Amptd Ref Out Off then AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst and enter the value recorded in step 10 18 Connect the 50 Q termination to the analyzer input as shown in Figure 2 56 19 Disconnect the BNC cable and adapter from the AMPTD REF OUT and the 50 Q Input 20 If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DN 50 Q tracking generator do the following a On the analyzer press BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz b Press Source Amplitude 0 dBm c Connect a 50 termination to the RF OUT 50 Q Measurement Sequence The following model specific DANL Measurement Sequence table lists the procedures to be performed and the parameters to be used in each procedure Also listed in the table are test record entry numbers for recording the results in the performance verification test record 1 Perform all of the following steps through step 7 that apply to your analyzer using the appropri
192. 0 MHz 0 Hz 2370 MHz 1 2430 MHz 6 12 MHz 100 MHz 10MHz 79 MHz 2 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 79 kHz 3 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 800 MHz 79 MHz 4 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 800 MHz 79 kHz 5 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 1400 MHz 79 MHz 6 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 1499 MHz 79 kHz 7 81 kHz 204 Hz 7 Noise Sidebands Offset from 1 GHz signal 10 kHz 1 00 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 100 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 106 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 9 System Related Sidebands Offset from 500 MHz signal 30 kHz to 230 kHz 1 65 dBc 1 30 dB 30 kHz to 230 kHz 2 65 dBc 1 30 dB 10 Residual FM 1 kHz Res BW 1 150 Hz 21 Hz 11 Sweep Time Accuracy Sweep Time 5 ms 1 0 1 1 0 0 16 20 ms 1 0 2 1 0 0 16 100 ms 1 0 3 1 0 0 16 600 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum alain 1s 1 0 4 1 0 0 16 10s 1 0 5 1 0 0 16 12 Display Scale Fidelity Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW gt 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 34 dB 1 Es 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 2 _ 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 3 7 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 4 0 46 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 5 _ 0 50 dB 0 078 dB 24
193. 0 dB and 40 dB attenuators If using the Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator enter the calibration data for the section three 40 dB step rather than the section four 40 dB step 2 To calculate the attenuation error at other nominal attenuator settings subtract the attenuation error at the other settings from the reference attenuator error and enter the result in Column 3 of Table 2 24 through Table 2 27 Enter data into Table 2 25 and Table 2 27 if the analyzer has Option 1DR Actual Attenuator Step X dB Actual Attenuation 20 dB Actual Attenuation X dB 118 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 15 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Example for 50 dB attenuator setting Actual Attenuation 50 dB 50 08 dB Actual Attenuation 20 dB 19 85 dB Actual Attenuator Step 50 dB 19 85 dB 50 08dB 30 23dB Log Scale Analog Bandwidths 1 Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 12 dBm 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 15 Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 20 dB attenuation and the 1 dB step attenuator to 5 dB attenuation 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 20 dBm Attenuation 10 dB Scale Div 1 dB SPAN 50 k
194. 0 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz dB 18 Add the 100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz that was recorded in step 17 above to each of the Response Relative to 100 kHz entries in Table 2 51 Record the results as the Response Relative to 50 MHz in Table 2 51 Frequency Response Worksheet lt 100 kHz Frequency DVM Amplitude Response Relative to 100 kHz Response Relative to 50 MHz 100 kHz 0 dB Ref 75 kHz 50 kHz 20 kHz 9 kHz 5 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz 198 Chapter 2 Table 2 51 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Frequency Response Worksheet lt 100 kHz Response Response DVM E Frequency Amplitude Relative to Relative to p 100 kHz 50 MHz 500 Hz 200 Hz 100 Hz a These frequencies apply only to analyzers with Option UKB Chapter 2 199 Figure 2 35 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Measuring Frequency Response gt 3 GHz 1 Replace the Channel B power sensor with the microwave power sensor Zero and calibrate the power sensor and power meter in log mode Enter the 50 MHz calibration factor of the power sensor into the power meter 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 35 Frequency Response Test Setup gt 3 GHz BNC Cable 10 MHz Ref SYNTHESIZED 10 MHZ SPECTRUM Input
195. 00 Performance Verification Tests 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN L Press MKR MARKERS Off Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Response Worksheet 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator Output Frequency 2nd Harmonic Level 3rd Harmonic Level dBc dBe 9 kHz 25 kHz 100 MHz 300 MHz 900 MHz 1500 MHz N A 8 From Table 2 100 enter the 2nd Harmonic Level at 9 kHz as Test Record entry 1 and copy this value into the performance verification test record s Test Record entry 1 TG 2nd Harmonic Spurious Output dB 9 From Table 2 100 locate the most positive 2nd Harmonic Level for tracking generator frequencies of 9 kHz to 750 MHz and record this value as Test Record entry 2 and copy this value into the performance verification test record e Test Record entry 2 TG 2nd Harmonic Spurious Output dB 10 From Table 2 100 enter the 3rd Harmonic Level at 9 kHz as Test Record entry 3 and copy this value into the performance verification test record e Test Record entry 3 TG 3rd Harmonic Spurious Output dB 11 From Table 2 100 locate the most positive 3rd Harmonic Level for tracking generator frequencies of 25 kHz to 1500 MHz and record this value as Test Record entry 4 and copy this value into the performance verification test record s Test Record entry 4 TG 3rd Harmonic Spurious Output dB 12
196. 000 009 0 Hz MHz MHz 16000 MHz 20 MHz 15999 83 10 16000 17 0 Hz MHz MHz 16000 MHz 10MHz 15999 91 11 16000 09 0 Hz MHz MHz 16000 MHz 1MHz 15999 991 12 16000 009 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 20 MHz 20999 83 13 21000 17 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 10 MHz 20999 91 14 21000 09 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 1 MHz 20999 991 15 21000 009 0 Hz MHz MHz Marker Count Accuracy Note Enter results in the appropriate section below based upon the firmware revision of the analyzer Firmware Revision Prior to A 03 00 Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1499 999998 16 1500 000002 0 Hz MHz MHz Chapter 3 559 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date eA Gs ca Results E Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 1500 MHz 1MHz 1499 999998 17 1500 000002 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 999998 18 4000 000002 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 1MHz 3999 999998 19 4000 000002 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 20 MHz 8999 999997 20 9000 000003 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 1MHz 8999 999997 21 9000 000003 0 Hz MHz MHz 16000 MHz 20MHz 15999 999995 22 16000 000005 0 Hz MHz MHz 16000 MHz 1MHz 20999 999995 23 21000 000005 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 20 MHz 20999 999995 24 21000 000005 0 Hz MHz MHz
197. 01B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum eand 4 Maximum aere 24 0 54 dB 48 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 49 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 62 dB 50 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 51 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 70 dB 52 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB 53 0 74 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 78 dB 54 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 55 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 56 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB 57 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 58 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 98 dB 59 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 60 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 76 1 06 dB 61 1 06 dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 62 1 10 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 14 dB 63 1 14 dB 0 086 dB 88 1 18 dB 64 1 18 dB 0 085 dB 92 1 22 dB 65 1 22 dB 0 100 dB 96 1 26 dB 66 1 26 dB 0 099 dB 98 1 28 dB 67 1 28 dB 0 098 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 68 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 69 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 434 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum raad 4 Maximum e 12 0 4 dB 70 0 4
198. 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 47 0 50 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 54 dB 48 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 49 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 62 dB 50 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 51 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 70 dB 52 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB 53 0 74 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 78 dB 54 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 55 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 56 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB 57 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 58 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 98 dB 59 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 60 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 76 1 06 dB 61 1 06 dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 62 1 10 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 14 dB 63 1 14 dB 0 086 dB 88 1 18 dB 64 1 18 dB 0 085 dB 92 1 22 dB 65 1 22 dB 0 100 dB 96 1 26 dB 66 1 26 dB 0 099 dB 98 1 28 dB 67 1 28 dB 0 098 dB Chapter 3 533 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum noaea Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 68 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 69 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 70 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 71 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 72 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 73 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 74
199. 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 40 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 41 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Chapter 3 483 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum noaea Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 34 dB 43 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 44 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 45 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 46 0 46 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 47 0 50 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 54 dB 48 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 49 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 62 dB 50 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 51 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 70 dB 52 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB 53 0 74 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 78 dB 54 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 55 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 56 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB 57 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 58 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 98 dB 59 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 60 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 76 1 06 dB 61 1 06 dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 62 1 10 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 14 dB 63 1 14 dB 0 086 dB 88 1 18 dB 64 1 18 dB 0 085 dB 484 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record
200. 1 54 55 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Frequency Span Accuracy Noise Sidebands Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets System Related Sidebands Residual FM Sweep Time Accuracy Display Scale Fidelity Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Reference Level Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Frequency Response Frequency Response Preamp On Other Input Related Spurious Responses Spurious Responses Gain Compression Displayed Average Noise Level Residual Responses Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Tracking Generator Level Flatness Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Comms Frequency Response This test has been deleted 16 Chapter 1 Table 1 4 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Tests Calibrating Calibration Cycle Performance Test Name Calibration for Instrument Option Std 1DN 1DS 1D5 1D6 BAC AH B7E 56 This test has been deleted 57
201. 1 10 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 14 dB 21 1 14 dB 0 086 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 22 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 23 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 24 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 25 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 26 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 27 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 28 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 4 dB 29 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 30 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 82 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 33 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 84 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 35 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 36 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 37 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 38 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 39 0 4 dB 0 084 dB Chapter 3 621 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum anad 4 Maximum aa 76 0 4 dB 40 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 41 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 34 dB 43 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 44 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 45 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 46 0 46 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 47 0 50 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 54
202. 1 5 GHz 10 Hz Off 32 D Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 10 Hz On 33 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 10 Hz On 34 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 10 Hz On 35 Chapter 2 305 Performance Verification Tests 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B Table 2 83 DANL Measurement Sequence E4401B 75 Q Inputs Procedure Parameters Test Subset Procedure Start Stop Test Preamp n Freq Freq RBW State Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 10 Hz On 36 Table 2 84 DANL Measurement Sequence E4411B 75 Q Inputs Procedure Parameters Test Suset Procedure Start Stop Test Preamp Ce Freq Freq RBW State A Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 1 kHz Off 21 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 1kHz Off 22 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 1 kHz Off 23 Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5GHz 1kHz Off 24 C Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 Hz Off 29 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 100 Hz Off 30 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 100 Hz Off 31 Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 100 Hz Off 32 Measuring Displayed Average Noise Level DANL Use the following procedure for testing DANL over most frequency ranges The start and stop frequencies and test RBW 1 kHz 100 Hz or 10 Hz are specified in the DANL Measurement Sequence Table Table 2 81 Table 2 82 Table 2 83 or Table 2 84 1 Ifthe test RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and the analyzer has Option 1DN 1 5 GHz
203. 1 dB 50 dBm 0 99 dB 23 0 99 dB 0 152 dB 60 dBm 1 12 dB 24 1 12 dB gt 0 161 dB cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamp Off Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 1 58 dB 25 1 58 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 58 dB 26 1 58 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 58 dB 27 1 58 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 58 dB 28 1 58 dB 0 161 dB 85 dBm 1 58 dB 29 1 58 dB 0 152 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 1 52 dB 30 1 52 dB gt 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 52 dB 31 1 52 dB gt 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 52 dB 32 1 52 dB gt 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 52 dB 33 1 52 dB gt 0 161 dB 85 dBm 1 52 dB 34 1 52 dB gt 0 152 dB cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamp On Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude Chapter 3 477 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum aaaea 40 dBm 1 77 dB 35 1 77 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 77 dB 36 1 77 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 77 dB 37 1 77 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 77 dB 38 1 77 dB 0 161 dB 90 dBm 3 00 dB 39 3 00 dB 0 161 dB 100 dBm 3 00 dB 40 3 00 dB 0 161 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 1 86 dB 41 1 86 dB gt 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 86 dB 42 1 86 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 86 dB 43 1 86 dB gt
204. 1 kHz RBW Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW dBm 10 Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the Meas Amptd in step 9 from the Ref Amptd in step 4 If the calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0 05 dB or less than 0 05 dB record the Ref Lvl Offset value below Otherwise enter 0 Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz RBW Ref Amptd Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz RBW dB 11 If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DR continue with step 15 12 On the analyzer press the following keys AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB SPAN 500 Hz BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz E4401B BW Avg Res BW 100 Hz E4403B BW Avg Video BW 1 Hz 13 On the analyzer press Single Peak Search or Search and record the amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW Meas Amptd 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW dB 14 Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the Meas Amptd in step 13 from the Ref Amptd in step 4 If the calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0 05 dB or less than 0 05 dB record the Ref Lvl Offset value below Otherwise enter 0 Ref Lvl Offset 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW Ref Amptd Meas Amptd 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW Ref Lvl Offset 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW dB 15 On the analyzer press Input Amptd Ref Out Off then AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst and enter the value recorded in step 10 16 Connect the 50 Q termination to the analyzer input as shown in Chapter 2 311 Performance Verification Tests 36 Displayed A
205. 106 0 54 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 60 dB 107 0 60 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 66 dB 108 0 66 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 72 dB 109 0 72 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 78 dB 110 0 78 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 84 dB 111 0 84 dB 0 075 dB Chapter 3 535 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum aon 40 0 90 dB 112 0 90 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 96 dB 113 0 96 dB 0 077 dB 48 1 02 dB 114 1 02 dB 0 076 dB 52 1 08 dB 115 1 08 dB 0 080 dB 56 1 14 dB 116 1 14 dB 0 078 dB 60 1 20 dB 117 1 20 dB 0 084 dB 64 1 5 dB 118 1 5 dB 0 081 dB 68 1 5 dB 119 1 5 dB 0 080 dB 70 1 5 dB 120 1 5 dB 0 084 dB 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Input Attenuation Setting 0 dB 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 101 dB 5 dB 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 104 dB 15 dB 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 102 dB 20 dB 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 098 dB 25 dB 0 35 dB 5 0 35 dB 0 098 dB 30 dB 0 40 dB 6 0 40 dB 0 096 dB 35 dB 0 45 dB 7 0 45 dB 0 099 dB 40 dB 0 50 dB 8 0 50 dB 0 096 dB 45 dB 0 55 dB 9 0 55 dB 0 099 dB 50 dB 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 095 dB 55 dB 0 65 dB 11 0 65 dB 0 099 dB 60 dB 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 100 dB 65 dB 0 75 dB 18 0 75 dB 0 111 dB
206. 11 Calculate the Incremental Vernier Accuracy for each Source Vernier Setting by subtracting the Absolute Vernier Accuracy value in Column 3 of Table 2 94 from the Absolute Vernier Accuracy value in Column 2 Record the result in Column 4 of Table 2 94 and in the Performance Test Record as indicated by the TR entry number Example If the Absolute Vernier Accuracy for the 7 dB vernier setting is 0 23 dB TR entry 6 and the Absolute Vernier Accuracy for the 8 dB vernier setting is 0 08 dB TR entry 7 the Incremental Vernier Accuracy for the 8 dB vernier setting would be 0 15 dB 0 15 0 08 0 23 Table 2 94 Incremental Vernier Accuracy Worksheet Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Source Absolute Absolute Incremental Vernier Vernier Vernier Vernier Setting dB Accuracy dB Accuracy dB Accuracy dB 2 2 3 10 3 3 0 0 11 4 0 0 Ref 0 0 Ref 0 0 Ref 5 4 0 0 12 6 5 4 13 7 6 5 14 8 7 6 15 9 8 7 16 10 9 8 17 12 Press System 342 Alignments Auto Align All Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ This test verifies that analyzers with the tracking generator option 1DN or 1DQ meet their tracking generator level flatness specification A
207. 1490 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 1490 MHz 1 MHz 1489 999999 5 1490 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 5 Frequency Span Accuracy Span Start Freq 1500 MHz 0 Hz 1185 MHz 1 1215 MHz 3 06 MHz 100 MHz 10 MHz 79 MHz 2 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 79 kHz 3 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 800 MHz 79 MHz 4 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 800 MHz 79 kHz 5 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 1400 MHz 79 MHz 6 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 1499 MHz 79 kHz 7 81 kHz 204 Hz 7 Noise Sidebands Offset from 1 GHz signal 10 kHz 1 93 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 100 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 104 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 100 kHz 4 113 dBc Hz 2 44dB 9 System Related Sidebands 430 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ad 4 Maximum e Offset from 500 MHz signal 30 kHz to 230 kHz 1 65 dBc 1 3 dB 30 kHz to 230 kHz 2 65 dBc 1 3 dB 10 Residual FM 1 kHz Res BW 1 150 Hz 21 Hz Non Option 1D5 1 kHz Res BW 1 100 Hz 21 Hz Option 1D5 10 Hz Res BW 2 2 Hz 0 27 Hz Options 1DR and 1D5 only 11 Sweep Time Accuracy Sweep Time 5 ms 1 0 1 1 0 0 16 20 ms 1 0 2 1 0 0 16 100 ms 1 0 3 1 0 0 16 1s 1 0 4 1 0 0 16 10s 1 0 5 1 0
208. 16 dB 4 1 GHz 15 5 dBm 5 17 0 dBm 0 16 dB 4 5 GHz 15 5 dBm 6 17 0 dBm 0 16 dB 4 9 GHz 15 5 dBm 7 17 0 dBm 0 16 dB 5 3 GHz 15 5 dBm 8 17 0 dBm 0 16 dB 5 7 GHz 15 5 dBm 9 17 0 dBm 0 16 dB 5 9 GHz 15 5 dBm 10 17 0 dBm 0 16 dB 6 1 GHz 15 5 dBm 11 17 0 dBm 0 16 dB 6 5 GHz 13 0 dBm 12 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB Chapter 3 591 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum rael 4 Maximum aaaea 6 9 GHz 13 0 dBm 13 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 7 1 GHz 13 0 dBm 14 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 0 to 55 C First LO Frequency 2 9 GHz 15 0 dBm 1 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 3 3 GHz 15 0 dBm 2 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 3 7 GHz 15 0 dBm 3 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 3 9 GHz 15 0 dBm 4 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 4 1 GHz 15 0 dBm 5 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 4 5 GHz 15 0 dBm 6 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 4 9 GHz 15 0 dBm 7 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 5 3 GHz 15 0 dBm 8 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 5 7 GHz 15 0 dBm 9 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 5 9 GHz 15 0 dBm 10 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 6 1 GHz 15 0 dBm 11 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 6 5 GHz 13 0 dBm 12 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 6 9 GHz 13 0 dBm 13 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 7 1 GHz 13 0 dBm 14 17 5 dBm 0 16 dB 53 IF Input Accuracy Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the Option AYZ only ambient temperature at which the te
209. 1B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nad 4 Maximum aaaea Sweep Time 5 ms 1 0 1 1 0 0 16 20 ms 1 0 2 1 0 0 16 100 ms 1 0 3 1 0 0 16 1s 1 0 4 1 0 0 16 10s 1 0 5 1 0 0 16 12 Display Scale Fidelity Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 34 dB 1 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 2 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 3 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 4 0 46 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 5 0 50 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 54 dB 6 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 7 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 62 dB 8 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 9 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 70 dB 10 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB 11 0 74 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 78 dB 12 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 13 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 14 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB 15 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 16 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 620 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum rand 4 Maximum abn 68 0 98 dB 17 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 18 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 76 1 06 dB 19 1 06 dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 20
210. 1MHz 3999 991 6 4000 009 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 20 MHz 8999 83 MHz 7 9000 17 MHz 0 Hz 9000 MHz 10 MHz 8999 91 MHz 8 9000 09 MHz 0 Hz 9000 MHz 1MHz 8999 991 9 9000 009 0 Hz MHz MHz to A 03 00 Center Freq 1500 MHz 1500 MHz 4000 MHz 4000 MHz 9000 MHz 9000 MHz Marker Count Accuracy Firmware Revision Prior Span 20 MHz 1 MHz 20 MHz 1 MHz 20 MHz 1 MHz Marker Count Accuracy Firmware Revision A 03 00 or later Note Enter results in the appropriate section below based upon the firmware revision of the analyzer 1499 999998 MHz 1499 999998 MHz 3999 999998 MHz 3999 999998 MHz 8999 999997 MHz 8999 999997 MHz CG Q7 _ 18 Ch 20 21 1500 000002 MHz 1500 000002 MHz 4000 000002 MHz 4000 000002 MHz 9000 000003 MHz 9000 000003 MHz 0 Hz 0 Hz 0 Hz 0 Hz 0 Hz 0 Hz Chapter 3 527 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nad 4 Maximum aaaea Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1499 999999 16 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 1500 MHz 1MHz 1499 999999 17 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 999999 18 4000 000001 0 Hz
211. 2 30 into the actual total attenuation column in Table 2 31 Not all values in Table 2 30 will be required in Table 2 31 Table 2 31 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet 20 dBm Reference Level 1 dB Step 10 dB Step x Amplitude Attenuator Attenuator Total Attenuation Accuracy Nominal Measured Amplitude Amplitude Test Setting Actual Setting Actual Record Entry 0 dB 20 dB 20 dB 20 dBm 7 0 dB 30 dB 30 dB 30 dBm 8 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 40 dBm 9 0 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dBm 10 3 Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values listed in Table 2 31 aceon Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 31 Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 31 Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press Peak Search or Search Even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting the marker can still make a valid measurement e Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the measured amplitude in Table 2 31 f Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdggp ActualTotalAtten RefAtteng gp g Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 31 Measuring 40 dBm Reference Level 1 Press AMPLITUDE Ref Level 40 dBm 2 Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table 2 31 into th
212. 2 44 dB 452 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum onead 4 Maximum A Serial Prefix gt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 Non Option 1DR 10 kHz 1 90 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 104 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 110 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon Offsets whether or not Option 120 ACPR Dynamic Range Extension is installed Non Option 120 Offset from 1 GHz signal 100 kHz 1 118 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 1 MHz 2 125 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 5 MHz 3 127 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 10 MHz 4 131 dBc Hz 2 44 dB Option 120 Offset from 1 GHz signal 100 kHz 1 118 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 1 MHz 2 133 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 5 MHz 3 135 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 10 MHz 4 137 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 9 System Related Sidebands Offset from 500 MHz signal 30 kHz to 230 kHz 1 65 dBc 1 30 dB 30 kHz to 230 kHz 2 65 dBc 1 30 dB 10 Residual FM Chapter 3 453 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Desc
213. 2 GHz 21 151 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 22 149 dBm 1 23 dB 39 Residual Responses 150 kHz to 6 7 GHz 1 90 dBm 0 87 dB 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Option AYX only Amplitude Error 0 3 1 0 3 0 029 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Option 1DN only Absolute Amplitude 0 75 dB 1 0 75 dB 0 096 dB Accuracy Absolute Vernier Accuracy 2 dB 0 5 dB 2 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 5 dB 3 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 5 dB 0 5 dB 4 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 7 dB 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 9 dB 0 5 dB 8 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 5 dB 9 0 5 dB 0 008 dB Incremental Vernier Accuracy 518 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum aire 2 dB 0 2 dB 10 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 2 dB 11 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 5 dB 0 2 dB 12 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 2 dB 13 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 7dB 0 2 dB 14 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 2 dB 15 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 9 dB 0 2 dB 16 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 2 dB 17 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Option 1DN only Positive Level Fla
214. 2 If the resolution bandwidth is gt 1 kHz press SPAN 4 kHz 13 On the synthesized sweeper 2 set the RF On 14 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 15 Adjust the power level of synthesized sweeper 2 until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 05 dB 16 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY J The center frequency should now be lower than synthesized sweeper 1 by the CF Step value 17 Set the analyzer reference level to 15 dBm 18 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average 20 and wait for Vavg 20 to appear along the left side of the display 19 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 75 as the Lower Distortion Amplitude 276 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 20 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average Off 21 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY Center Freq T 7 T The center frequency should now be one CF Step value above synthesized sweeper 2 frequency 22 Set synthesized sweeper 1 CW to F2 as indicated in Table 2 74 23 Set synthesized sweeper 2 CW to F1 as indicated in Table 2 74 24 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average 20 and wait for Vavg 20 to appear along the left side of the display 25 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 75 as the Upper Distortion Amplitude 26 On the analyzer press BW
215. 3 3 0 dB 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Chapter 3 551 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date sage Ta Results s Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 4 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Positive Level Flatness 5 2 0 dB 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 6 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Positive Level Flatness 7 2 0 dB 0 142 dB gt 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 8 0 142 dB gt 1 5 GHz 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only 2nd Harmonic lt 20 kHz LL 15 dBc 2 6 dB 2nd Harmonic gt 20 kHz en 25 dBc 2 6 dB 3 Harmonic lt 20 kHz 3 __ 15 dBc 2 6 dB 3 d Harmonic gt 20 kHz LA 25 dBe 2 6 dB 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only Highest Non Harmonic 1 27 dBc 2 63 dB Spurious Output Amplitude 9 kHz to 2 GHz Highest Non Harmonic 2 23 dBc 3 14 dB Spurious Output Amplitude 2 GHz to 3 GHz 49 Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough Option 1DN only 552 Chapter 3 Table 3 10 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4405B Pe
216. 3 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 20 146 dBm 1 23 dB 1kHz RBW Preamp On 20 to 30 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 21 132 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 22 132 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 23 130 dBm 1 23 dB 10 Hz RBW Preamp On 20 to 30 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 24 151 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 25 151 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 26 149 dBm 1 23 dB 39 Residual Responses 150 kHz to 6 7 GHz 1 90 dBm 0 87 dB 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Option AYX only Amplitude Error 0 3 1 0 3 0 029 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Option 1DN only Absolute Amplitude 0 75 dB 1 0 75 dB 0 096 dB Accuracy Absolute Vernier Accuracy 2 dB 0 5 dB 2 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 5 dB 3 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 588 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aed 4 Maximum aire 5 dB 0 5 dB 4 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 7 dB 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 9 dB 0 5 dB 8 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 5 dB 9 0 5 dB 0 008 dB Incremental Vernier Accuracy 2 dB 0 2 dB 10 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 2 dB 11 0 2 dB 0
217. 310 7 MHz 30 Press Single on the analyzer and wait for a completion of a new sweep 31 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude in the performance test record as indicated in Table 2 67 Chapter 2 247 Table 2 67 Performance Verification Tests 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B Other Input Related Spurious Responses Worksheet Synthesized Sweeper CW Frequency Test Record Entry s Marker R b CW Power Level Delta egister pmp 1 542 8 MHz 10 dBm 1 2 510 7 MHz 10 dBm 2 3 1310 7 MHz 10 dBm 3 4 100 MHz 10 dBm N A a Image response b Multiple response 248 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B This test measures the ability of the analyzer to reject image multiple and out of band responses A synthesized source and the analyzer are set to the same frequency and the amplitude of the source is set to 10 dBm and 20 dBm A marker amplitude reference is set on the analyzer for each source amplitude setting The source is then tuned to several different frequencies which should generate image multiple and out of band responses At each source frequency the source amplitude is
218. 32 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 33 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 34 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 35 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 36 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 37 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 38 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 39 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 40 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 41 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level Chapter 3 565 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum rael 4 Maximum re 4 0 34 dB 43 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 44 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 45 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 46 0 46 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 47 0 50 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 54 dB 48 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 49 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 62 dB 50 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 51 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 70 dB 52 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB 53 0 74 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 78 dB 54 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 55 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 56 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB 57 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 58 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 98 dB 59 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 60 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 76 1 06 dB 61 1 06
219. 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Measuring 1 55 GHz Second Harmonic Distortion 1 Replace the 1 GHz low pass filter with the two 1 8 GHz low pass filters as shown in Figure 2 50 Two filters are necessary to reduce the second harmonics from the source to less than 100 dBc On the synthesized sweeper press the following CW 1 55 GHz POWER LEVEL 6 dBm Enter the power sensor 2 GHz calibration factor into the power meter On the analyzer press the following FREQUENCY 1 55 GHz AMPLITUDE Ref Level 0 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB Man Peak Search or Search Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter reading is 0 dBm 0 1 dB On the analyzer press the following Peak Search or Search Marker Delta FREQUENCY Center Freq 3 1 GHz See Figure 2 50 Remove the 1 8 GHz low pass filters and connect the synthesized sweeper output directly to the power splitter input On the analyzer press the following Peak Search or Search AMPLITUDE Presel Center Reinstall the filters between the synthesized sweeper and the power splitter 10 On the analyzer press the following AMPLITUDE Ref Level 40 dBm BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz Man 11 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average 10 Hz Wait until VAvg 10 is displayed along the left side of the display 12 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search The marker delta A
220. 324 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4407B and E4408B 6 If the analyzer does not have Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator installed and the minimum RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz continue with step 12 7 Ifthe analyzer has a minimum RBW of 1 kHz or has Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator installed then continue with step 8 8 On the analyzer press the following keys AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB SPAN 20 kHz BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz 9 On the analyzer press Single 10 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW dB 11 Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the Meas Amptd in step 10 from the Ref Amptd in step 5 If the calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0 05 dB or less than 0 05 dB record the Ref Lvl Offset value below Otherwise enter 0 Ref Lvl Offset kHz RBW Ref Amptd Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz RBW dB 12 If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DR continue with step 17 13 On the analyzer press the following keys AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB SPAN 500 Hz BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz E4407B BW Avg Res BW 100 Hz E4408B BW Avg Video BW 1 Hz 14 On the analyzer press Single 15 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd 10
221. 39440498 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed options 1 1 5 dB 0 28 dB 1 5 dB 2 0 28 dB 3 3 0 dB 0 28 dB 4 1 5 dB 0 28 dB 1 5 dB 5 0 28 dB 6 3 0 dB 0 28 dB 7 1 5 dB 0 28 dB 1 5 dB 8 0 28 dB 9 3 0 dB 0 28 dB 514 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum onead 4 Maximum A 0 to 55 C Band 0 1 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 2 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 4 0 dB 0 28 dB Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440498 or greater Maximum Response 4 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 5 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 6 4 0 dB 0 28 dB Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440498 or greater Maximum Response 7 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 8 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 9 4 0 dB 0 28 dB 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Center Freq Input Freq 2 0GHz 2042 8 MHz 1 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 2642 8 MHz 2 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 1820 8 MHz 3
222. 4 Chapter 3 If You Have a Problem This chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with your Agilent ESA Series Spectrum Analyzer and how to return it for service It also includes descriptions of the types of built in messages 635 If You Have a Problem What You ll Find in This Chapter What You ll Find in This Chapter This chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with your Agilent ESA Series Spectrum Analyzer and how to return it for service It also includes descriptions of all of the analyzer built in messages Your analyzer is built to provide dependable service However if you experience a problem desire additional information or wish to order parts options or accessories Agilent Technologies worldwide sales and service organization is ready to provide the support you need In general a problem can be caused by a hardware failure a software error or a user error Follow these general steps to determine the cause and to resolve the problem 1 Perform the quick checks listed in Check the Basics in this chapter It is possible that a quick check may eliminate your problem altogether 2 If the problem is a hardware problem you have several options e Repair it yourself see the Service Options section in this chapter e Return the analyzer to Agilent Technologies for repair if the analyzer is still under warranty or is covered by an Agilent Technologies
223. 4 GSM Transmit Power 40 dB 300 kHz Off A 5 Rini 5 dB 300kHz Off 6 cdmaOne Receive Channel 0 dB 10 kHz Off Power Accuracy 7 cdmaOne Receive Channel 0 dB 10 kHz On Power Accuracy Preamp On NOTE There is no performance test record provided for recording the results of this test Results of this test are required by test 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH located in this chapter Table 2 113 Comms Frequency Response Test Results PCS Bands Peak to Peak Test Measurement Attenuation ResBW Preamp Response dB 1 cdmaOne Channel Power 40 dB 10 kHz Off Accuracy 2 25 dB 10 kHz Off 3 10 dB 10 kHz Off 4 GSM Transmit Power 40 dB 300 kHz Off Accuracy 5 5 dB 300 kHz Off 6 cdmaOne Receive Channel 0 dB 10 kHz Off Power Accuracy 7 cdmaOne Receive Channel 0 dB 10 kHz On Power Accuracy Preamp On Chapter 2 405 Figure 2 76 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error Options BAH and B7E 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error Options BAH and B7E This test verifies the ability of a UUT unit under test to measure phase and frequency error in the GSM personality Option BAH ESA Series Spectrum Analyzers that use both Options BAH and B7E are used to measure and verify the performance of the phase and frequency error in the GSM personality Phase and frequency error in the GSM personality is measured by generating a GSM forward link carrier with a single active time slot Note that O
224. 4 Performance Verification Tests Calibration Adjustments 1 10 MHz Reference Output 10 MHz Frequency Reference Accuracy Adjustment 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency 10 MHz Frequency Reference Reference Output Accuracy Adjustment 3 Frequency Readout and Marker None Frequency Count Accuracy 4 Frequency Readout and Marker None Frequency Count Accuracy 5 Frequency Span Accuracy None 6 Frequency Span Accuracy None 7 Noise Sidebands None 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets None 9 System Related Sidebands IF Amplitude 10 Residual FM None 11 Sweep Time Accuracy None 12 Display Scale Fidelity IF Amplitude 13 Input Attenuation Switching 50 MHz Amplitude Reference Uncertainty 14 Reference Level Accuracy IF Amplitude 15 Reference Level Accuracy IF Amplitude 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching IF Amplitude Uncertainty 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy None Reference Settings 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy None Reference Settings 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Frequency Response Adjustment Accuracy 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude None Accuracy 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy IF Amplitude 22 Frequency Response Frequency Response 23 Frequency Response Frequency Response 38 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests Tests included in this section Table 2 1 Calibration Requirements Performance Verification
225. 4 in Cable BNC 23 cm 9 in Adapter Type N m to BNC f Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 69 LO Feedthrough Amplitude Test Setup MICROWAVE ESA SPECTRUM ANALYZER SPECTRUM ANALYZER wi718a NOTE Note that the following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer the steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer 1 Press PRESET on the microwave analyzer The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least 376 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 49 Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN five minutes before proceeding Complete step 2 only if more than 24 hours have elapsed since performing a front panel calibration of the microwave analyzer 2 Perform a front panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by performing the following steps Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Q Input Press CAL REALIGN LO amp IF Set FREQUENCY 300 MHz Set SPAN 20 MHz o p a p Set AMPLITUDE 10 dBm Press PEAK SEARCH g Press CAL REF LVL ADJ and use the U arrows to adjust the DAC value to a marker amplitude reading of 10 dBm Press STORE REF LVL h Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and 50 Q Input rh 3 Press Preset on the analyzer under test Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 4 Use the type
226. 42 44 46 48 49 50 51 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Frequency Span Accuracy Noise Sidebands Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets System Related Sidebands Residual FM Sweep Time Accuracy Display Scale Fidelity Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Reference Level Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Frequency Response Frequency Response Preamp On Other Input Related Spurious Responses Spurious Responses Gain Compression Displayed Average Noise Level Residual Responses Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Tracking Generator Level Flatness Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error 20 Chapter 1 Table 1 6 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Tests Calibrating Calibration Cycle Performance Test Name Calibration for Instrument Option 52 First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy s 53 IF Input Accuracy N 54 Comms Frequency Respon
227. 5 cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or damage to the connectors will occur 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 45 with the output of the directional bridge connected to the power sensor 75 Q Input only Use the 75 Q power sensor with the 50 Q to 75 Q mechanical adapter 256 Chapter 2 Figure 2 45 10 MHz Reference Performance Verification Tests 30 Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR SPECTRUM ANALYZER RF Output ADAPTER e o ooo 1 SYNTHESIZED i SENSOR SWEEPER RL C ADAPTER 50 MHzLOW ADAPTER epee o Z EEEE PASS FILTER i RF Output ADAPTER ADAPTER 50 75 ohm Mechanical Adapter 75 ohm Input Only Table 2 69 cl711b 3 Perform step 4 through step 29 using the information and entries from Table 2 69 Then continue with step 30 through step 38 Test Equipment Settings for Testing TOI F1 F2 Low Pass Filter MHz TOI Test MHz MHz 1 50 0 50 05 50 Option 1DR 50 0 50 05 50 4 Press Blue Key Special 0 0 on the signal generator Set the frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test 1 in Table 2 69 Set the amplitude to 4 dBm Press PRESET on the synthesized sweeper Set the CW frequency of the synthesized sweeper to the F2 value for TOI Test 1 in Table 2 69 Then press the following POWER LEVEL 10
228. 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 8 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Linear Res BW 21 kHz Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 10 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 13 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 14 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 15 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 16 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Log Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 17 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 570 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date aga oe Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 0 dBm 0 3 dB 18 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 19 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 20 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 21 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 22 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 23 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 24 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Linear Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 25 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 26 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 27 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 28 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm
229. 52 0 4 dB 34 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 35 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 36 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 37 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 38 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 39 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 40 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 41 0 4 dB 0 089 dB 602 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum Salad d Maximum A Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 34 dB 43 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 44 _ 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 45 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 4061 0 46 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 47 0 50 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 54 dB 48 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 49 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 62 dB 50 E 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 51 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 70 dB 52 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB 53 0 74 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 78 dB 54 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 55 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 56 _ 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB 57 _ 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 58 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 98 dB 59 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 60 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 7
230. 6 1 06 dB 61 1 06 dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 62 1 10 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 14 dB 63 1 14 dB 0 086 dB 88 1 18 dB 64 1 18 dB 0 085 dB Chapter 3 603 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum re 92 1 22 dB 65 1 22 dB 0 100 dB 96 1 26 dB 66 1 26 dB 0 099 dB 98 1 28 dB 67 1 28 dB 0 098 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 68 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 69 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 70 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 71 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 72 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 73 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 74 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 4 dB 75 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 76 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 77 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 78 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 79 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 80 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 82 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 83 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 84 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 85 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 86 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 604 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E440
231. 6 B7D only 12 Display Scale Fidelity 530 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum onead 4 Maximum A Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW gt 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 30 dB 1 0 30 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 30 dB 2 0 30 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 40 dB 3 0 40 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 40 dB 4 0 40 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 40 dB 5 0 40 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 50 dB 6 0 50 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 50 dB 7 0 50 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 60 dB 8 0 60 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 60 dB 9 0 60 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 70 dB 11 0 70 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 70dB 18 0 70 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 70 dB 14 0 70 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 70 dB 15 0 70 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 80 dB 16 0 80 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 80 dB 17 0 80 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 80 dB 18 0 80 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 80 dB 19 0 80 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 80 dB 20 0 80 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 15 dB 21 1 15 dB 0 086 dB Chapter 3 531 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technolo
232. 6 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys System Alignments Timebase Fine 7 Record the number in the active function block of the analyzer in Table 2 3 as Timebase Fine 8 Press the T up arrow key on the analyzer 9 Wait for the frequency counter reading to stabilize Record the frequency counter reading in Table 2 3 as Counter Reading 2 with 0 1 Hz resolution 10 Press the J down arrow key on the analyzer 2 times 11 Wait for the frequency counter reading to stabilize Record the frequency counter reading in Table 2 3 as Counter Reading 3 with 0 1 Hz resolution 12 Press Preset on the analyzer to return the DAC settings to their initial values Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 13 Subtract Counter Reading 1 from Counter Reading 2 and record the difference in Table 2 3 as the Positive Frequency Change Positive Frequency Change Counter Reading 2 Counter Reading 1 14 Subtract Counter Reading 3 from Counter Reading 1 and record the difference in Table 2 3 as the Positive Frequency Change Negative Frequency Change Counter Reading 1 Counter Reading 3 15 Of the Positive Frequency Change and negative frequency change values recorded in Table 2 3 record the largest value in Table 2 3 as Chapter 2 43 Performance Verification Tests 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy the maximum frequency change 16 Divide the maximum frequency change by two and record the result as the setta
233. 6 5 GHz 17 0 GHz 17 5 GHz 18 0 GHz 18 5 GHz 19 0 GHz 19 5 GHz 20 0 GHz 20 5 GHz 21 0 GHz 21 5 GHz 22 0 GHz 22 5 GHz 23 0 GHz 23 5 GHz 24 0 GHz 24 5 GHz 25 0 GHz 25 5 GHz 26 0 GHz 26 5 GHz 204 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Agilent E4404B E4405B Test Results Perform the following steps to verify the frequency response of the analyzer 1 Enter the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 50 dB 2 Enter the most positive number from the Response Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 51 dB 3 Record the most positive of numbers from step 1 and step 2 in Table 2 53 as the Maximum Response for Band 0 4 Enter the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 50 dB 5 Enter the most negative number from the Response Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 51 dB 6 Record the most negative of numbers from step 4 and step 5 in Table 2 53 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 7 For Band 0 in Table 2 53 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 8 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 52 for frequencies
234. 65 16 25 0 5 dB 20 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 438 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum e 75 26 25 0 7 dB 21 0 7 dB 0 099 dB Linear Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only Reference Level 50 Q dBm 75 Q dBmV 15 33 75 0 3 dB 22 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 5 43 75 0 3 dB 23 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 35 13 75 0 3 dB 24 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 45 3 75 0 3 dB 25 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 55 6 25 0 5 dB 26 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 65 16 25 0 5 dB 27 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 75 26 25 0 7 dB 28 0 7 dB 0 099 dB 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 9 kHz 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 kHz 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 kHz 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 kHz 0 3 dB 5 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 120 kHz 0 3 dB 6 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 300 kHz 0 3 dB 7 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1 MHz 0 3 dB 8 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 MHz 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 5 MHz 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 076 dB 300 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 048 dB Chapter 3 439 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent
235. 8 or greater Maximum Response 16 0 5 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 0 5 dB 17 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 18 1 0 dB 0 11 dB ac Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Chapter 3 511 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date ca ms Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Maximum Response 19 1 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 1 5 dB 20 0 39 dB Peak to Peak Response 21 2 6 dB 0 39 dB 0 to 55 C Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1 0 76 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 0 76 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 1 52 dB 0 19 dB Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 100 Hz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1 1 0 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 2 0 dB 0 19 dB dc Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response 4 2 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 2 5 dB 5 0 39 dB Peak to Peak Response 6 3 0 dB 0 39 dB 512 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date en
236. 80 dBc 891 dB 15 0 GHz 15042 8 MHz 15 65 dBc 891 dB 15 0 GHz 15642 8 MHz 16 65 dBc 891 dB Chapter 3 585 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum rael 4 Maximum oaen 15 0 GHz 18830 35 MHz 17 65 dBc 891 dB 15 0 GHz 4151 75 MHz 18 80 dBc 891 dB 21 0 GHz 21042 8 MHz 19 65 dBc 971 dB 21 0 GHz 21642 8 MHz 20 65 dBc 971 dB 21 0 GHz 21342 8 MHz 21 65 dBc 971 dB 21 0 GHz 5008 95 MHz 22 80 dBc 971 dB 32 Spurious Responses 300 MHz TOI 12 5 dBm 1 0 93 dB 1 kHz RBW 300 MHz TOI 30 Hz 12 5 dBm 2 0 93 dB RBW Option 1DR only 5 GHz TOI 11 dBm 3 0 93 dB 8 GHz TOI 7 5 dBm 4 0 93 dB 300 MHz SHI 35 dBm 5 0 41 dB 900 MHz SHI 45 dBm 6 0 41 dB 1 55 GHz SHI 75 dBm 7 0 41 dB 3 1 GHz SHI 90 dBm 8 0 41 dB 34 Gain Compression Test Frequency 53 MHz 1 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 50 004 MHz 2 1 0 dB 0 123 dB Option 1DR only 1403 MHz 3 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 2503 MHz 4 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 4403 MHz 5 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 7603 MHz 6 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 586 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technol
237. 87 dB 75 Q 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz 1 36 dBmV 0 87 dB 41 Tracking Generator Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy 50 Q Option 1DN Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Positive Vernier Accuracy the input impedance and serial number of the analyzer 0 5 dB 2 0 5 dB 0 75 dB 0 096 dB 0 008 dB Chapter 3 631 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum anad 4 Maximum aa Negative Vernier 0 75 dB 3 0 008 dB Accuracy Power Sweep Accuracy 4 1 5 dB 0 008 dB 75 Q Option 1DQ Absolute Amplitude 1 5 dB 1 1 5 dB 0 096 dB Accuracy Positive Vernier Accuracy 2 0 9 dB 0 008 dB Negative Vernier 0 9 dB 3 0 008 dB Accuracy Power Sweep Accuracy 4 1 8 dB 0 008 dB 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness 50Q Option 1DN Positive Level Flatness lt 1 MHz Negative Level Flatness lt 1 MHz Positive Level Flatness 1 MHz to 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness 1 MHz to 10 MHz Positive Level Flatness gt 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness gt 10 MHz 75 Q Option 1DQ Positive Level Flatness 1 MHz to 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness 1 MHz to 10 MHz Note Enter data in t
238. 8B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum abr 80 0 4 dB 87 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Linear Fidelity Res BW gt 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 93 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 94 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 95 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 96 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 97 2 0 0 063 Linear Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 98 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 99 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 100 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 101 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 102 2 0 0 063 Zero Span Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 36 dB 103 0 36 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 42 dB 104 0 42 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 48 dB 105 0 48 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 54 dB 106 0 54 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 60 dB 107 0 60 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 66 dB 108 0 66 dB 0 074 dB Chapter 3 605 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum alae d Maximum re 28 0 72 dB 109 0 72 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 78 dB 110 0 78 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 84 dB 111 0 84 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 90 dB 112 0 90 dB
239. 9 For each entry in Table 2 63 calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as follows Splitter Tracking Error Channel A Power Channel B Power For example if Channel A Power is 20 3 dBm and Channel B power is 0 23 dBm the splitter tracking error is 20 07 dB Source Splitter Characterization Power Meter Reading Splitter Frequency Tracking Channel A Channel B Error 1 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 50 MHz 75 MHz 175 MHz 275 MHz 375 MHz 475 MHz 575 MHz 675 MHz Chapter 2 233 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B Table 2 63 Source Splitter Characterization Power Meter Reading Splitter Frequency Tracking Channel A Channel B Error 775 MHz 825 MHz 875 MHz 925 MHz 975 MHz 1025 MHz 1075 MHz 1175 MHz 1275 MHz 1375 MHz 1500 MHz 1525 MHz 1675 MHz 1725 MHz 1775 MHz 1825 MHz 1875 MHz 1925 MHz 1975 MHz 2025 MHz 2125 MHz 2325 MHz 2525 MHz 2725 MHz 2925 MHz 2999 MHz a This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source 234 Chapter 2 Figure 2 41 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B b This entry is
240. 9 through step 14 for each frequency in Table 2 58 16 Copy the splitter tracking errors from Table 2 57 into Table 2 58 17 Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2 58 as follows Flatness Error Mkr1 Amptd4 Current Channel Bn Splitter Tracking Error 4g For example if marker Mkr1 Amptd is 33 32 dBm Current Channel B is 12 4 dBm and Splitter Tracking Error is 20 07 dB Flatness Error would be 0 85 dB 18 Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz Ref Amptd 50 MHz Ref Amptd 19 Calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 58 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd For example if Flatness Error is 0 30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is 0 15 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 45 dB Table 2 58 Frequency Response Worksheet Preamp On Current Marker Splitter Flatness Flatness Frequency Channel B Mkr1 Tracking Error Relative to Reading Amptd Error 50 MHz 100 kHz 500 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz 218 Chapter 2 Table 2 58 Performance Verification Tests 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B Frequency Response Worksheet Preamp On Frequency Current Channel B Reading Marker Mkr1 Amptd Splitter Tracking Error Flatness Error Flatness Relative to 50 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 50 MHz 0 dB Ref 75 MHz 175 MHz
241. 95 dB 0 161 dB 556 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Tests for the Agilent E4407B only are included in this test record therefore not all test numbers are included Table 3 11 E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Address Report No Date Model E4407B Serial No Ambient temperature _ C Options Relative humidity Firmware Revision Power mains line frequency __ lt Hz nominal Customer Tested by Test Equipment Used Description Model No Trace No Cal Due Date Synthesized Signal Generator Wide Offset Phase Noise Generator Synthesized Sweeper 1 Synthesized Sweeper 2 Function Generator Power Meter Dual Channel RF Power Sensor 1 RF Power Sensor 2 Microwave Power Sensor Low Power Power Sensor Digital Multimeter Universal Counter Frequency Standard Chapter 3 557 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 11 E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Power Splitter 50 Q Termination 1 dB Step Attenuator 10 dB Step Attenuator Oscilloscope Option 1D6 only Microwave Spectrum Notes comments Analyzer Option 1DN only Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Techn
242. A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39441006 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Non Option UKB Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39441006 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response 1 0 dB 0 76 dB 0 76 dB 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 52 dB 1 0 dB 2 0 dB 0 76 dB 1 52 dB 0 76 dB 1 52 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB Chapter 3 467 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date ca Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 10 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 11 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 12 2 0 dB 0 11 dB Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz Maximum Response 13 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 14 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 15 2 0 dB 0 11 dB Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz Maximum Response 16 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 17 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 18 2 0 dB 0 11 dB 26 Frequency R
243. AN 50 kHz BW Avg 1 kHz Video BW Auto Man 100 Hz 6 Wait for two sweeps to finish then press the following analyzer keys Peak Search or Search Mkr gt Mkr CF Step Marker Delta FREQUENCY Center Freq T 7 Press Peak Search or Search The marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reading is the second harmonic suppression 8 If the analyzer has a 50 Q input calculate the second harmonic intercept SHI using the second harmonic suppression value read in step 7 as follows SHI 20 dBm Second Harmonic Suppression For example if the second harmonic suppression is 62 dB the SHI would be 42 dBm 42 dBm 20 dBm 62 dB 9 If the analyzer has a 75 Q input calculate the second harmonic intercept SHI using the second harmonic suppression value read in step 7 as follows SHI 34 dBmV Second Harmonic Suppression For example if the second harmonic suppression is 65 dB the SHI would be 99 dBmV 99 dBmV 34 dBmV 65 dB 10 Record the SHI result as Entry 3 in the performance verification test record 262 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B This test is performed in two parts Part 1 measures third order intermodulation distortion Part 2 measures second harmonic distortion To test second harmonic distortion a low pass filter is used to filter the source output ensuring tha
244. Absolute Amplitude Vernier and Power Sweep Accuracy Test Setup Mechanical i i Adapter i Not a cable 75 ohm Input Only connect Power Sensor directly to RF Output wi743a Option 1DQ Connect the 75 Q power sensor to the RF OUT 75 Qas shown in Figure 2 59 4 Read the power level displayed on the power meter and record the result as Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record as the Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Absolute Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz dB Option 1DQ Add 6 dB to the power level displayed on the power meter and record the result as Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record as the Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 5 Set the power meter to dB relative mode as described in the power meter operation manual so that the readout is in power level relative to the power level at 50 MHz press Rel Offset Rel 6 Set the source amplitude to the settings indicated in Table 2 92 Option 1DQ Use the source amplitude settings for Option 1DQ analyzers 7 Press Single on the analyzer At each setting record the power level displayed on the power meter as Measured Power Level in Table 2 92 8 Calculate the Vernier Accuracy by subtracting the Source Vernier 336 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 41 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Setting from the Measured Power Level for each Source Amplitude
245. Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date aay H Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Peak to Peak Response 6 0 92 dB 0 11 dB Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response 7 0 46 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 0 46 dB 8 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 9 0 92 dB 0 11 dB dc Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response 10 1 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 1 5 dB 11 0 39 dB Peak to Peak Response 12 2 6 dB 0 39 dB dc Coupled Band 2 6 7 GHz to 13 2 GHz Maximum Response 13 2 0 dB 0 40 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 14 0 40 dB Peak to Peak Response 15 3 6 dB 0 40 dB dc Coupled Band 3 13 2 GHz to 26 5 GHz Maximum Response 16 2 0 dB 0 59 dB Chapter 3 575 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date oe eo Results c Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Minimum Response 2 0 dB 17 0 59 dB Peak to Peak Response 18 3 6 dB 0 59 dB Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0 10 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 19 0 5
246. Avg Average Off 27 Of the Lower Distortion Amplitude and Upper Distortion Amplitudes recorded in Table 2 75 enter the most positive value as the Worst Distortion Amplitude in Table 2 75 For example if the Upper Distortion Amplitude is 62 dBc and the Lower Distortion Amplitude is 63 dBc enter 62 dBc as the Worst Distortion Amplitude 28 Enter 17 dBm as the Mixer Level in Table 2 75 12 dBm input power 5 dB input attenuation 29 Calculate the equivalent TOI by subtracting one half of the Worst Distortion Amplitude in dB from the Mixer Level in dBm Enter the result in Table 2 75 as the Calculated TOI For example if the Worst Distortion Amplitude is 62 dBc and the Mixer Level is 17 dBm the Calculated TOI would be 17dBm 31dB 14 dBm TOI 17 dBm L R 30 Record the Calculated TOI in the performance verification test record as specified in Table 2 75 Table 2 75 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Worksheet Calculated Lower Upper Worst Mixer TOI TOI Test Distortion Distortion Distortion few Test Amplitude Amplitude Amplitude Record Entry 1 1 Option 1DR 2 2 3 3 4 Chapter 2 277 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 31 If the analyzer is an E4404B E4405B or E4407B and is equipped with Option 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidth perform step 32 through step 36 Otherwise conti
247. B 0 096 dB 0 008 dB 0 008 dB Chapter 3 447 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ened 4 Maximum aeea Power Sweep Accuracy 4 1 8 dB 0 008 dB 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Option 1DN or Option 1DQ only Positive Level Flatness lt 1 MHz Negative Level Flatness lt 1 MHz Positive Level Flatness 1 MHz to 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness 1 MHz to 10 MHz Positive Level Flatness gt 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness gt 10 MHz 75 Q Option 1DQ Positive Level Flatness 1 MHz to 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness 1 MHz to 10 MHz Positive Level Flatness gt 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness gt 10 MHz Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the input impedance of the analyzer 2 0 dB 2 2 0 dB 4 1 5 dB 6 2 5 dB 4 2 0 dB 6 1 3 O 3 5 2 0 dB 2 0 dB 1 5 dB 2 5 dB 2 0 dB 0 73 dB 0 73 dB 0 190 dB 0 190 dB 0 190 dB 0 190 dB 0 190 dB 0 190 dB 0 190 dB 0 190 dB 45 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN or Option 1DQ only 2nd Harmonic lt 20 MHz 1 20 dBc 2 6 dB
248. B 48 0 78 dB 12 0 78 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 82 dB 13 0 82 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 86 dB 14 0 86 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 90 dB 15 0 90 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 94 dB 16 0 94 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 98 dB 17 0 98 dB 0 080 dB 72 1 02 dB 18 1 02 dB 0 084 dB 482 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum rand 4 Maximum abr 76 1 06 dB 19 1 06 dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 20 1 10 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 14 dB 21 1 14 dB 0 086 dB Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 22 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 23 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 24 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 25 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 26 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 27 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 28 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 4 dB 29 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 30 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 32 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 33 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 34 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 35 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 36 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 37 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 38 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 12 0 4 dB 39 0 4 dB 0
249. B 80 dBm 1 88 dB 44 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 90 dBm 2 95 dB 45 2 95 dB 0 161 dB 100 dBm 2 95 dB 46 2 95 dB 0 161 dB 524 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Tests for the Agilent E4405B only are included in this test record therefore not all test numbers are included Table 3 9 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Address Report No Date Model E4405B Serial No Ambient temperature _ C Options Relative humidity Firmware Revision Customer Test Equipment Used Description Synthesized Signal Generator Wide Offset Phase Noise Signal Generator Synthesized Sweeper 1 Synthesized Sweeper 2 Function Generator Power Meter Dual Channel RF Power Sensor 1 RF Power Sensor 2 Microwave Power Sensor Low Power Power Sensor Digital Multimeter Universal Counter Frequency Standard Model No Power mains line frequency nominal Tested by Hz Trace No Cal Due Date Chapter 3 525 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 9 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Power Splitter 50 Q Termination 1 dB Step Attenuator 10 dB Step Attenuator Oscilloscope Option 1D6 only Microwave Spectrum N
250. B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B 34 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests Tests included in this section 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 30 Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 33 Gain Compression Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B 34 Gain Compression Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B 36 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4402B and E4403B 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4404B and E4405B 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4407B and E4408B 39 Residual Responses 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option AYX 41 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or
251. B 0 082 dB 8 0 42 dB 104 0 42 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 48 dB 105 0 48 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 54 dB 106 0 54 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 60 dB 107 0 60 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 66 dB 108 0 66 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 72 dB 109 0 72 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 78 dB 110 0 78 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 84 dB 111 0 84 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 90 dB 112 0 90 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 96 dB 113 0 96 dB 0 077 dB 48 1 02 dB 114 1 02 dB 0 076 dB 52 1 08 dB 115 1 08 dB 0 080 dB 436 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum raad 4 Maximum e 56 1 14 dB 116 1 14 dB 0 078 dB 60 1 20 dB 117 1 20 dB 0 084 dB 64 1 5 dB 118 1 5 dB 0 081 dB 68 1 5 dB 119 1 5 dB 0 080 dB 70 1 5 dB 120 1 5 dB 0 084 dB 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Input Attenuation Setting 0 dB 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 101 dB 5 dB 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 104 dB 15 dB 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 102 dB 20 dB 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 098 dB 25 dB 0 35 dB 5 0 35 dB 0 098 dB 30 dB 0 40 dB 6 0 40 dB 0 096 dB 35 dB 0 45 dB 7 0 45 dB 0 099 dB 40 dB 0 50 dB 8 0 50 dB 0 096 dB 45 dB 0 55 dB 9 0 55 dB 0 099 dB 50 dB 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 095 dB 55 dB
252. B 119 1 5 dB 0 080 dB 70 1 5 dB 120 1 5 dB 0 084 dB 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Input Attenuation Setting 0 dB 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 101 dB 5 dB 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 104 dB 15 dB 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 102 dB 20 dB 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 098 dB 25 dB 0 35 dB 5 0 35 dB 0 098 dB 30 dB 0 40 dB 6 0 40 dB 0 096 dB 35 dB 0 45 dB 7 0 45 dB 0 099 dB 40 dB 0 50 dB 8 0 50 dB 0 096 dB 45 dB 0 55 dB 9 0 55 dB 0 099 dB 50 dB 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 095 dB 55 dB 0 65 dB 11 0 65 dB 0 099 dB Chapter 3 487 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aa d Maximum et 60 dB 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 100 dB 65 dB 0 75 dB 13 0 75 dB 0 111 dB 15 Reference Level Accuracy Log Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 8 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Linear Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 10 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 12
253. B 14 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 15 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 16 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Log Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 17 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 18 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 19 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 20 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 21 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 22 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 23 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 24 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Linear Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only Reference Level Chapter 3 461 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum anad 4 Maximum aaaea 10 dBm 0 3 dB 25 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 26 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 27 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 28 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 29 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 30 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 31 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 32 0 7 dB 0 101 dB 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 9 kHz 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 kHz 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 kHz 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 kHz 0 3 dB 5 0 3 dB 0 048
254. B 5 0 28 dB 6 3 0 dB 0 28 dB Chapter 3 581 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0 10 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 1 5 dB 7 8 9 10 AD 121 191 14 15 1 5 dB 3 0 dB 1 5 dB 3 0 dB 1 5 dB 3 0 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 582 Chapter 3 Table 3 12 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty Option
255. B step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 35 Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 35 Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press Peak Search or Search Even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting the marker can still make a valid measurement e Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the measured amplitude in Table 2 35 f Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdggp ActualTotalAtten RefAtteng gp acon g Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 35 Measuring 40 dBm Reference Level 1 Press AMPLITUDE Ref Level 40 dBm 2 Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table 2 34 into the actual total attenuation column in Table 2 36 Not all values in 154 Chapter 2 Table 2 34 will be required in Table 2 36 Performance Verification Tests 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Table 2 36 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet 40 dBm Reference Level 1 dB Step 10 dB Step P Amplitude Attenuator Attenuator i tensaten Accuracy Nominal Measured Amplitude Amplitude Test Setting Actual Setting Actual Record Entry 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 40 dBm 11 0 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dBm 12 3 Perform the following steps for
256. BURIED POWER SENSOR REFERENCE POWER OEE SENSOR SPLITTER Minimum Loss Pad 75 Q Inputs Only wl770a 2 Zero and calibrate both power sensors 3 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the Chapter 2 163 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B calibration factor of the reference sensor for 100 kHz 75 Q Inputs Option 1DP Use the calibration factor of the reference sensor for 1 MHz 4 On the power meter set the Channel B calibration factor to 100 Do not change this calibration factor during this test 5 Set the source frequency to 100 kHz and amplitude to 4 dBm 75 Q Inputs Option 1DP Set the source frequency to 1 MHz and amplitude to 2 dBm 6 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB 7 Record the source amplitude setting and both the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 40 8 Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2 40 9 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source frequency 10 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB 11 Record the source amplitude setting and both the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 40 12 Repeat step 8 through step 11 for each frequency in Table 2 40 13 For each
257. Bandwidth Accuracy Frequency Response Frequency Response Preamp On Other Input Related Spurious Responses Spurious Responses Gain Compression Displayed Average Noise Level Residual Responses Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Tracking Generator Level Flatness Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error a Perform these tests for all E4401B analyzers b Perform this test only on analyzers not equipped with Option 1D5 12 Chapter 1 Calibrating Calibration Cycle Table 1 2 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Tests Calibration for Instrument Option Performance Test Name 555551933 8 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy e 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy 6 Frequency Span Accuracy 7 Noise Sidebands S 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets N 9 System Related Sidebands N 10 Residual FM 11 Sweep Time Accuracy N 12 Display Scale Fidelity N 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty 15 Reference Level Accuracy 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings 20 Overa
258. Calibration Guide Agilent Technologies ESA Spectrum Analyzers This manual provides documentation for the following instruments Agilent ESA E Series E4402B 9 kHz 3 0 GHz E4404B 9 kHz 6 7 GHz E4405B 9 kHz 13 2 GHz E4407B 9 kHz 26 5 GHz and Agilent ESA L Series E4411B 9 kHz 1 5 GHz E4403B 9 kHz 3 0 GHz E4408B 9 kHz 26 5 GHz fhe Agilent Technologies Manufacturing Part Number E4401 90493 Supersedes E4401 90475 Printed in USA March 2005 Copyright 2000 2005 Agilent Technologies Inc WARNING CAUTION WARNING WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual Familiarize yourself with the symbols and their meaning before operating this instrument Warning denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or loss of life Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicat
259. Column 6 of Table 2 18 Total Actual Attenuation 1 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation 10 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation Example for 35 dB total nominal attenuation setting 1dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation 5 dB 5 021 dB 10 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation 30 dB 29 981 dB Total Actual Attenuation 5 998 dB 30 012 dB 35 002 dB Table 2 18 Actual Attenuation Worksheet Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 1 dB step 1 dB step 10 dB step 10 dB step Total Total Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Nominal Actual Nominal Actual Nominal Actual Atten Atten Attenuation Attenuation Attenuation Attenuation uation uation dB dB dB dB dB dB 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 10 10 5 10 15 0 20 20 5 20 25 0 30 30 5 30 35 0 40 40 5 40 45 0 50 50 5 50 55 0 60 60 5 60 65 102 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty 4 For each attenuation error value in Column 4 of Table 2 19 calculate the attenuation errors by subtracting the difference between the Table 2 18 Total Actual Attenuation and Total Nominal Attenuation from the difference between the Total Actual Attenuation and Total Nominal Attenuation at 55 dB Note that the total nominal attenuations listed in Table 2 19 are in a different order than those listed in Table 2 18 AttenErr ActAtten 55 dB
260. DA HHG ODON ANON eee 75 ohm Input Only SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER Output APC 3 5 wl723a CAUTION Use only 75 cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or damage to the connectors will occur 3 Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 100 dBm 4 On the synthesized sweeper press INSTRUMENT PRESET then set the controls as follows CW 53 MHz POWER LEVEL 3 dBm 5 Enter the power sensor calibration factor for the synthesizer frequency into the power meter 6 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level setting until the power meter reading is the same as indicated in Table 2 77 Chapter 2 291 Performance Verification Tests 33 Gain Compression Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B 7 Record the actual synthesized sweeper power level setting in Table 2 77 for each frequency indicated Table 2 77 Source Frequency and Amplitude Settings et i al Synthesized Sweeper Frequency Amplitude pyequeney Power Power cm dimi MHz dBm Bm 0 05 40 53 0 0 0 052 40 50 004 0 0 1 40 40 1403 0 0 2 50 40 2503 0 0 a Agilent E4401B and E4402B with Option 1DR only b Agilent E4402B and E4403B only Table 2 78 Analyzer Settings ee Analyzer i Entry Center Span RBW VBW Ref Scale Atten Freq Lvl MHz GHz kHz kHz kHz
261. DR and Option 1D5 are present Perform Part 1 Residual FM before performing this procedure 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 1 GHz SPAN 1 MHz AMPLITUDE Ref Level 9 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 39 8 dBmV 75 Q Input only Scale Div 2 dB 2 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search SPAN Span Zoom 5 kHz Wait for the Span 5 kHz message to appear Press the following keys BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz Man SPAN 100 Hz 3 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker Mkr Ref Lvl Marker Off Peak Search or Search Meas Tools Delta 4 On the analyzer rotate the knob counterclockwise until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 10 dB 0 3 dB 5 On the analyzer press the following keys Marker Normal Marker gt Mkr CF Single BW Avg Video BW 10 Hz Man SPAN Zero Span Sweep Sweep Time 20 ms Single The displayed trace should be about five divisions below the Chapter 2 81 Performance Verification Tests 10 Residual FM 82 reference level If it is not press Sweep Sweep Cont FREQUENCY and use the knob to place the displayed trace about five divisions below the reference level Press Single On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Pk Pk Search Read the m
262. Domain Amplitude Accuracy Option AYX only Amplitude Error 0 3 1 0 3 0 029 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Option 1DN only Absolute Amplitude 0 75 dB 1 0 75 dB 0 096 dB Accuracy Absolute Vernier Accuracy 2 dB 0 5 dB 2 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 5 dB 3 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 5 dB 0 5 dB 4 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 7 dB 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 472 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum aire 8 dB 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 9 dB 0 5 dB 8 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 5 dB 9 0 5 dB 0 008 dB Incremental Vernier Accuracy 2 dB 0 2 dB 10 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 2 dB 11 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 5 dB 0 2 dB 12 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 2 dB 13 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 7dB 0 2 dB 14 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 8 dB 0 2 dB 15 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 9 dB 0 2 dB 16 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 10 dB 0 2 dB 17 0 2 dB 0 008 dB 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Option 1DN only Positive Level Flatness 1 3 0 dB 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 2 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Positive Level Flatness 3 3 0 dB 0 142 dB
263. E The external attenuators and cables are now part of the source 11 Adjust the signal generator amplitude for a power meter reading of 0 dBm 0 2 dB Record the power meter reading here Amptdogpm dBm 12 Connect the equipment as indicated in Figure 2 24 The fixed attenuator must connect directly to the analyzer input 152 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Figure 2 24 Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup Minimum i Loss Pad SPECTRUM ANALYZER BNC Cable SYNTHESIZED 45 mHz SIGNAL GENERATOR W Ref out Output 50Q ATTENUATOR 6dB DRIVER Fixed 10dB STEP Attenuator ATTENUATOR Fixed Attenuator 1dB STEP ATTENUATOR Type N Cable Type N Cable 75 ohm Input Only wl77b 13 Set the analyzer as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 6 kHz BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz AMPLITUDE Ref Level 0 dBm Attenuation 10 dB Man 14 Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values listed in Table 2 34 acon Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 34 Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 34 Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press Peak Search or Search Even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting the marker ca
264. E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date ee es Results x Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 200 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 18 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 14 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 Hz Option 1DR only 0 3 dB 15 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 Hz Option 1DR and 0 3 dB 16 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1D5 only Firmware Revision A 08 00 or later 1Hz Option 1DR and 0 3 dB 17 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1D5 only Firmware Revision A 08 00 or later 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Log Preamp Off 0 30 dB 1 0 30 dB 0 09 dB Lin Preamp Off 0 30 dB 2 0 30 dB 0 09 dB Log Preamp On 0 37 dB 3 _ 0 37 dB 0 09 dB Option 1DS only Lin Preamp On 0 37 dB 4 0 37 dB 0 09 dB Option 1DS only 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 0 dBm Reference Level 0 dBm input 0 54 dB 1 0 54 dB 0 234 dB 10 dBm input 0 54 dB 2 0 54 dB 0 115 dB 20 dBm input 0 54 dB 3 0 54 dB 0 110 dB 80 dBm input 0 54 dB 4 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 5 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 6 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 20 dBm Reference Level 440 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance
265. E4402B Performance Verification Test Record 0 0000 e ea ee 450 Contents Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record 0 00000 e ee eee 479 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record 0 00000 e ee eee 495 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record 0 0002 e ee eee 525 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record 0 00000 ee eee 557 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record 0 0 0 e eee eee 596 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record 0 0 0 0 0s eee ee 617 4 If You Have a Problem What You Pind in This Chapter 66 rede 9 K 9 A es Shows roe R RRR Gs RRR R K eased 636 Before You Call Agilent Technologies sac sg n 6 Ra sieeve R RR RR RRR R RER RR 24 637 How to Return Your Analyzer for Servite 60 ca obec ees hes 40d eu oes ced send R T 640 Calibrating Calibrating Calibration verifies that the analyzer performance is within all specifications It is time consuming and requires extensive test equipment Calibration consists of all the performance tests For a complete listing of the performance tests see the performance verification tests table for your specific analyzer Allow the analyzer to warm up in accordance with the temperature stability specifications before performing the tests in this chapter None of these test procedures involve removing the cover of the analyzer 10 Chapter 1 Calibr
266. E4403B Source Splitter Characterization Power Meter Reading Splitter Source Frequency Tracking Power Channel A Channel B Error Setting 2925 MHz 2999 MHz a This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source b This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source Measuring Frequency Response 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz 1 Refer to Figure 2 30 Remove the reference sensor Channel A sensor from the power splitter Connect the power splitter to the 50 Q Input of the analyzer using an adapter Do not use a cable Figure 2 30 Frequency Response Test Setup 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM SWEEPER ANALYZER FUNCTION GENERATOR 19A BURIED iC SENSOR pooooooog O ooooooos lt Output POWER SPLITTER wl716b 2 Set the source frequency to 10 MHz 3 Set the source power level to the value corresponding to the source power setting in Table 2 44 for the current source frequency 10 MHz 4 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 10 MHz 176 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B CF Step 100 MHz SPAN 20 kHz Input Output or Input Coupling DC Agilent E4402B Option UKB only AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp Off Option 1DS only AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dB
267. G pooooo0o008 o SENSOR 200000008 i REFERENCE Output FUNCTION 7 E E censor GENERATOR POWER SPLITTER 20 dB Fixed Attenuator wh922a 6 Set the function generator frequency to 1 MHz and amplitude to 446 mV rms approximately 6 dBm 7 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 20 dBm 0 1 dB 8 Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 63 9 Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2 63 10 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source frequency 11 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 20 dBm 0 1 dB 12 Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in 232 Chapter 2 Table 2 63 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B Table 2 63 13 Repeat step 9 through step 12 for frequencies up through 10 MHz 14 Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper 15 Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to 10 MHz and the amplitude to 6 dBm 16 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 20 dBm 0 1 dB 17 Record the synthesized sweeper power level and both Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 63 18 Repeat step 9 through step 12 for each remaining frequency in Table 2 63 1
268. Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Oe IDN OF as co dwn enee Re nd r oT T ARE OEE Ree he E LR RER ES 356 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option IDN occ esc eect eddceeseynseeostceiagas 360 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Op Hon IDN Oh s aR e H 44549 A LR R EEE ATAN ERRA ALE 364 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option IDN eee eee eee 370 49 Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option IDN 0 eee eee eee eee 376 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B Ba and Be Option VG ng ee oe Bess Chee end ee ease eed eds 379 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and EMO7B Option IDG sec K e 6 Kd 0 0 R KR 0 K KR KA R KRL KR KAR RAR dened ba 384 52 First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy Option AYZ only L 387 53 IF INPUT Accuracy Option AYZ only e ee ee 390 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH 394 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error Options BAH and B7E 406 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH 409 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record 0 000000 ee eee 428 Agilent
269. Hz BW Avg 3 kHz Video BW 30 Hz 4 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions below the reference level 5 On the analyzer press the following keys Single Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 6 Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2 24 At each setting do the following a Press Single on the analyzer b Press Peak Search or Search c Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of Table 2 24 d Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the analyzer marker delta amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the Chapter 2 119 Performance Verification Tests 15 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B performance test record The following is an example for 30 dBm reference level Analyzer marker A amplitude 10 17 dB Actual Attenuator Step 30 dB 10 07 dB Test Record Entry 10 17 dB 10 07 dB 0 10 dB Table 2 24 Log Mode Analog Bandwidths Worksheet Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 10 dB 10 dB Actual Analyzer Cae Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Reference Delta Test Nominal Actual Step Level Amplitude Record Attenuation Attenuation Entry dB dB dB dBm dB 20 0 Ref 20 0 Ref Ref 10 10 1 0 0 2 30 30 3 40 40 4
270. Hz Maximum Response 19 2 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 2 5 dB 20 0 39 dB Peak to Peak Response 21 3 0 dB 0 39 dB ac Coupled Band 2 6 7 GHz to 13 2 GHz Maximum Response 22 3 0 dB 0 40 dB Minimum Response 3 0 dB 23 0 40 dB Chapter 3 545 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nad 4 Maximum eaea Peak to Peak Response 24 4 0 dB 0 40 dB 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Option 1DS Only 20 to 30 C Band 0 1 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440327 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440327 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed options 1 1 5 dB 0 28 dB 1 5 dB 2 0 28 dB 3 3 0 dB 0 28 dB 4 1 5 dB 0 28 dB 1 5 dB 5 0 28 dB 6 3 0 dB 0 28 dB 7 1 5 dB 0 28 dB 1 5 dB 8 0 28 dB 9 3 0 dB 0 28 dB 546 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performan
271. Hz dB 5 Set the power meter to dB relative mode as described in the power meter operation manual so that the readout is in power level relative to the power level at 50 MHz press Rel Offset Rel 6 Press Single on the analyzer At each setting record the power level displayed on the power meter in Table 2 93 7 Set the source amplitude to the settings indicated in Table 2 93 Table 2 93 Vernier and Power Sweep Accuracy Worksheet Source Source Vernier Measured Vernier Amplitude Setting Power Level Accuracy Setting dBm dBm dB dB 18 2 2 19 3 3 20 Ref 4 N A N A 21 5 4 22 6 5 23 7 6 24 8 7 25 9 8 26 10 9 8 Calculate the Vernier Accuracy by adding 4 dB to the Source Vernier Chapter 2 341 Performance Verification Tests 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN setting and subtracting the result from the Measured Power Level for each Source Amplitude Setting in Table 2 93 Vernier Accuracy Measured Power Level dB Source Vernier Setting dB 4 dB 9 Record the vernier accuracy values from Table 2 93 as test record entries TR entries 2 through 9 in the performance test record 10 Copy the Absolute Vernier Accuracy values from Table 2 93 into columns 2 and 3 of Table 2 94 on page 342 as indicated by the TR entry numbers
272. Hz 4 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 800 MHz 79 kHz 5 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 1400 MHz 79 MHz 6 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 1499 MHz 79 kHz 7 81 kHz 204 Hz 7 Noise Sidebands Offset from 1 GHz signal 10 kHz 1 00 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 100 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 106 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 9 System Related Sidebands Offset from 500 MHz signal 30 kHz to 230 kHz 1 65 dBc 1 30 dB 30 kHz to 230 kHz 2 65 dBc 1 30 dB 10 Residual FM 1 kHz Res BW 1 150 Hz 21 Hz 11 Sweep Time Accuracy Sweep Time 5 ms 1 0 1 1 0 0 16 Chapter 3 481 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aa d Maximum aa 20 ms 1 0 2 1 0 0 16 100 ms 1 0 3 1 0 0 16 1s 1 0 4 1 0 0 16 10s 1 0 5 1 0 0 16 12 Display Scale Fidelity Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 34 dB 1 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 2 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 3 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 4 0 46 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 50 dB 5 0 50 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 54 dB 6 0 54 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 58 dB 7 0 58 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 62 dB 8 0 62 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 66 dB 9 0 66 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 70 dB 10 0 70 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 74 dB 11 0 74 dB 0 077 d
273. Hz 5 MHz 10 MHz Option 120 Offset from 1 GHz signal 100 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon whether or not Option 120 ACPR Dynamic Range Extension is installed D 2 BD 4 1 2 3 118 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 125 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 127 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 131 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 118dBc Hz 2 44 dB 133 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 135 dBc Hz 2 44 dB Chapter 3 529 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date ee ms Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 10 MHz 4 137 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 9 System Related Sidebands Offset from 500 MHz signal 30 kHz to 230 kHz 1 65 dBc 1 30 dB 30 kHz to 230 kHz 2 65 dBc 1 30 dB 10 Residual FM 1 kHz Res BW 1 150 Hz 21 Hz Non Option 1D5 1 kHz Res BW 1 100 Hz 21 Hz Option 1D5 10 Hz Res BW 2 2 Hz 0 27 Hz Options 1DR and 1D5 only 11 Sweep Time Accuracy Sweep Time 5 ms 1 0 1 1 0 0 16 20 ms 1 0 2 1 0 0 16 100 ms 1 0 3 1 0 0 16 1s 1 0 4 1 0 0 16 10s 1 0 5 1 0 0 16 1 ms Option AYX or B7D 1 0 6 1 0 0 16 only 500 us Option AYX or 1 0 7 1 0 0 16 B7D only 100 us Option AYX or 1 0 8 1 0 0 1
274. Hz 7 11 5 kHz 220 Hz 3 kHz 2 55 kHz 8 3 45 kHz 66 Hz 1 kHz 850 Hz 9 1 15 kHz 22 Hz 120 kHz 96 kHz 10 144 kHz 2 17 kHz 9 kHz 7 2 kHz 11 10 8 kHz 163 Hz Chapter 3 609 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Pee ai Results S Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 24 Frequency Response 20 to 30 C Band 0 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band 2 6 7 GHz to 13 2 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band 3 13 2 GHz to 26 5 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed options 1 0 50 dB 0 19 dB 0 50 dB 2 0 19 dB 3 1 0 dB 0 19 dB 10 1 5 dB 0 39 dB 1 5 dB 11 0 39 dB 12 2 6 dB 0 39 dB 18 2 0 dB 0 40 dB 2 0 dB 14 0 40 dB 15 3 6 dB 0 40 dB 16 2 0 dB 0 59 dB 2 0 dB 17 0 59 dB 18 3 6 dB 0 59 dB 610 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Rec
275. Hz press BW Avg Res BW 100 Hz Video BW 1 Hz If the test RBW is 10 Hz press BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz Video BW 1 Hz On the analyzer press Single and wait for the new sweep to finish Read the average of the trace data ignoring any residual responses On the analyzer press Display Display Line On and adjust the display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise ignoring any residual responses refer to the Residual Responses verification test for any suspect residuals Measuring Displayed Average Noise Level at 400 kHz Non Option 1DP 50 input only 1 If the test RBW is 10 Hz and the analyzer has Option 1DN 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator installed press Source Amplitude Off Press FREQUENCY Center Freq 400 kHz Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys SPAN 20 kHz if test RBW 1 kHz SPAN 500 Hz if test RBW 10 Hz or 100 Hz AMPLITUDE 70 dBm 50 Q Input only Attenuation 0 dB AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst enter Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz if test RBW 1 kHz Chapter 2 307 Performance Verification Tests 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst enter Ref Lvl Offset 100 Hz 10 Hz if test RBW 10 Hz or 100 Hz AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp Off if preamp state Off AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On if preamp state On BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz if test RBW 1 kHz BW Avg Res BW 100 Hz if test RBW 100 Hz
276. ITUDE 0 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 6 dBm 75 Q Input only 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 50 MHz SPAN 7 5 MHz AMPLITUDE Scale Div 1 dB AMPLITUDE Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm BW Avg 5 MHz BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz 4 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 3 dB 5 Note the error of the external 1 dB step attenuator at 3 dB and 6 dB below using its calibration records Attenuator Error 3 dB dB 158 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Attenuator Error 6 dB dB 3 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy 6 Press Peak Search or Search Meas Tools Mkr CF on the analyzer 7 Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator for a marker amplitude reading of 5 dBm 0 2 dB 8 Press Peak Search or Search Marker Delta on the analyzer 9 Set the attenuator to 0 dB 10 On the analyzer press Marker Lower the marker frequency by adjusting the knob until the marker delta amplitude is 0 dB plus the attenuator error 3 dB noted in step 5 to a tolerance of 0 05 dB 11 Record the marker frequency readout in Column 3 of Table 2 38 12 Using the analyzer knob raise the marker frequency so that the marker delta amplitude is maximum Continue increasing the marker frequency until the marker reads 0 0 dB plus the atte
277. L and record the result in the performance verification test record as indicated in Column 9 of Table 2 15 Actual Mkr Reading Ideal Mkr Reading 223 6 mV Example calculation for LFE of RL LFE of RL 100x Actual Mkr Reading 85 0 mV Ideal Mkr Reading 89 3 mV 85 0 89 3 223 6 LFE of RL 1 92 of RL LFE of RL 100 x Table 2 15 Linear Scale Fidelity Worksheet Analog Resolution Bandwidths Measured at 3 kHz Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 dB from 10 dB 1dB 10 dB 1dB Total Ideal Actual Test REF Step Step Step Step Actual Mkr Mkr Record LVL Atten Atten Atten Atten re ae Reading Readin Entry Nominal Nominal Actual Actual apat cae LFE Attenu Attenu Attenu Attenu ation ation ation ation of dB dB dB dB dB bag mV mV RL 0 Ref 0 0 0 Ref 0 Ref 0 Ref 4 0 4 93 8 0 8 94 12 10 2 95 16 10 6 96 20 20 0 97 Part 4 Linear Display Scale Fidelity Digital Bandwidths This section is for analyzers with Option 1DR narrow resolution bandwidths only Chapter 2 95 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity Setup for linear scale measurement 1 Set the following parameters on the analyzer SPAN 100 Hz ESA E Series only SPAN 300 Hz ESA L Series only BW Avg 10 Hz ESA E Series only BW Avg 100 Hz E
278. Level 40 dBm input 0 6 dB 11 0 6 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 12 0 6 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm Reference Level 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 13 0 6 dB 0 087 dB 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth 5 MHz 3 5 MHz 1 6 5 MHz 110 kHz 3 MHz 2 55 MHz 2 3 45 MHz 66 kHz 1 MHz 0 85 MHz 3 1 15 MHz 22 kHz 300 kHz 255 kHz 4 345 kHz 6 6 kHz 100 kHz 85 kHz 5 115 kHz 2 2 kHz 30 kHz 25 5 kHz 6 34 5 kHz 660 Hz 10 kHz 8 5 kHz 7 11 5 kHz 220 Hz 3 kHz 2 55 kHz 8 3 45 kHz 66 Hz 1 kHz 850 Hz 9 1 15 kHz 22 Hz 120 kHz 96 kHz 10 144 kHz 2 17 kHz 628 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum naan 9 kHz 7 2 kHz 11 10 8 kHz 163 Hz 22 Frequency Response 20 to 30 C 50 Q Input No Option 1DP 9 kHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option 1DP 75 Q 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response 0 to 55 C 50 Q Input No Option 1DP 9 kHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option 1DP 75 Q 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending u
279. Level 20 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB AMPLITUDE Scale Type Log Det Demod Detector Sample 10 Press AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units Volts 11 Press Peak Search or Search 12 Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the equation below 2 509 Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x tog o Ml dsl Marker Amptd dBm dBm 13 Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 8 from the Marker Amptd dBm recorded in step 12 Record the difference Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Log as TR Entry 1 in the performance verification test record Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Log Marker Amptd dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm 14 Press AMPLITUDE Scale Type Lin More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units Volts Chapter 2 139 Performance Verification Tests 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 15 Press Peak Search or Search 16 Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the equation below 2 50Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x veul Mke Marker Amptd dBm dBm 17 Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 8 from the Marker Amptd dBm recorded in step 16 Record the difference Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Lin as TR Entry 2 in the performance verification test record Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Lin Marker Amptd dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm
280. Marker Mkr1 Amptd Flatness Error Flatness Relative to 50 MHz de ac de ac de ac de ac 1825 1875 1925 1975 2025 2125 2325 2525 2725 2925 2999 a This frequency is not tested on Agilent E4407B analyzers with Option UKB when in ac coupled mode b This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source c This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source 196 Chapter 2 NOTE Figure 2 34 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Measuring Frequency Response Less Than or Equal to 100 kHz Do not perform this procedure for Agilent E4407B analyzers having Option UKB in ac coupled mode 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 34 Frequency Response Test Setup lt 100 kHz DIGITAL MULTIMETER ee TEE SPECTRUM ANALYZER NG pooooooog O ooooooo8 OOOOD0O0 aca asa l put PAPTER Out jt FUNCTION GENERATOR cavie wl734a ADAPTER 2 Set the function generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 100 kHz AMPLITUDE 4 dBm Amptd Increment 0 05 dB 3 Set the DVM as follows Function Synchronous AC Volts Math dBm RES Register 50 Q Front Rear Terminals Front Range Auto 4 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY 100 kHz 5 If the analyzer under test is an Agilent
281. N 20 MHz BW Avg Res BW 100 kHz Man Freq Count Marker Count On Resolution Man 2 Press Peak Search or Search then wait for a count be taken it may take several seconds 3 Record the counter Cntr1 frequency reading in the performance Chapter 2 53 Table 2 7 Performance Verification Tests 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B verification test record as indicated in Table 2 7 4 Repeat step 2 and step 3 for each analyzer center frequency and span setting and synthesized sweeper CW frequency setting listed in Table 2 7 for the analyzer being tested Performance verification test Frequency Readout Accuracy and Marker Count Accuracy is now complete Marker Count Accuracy Synthesized Sweeper Analyzer Analyzer Counter CW Frequency Center Span Frequency Frequency Cntr1 MHz GHz MHz Test Record Entry 1500 1 5 20 16 1500 1 5 1 17 4000 4 0 20 18 4000 4 0 1 19 Stop here for Agilent E4404B 9000 9 0 20 20 9000 9 0 1 21 Stop here for Agilent E4405B 16000 16 0 20 22 16000 16 0 1 23 21000 21 0 20 24 21000 21 0 1 25 54 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 5 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 5 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B For testing each frequency span two synthesized sources are used to provide two precisely spa
282. NC f adapter 3 Perform a complete self alignment and set Auto Align Off Press System Alignments Align Now All and wait for the alignment routine to finish Then press Return Auto Align Off 150 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 4 Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor connected to Channel A of the power meter 5 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 23 The power sensor should connect directly to the 6 dB fixed attenuator using an adapter Figure 2 23 Measure Source Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR R R N ana METER f Atten Z Z Afren ATTENUATOR DRIVER 6dB Fixed ATTENUATOR 10dB STEP Fixed Attenuator ATTENUATOR or Minimum Loss Pad Type N Cable Type N Cable p o Attenuator Interconnection Kit wl713a 6 Preset the synthesized signal generator Manually press Blue Key Special 0 0 Set the signal generator as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 12 dBm 7 Set the 10 dB and 1 dB step attenuators to 0 dB 8 Obtain the actual attenuation for the 0 dB setting of each attenuator at 50 MHz from the metrology data for the step attenuators In some cases this value might be zero by definition Add the two actual attenuations to obtain the 0 dB reference attenuation RefAtteng gp 10 dB Actualogp 1dB Actual gp For example if the a
283. OISE as the non harmonic response Amplitude in Table 2 104 for the appropriate analyzer center frequency and microwave analyzer Chapter 2 373 Performance Verification Tests 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN start and stop frequency settings 16 Repeat step 8 through step 15 for the remaining analyzer center frequency and microwave analyzer settings in Table 2 104 17 Press System Alignments Auto Align All Table 2 104 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Response Worksheet Gaas Microwave Microwave penis E T enter Analyzer Start Analyzer Stop S Frequency Frequency Frequency Recolunen Response Bandwidth dBc 10 MHz 9 kHz 100 kHz 300 Hz 10 MHz 100 kHz 5 MHz 10 kHz 10 MHz 5 MHz 55 MHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 55 MHz 1240 MHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 1240 MHz 2000 MHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 2000 MHz 3000 MHz 1 MHz 1 5 GHz 9 kHz 100 kHz 300 Hz 1 5 GHz 100 kHz 5 MHz 10 kHz 1 5 GHz 5 MHz 55 MHz 100 kHz 1 5 GHz 55 MHz 1240 MHz 1 MHz 1 5 GHz 1240 MHz 2000 MHz 1 MHz 1 5 GHz 2000 MHz 3000 MHz 1 MHz 3 0 GHz 9 kHz 100 kHz 300 Hz 3 0 GHz 100 kHz 5 MHz 10 kHz 3 0 GHz 5 MHz 55 MHz 100 kHz 3 0 GHz 55 MHz 1240 MHz 1 MHz 3 0 GHz 1240 MHz 2000 MHz 1 MHz 3 0 GHz 2000 MHz 3000 MHz 1 MHz Determining the Highest Non harmonic Spurious Response 1 In Table 2 104 locate the most positive non h
284. One Receive Channel Power Preamp On Option BAC Nominal Reference Resolution Input 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Source Input Level Bandwidth Attenuation Attenuator Attenuator Nominal Amplitude Level dBm dBm kHz dB dB dB dBm 40 20 10 0 0 40 0 40 40 10 0 0 40 0 60 40 10 0 0 60 0 60 60 10 0 0 60 0 70 50 10 0 0 70 0 70 70 10 0 0 70 0 80 60 10 0 0 80 0 80 80 10 0 0 80 0 90 70 10 0 0 90 0 90 90 10 0 0 90 0 100 80 10 0 0 100 0 100 100 10 0 0 100 0 1 Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 40 dB and the 1 dB step attenuator to 0 dB 2 Obtain the actual attenuation for the 0 dB setting of each attenuator at 50 MHz from the metrology data for the step attenuators In some cases this value might be zero by definition Add the two actual attenuations to obtain the 0 dB reference attenuation RefAtten 40dB 10 dB Actual 40dB 1 dB Actualogp For example if the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator at the 0 dB setting is 40 03 dB then 10 dB Actual4ogp is 40 03 dB If the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator at the 0 dB setting is 0 02 dB then 1 dB Actualopgp is 0 02 dB In this case RefAtten4 gp is 40 05 dB 3 Obtain the metrology data for the step attenuators at 50 MHz Chapter 2 423 Performance Verification 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Tests 4 Calculate the actual total at
285. Option 1DN or 1DQ performance verification test record 10 Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2 95 and Table 2 96 for frequencies gt 1 MHz and lt 10 MHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 3 of the performance verification test record 11 Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2 95 and Table 2 96 for frequencies gt 1 MHz and lt 10 MHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 4 of the performance verification test record 12 Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2 95 for frequencies gt 10 MHz and lt 1 5 GHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 5 of the performance verification test record 13 Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2 95 for frequencies gt 10 MHz and lt 1 5 GHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 6 of the performance verification test record Chapter 2 349 Performance Verification Tests 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN This test verifies that analyzers with the tracking generator option 1DN meet their tracking generator level flatness specification In this test a calibrated power sensor is connected to the tracking generator output to measure the power level at 50 MHz The power meter is set for dB Relative mode so that future p
286. PECTRUM ANALYZER SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR BURIED POWER SENSOR SPLITTER Minimum Loss Pad 75 Q Inputs Only wl725b 75 Q inputs Option 1DP Connect the power splitter to the analyzer 75 Q Input using a mechanical adapter and a 75 Q Type N m to BNC m adapter 2 Set the source frequency to 100 kHz 75 Q inputs Option 1DP Set the source frequency to 1 MHz 3 Set the source amplitude to the value corresponding to the source power setting in Table 2 41 for the current source frequency 100 kHz or 1 MHz 4 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 100 kHz 50 Q Input FREQUENCY Center Freq 1 MHz 75 Input CF Step 100 MHz SPAN 20 kHz AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp Off Option 1DS only AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 5 dBm Attenuation 10 dB Man Scale Div 1 dB BW Avg Res BW 3 kHz Man 166 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B Video BW 3 kHz Man 5 Adjust the source AMPLITUDE to obtain the Channel B power meter reading recorded in Table 2 40 0 1 dB 6 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 41 as the Current Channel B reading 7 On the analyzer press Single then Peak Search or Search 8 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 41 9 Set
287. Power Meter Reading dBm 14 Press Preset and wait for the preset routine to finish Press System Chapter 2 141 Performance Verification Tests 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Alignments Auto Align All 142 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B This test measures the absolute amplitude of the analyzer at 50 MHz A synthesized signal generator and attenuators are used as the signal source to the analyzer A power meter is used to measure this signal source with the attenuators set to 0 dB The value measured is recorded as the source amplitude The attenuators are used to adjust the signal levels applied to the analyzer between the initial signal amplitude set with the power meter and 50 dBm The amplitude measured by the analyzer is compared to the actual signal level and the amplitude error is calculated There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator 10 dB step attenuator 1 dB step attenuator Attenuator interconnection kit Attenuator driver if programmable step attenuators are used 6 dB fixed attenuator 2 required Power meter Power sensor Cable Type N 62 cm 24 in m 2 required Cable BNC Adapter Type N f
288. Press System Alignments Auto Align All Chapter 2 363 Performance Verification Tests 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ This procedure determines the maximum level of the non harmonic spurious outputs of the tracking generator The tracking generator output is set to several different output frequencies For each output frequency several sweeps are taken on the microwave analyzer over different frequency spans and the highest displayed spurious response is measured in each span Responses at the fundamental frequency of the tracking generator output or their harmonics are ignored The amplitude of the highest spurious response is recorded There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Microwave analyzer Cable Type N 62 cm 24 in Cable BNC 23 cm 9 in Adapter Type N m to BNC f Additional Equipment for 75 Input Pad minimum loss Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 67 364 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Figure 2 67 Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup SPECTRUM ANALYZER SPECTRUM ANALYZER A a tooo N nooo pono Oppo
289. R 10 kHz 1 90 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 104 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 110 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon Offsets whether or not Option 120 ACPR Dynamic Range Extension is installed Non Option 120 Offset from 1 GHz signal 100 kHz 1 118dBc Hz 2 44 dB 1 MHz 2 125 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 5 MHz 3 127 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 10 MHz 4 131dBc Hz 2 44 dB 498 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum onead 4 Maximum A Option 120 Offset from 1 GHz signal 100 kHz 1 118 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 1 MHz 2 133 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 5 MHz 3 135 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 10 MHz 4 137 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 9 System Related Sidebands Offset from 500 MHz signal 30 kHz to 230 kHz 1 65 dBc 1 30 dB 30 kHz to 230 kHz 2 65 dBc 1 30 dB 10 Residual FM 1 kHz Res BW 1 150 Hz 21 Hz Non Option 1D5 1 kHz Res BW 1 100 Hz 21 Hz Option 1D5 10 Hz Res BW 2 2 Hz 0 27 Hz Options 1DR and 1D5 only 11 Sweep Time Accuracy Sweep Time 5 ms 1 0 1 1 0 0 16 20 ms 1 0 2 1 0 0 16 100 ms 1 0 3 1 0 0 16 1s 1 0 4 1 0 0 16 10s
290. R Narrow Bandwidths since the 10 Hz resolution bandwidth filter is digitally implemented its slope is well known The measured amplitude variation is simply multiplied by the known slope to yield the residual FM in a 10 Hz resolution bandwidth There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in Additional Equipment for 75 Input Pad minimum loss Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Figure 2 10 Residual FM Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR SPECTRUM ANALYZER LOOO mS CIT CICIL 1 oe Hag O ppo mE o Dgs sO D DI oong0000 8 8B00DBD z nong HBD Dopooo 00000 F D RF Output k Minimum ADAPTER Loss Pad Type N Cable 75Q input only wl7 4a 78 Chapter 2 CAUTION Performance Verification Tests 10 Residual FM Use only 75 cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or the connectors will be damaged Procedure This performance test consists of two parts Part 1 Residual FM Part 2 Residual FM for Option 1DR and 1D5 Perform Part 2 Residual FM for Option 1DR and 1D5 in addition to Part 1 only if your analyzer is equipped with Option 1DR and 1D5 Part 1 Residual FM Determining the IF Filter Slope 1 Connect the equi
291. REQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 2 kHz BW Avg Resolution BW 1 kHz Man BW Avg Video BW 1 kHz Man AMPLITUDE Scale Type Log AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 30 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On Det Demod Detector Sample 6 Press AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units Volts 7 Press Peak Search or Search 8 Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the equation below 2 50Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x log Mkr sos S Marker Amptd dBm dBm 9 Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 4 from the Marker Amptd dBm recorded in step 8 Record the difference Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Log as TR Entry 3 in the performance verification test record Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Log Marker Amptd dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm 10 Press AMPLITUDE Scale Type Lin More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units Volts 11 Press Peak Search or Search 12 Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the equation below 2 50Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x veul M S5 1 Marker Amptd dBm dBm 13 Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 4 from the Marker Amptd dBm recorded in step 12 Record the difference Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Lin as TR Entry 4 in the performance verification test record Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Lin Marker Amptd dBm Corrected
292. RUM ANALYZER L ADAPTER 5 t a Q H aal it Termination 75Q Input Only Option 1DP 50Q Termination wl737a 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Start Freq 150 kHz FREQUENCY Stop Freq 1 MHz AMPLITUDE 60 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB BW Avg 3 kHz BW Avg Video BW 1 kHz Display Display Line On 90 dBm 3 Press Single and wait for a new sweep to finish Look for any residual responses at or above the display line If a residual is suspected press Single again A residual response will persist on successive sweeps but a noise peak will not Note the frequency and amplitude of any residual responses above the display line in Table 2 91 4 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 5 9 MHz FREQUENCY CF Step 9 9 MHz SPAN 10 MHz AMPLITUDE 60 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 11 2 dBmV 75 Q Input only AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB BW Avg 10 kHz BW Avg Video BW 3 kHz Display Display Line On 90 dBm 50 Q Input only Display Display Line On 36 dBmV 75 Q Input only 5 Repeat step 6 and step 7 until the complete range of frequencies has Chapter 2 331 Performance Verification Tests 39 Residual Responses been checked for the model and frequency ranges below
293. Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 93 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 941 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 95 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 96 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 97 2 0 0 063 Linear Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 981 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 99 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 100 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 101 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 102 2 0 0 063 Zero Span Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 36 dB 103 _ 0 36 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 42 dB 104 0 42 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 48 dB 105 0 48 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 54 dB 106 0 54 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 60 dB 107 0 60 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 66 dB 108 0 66 dB 0 074 dB 486 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum aati 28 0 72 dB 109 0 72 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 78 dB 110 0 78 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 84 dB 111 0 84 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 90 dB 112 0 90 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 96 dB 113 0 96 dB 0 077 dB 48 1 02 dB 114 1 02 dB 0 076 dB 52 1 08 dB 115 1 08 dB 0 080 dB 56 1 14 dB 116 1 14 dB 0 078 dB 60 1 20 dB 117 1 20 dB 0 084 dB 64 1 5 dB 118 1 5 dB 0 081 dB 68 1 5 d
294. Response for Band OB 8 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Minimum Response for Band OB 9 For Band OB in Table 2 56 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 10 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 3 0 GHz and 6 7 GHz Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Maximum Response for Band 1 11 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 3 0 GHz and 6 7 GHz Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Minimum Response for Band 1 12 For Band 1 in Table 2 56 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 13 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 6 7 GHz and 13 2 GHz Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Maximum Response for Band 2 Chapter 2 211 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 14 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 6 7 GHz and 13 2 GHz Record this number in
295. SA L Series only Video BW 1 Hz 2 Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer 3 Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators to 0 dB 4 Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the analyzer marker amplitude reads 223 6 mV 4 mV Do not adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude after the reference is established Calculate ideal marker amplitude 5 Considering Total Actual Attenuation at the 0 dB from REF LVL setting to be ATref and the Total Actual Attenuation at any other dB from REF LVL setting to be ATmeas calculate the Ideal Mkr Reading in millivolts as follows and enter the result in Column 7 of Table 2 16 Ideal Mkr Reading mV 1000 0 05 x 10 AT s ATeH 10 Measure linear fidelity 6 Perform step 7 to step 9 for each measurement value in Table 2 16 7 Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators as indicated in Table 2 16 for the dB from REF LVL settings 8 Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer and record the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reading as the actual Mkr reading in Column 8 of Table 2 16 9 Calculate the Linear Fidelity Error LFE as a percentage of reference level RL and record the result in the performance verification test record as indicated in Column 9 of Table 2 16 Actual Mkr Reading Ideal Mkr Reading LFE of RL 100 x 223 6 mV 96 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity Table 2 16 L
296. SWEEPER POWER Output ANALYZER wl736a 3 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB E4404B or E4405B then press Input Output or Input Coupling DC This sets the analyzer to dc coupled mode 4 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY 50 MHz CF Step 250 MHz 5 Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to 50 MHz and FREQ STEP to 250 MHz 6 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 05 dB 7 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 8 On the analyzer press Marker Delta 9 Activate the dB relative mode on the power meter Power meter readings will now be displayed relative to the power meter reading at 50 MHz 10 Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 52 11 Enter the appropriate power sensor calibration factor into the power meter 12 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Amplitude 200 Chapter 2 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Presel Center 13 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the analyzer marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reading is 0 dB 0 05 dB 14 Record the negative of the power meter reading in Table 2 52 as the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for de coupled mode Record this power meter reading as the negative or opposite polarity from the measured value For example a measured value of 0 75 dB is
297. Se S ee es eee ee ee ee ree ee ee ee eer res er ee ee 11 eas e e E S T E E E E E EE E EE T E 24 2 Performance Verification Tests Tests meladed 16 fms section x 6 R 6 coe 0 00 KA N R KA E AKAR E diskiet isidir Tiii 34 1 10 MHz Reference Oulput Accutscy 2 44 idee iu 0 KKR R RR i KKR RRR A KR esse 42 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D5 0 0 eee eee eee 45 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B aE an EMIB teach R KA UT AE K RHH NLR RER ban sakesehaseees 48 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4404B E4405B IS E and EHOSB ace si ceenshadeue tebe s cyanseeseuedeeyeieaesGaedvadiess 51 5 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 55 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 59 PR eT A oh ba eR Ce ahd ea Ga eee a eee da eos 63 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B 70 9 System Relad oh eh Se een Le eho SLSR OE eens Ta I a T EM TTT 78 LL Sweep Time ACCUISEY sce 06 KA R KAA R KT KAR RA tuned KR K akian Enka bas 83 12 Display Scale Fidelity eR 06 K a K eee bbecew oi gous C004 ba ER AK 444408 645 86 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty 20 c cece cence eee eee 100 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 107 15 Re
298. Search 11 Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the appropriate equation below 2 50Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x log o Ml a va 75Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x veul Mal es Marker Amptd dBm dBm 12 Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 7 from the Marker Amptd dBm recorded in step 11 Record the difference Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Log as TR Entry 1 in the performance verification test record Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Log Marker Amptd dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm 13 Press AMPLITUDE Scale Type Lin More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units Volts 14 Press Peak Search or Search 15 Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the appropriate equation below 2 50Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x log o Ml a l 2 75Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x veul Mal es Marker Amptd dBm dBm 16 Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 7 from the Marker Amptd dBm recorded in step 15 Record the difference Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Lin as TR Entry 2 in the performance verification test record Chapter 2 133 Performance Verification Tests 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4401B and E4411B Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Lin Marker Amptd dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm 17 If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DS Press Preset and wait for the preset routi
299. Serial Prefix lt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 10 kHz 1 90 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 100 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 106 dBc Hz 2 44 dB Chapter 3 561 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date oe er Results c Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Serial Prefix gt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 Option 1DR 10 kHz 1 98 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 104 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 110 dBc Hz 2 44 dB Serial Prefix gt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 Non Option 1DR 10 kHz 1 90 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 104 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 110 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon Offsets whether or not Option 120 ACPR Dynamic Range Extension is Non Option 120 Offset from 1 GHz signal 100 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz Option 120 Offset from 1 GHz signal 100 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz installed QQ 2 3 LA D 2 3 LA 118 dBc Hz 125 dBc Hz 127 dBc Hz 131 dBc Hz 118 dBc Hz 133 dBc Hz 135 dBc Hz 137 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 2 44 dB 2 44 dB 2 44 dB 2 44 dB 2 44 dB 2 44 dB 2 44 dB 562 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performan
300. Step 100 MHz SPAN 20 kHz Input Output or Input Coupling DC Option UKB only AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On AMPLITUDE Ref Level 30 dBm Attenuation 0 dB Man Scale Div 2 dB BW Avg Res BW 3 kHz Man Video BW 3 kHz Man 5 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 6 Adjust the source power level to obtain a marker amplitude reading on the analyzer of 32 00 dBm 0 2 dB 7 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 61 as the Current Channel B Reading 8 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 61 9 Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2 61 Chapter 2 225 Performance Verification Tests 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B 10 Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 61 11 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 12 Adjust the source power level to obtain a marker amplitude reading on the analyzer of 32 00 dBm 0 2 dB 13 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 61 as the current Channel B reading 14 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 61 15 Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each remaining frequency in Table 2 61 16 Replace the synthesized sweeper with the function generator 17 Set the function generator amplitude to 112 mV rms 6 dBm or 12 dBm plus nominal power splitter insertion loss 18 Set the function generator frequency to 1 MHz 19 Set
301. TD REF OUT to the INPUT 500 4 Press System Alignments Align Now All Wait for the auto alignment to finish Press System Alignments Auto Align Off 5 Refer to Figure 2 20 Disconnect the reference sensor from the fixed attenuator Connect the fixed attenuator to the input of the analyzer using an adapter Do not use a cable 138 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 6 Calculate the ideal buried sensor reading by subtracting the Tracking Error recorded in step 9 of Part 1 from 20 dBm the ideal input level to the analyzer Ideal Buried Sensor Reading 20 dBm Tracking Error 7 Adjust the synthesized signal generator to obtain the Ideal Buried Sensor Reading calculated above 0 1 dB 8 Calculate the Corrected Power Meter Reading by adding the current power meter reading to the Tracking Error recorded in Part 1 step 9 and record the result below Corrected Power Meter Reading Power Meter Reading Tracking Error Example If the Power Meter Reading is 0 24 dBm and the Tracking Error is 20 3 dB the Corrected Power Meter Reading is 20 06 dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm 9 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 2 kHz BW Avg Resolution BW 1 kHz Man BW Avg Video BW 1 kHz Man AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref
302. TPUT Power Accuracy Option AYZ only 52 First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy Option AYZ only This test applies only to analyzers equipped with external mixing Option AYZ This test verifies that analyzers with external mixing Option AYZ meet their specification for First LO local oscillator output level The flatness of the First LO output determines the flatness of measurements made using external mixers In this test a calibrated power sensor is connected to the First LO output to measure the power level at frequencies between 2 9 GHz and 7 1 GHz The analyzer is put into external mixing mode using a harmonic number of 10 The tuned frequency of the spectrum will therefore be 321 4 MHz the frequency of the Second IF below the Tenth harmonic of the First LO A 321 4 MHz frequency offset is used so that the center frequency will be exactly 10 times the First LO frequency Setting the center frequency step size to 2 GHz allows the LO frequency to be stepped in 200 MHz increments The related adjustment for this performance test is LO Power Adjustment Equipment Required Power meter Microwave power sensor Adapter type N m to SMA f First LO Output Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup SPECTRUM ANALYZER Power Sensor wl75b Chapter 2 387 Performance Verification Tests 52 First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy Option AYZ only Procedure 1 Zero and calibrate the power sensor and power meter combination at 50
303. Table 2 10 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 20 kHz 3 Press T Part 4 Noise Sideband Suppression at 30 kHz 1 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 30 kHz FREQUENCY CF Step 30 kHz Center Freq 7 Single Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 10 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 30 kHz 2 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 30 kHz Chapter 2 67 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 7 Noise Sidebands FREQUENCY J Single Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 10 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 30 kHz 3 Press T 4 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4401B or E4411B continue with Part 5 Noise Sideband Suppression at 100 kHz Agilent E4401B and E4411B only Otherwise continue with the next step 5 In Table 2 10 record the more positive values either Upper Noise Sideband Level or Lower Noise Sideband Level at the three offset frequencies and record them in the table as the Worst Case offsets Record these Worst Case offset values in the performance verification test record in locations 1 2 and 3 respectively 6 This completes the Noise Sidebands test for the Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B analyzers Part 5 Noise Sideband Suppression at 100 kHz Agilent E4401B and E4411B only 1 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband lev
304. This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of frequency The output of a source is fed through a power splitter to a power sensor and the analyzer The power level of the source is adjusted at 50 MHz to place the displayed signal at approximately 32 dBm At each new source frequency and analyzer center frequency the power level of the source is adjusted to place the signal at approximately 32 dBm For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized using a power sensor the reference sensor connected to one power splitter output port The other power splitter output port connects to the buried sensor it is not removed from the power splitter Once the characterization is done the reference sensor is removed and replaced by the analyzer Analyzers with 75 Q inputs are tested down to 1 MHz only This procedure only tests frequency response with the optional preamplifier Option 1DS turned on Perform the Frequency Response procedure to test all other frequency response specifications The related adjustment for this performance test is Frequency Response Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Power meter RF power sensor 2 required for 50 Q inputs 20 dB fixed attenuator Power splitter Cable Type N m 183 cm Cable BNC 120 cm Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to BNC f Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Power sensor
305. Tracking Generator installed press Source Amplitude Off 2 Set the analyzer as follows Auto Couple FREQUENCY Start Freq enter specified start frequency FREQUENCY Stop Freq enter specified stop frequency AMPLITUDE Ref Level 70 dBm 50 Q Input only Attenuation 0 dB AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBmV More Ref Level 21 24 dBmV 75 Q Input only AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst enter Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz if test RBW 1 kHz AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst enter Ref Lvl Offset 100 Hz 10 306 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B Hz if test RBW 100 Hz or 10 Hz BW Avg Res BW 1 MHz BW Avg Video BW 10 kHz AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp Off if preamp state Off AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On if preamp state On Sweep Sweep Cont Sweep Sweep Time Auto On the analyzer press Single View Trace Trace 1 Clear Write BW Avg Average Type Video Average 3 Enter Single Wait until VAvg 3 is displayed to the left of the graticule the analyzer will take three sweeps then stop On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Then press BW Avg Average Off Marker gt Mkr CF If the test RBW is 1 kHz or 100 Hz press SPAN 20 kHz If the test RBW is 10 Hz press SPAN 500 Hz If the test RBW is 1 kHz press BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz Video BW 30 Hz If the test RBW is 10
306. UDE More Y Axis Units dBmV 75Q Input only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 30 dBm 50Q Input only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 18 75 dBmV 75Q Input only AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On 134 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4401B and E4411B Det Demod Detector Sample 6 Press AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units Volts 7 Press Peak Search or Search 8 Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the appropriate equation below 50Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x veul Ml y 75Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x veul M 007 BI Marker Amptd dBm dBm 9 Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 4 from the Marker Amptd dBm recorded in step 8 Record the difference Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Log as TR Entry 3 in the performance verification test record Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Log Marker Amptd dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm 10 Press AMPLITUDE Scale Type Lin More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units Volts 11 Press Peak Search or Search 12 Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the appropriate equation below 2 50Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x veul Ml 75Q Input Marker Amptd dBm 10 x veul Ml es l Marker Amptd dBm dBm 13 Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 4 from the Marker Amptd dBm recorded in st
307. UENCY at 3 921409 GHz 11 Repeat step 8 through step 10 for the remaining Analyzer CENTER FREQUENCY and Microwave Analyzer CENTER FREQUENCY settings listed in Table 2 105 Press Single on the analyzer to activate a single sweep each time the center frequency is changed 12 Press System Alignments Auto Align All 13 In Table 2 105 for analyzer center frequencies of 9 kHz to 1 5 GHz locate the highest LO Feedthrough Amplitude then record this amplitude as Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record 14 In Table 2 105 for the Analyzer Center Frequency of 3 0 GHz record this LO Feedthrough Amplitude as Test Record entry 2 of the performance verification test record Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough Amplitude Worksheet Wicnawave LO Feedthrough Analyzer Center Amplitude Analyzer Frequency Center Frequency 7 dBm 9 kHz 3 921409 GHz 70 MHz 3 9914 GHz 150 MHz 4 0714 GHz 1 5 GHz 5 4214 GHz 3 0 GHz 6 9214 GHz 378 Chapter 2 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 The method used for measuring the gate length times is determined by the length of the gate Shorter gate length times are measured with an oscilloscope and longer gate length times a
308. VEL 10 dBm Enter the power sensor 1 GHz calibration factor into the power meter On the analyzer press FREQUENCY Center Freq 900 MHz 5 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter reading is 10 dBm 0 1 dB On the analyzer press the following Peak Search or Search Marker Delta FREQUENCY Center Freq 1 8 GHz On the analyzer press the following Chapter 2 285 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B AMPLITUDE Ref Level 20 dBm BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz Man 9 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average 10 Hz Wait until VAvg 10 is displayed along the left side of the display 10 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search The marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reading is the second harmonic suppression 11 Calculate the 900 MHz Second Harmonic Intercept SHI using the second harmonic suppression value read in step 10 and the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error FRE from Table 2 76 as follows 900 MHz SHI 20 dBm Second Harmonic Suppression 900 MHz FRE For example if the second harmonic suppression is 73 dB and the 900 MHz FRE is 0 70 dB the SHI would be 52 3 dBm 52 3 dBm 20 dBm 73 dB 0 70 dB 12 Record the 900 MHz SHI as Entry 6 in the performance verification test record 286 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests
309. W 10 Hz 260 Chapter 2 Figure 2 46 Performance Verification Tests 30 Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 36 Repeat step 10 through step 29 This is the TOI test for Option 1DR 37 On the analyzer press System Alignments Auto Align On 38 Part 1 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion is complete Continue with Part 2 Second Harmonic Distortion Part 2 Second Harmonic Distortion 1 Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 40 MHz AMPLITUDE 10 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 4 3 dBm 75 Q Input only 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 46 Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR SPECTRUM ANALYZER Minimum Loss Adapter APC 3 5 Cable 50 MHz LOW PASS FILTER 75 ohm Input Only ADAPTER ADAPTER wl728a 75 Q Input only Connect the minimum loss adapter between the LPF and INPUT 75 Q 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 40 MHz SPAN 1 MHz AMPLITUDE 10 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 44 dBmvV 75 Q Input only Attenuation Auto Man 10 dB BW Avg 30 kHz 4 Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude to place the peak of the signal at the reference level Chapter 2 261 Performance Verification Tests 30 Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 5 Set the analyzer control as follows SP
310. W 300 Hz Man Peak Search or Search More Search Param Peak Excursn 3 dB 10 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search Meas Tools Mkr CF Delta 11 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY T 12 If the resolution bandwidth is gt 1kHz press SPAN 4 kHz 13 On the synthesized sweeper set the RF On 14 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 15 On the synthesized sweeper adjust the power level until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 05 dB 16 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY J The center frequency should now be lower than the signal generator frequency by the CF Step value 258 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 30 Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 17 Set the analyzer reference level to 15 dBm 75 Q Input only Set the reference level to 20 dBm 18 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average 20 and wait for Vavg 20 to appear along the left side of the display 19 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 70 as the Lower Distortion Amplitude 20 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average Off 21 On the analyzer increment the center frequency by three times the CF Step value Press FREQUENCY Center Freq T T T The center frequency should now be one CF Step value above the synthesized sweeper frequency 22 Set the synthesized signal generator frequency to F2 as indicated in Table 2 69
311. adapter Preset the synthesized signal generator Manually press Blue Key Special 0 0 Set the signal generator as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 12 dBm Set the 10 dB and 1 dB step attenuators to 0 dB Obtain the actual attenuation for the 0 dB setting of each attenuator at 50 MHz from the metrology data for the step attenuators In some cases this value might be zero by definition Add the two actual attenuations to obtain the 0 dB reference attenuation RefAttenogp 10 dB Actual yap 1dB Actual ap For example if the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator is 0 03 dB 10 dB Actualggp is 0 03 dB If the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator is 0 02 dB 1 dB Actualggp is 0 02 dB In this case RefAttenogp is 0 05 dB 144 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 8 Obtain the metrology data for the step attenuators at 50 MHz Enter the actual attenuation values for each attenuator setting as indicated in Table 2 30 If using a programmable attenuator the section three 40 dB step should be used for the 40 dB setting on the 10 dB step attenuator Similarly the section three 4 dB step should be used for the 4 dB setting on the 1 dB step attenuator Table 2 30 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet 0 dBm Reference Level 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Total Nominal Meas Amptd A
312. al source with the attenuators set to 0 dB The value measured is recorded as the source amplitude 15 dBm as well as 0 dBm are the source levels used The attenuators are used to adjust the signal levels applied to the analyzer from the initial signal amplitude The amplitude measured by the analyzer is compared to the actual signal level and the amplitude error is then calculated This test is repeated at different frequencies and amplitude signal levels The related adjustment for this performance test is the IF Amplitude Adjustment Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator 10 dB step attenuator 1 dB step attenuator Attenuator interconnection kit Attenuator driver if programmable step attenuators are used Power meter Power sensor Cable Type N 62 cm 24 in m 2 required Cable BNC Adapter Type N f to Type N f Chapter 2 409 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 Figure 2 77 Measure Source Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR RF Output ATTENUATOR SWITCH DRIVER Type N Adapter Cable 10dBStep 1dBStep he N Attenuator Attenuator eswcommspwraccy Procedure Part 1 cdmaOne Channel Power and GSM Transmit Power Table 2 115 Table 2 116 Table 2 119 and Table 2 120 list the reference level input attenuation and nominal input level for the analyzer
313. al to the Mixer Level in Table 2 68 0 1 dB d On the analyzer press Single and wait for the completion of a new sweep Then press Peak Search or Search e If the Mixer Level in Table 2 68 is 20 dBm press Marker Select Marker 2 f Ifthe Mixer Level in Table 2 68 is 10 dBm press Marker Select Marker 1 g On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search h Record the delta marker A Mkr amplitude reading in Table 2 68 and in the appropriate entry locations in the performance verification test record 11 On the analyzer press the following keys Marker More Marker All Off Auto Couple SPAN 1 MHz AMPLITUDE Ref Level 10 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB Sweep Sweep Cont End of procedure for Agilent E4402B and E4403B Band 1 12 On the analyzer press the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 4 GHz 13 On the synthesized sweeper press CW 4 GHz 14 Enter the power sensor 4 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 15 On the analyzer press the following keys Marker More Marker All Off Amplitude Presel Center 16 Repeat step 5 through step 11 for the synthesized sweeper CW Chapter 2 251 NOTE NOTE Performance Verification Tests 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B frequencies listed in Table 2 68 for Band 1 End of procedure for Agilent E4404B Band 2 17 On the analyzer press the following k
314. ale Div 1 dB BW Avg Res BW 3 kHz Man Video BW 3 kHz Man 5 Adjust the source power level to obtain the Channel B power meter reading recorded in Table 2 49 0 1 dB 6 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 50 as the Current Channel B Reading for de coupling 7 On the analyzer press Single then Peak Search or Search 8 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 50 for de coupling 9 Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2 50 10 Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 50 11 Adjust the source power level to obtain the Channel B power meter reading recorded in Table 2 49 0 1 dB for the current frequency 12 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 50 as the current Channel B reading 13 On the analyzer press Single then Peak Search or Search 14 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 50 15 Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each remaining frequency in Table 2 50 16 If the analyzer under test is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB and is being tested in ac coupled mode continue with step 26 These analyzers are specified only down to 10 MHz in ac coupled mode 17 Replace the synthesized sweeper with the function generator 192 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 18 Set the function generator amplitude to 4 dBm 19 Set the
315. alibration Requirements K Performance Verification Tests Calibration Adjustments 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic None Spurious Outputs 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic None Spurious Outputs 49 Tracking Generator L O LO Power Feedthrough 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate None Length Accuracy 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude None Error 52 First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy LO Power 53 IF INPUT Accuracy IF INPUT Correction 54 Comms Frequency Response Frequency Response Error Correction 55 Deleted None 56 Deleted None 57 Deleted None 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error None 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy IF Amplitude Adjustment Manual use of Agilent 8494G and Agilent 8496G Attenuators with the Agilent 11713A When using the programmable versions of the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuator Agilent 8494G and Agilent 8496G the Agilent 11713A Attenuator Switch Driver must be used to control the attenuators The Agilent 8494G 1 dB step attenuator should be connected as Attenuator X and the Agilent 8496G 10 dB step attenuator should be connected as Attenuator Y Use Table 2 2 to determine which of the Attenuator X and Attenuator Y settings are use to set the step attenuators to the desired value In the columns labeled Attenuator X and Attenuator Y a 1 indicates that section is on the LED in the button will be lit while a 0 indicates that section is off For example if the 1 dB step attenuator should be
316. and nominal attenuation for the calibrated 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators for the amplitude accuracy measurements Table 2 115 cdmaOne Channel Power Option BAC Preamp Off Input Level gt 25 dBm Nominal Reference Resolution Internal 1dBStep 10dBStep Nominal Input Level Bandwidth Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Source Level Level dBm dBm kHz dB dB dB dBm 15 15 10 40 0 0 15 15 30 10 40 0 0 15 5 5 10 25 0 20 15 5 15 10 25 0 20 15 25 25 10 10 0 40 15 410 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Table 2 115 cdmaOne Channel Power Option BAC Preamp Off Input Level gt 25 dBm Nominal Reference Resolution Internal 1dB Step 10dBStep Nominal Input Level Bandwidth Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Source Level Level dBm dBm kHz dB dB dB dBm 25 5 10 10 0 40 15 Table 2 116 GSM Transmit Power Option BAH Preamp Off Input Level gt 20 dBm Nominal Reference Resolution Internal 1 dB Step 10dBStep Nominal Input Level Bandwidth Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Source Level Level dBm dBm kHz dB dB dB dBm 15 15 300 40 0 0 15 15 30 300 40 0 0 15 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Wait for the preset routine to finish
317. and the dBmV col umn for analyzers with a 75 Q input Linear Scale Digital Bandwidths Option 1DR NOTE If the analyzer is an E4401B that is not equipped with Option 1DR narrow resolution bandwidths or an E4411B with or without Option 1DR continue with the next section Post test Instrument Restoration 1 On the analyzer press the following keys SPAN 150 Hz BW Avg 10 Hz Video BW 1 Hz 2 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions below the reference level 3 On the analyzer press the following keys Single Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 4 Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2 23 At each setting do the following Chapter 2 115 Performance Verification Tests 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B a Press Single on the analyzer b Press Peak Search or Search c Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of Table 2 23 d Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the Analyzer Marker Delta Amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the performance test record Table 2 23 Linear Mode Digital Bandwidths Option 1DR Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Anal 10 dB 10 dB Actual R K ictal Analyzer eference Marker Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Level Delt Test Nominal Actual Step Sxe Am pa Ha d Record
318. apter 2 Performance Verification Tests 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Tracking Generator Level Flatness Center Frequency lt 100 kHz NOTE Perform step 1 to step 7 for 50 Q tracking generators only Option 1DN 1 Set up the digital multimeter as follows Parameter Setting AC DC AC Volts Impedance amp Units Set to 50 Q impedance SMATH 102 Set to dBm MATH 52 Set to Synchronous SETACV 32 Sub sampled mode a To set the Agilent 3458A multimeter functions from the front panel press the blue shift key then Recall State T key Use the up and down arrows to select the appropriate function then enter the value from the numeric keypad and press enter NOTE Perform step 2 to step 7 for each measurement value in Table 2 97 2 Refer to Figure 2 62 to set up the equipment Figure 2 62 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Test Setup lt 100 kHz EMC ANALYZER DIGITAL MULTIMETER So coo OC US oo GGG 00 0 ana ADAPTER BNC ADAPTER Cable _ Termination Type N TEE wb939a 3 To set the analyzer center frequency to 9 kHz press FREQUENCY 9 kHz or as indicated in Table 2 96 Chapter 2 347 Performance Verification Tests 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ 4 Press Single 5 Record the DVM readout in Table 2 96 6 Subtract the
319. arch or Search 9 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 10 dB 10 Enter the power sensor 600 MHz calibration factor into the power meter 11 Record the power meter reading at 600 MHz in Table 2 73 12 Subtract the power meter reading at 600 MHz from the power meter reading at 300 MHz Record this difference as the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error in Table 2 73 For example if the power meter reading at 600 MHz is 6 45 dBm and the power meter reading at 300 MHz is 7 05 dBm the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error would be 0 60 dB 0 60 dB 7 05 dBm 6 45 dBm Second Harmonic Distortion Worksheet Description Measurement Power Meter Reading at 300 MHz dBm Power Meter Reading at 600 MHz dBm 300 MHz Frequency Response Error FRE dB Power Meter Reading at 900 MHz dBm Power Meter Reading at 1800 MHz dBm 900 MHz Frequency Response Error FRE dB Measuring 900 MHz Frequency Response Error 13 On the synthesized sweeper press the following CW 900 MHz POWER LEVEL 0 dBm 14 0n the analyzer press FREQUENCY Center Freq 900 MHz 15 Enter the power sensor 1 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 16 On the analyzer press Marker Off Peak Search or Search Marker Delta Chapter 2 269 Performance Verification Tests 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B 17 Record the power met
320. arch or Search Next Peak 10 If necessary continue pressing Next Peak until the marker delta is on the right most signal Record the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency reading in the performance test record 11 Repeat step 7 through step 10 for the remaining analyzer span settings listed in Table 2 9 Chapter 2 61 Performance Verification Tests 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Table 2 9 Frequency Span Readout Accuracy Analyzer Analyzer Synthesized Synthesized Test Analyzer c Record Start Stop Signal Sweeper E Span ntry Frequency Frequency Generator Frequency Frequency MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz 0 3000 300 2700 1 3000 10 110 20 100 2 100 10 10 1 10 01 10 09 3 0 1 800 900 810 890 4 100 800 800 1 800 01 800 09 5 0 1 1400 1500 1410 1490 6 100 1499 1499 1 1499 01 1499 09 7 0 1 62 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 7 Noise Sidebands 7 Noise Sidebands A 1 GHz CW signal is applied to the input of the analyzer The marker functions are used to measure the amplitude of the carrier and the noise level at 10 kHz 20 kHz and 30 kHz above and below the carrier The 100 kHz offset from the carrier is also tested on Agilent E4401B and E4411B analyzers For all other analyzers the 100 kHz offset from the carrier is tested in performance test 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B
321. are tested in a 1 kHz RBW Analyzers having Option 1DR Narrow Bandwidths installed have a minimum RBW of 100 Hz or 10 Hz Even though analyzers having Option 1D5 High Stability Frequency Reference and firmware revision A 08 00 or later installed have a minimum RBW of 1 Hz DANL for these analyzers is specified and tested with a 10 Hz RBW To reduce measurement uncertainty due to input attenuator switching and resolution bandwidth switching a reference level offset is added The 50 MHz alignment signal is used as the amplitude reference for determining the amount of offset required The offset is removed at the end of the test by pressing instrument preset The related adjustment for this procedure is Frequency Response Equipment Required Termination 50 Q Type N m 2 required for Option 1DN Cable BNC Adapter Type N m to BNC f Procedure 1 Connect the AMPTD REF OUT to the 50 Q Input using a BNC cable and adapter as shown in Figure 2 54 Chapter 2 309 Performance Verification Tests 36 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4402B and E4403B Figure 2 54 Displayed Average Noise Level Test Setup ESA SPECTRUM ANALYZER Termination _ 6 mmm wl752a 2 Press System More Show System If there is an entry shown which reads 1DR Narrow Resolution BW and the analyzer is an E4402B then enter 10 Hz below as the minimum RBW If there is an entry shown which reads 1DR Narrow Resolution BW and the analyzer
322. arker delta A Mkr1 amplitude take its absolute value and record the result as the Deviation Deviation dB Calculate the Residual FM by multiplying the deviation recorded in step 6 by 0 426 Hz dB This is the slope of the 10 Hz Res BW filter at 10 dB below the peak of the filter Record this value as Test Record entry 2 Residual FM 10 Hz RBW in the performance verification test record Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 11 Sweep Time Accuracy 11 Sweep Time Accuracy This test uses a function generator to amplitude modulate a 500 MHz CW signal from another signal generator The analyzer demodulates this signal in zero span to display the response in the time domain The marker A function on the analyzer is used to read out the sweep time accuracy If the analyzer is equipped with Option AYX also perform Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy in addition to this procedure There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Function generator Synthesized signal generator Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in Cable BNC 120 cm 48 in Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Pad minimum loss Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 0 Figure 2 11 Sweep Time Accuracy Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM ANALYZER aliases be FUNCTION GENERATOR abi Hemas gg BHEO al RF Output O
323. armonic response amplitude for microwave analyzer stop frequency settings lt 2000 MHz Record this amplitude as the highest non harmonic response amplitude in Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record 2 In Table 2 104 locate the most positive non harmonic response 374 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN amplitude for microwave analyzer start frequency settings gt 2000 MHz Record this amplitude as the highest non harmonic response amplitude in Test Record entry 2 of the performance verification test record Chapter 2 375 Figure 2 69 Performance Verification Tests 49 Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 49 Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN The tracking generator output is connected to the analyzer 50 W Input and the tracking is adjusted at 50 MHz for a maximum signal level The tracking generator output is then connected to the input of a microwave analyzer The tracking generator is tuned to several different frequencies and the LO Feedthrough is measured at the frequency extremes of the LO The related adjustment for this procedure is TG LO Leveling Equipment Required Microwave analyzer Cable Type N 62 cm 2
324. at step 7 through step 13 for each of the frequencies and amplitudes listed in Table 2 114 15 Record the worst peak phase error from Column 3 as Entry 1 in the performance test record 16 Record the worst RMS phase error from Column 4 as Entry 2 in the performance test record 17 Record the worst frequency error from Column 5 as Entry 3 in the performance test record 408 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH This test measures the absolute amplitude of the ESA Series Spectrum Analyzer at numerous input levels attenuator settings and log levels The test also measures the amplitude accuracy with the Preamp On when Option 1DS is present The measured performance when added to the absolute frequency response over a 20 to 30 C temperature range yields the Comms Absolute Accuracy The absolute frequency response is tested separately Refer to the Frequency Response performance test The frequency response is not specified in the Cellular nor PCS bands therefore the Comms Frequency Response test must be completed first The worksheet data will be used with the results of the Comms Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz to yield to the Comms absolute accuracy in the Cellular and PCS bands A sythesized signal generator and attenuators are used as the signal source to the analyzer A power meter is used to measure the sign
325. at step 8 through step 11 for each remaining frequency in Table 2 44 18 For each entry in Table 2 44 calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as follows Splitter Tracking Error Channel A Power Channel B Power For example if Channel A Power is 10 05 dBm and Channel B Power is 10 23 dBm the Splitter Tracking Error is 0 18 dB Source Splitter Characterization Power Meter Reading Splitter Source Frequency Tracking Power Channel A Channel B Error Setting 100 kHz 500 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 0 dB Ref 50 MHz 75 MHz 175 MHz 275 MHz 375 MHz 174 Chapter 2 Table 2 44 Source Splitter Characterization Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B Frequency Power Meter Reading Channel A Channel B Splitter Tracking Error Source Power Setting 475 MHz 575 MHz 675 MHz 775 MHz 825 MHz 875 MHz 925 MHz 975 MHz 1025 MHz 1075 MHz 1175 MHz 1275 MHz 1375 MHz 1500 MHz 1525 MHz 1625 MHz 1675 MHz 1725 MHz 1775 MHz 1825 MHz 1875 MHz 1925 MHz 1975 MHz 2025 MHz 2125 MHz 2325 MHz 2525 MHz 2725 MHz Chapter 2 175 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and
326. atErrorgg dB c Subtract FlatErrorgg from FlatErrorgg and record the result as the Setup Change Error Setup Change Error FlatErrorg FlatErrorg Setup Change Error dB 29 For frequencies less than 10 MHz calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 61 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd Setup Change Error For example if Flatness Error is 0 30 dB 50 MHz Ref Amptd is 0 15 dB and Setup Change Error is 0 19 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 26 dB 30 For frequencies 10 MHz and greater calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 61 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd For example if Flatness Error is 0 30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is 0 15 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 45 dB Table 2 61 Frequency Response Worksheet Preamp On Current Splitter Flatness Flatness Frequency Channel B Mkr1 Amptd Tracking Error Relative to Reading Error 50 MHz 1 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 50 MHz 0 dB Ref 75 MHz Chapter 2 227 Table 2 61 Performance Verification Tests 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B Frequency Response Worksheet Preamp On Frequency Current Splitter Channel B Mkri Amptd Tracking Reading Error Flatness Error Flatness Relative to 50 MHz 175 MHz
327. ate subsets in Table 2 89 E4407B or Table 2 90 E4408B Then record the display line amplitude setting as the indicated Test Record entry in the performance verification test record 2 Ifthe minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz perform those procedures listed as Subset A in Table 2 89 or Table 2 90 3 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier is installed also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in Table 2 89 4 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator is installed perform those procedures listed in Subset A in Table 2 89 or Table 2 90 5 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and both Option 1DS RF Preamplifier and Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator are installed also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in Table 2 89 6 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz also perform those procedures listed in Subset C in Table 2 89 or Table 2 90 7 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier is installed also perform those procedures listed in 326 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4407B and E4408B Subset D in Table 2 89 Table 2 89 DANL Measurement Sequence E4407B Procedure Parameters Test Subset Procedure Start O Test Preamp aaa Freq RBW
328. ating Calibration Cycle Calibration Cycle The performance tests in chapter 2 should be used to check the analyzer against its specifications once every year Specifications are listed in the Specifications Guide Performance Verification Test Tables The tables on the following pages list the performance tests in Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests required for each model number Perform all the tests marked with a dot in the Std standard column If any options are installed in the analyzer also perform all tests marked with a dot in the appropriate option column Chapter 1 11 Table 1 1 Calibrating Calibration Cycle Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Tests Performance Test Name Calibration for Instrument Option Std Z A rd Q A RN Q m 1D5 S 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 19 21 22 25 28 30 33 35 39 40 41 43 45 47 50 51 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Frequency Span Accuracy Noise Sidebands System Related Sidebands Residual FM Sweep Time Accuracy Display Scale Fidelity Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Reference Level Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Resolution
329. ation 0 dB AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst enter Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz if test RBW 1 kHz AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst enter Ref Lul Offset 100 Hz 10 Hz if test RBW 100 Hz or 10 Hz BW Avg Res BW 1 MHz BW Avg Video BW 10 kHz AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp Off if preamp state Off AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On if preamp state On Sweep Sweep Cont Sweep Sweep Time Auto 3 On the analyzer press Single View Trace Trace 1 Clear Write BW Avg Average Type Video Average 3 Enter Single 4 Wait until VAvg 3 is displayed to the left of the graticule the analyzer will take three sweeps then stop 5 On the analyzer press the following keys BW Avg Average Off Peak Search or Search BW Avg Average On Marker gt Mkr CF 6 If the test RBW is 1 kHz press SPAN 20 kHz If the test RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz press SPAN 500 Hz 7 Ifthe test RBW is 1 kHz press BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz Video BW 30 Hz If the test RBW is 100 Hz press BW Avg Res BW 100 Hz Video BW 10 Hz If the test RBW is 10 Hz press BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz 314 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 36 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4402B and E4403B Video BW 1 Hz 8 On the analyzer press Single and wait for the new sweep to finish 9 Read the average of the trace data ignoring any residual responses On the analyzer press Display Display Line On and adjust the display line so that
330. ation Cycle Table 1 3 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Tests Calibration for Performance Test Name Instrument Option J 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy N 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy N 6 Frequency Span Accuracy N 7 Noise Sidebands 9 System Related Sidebands N 10 Residual FM N 11 Sweep Time Accuracy S 12 Display Scale Fidelity N 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty N 15 Reference Level Accuracy 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty N 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings N 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy N 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy N 23 Frequency Response 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses N 31 Spurious Responses S 33 Gain Compression 36 Displayed Average Noise Level 39 Residual Responses 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs 49 Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough N a Perform these tests on all E4403B analyzers Chapter 1 15 Calibrating Calibration Cycle Table 1 4 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Tests Performance Test Name Calibration for Instrument Option Std 1DN 1DS 1D5 1D6 BAC AH B7E 44 46 48 49 50 5
331. ation Tests 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Part 3 Noise Sideband Suppression at 5 MHz 1 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 5 MHz FREQUENCY CF Step 5 MHz Center Freq 7 Single Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps 2 Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 11 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 5 MHz 3 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 5 MHz FREQUENCY J J Single Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps 4 Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 11 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 5 MHz 5 Press T Part 4 Noise Sideband Suppression at 10 MHz 1 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 10 MHz FREQUENCY CF Step 9 99 MHz Center Freq T Single Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps 2 Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 11 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 10 MHz A spur may exist at 10 MHz offset from the carrier Measuring at 9 99 MHz offset from the carrier will yield a noise sideband level worse than the reading at 10 MHz offset Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 10 MHz FREQUENCY J J Single Wait for the analyzer to average ten s
332. aximum aaaea 0 dBm 0 3 dB 18 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 19 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 20 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 21 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 22 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 23 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 24 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Linear Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 25 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 26 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 27 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 28 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 29 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 30 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 31 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 32 0 7 dB 0 101 dB 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 9 kHz 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 kHz 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 kHz 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 kHz 0 3 dB 5 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 538 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date ng c Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 120 kHz 0 3 dB 6 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 300 kHz 0 3 dB 7 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1 MHz 0 3 dB 8 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 MHz 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB
333. between 3 0 GHz and 6 7 GHz Record this number in Table 2 53 as the Maximum Response for Band 1 9 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 3 0 GHz and 6 7 GHz Record this number in Table 2 53 as the Minimum Response for Band 1 10 For Band 1 in Table 2 53 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 11 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4404B then continue with step 15 12 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 6 7 GHz and 13 2 GHz Record this number in Table 2 53 as the Maximum Response for Band 2 13 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to Chapter 2 205 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 6 7 GHz and 13 2 GHz Record this number in Table 2 53 as the Minimum Response for Band 2 14 For Band 2 in Table 2 53 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 15 Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 50 as the Maximum Response for Band 0 in Table 2 54 16 Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac c
334. bility Table 2 3 10 MHz Reference Accuracy Worksheet Description Measurement Counter Reading 1 Hz Timebase Fine DAC Hz Counter Reading 2 Hz Counter Reading 3 Hz Positive Frequency Change Hz Negative Frequency Change Hz Maximum Frequency Change Hz Settability Hz 44 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D5 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D5 This test applies only to analyzers equipped with the high stability frequency reference Option 1D5 If your analyzer does not have Option 1D5 perform the 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy test instead This test measures the warmup characteristics of the 10 MHz reference oscillator The ability of the 10 MHz oscillator to meet its warmup characteristics gives a high level of confidence that it will also meet its yearly aging specification The universal counter is connected to the 10 MHz REF OUT After the analyzer has been allowed to cool for at least 60 minutes the analyzer is powered on A frequency measurement is made five minutes after power is applied and the frequency is recorded Another frequency measurement is made 10 minutes later 15 minutes after power is applied and the frequency is recorded A final frequency measurement
335. ble 75Q Input Only wl75a 5 Adjust the analyzer center frequency if necessary to place the lower frequency on the second vertical graticule line one division from the left most graticule line 6 On the analyzer press Single Wait for the completion of a new sweep then press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker Delta Peak Search or Search Next Peak The two markers should be on the signals near the second and tenth vertical graticule lines the first graticule line is the left most 7 If necessary continue pressing Next Peak until the active marker is on the right most signal 1350 MHz 8 Record the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency reading as Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record 100 kHz and 100 MHz Frequency Span Readout Accuracy 1 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Start Freq 10 MHz Stop Freq 110 MHz Sweep Sweep Cont 2 On the synthesized sweeper set the controls as follows 56 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 5 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B CW 100 MHz POWER LEVEL 5 dBm Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 20 MHz AMPLITUDE 0 dBm Adjust the analyzer center frequency to center the two signals on the display On the analyzer press Single Wait for the completion of a new sweep then press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker
336. ble 2 54 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 32 Transfer the values entered in Table 2 54 to the test record in this guide 33 The frequency response test for Agilent E4405B analyzers is now complete Table 2 53 Frequency Response Results Agilent E4404B E4405B de Coupled Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band Test Test Test dB Record dB Record dB Record Entry Entry Entry 0 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 Chapter 2 207 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Table 2 54 Frequency Response Results Agilent E4404B E4405B ac Coupled Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band Test Test Test dB Record dB Record dB Record Entry Entry Entry 0 10 11 12 0A 13 14 15 0B 16 17 18 1 19 20 21 2 22 23 24 Agilent E4407B E4408B Test Results Perform the following steps to verify the frequency response of the analyzer 1 Enter the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 50 dB 2 Enter the most positive number from the Response Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 51 dB 3 Record the most positive of numbers from step 1 and step 2 in Table 2 55 as the Maximum Response for Band 0 4 Enter the most nega
337. btain the slope of the resolution bandwidth filter For example if the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency is 275 Hz and the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude is 3 92 dB the slope would be equal to 70 15 Hz dB Record the result below Slope Hz dB Measuring the Residual FM 9 On the analyzer press Marker Off Peak Search or Search Meas Tools Delta 10 Rotate the knob counterclockwise until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 10 dB 0 3 dB 11 On the analyzer press the following keys Marker Normal Marker gt Mkr gt CF Single BW Avg Video BW Man 1 kHz SPAN Zero Span Sweep Sweep Time 100 ms Single The displayed trace should be about five divisions below the reference level If it is not press Sweep Sweep Cont FREQUENCY and use the knob to place the displayed trace about five divisions below the reference level Press Single 12 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Pk Pk Search Read the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude take its absolute value and record the result as the Deviation Deviation dB 13 Calculate the Residual FM by multiplying the Slope recorded in 80 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 10 Residual FM step 8 by the Deviation recorded in step 12 Record this value as Test Record entry 1 Residual FM 1 kHz Res BW in the performance verification test record Part 2 Residual FM for Option 1DR and 1D5 Perform this additional procedure only if Option 1
338. ce Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Ga ae Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 9 System Related Sidebands Offset from 500 MHz signal 30 kHz to 230 kHz 1 65 dBc 1 30 dB 30 kHz to 230 kHz 2 65 dBc 1 30 dB 10 Residual FM 1 kHz Res BW 1 150 Hz 21 Hz Non Option 1D5 1 kHz Res BW 1 100 Hz 21 Hz Option 1D5 10 Hz Res BW 2 2 Hz 0 27 Hz Options 1DR and 1D5 only 11 Sweep Time Accuracy Sweep Time 5 ms 1 0 1 1 0 0 16 20 ms 1 0 2 1 0 0 16 100 ms 1 0 3 1 0 0 16 1s 1 0 4 1 0 0 16 10s 1 0 5 1 0 0 16 1 ms Option AYX or B7D 1 0 6 1 0 0 16 only 500 us Option AYX or 1 0 7 1 0 0 16 B7D only 100 us Option AYX or 1 0 8 1 0 0 16 B7D only 12 Display Scale Fidelity Chapter 3 563 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum raed 4 Maximum re Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 30 dB 1 0 30 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 30 dB 2 0 30 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 40 dB 3 0 40 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 40 dB 4 0 40
339. ce Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum onead 4 Maximum A 0 to 55 C Band 0 1 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 2 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 4 0 dB 0 28 dB Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440327 or greater Maximum Response 4 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 5 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 6 4 0 dB 0 28 dB Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440327 or greater Maximum Response 7 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 8 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 9 4 0 dB 0 28 dB 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Center Freq Input Freq 2 0GHz 2042 8 MHz 1 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 2642 8 MHz 2 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 1820 8 MHz 3 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 278 5 MHz 4 65 dBc 891 dB Chapter 3 547 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aaa d Maximum aaaea 2 0 GHz 5600 0 MHz 5 80 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 6242 8 MHz 6 80 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 4042 8 MHz 7 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 4642 8 MHz 8 65 dBc 891 dB
340. ced signals The analyzer marker functions are used to measure this frequency difference There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper Synthesized signal generator Power splitter Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in 2 required Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Pad minimum loss Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Procedure Full Span Frequency Span Readout Accuracy 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 5 Note that the power splitter is used as a combiner The synthesized signal generator provides the frequency reference for the synthesized sweeper 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 3 Press PRESET on the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows CW 1350 MHz POWER LEVEL 5 dBm 4 On the synthesized signal generator set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 150 MHz AMPLITUDE 0 dBm Chapter 2 55 Performance Verification Tests 5 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Figure 2 5 Frequency Span Readout Accuracy Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR 10 MHz Reference 10 MHz Output Reference Input SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER SPECTRUM ANALYZER RF Output ADAPTER Minimum i Loss i Pad Type N Cable ADAPTER Type N Ca
341. ck on the mouse icon in the upper right hand corner of the display 8 Set the oscilloscope statistics on Click on Measure and verify that Show Statistics is checked 9 Define the conditions for a delta time measurement on the oscilloscope Leave the oscilloscope in Auto Trigger Free Run mode until all connections and setups are completed on both the oscilloscope and the analyzer This allows you to confirm that both channels on the oscilloscope are receiving a valid signal Click on Measure Customize Measurement Definitions Set Threshold Definition to 10 50 90 Set Top Base Definition to Standard Set From Edge to 1 and set To Edge to 2 e Set both Direction selections to Rising L Set both Threshold selections to Middle Level g Click Close o p a p 10 Activate the delta time measurement a Click Measure Time Delta Time b Set Source 1 to Channel 1 c Set Source 2 to Channel 2 d Click OK 11 Wait a few seconds for the minimum and maximum values displayed at the bottom of the oscilloscope grid to stabilize 12 Refer to the measurement statistics at the bottom of the oscilloscope grid Record the ATime 1 2 min value as Minimum Gate Delay in Table Chapter 2 381 Performance Verification Tests 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 2 106 Record the ATime 1 2 max
342. ctual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator is 0 03 dB 10 dB Actualogp is 0 03 dB If the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator is 0 02 dB 1 dB Actualggp is 0 02 dB In this case RefAttenggp is 0 05 dB 9 Obtain the metrology data for the step attenuators at 50 MHz Enter the actual attenuation values for each attenuator setting as indicated in Table 2 34 If using a programmable attenuator the section three 40 dB step should be used for the 40 dB setting on the 10 dB step attenuator Similarly the section three 4 dB step should Chapter 2 151 Performance Verification Tests 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B be used for the 4 dB setting on the 1 dB step attenuator Table 2 34 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet 0 dBm Reference Level 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Total Amptd Attenuator Attenuator Attenuation i Accuracy Nominal Meas Test Amptd Amptd R ve 4 Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual aie Entry 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dBm 1 0 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dBm 2 0 dB 20 dB 20 dB 20 dBm 3 0 dB 30 dB 30 dB 30 dBm 4 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 40 dBm 5 0 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dBm 6 10 Calculate the actual total attenuation by adding the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator to the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator for each total attenuation setting listed in Table 2 34 NOT
343. cy 53 MHz 1 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 1403 MHz 3 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 2503 MHz 4 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 4403 MHz 5 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 7603 MHz 6 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 14003 MHz 7 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 38 Displayed Average Noise Level 1 kHz RBW 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1 116 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 2 115 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 3 112 dBm 1 23 dB 3 GHz to 6 GHz 4 112 dBm 1 23 dB 6 GHz to 12 GHz 5 110 dBm 1 23 dB 12 GHz to 22 GHz 6 107 dBm 1 23 dB 22 GHz to 26 5 GHz 7 101 dBm 1 23 dB 100 Hz RBW 10 MHz to 1 GHz 11 124 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 12 123 dBm 1 23 dB Chapter 3 613 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum anced d Maximum ie 2 GHz to 3 GHz 13 120 dBm 1 23 dB 3 GHz to 6 GHz 14 120 dBm 1 23 dB 6 GHz to 12 GHz 15 118 dBm 1 23 dB 12 GHz to 22 GHz 16 115 dBm 1 23 dB 22 GHz to 26 5 GHz 17 109 dBm 1 23 dB 39 Residual Responses 150 kHz to 6 7 GHz 1 90 dBm 0 87 dB 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Option 1DN only Absolute Amplitude 0 75 dB 1 0 75 dB 0 096 dB Accuracy Absolute Vernier Accuracy 2 dB 0 5 dB 2 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 3 dB 0 5 dB 3 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 5 dB 0 5 dB 4 0 5 dB 0 008 dB 6 dB 0 5 dB
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345. d Noise Level at 10 kHz 7 Press FREQUENCY Center Freq T 8 Continue with Part 3 Noise Sideband Suppression at 20 kHz Part 2 Noise Sideband Suppression at 10 kHz measured in 100 Hz RBW 1 Perform the following steps to set up the equipment Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 1000 MHz AMPLITUDE 0 dBm AM OFF FM OFF 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 7 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 1 GHz SPAN 10 MHz AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB Man Chapter 2 65 Performance Verification Tests 7 Noise Sidebands 4 66 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the carrier amplitude Peak Search or Search FREQUENCY Signal Track On SPAN 50 kHz BW Avg 100 Hz Video BW 30 Hz Man FREQUENCY Signal Track Off Det Demod Detector Sample Sweep Sweep Time 5 sec Single Wait for the completion of a sweep then press Peak Search or Search Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 10 kHz Marker Delta More Function Marker Noise or Noise AMPLITUDE 10 dBm FREQUENCY CF Step 10 kHz Center Freq T SPAN Zero Span Single Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 10 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 10 kHz Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband lev
346. d tested with a 10 Hz RBW To reduce measurement uncertainty due to input attenuator switching and resolution bandwidth switching a reference level offset is added The 50 MHz alignment signal is used as the amplitude reference for determining the amount of offset required The offset is removed at the end of the test by pressing instrument preset The related adjustment for this procedure is Frequency Response Equipment Required Termination 50 Q Type N m 2 required for Option 1DN Cable BNC Adapter Type N m to BNC f Procedure 1 Connect the AMPTD REF OUT to the 50 Q Input using a BNC cable and adapter as shown in Figure 2 55 316 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4404B and E4405B Figure 2 55 Displayed Average Noise Level Test Setup ESA SPECTRUM ANALYZER REF OUT BNC Termination __ 6 mmm wl752a 2 Press System More Show System If there is an entry shown which reads 1DR Narrow Resolution Bw then enter 10 Hz below otherwise enter 1 kHz as the minimum RBW resolution bandwidth Keep this value in mind as you continue to perform this procedure Also take note of whether or not Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier are installed Minimum RBW Hz Option 1DN Option 1DS 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Then press the following keys Input Out
347. dB 0 083 dB 80 1 10 dB 62 1 10 dB 0 089 dB 84 1 14 dB 63 1 14 dB 0 086 dB 88 1 18 dB 64 1 18 dB 0 085 dB 92 1 22 dB 65 1 22 dB 0 100 dB 96 1 26 dB 66 1 26 dB 0 099 dB 98 1 28 dB 67 1 28 dB 0 098 dB 566 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aA 4 Maximum A Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 68 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 69 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 70 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 71 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 72 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 73 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 74 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 4 dB 75 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 76 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 77 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 78 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 79 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 80 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 81 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 82 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 83 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 84 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 85 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 86 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 87 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Linear Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level Chap
348. dB 3 0 54 dB 0 110 dB 30 dBm input 0 54 dB 4 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 5 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 6 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 20 dBm Reference Level 20 dBm input 0 54 dB 7 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 30 dBm input 0 54 dB 8 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 9 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 10 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm Reference Level 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 11 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 12 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm Reference Level 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 18 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth 5 MHz 3 5 MHz 1 6 5 MHz 110 kHz 3 MHz 2 55 MHz 2 3 45 MHz 66 kHz 1 MHz 0 85 MHz 3 1 15 MHz 22 kHz 300 kHz 255 kHz 4 345 kHz 6 6 kHz 100 kHz 85 kHz 5 115 kHz 2 2 kHz 30 kHz 25 5 kHz 6 34 5 kHz 660 Hz Chapter 3 509 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aa d Maximum ie 10 kHz 8 5 kHz 7 11 5 kHz 220 Hz 3 kHz 2 55 kHz 8 3 45 kHz 66 Hz 1 kHz 850 Hz 9 1 15 kHz 22 Hz 120 kHz 96 kHz 10 144 kHz 2 17 kHz 9 kHz 7 2 kHz 11 10 8 kHz 163 Hz 24 Frequency Response 20 to 30 C Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz
349. dB 5 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 7 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 8 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Linear Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 10 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 13 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 14 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 15 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 16 0 7 dB 0 101 dB 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Chapter 3 607 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum eand 4 Maximum are Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 9 kHz 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 kHz 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 kHz 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 kHz 0 3 dB 5 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 120 kHz 0 3 dB 6 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 300 kHz 0 3 dB 7 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 1 MHz 0 3 dB 8 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 3 MHz 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 5 MHz 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 076 dB 300 Hz Option 1DR only 3 0 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 200 Hz Option 1DR only 3 0 dB 12 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 Hz Option 1DR only 3 0 dB 13 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings
350. dB and 40 dB Attenuation Comms Frequency Response Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM SWEEPER ANALYZER SPLITTER 20 dB Attenuator Option 1DS Only wl724b 1 This procedure will be performed several times with various combinations of input attenuation resolution bandwidth and preamp settings as described in Table 2 109 Make 6 copies of Table 2 110 7 copies if the analyzer is equipped with the preamp Option 1DS Label each copy with the information listed in Table 2 109 Comms Frequency Response Measurement Conditions Test Measurement Attenuation Res BW Preamp 1 40 dB 10 kHz Off cdmaOne Channel Power 2 Accuracy 25 dB 10 kHz Off 3 10 dB 10 kHz Off 4 GSM Transmit Power 40 dB 300 kHz Off Accuracy 5 5 dB 300 kHz Off 6 cdmaOne Receive Channel 0 dB 10 kHz Off Power Accuracy 7 cdmaOne Receive Channel 0 dB 10 kHz On Power Accuracy Preamp On 2 Remove the reference sensor Channel A sensor from the power Chapter 2 399 Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH splitter Connect the power splitter to the analyzer 50 Q Input using an adapter Do not use a cable If measuring with the preamp on connect the 20 dB attenuator to the analyzer input Refer to Figure 2 75 3 Set the source frequency to 50 MHz 4 Set the source POWER LEVEL to 6 dBm 5 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset soft
351. dBc which yields a third order intercept of gt 10 dBm 30 dBm 80 dBc 2 Measuring with 20 dBm at the mixer and verifying the distortion products are suppressed by gt 60 dBc the equivalent TOI is also gt 10 dBm 20 dBm 60 dBc 2 There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Synthesized sweeper Power meter dual channel RF power sensor Power splitter Directional bridge 50 MHz low pass filter Cable BNC 120 cm Cable APC 3 5 91 cm 2 required Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 f 3 required Adapter Type N m to SMA m Chapter 2 255 CAUTION Performance Verification Tests 30 Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B Adapter Type N m to BNC f Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter SMA f to BNC m Adapter APC 3 5 f to APC 3 5 f Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Power sensor 75 Q Adapter mechanical Type N m 50 Q to Type N m 75 Q Adapter Type N m to BNC m 75 Q Procedure This performance test consists of two parts Part 1 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Part 2 Second Harmonic Distortion Perform Part 1 before Part 2 Part 1 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter and RF power sensor in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual 75 Q Input only Use a 75 Q power sensor Use only 7
352. de Ext Ref will appear on the display if the analyzer is in external reference mode If the analyzer is in external reference mode disconnect the external reference Set the universal counter controls as follows a Press Gate amp ExtArm b Press any one of the arrow keys until TIME is displayed c Press Gate amp ExtArm again Using the arrow keys set the TIME to 10s d Press Enter e On Channel 1 press 50 Q 1 MQ to light the LED next to 50 Q f On Channel 1 press AC DC to extinguish the LED next to DC g On Channel 1 press x10 Attenuator to extinguish the LED next to x10 Attenuator h On Channel 1 press 100 kHz Filter to extinguish the LED next to 100 kHz Filter i On Channel 1 press Trigger Sensitivity until Auto Trig is displayed j Use the arrows keys to toggle to off k Press Freq amp Ratio Continue with the next step 5 minutes after the Power On Time noted in step 2 Wait for the universal counter reading to make at least two readings Record the universal counter reading in Table 2 3 as Counter Reading 1 with 0 001 Hz resolution Chapter 2 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D5 8 Continue with next step 15 minutes after the Power On Time noted in step 2 9 Wait for the universal counter reading to make at least two readings Record the universa
353. der Intermodulation Distortion Worksheet Test Lower Upper Worst Mixer Record TOI Test Distortion Distortion Distortion Level Entry Amplitude Amplitude Amplitude Calculated TOI 1 1 Option 1DR 2 30 If the analyzer is an E4401B and is equipped with Option 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidth perform step 31 through step 36 Otherwise continue with step 37 31 Set synthesized signal generator frequency to the F1 value used in TOI Test 1 of Table 2 69 32 Set synthesized sweeper CW frequency to the F2 value used in TOI Test 1 of Table 2 69 33 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer to the F1 value for TOI Test Option 1DR in Table 2 69 Then set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY CF Step 50 kHz Man SPAN 20 kHz AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 5 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 10 dBm 75 Q Input only AMPLITUDE Attenuation 5 dB Man 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB Man 75 Q Input only BW Avg 1 kHz Man BW Avg Video BW 300 Hz Man Peak Search or Search More Search Param or Search Criteria Peak Excursn 3 dB 34 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker gt Mkr gt CF 35 Set the analyzer as follows SPAN 500 Hz BW Avg Res BW 30 Hz BW Avg Video B
354. djustment for this performance test is IF Amplitude Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator 1 dB step attenuator 10 dB step attenuator 6 dB fixed attenuator 2 required Attenuator switch driver if programmable step attenuators are used Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in 2 required Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in Attenuator interconnect kit Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Chapter 2 117 Performance Verification Tests 15 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Figure 2 15 Reference Level Accuracy Test Setup BNC Cable SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM ANALYZER SIGNAL GENERATOR 10 MHz Ref Out Output 50Q 6dB ATTENUATOR DRIVER Fixed ee 10dB STEP Attenuator ADAPTER L ATTENUATOR P Fixed 1dB STEP t Minimum Attenuator ATTENUATOR i Loss Pad Type N Cable Type N Cable 75 ohm Input Only wl77b Procedure Calculate the Actual Attenuation Errors 1 From the calibration data supplied with the 10 dB step attenuator enter into Column 2 of Table 2 24 through Table 2 27 the actual attenuation for the corresponding nominal attenuation settings Enter data into Table 2 25 and Table 2 27 if the analyzer has Option 1DR If no calibration data is supplied for 0 dB enter zero NOTE The Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator has four attenuator sections consisting of 10 dB 20 dB 4
355. do jp ActualTotalAtten RefAtten 4 4p 40dB 7 Table 2 128 has two Amplitude Accuracy entries for each nominal input amplitude setting For each of the nominal input amplitude setting pairs in Table 2 128 record the worst of the two Amplitude Accuracy values in Table 2 129 and Table 2 130 as the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy for the same Nominal Input Amplitude setting Table 2 129 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Cellular Band Preamp Off Peak to dmaOn Nominal 50 MHz Input Peak Uncertainty a ae 9 Input Amplitude Attenuation Response Ch ane Be Amplitude Accuracy 1 7 GHz to n SF ONE 2 GHz ccuracy Preamp Off dBm dB dB dB aie eae dB 40 0 0 24 25 60 0 0 24 26 70 0 0 24 27 80 0 0 24 28 85 0 0 24 29 Table 2 130 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power PCS Band Preamp Off Nominal 50 MHz Input Penk to Uncertainty Gana F Peak Receive Input Amplitude Attenuation h l Amplitude Ace racy Response Channel Power 1 7 GHz to Accuracy 2 GHz Preamp Off Columns 2 4 5 dBm dB dB dB dB dB 40 0 0 24 30 60 0 0 24 31 70 0 0 24 32 80 0 0 24 33 85 0 0 24 34 8 Copy into Table 2 129 and Table 2 130 the peak to peak frequency response error for the appropriate input attenuation setting from the Comms Frequency Response Performance Test for both the 800 MHz Chapter 2 421 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Ab
356. e ae ee s y dB dB dB dBm dB 20 0 Ref 20 0 Ref Ref 10 10 9 0 0 10 30 30 11 40 40 12 50 50 13 60 60 14 70 70 15 80 80 16 Linear Scale Analog Bandwidths 1 Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 20 dB attenuation 2 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 5 dB attenuation 3 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys Chapter 2 121 Performance Verification Tests 15 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B AMPLITUDE Scale Type Lin AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE 20 dBm SPAN 50 kHz BW Avg 3 kHz Video BW 30 Hz Sweep Sweep Cont Marker Off 4 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions below the reference level 5 On the analyzer press the following keys Single Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 6 Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2 26 At each setting do the following a Press Single on the analyzer 122 Press Peak Search or Search Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of Table 2 26 Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the Analyzer Marker Delta Amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the performance test record Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 15 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B
357. e 75 ohm Input Only wl77b 12 Set the analyzer as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 6 kHz BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 0 dBm Attenuation 10 dB Man 13 Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values listed in Table 2 30 acon 146 Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 30 Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 30 Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press Peak Search or Search Even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting the marker can still make a valid measurement Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the measured amplitude in Table 2 30 If the nominal amplitude is 0 dBm calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdogp If the amplitude is less than 0 dBm calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdggp ActualTotalAtten RefAttenggp Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification Chapter 2 test record as indicated in Table 2 30 Measuring 20 dBm Reference Level 1 Press AMPLITUDE Ref Level 20 dBm Performance Verification Tests 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 2 Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table
358. e E4408B Procedure Parameters Test Subset Procedure Start Sta Test Preamp C Freq RBW State A Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 1 kHz Off 1 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 1 kHz Off 2 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 1 kHz Off 3 Measure DANL 3 GHz 6 GHz 1 kHz Off 4 Measure DANL 6 GHz 12 GHz 1 kHz Off 5 Measure DANL 12 GHz 22 GHz 1 kHz Off 6 Measure DANL 22 GHz 26 5 GHz 1 kHz Off 7 C Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 100 Hz Off 11 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 100 Hz Off 12 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 100 Hz Off 13 Measure DANL 3 GHz 6 GHz 100 Hz Off 14 Measure DANL 6 GHz 12 GHz 100 Hz Off 15 Measure DANL 12 GHz 22 GHz 100 Hz Off 16 Measure DANL 22 GHz 26 5 GHz 100 Hz Off 17 8 After performing all applicable DANL measurement procedures continue with Remove Reference Level Offset Measuring Displayed Average Noise Level Use the following procedure for testing DANL over most frequency ranges The start and stop frequencies and test RBW 1 kHz 100 Hz or 10 Hz are specified in the DANL Measurement Sequence Table Table 2 89 or Table 2 90 1 Ifthe test RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and the analyzer has Option 1DN 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator installed press Source Amplitude Off 2 Set the analyzer as follows Auto Couple FREQUENCY Start Freq enter specified start frequency FREQUENCY Stop Freq enter specified stop frequency AMPLITUDE 70 dBm Attenuation 0 dB AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst en
359. e Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon Noise Level 50 Q 1 kHz RBW 400 kHz 1 MHz to 10 MHz 10 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 1 GHz 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz the input impedance and serial nu mber of the anal yzer 1 2 3 4 5 115 dBm 115 dBm 119 dBm 117 dBm 113 dBm 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 1 23 dB 630 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ond 4 Maximum aioe 50 Q 100 Hz RBW 400 kHz 11 123 dBm 1 23 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz 12 123 dBm 1 23 dB 10 MHz to 500 MHz 18 127 dBm 1 23 dB 500 MHz to 1 GHz 14 125 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz 15 121 dBm 1 23 dB 75 Q 1 kHz RBW 1 MHz to 10 MHz 21 63 dBmV 1 23 dB 10 MHz to 500 MHz 22 65 dBmV 1 23 dB 500 MHz to 1 GHz 23 60 dBmV 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz 24 53 dBmV 1 23 dB 75 Q 100 Hz RBW 1 MHz to 10 MHz 29 72 dBmV 1 23 dB 10 MHz to 500 MHz 30 74 dBmV 1 23 dB 500 MHz to 1 GHz 31 68 dBmV 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 1 5 GHz 32 61 dBmV 1 23 dB 39 Residual Responses Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the input impedance and serial number of the analyzer 50 Q 150 kHz to 1 5 GHz 1 90 dBm 0
360. e Enter results with preamp on in the appropriate section based Noise Level upon the ambient temperature when the test was performed 1 kHz RBW Preamp Off 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1 117 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 2 116 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 3 114 dBm 1 23 dB 1kHz RBW Preamp On 0 to 55 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 4 132 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 5 132 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 6 129 dBm 1 23 dB 10 Hz RBW Preamp Off 10 MHz to 1 GHz 7 136 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 8 135 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 9 133 dBm 1 23 dB 10 Hz RBW Preamp On 0 to 55 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 10 151 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 11 151 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 12 148 dBm 1 23 dB Chapter 3 471 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date ee Ta Results s Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 1kHz RBW Preamp On 20 to 30 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 13 133 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 14 134 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 15 132 dBm 1 23 dB 10 Hz RBW Preamp On 20 to 30 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 16 152 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 17 152 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 18 151 dBm 1 23 dB 39 Residual Responses 150 kHz to 3 0 GHz 1 90 dBm 0 87 dB 40 Fast Time
361. e Settings Log Preamp Off 0 34 dB 1 0 34 dB 0 09 dB Lin Preamp Off 0 34 dB 2 0 34 dB 0 09 dB Log Preamp On 0 37 dB 3 0 37 dB 0 09 dB Option 1DS only Lin Preamp On 0 37 dB 4 0 37 dB 0 09 dB Option 1DS only 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 0 dBm Reference Level 0 dBm input 0 54 dB 1 0 54 dB 0 234 dB 572 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aed 4 Maximum aia 10 dBm input 0 54 dB 2 0 54 dB 0 115 dB 20 dBm input 0 54 dB 3 0 54 dB 0 110 dB 30 dBm input 0 54 dB 4 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 5 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 6 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 20 dBm Reference Level 20 dBm input 0 54 dB 7 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 30 dBm input 0 54 dB 8 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 9 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 10 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm Reference Level 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 11 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 12 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm Reference Level 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 13 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth 5 MHz 3 5 MHz 1 6 5 MHz 110 kHz 3 MHz 2 55 MHz 2 3 45 MHz
362. e Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 5 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 5 dB Man BW Avg 1 kHz Man BW Avg Video BW 300 Hz Man Peak Search or Search More Search Param or Search Criteria Peak Excursn 3 dB On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search Chapter 2 265 Performance Verification Tests 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B Marker gt Mkr gt CF Delta 11 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY T 12 If the resolution bandwidth is gt 1 kHz press SPAN 4 kHz 13 On the synthesized sweeper set the RF on 14 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 15 On the synthesized sweeper adjust the power level until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 05 dB 16 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY J J The center frequency should now be lower than the signal generator frequency by the CF Step value 17 Set the analyzer reference level to 15 dBm 18 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average 20 and wait for Vavg 20 to appear along the left side of the display 19 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 72 as the Lower Distortion Amplitude 20 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average Off 21 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY Center Freq T T T The center frequency should now be one CF Step value above the synthesized sweeper frequency 22 Set the synthesized signal g
363. e actual total attenuation column in Table 2 32 Not all values in Table 2 31 will be required in Table 2 32 Chapter 2 147 Performance Verification Tests 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Table 2 32 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet 40 dBm Reference Level 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Total Attenuation Nominal Measured Amplitude Attenuator Attenuator Amplitude Amplitude Accuracy Setting Actual Setting Actual Test Record Entry 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 40 dBm 11 0 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dBm 12 3 Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values listed in Table 2 32 a Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 32 b Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 32 c Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish d Press Peak Search or Search Even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting the marker can still make a valid measurement e Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the measured amplitude in Table 2 32 f Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdggp ActualTotalAtten RefAtteng gp g Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 32 Measuring 50 dBm Reference Level 1 Press AMPLITUDE Ref Level 50 dBm 2 Copy the
364. e from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 25 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 3 0 GHz and 206 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 6 7 GHz Record this number in Table 2 54 as the Maximum Response for Band 1 26 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 3 0 GHz and 6 7 GHz Record this number in Table 2 54 as the Minimum Response for Band 1 27 For Band 1 in Table 2 54 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 28 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4404B then the frequency response test is complete transfer the values entered in Table 2 54 to the test record in this guide If the analyzer is an Agilent E4405B continue this procedure 29 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 6 7 GHz and 13 2 GHz Record this number in Table 2 54 as the Maximum Response for Band 2 30 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 6 7 GHz and 13 2 GHz Record this number in Table 2 54 as the Minimum Response for Band 2 31 For Band 2 in Ta
365. e if the power meter reading at 1 8 GHz is 6 35 dBm and the power meter reading Chapter 2 281 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B at 900 MHz is 7 05 dBm the 900 MHz Frequency Response Error would be 0 7 dB 0 70 dB 7 05 dBm 6 35 dBm Measuring 1 55 GHz Frequency Response Error 1 On the synthesized sweeper press the following CW 1 55 GHz POWER LEVEL 0 dBm 2 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY 1 55 GHz 3 Enter the power sensor 2 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 4 On the analyzer press the following Marker Off Peak Search or Search 5 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 6 Record the power meter reading in Table 2 76 as the 1 55 GHz power meter reading 7 On the synthesized sweeper press CW 3 1 GHz 8 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY 3 1 GHz 9 On the analyzer press the following Peak Search or Search AMPLITUDE Presel Center 10 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 11 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 1 dB 12 Enter the power sensor 3 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 13 Record the power meter reading in Table 2 76 as the 3 1 GHz power meter reading 14 On the analyzer press Marker Off 15 Subtract the power meter reading at 3 1 GHz from the power meter reading at 1 55 GHz Rec
366. e Date Synthesized Signal Generator Synthesized Sweeper 1 Synthesized Sweeper 2 _ Function Generator Power Meter Dual Channel RF Power Sensor 1 RF Power Sensor 2 Microwave Power Sensor Low Power Power Sensor Digital Multimeter Universal Counter Frequency Standard Power Splitter 50 Q Termination 596 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 13 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record 1 dB Step Attenuator 10 dB Step Attenuator Microwave Spectrum Analyzer Option 1DN only Notes comments Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum oe d Maximum Roan 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy Settability 5 0 Hz ULL 5 0 Hz 293 3 uHz 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1499 83 MHz 1 1500 17 MHz 0 Hz 1500 MHz 10 MHz 1499 91 MHz 2 1500 09 MHz 0 Hz 1500 MHz 1MHz 1499 991 3 1500 009 MHz 0 Hz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 83 MHz 4 4000 17 MHz 0 Hz 4000 MHz 10 MHz 3999 91 MHz 5 4000 09 MHz 0 Hz 4000 MHz 1MHz 3999 991 6 4000 009 MHz 0 Hz MHz 9000 MHz 20 MHz 8999 83 MHz 7 9000 17 MHz 0 Hz 9000 MHz 10 MHz 8999 91 MHz 8 9000 09 MHz 0 Hz 9000 MHz 1MHz 8999 991 9 9000 009 MHz
367. e Marker Delta Amplitude reading in Column 5 of Table 2 21 d Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the Analyzer Marker Delta Amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the performance test record 112 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Table 2 21 Log Mode Digital Bandwidths Worksheet Option 1DR Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 10 dB 10 dB Actual Analyzer Analyzer Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Reference Marker Test Nominal Actual Step Level Delta Record Attenuation Attenuation Amplitude Entry dB dB dB dBm dBmV dB 20 0 Ref 25 28 75 0 Ref Ref 10 15 38 75 8 0 5 48 75 9 30 35 18 75 10 40 45 8 75 11 50 55 1 25 12 60 65 11 25 13 70 75 21 25 14 a Use the dBm column values for analyzers with a 50 Q input and the dBmV col umn for analyzers with a 75 Q input Linear Scale Analog Bandwidths 1 Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 20 dB attenuation 2 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 5 dB attenuation 3 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys AMPLITUDE 25 dBm 50 Q input only AMPLITUDE 28 75 dBmV 75 Q input only AMPLITUDE Scale Type Lin AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm 50 Q input only AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBmV 75 Q input only SPAN 50 kHz BW Avg 3 kHz Video
368. e corresponding to the source power setting in Table 2 49 for the current source frequency 10 MHz 35 On the analyzer press Input Output or Input Coupling AC 36 Repeat step 5 through step 31 for ac coupling 37 Perform the procedure in Measuring Frequency Response Less Than or Equal to 100 kHz Table 2 50 Frequency Response Worksheet 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz e re Channel B ebro Flatness Error Pars ts Error Reading 50 MHz dc ac dc ac dc ac dc ac 0 12 0 5 12 5a 192 194 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Table 2 50 Frequency Response Worksheet 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Splitter Current Flatness Tracking Channel B tres a Flatness Error Relative to Error Reading P 50 MHz Freq MHz de ac de ac de ac de ac 10 20 50 0 dB 0 dB ref ref 75 175 275 375 475 575 675 775 825 875 925 975 1025 1075 1175 1275 1375 1500 1525 1625 1675 1725 1775 Chapter 2 195 Table 2 50 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Frequency Response Worksheet 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Freq MHz Splitter Tracking Error Current Channel B Reading
369. e different if you are using another microwave analyzer a Divide the marker frequency by the fundamental frequency the analyzer center frequency setting For example if the marker frequency is 30 3 MHz and the fundamental frequency is 10 MHz dividing 30 3 MHz by 10 MHz yields 3 03 b Round the number calculated in step a to the nearest whole number In the example above 3 03 should be rounded to 3 Values less than 1 should be rounded up to 1 372 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN c Multiply the fundamental frequency by the number calculated in step b Following the example multiplying 10 MHz by 3 yields 30 MHz d Calculate the difference between the marker frequency and the frequency calculated in step c above Continuing the example the difference would be 300 kHz e Due to span accuracy uncertainties in the microwave analyzer the marker frequency might not equal the actual frequency Given the marker frequency check if the difference calculated in step d is within the appropriate tolerance For marker frequencies lt 5 MHz tolerance 200 kHz For marker frequencies lt 55 MHz tolerance 750 kHz For marker frequencies gt 55 MHz tolerance 10 MHz f Ifthe difference in step d is within the indicated tolerance the signal in question is the fundamental signal if the number in
370. e power sensor The directional bridge should be used for measurements of frequencies 294 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 34 Gain Compression Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B less than or equal to 2 5 GHz Use the directional coupler for higher frequency measurements Figure 2 52 Gain Compression Test Setup 10 MHz Reference Output SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER 1 Channel A D pona GG OO oan 0000 cc BNC Cable 10 MHz Reference Input ADAPTER POWER SENSOR aay Directional E Bridge or oa po p000 3 g Soo SSE Directional pope coooDD GGG OOOO Son eneee Coupler SYNTHESIZED RF SWEEPER 2 Output APC 3 5 Cable wl724a 3 On the synthesized sweeper 1 press PRESET then set the controls as follows CW 50 MHz POWER LEVEL 100 dBm 4 On the synthesized sweeper 2 press PRESET then set the controls as follows CW 53 MHz POWER LEVEL 3 dBm 5 Enter the power sensor calibration factor for the synthesized sweeper 2 frequency into the power meter 6 Adjust the synthesized sweeper 2 power level setting until the power meter reading is the same as indicated in Table 2 80 7 Record the actual synthesized sweeper 2 power level setting in Chapter 2 295 Performance Verification Tests 34 Gain Compression Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Table 2 80 for each frequency indicated
371. each of the nominal amplitude values listed in Table 2 36 a Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 36 b Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 36 c Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish d Press Peak Search or Search Even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting the marker can still make a valid measurement e Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the measured amplitude in Table 2 36 f Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdggp ActualTotalAtten RefAttengyp g Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 36 Measuring 50 dBm Reference Level 1 Press AMPLITUDE Ref Level 50 dBm 2 Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table 2 34 into the actual total attenuation column in Table 2 37 Not all values in Table 2 34 will be required in Table 2 37 Table 2 37 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet 50 dBm Reference Level 1 dB Step 10 dB Step i Amplitude Attenuator Attenuator THT Accuracy Nominal Measured Amplitude Amplitude Test Setting Actual Setting Actual Record Entry 0 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dBm 13 3 Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values listed in Table 2 37 Chapter 2 155 Performance Verification Tests 20 Overall Absolute Am
372. econd entry is for measurements made with an ambi ent temperature within the 20 to 30 C range Table 2 88 DANL Measurement Sequence E4405B Procedure Parameters Test Subset Procedure Start Bg Test Preamp an Freq RBW State ntry A Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 1kHz Off 1 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 1kHz Off 2 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 1 kHz Off 3 Measure DANL 3 GHz 6 GHz 1 kHz Off 4 Measure DANL 6 GHz 12 GHz 1kHz Off 5 320 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4404B and E4405B Table 2 88 DANL Measurement Sequence E4405B Procedure Parameters Test Subset Procedure Start bea Tesi Preamp pas Freq RBW State ntry Measure DANL 12 GHz 13 2 GHz 1kHz Off 6 B Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 1kHz On 7 19 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 1kHz On 8 20 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 1kHz On 9 21 C Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 10 Hz Off 10 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 10 Hz Off 11 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 10 Hz Off 12 Measure DANL 3 GHz 6 GHz 10 Hz Off 13 Measure DANL 6 GHz 12 GHz 10 Hz Off 14 Measure DANL 12 GHz 13 2 GHz 10 Hz Off 15 D Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 10 Hz On 16 22 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 10 Hz On 17 23 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 10 Hz On 18 24 a There are two possible entries for measurements made with the preamp
373. ecord entry numbers for recording the results in the performance verification test record 1 Perform all of the following steps through step 7 that apply to your analyzer using the appropriate subsets in Table 2 87 or Table 2 88 Then record the display line amplitude setting as the indicated Test Record entry in the performance verification test record 2 Ifthe minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz perform those procedures listed as Subset A in Table 2 87 or Table 2 88 3 Ifthe minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier is installed also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in Table 2 87 or Table 2 88 4 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator is installed perform those procedures listed in Subset A in Table 2 87 or Table 2 88 5 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and both Option 1DS RF Preamplifier and Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator are installed also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in Table 2 87 or Table 2 88 6 Ifthe minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz also perform those procedures listed in Subset C in Table 2 87 or Table 2 88 7 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier is installed also perform those procedures listed in Subset D in Table 2 87 or Table 2 88 8 After performing all applicable DANL measurement procedures continue with Remove Reference Level Offset
374. ecord the marker amplitude reading as the Marker Delta Reading in Column 6 of Table 2 19 15 Calculate the Switching Error Table 2 19 Column 7 by subtracting the Ideal Marker Delta Reading and the Attenuation Error from the Marker Delta Reading Record the result in the performance verification test record Chapter 2 105 Performance Verification Tests 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Switching Error Marker Delta Reading Ideal Marker Delta Reading Attenuattic Example for 25 dB analyzer internal attenuation setting Marker Delta Reading 14 790 dB Ideal Marker Delta Reading 15 dB Attenuation Error 0 148 dB Switching Error 14 790 15 0 148 0 062 dB Post test Instrument Restoration 16 Remove the RF cable from the analyzer input connector 17 On the analyzer press Preset System Alignments Auto Align All 106 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the 50 Q input of the analyzer through two step attenuators The amplitude of the source is decreased in 10 dB steps and the analyzer marker functions are used to measure the amplitude difference between steps The external attenuator is used as the reference standard The test is performed in both log and linear amplitude scales It is only necessary to test reference levels as lo
375. ed The analyzer input is terminated in its characteristic impedance If the analyzer is also equipped with a tracking generator Option 1DN the tracking generator is also terminated in its characteristic impedance and set for maximum leveled output power The test tunes the analyzer frequency across the band and uses the marker to locate the frequency with the highest response It then reads the average noise in zero span using the minimum resolution bandwidth RBW specified for the analyzer Analyzers having Option 1DN Tracking Generator installed are tested in a 1 kHz RBW Analyzers having Option 1DR Narrow Bandwidths installed have a minimum RBW of 100 Hz or 10 Hz Even though analyzers having Option 1D5 High Stability Frequency Reference and firmware revision A 08 00 or later installed have a minimum RBW of 1 Hz DANL for these analyzers is specified and tested with a 10 Hz RBW To reduce measurement uncertainty due to input attenuator switching and resolution bandwidth switching a reference level offset is added The 50 MHz alignment signal is used as the amplitude reference for determining the amount of offset required The offset is removed at the end of the test by pressing instrument preset The related adjustment for this procedure is Frequency Response Equipment Required Termination 50 Q Type N m 2 required for Option 1DN Cable BNC Adapter Type N m to BNC f Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapt
376. ed conditions are fully understood and met Caution denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of the instrument Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met This is a Safety Class 1 Product provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited If this product is not used as specified the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired This product must be used in a normal condition in which all means for protection are intact only Always use the three prong ac power cord supplied with this product Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause product damage This instrument has autoranging line voltage input be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range Where to Find the Latest Information Documentation is updated periodically For the latest information about Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers including firmware upgrades and application information please visit the following Internet URL http www agilent com find esa Contents 1 Calibrating
377. ed to tune to most center frequencies above 100 MHz 9 Press Single on the analyzer 10 Enter the appropriate power sensor Cal Factor into the power meter as indicated in Table 2 97 11 Record the power level displayed on the power meter in the Level Flatness column in Table 2 97 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet gt 100 kHz Center Level Flatness Cal Factor Frequency dB MHz 100 kHz 0 1 300 kHz 0 3 500 kHz 0 3 1 MHz 1 2 MHz 3 5 MHz 3 10 MHz 10 20 MHz 30 40 MHz 50 50 MHz 0 Ref 50 80 MHz 100 100 MHz 100 250 MHz 300 400 MHz 300 550 MHz 300 700 MHz 1000 850 MHz 1000 1000 MHz 1000 1150 MHz 1000 1300 MHz 1000 1450 MHz 1000 1600 MHz 2000 1750 MHz 2000 352 Chapter 2 Table 2 97 Performance Verification Tests 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet 2100 kHz Center Level Flatness Cal Factor Frequency dB MHz 1900 MHz 2000 2050 MHz 2000 2200 MHz 2000 2350 MHz 2000 2500 MHz 3000 2650 MHz 3000 2800 MHz 3000 2950 MHz 3000 3000 MHz 3000 12 See Figure 2 63 Disconnect the power sensor from the RF Out 50 Q on the analyzer Tracking Generator Level Flatness Center Frequency lt 100 kHz 1 Refer to Figure 2 64 to set up the equipment
378. ef procedure should be performed before starting the performance verification tests 1 Switch the analyzer on and let it warm up for five minutes 2 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B or E4408B connect a cable from AMPTD REF OUT to the 50 Q Input 3 Press System Alignments Align Now All and wait for the auto alignments to finish 4 Read the remainder of this section before you start any of the tests and make a copy of the Performance Verification Test Record described below in Recording the test results Recording the test results Performance verification test records for each analyzer are provided in the chapter following the tests Each test result is identified as a TR Entry in the performance tests and on the performance verification test record We recommend that you make a copy of the performance verification test record record the test results on the copy and keep the copy for your calibration test record This record could prove valuable in tracking gradual changes in test results over long periods of time Performing Self Alignment Perform a complete self alignment at least once per day or if the analyzer fails a verification test To perform a self alignment press System Alignment Align Now All The instrument must be up to operating temperature in order for this test to be valid If the analyzer continuously fails one or more specifications complete any remaining te
379. el at 10 kHz FREQUENCY Center Freq J Single Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 10 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 10 kHz Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 1 GHz SPAN 10 MHz AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB Man Press the following analyzer keys to measure the carrier amplitude Peak Search or Search FREQUENCY Signal Track On SPAN 50 kHz BW Avg 1 kHz Video BW 30 Hz Man FREQUENCY Signal Track Off Det Demod Detector Sample Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 7 Noise Sidebands Sweep Sweep Time 5 sec Single Wait for the completion of a sweep then press Peak Search or Search 9 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 10 kHz Marker Delta More Function Marker Noise or Noise AMPLITUDE 10 dBm 10 Continue with Part 3 Noise Sideband Suppression at 20 kHz Part 3 Noise Sideband Suppression at 20 kHz 1 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 20 kHz FREQUENCY CF Step 20 kHz Center Freq T Single Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 10 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 20 kHz 2 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 20 kHz FREQUENCY Center Freq J Single Record the marker amplitude noise reading in
380. el at 100 kHz CF Step 98 kHz Center Freq T Single 2 Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 10 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 100 kHz A spur may exist at 100 kHz offset from the carrier Measuring at 98 kHz offset from the carrier will yield a noise sideband level worse than the reading at 100 kHz offset 3 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 100 kHz FREQUENCY J Single 4 Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 10 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 100 kHz 5 In Table 2 10 record the more positive values either Upper Noise Sideband Level or Lower Noise Sideband Level at the four offset frequencies and record them in the table as the Worst Case offsets Record these Worst Case offset values in the performance 68 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 7 Noise Sidebands verification test record in locations 1 2 3 and 4 respectively 6 This completes the Noise Sidebands test for the Agilent E4401B or E4411B analyzer Table 2 10 Noise Sidebands Worksheet Noise Sideband Amplitude Offset Upper Lower Worst Test kHz dBc Hz dBe Hz dBe Hz Record Entry 10 kHz 1 20 kHz 2 30 kHz 3 100 kHz 4 a This offset frequency is tested on Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B analyzers as part of perfor mance test
381. ency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1500 MHz 10 MHz 1500 MHz 1MHz Marker Count Accuracy 1499 83 MHz 1499 91 MHz 1499 991 MHz 1 2 3 1500 17 MHz 1500 09 MHz 1500 009 MHz 0 Hz 0 Hz 0 Hz Chapter 3 451 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nad 4 Maximum noaea Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 10 MHz 1499 999999 4 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 1500 MHz 1MHz 1499 999999 5 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz Frequency Span Accuracy Span Start Freq 3000 MHz 0 Hz 2370 MHz 1 2430 MHz 6 12 MHz 100 MHz 10MHz 79 MHz 2 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 79 kHz 3 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 800 MHz 79 MHz 4 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 800 MHz 79 kHz 5 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 1400 MHz 79 MHz 6 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 1499 MHz 79 kHz 7 81 kHz 204 Hz Noise Sidebands Offset from 1 GHz signal Serial Prefix lt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 10 kHz 1 90 dBe Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 100 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 106 dBc Hz 2 44 dB Serial Prefix gt US4510 SG4510 or MY4510 Option 1DR 10 kHz 1 98 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 20 kHz 2 104 dBc Hz 2 44 dB 30 kHz 3 110 dBc Hz
382. enerator amplitude to the first amplitude listed in Column 2 of Table 2 114 9 Set the analyzer to measure GSM phase and frequency error by performing the following steps a Preset the analyzer by pressing the Preset hardkey b Enter the GSM personality by pressing the Mode hardkey followed by the GSM softkey c Initiate the phase and frequency measurement by pressing the Measure hardkey followed by the Phase and Frequency softkey d Use the first frequency listed in the Table 2 114 by pressing the Frequency hardkey Channel Freq and entering the numeric value 10 Press Meas Setup If the Average Type softkey is present press Average Type to highlight Mean 11 Press Average Number 10 Enter 12 Press Single The analyzer will make ten measurements and report the average values for peak and RMS phase errors and frequency error 13 Enter the peak and RMS phase errors and the frequency error in the appropriate row of Table 2 114 GSM Phase and Frequency Measurement Table ESA ESG ESG Phase Error deg Frequency Frequency Amplitude Error Hz MHz dBm Peak RMS 900 0 Chapter 2 407 Performance Verification Tests 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error Options BAH and B7E GSM Phase and Frequency Measurement Table ESA ESG ESG Phase Error deg Frequency Frequency Amplitude Error Hz MHz dBm Peak RMS 900 30 1800 0 1800 30 14 Repe
383. enerator frequency to F2 as indicated in Table 2 71 23 Set the synthesized sweep CW frequency to F1 as indicated in Table 2 71 24 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average 20 and wait for Vavg 20 to appear along the left side of the display 25 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 72 as the Upper Distortion Amplitude 26 On the analyzer press BW Avg Average Off 27 Of the Lower Distortion Amplitude and Upper Distortion Amplitudes recorded in Table 2 72 enter the most positive value as the Worst Distortion Amplitude in Table 2 72 For example if the Upper Distortion Amplitude is 62 dBc and the Lower Distortion Amplitude is 63 dBc enter 62 dBc as the Worst Distortion Amplitude 28 Enter 17 dBm as the Mixer Level in Table 2 72 12 dBm input power 5 dB input attenuation 29 Calculate the equivalent TOI by subtracting one half of the Worst 266 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B Distortion Amplitude in dB from the Mixer Level in dBm Enter the result in Table 2 72 as the Calculated TOI For example if the Worst Distortion Amplitude is 62 dBc and the Mixer Level is 17 dBm the Calculated TOI would be TOI 17 dBm 8208 17 dBm 31 dB 14dBm Table 2 72 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Worksheet TOI Test Lower Upper Worst Mixer Test Record Distortion Disto
384. ep 12 Record the difference Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Lin as TR Entry 4 in the performance verification test record Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Lin Marker Amptd dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm 14 Press Preset and wait for the preset routine to finish Press System Alignments Auto Align All Chapter 2 135 Performance Verification Tests 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B A power sensor the buried sensor power splitter and attenuator combination is characterized at 50 MHz using a second power sensor the reference sensor The attenuator is then connected to the input of the analyzer and the signal generator power level is adjusted for the appropriate level at 50 MHz A complete auto alignment is performed The 50 MHz signal is then measured with the spectrum analyzer The difference between the power meter reading corrected for the splitter attenuator tracking error and spectrum analyzer readings is calculated For analyzers with Option 1DS Preamplifier the test is repeated with preamp on Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Power meter RF power sensor 2 required Power splitter 20 dB attenuator Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in Adapter Type N m to Type N m Additional Equipment
385. ep attenuator to 0 dB Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 0 dB Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer a oo A o Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the analyzer marker amplitude reads 223 6 mV 4 mV Do not adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator after the reference is established Calculate ideal marker amplitude 7 Considering Total Actual Attenuation at the 0 dB from REF LVL setting to be ATref and the Total Actual Attenuation at any other dB from REF LVL setting to be ATmeas calculate the Ideal Mkr Reading in millivolts as follows and enter the result in Column 7 of Table 2 15 Ideal Mkr Reading mV 1000J 0 05 x 10 ATmess ATre 10 For example if ATref 0 012 dB and ATmeas 7 982 the Ideal Mkr Reading for the 8 dB from Ref Level setting would be Ideal Mkr Reading mV 1000 0 05 x 10 778 9 19 719 _ 89 3 mv Measure Linear Fidelity 8 Perform step 9 to step 11 for each measurement value in Table 2 15 9 Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators as indicated in Column 2 and Column 3 of Table 2 15 for the dB from REF LVL settings 10 Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer and record the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reading as the actual Mkr reading in Column 8 of 94 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity Table 2 15 11 Calculate the Linear Fidelity Error LFE as a percentage of reference level R
386. eper power level for a 10 dBm 0 1 dB reading on the power meter 8 On the synthesized sweeper press SAVE 2 9 Enter the 1 GHz calibration factor for the power sensor into the power meter 10 Set the CW frequency on the synthesized sweeper to 1310 7 MHz 11 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a 10 dBm 0 1 dB reading on the power meter 12 On the synthesized sweeper press SAVE 3 13 Enter the 100 MHz calibration factor of the power sensor into the power meter 14 Set the CW frequency of the synthesized sweeper to 100 MHz 15 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a 10 dBm 0 1 dB reading on the power meter Chapter 2 245 Figure 2 43 Performance Verification Tests 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 16 0On the synthesized sweeper press SAVE 4 17 Set the CW frequency on the synthesized sweeper to 500 MHz 18 Adjust the power level of the synthesized sweeper for a 10 dBm 0 1 dB reading on the power meter 19 Connect the synthesized sweeper to the Input of the analyzer using the appropriate cable and adapters See Figure 2 43 75 Q Input only Use the minimum loss pad and a 75 Q adapter as shown in Figure 2 43 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Measurement Setup SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM SWEEPER ANALYZER ono D oo DOADA OOQODODOG ODOD aan 0000 cm RF Output ADAT TER ADAPTER MINIMUM LOSS PAD Type N Cable Z i 752 Input Only
387. er J Ifthe equipment to perform the performance verification tests is not available you may still be able to perform the functional checks in the Agilent ESA Series Spectrum Analyzers User s Guide Read the Warranty The warranty for your analyzer is at the front of this manual Please read it and become familiar with its terms If your analyzer is covered by a separate maintenance agreement please be familiar with its terms Service Options Agilent Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your analyzer after the warranty has expired Call your Agilent Technologies sales and service office for full details If you want to service the analyzer yourself after the warranty expires you can purchase the service documentation that provides all of the necessary test and maintenance information You can order the service documentation Option OBV component level information including parts lists component location diagrams and schematic diagrams and Option OBW assembly level troubleshooting and adjustment procedures through your Agilent Technologies sales and service office Service documentation is described under Component Level Service Documentation Option OBV and Service Documentation and Adjustment Software Option OBW in Chapter 6 of the user s guide How to Call Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies has sales and service offices around the world to provide you with complete s
388. er Source Amplitude On 0 dBm Source Amplitude On 42 76 dBmV 75 Q Option only Set the microwave analyzer by pressing the following keys SPAN 100 kHz AMPLITUDE 5 dBm AMPLITUDE 0 dBm 75 Q Option only AMPLITUDE ATTEN 20 dB AMPLITUDE LOG dB DIV 10 dB Disconnect the Type N cable from between the analyzer RF INPUT and the tracking generator RF OUT Refer to Figure 2 67 to connect the Type N cable from the analyzer RF OUT to the microwave analyzer 50 Q Input Measuring Fundamental Amplitudes Perform the following two steps for each fundamental frequency in Table 2 101 1 Set the analyzer under test center frequency to the fundamental frequency listed in Table 2 101 and press Single to activate a single sweep Set the microwave analyzer to the same frequency On the microwave analyzer press PEAK SEARCH Press MKR gt MARKER REF LVL Wait for another sweep to finish Press PEAK SEARCH Record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 101 as the Fundamental Amplitude Tracking Generator Fundamental Response Worksheet Fundamental Frequency a aianpa 10 MHz 750 MHz 1 5 GHz Measuring Non Harmonic Responses 1 On the analyzer under test set the center frequency to the initial value indicated in the first row of Table 2 101 Press Single on the analyzer to trigger a single sweep Set the microwave analyzer Start Freq Stop Freq and Res BW as indicated in the first r
389. er APC 3 5 f to Type N f Procedure 1 Connect the AMPTD REF OUT to the 50 Q Input using a BNC cable and adapter as shown in Figure 2 56 Chapter 2 323 Performance Verification Tests 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4407B and E4408B Figure 2 56 Displayed Average Noise Level Test Setup ESA i appease ANALYZER REF OUT BNC Termination L wl752a 2 Press System More Show System If there is an entry shown which reads 1DR Narrow Resolution BW and the analyzer is an E4407B then enter 10 Hz below as the Minimum RBW If there is an entry shown which reads 1DR Narrow Resolution BW and the analyzer is an E4408B then enter 100 Hz Otherwise enter 1 kHz as the minimum RBW resolution bandwidth Keep this value in mind as you continue to perform this procedure Also take note of whether or not Options 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier are installed Minimum RBW Hz Option 1DN Option 1DS 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Then press the following keys Input Output or Input Amptd Ref Out On FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 2 kHz AMPLITUDE 20 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz BW Avg Video BW 1 kHz Det Demod Detector Sample Return 4 On the analyzer press Single 5 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the Ref Amptd reading below Ref Amptd dBm
390. er Setting Vaze Power Level Accuracy g Option Option Ra a dB dB dB 0 Ref 42 76 Ref 0 Ref NA NA 1 41 76 1 2 40 76 2 3 39 76 3 4 38 76 4 5 37 76 5 6 36 76 6 1 35 76 7 8 34 76 8 9 33 76 9 10 32 76 10 11 31 76 11 12 30 76 12 13 29 76 13 14 28 76 14 15 27 76 15 338 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 41 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Chapter 2 339 Figure 2 60 Performance Verification Tests 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN A calibrated power sensor is connected to the tracking generator output to measure the power level at 50 MHz The power meter is set to relative mode so that future power level readings are in dB relative to the reference power level setting The output power level setting is decreased in 1 dB steps and the power level is measured at each step The difference between the ideal and actual power levels is calculated at each step Since a power sweep is accomplished by stepping through the vernier settings the peak to peak variation of the vernier accuracy is equal to the power sweep accuracy The related adjustment for this p
391. er functions are used to measure the amplitude differences The actual attenuation values of the step attenuators are used to correct the marker amplitude readings yielding the input attenuation switching error The related adjustment for this performance test is Frequency Response Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator 1 dB step attenuator 10 dB step attenuator Attenuator switch driver if programmable step attenuators are used 6 dB fixed attenuator 2 required Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in 2 required Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in Attenuator interconnect kit Additional Equipment for 75 Input 50 Q to 75 Q minimum loss pad Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f 100 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Figure 2 13 Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty Test Setup BNC Cable SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM SIGNAL GENERATOR W Ref out ANALYZER Output 500 6dB ATTENUATOR DRIVER Fixed n 40dB STEP Attenuator l ADAPTER 2 ATTENUATOR Fixed Attenuator Minimum 10B STEF 1 ATTENUATOR t Loss Pad Type N Cable 75 ohm Input Only Type N Cable wl77b CAUTION Use only 75 Q cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or the connectors will be damaged Procedure Calculate Actual Attenuation
392. er Characterization Setup SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER GGG GGG GGG OOOO Daa 6666 a REFERENCE POWER POWER SENSOR SPLITTER 20 dB Attenuator Option 1DS Only wl723b 2 Zero and calibrate both power sensors 3 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor for 50 MHz 4 On the power meter set the Channel B calibration factor to 100 Do not change this calibration factor during this test 5 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 74 Do not use the 20 dB fixed attenuator unless frequency response with the Preamp On Chapter 2 395 Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH is being measured 6 Set the source frequency to 50 MHz and amplitude to 0 dBm 7 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB if the preamp is not being tested or a power meter reading of 20 dBm 0 1 dB if the preamp is being tested 8 Record the source amplitude setting and both the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 108 9 Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2 108 10 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source frequency 11 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB if the preamp is not being tested or a power m
393. er dBm Measuring the IF INPUT Accuracy 15 Connect the APC 3 5 cable from the RF OUTPUT of the synthesized sweeper to the IF INPUT of the analyzer 16 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys System Alignments Auto Align Off AMPLITUDE More 1 of 2 Corrections Corrections Off AMPLITUDE 30 dBm Input Output Input Mixer Input Mixer Ext Ext Mix Band 26 5 40 GHz FREQUENCY 30 GHz SPAN Zero Span BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz 17 Press Peak Search on the analyzer Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading as the Measured Power Measured Power dBm 392 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 53 IF INPUT Accuracy Option AYZ only 18 Subtract the Input Power step 14 from the Measured Power step 17 and record the difference as the IF INPUT Accuracy IF INPUT Accuracy Measured Power Input Power For example if the Measured Power is 29 34 dBm and the Input Power is 30 08 dBm the IF INPUT Accuracy would be 0 74 dB 19 Record the IF INPUT Accuracy as Test Record entry 1 in the Performance Verification Test Record Post Test Instrument Restoration 20 Disconnect the cable from the IF INPUT connector 21 Preset the analyzer 22 On the analyzer press the following keys System Alignments Auto Align All Chapter 2 393 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC o
394. er reading in Table 2 73 as the 900 MHz power meter reading 18 On the synthesized sweeper press CW 1 8 GHz 19 On the analyzer press the following FREQUENCY Center Freq 1 8 GHz Peak Search or Search AMPLITUDE 20 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 21 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 1 dB 22 Enter the power sensor 2 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 23 Record the power meter reading in Table 2 73 as the 1 8 GHz power meter reading 24 On the analyzer press Marker Off 25 Subtract the power meter reading at 1 8 GHz from the power meter reading at 900 MHz Record this difference as the 900 MHz Frequency Response Error in Table 2 73 For example if the power meter reading at 1 8 GHz is 6 35 dBm and the power meter reading at 900 MHz is 7 05 dBm the 900 MHz Frequency Response Error would be 0 7 dB 0 70 dB 7 05 dBm 6 35 dBm Measuring the 300 MHz Second Harmonic Distortion 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 48 using the 300 MHz Low Pass Filter 2 On the synthesized sweeper press CW 300 MHz POWER LEVEL 10 dBm 3 Enter the power sensor 300 MHz calibration factor into the power meter 4 On the analyzer press the following FREQUENCY Center Freq 300 MHz SPAN 100 kHz AMPLITUDE Ref Level 10 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB Man BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz Man Video BW 1 kHz Man
395. erator The tracking generator output is set to several different output frequencies For each output frequency several sweeps are taken on the microwave analyzer over different frequency spans and the highest displayed spurious response is measured in each span Responses at the fundamental frequency of the tracking generator output or their harmonics are ignored The amplitude of the highest spurious response is recorded There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Microwave analyzer Cable Type N 62 cm 24 in Cable BNC 23 cm 9 in Adapter Type N m to BNC f Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 68 Figure 2 68 Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup MICROWAVE ESA SPECTRUM ANALYZER SPECTRUM ANALYZER wi718a NOTE The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer the steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer 370 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 1 Complete this step only if more than two hours have elapsed since performing a front panel calibration of the microwave analyzer The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least 30 minutes before proceeding Complete a front panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by performing the following steps
396. erator harmonic spurious outputs determines the maximum level of tracking generator harmonics The tracking generator output is connected to the input of a microwave analyzer then tuned to several different frequencies as the amplitude of the second and third harmonics relative to the fundamental are measured at each frequency There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Microwave analyzer Cable Type N 62 cm 24 in Cable BNC to BNC 23 cm 9 in Adapter Type N m to BNC f Procedure The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer the steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer 1 Use the Type N cable to connect the RF INPUT to the tracking generator RF OUT as shown in Figure 2 66 Do not connect the Type N cable to the microwave analyzer yet Connect the 10 MHz Reference from the output of the microwave analyzer to the 10 MHz Reference Input of the analyzer being tested 360 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN Figure 2 66 Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup MICROWAVE BNC Gable ESA SPECTRUM SPECTRUM ANALYZER SDDDDOODD SD00npoo0 0000 5000 0 Dppooo Oopo0o DDDDDD __ elln alt H D O O Cal Output i Input I i 500 ADAPTER 1 Ni i i i 7 Type N bia Cable
397. erence Level 20 dBm input 0 54 dB 7 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 30 dBm input 0 54 dB 8 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 9 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 10 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm Reference Level 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 11 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 12 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm Reference Level 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 13 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth 5 MHz 3 5 MHz 1 6 5 MHz 110 kHz 3 MHz 2 55 MHz 2 3 45 MHz 66 kHz 1 MHz 0 85 MHz 3 1 15 MHz 22 kHz 300 kHz 255 kHz 4 345 kHz 6 6 kHz 100 kHz 85 kHz 5 115 kHz 2 2 kHz 30 kHz 25 5 kHz 6 34 5 kHz 660 Hz 10 kHz 8 5 kHz 7 11 5 kHz 220 Hz 3 kHz 2 55 kHz 8 3 45 kHz 66 Hz 540 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum A 1 kHz 850 Hz 9 1 15 kHz 22 Hz 120 kHz 96 kHz 10 144 kHz 2 17 kHz 9 kHz 7 2 kHz 11 10 8 kHz 163 Hz 24 Frequency Response 20 to 30 C Non Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 100 Hz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak
398. erent frequencies as the amplitude of the second and third harmonics relative to the fundamental are measured at each frequency There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Microwave analyzer Cable Type N 62 cm 24 in Cable BNC to BNC 23 cm 9 in Adapter Type N m to BNC f Additional Equipment Required for Option 1DQ 50 Q to 75 Q Minimum loss pad Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Procedure Use only 75 Q cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or damage to the connectors will occur The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer the steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer 1 Connect the 10 MHz reference output from the microwave analyzer to the 10 MHz reference input of the analyzer as shown in Figure 2 65 356 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 45 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Figure 2 65 Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup wi7i7a ADAPTER SPECTRUM ANALYZER SPECTRUM ANALYZER I poooo Ooooo0 Oppopo Ho oo i ooo0 Cal Output BNC Cable Type N Cable porno etn eee nnn nene eea Option 1DQ i Minimum Use 75Q BNC Cabl H ADAPTER Loss Pad ory SSeS ee E7 Ohm RE Output Only 2 Complete this step only if more than 24 hours have elapsed since performing a front panel calibration of the
399. erformance test is the front panel Align Now TG Ext Cable under the System Alignments menu Equipment Required Power meter compatible with power sensor Power sensor 50 Q Procedure 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN Zero Span AMPLITUDE 0 dBm System Alignments Auto Align Off Source Amptd Amplitude On 20 dBm Source Amptd Attenuation Man 16 dB Single Sweep 2 Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual Enter the 50 MHz Cal Factor of the power sensor into the power meter 3 Connect the 50 Q power sensor to the RF output as shown in Figure 2 60 Absolute Amplitude Vernier and Power Sweep Accuracy Test 340 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN Setup SPECTRUM ANALYZER POWER Cal eg Channel A i LU POWER SENSOR j Not a cable connect Power Sensor directly to RF Output wl766a 4 Read the power level displayed on the power meter add 20 dB and record the result as Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record as the Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Absolute Amplitude Accuracy at 50 M
400. erial No Ambient temperature C Options Relative humidity Firmware Revision Power mains line frequency ___ Hz nominal Customer Tested by Test Equipment Used Description Model No Trace No Cal Due Date Synthesized Signal Generator Wide Offset Phase Noise Signal Generator Synthesized Sweeper Function Generator Power Meter Dual Channel RF Power Sensor 1 RF Power Sensor 2 Low Power Power Sensor Digital Multimeter Universal Counter Frequency Standard Power Splitter 50 Q Termination 1 dB Step Attenuator 450 Chapter 3 Table 3 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record 10 dB Step Attenuator Oscilloscope Option 1D6 only Microwave Spectrum Notes comments Analyzer Option 1DN only Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy Non Option 1D5 only Settability 5 0 Hz 1 5 0 Hz 293 3 uHz 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Option 1D5 only 5 Minute Warm Up Error 15 Minute Warm Up Error 0 1 ppm 0 01 ppm 1 2 0 1 ppm 0 01 ppm 0 000072 ppm 0 000070 ppm 3 Frequ
401. erification Tests 30 Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 30 Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B This test is performed in two parts Part 1 measures third order intermodulation distortion Part 2 measures second harmonic distortion To test second harmonic distortion a low pass filter is used to filter the source output ensuring that harmonics read by the analyzer are internally generated and not coming from the source To measure the distortion products the power at the mixer is set 25 dB higher than specified For example if the specification states that with 40 dBm at the input mixer the distortion products should be suppressed by gt 75 dBc the equivalent second harmonic intercept SHI is gt 35 dBm 40 dBm 75 dBc Measuring with 15 dBm at the mixer and verifying the distortion products suppressed by gt 50 dBc also ensures the SHI is gt 35 dBm 15 dBm 50 dBc For third order intermodulation distortion two signals are combined in a directional bridge to provide isolation These two signals are applied to the analyzer input The power level of the two signals is several dB higher than specified so the distortion products should be suppressed by less than the amount specified In this manner the equivalent third order intercept TOI is measured For example if the specification states that with two 30 dBm signals at the input mixer the distortion products should be suppressed by gt 80
402. erification test record as indicated in Table 2 6 Change to the next analyzer span setting listed in Table 2 6 Repeat step 2 through step 5 for each analyzer frequency and span setting and synthesized sweeper CW frequency setting listed in Table 2 6 for the analyzer being tested Frequency Readout Accuracy Synthesized Analyzer Analyzer as 4 Sweeper CW Span Center Ent Frequency Frequency Fre nee MHz MHz GHz GHz y 1500 20 1 5 1 52 Chapter 2 Table 2 6 Frequency Readout Accuracy Performance Verification Tests 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Synthesized Analyzer Analyzer Test Sweeper CW Span Center C s Frequency Frequency Frequency MHz MHz GHz GHz 1500 10 1 5 2 1500 1 1 5 3 4000 20 4 0 4 4000 10 4 0 5 4000 1 4 0 6 Stop here for Agilent E4404B 9000 20 9 0 7 9000 10 9 0 8 9000 1 9 0 9 Stop here for Agilent E4405B 16000 20 16 0 10 16000 10 16 0 11 16000 1 16 0 12 21000 20 21 0 13 21000 10 21 0 14 21000 1 21 0 15 Part 2 Marker Count Accuracy Perform Part 1 Frequency Readout Accuracy before performing this procedure 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer to measure the marker count accuracy by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 1 5 GHz SPA
403. ers with 75 inputs are tested down to 1 MHz only Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Function generator Power meter RF power sensor 2 required RF Power splitter Digital multimeter Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to BNC f Dual banana plug to BNC f BNC Tee BNC f m f Cable BNC 120 cm 48 in 2 required Cable Type N 183 cm 72 in Termination 50 Q BNC m 162 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Power sensor 75 Q Minimum Loss Pad Type N f 75 Q to Type N m 50 Q Adapter Type N m to BNC m 75 Q CAUTION Use only 75 cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or damage to the connectors will occur Procedure Source Splitter Characterization 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 26 Connect one of the Agilent 8482A power sensors to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Connect the other Agilent 8482A power sensor to Channel B of the power meter This will be the buried sensor 75 Q Inputs Option 1DP Connect the Agilent 8483A power sensor to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Figure 2 26 Source Splitter Characterization Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR RS 9 9 9 oo OOO fe oooo00 oooo00 00 D 0 0 0 D Ds Ds oo oo Channel B
404. escription Minimum aa d Maximum aaaea 5 dBm 0 82 dB 2 0 82 dB 0 161 dB 25 dBm 0 78 dB 3 0 78 dB 0 161 dB 45 dBm 0 69 dB 4 0 69 dB 0 152 dB 55 dBm 0 77 dB 5 0 77 dB 0 152 dB 70 dBm 0 89 dB 6 0 89 dB 0 161 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 78 dB 7 0 78 dB 0 173 dB 5 dBm 0 78 dB 8 0 78 dB 0 161 dB 25 dBm 0 74 dB 9 0 74 dB 0 161 dB 45 dBm 0 71 dB 10 0 71 dB 0 152 dB 55 dBm 0 79 dB 11 0 79 dB 0 152 dB 70 dBm 0 91 dB 12 0 91 dB 0 161 dB GSM Transmit Power Accuracy Option BAH only GSM Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 81 dB 18 0 81 dB 0 173 dB 20 dBm 0 81 dB 14 0 81 dB 0 161 dB 30 dBm 0 74 dB 15 0 74 dB 0 156 dB 40 dBm 0 79 dB 16 0 79 dB 0 161 dB 50 dBm 0 95 dB 17 0 95 dB 0 152 dB 60 dBm 1 09 dB 18 1 09 dB 0 161 dB DCS and PCS Bands Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 77 dB 19 0 77 dB 0 173 dB 554 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum e ies 20 dBm 0 77 dB 20 0 77 dB 0 161 dB 30 dBm 0 70 dB 21 0 70 dB 0 156 dB 40 dBm 0 75 dB 22 0 75 dB 0 161 dB 50 dBm 0 91 dB 23 0 91 dB 0 152 dB 60 dBm 1 05 dB 24 1 05 dB 0 161 dB cdmaOne Receive
405. esponse Column 4 and the uncertainty Column 5 Record the sum as the cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Accuracy Preamp On Column 6 Repeat this step for Table 2 134 10 Record the cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Accuracy Preamplifier On Results from Table 2 133 and Table 2 134 into the test record as indicated by the test record entry in parenthesis 11 This test procedure is now complete Table 2 133 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Cellular Band Preamp On Nominal 50 MHz Input Teak ta Uncertainty cdmaUne Peak Receive Input Amplitude Attenuation h l Amplitude Accuracy Response Channel Power 1 7 GHz to Accuracy 2 GHz Preamp On Columns 2 4 5 dBm dB dB dB dB dB 40 0 0 24 35 60 0 0 24 36 70 0 0 24 37 80 0 0 24 38 Chapter 2 425 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Table 2 133 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Cellular Band Preamp On Nominal 50 MHz Input Tenk to Uncertainty camaOne S Peak Receive Input Amplitude Attenuation R Ch IP Amplitude Accuracy ag see ADNE TOWE p 1 7 GHz to Accuracy 2 GHz Preamp On Columns 2 4 5 dBm dB dB dB dB dB 90 0 0 24 39 100 0 0 24 40 Table 2 134 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power PCS Band Preamp On Nominal 50 MHz Input Peak ta Uncertainty GOE E Peak Receive Input Amplitude Attenuation R Ch IP A
406. esponse Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon Preamp On the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and Option 1DS Only installed options 20 to 30 C Band 0 1 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1 1 5 dB 0 28 dB 468 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date eng c Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Minimum Response 1 5 dB 2 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 3 0 dB 0 28 dB Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39441006 or greater Maximum Response 4 1 5 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 1 5 dB 5 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 6 3 0 dB 0 28 dB Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39441006 or greater Maximum Response 7 1 5 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 1 5 dB 8 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 9 3 0 dB 0 28 dB 0 to 55 C Band 0 1 MHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 2 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 4 0 dB 0 28 dB Chapter 3 469 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies
407. eter reading of 20 dBm 0 1 dB if the preamp is being tested 12 Record the source amplitude setting and both the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 108 If the preamp is being measured enter these values in the Preamp On columns Otherwise enter these values in the Preamp Off columns 13 Repeat step 9 through step 12 for frequencies up to 2000 MHz in Table 2 108 14 For each entry in Table 2 108 calculate the splitter tracking error as follows Splitter Tracking Error Channel A Power Channel B Power For example if Channel A Power is 10 05 dBm and Channel B Power is 10 23 dBm the Splitter Tracking Error is 0 18 dB NOTE When calculating the splitter tracking error with the 20 dB fixed attenuator in place the splitter tracking errors will be nominally 20 dB Table 2 108 Source Splitter Characterization Power Meter Reading Splitter Tracking ee eee Error Setting Channel A Channel B Frequency Preamp Preamp Preamp Preamp Preamp Preamp Preamp Preamp Off On Off On Off On Off On 50 MHz 800 MHz 396 Chapter 2 Table 2 108 Source Splitter Characterization Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH Frequency Power Meter Reading Channel A Channel B Splitter Tracking Error Source Power Setting Preamp Off Preamp On Preamp Off Preamp On
408. evel 3rd Harmonic Level dBc dBe 10 MHz 100 MHz 300 MHz 750 MHz N A 9 From Table 2 99 enter the 2nd Harmonic Level at 10 MHz as Test Record entry 1 and copy this value into the performance verification test record e Test Record entry 1 TG 2nd Harmonic Spurious Output dB 10 From Table 2 99 locate the most positive 2nd Harmonic Level for tracking generator frequencies of 100 MHz to 750 MHz and record this value as Test Record entry 2 and copy this value into the performance verification test record s Test Record entry 2 TG 2nd Harmonic Spurious Output dB 11 From Table 2 99 enter the 3rd Harmonic Level at 10 MHz as Test Record entry 3 and copy this value into the performance verification test record s Test Record entry 3 TG 3rd Harmonic Spurious Output dB 12 From Table 2 99 locate the most positive 3rd Harmonic Level for tracking generator frequencies of 100 MHz to 750 MHz and record this value as Test Record entry 4 and copy this value into the performance verification test record e Test Record entry 4 TG 3rd Harmonic Spurious Output dB Chapter 2 359 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN The measurement for tracking gen
409. eys FREQUENCY Center Freq 9 GHz 18 On the synthesized sweeper press CW 9 GHz 19 Enter the power sensor 9 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 20 On the analyzer press the following keys AMPLITUDE Presel Center Marker More Marker All Off 21 Repeat step 5 through step 11 for the synthesized sweeper CW frequencies listed in Table 2 68 for Band 2 End of procedure for Agilent E4405B Band 3 22 On the analyzer press the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 15 GHz 23 On the synthesized sweeper press CW 15 GHz 24 Enter the power sensor 15 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 25 On the analyzer press the following keys AMPLITUDE Presel Center Marker More Marker All Off 26 Repeat step 5 through step 11 for the synthesized sweeper CW frequencies listed in Table 2 68 for Band 3 for the 15 GHz analyzer center frequency Band 4 27 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY Center Freq 21 GHz 28 On the synthesized sweeper press CW 21 GHz 29 Enter the power sensor 21 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 252 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 30 On the analyzer press AMPLITUDE Presel Center 31 On the analyzer press the following Marker More Marker All Off 32 Repeat step 5 through step 11 for the synthesized sweeper CW frequencies listed in Table 2 68 for Band 4 for
410. f the analyzer is equipped with the optional preamplifier Option 1DS perform Part 1 the Source Splitter Characterization again for the Preamp On case 26 If the analyzer is equipped with the optional preamplifier Option 1DS perform step 2 through step 23 Part 2 using the attenuation and resolution bandwidth settings as indicated in Table 2 109 for Test 7 27 Proceed to Part 3 Test Results Chapter 2 401 Table 2 110 Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH Frequency Response Worksheet Test Atten RBW Preamp Frequency Current Channel B Reading Marker Mkr1 Amptd Splitter Tracking Error Flatness Error Flatness Relative to 50 MHz 50 MHz 0 dB Ref 800 MHz 810 MHz 820 MHz 830 MHz 840 MHz 850 MHz 860 MHz 870 MHz 880 MHz 890 MHz 900 MHz 910 MHz 920 MHz 930 MHz 940 MHz 950 MHz 960 MHz 970 MHz 980 MHz 990 MHz 1000 MHz 1700 MHz 1710 MHz 1720 MHz 1730 MHz 402 Chapter 2 Table 2 110 Frequency Response Worksheet Test Atten RBW Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH Preamp Frequency Current Channel B Reading Marker Mkr1 Amptd Splitter Tracking Error Flatness Error Flatness Relative to 50
411. f the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude readout the second line is not expressed as a percentage subtract 1 from the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude ignore the X and multiply the result by 100 to obtain the amplitude error in percent Amplitude Error AMkr1 1 0 x 100 6 If the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude readout is expressed as a percentage subtract 100 from the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reading to obtain the amplitude error in percent Amplitude Error AMkr1 100 7 Record the Amplitude Error as Test Record entry 1 in the performance verification test record 334 Chapter 2 CAUTION Performance Verification Tests 41 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ 41 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ A calibrated power sensor is connected to the tracking generator output to measure the power level at 50 MHz The power meter is set to relative mode so that future power level readings are in dB relative to the reference power level setting The output power level setting is decreased in 1 dB steps and the power level is measured at each step The difference between the ideal and actual power levels is calculated at each step Since a power sweep is accomplished by stepping through the vernier settings the peak to peak variation of the vernier accuracy is equal
412. factor during this test 5 Set the function generator frequency to 100 kHz and amplitude to 4 dBm 6 Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain a Channel A 188 Chapter 2 Table 2 49 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB 7 Record the function generator amplitude setting and both the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 49 8 Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2 49 9 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source frequency 10 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB 11 Record the source amplitude setting and both the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 49 12 Repeat step 8 through step 11 for frequencies up through 10 MHz 13 Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper 14 Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to 10 MHz and the amplitude to 4 dBm 15 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB 16 Record the synthesized sweeper power level and both the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 49 17 Repeat step 8 through step 11 for each remaining frequency in Table 2 49 18 For each entry in Table 2 49 calculate the S
413. ference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 0 eee ee ee iT 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty 0 2 cee eee eee 125 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4401B and E4411B 129 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B Contents Baa Batis and BAS 2445 6odos 6 o44ed ss ashes EIEE I eee eee 136 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 143 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B EHO B and EMUSB sribosieoricosirors borreri KR EKA AKR R AKAR E ceeds 150 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy 64 046 e e dened oak we dee ee tu uads 157 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B 0 eee eee 162 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B 2 2 0c eee ee eee 172 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 187 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B 002002 213 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B 00 00 221 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B 231 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B 244 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B S RE and EMUSBE oscc6o seb tues ch d doket bosses ees orie sends see ee esses 249 30 S
414. fication Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B Test Results Perform the following steps to verify the frequency response of the analyzer 1 Enter the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 45 dB 2 Enter the most positive number from the Response Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 46 dB 3 Record the most positive of numbers from step 1 and step 2 into Table 2 47 as the Maximum Response for Band 0 4 Enter the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 45 dB 5 Enter the most negative number from the Response Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 46 dB 6 Record the most negative of numbers from step 4 and step 5 into Table 2 47 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 7 For Band 0 in Table 2 47 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 8 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4403B or an E4402B with a serial number less than US39441006 then transfer the values in Table 2 47 into the test record in this guide The frequency response test is complete for those instruments only 9 If the analyzer has Option UKB then perform step 18 through step 27 Otherwise perform step 10 through step 16 10 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 45 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record
415. for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source Measuring Frequency Response Preamp On 1 Refer to Figure 2 41 Remove the reference sensor Channel A sensor from the 20 dB fixed attenuator Connect the 20 dB fixed attenuator to the 50 Input of the analyzer using an adapter Do not use a cable Frequency Response Test Setup Preamp On SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM SWEEPER ANALYZER FUNCTION GENERATOR EEEN pooooooog O 00000008 lt Output o SPLITTER wl728b 2 Set the source frequency to 10 MHz 3 Set the source power level to 6 dBm 4 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 10 MHz CF Step 100 MHz SPAN 20 kHz Input Output or Input Coupling DC Agilent E4404B E4405B or any model with Option UKB AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On AMPLITUDE Ref Level 30 dBm Attenuation 0 dB Man Scale Div 2 dB BW Avg Res BW 3 kHz Man Video BW 3 kHz Man Chapter 2 235 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B 5 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 6 Adjust the source power level to obtain a marker amplitude reading on the analyzer of 32 00 dBm 0 2 dB 7 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 64 as the Current Channel B Reading for ac or dc coupling as appropriate If the analyzer does not have switc
416. frequency might not equal the actual frequency Given the marker frequency check if the difference calculated in step d is within the appropriate tolerance For marker frequencies lt 5 MHz tolerance 200 kHz For marker frequencies lt 55 MHz tolerance 750 kHz For marker frequencies gt 55 MHz tolerance 10 MHz f Ifthe difference in step d is within the indicated tolerance the signal in question is the fundamental signal if the number in step b 1 or a harmonic of the fundamental if the number in step b gt 1 This response should be ignored 5 Verify that the marked signal is a true response and not a random noise peak by pressing SINGLE to trigger a new sweep and press PEAK SEARCH A true response will remain at the same frequency and amplitude on successive sweeps but a noise peak will not If the marked signal is not the fundamental or a harmonic of the fundamental and is a true response continue with step 7 6 If the marked signal is either the fundamental or a harmonic of the fundamental or a noise peak move the marker on the microwave Chapter 2 367 Performance Verification Tests 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ analyzer to the next highest signal by pressing NEXT PEAK Repeat step 4 above Perform step 7 only if the marker signal is a true response and not a fundamental or harmonic of the fundamental Otherwise continue with step 8
417. function generator frequency to 100 kHz 20 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY Center Freq 100 kHz 21 Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain the Channel B power meter reading recorded in Table 2 49 0 1 dB for 100 kHz 22 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 50 as the current Channel B reading 23 On the analyzer press Single then Peak Search or Search 24 Record the analyzer marker Mkr1 Amplitude Reading in Table 2 50 as marker Mkr1 Amplitude 25 Repeat step 19 through step 24 for frequencies between 100 kHz and 10 MHz 26 Copy the Splitter Tracking Errors from Table 2 49 into Table 2 50 27 Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2 50 as follows Flatness Error Mr Amptd agm Current Channel B yp Splitter Tracking Error jp For example if marker Mkr1 Amptd is 10 32 dBm Current Channel B is 10 2 dBm and Splitter Tracking Error is 0 18 dB Flatness Error would be 0 30 dB 28 Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz Ref Amptd 50 MHz Ref Amptd 29 Continue with step 31 if the analyzer under test is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB and is being tested in ac coupled mode Calculate the setup change error error due to changing the test setup from using a synthesized sweeper to using a function generator as follows a Record the Flatness Error from Table 2 50 at 10 MHz using the function generator as FlatErrorggc FlatErrorpg dB
418. g a reference sensor connected to one power splitter output port The other power splitter output port connects to the buried sensor it is not removed from the power splitter Once the characterization is done the reference sensor is removed and replaced by the analyzer Measurements are made at the same frequencies used in the characterization The analyzer marker amplitude measurements are corrected using the characterization data to determine the absolute flatness error and the flatness error relative to 50 MHz To measure frequencies greater than 3 GHz the source power level is adjusted at 50 MHz to place the displayed signal at the analyzer center horizontal graticule line The power meter is then set to measure dB relative to the power at 50 MHz At each new source frequency and analyzer center frequency the source power level is adjusted to place the signal at the center horizontal graticule line The power meter displays the inverse of the frequency response relative to 50 MHz This procedure does not test frequency response with the optional preamplifier Option 1DS turned on If the analyzer is equipped with a preamplifier also perform the Frequency Response Preamp On procedure Analyzers with Option UKB are tested down to 100 Hz in de coupled mode In ac coupled mode Agilent E4404B and E4405B analyzers are tested down to 100 kHz Agilent E4407B analyzers with Option UKB are tested down to 10 MHz in ac coupled mode
419. gies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum noaea Incremental Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 4 dB 22 0 4 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 4 dB 23 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 4 dB 24 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 4 dB 25 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 4 dB 26 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 4 dB 27 0 4 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 4 dB 28 0 4 dB 0 073 dB 832 0 4 dB 29 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 4 dB 30 0 4 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 4 dB 31 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 4 dB 32 0 4 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 4 dB 33 0 4 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 4 dB 34 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 56 0 4 dB 35 0 4 dB 0 078 dB 60 0 4 dB 36 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 64 0 4 dB 37 0 4 dB 0 081 dB 68 0 4 dB 38 0 4 dB 0 080 dB 72 0 4 dB 39 0 4 dB 0 084 dB 76 0 4 dB 40 0 4 dB 0 083 dB 80 0 4 dB 41 0 4 dB 0 089 dB Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 532 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum e 4 0 34 dB 43 0 34 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 38 dB 44 0 38 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 42 dB 45 0 42 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 46 dB 46 0 46 dB 0
420. gilent E4402B and E4403B Perform step 4 through step 29 using the information and entries from Table 2 71 Then continue with step 30 through step 38 Test Equipment Settings for TOI F1 F2 Low Pass Filter MHz TOI Test MHz MHz 1 300 0 300 05 300 Option 1DR 300 0 300 05 300 Press Blue Key Special 0 0 on the signal generator Set the frequency to F1 in Table 2 71 for TOI Test 1 Set the amplitude to 4 dBm Press PRESET on the synthesized sweeper and set the frequency to F2 in Table 2 71 for TOI Test 1 Set the synthesized sweeper controls as follows POWER LEVEL 10 dBm RF Off Enter the power sensor calibration factor for the signal generator frequency into the power meter Adjust the amplitude of the signal generator until the power meter reads 12 dBm 0 1 dB Disconnect the power sensor from the directional bridge Connect the directional bridge directly to the analyzer input using an adapter do not use a cable Support the directional bridge and low pass filter to minimize stress on the analyzer input connector 9 10 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer center frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test 1 in Table 2 71 Then set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY CF Step 50 kHz Man SPAN 20 kHz AMPLITUDE Mor
421. gilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date ar Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 16000 MHz 1 MHz 20999 999995 23 21000 000005 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 20 MHz 20999 999995 24 21000 000005 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 1 MHz 20999 999995 25 21000 000005 0 Hz MHz MHz Firmware Revision A 03 00 or later Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1499 999999 16 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 1500 MHz 1 MHz 1499 999999 17 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 999999 18 4000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 1 MHz 3999 999999 19 4000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 20 MHz 8999 999999 20 9000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 1 MHz 8999 999999 21 9000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 16000 MHz 20 MHz 15999 999999 22 16000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 16000 MHz 1 MHz 20999 999999 23 21000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 20 MHz 20999 999999 24 21000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 21000 MHz 1 MHz 20999 999999 25 21000 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Chapter 3 599 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum eand 4 Maximum are Span Start Freq 300
422. gt 3 GHz press Source Amplitude Off 4 On the analyzer press Single View Trace Trace 1 Clear Write BW Avg Average Type Video Average 3 Enter Single Wait until VAvg 3 is displayed to the left of the graticule the analyzer will take three sweeps then stop 5 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search BW Avg Average Off Marker Mxp gt Xd 6 If the test RBW is 1 kHz press SPAN 20 kHz If the test RBW is 10 Hz press SPAN 500 Hz 7 Ifthe test RBW is 1 kHz press BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz Video BW 30 Hz If the test RBW is 10 Hz press BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz Video BW 1 Hz 8 On the analyzer press Single and wait for the new sweep to finish 9 Read the average of the trace data ignoring any residual responses On the analyzer press Display Display Line On and adjust the display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise ignoring any residual responses refer to the Residual Responses verification test for any suspect residuals Remove Reference Level Offset 1 Press AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvi Offst 0 dB 2 On the analyzer press Preset 3 This performance test is now complete 322 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4407B and E4408B 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4407B and E4408B This performance test measures the displayed average noise level DANL within the frequency range specifi
423. hable ac dc coupling enter all data into the de columns 8 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 64 9 Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2 64 10 Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 64 11 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 12 Adjust the source power level to obtain a marker amplitude reading on the analyzer of 32 00 dBm 0 2 dB 13 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 64 as the current Channel B reading in the ac or de column as appropriate 14 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 64 15 Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each remaining frequency in Table 2 64 16 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB and is being tested in ac coupled mode continue with step 26 These analyzers are specified only down to 10 MHz in ac coupled mode 17 Replace the synthesized sweeper with the function generator 18 Set the function generator amplitude to 112 mV rms 6 dBm or 12 dBm plus nominal power splitter insertion loss 19 Set the function generator frequency to 1 MHz 20 Set the analyzer center frequency to 1 MHz 21 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 22 Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain a marker amplitude reading of 00 dBm 0 2 dB 23 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 64 as the current Channel B reading 24 Record the analyzer marker
424. han 15 dBm calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Chapter 2 413 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptd 54gm ActualTotalAtten RefAtteng jp 14 Set the 10 dB and 1 dB step attenuators to 0 dB 15 Disconnect the cable from the analyzer input connector and connect the cable to the adapter and power sensor as shown in Figure 2 77 16 Adjust the signal generator AMPLITUDE for a power meter reading of 0 dbm 0 2 dB Record the power meter reading here Amptdogpm dBm 17 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 78 18 Perform the following steps for each of the Nominal Input Amplitude values listed in Table 2 119 and Table 2 120 Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated Set the analyzer reference level as indicated Set the analyzer input attenuation as indicated Set the analyzer resolution bandwidth as indicated Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press Peak Search or Search The marker can still make a valid measurement even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting h Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the Measured Amplitude in Table 2 121 and Table 2 122 i Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows fa GD N Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdo j
425. hat apply to your analyzer using the appropriate subsets in Table 2 81 Table 2 82 Table 2 83 or Table 2 84 Then record the display line amplitude setting as the indicated Test Record entry in the performance verification test record 2 Ifthe minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz perform those procedures listed as Subset A in the appropriate table 3 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier is installed also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in the appropriate table 4 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and Option 1DN or 1DQ 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator is installed perform those procedures listed in Subset A in the appropriate table 5 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and both Option 1DS RF Preamplifier and Option 1DN or 1DQ 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator are installed also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in the appropriate table 6 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz also 302 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B perform those procedures listed in Subset C in the appropriate table 7 Ifthe minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier is installed also perform those procedures listed in Subset Din the appropriate table 8 After performing all applicable DANL measurement procedures continue with Remove Reference Level Off
426. he appropriate section below depending upon the input impedance and serial number of the analyzer 2 0 dB 2 0 dB 1 5 dB 2 5 dB 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 2 0 dB 2 0 dB 1 5 dB 2 5 dB 0 73 dB 0 73 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 632 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty Positive Level Flatness gt 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness gt 10 MHz 2 0 dB 5 6 2 0 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 45 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN or Option 1DQ only 224 Harmonic lt 20 MHz 2 4 Harmonic gt 20 MHz 3 4 Harmonic lt 20 MHz ard Harmonic gt 20 MHz ae 2D B LL 20 dBc 25 dBc 20 dBc 25 dBc 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN or Option 1DQ only Highest Non Harmonic Spurious Output Amplitude 1 35 dBc 2 64 dB Chapter 3 633 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record 63
427. he right filter skirt The frequency difference between the two markers is the 3 dB bandwidth Resolution bandwidth settings 300 Hz Option 1DR are not measured These bandwidths are digitally derived therefore their accuracy is verified by design The related adjustment for this performance test is IF Amplitude Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in 2 required 1 dB step attenuator Attenuator switch driver if programmable step attenuators are used Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Pad minimum loss Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Chapter 2 157 Figure 2 25 wl738a Minimum Loss Pad Performance Verification Tests 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test Setup BNC Cable SYNTHESIZED jo mpz 10 MHz SPECTRUM SIGNAL GENERATOR Rer ln ANALYZER Pee Ra am m m m m m mw RF Output 50Q ATTENUATOR DRIVER ree eee a Type N Cable 1dB ATTENUATOR Type N Cable 75 ohm Input Only CAUTION Use only 75 Q cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or the connectors will be damaged Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 25 2 On the synthesized signal generator press Blue Key Special 0 0 and set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPL
428. he temperature stability specifications before performing the tests 33 Performance Verification Tests Tests included in this section Tests included in this section 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D5 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 5 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 7 Noise Sidebands 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B 9 System Related Sidebands 10 Residual FM 11 Sweep Time Accuracy 12 Display Scale Fidelity 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 15 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4401B and E4411B 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403
429. he universal counter and oscilloscope Chapter 2 379 Performance Verification Tests 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 Figure 2 70 Gate Delay and Gate Length Test Setup INFINIUM Eoaea FUNCTION GENERATOR RN C O noOooooon8 O aoannoang Output Channel A FREQUENCY COUNTER SPECTRUM ANALYZER wl739a 3 Set up the function generator as follows Waveform Square Frequency 100 Hz Amplitude 2 5 V Offset 1 25 V 4 Press Default Setup on the oscilloscope and set the controls as follows Timebase 500 ns div Trigger Edge Trigger Source 2 Trigger Level 2 0 V Channel 1 V Div 1V Coupling DC Offset 2 0 V Channel 2 V Div 1V Coupling DC 380 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 Offset 3 0 V 5 On the oscilloscope adjust the horizontal position to place the area between the rising edges of channel 1 and channel 2 at the center of the display The horizontal position at the bottom of the grid should be between 500 ns and 650 ns 6 Set the oscilloscope timebase to 200 ns div The rising edges of channel 1 and channel 2 should still be displayed If not adjust the horizontal position so the rising edges of channel 1 and channel 2 are displayed 7 Use the mouse connected to the oscilloscope and cli
430. hey are connected properly and operating correctly 1 Review the procedure for the measurement being performed when the problem appeared Are all the settings correct d If the analyzer is not functioning as expected return the analyzer to a known state by pressing the Preset key Some analyzer settings are not affected by a Preset If you wish to reset the analyzer configuration to the state it was in when it was originally sent from the factory press System Power On Preset Factory Preset if it is displayed L J Is the measurement being performed and the results that are expected within the specifications and capabilities of the analyzer Refer to the Specifications and Characteristics chapters in the Specifications Guide L J In order to meet specifications the analyzer must be aligned Either Auto Align All must be selected press System Alignments Auto Align All or the analyzer must be manually aligned at least once per hour or whenever the temperature changes more than 3 C When Auto Align All is selected AA appears on the left edge of the display T If the necessary test equipment is available perform the tests listed in Chapter 1 Calibrating for your instrument Record all results on the appropriate form in Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records which follows the performance verification tests Chapter 4 637 If You Have a Problem Before You Call Agilent Technologies chapt
431. hrough step 15 making entries in the ac Coupled column of Table 2 52 25 Set the synthesized sweeper FREQ STEP to 400 MHz Set the analyzer center frequency step size to 400 MHz by pressing FREQUENCY CF Step 400 MHz Chapter 2 201 Table 2 52 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 26 Repeat step 10 through step 14 for frequencies up through 13 199 GHz making entries in the ac Coupled column of Table 2 52 27 Continue with Agilent E4404B E4405B Test Results for an Agilent E4405B only The following steps apply to the Agilent E4407B and E4408B only 28 Set the synthesized sweeper FREQ STEP to 500 MHz Set the analyzer center frequency step size to 500 MHz by pressing FREQUENCY CF Step 500 MHz 29 Repeat step 10 through step 14 for the remaining frequencies in Table 2 52 If the analyzer under test is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB then continue with the next step Otherwise continue with Agilent E4407B E4408B Test Results for an Agilent E4407B or E4408B only 30 On the analyzer press Input Output or Input Coupling AC This sets the analyzer to ac coupled mode 31 Repeat step 4 through step 15 making entries in the ac Coupled column of Table 2 52 32 Set the synthesized sweeper FREQ STEP to 400 MHz Set the analyzer center frequency step size by pressing FREQUENCY CF Step 400 MHz 33 Repeat step 10 through step 14 for the remaini
432. ic Spurious Outputs N 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs N 49 Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough N a Perform these tests on all E4408B analyzers 22 Chapter 1 Calibrating Calibration Cycle Table 1 8 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Tests Calibration for Performance Test Name Instrument Option z g 3 5 j 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy N 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy N 5 Frequency Span Accuracy N 7 Noise Sidebands 9 System Related Sidebands N 10 Residual FM e 11 Sweep Time Accuracy N 12 Display Scale Fidelity N 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty N 14 Reference Level Accuracy N 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty N 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings N 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy N 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy N 22 Frequency Response s 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses N 30 Spurious Responses 33 Gain Compression 35 Displayed Average Noise Level 39 Residual Responses N 41 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy N 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness N 45 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs N 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs N a Perform these tests on all E4411B analyzers Chapter 1 23 Calibrating Before You Start Before You Start This bri
433. ication Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B Table 2 46 Frequencies less than 9 kHz only apply to analyzers with Option UKB 11 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 12 Adjust the function generator amplitude until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 05 dB 13 Record the DVM reading in Table 2 46 as the DVM Amplitude reading 14 Repeat step 9 through step 13 for each frequency setting listed in Table 2 46 15 For each of the frequencies in Table 2 46 subtract the DVM Amplitude from the DVM Amplitude at 100 kHz recorded in step 7 Record the result as the Response Relative to 100 kHz in Table 2 46 16 From Table 2 45 note the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for the 100 kHz frequency Record this below as the 100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz 100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz dB 17 Add the 100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz that was recorded in step 16 above to each of the Response Relative to 100 kHz entries in Table 2 46 Record the results as the Response Relative to 50 MHz in Table 2 46 Frequency Response Worksheet lt 100 kHz DVM Response Relative Response Relative Frequency Amplitude to 100 kHz to 50 MHz 100 kHz 0 dB Ref 75 kHz 50 kHz 20 kHz 9 kHz 5 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz 500 Hz 200 Hz 100 Hz a These frequencies apply only to analyzers with Option UKB Chapter 2 183 Performance Veri
434. ies less than or equal to 2503 MHz The test at 50 MHz with a span of 1 kHz is only for E4404B E4405B or E4407B with Option 1DR 9 Disconnect the power sensor from the directional bridge and connect the directional bridge to the input of the analyzer using an adapter Do not use a cable 10 Set the synthesized sweeper 2 power level to Off 11 Set the synthesized sweeper 1 power level to 24 dBm 12 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz or as indicated in Table 2 80 SPAN 150 kHz or as indicated in Table 2 80 AMPLITUDE Ref Level 10 dBm Attenuation 0 dB AMPLITUDE Scale Div 10 dB BW Avg Res BW 30 kHz or as indicated in Table 2 80 BW Avg Video BW 300 Hz or as indicated in Table 2 80 13 On the synthesized sweeper 2 set the appropriate power level to the setting recorded in Table 2 79 Then set RF to Off 14 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 15 Adjust the power level of the synthesized sweeper 1 to achieve a marker amplitude reading within 0 5 dB of the value indicated in Table 2 79 The marker amplitude is the uncompressed amplitude 16 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 17 On the synthesized sweeper 2 set RF to On The amplitude should be the same as recorded in Table 2 79 18 On
435. ification Tests 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6 This procedure measures the additional amplitude error while gate mode is turned on An amplitude reference is established while gate mode is off Gate mode is then turned on with a function generator providing the gate trigger input The amplitude with gate mode on is then measured using the marker delta function There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Function generator Cable Type N f 50 Q Cable BNC 120 cm Additional Equipment for Option 1DP Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Minimum loss pad Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 71 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 300 MHz SPAN Zero Span AMPLITUDE Ref Level 20 dBm 50 Q Inputs only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 10 dBm 75 Q Inputs only AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm Sweep 20 ms 384 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option 1D6
436. in Attenuator interconnect kit Additional Equipment for 75 Input 50 Q to 75 Q minimum loss pad Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f 86 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity Figure 2 12 Scale Fidelity Test Setup BNC Cable SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM ANALYZER SIGNAL GENERATOR 10 MHz Ref Out E epo ogg e000 apps 00 s eo ATTENUATOR Bnr kila DRIVER Bel e B 10dB STEP Attenuator ATTENUATOR Fixed Attenuator Mini 1dB STEP Minimum ATTENUATOR i Loss Pad Type N Cable Type N Cable 75 ohm Input Only wl77b CAUTION Use only 75 Q cables connectors and adapters on instruments with 75 connectors or the connectors will be damaged Procedure Calculate the Actual Attenuation Errors 1 From the calibration data supplied with the 10 dB step attenuator enter into Column 4 of Table 2 13 through Table 2 17 the actual attenuation for the corresponding nominal attenuation settings Enter data in Table 2 14 Table 2 16 and Table 2 17 only if the analyzer has Option 1DR If the calibration data does not indicate an actual attenuation value for the 0 dB setting enter 0 dB NOTE The Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator has four attenuator sections consisting of 10 dB 20 dB and 40 dB attenuators If using the Agilent 8496G programmable atten
437. inear Scale Fidelity Worksheet Option 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidths Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 dB from 10 dB 1 dB 10 dB 1 dB Total Ideal Actual Test REF Step Step Step Step Actual Mkr Mkr Record LVL Atten Atten Atten Atten Atten Reading Readin Entry Nominal Nominal Actual Actual a o caang LFE Attenu Attenu Attenu Attenu ation ation ation ation of dB dB dB dB dB aE mV my RL 0 Ref 0 0 0 Ref 0 Ref 0 Ref 4 0 4 98 8 0 8 99 12 10 2 100 16 10 6 101 20 20 0 102 10 If the analyzer has a 75W Input press Input Output or Input Input Z Corr 75 Zero Span Log Fidelity Digital Bandwidths This section is for analyzers with Option 1DR narrow resolution bandwidths only Setup for zero span measurements 11 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 11 dB and the 10 dB step attenuator to 110 dB 12 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys System Alignments Align Now All wait for the alignment sequence to complete 13 Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators to 0 dB 14 Set the following parameters on the analyzer FREQUENCY 50 MHz SPAN 100 Hz ESA E Series only SPAN 500 Hz ESA L Series only BW Avg 10 Hz ESA E Series only BW Avg 100 Hz ESA L Series only 15 On the analyzer press Peak Search o
438. ing FREQUENCY Center Freq 300 MHz SPAN 100 kHz AMPLITUDE Ref Level 10 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB Man BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz Man Video BW 1 kHz Man Markers Off 5 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter 284 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B reading is 10 dBm 0 2 dB On the analyzer press the following Peak Search or Search Marker Delta FREQUENCY 600 MHz BW Avg 10 Wait for the VAvg 10 to appear along the left side of the display On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search The marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude is the second harmonic suppression Calculate the 300 MHz Second Harmonic Intercept SHD using the second harmonic suppression value read in step 7 and the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error FRE from Table 2 76 as follows 300 MHz SHI 20 dBm Second Harmonic Suppression 300 MHz FRE For example if the second harmonic suppression is 59 dB and the 300 MHz FRE is 0 60 dB the SHI would be 38 4 dBm 38 4 dBm 20 dBm 59 dB 0 60 dB Record the 300 MHz SHI as Entry 5 in the performance verification test record Measuring 900 MHz Second Harmonic Distortion 1 Replace the 300 MHz low pass filter with the 1 GHz low pass filter as shown in Figure 2 50 On the synthesized sweeper press the following CW 900 MHz POWER LE
439. inputs Set the source frequency to 1 MHz 3 Set the source amplitude to 6 dBm 4 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 100 kHz 50 Q Input FREQUENCY Center Freq 1 MHz 75 Q Input CF Step 100 MHz SPAN 20 kHz AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 30 dBm Attenuation 0 dB Man Scale Div 2 dB BW Avg Res BW 3 kHz Man Video BW 3 kHz Man 5 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 6 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a marker amplitude reading on the analyzer of 32 00 dBm 0 2 dB 7 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 58 as the Current Channel B reading Chapter 2 217 Performance Verification Tests 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B 8 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 58 9 Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2 58 10 Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 58 11 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 12 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a marker amplitude reading on the analyzer of 32 00 dBm 0 2 dB 13 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 58 as the Current Channel B reading 14 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 58 as marker Mkr1 Amptd 15 Repeat step
440. ion value read in step 14 and the 3 1 GHz Frequency Response Error FRE from Table 2 76 as follows 3 1GHz SHI 10 dBm Second Harmonic Suppression 3 1 GHz FRE For example if the second harmonic suppression is 103 dB and the 3 1 GHz FRE is 1 20 dB the SHI would be 91 8 dBm 91 8 dBm 10 dBm 103 dB 1 20 dB 17 Record the 3 1 GHz SHI as Entry 8 in the performance verification test record Chapter 2 289 Performance Verification Tests 33 Gain Compression Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B 33 Gain Compression Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B This test verifies the ability of the analyzer to measure relatively low amplitude signals in the presence of higher amplitude signals Gain compression is measured by applying two signals separated by a defined amount in frequency The higher amplitude signal is set to yield the specified total power at the input mixer the power at the input mixer is defined as the input power level minus the input attenuation The lower amplitude signal is set at least 35 dB below the higher amplitude signal such that its power does not significantly add to the total power The higher amplitude signal is turned off and the lower amplitude signal level is measured This is the uncompressed amplitude The higher amplitude signal is turned on and the amplitude of the lower amplitude signal is again measured This is the compressed amplitude The difference bet
441. is an E4403B then enter 100 Hz Otherwise enter 1 kHz as the minimum RBW resolution bandwidth Keep this value in mind as you continue to perform this procedure Also take note of whether or not Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier are installed Minimum RBW Hz Option 1DN Option 1DS 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Then press the following keys Input Output or Input Amptd Ref Out On FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 2 kHz AMPLITUDE 20 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz BW Avg Video BW 1 kHz Det Demod Detector Sample Return 4 On the analyzer press Single Peak Search or Search and record the Ref Amptd reading below Ref Amptd dBm 5 If the analyzer does not have Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator installed and the minimum RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz 310 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 36 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4402B and E4403B continue with step 11 6 Ifthe analyzer has a minimum RBW of 1 kHz or has Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator installed then continue with step 7 7 On the analyzer press the following keys AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB SPAN 20 kHz BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz 8 On the analyzer press Single 9 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search and record the amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd
442. it is centered on the average trace noise ignoring any residual responses refer to the Residual Responses verification test for any suspect residuals Remove Reference Level Offset 1 Press AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvi Offst 0 dB 2 On the analyzer press Preset 3 This performance test is now complete Chapter 2 315 Performance Verification Tests 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4404B and E4405B 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4404B and E4405B This performance test measures the displayed average noise level DANL within the frequency range specified The analyzer input is terminated in its characteristic impedance If the analyzer is also equipped with a tracking generator Option 1DN the tracking generator is also terminated in its characteristic impedance and set for maximum leveled output power The test tunes the analyzer frequency across the band and uses the marker to locate the frequency with the highest response It then reads the average noise in zero span using the minimum resolution bandwidth RBW specified for the analyzer Analyzers having Option 1DN Tracking Generator installed are tested in a 1 kHz RBW Analyzers having Option 1DR Narrow Bandwidths installed have a minimum RBW of 100 Hz or 10 Hz Even though analyzers having Option 1D5 High Stability Frequency Reference and firmware revision A 08 00 or later installed have a minimum RBW of 1 Hz DANL for these analyzers is specified an
443. just the function generator amplitude until the DVM reading is 10 dBm 0 1 dB 6 Record the actual DVM reading in Table 2 42 as the DVM amplitude reading 7 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 8 Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 42 9 Set the function generator frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 42 Chapter 2 169 Table 2 42 Performance Verification Tests 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B 10 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 11 Adjust the function generator amplitude until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 05 dB 12 Record the DVM reading in Table 2 42 as the DVM amplitude reading 13 Repeat step 8 through step 12 for each frequency in Table 2 42 14 For each of the frequencies in Table 2 42 subtract the DVM amplitude from the DVM Amplitude at 100 kHz recorded in step 6 Record the result as the Response Relative to 100 kHz in Table 2 42 15 From Table 2 41 note the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for the 100 kHz frequency Record this below as the 100 kHz error relative to 50 MHz 100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz dB 16 Add the 100 kHz error relative to 50 MHz that was recorded in step 15 above to each of the Response Relative to 100 kHz entries in Table 2 42 Record the results as the Response Relative to 50 MHz in Table 2 42 Frequency Response Worksheet lt 100 kHz
444. key if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 800 MHz CF Step 10 MHz SPAN 0 kHz Input Output or Input Coupling AC ESA 6 7 GHz and 13 2 GHz only Tests 1 6 AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp Off Option 1DS only Test 7 AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On Option 1DS only AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm Tests 1 6 AMPLITUDE Ref Level 10 dBm Test 7 AMPLITUDE Ref Level 30 dBm Attenuation x dB Man Where x is listed in Table 2 109 Scale Div 1 dB Tests 1 2 3 6 7 BW Avg Res BW 10 kHz Man Tests 4 5 BW Avg Res BW 300 kHz Man Video BW 10 kHz Man 6 Press Marker 7 Adjust the source POWER LEVEL to obtain a marker amplitude reading of 12 dBm 0 1 dB Tests 1 6 or 32 dBm 0 1 dB Tests 7 8 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 110 as the current Channel B reading 9 Trigger a sweep on the analyzer 10 Perform a peak search on the analyzer Manually press Peak Search or Search 11 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 110 12 Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2 110 13 Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 110 by pressing the FREQUENCY and up arrow keys to step the center frequency 14 Adjust the source POWER LEVEL to obtain a marker amplitude reading of 12 dBm 0 1 dB Tests 1 6 or 32 dBm 0 1 dB Tests 7 15 Record the current Channel B
445. king Channel A Channel B Error 100 kHz 500 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz Chapter 2 215 Performance Verification Tests 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B Table 2 57 Source Splitter Characterization Frequency Power Meter Reading Channel A Channel B Splitter Tracking Error 20 MHz 50 MHz 75 MHz 175 MHz 275 MHz 375 MHz 475 MHz 575 MHz 675 MHz 775 MHz 825 MHz 875 MHz 925 MHz 975 MHz 1025 MHz 1075 MHz 1175 MHz 1275 MHz 1375 MHz 1500 MHz a These values do not apply to analyzers with 75 Q inputs Option 1DP Measuring Frequency Response Preamp On 1 Refer to Figure 2 37 Remove the reference sensor Channel A sensor from the 20 dB fixed attenuator Connect the 20 dB fixed attenuator to the analyzer 50 Q Input using an adapter Do not use a cable 216 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 25 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4401B Figure 2 37 Frequency Response Test Setup Preamp On SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR SPECTRUM ANALYZER BURIED POWER LJ SENSOR Minimum Loss Pad 75 Q Inputs Only wl727b 75 Q inputs Connect the 20 dB fixed attenuator to the analyzer 75 Q Input using a mechanical adapter and a 75 Q Type N m to BNC m adapter 2 Set the source frequency to 100 kHz 75 Q
446. l 4 0 36 dB 1031 0 36 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 42 dB 104 0 42 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 48 dB 105 0 48 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 54 dB 106 0 54 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 60 dB 107 0 60 dB 0 078 dB 504 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum aba 24 0 66 dB 108 0 66 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 72 dB 109 0 72 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 78 dB 110 0 78 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 84 dB 111 0 84 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 90 dB 112 0 90 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 96 dB 113 0 96 dB 0 077 dB 48 1 02 dB 114 1 02 dB 0 076 dB 52 1 08 dB 115 1 08 dB 0 080 dB 56 1 14 dB 116 1 14 dB 0 078 dB 60 1 20 dB 117 1 20 dB 0 084 dB 64 1 5 dB 118 1 5 dB 0 081 dB 68 1 5 dB 119 1 5 dB 0 080 dB 70 1 5 dB 120 1 5 dB 0 084 dB 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Input Attenuation Setting 0 dB 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 101 dB 5 dB 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 104 dB 15 dB 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 102 dB 20 dB 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 098 dB 25 dB 0 35 dB 5 0 35 dB 0 098 dB 30 dB 0 40 dB 6 0 40 dB 0 096 dB 35 dB 0 45 dB 7 0 45 dB 0 099 dB 40 dB 0 50 dB 8 0 50 dB 0 096 dB 45 dB 0 55 dB
447. l to the analyzer as indicated in the table below Input Ideal Input ee Can Buried Impedance Level rror Irom ensor Part 1 sten 9 Reading 509 27 dBm 75Q 24 dBm Ideal Buried Sensor Reading Ideal Input Level Tracking Error 6 Adjust the synthesized signal generator to obtain the Ideal Buried Sensor Reading calculated above 0 1 dB 7 Calculate the Corrected Power Meter Reading by adding the current power meter reading to the Tracking Error recorded in Part 1 step 9 and record the result below Corrected Power Meter Reading Power Meter Reading Tracking Error Example If the Power Meter Reading is 0 24 dBm and the Tracking Error is 20 3 dB the Corrected Power Meter Reading is 20 06 dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm 8 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 2 kHz 132 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4401B and E4411B BW Avg Resolution BW 1 kHz Man BW Avg Video BW 1 kHz Man AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units dBm 50Q Input only AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units dBmV 75Q Input only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 25 dBm 50Q Input only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 28 75 dBmV 75Q Input only AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB AMPLITUDE Scale Type Log Det Demod Detector Sample 9 Press AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units Volts 10 Press Peak Search or
448. l counter reading in Table 2 3 as Counter Reading 2 with 0 001 Hz resolution 10 Continue with next step 60 minutes after the Power On Time noted in step 2 11 Wait for the universal counter reading to make at least two readings Record the universal counter reading in Table 2 3 as Counter Reading 3 with 0 001 Hz resolution 12 Calculate the 5 Minute Warm up Error in ppm by subtracting Counter Reading 3 from Counter Reading 1 and dividing the result by 10 5 Minute Warm up Error Counter Reading 1 Counter Reading 3 10 Dividing the frequency by 10 is equivalent to dividing the difference first by 10 MHz to normalize the difference to the reference frequency and then multiplying by 1 x 106 to convert the result to parts per million ppm 13 Record the 5 Minute Warm up Error in ppm in the performance verification test record as Test Record entry 1 14 Calculate the 15 Minute Warm up Error in ppm by subtracting Counter Reading 3 from Counter Reading 2 and dividing the result by 10 15 Minute Warm up Error Counter Reading 2 Counter Reading 3 10 15 Record the 15 Minute Warm up Error in the performance verification test record as Test Record entry 2 Table 2 4 10 MHz Reference Accuracy Worksheet Description Measurement Counter Reading 1 Hz Counter Reading 2 Hz Counter Reading 3 Hz Chapter 2 47 Performance Verification Tests 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy
449. lay Display Line On and adjust the display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise ignoring any residual responses refer to the Residual Responses verification test for any suspect residuals Remove Reference Level Offset 10 Press AMPLITUDE More Ref Lv Offst 0 dB 11 On the analyzer press Preset 12 This performance test is now complete Chapter 2 329 CAUTION Performance Verification Tests 39 Residual Responses 39 Residual Responses The analyzer input is terminated and the analyzer is swept from 150 kHz to 1 MHz Then the analyzer is swept in incremental 10 MHz spans from 1 MHz to the upper frequency range Any responses above the specification are noted There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Termination 50 Q Type N m Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Termination 75 Q BNC m Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Use only 75 Q cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q input or damage to the input connector will occur Procedure 150 kHz to 1 MHz 1 Connect the 50 Q termination to the analyzer input as shown in Figure 2 57 75 Q Input Use the adapter to connect the 75 Q termination and continue with step 4 330 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 39 Residual Responses Figure 2 57 Residual Response Test Setup SPECT
450. le 2 78 BW Avg Video BW 300 Hz or as indicated in Table 2 78 13 On the synthesized sweeper set the appropriate power level to the setting recorded in Table 2 77 Then set RF to Off 75 Q Input only Adjust the power level for a 2 0 dBm reading 14 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 15 Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator to achieve a marker amplitude reading within 0 5 dB of the value indicated in Table 2 77 The marker amplitude is the uncompressed amplitude 16 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 17 On the synthesized sweeper set RF to On The amplitude should be the same as recorded in Table 2 77 18 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search This is the compressed amplitude The marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude is the measured gain compression 19 Record the measured gain compression in the performance test record as the Entry listed in Table 2 78 20 Repeat step 6 through step 19 for each set of settings in Table 2 77 and Table 2 78 Chapter 2 293 Performance Verification Tests 34 Gain Compression Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 34 Gain Compression Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B This test verifies the ability of the analyzer to measure relatively low amplitude signals in the presence of higher amplitude signals Gain compression is measured by applying two signals separated by a defined amount in f
451. lent E4401B and E4411B FREQUENCY 1 5 GHz Agilent E4402B and E4403B SPAN 10 MHz BW Avg Res BW 100 kHz Man Freq Count Marker Count On Resolution Man 1 Hz Press Peak Search or Search then wait for a count be taken it may take several seconds Record the counter Cntr1 frequency reading as Test Record entry 4 of the performance verification test record On the analyzer press SPAN 1 MHz 5 Press Peak Search or Search then wait for a count be taken it may 50 take several seconds Record the counter Cntr1 frequency reading as Test Record entry 5 of the performance verification test record Chapter 2 Figure 2 4 Performance Verification Tests 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B The frequency readout accuracy of the analyzer is tested with an input signal of known frequency By using the same frequency standard for the analyzer and the synthesized sweeper the frequency reference error is eliminated There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 f Adapter APC 3 5 f to APC 3 5 f Cable APC 3 5 91 cm 86 in Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter APC 3 5 f to APC 3 5 f
452. lent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum onead 4 Maximum A Log Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 17 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 18 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 19 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 20 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 21 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 22 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 23 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 24 0 7 dB 0 101 dB Linear Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only Reference Level 10 dBm 0 3 dB 25 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 0 dBm 0 3 dB 26 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 30 dBm 0 3 dB 27 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 40 dBm 0 3 dB 28 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 50 dBm 0 5 dB 29 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 60 dBm 0 5 dB 30 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 70 dBm 0 5 dB 31 0 5 dB 0 099 dB 80 dBm 0 7 dB 32 0 7 dB 0 101 dB 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 9 kHz 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 048 dB Chapter 3 507 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date edge Ta Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 10 kHz 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 30 kHz 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 100 kHz 0 3 dB 5 0 3 dB 0 048
453. lifier on depending upon the ambient temperature The first entry is for measure ments made with an ambient temperature outside of the 20 to 30 C range but within the 0 to 55 C range The second entry is for measurements made with an ambient temperature within the 20 to 30 C range Measuring Displayed Average Noise Level DANL Use the following procedure for testing DANL over most frequency ranges The start and stop frequencies and test RBW 1 kHz or 10 Hz are specified in the DANL Measurement Sequence Table Table 2 87 or Table 2 88 1 Ifthe test RBW is 10 Hz and the analyzer has Option 1DN 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator installed press Source Amplitude Off 2 Set the analyzer as follows Auto Couple FREQUENCY Start Freq enter specified start frequency FREQUENCY Stop Freq enter specified stop frequency AMPLITUDE 70 dBm Attenuation 0 dB AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst enter Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz if test Chapter 2 321 Performance Verification Tests 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4404B and E4405B RBW 1 kHz AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst enter Ref Lul Offset 10 Hz if test RBW 10 Hz BW Avg Res BW 1 MHz BW Avg Video BW 10 kHz AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp Off if preamp state Off AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On if preamp state On Sweep Sweep Cont Sweep Sweep Time Auto 3 If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DN and the current stop frequency is
454. litude reference signal is used to compare the amplitude level of a normal sweep time 25 ms to a fast sweep time lt 5 ms using the marker functions The difference should be less than the marker readout resolution specification for the fast sweep times Equipment Required Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in Adapter Type N m to BNC f Procedure Fast Sweep Time Amplitude Accuracy 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 58 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup ESA SPECTRUM ANALYZER wl760a No test setup is required for the Agilent E4401B 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 3 Set the analyzer as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz SPAN Zero Span Sweep 5 ms Input Output or Input Amptd Ref On Agilent E4401B only Chapter 2 333 Performance Verification Tests 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B Option AYX Input Output or Input Amptd Ref Out On Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B E4407B only AMPLITUDE Scale Type Lin AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units Volts AMPLITUDE Ref Level 12 57 mV Agilent E4401B 50 W only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 15 05 mV Agilent E4401B 75 W only AMPLITUDE Ref Level 30 73 mV Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B E4407B only 4 On the analyzer press Marker More 1 of 2 Function Marker Noise Single Marker Delta Sweep 1 ms Single 5 I
455. ll Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy 23 Frequency Response 26 Frequency Response Preamp On N 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses N 31 Spurious Responses N 33 Gain Compression N 36 Displayed Average Noise Level 39 Residual Responses e 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness N 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs N 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs N 49 Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough N 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy N 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error N 54 Comms Frequency Response 55 This test has been deleted Chapter 1 13 Calibrating Calibration Cycle Table 1 2 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Tests Calibration for Instrument Option Performance Test Name Ss zZ Ia v e ge 3141818 JE 5 2 esl B7E 56 57 58 59 This test has been deleted This test has been deleted GSM Phase and Frequency Error Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH a Perform these tests for all E4402B analyzers b Perform this test only on analyzers not equipped with Option 1D5 c Perform this test only on instruments having Option BAH GSM Measurement Personality 14 Chapter 1 Calibrating Calibr
456. lyzers having Option 1DN Tracking Generator installed are tested in a 1 kHz RBW Analyzers having Option 1DR Narrow Bandwidths installed have a minimum RBW of either 100 Hz or 10 Hz Even though analyzers having Option 1D5 High Stability Frequency Reference and firmware revision A 08 00 or later installed have a minimum RBW of 1 Hz DANL for these analyzers is specified and tested with a 10 Hz RBW To reduce measurement uncertainty due to input attenuator switching and resolution bandwidth switching a reference level offset is added The 50 MHz alignment signal is used as the amplitude reference for determining the amount of offset required The offset is removed at the end of the test by pressing instrument preset The related adjustment for this procedure is Frequency Response Equipment Required Termination 50 Q Type N m 2 required for Options 1DN or 1DQ Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Termination 75 Q Type N m 2 required for Option 1DQ Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Procedure Use only 75 Q cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or damage to the connectors will occur 1 Set up the analyzers as shown in Figure 2 53 Chapter 2 299 Performance Verification Tests 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B Figure 2 53 Displayed Average Noise Level Test Setup ESA SPECTRUM ANALYZER TTT Bes lO QO O00 O J RF Input Termination F
457. m AMPLITUDE Ref Level 5 dBm Attenuation 10 dB Man Scale Div 1 dB BW Avg Res BW 3 kHz Man Video BW 3 kHz Man 5 Adjust the source power level to obtain the Channel B power meter reading recorded in Table 2 44 0 1 dB 6 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 45 as the Current Channel B Reading for de coupling 7 On the analyzer press Single then Peak Search or Search 8 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 45 for de coupling 9 Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2 45 10 Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 45 11 Adjust the source power level to obtain the Channel B power meter reading recorded in Table 2 45 0 1 dB for the current frequency 12 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 45 as the current Channel B reading 13 On the analyzer press Single then Peak Search or Search 14 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 45 15 Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each remaining frequency in Table 2 45 16 Replace the synthesized sweeper with the function generator 17 Set the function generator amplitude to 4 dBm 18 Set the function generator frequency to 100 kHz 19 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY Center Freq 100 kHz 20 Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain the Channel B power meter reading recorded in Table 2 44 0 1 dB for 100 kHz 21 Record the current
458. mms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Figure 2 78 Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR eswcommspwraccy BNC Cable SPECTRUM ANALYZER RF Input RF Output ATTENUATOR SWITCH DRIVER Type N Type N Cable Cable 10 dB Step 1 dB Step Attenuator Attenuator 12 Set the analyzer as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 0 kHz BW Avg Res BW 10 kHz BW Avg Video BW 10 kHz AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 15 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 40 dB 13 Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values listed in Table 2 115 and Table 2 116 fa rR G Gn Go Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated Set the analyzer reference level as indicated Set the analyzer input attenuation as indicated Set the analyzer resolution bandwidth as indicated Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press Peak Search or Search The marker can still make a valid measurement even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the Measured Amplitude in Table 2 117 and Table 2 118 If the nominal amplitude is 15 dBm calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptd 5 4pm If the amplitude is less t
459. mn 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Anal 10 dB 10 dB Actual e Analyzer Reference Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Level Marker Test Nominal Actual Step iis Delta Record Attenuation Attenuation dBm Amplitude Entry B B B B dB dB dB dBmV dB 20 0 Ref 25 28 75 0 Ref Ref 10 15 38 75 1 0 5 48 75 2 30 35 18 75 3 40 45 8 75 4 50 55 1 25 5 60 65 11 25 6 70 75 21 25 7 a Use the dBm column values for analyzers with a 50 input and the dBmV col umn for analyzers with a 75 Q input Log Scale Digital Bandwidths Option 1DR NOTE If the analyzer is an E4401B that is not equipped with Option 1DR narrow resolution bandwidths or an E4411B with or without Option 1DR skip to the next section Linear Scale Analog Bandwidths 1 On the analyzer press the following keys SPAN 150 Hz BW Avg 10 Hz Video BW 1 Hz 2 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 dB 1 to 3 divisions below the reference level 3 On the analyzer press the following keys Single Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 4 Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2 21 At each setting do the following Chapter 2 111 Performance Verification Tests 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B a Press Single on the analyzer b Press Peak Search or Search c Record th
460. mplitude Accuracy SS ote AP ANET p 1 7 GHz to Accuracy 2 GHz Preamp On Columns 2 4 5 dBm dB dB dB dB dB 40 0 0 24 41 60 0 0 24 42 70 0 0 24 43 80 0 0 24 44 90 0 0 24 45 100 0 0 24 46 426 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test Records Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Tests for the Agilent E4401B only are included in this test record therefore not all test numbers are included Table 3 1 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Address Report No Date Model E4401B Serial No Ambient temperature __ C Options Relative humidity 0 Firmware Revision Power mains line frequency ___ Hz nominal Customer Tested by Test Equipment Used Description Model No Trace No Cal Due Date Synthesized Signal Generator Synthesized Sweeper Function Generator Power Meter Dual Channel RF Power Sensor 1 RF Power Sensor 2 50 Q Input No Option 1DP Low Power Power Sensor 75 Q Power Sensor Option 1DP only Digital Multimeter Universal Counter Frequency Standard Power Splitter 428 Chapter 3 Table 3 1 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record 50 Q Termination Minimum Lo
461. n Accuracy EVM 57 This Test Has Been Deleted CDMA Code Domain Power 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error Options BAH and B7E 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH 36 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests Tests included in this section Calibration To perform calibration 1 Run all performance verification tests listed in Column 1 of Table 2 1 that are applicable to the analyzer being calibrated and the installed options Refer to the Performance Verification test tables in Chapter 1 for a list of the tests that are applicable to the analyzer being calibrated If any of the performance verification tests fail perform the appropriate calibration adjustments listed in Column 2 of Table 2 1 which corresponds to the failure Repeat all of the performance verification tests listed in Column 1 of Table 2 1 if any calibration adjustments were made in step 2 This will confirm that there is no interaction between adjustments which could negatively impact analyzer performance Table 2 1 lists the performance verification tests and adjustments needed for calibration The performance tests are located in the following pages of this chapter Adjustment information is located in the service guide Chapter 2 37 Performance Verification Tests Tests included in this section Table 2 1 Calibration Requirements Test K c
462. n Table 2 95 1 Set the center frequency of the analyzer according to the values in Table 2 95 For 100 kHz press FREQUENCY 100 kHz The step up key may be used to tune to center frequencies above 100 MHz Option 1DQ Start at 1 MHz by pressing FREQUENCY 1 MHz 2 Press Single on the analyzer 3 Enter the appropriate power sensor Cal Factor into the power meter as indicated in Table 2 95 4 Record the power level displayed on the power meter in the Level Flatness column in Table 2 95 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet gt 100 kHz Center Level Flatness Cal Factor Frequency dB MHz 100 kHz 0 1 300 kHz 0 3 500 kHz 0 3 1 MHz 1 2 MHz 3 5 MHz 3 10 MHz 10 20 MHz 30 40 MHz 50 50 MHz 0 Ref 50 80 MHz 100 100 MHz 100 250 MHz 300 400 MHz 300 550 MHz 300 700 MHz 1000 850 MHz 1000 Chapter 2 345 Performance Verification Tests 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Table 2 95 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet gt 100 kHz Center Level Flatness Cal Factor Frequency dB MHz 1000 MHz 1000 1150 MHz 1000 1300 MHz 1000 1450 MHz 1000 1500 MHz 2000 a These frequencies do not apply to analyzers with Option 1DQ Tracking Generators 75 Q RF Out put 5 Disconnect the power sensor from the RF Out on the analyzer 346 Ch
463. n products should be suppressed by gt 75 dBc which yields a third order intercept of gt 7 5 dBm 30 dBm 75 dBc 2 Measuring with 20 dBm at the mixer and verifying the distortion products are suppressed by gt 55 dBc the equivalent TOI is also gt 7 5 dBm 20 dBm 55 dBc 2 There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper 2 required Power meter dual channel Microwave power sensor Microwave power splitter Directional bridge Directional coupler 300 MHz low pass filter 1 GHz low pass filter Chapter 2 273 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 1 8 GHz low pass filter 2 required 4 4 GHz low pass filter 2 required Cable BNC 120 cm 48 in Cable APC 3 5 91 cm 48 in 2 required Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 D 3 required Adapter Type N m to SMA m Adapter Type N m to BNC f Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter SMA f to BNC m Adapter APC 3 5 f to APC 3 5 f Procedure This performance test consists of two parts Part 1 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Part 2 Second Harmonic Distortion Perform Part 1 before Part 2 Part 1 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion l Zero and calibrate the power meter and microwave power sensor in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual Connect the eq
464. n step 4 If the calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0 05 dB or less than 0 05 dB record the Ref Lvl Offset value below Otherwise enter 0 Ref Lvl Offset 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW Ref Amptd Meas Amptd 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW Chapter 2 301 Performance Verification Tests 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B Ref Lvl Offset 100 Hz 10 Hz RBW dB 14 On the analyzer press Input Amptd Ref Off Then press AMPLITUDE More Ref Lv Offst and enter the value recorded in step 9 15 Connect the 50 Q termination to the analyzer input as shown in Figure 2 53 75 Q Input only Connect the 75 Q termination to the analyzer Input 75 Q using an adapter 16 If the analyzer has Option 1DN 50 Q tracking generator do the following a On the analyzer press BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz b Press Source Amplitude 0 dBm c Connect a 50 termination to the RF OUT 50 Q 17 If the analyzer has Option 1DQ 1 5 GHz 75 Q Tracking Generator installed do the following a On the analyzer press Source Amplitude 42 75 dBmv b Connect a 75 Q termination to the RF OUT 75 Q Measurement Sequence The following option specific DANL Measurement Sequence tables list the procedures to be performed and the parameters to be used in each procedure Also listed in the tables are test record entry numbers for recording the results in the performance verification test record 1 Perform all of the following steps through step 7 t
465. n still make a valid measurement Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the measured amplitude in Table 2 34 If the nominal amplitude is 0 dBm calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdodgm If the amplitude is less than 0 dBm calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdoggm ActualTotalAtten RefAttengyp Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 34 Chapter 2 153 Performance Verification Tests 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Measuring 20 dBm Reference Level 1 Press AMPLITUDE Ref Level 20 dBm 2 Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table 2 34 into the actual total attenuation column in Table 2 35 Not all values in Table 2 34 will be required in Table 2 35 Table 2 35 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet 20 dBm Reference Level 1 dB Step 10 dB Step 7 Amplitude Attenuator Attenuator Total Attenuation Accuracy Nominal Measured Amplitude Amplitude Test Setting Actual Setting Actual Record Entry 0 dB 20 dB 20 dB 20 dBm 7 0 dB 30 dB 30 dB 30 dBm 8 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 40 dBm 9 0 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dBm 10 3 Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values listed in Table 2 35 Set the 1 d
466. nal Nominal Actual Actual tion Readin CLFE ILFE Attenu Attenu Attenu Attenu AS cacing ation ation ation ation dB dB dB dB dB aB aB dB gagn 64 60 4 58 83 68 60 8 59 84 72 70 2 60 85 76 70 6 61 86 80 80 0 62 87 84 80 4 63 NA 88 80 8 64 NA 92 90 2 65 NA 96 90 6 66 NA 98 90 8 67 NA Calculate incremental log fidelity Calculate the Incremental Log Fidelity Error ILFE for dB from REF LVL settings of 4 dB to 80 dB using the current and previous Cumulative Log Fidelity Errors CLFEs ILFE CLFE current CLFE previous Record the result in the performance verification test record as indicated in Column 9 of Table 2 14 Part 3 Linear Display Scale Fidelity Analog Bandwidths Setup for linear scale measurement 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys System Alignments Auto Align Off FREQUENCY 50 MHz Chapter 2 93 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity SPAN 10 kHz BW Avg 3 kHz AMPLITUDE Scale Type Lin Input Output or Input Input Z Corr 50 75 Q Input only 2 Preset the synthesized signal generator by pressing Blue Key Special 0 0 Press the following keys FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 3 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 4 dBm 75 Q Input only Set the 1 dB st
467. nalyzer to the 10 MHz REF INPUT of the synthesized sweeper Use only 75 cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q inputs or the input connector will be damaged 2 Perform the following steps to set up the equipment a Press INSTRUMENT PRESET on the synthesized sweeper then set the controls as follows CW 1 490 GHz Agilent E4401B and E4411B CW 1 5 GHz Agilent E4402B and E4403B POWER LEVEL 10 dBm b Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 1 5 GHz SPAN 20 MHz 3 Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer to measure the frequency readout accuracy 4 Record the marker frequency reading in the performance verification test record 5 Repeat step 3 and step 4 above for the remaining spans listed in Table 2 5 Table 2 5 Frequency Readout Accuracy Analyzer Span Test Record Entry MHz Actual Marker Frequency 1 3 Part 2 Marker Count Accuracy Perform Part 1 Frequency Readout Accuracy before performing this procedure 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is Chapter 2 49 Performance Verification Tests 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B displayed Set the analyzer to measure the marker count accuracy by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 1 490 GHz Agi
468. ne to finish Press System Alignments Auto Align All 18 If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DS Preamplifier proceed to Part 3 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp On Option 1DS Part 3 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp On Option 1DS 1 On the synthesized signal generator set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 4 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 8 3 dBm 75 Q Input only RF ON AM OFF FM OFF 2 Calculate the ideal buried sensor reading by subtracting the Tracking Error recorded in step 9 of Part 1 from 30 dBm the ideal input level to the analyzer as indicated below Ideal Buried Sensor Reading 30 dBm Tracking Error 3 Adjust the synthesized signal generator to obtain the Ideal Buried Sensor Reading calculated above 0 1 dB 4 Calculate the Corrected Power Meter Reading by adding the current power meter reading to the Tracking Error recorded in Part 1 step 9 and record the result below Corrected Power Meter Reading Power Meter Reading Tracking Error Example If the Power Meter Reading is 9 74 dBm and the Tracking Error is 20 3 dB the Corrected Power Meter Reading is 30 04 dBm Corrected Power Meter Reading dBm 5 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 2 kHz BW Avg Resolution BW 1 kHz Man BW Avg Video BW 1 kHz Man AMPLITUDE Scale Type Log AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units dBm 50Q Input only AMPLIT
469. ng frequencies in Table 2 52 making entries in the ac Coupled column 34 Continue with Agilent E4407B E4408B Test Results Frequency Response Worksheet gt 3 GHz Frequency Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dB dc Coupled ac Coupled 3 05 GHz 3 25 GHz 3 5 GHz 3 75 GHz 4 0 GHz 4 25 GHz 4 5 GHz 4 75 GHz 5 0 GHz 202 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Table 2 52 Frequency Response Worksheet gt 3 GHz Frequency Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dB dc Coupled ac Coupled 5 25 GHz 5 5 GHz 5 75 GHz 6 0 GHz 6 25 GHz 6 5 GHz 6 699 GHz End of worksheet recording for Agilent E4404B 6 8 GHz 7 0 GHz 7 4 GHz 7 8 GHz 8 2 GHz 8 6 GHz 9 0 GHz 9 4 GHz 9 8 GHz 10 2 GHz 10 6 GHz 11 0 GHz 11 4 GHz 11 8 GHz 12 2 GHz 12 6 GHz 12 8 GHz 13 199 GHz End of worksheet recording for Agilent E4405B 13 3 GHz Chapter 2 203 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Table 2 52 Frequency Response Worksheet gt 3 GHz Frequency Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dB dc Coupled ac Coupled 13 5 GHz 14 0 GHz 14 5 GHz 15 0 GHz 15 5 GHz 16 0 GHz 1
470. ng the results of this test Results of this test are required by test 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH located in this chapter There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper Function generator Power meter RF Power sensor 2 required Microwave power sensor Microwave power splitter Adapter APC 3 5 f to APC 3 5 f Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to BNC f Fixed Attenuator 20 dB BNC Tee BNC f m f Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in 2 required 394 Chapter 2 NOTE Figure 2 74 Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH Cable Type N 183 cm 72 in Cable APC 3 5 Termination 50 Q BNC m Procedure Part 1 Source Splitter Characterization On analyzers equipped with the optional preamplifier Option 1DS this characterization will be performed twice The first characterization which will be performed on all analyzers will be performed without the 20 dB fixed attenuator connected The second characterization which will be performed only on analyzers with Option 1DS will be performed with the 20 dB fixed attenuator connected 1 Connect the Agilent 8482A to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Connect the other Agilent 8482A to Channel B of the power meter This will be the buried sensor Refer to Figure 2 74 Source Splitt
471. nse 3 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Option 1DP 75 Q 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response 1 1 50 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 1 50 dB 2 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 3 0 dB 0 28 dB 0 to 55 C 50 Q Input No Option 1DP 100 kHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response 1 1 5 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 1 5 dB 2 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 3 0 dB 0 28 dB Option 1DP 75 Q 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response 1 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 2 0 28 dB Chapter 3 443 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date ee ee Results x Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Peak to Peak Response 3 4 0 dB 0 28 dB 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Input Frequency 542 8 MHz 1 65 dBc 0 889 dB 510 7 MHz 2 65 dBc 0 889 dB 1310 7 MHz 3 45 dBc 0 889 dB 30 Spurious Responses Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the input impedance and serial number of the analyzer 50 MHz TOI 1 kHz RBW 10 dBm 1 0 93 dB 50 Q Serial Number less than US39440413 50 MHz TOI 1 kHz RBW 13 5 dBm 1 0 93 dB 50 Q Serial Number US39440413 or greater 50 MHz TOI 1 kHz RBW 58 75 dBmV 0 93 dB 75 Q 50 MHz TOI 30
472. nt E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date eng ii Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 40 dBm 1 46 dB 25 1 46 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 46 dB 26 1 46 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 46 dB 27 1 46 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 46 dB 28 1 46 dB 0 161 dB 85 dBm 1 46 dB 29 1 46 dB 0 152 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 1 35 dB 30 1 35 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 35 dB 31 1 35 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 35 dB 32 1 35 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 35 dB 33 1 35 dB 0 161 dB 85 dBm 1 35 dB 34 1 35 dB 0 152 dB cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamp On Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 1 88 dB 35 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 88 dB 36 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 70 dBm 1 88 dB 37 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 80 dBm 1 88 dB 38 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 90 dBm 2 95 dB 39 2 95 dB 0 161 dB 100 dBm 2 95 dB 40 2 95 dB 0 161 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 40 dBm 1 88 dB 41 1 88 dB 0 161 dB 60 dBm 1 88 dB 42 1 88 dB 0 161 dB Chapter 3 523 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nad 4 Maximum aaaea 70 dBm 1 88 dB 43 1 88 dB 0 161 d
473. nuator error 3 dB noted in step 5 to a tolerance of 0 05 dB 13 Record the marker frequency readout in Column 4 of Table 2 38 14 Set the attenuator to 3 dB 15 Press Marker Normal on the analyzer 16 Repeat step 6 through step 15 for each of the analyzer Res BW and Analyzer Span settings listed in Table 2 38 17 Subtract the Lower Marker Frequency from the Upper Marker Frequency Record the difference as the 3 dB Bandwidth in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 38 3 db Bandwidth Upper Marker Frequency Lower Marker Chapter 2 159 Performance Verification Tests 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Frequency Table 2 38 3 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Analyzer Analyzer Lower Marker Upper Marker Kr eban Res BW Span Frequency Frequency 3dB Bandwidth 5 MHz 7 5 MHz 1 3 MHz 4 5 MHz 2 1 MHz 1 5 MHz 3 300 kHz 450 kHz 4 100 kHz 150 kHz 5 30 kHz 45 kHz 6 10 kHz 15 kHz 7 3 kHz 4 5 kHz 8 1 kHz 1 5 kHz 9 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy 18 Set the analyzer Res BW to 120 kHz and the analyzer span to 180 kHz as shown in Table 2 39 19 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Meas Tools Mkr gt CF 20 Set the external 1 dB step attenuator to 6 dB and adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator for a marker amplitude reading of 7 dBm 0 2 dB 21 Press
474. nue with step 37 32 Set synthesized sweeper 1 CW frequency to F1 as indicated in TOI Test 1 of Table 2 74 33 Set synthesized sweeper 2 CW frequency to F2 as indicated in TOI Test 1 of Table 2 74 34 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer center frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test Option 1DR in Table 2 74 Then set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY CF Step 50 kHz Man SPAN 20 kHz AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 5 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 5 dB Man BW Avg 1 kHz Man BW Avg Video BW 300 Hz Man Peak Search or Search More Search Param or Search Criteria Peak Excursn 3 dB 35 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search Meas Tools Mkr gt CF SPAN 500 Hz BW Avg Res BW 30 Hz BW Avg Video BW 10 Hz 36 Repeat step 9 through step 26 This is the TOI test for Option 1DR 37 See Figure 2 49 Replace the directional bridge with the directional coupler The cable from synthesized sweeper 1 should be connected directly to the input of the directional coupler no low pass filter is required when testing frequencies gt 3 GHz 38 Connect the output of the directional coupler to the power sensor 39 Repeat step 4 through step 29 using information and entries for TOI Test 2 in Table 2 74 and Table 2 75 40 Connect
475. o test all other frequency response specifications The related adjustment for this performance test is Frequency Response Equipment Required Function generator Synthesized sweeper Power meter RF power sensor 2 required 20 dB fixed attenuator Power splitter Cable Type N m 183 cm Cable BNC 120 cm Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to BNC f Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 Procedure Source Splitter Characterization 1 Connect one RF power sensor to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Connect the other RF power sensor to Chapter 2 231 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B Channel B of the power meter This will be the buried sensor 2 Zero and calibrate both power sensors 3 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor at 1 MHz 4 On the power meter set the Channel B calibration factor to 100 Do not change this calibration factor during this test 5 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 40 Use the function generator as the source Note that the reference sensor connects to the 20 dB fixed attenuator Figure 2 40 Source Splitter Characterization Setup SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER Channel oo0o0od O00000 OOOO 0000 cm BURIED POWER W
476. o the analyzer marker delta amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the performance test record Table 2 27 Linear Mode Digital Bandwidths Worksheet Option 1DR Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 10 dB 10 dB Actual Analyzer oe el Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator Reference Delta Test Nominal Actual Step Level Amplitude Record Attenuation Attenuation Entry dB dB dB dBm dB 20 0 Ref 20 0 Ref Ref 10 10 25 0 0 26 30 30 27 40 40 28 50 50 29 60 60 30 70 70 31 80 80 32 Post test Instrument Restoration 1 Remove the RF cable from the analyzer input connector 2 To restore the default settings on the analyzer press Preset System Alignments Auto Align All 124 Chapter 2 Figure 2 16 Performance Verification Tests 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty To measure the resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty an amplitude reference is taken with the resolution bandwidth set to 1 kHz using the marker delta function The resolution bandwidth is changed to settings between 5 MHz and 1 Hz as applicable and the amplitude variation is measured at each setting and compared to the specification The span is changed as necessary to maintain approximately the same aspect ratio The related adjustment for this performance test is IF Amplitude E
477. o0 Ooooo0 DDDDDD o o Type N Cable Option 1DQ Use 759 BNC Cable I Minimum TypeN i ADAPTER Loss Pad ee XR Ohm RE Output Only wi717a NOTE The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer the steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer 1 Complete this step only if more than two hours have elapsed since performing a front panel calibration of the microwave analyzer The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least 30 minutes before proceeding Complete a front panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by performing the following steps Preset the microwave analyzer Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Q Input Press CAL REALIGN LO amp IF Set FREQUENCY 300 MHz Set SPAN 20 MHz o p a p Set AMPLITUDE 10 dBm Press PEAK SEARCH Press CAL REF LVL ADJ and use the ff arrows to adjust the DAC value to a marker amplitude reading of 10 dBm Press STORE REF LVL i Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and 50 Q Input w wm mh oO 2 Press Preset on the analyzer under test Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys Chapter 2 365 Table 2 101 Performance Verification Tests 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ FREQUENCY 50 MHz SPAN Zero Span BW Avg 30 kHz Mark
478. ogies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aed 4 Maximum ate 14003 MHz 7 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 38 Displayed Average Note Enter results with preamp on in the appropriate section based Noise Level upon the ambient temperature when the test was performed 1 kHz RBW Preamp Off 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1 116 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 2 116 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 3 112 dBm 1 23 dB 3 GHz to 6 GHz 4 112 dBm 1 23 dB 6 GHz to 12 GHz 5 111 dBm 1 23 dB 12 GHz to 22 GHz 6 107 dBm 1 23 dB 22 GHz to 26 5 GHz 7 106 dBm 1 23 dB 1kHz RBW Preamp On 0 to 55 C 10 MHz to 1 GHz 8 131 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 9 131 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 10 133 dBm 1 23 dB 10 Hz RBW Preamp Off 10 MHz to 1 GHz 11 135 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 12 135 dBm 1 23 dB 2 GHz to 3 GHz 13 131 dBm 1 23 dB 3 GHz to 6 GHz 14 131 dBm 1 23 dB 6 GHz to 12 GHz 15 130 dBm 1 23 dB 12 GHz to 22 GHz 16 126 dBm 1 23 dB 22 GHz to 26 5 GHz 17 125 dBm 1 23 dB 10 Hz RBW Preamp On 0 to 55 C Chapter 3 587 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum rael 4 Maximum i 10 MHz to 1 GHz 18 150 dBm 1 23 dB 1 GHz to 2 GHz 19 150 dBm 1 2
479. ologies Model E4407B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy Non Option 1D5 only Settability 5 0 Hz QQ 5 0 Hz 293 3 LHS 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Option 1D5 only 5 Minute Warm Up Error 15 Minute Warm Up Error 0 1 ppm 0 01 ppm 1 2 0 1 ppm 0 01 ppm 0 000072 ppm 0 000070 ppm 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1500 MHz 10 MHz 1499 83 MHz 1499 91 MHz 1 2 1500 17 MHz 1500 09 MHz 0 Hz 0 Hz 558 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date PERE Paen Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 1500 MHz 1MHz 1499 991 3 1500 009 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 83 MHz 4 4000 17 MHz 0 Hz 4000 MHz 10 MHz 3999 91 MHz 5 4000 09 MHz 0 Hz 4000 MHz 1MHz 3999 991 6 4000 009 0 Hz MHz MHz 9000 MHz 20 MHz 8999 83 MHz 7 9000 17 MHz 0 Hz 9000 MHz 10MHz 8999 91 MHz 8 9000 09 MHz 0 Hz 9000 MHz 1MHz 8999 991 9 9
480. olumn of Table 2 50 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 in Table 2 54 17 For Band 0 in Table 2 54 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 18 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4404B with a serial number less than US39440498 or an E4405B with a serial number less than US39440327 then continue with step 25 19 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 54 as the Maximum Response for Band 0A 20 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 54 as the Minimum Response for Band OA 21 For Band 0A in Table 2 54 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 22 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 54 as the Maximum Response for Band OB 23 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 54 as the Minimum Response for Band OB 24 For Band OB in Table 2 54 subtract the Minimum Response valu
481. om the step keys or knob b These Res BW settings are not available on ESA L Series analyzers with Option 1DR c These resolution bandwidths are available only on analyzers having options 1DR and 1D5 High Stability Frequency Ref erence and firmware revision A 08 00 and later 128 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4401B and E4411B 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4401B and E4411B A power sensor the buried sensor power splitter and attenuator combination is characterized at 50 MHz using a second power sensor the reference sensor The attenuator is then connected to the input of the analyzer and the signal generator power level is adjusted for the appropriate level at 50 MHz A complete auto alignment is performed The 50 MHz signal is then measured with the spectrum analyzer The difference between the power meter reading corrected for the splitter attenuator tracking error and spectrum analyzer readings is calculated For analyzers with 75Q inputs a minimum loss pad is used between the attenuator and the analyzer and a lower value attenuator is used For analyzers with Option 1DS Preamplifier the test is repeated with preamp on Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Power meter RF power sensor 2 required Power splitter 20 dB attenuator Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in Adapter Type N m
482. ommended Equipment er Use Substitution HP Agilent Model Directional Bridge Frequency Range 5 MHz to 3 GHz 86205A P 28 Chapter 1 Table 1 10 Calibrating Before You Start Recommended Accessories S Critical Specifications for Accessory Recommended Equipment eee Use Substitution HP Agilent Model Power Splitter Frequency Range 9 kHz to 13 2 GHz 11667A PRA for E4401B Insertion Loss 6 dB nominal 02B 03B 11B Output Tracking lt 0 25 dB Equivalent Output SWR lt 1 22 1 Power Splitter Frequency Range 9 kHz to 26 5 GHz 11667B for E4404B Insertion Loss 6 dB nominal 05B 07B 08B Output Tracking lt 0 25 dB Equivalent Output SWR lt 1 22 1 Directional Coupler Frequency Range 2 GHz to 15 GHz 87300B for E4404B 05B Directivity gt 16 dB 07B 08B Max VSWR 1 35 1 Transmission Arm Loss lt 1 5 dB nominal Coupled Arm Loss 10 dB nominal Termination 50 Q Impedance 50 Q nominal 909A PT 2 required for Connector Type N m Option 1DN Termination 50 Q Impedance 50 Q nominal Connector 11593A PRA BNC m Termination 75 Q Impedance 75 Q nominal 2 required 909E P T Option 1DQ 1DP for Option 1DQ 1 required for Option 201 Option 1DP 50 MHz Low Pass Cutoff Frequency 50 MHz 0955 0306 P Filter Rejection at 65 MHz gt 40 MHz Rejection at 75 MHz gt 60 dB 300 MHz Low Pass Cutoff Frequency 300 MHz 0955 0455 P Filter Rejection at gt 435 MHz gt 45 dB 1 GH
483. on UKB dc Coupled Band 0 100 Hz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1 1 0 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 2 0 dB 0 19 dB dc Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response 4 2 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 2 5 dB 5 0 39 dB Peak to Peak Response 6 3 0 dB 0 39 dB de Coupled Band 2 6 7 GHz to 13 2 GHz Maximum Response 7 3 0 dB 0 40 dB Minimum Response 3 0 dB 8 0 40 dB Peak to Peak Response 9 4 0 dB 0 40 dB ac Coupled Band 0 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 10 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 11 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 12 2 0 dB 0 11 dB 544 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date en c Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty ac Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440327 or greater Maximum Response 13 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 14 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 15 2 0 dB 0 11 dB ac Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440327 or greater Maximum Response 16 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 17 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 18 2 0 dB 0 11 dB ac Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 G
484. only Notes comments Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date eps ae Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy Settability 5 0 Hz 1 5 0 Hz 293 3 Hz 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1499 83 MHz 1 1500 17 MHz 0 Hz 1500 MHz 10 MHz 1499 91 MHz 2 1500 09 MHz 0 Hz 1500 MHz 1 MHz 1499 991 3 1500 009 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 83 MHz 4 4000 17 MHz 0 Hz 4000 MHz 10 MHz 3999 91 MHz 5 4000 09 MHz 0 Hz 4000 MHz 1 MHz 3999 991 6 4000 009 0 Hz MHz MHz Marker Count Accuracy Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 10 MHz 1499 999999 4 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 1500 MHz 1MHz 1499 999999 5 1500 000001 0 Hz MHz MHz 480 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum onead 4 Maximum A 6 Frequency Span Accuracy Span Start Freq 3000 MHz 0 Hz 2370 MHz 1 2430 MHz 6 12 MHz 100 MHz 10 MHz 79 MHz 2 81 MHz 204 kHz 100 kHz 10 MHz 79 kHz 3 81 kHz 204 Hz 100 MHz 800 MHz 79 M
485. or Band 0 in Table 2 48 19 Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 45 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 in Table 2 48 20 For Band 0 in Table 2 48 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 21 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 45 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 48 as the Maximum Response for Band 0A 22 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 45 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 48 as the Minimum Response for Band 0A 23 For Band 0A in Table 2 48 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 24 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 45 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 48 as the Maximum Response for Band OB 25 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 45 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz Chapter 2 185 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 48 as the Minimum Response for Band OB 26 For Band OB in Table
486. ord Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date a K Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 0 to 55 C Band 0 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1 1 0 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 _ 2 0 dB 0 19 dB Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response 10 2 5 dB 0 39 dB Minimum Response 2 5 dB 11 0 39 dB Peak to Peak Response 12 3 0 dB 0 39 dB Band 2 6 7 GHz to 13 2 GHz Maximum Response 13 3 0 dB 0 40 dB Minimum Response 3 0 dB 14 0 40 dB Peak to Peak Response 15 4 0 dB 0 40 dB Band 3 13 2 GHz to 26 5 GHz Maximum Response 16 3 0 dB 0 59 dB Minimum Response 3 0 dB 17 0 59 dB Peak to Peak Response 18 4 0 dB 0 59 dB 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Center Freq Input Freq Chapter 3 611 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 14 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4408B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aa d Maximum oaen 2 0GHz 2042 8 MHz 1 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 2642 8 MHz 2 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 1820 8 MHz 3 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 278 5 MHz 4 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0 GHz 5600 0 MHz 5 80 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 6242 8 MHz 6
487. ord this difference as the 1 55 GHz Frequency Response Error in Table 2 76 For example if the power meter reading at 3 1 GHz is 6 05 dBm and the power meter reading at 1 55 GHz is 7 35 dBm the 3 1 GHz Frequency Response Error 282 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B would be 1 2 dB 1 2 dB 7 35 dBm 6 15 dBm Measuring 3 1 GHz Frequency Response Error 1 On the synthesized sweeper press the following CW 3 1 GHz POWER LEVEL 0 dBm 2 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY 3 1 GHz 3 Enter the power sensor 3 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 4 On the analyzer press the following Marker Off Peak Search or Search AMPLITUDE Presel Center 5 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 6 Record the power meter reading in Table 2 76 as the 3 1 GHz power meter reading 7 On the synthesized sweeper press CW 6 2 GHz 8 On the analyzer press the following FREQUENCY 6 2 GHz Peak Search or Search AMPLITUDE Presel Center 9 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 10 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 1 dB 11 Enter the power sensor 6 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 12 Record the power meter reading in Table 2 76 as the 6 2 GHz power meter reading 13 On the analyzer press Marker Off 14 Subtract
488. osition to protect the control panel 4 Wrap the instrument in antistatic plastic to reduce the possibility of damage caused by electrostatic discharge 5 Use a strong shipping container A double walled corrugated cardboard carton with 159 kg 350 Ib bursting strength is adequate The carton must be both large enough and strong enough to accommodate the analyzer Allow at least 3 to 4 inches on all sides of the analyzer for packing material 6 Surround the equipment with three to four inches of packing material and prevent the equipment from moving in the carton If packing foam is not available the best alternative is S D 240 Air Cap from Sealed Air Corporation Hayward California 94545 Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet filled with 1 1 4 inch air bubbles Use the pink colored Air Cap to reduce static electricity Wrapping the equipment several times in this material should both protect the equipment and prevent it from moving in the carton 7 Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive tape 8 Mark the shipping container FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE to assure careful handling 9 Retain copies of all shipping papers 642 Chapter 4
489. otes comments Analyzer Option 1DN only Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy Non Option 1D5 only Settability 5 0 Hz QQ 5 0 Hz 293 3 LHS 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Accuracy Option 1D5 only 5 Minute Warm Up Error 15 Minute Warm Up Error 0 1 ppm 0 01 ppm 1 2 0 1 ppm 0 01 ppm 0 000072 ppm 0 000070 ppm 4 Frequency Readout and Note Test Record Entries 10 through 15 do not apply to the Agilent Marker Frequency E4405B Count Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Center Freq Span 1500 MHz 20 MHz 1499 83 MHz 1 1500 17 MHz 0 Hz 1500 MHz 10 MHz 1499 91 MHz 2 1500 09 MHz 0 Hz 526 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date eng _ Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 1500 MHz 1MHz 1499 991 3 1500 009 0 Hz MHz MHz 4000 MHz 20 MHz 3999 83 MHz 4 4000 17 MHz 0 Hz 4000 MHz 10 MHz 3999 91 MHz 5 4000 09 MHz 0 Hz 4000 MHz
490. ough Option 1DN only 9 kHz to 2 9 GHz 2 9 GHz to 3 0 GHz 1 2 16 dBm 16 dBm 2 58 dB 3 03 dB 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Option 1D6 only Minimum Gate Delay Maximum Gate Delay 1 us Gate Length 499 9 ns 499 9 ns 499 9 ns 1 2 3 1 5001 us 1 5001 us 1 5001 us 549 ps 549 ps 520 ps 520 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aad 4 Maximum anh 65 ms Gate Length 64 993 ms 4 65 007 ms 647 ns 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Option 1D6 only Amplitude Error 0 2 dB 1 0 2 dB 0 023 dB 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error Option BAH and B7E Peak Phase Error 2 1 Deg 1 2 1 Deg 0 52 Deg RMS Phase Error 1 1 Deg 2 1 1 Deg 0 000063 Deg Frequency Error 10 Hz 3 10 Hz 0 006 Hz 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH 20 to 30 C cdmaOne Channel Power Accuracy Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 82 dB 1 0 82 dB 0 173 dB 5 dBm 0 82 dB 2 0 82 dB 0 161 dB 25 dBm 0 78 dB 3 0 78 dB 0 161 dB 45 dBm 0 69 dB 4 0 69 dB 0 152 dB 55 dBm 0 77 dB 5 0 77 dB 0 152 dB 70 dBm 0 89 dB 6 0 89 dB 0 161
491. ous Outputs Option 1DN only Highest Non Harmonic 1 27 dBc 2 63 dB Spurious Output Amplitude 9 kHz to 2 GHz Highest Non Harmonic 2 23 dBc 3 14 dB Spurious Output Amplitude 2 GHz to 3 GHz 49 Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough Option 1DN only 9 kHz to 2 9 GHz 1 16 dBm 2 58 dB 2 9 GHz to 3 0 GHz 2 16 dBm 3 03 dB 590 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date es aoe Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 50 Gate Delay and Gate Length Accuracy Option 1D6 only Minimum Gate Delay 499 9 ns 1 1 5001ps 549 ps Maximum Gate Delay 499 9 ns 2 1 5001us 549 ps 1 us Gate Length 499 9 ns 3 1 5001us 520 ps 65 ms Gate Length 64 993ms 4 65 007ms 647 ns 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Option 1D6 only Amplitude Error 0 2 dB 1 0 2 dB 0 023 dB 52 First LO Output Power Note Enter data in the appropriate section based upon the ambient Accuracy Option AYZ temperature at which the test was performed only 20 to 30 C First LO Frequency 2 9 GHz 15 5 dBm 1 17 0 dBm 0 16 dB 3 3 GHz 15 5 dBm 2 17 0 dBm 0 16 dB 3 7 GHz 15 5 dBm 3 17 0 dBm 0 16 dB 3 9 GHz 15 5 dBm 4 17 0 dBm 0
492. output of the synthesized sweeper connected to the power splitter input and the power splitter outputs connected to the analyzer and power sensor Chapter 2 279 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Figure 2 50 Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER oo G D000 OOODODO ODODO 55 EI Channel A aop 0000 ADAPTER APC 3 5 Cable __ ADAPTER 2 4 4 GHz LOW PASS FILTERS 2 ADAPTER 300 MHz LOW ADAPTER PASS FILTER 1 8 GHz LOW ADAPTER 1 8 GHz LOW ADAPTER PASS FILTER PASS FILTER 1 GHz LOW ADAPTER PASS FILTER eo aaa T L R a E eee qm m m m m unn m m m m sl7103b 3 Preset the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows CW 300 MHz POWER LEVEL 0 dBm On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Marker Delta Record the power meter reading at 300 MHz in Table 2 76 Set the synthesized sweeper CW to 600 MHz On the analyzer press FREQUENCY 600 MHz then Peak Search or Search ND an A 8 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 10 dB 9 Enter the power sensor 600 MHz calibration factor into the power meter 10 Record the power meter reading at 600 MHz in Table 2 76 280 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 11 Subtract the power meter
493. ow of Table 2 102 366 Chapter 2 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 47 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ 75 Q outputs only Measure only at start frequencies of 1 MHz and greater 3 Press SGL SWP on the microwave analyzer to activate a single sweep and wait for the sweep to finish Press PEAK SEARCH to locate the largest spurious response 4 Verify that the marked signal is not the fundamental or a harmonic of the fundamental by performing the following steps The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer the steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer a Divide the marker frequency by the fundamental frequency the analyzer center frequency setting For example if the marker frequency is 30 3 MHz and the fundamental frequency is 10 MHz dividing 30 3 MHz by 10 MHz yields 3 03 b Round the number calculated in step a to the nearest whole number In the example above 3 03 should be rounded to 3 Values less than 1 should be rounded up to 1 c Multiply the fundamental frequency by the number calculated in step b Following the example multiplying 10 MHz by 3 yields 30 MHz d Calculate the difference between the marker frequency and the frequency calculated in step c above Continuing the example the difference would be 300 kHz e Due to span accuracy uncertainties in the microwave analyzer the marker
494. ower level readings are in dB relative to the power level at 50 MHz Next the tracking generator is stepped to several frequencies throughout its range and the output power difference relative to the power level at 50 MHz is measured for each frequency recorded For frequencies below 100 kHz a digital voltmeter and precision 50 Q termination are used to measure the power of the tracking generator output The DVM is set to read out in dBm using the MATH function with R value set to 50 Q The following equation is used to calculate dBm dBm 10 log E R ImW The DVM readout is corrected by making the readings relative to the 100 kHz reading from the power sensor s Option IDN 50 Q tracking generators are tested from 9 kHz to 3000 MHz The related adjustment for this performance test is the front panel Align Now TG Ext Cable under the System Alignments menu Equipment Required Power meter Power sensor 50 Q Digital multimeter Termination 50 Q Cable BNC Cable Type N m m Adapter Type N tee m D Adapter Type N m to BNC f Adapter BNC f to dual banana plug Procedure 350 Chapter 2 Figure 2 63 Performance Verification Tests 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN Tracking Generator Level Flatness Center Frequency 2100 kHz 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is dis
495. p ActualTotalAtten RefAtteno yp Table 2 119 cdmaOne Channel Power Option BAC Preamp Off Input level lt 25 dBm Nominal Reference Resolution Input 1 dB Step 10dB Step Nominal Input Level Bandwidth Attenuation Attenuator Attenuator Source Amplitude Level dBm dBm kHz dB dB dB dBm 45 45 10 10 5 40 0 45 25 10 10 5 40 0 55 55 10 10 5 50 0 55 35 10 10 5 50 0 70 70 10 10 0 70 0 70 50 10 10 0 70 0 414 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Table 2 120 GSM Transmit Power Option BAH Preamp Off Input level lt 20 dBm Nominal Reference Resolution Input 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Nominal Input Level Bandwidth Attenuation Attenuator Attenuator Source Amplitude Level dBm dBm kHz dB dB dB dBm 20 0 300 5 0 20 0 20 20 300 5 0 20 0 30 10 300 5 0 30 0 30 30 300 5 0 30 0 40 20 300 5 0 40 0 40 40 300 5 0 40 0 50 30 300 5 0 50 0 50 50 300 5 0 50 0 60 40 300 5 0 60 0 60 60 300 5 0 60 0 Table 2 121 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet cdmaOne Input Level lt 25 dBm 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Total Nominal Amptd Attenuator Attenuator Attenuation Ref ERER Meas Accuracy Input Level Amptd Amptd Se
496. performed in two parts Part 1 measures third order intermodulation distortion Part 2 measures second harmonic distortion To test second harmonic distortion a low pass filter is used to filter the source output ensuring that harmonics read by the analyzer are internally generated and not coming from the source To measure the distortion products the power at the mixer is set 25 dB higher than specified A power meter power sensor and power splitter are used to characterize the frequency response of the analyzer so this uncertainty can be eliminated For example if the specification states that with 30 dBm at the input mixer the distortion products should be suppressed by gt 75 dBe the equivalent second harmonic intercept SHI is gt 45dBm 30 dBm 75 dBc Measuring with 15 dBm at the mixer and verifying the distortion products suppressed by gt 60 dBc also ensures the SHI is gt 45 dBm 15 dBm 60 dBc For third order intermodulation distortion two signals are combined in a directional bridge or directional coupler to provide isolation These two signals are applied to the analyzer input The power level of the two signals is several dB higher than specified so the distortion products should be suppressed by less than the amount specified In this manner the equivalent third order intercept TOI is measured For example if the specification states that with two 30 dBm signals at the input mixer the distortio
497. played Connect the Type N cable between the RF Input and the tracking generator RF OUT as shown in Figure 2 63 Do not connect the power sensor to the analyzer yet Tracking Generator Level Flatness Test Setup 2100 kHz 3 SPECTRUM ANALYZER POWER METER POWER 5 SENSOR Output mh wi712a Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 50 MHz FREQUENCY CF Step 150 MHz SPAN Zero Span System Alignments Auto Align Off Marker Source Amplitude On Source More Tracking Peak Wait for the Peaking message to disappear Source Amplitude 20 dBm Single Disconnect the Type N cable 5 Zero and calibrate the power meter with the power sensor in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual Connect the 50 Q power sensor to the RF OUT 50 Q on the analyzer See Figure 2 63 Set the power meter to relative mode as described in the power meter operation manual Power levels now read out in power level relative to the power level at 50 MHz Perform the next four steps for each measurement value in Table 2 97 8 Set the center frequency of the analyzer according to the values in Chapter 2 351 Table 2 97 Performance Verification Tests 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN Table 2 97 For 100 kHz press FREQUENCY 100 kHz The step up key may be us
498. plitter Tracking Error as follows Splitter Tracking Error Channel A Power Channel B Power For example if Channel A Power is 10 05 dBm and Channel B Power is 10 23 dBm the Splitter Tracking Error is 0 18 dB Source Splitter Characterization Power Meter Reading Splitter Source Frequency Tracking Power Channel A Channel B Error Setting 100 kHz 500 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz Chapter 2 189 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Source Splitter Characterization Frequency Power Meter Reading Channel A Channel B Splitter Tracking Error Source Power Setting 20 MHz 0 dB Ref 50 MHz 75 MHz 175 MHz 275 MHz 375 MHz 475 MHz 575 MHz 675 MHz 775 MHz 825 MHz 875 MHz 925 MHz 975 MHz 1025 MHz 1075 MHz 1175 MHz 1275 MHz 1375 MHz 1500 MHz 1525 MHz 1625 MHz 1675 MHz 1725 MHz 1775 MHz 1825 MHz 1875 MHz 1925 MHz 190 Chapter 2 Table 2 49 Figure 2 33 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Source Splitter Characterization Power Meter Reading Splitter Source Frequency Tracking Power Channel A Channel B Error Setting 1975
499. plitude Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B acorn 156 Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 37 Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2 37 Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press Peak Search or Search Even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting the marker can still make a valid measurement Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the measured amplitude in Table 2 37 Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdggp ActualTotalAtten RefAttenggp Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2 37 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy The output of a synthesized signal generator is connected to the Input of the analyzer characterized through a 1 dB step attenuator set to 3 dB The amplitude of the synthesized signal generator is set to a reference amplitude 5 dB below the top of the screen A marker reference is set and the attenuator is set to 0 dB The markers of the analyzer are then used to measure the 3 dB bandwidth The first marker is set on the left filter skirt so that the marker delta amplitude is 1 dB plus the attenuator error for the 3 dB setting The second marker is similarly set on t
500. pment as shown in Figure 2 10 2 Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 1000 MHz AMPLITUDE 10 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 4 dBm 75 Q Input only AM OFF FM OFF 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY Center Freq 1 GHz SPAN 1 MHz AMPLITUDE Ref Level 9 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 39 8 dBmvV 75 Q Input only Scale Div 2 dB BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz 4 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search SPAN Span Zoom 5 kHz Wait for the Span 5kHz message to appear then press Peak Search or Search Marker Marker Ref Lvl Marker Off 5 On the analyzer press the following keys Single Wait for the sweep to finish Peak Search or Search Meas Tools Delta 6 On the analyzer rotate knob counterclockwise until the marker Chapter 2 79 Performance Verification Tests 10 Residual FM delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 8 dB 0 3 dB 7 Press Delta then rotate the knob counterclockwise until the marker delta A Mkr1 reads 4 dB 0 3 dB If you have difficulty achieving the 0 3 dB setting then make the following analyzer settings Sweep Sweep Cont SPAN 2 kHz BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz Man Repeat step 5 through step 7 8 Divide the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency in Hertz by the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude in dB to o
501. pon the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed options 0 50 dB 0 50 dB 1 0 dB 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 0 50 dB 1 0 dB 0 50 dB 1 0 dB 1 0 dB 2 0 dB 1 0 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 11 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 11 dB Chapter 3 629 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ai d Maximum oaea Minimum Response 1 0 dB 2 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 2 0 dB 0 11 dB 28 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Input Frequency 542 8 MHz 1 65 dBc 889 dB 510 7 MHz 2 65 dBc 889 dB 1310 7 MHz 3 45 dBc 889 dB 30 Spurious Responses Note Enter the results in the appropriate lines below based upon the input impedance of the analyzer Test Record Entry 2 does not apply to Agilent E4411B 50 MHz TOI 50 Q 7 5 dBm 1 0 93 dB 50 MHz TOI 75 Q9 56 25 dBmV 1 0 93 dB 40 MHz SHI 50 Q 35 dBm 3 050 dB 40 MHz SHI 75 Q 83 75 dBmV 3 050 dB 33 Gain Compression Note Test Record Entry 2 does not apply to Agilent E4411B Test Frequency 53 MHz 1 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 1403 MHz 3 1 0 dB 0 123 dB 35 Displayed Average Not
502. pression Part 1 Noise Sideband Suppression at 100 kHz 1 Perform the following steps to set up the equipment Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 1 GHz AMPLITUDE 0 dBm AM OFF FM OFF Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 8 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press the following keys on the analyzer FREQUENCY 1 GHz SPAN 1 MHz Press the following analyzer keys to measure the carrier amplitude Peak Search or Search FREQUENCY Signal Track On SPAN 10 kHz FREQUENCY Signal Track Off Det Demod Detector Sample BW Avg 1 kHz Adjust the signal generator AMPLITUDE to place the signal peak within 0 5 dB of the reference level on the analyzer Press Single and then press Peak Search or Search Press the following analyzer keys Marker Delta More Function Marker Noise or Noise AMPLITUDE 40 dBm SPAN Zero Span Press BW Avg Average On 10 Enter to set the analyzer to video average 10 sweeps Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 100 kHz FREQUENCY CF Step 99 8 kHz Center Freq T Single Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 11 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 100 kHz Chapter 2 71 NOTE NOTE Performance Verification Tests 8
503. ption 1DS RF Preamplifier and Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator are installed also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in Table 2 85 6 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz perform those procedures listed in Subset C in Table 2 85 or Table 2 86 7 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier is installed also perform those procedures listed in 312 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 36 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4402B and E4403B Subset D in Table 2 85 Table 2 85 DANL Measurement Sequence E4402B Procedure Parameters Test oan Procedure Start Stop Test Preamp aaae Freq Freq RBW State Entry A Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 1 kHz Off 1 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 1 kHz Off 2 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 1 kHz Off 3 B Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 1 kHz On 4 13 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 1 kHz On 5 14 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 1 kHz On 6 15 C Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 10Hz Off 7 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 10 Hz Off 8 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 10 Hz Off 9 D Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 10Hz On 10 16 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 10 Hz On 11 17 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 10 Hz On 12 18 a There are two possible entries for measurements made with the preamplifier on depending upon the ambient temperature The first entry is for measurements made with an ambien
504. ption B7D is a required Option for B7E This test is repeated at different frequencies and amplitude signal levels There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Sythesized signal generator with GSM capabilities Cable BNC 120 cm 48 in Cable Type N 183 cm 73 in GSM Phase and Frequency Test Setup ESA BNC Cable SPECTRUM 10 MHz PSG ANALYZER Reference SIGNAL GENERATOR o DUDDDDDOD 9099 0p Dpp nooo H Upoooo CHH Opppop RF Output Type N Cable wl71c Procedure Set the signal generator to generate a single forward link GSM modulated carrier with a single time slot by performing the following steps The signal generator provides the 10 MHz reference for the analyzer 406 Chapter 2 Table 2 114 Performance Verification Tests 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error Options BAH and B7E 1 Set up the equipment as shown in Figure 2 76 2 Preset the signal generator by pressing the PRESET hardkey 3 To enter the GSM setup press the following signal generator keys MODE Real Time I Q Baseband TDMA GSM 4 Press the Data Format Continuous Framed softkey and highlight Framed to select a single time slot 5 Turn on the GSM setup screen by pressing the GSM ON OFF softkey and highlighting ON 6 Turn RF on by pressing the RF ON OFF softkey 7 Set the signal generator frequency to the first frequency listed in Column 1 of Table 2 114 8 Set the signal g
505. purious Responses Agilent E4401B and E4411B eee 253 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B 0 0 eee eee eee 263 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Zio 33 Gain Compression Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B 290 34 Gain Compression Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 294 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B 299 36 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4402B and E4403B 309 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4404B and E4405B 316 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4407B and E4408B 323 29 Residual Response 4 cies bon 6454s b ede nH REPERE bat ORES RIRO ERASI 04 EY 330 40 Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B E4402B E4404B E4405B IB OPUN ATA ec etek oe bed boos bt Bees es eho aea e J39 41 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1IDQ asus 333 Contents 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option IDN 340 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ 343 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option IDN 350 45 Tracking
506. put or Input Amptd Ref Out On FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 2 kHz AMPLITUDE 20 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz BW Avg Video BW 1 kHz Det Demod Detector Sample Return 4 On the analyzer press Single Peak Search or Search and record the Ref Amptd reading below Ref Amptd dBm 5 If the analyzer does not have Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator installed and the minimum RBW is 10 Hz continue with step 10 Chapter 2 317 Performance Verification Tests 37 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4404B and E4405B 6 If the analyzer has a minimum RBW of 1 kHz or has Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator installed then continue with step 7 7 On the analyzer press the following keys AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB SPAN 20 kHz BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz BW Avg Video BW 30 Hz 8 On the analyzer press Single Peak Search or Search and record the amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW dB 9 Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the Meas Amptd in step 8 from the Ref Amptd in step 4 If the calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0 05 dB or less than 0 05 dB record the Ref Lvl Offset value below Otherwise enter 0 Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz RBW Ref Amptd Meas Amptd 1 kHz RBW Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz RBW dB 10 If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DR continue with step 14 11 On the analyzer
507. quipment Required for Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B BNC Cable Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B E4407B E4408B Adapter Type N m to BNC f Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B E4407B E4408B Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Resolution Bandwidth Switching Test Setup ESA SPECTRUM ANALYZER wl760a Procedure 1 On the Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B or E4408B connect a BNC cable from the AMPTD REF OUT to the 50 Q Input using adapters as necessary Refer to Figure 2 16 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer controls by pressing the following keys Chapter 2 125 Table 2 28 Performance Verification Tests 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Input Output or Input Amptd Ref On Agilent E4401B E4411B Input Output or Input Amptd Ref Out On Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407 E4408B FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 5 kHz AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE 25 dBm Agilent E4401B E4411B AMPLITUDE 19 dBm Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B E4408B AMPLITUDE Scale Div 1 dB BW Avg 1 kHz BW Avg Video BW 300 Hz Press AMPLITUDE and use the knob to adjust the reference level until the signal appears five divisions below the reference level then press the following keys Peak Search
508. quipment for 75 Q Input Pad minimum loss Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f System related Sidebands Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR Minimum ADAPTER Loss Pad 1 Type N Cable 75Q input only wl7 4a CAUTION Use only 75 Q cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q connectors or the connectors will be damaged Procedure 1 Perform the following steps to set up the equipment Chapter 2 75 Performance Verification Tests 9 System Related Sidebands a Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 500 MHz AMPLITUDE 0 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 6 dBm 75 Q Input only AM Off FM Off b Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 9 c Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 500 MHz SPAN 10 MHz 2 Set the analyzer to measure the system related sideband above the signal by performing the following steps a Press the following keys Peak Search or Search FREQUENCY Signal Track On SPAN 200 kHz BW Avg 1 kHz Video BW 30 Hz Man Allow the analyzer to take two complete sweeps Then press the following keys FREQUENCY Signal Track Off CF Step 130 kHz Man b Press Single and wait for the completion of the sweep Press Peak Search or Search
509. r BAH 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH This test measures the analyzer amplitude error as a function of frequency The output of a source is fed through a power splitter to a power sensor and the analyzer The source s power level is adjusted at 50 MHz to place the displayed signal at the analyzer center graticule line The power meter is then set to measure dB relative to the power level at 50 MHz At each new analyzer source frequency and center frequency the source power level is adjusted to place the signal at the center horizontal graticule line The power meter displays the inverse of the frequency response relative to 50 MHz For improved amplitude accuracy in the PCS and Cellular bands a power splitter is characterized using a second power sensor the reference sensor connected to one power splitter output port The other power splitter output port connects to the buried sensor it is not removed from the power splitter Once the characterization is done the reference sensor is removed and replaced by the analyzer This procedure also tests frequency response with the optional preamplifier Option 1DS turned on if the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DS When testing the preamplifier it is necessary to re characterize the power splitter buried sensor combination The related adjustment for this performance test is Frequency Response There is no performance test record provided for recordi
510. r Search Marker gt and Marker gt CF Chapter 2 97 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity 16 Press SPAN Zero Span on the analyzer 17 Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the analyzer marker amplitude reads 0 dBm 0 1 dB 75 Q Input Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the analyzer marker amplitude reads 48 75 dBmV 0 1 dB Do not adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude after the reference is established 18 On the analyzer press Marker Delta Measure the Cumulative Log Fidelity 19 On the analyzer press Single BW Avg Average 5 Enter 20 Perform step 22 to step 24 for each measurement value in Table 2 17 21 Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators as indicated in Column 2 and Column 3 of Table 2 16 for the various dB from REF LVL settings 22 Press Single and wait for VAvg 5 to be displayed to the right of the graticule area 23 Record the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reading in Column 7 of Table 2 16 24 Calculate the Cumulative Log Fidelity Error CLFE as follows and record the result in the performance verification test record as indicated in Column 8 of Table 2 16 CLFE Total Actual Attenuation AMkr Reading Total Actual Atten 0 dB from Ref Level 98 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity
511. r is an Agilent E4404B with a serial number greater than or equal to US39440498 then continue with step 8 Otherwise transfer the values entered in Table 2 65 to the test record in this guide the frequency response test is now complete 240 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B 5 Ifthe analyzer is an Agilent E4405B with a serial number greater than or equal to US39440327 then continue with step 8 Otherwise transfer the values entered in Table 2 65 to the test record in this guide the frequency response test is now complete 6 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with a serial number greater than or equal to US39440871 and does not have Option UKB then continue with step 8 Otherwise transfer the values entered in Table 2 65 to the test record in this guide the frequency response test is now complete 7 Ifthe analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB continue with step 16 8 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 64 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record the number in Table 2 65 as the Maximum Response for Band OA 9 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 64 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record the number in Table 2 65 as the Minimum Response for Band 0A 10 For Band 0A in Table 2 65 subtract the Minimum Response
512. r of the reference sensor for 100 kHz 4 On the power meter set the Channel B calibration factor to 100 Do not change this calibration factor during this test 5 Set the function generator frequency to 100 kHz and amplitude to 4 dBm 6 Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB 7 Record the function generator amplitude setting and both the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 44 8 Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2 44 9 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source frequency Chapter 2 173 Table 2 44 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B 10 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB 11 Record the source amplitude setting and both the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 44 12 Repeat step 8 through step 11 for frequencies up through 10 MHz 13 Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper 14 Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to 10 MHz and the amplitude to 4 dBm 15 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB 16 Record the synthesized sweeper power level and both the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 44 17 Repe
513. r settings of 64 dB and lower press the following keys BW Avg Average On 5 Enter Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer and record the marker delta A Mkr1 reading in Column 7 of Table 2 13 Calculate the Cumulative Log Fidelity Error CLFE as follows and record the result in the performance verification test record as indicated in Column 8 of Table 2 13 CLFE Total Actual Attenuation MkrA Reading Total Actual Atten 0 dB from Ref Level Table 2 13 Cumulative and Incremental Log Scale Fidelity Worksheet Analog Resolution Bandwidths Measured at 3 kHz Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 dB from G dB dB z dB dB Total Marker Test Test REF LVL tep tep tep tep Actual Delta Record Record Atten Atten Atten Atten Attenu A mkr1 Entry Entry Nominal Nominal Actual Actual ti Readi CLFE ILFE Attenu Attenu Attenu Attenu eo cadng ation ation ation ation kaa dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB 0 Ref 0 0 0 Ref 0 Ref NA Chapter 2 89 Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity Table 2 13 Cumulative and Incremental Log Scale Fidelity Worksheet Analog Resolution Bandwidths Measured at 3 kHz Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column Column 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 dB from G Sa
514. range in Table 2 110 as the Minimum Response in the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz PCS Band for the appropriate test number Table 2 111 Absolute Frequency Response 800 MHz to 1000 MHz 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz Cellular Band PCS Band Test Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Response Response Response Response dB dB dB dB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 Repeat the following using the data in Table 2 111 for Tests 1 6 Option 1DS Tests 1 7 a Subtract the Minimum Response for the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz Cellular Band from The Maximum Response for the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz Cellular Band and record the difference as the Peak to Peak Response in Table 2 112 for the appropriate test number 404 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 54 Comms Frequency Response Option BAC or BAH b Subtract the Minimum Response for the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz PCS Band from The Maximum Response for the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz PCS Band and record the difference as the Peak to Peak Response in Table 2 113 for the appropriate test number 3 The Comms Frequency Response test is completed Table 2 112 Comms Frequency Response Test Results Cellular Bands Peak to Peak Test Measurement Attenuation ResBW Preamp Response dB 1 cdmaOne Channel Power 40 dB 10 kHz Off A 2 eames 25 dB 10kHz Off 3 10 dB 10 kHz Off
515. rator Synthesized sweeper Power meter dual channel RF power sensor Power splitter Directional bridge 300 MHz low pass filter Cable APC 3 5 91 cm 2 required Cable BNC 120 cm Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 3 required Adapter Type N m to SMA m Chapter 2 263 Performance Verification Tests 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B Adapter Type N m to BNC f Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter SMA f to BNC m Adapter APC 3 5 f to APC 3 5 f Procedure This performance test consists of two parts Part 1 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Part 2 Second Harmonic Distortion Perform Part 1 before Part 2 Part 1 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter and RF power sensor in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 47 with the output of the directional bridge connected to the power sensor Figure 2 47 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR SPECTRUM ANALYZER 10 MHz Reference SYNTHESIZED rere 1 POWER SWEEPER 1 SENSOR DIRECTIONAL BRIDGE oooa Dave GOGO ooo OOOO 200 MHZ LOW aoo 0000 gt PASS FILTER ADAPTER 50 75 ohm Mechanical c1712b Adapter 75 ohm Input Only 264 Chapter 2 Table 2 71 CAUTION 3 Performance Verification Tests 31 Spurious Responses A
516. re measured with a counter For shorter gate length times the output signal of a pulse generator is used to trigger the gate circuitry To measure the gate delay At markers are used The oscilloscope pulse width measurement feature is used to measure the short gate length For longer gate length times a universal counter is used to measure the time period from the rising edge of the gate output to its falling edge Because the gate length time is equivalent to the clock accuracy of the analyzer the gate length time is compared to the specification for clock accuracy There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Universal counter Function generator Oscilloscope This procedure is written for the Agilent 54820A Cable BNC 120 cm 48 in four required Adapter BNC tee m f f two required Procedure 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 70 Connect the GATE OUT to Channel 2 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys SPAN Zero Span Sweep Sweep Time 100s Sweep Gate On Gate Setup Edge Setup or Edge Gate Gate Delay 1 us Gate Length 1 us The oscilloscope measurement is much more stable using slow sweep times on the analyzer The response on the analyzer display will not be valid but the Gate Delay and Gate Length accuracy are being measured externally with t
517. reading at 600 MHz from the power meter reading at 300 MHz Record this difference as the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error in Table 2 76 For example if the power meter reading at 600 MHz is 6 45 dBm and the power meter reading at 300 MHz is 7 05 dBm the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error would be 0 60 dB 0 60 dB 7 05 dBm 6 45 dBm Measuring 900 MHz Frequency Response Error 12 On the synthesized sweeper press the following CW 900 MHz POWER LEVEL 0 dBm 13 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY 900 MHz 14 Enter the power sensor 1 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 15 On the analyzer press Marker Off Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 16 Record the power meter reading in Table 2 76 as the 900 MHz power meter reading 17 On the synthesized sweeper press CW 1 8 GHz 18 On the analyzer press the following FREQUENCY 1 8 GHz Peak Search or Search AMPLITUDE 19 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 20 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude reads 0 dB 0 1 dB 21 Enter the power sensor 2 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 22 Record the power meter reading in Table 2 76 as the 1 8 GHz power meter reading 23 On the analyzer press Marker Off 24 Subtract the power meter reading at 1 8 GHz from the power meter reading at 900 MHz Record this difference as the 900 MHz Frequency Response Error in Table 2 76 For exampl
518. rence level below Total actual attenuation 0 dB from Ref Level dB Part 1 Log Display Scale Fidelity Analog Bandwidths Setup for Log Scale Measurement 1 Connect the equipment as indicated in Figure 2 12 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys System Alignments Auto Align Off FREQUENCY 50 MHz SPAN 45 kHz BW Avg 3 kHz BW Avg Video BW 1 kHz 3 Preset the synthesized signal generator then press Blue Key Special 0 0 Press the following keys FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 9 dBm 4 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 0 dB 5 Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 0 dB 88 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity 6 Press Peak Search or Search on the analyzer 7 Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the NOTE analyzer marker amplitude reads 0 dBm 0 1 dB 75 Q Input Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the analyzer marker reads 48 75 dBmV 0 1 dB Do not adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude after the reference is established 8 On the analyzer press Marker Delta Measure the Cumulative Log Fidelity 1 Perform step 2 to step 4 for each measurement value in Table 2 13 Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators as indicated in Column 2 and Column 3 of Table 2 13 for the various dB from REF LVL settings Fo
519. rence sensor s reference calibration factor 4 On the power meter set the Channel B calibration factor to 100 Do not change this calibration factor during this test 5 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 17 Power Splitter Attenuator Characterization Setup Use the 20 dB fixed attenuator for 50Q analyzers Use the 10 dB fixed attenuator and the minimum loss pad for 75Q analyzers Note that the reference sensor connects to either the fixed attenuator 50Q analyzers or the minimum loss pad 75Q analyzers 6 Set the synthesized signal generator frequency to 50 MHz and amplitude to 12 dBm 130 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 17 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4401B and E4411B 7 Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 14 dBm 0 1 dB 75Q Inputs Opt 1DP Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0 1 dB 8 Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings below Channel A reference sensor dBm Channel B buried sensor dBm 9 Calculate the splitter attenuator tracking error as follows and record the result below Tracking Error Channel A Power Channel B Power For example if Channel A Power is 14 07 dBm and Channel B power is 6 23 dBm the splitter tracking error is 20 30 dB Tracking Error dB NOTE NOTE Tracking errors when using the minimum loss
520. requency The higher amplitude signal is set to yield the specified total power at the input mixer the power at the input mixer is defined as the input power level minus the input attenuation The lower amplitude signal is set at least 35 dB below the higher amplitude signal such that its power does not significantly add to the total power The higher amplitude signal is turned off and the lower amplitude signal level is measured This is the uncompressed amplitude The higher amplitude signal is turned on and the amplitude of the lower amplitude signal is again measured This is the compressed amplitude The difference between the uncompressed and compressed amplitude is the measured gain compression There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper 2 required Power meter dual channel Microwave power sensor Directional bridge Directional coupler Cable BNC 120 cm 48 in Cable APC 3 5 m 2 required Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 3 required Adapter Type N m to SMA m Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 Procedure 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor combination in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 50 with the load port of the directional bridge connected to th
521. requency The output of a source is fed through a power splitter to a power sensor and the analyzer The power level of the source is adjusted at 50 MHz to place the displayed signal at approximately 32 dBm At each new source frequency and analyzer center frequency the power level of the source is adjusted to place the signal at approximately 32 dBm For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized using a power sensor the reference sensor connected to one power splitter output port The other power splitter output port connects to the buried sensor it is not removed from the power splitter Once the characterization is done the reference sensor is removed and replaced by the analyzer This procedure only tests frequency response with the optional preamplifier Option 1DS turned on Perform the Frequency Response procedure to test all other frequency response specifications The related adjustment for this performance test is Frequency Response Equipment Required Function generator Synthesized sweeper Power meter RF power sensor 2 required 20 dB fixed attenuator Power splitter Cable Type N m 183 cm Cable BNC 120 cm Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to BNC f Procedure Source Splitter Characterization 1 Connect one RF power sensor to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Connect the other RF power sensor
522. rformance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty 9 kHz to 2 9 GHz 2 9 GHz to 3 0 GHz 1 2 16 dBm 16 dBm 2 58 dB 3 03 dB 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy Option 1D6 only Minimum Gate Delay Maximum Gate Delay 1 us Gate Length 65 ms Gate Length 499 9 ns 499 9 ns 499 9 ns 64 993 ms Wi oo ooa 2 3 4 1 5001p1s 1 5001p1s 1 5001p1s 65 007 ms 549 ps 549 ps 520 ps 647 ns 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error Option 1D6 only Amplitude Error 0 2 dB L 0 2 dB 0 023 dB 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error Option BAH and B7E Peak Phase Error RMS Phase Error Frequency Error 2 1 Deg 1 1 Deg 10 Hz 1 2 3 2 1 Deg 1 1 Deg 10 Hz 0 52 Deg 0 000063 Deg 0 006 Hz 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH 20 to 30 C cdmaOne Channel Power Accuracy Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 82 dB 1 0 82 dB 0 173 dB Chapter 3 553 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Report No Serial No Date Test D
523. rification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum anad 4 Maximum aaaea 50 dB 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 095 dB 55 dB 0 65 dB CS 0 65 dB 0 099 dB 60 dB 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 100 dB 14 Reference Level Accuracy Log Reference Level 50 Q dBm 75 Q dBmV 15 33 75 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 5 43 75 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 35 13 75 0 3 dB 3 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 45 3 75 0 3 dB 4 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 55 6 25 0 5 dB 5 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 65 16 25 0 5 dB 6 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 75 26 25 0 7 dB 7 0 7 dB 0 099 dB Linear Reference Level 509 dBm 75Q dBmV 15 33 75 0 3 dB 8 0 3 dB 0 091 dB 5 43 75 0 3 dB 9 0 3 dB 0 100 dB 35 13 75 0 3 dB 101 0 3 dB 0 092 dB 45 3 75 0 3 dB 11 0 3 dB 0 094 dB 55 6 25 0 5 dB 12 0 5 dB 0 095 dB 65 16 25 0 5 dB 13 0 5 dB 0 097 dB 75 26 25 0 7 dB 14 0 7 dB 0 099 dB 626 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 16 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4411B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum onead 4 Maximum A 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 0 3 dB 1 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 9 kHz 0 3 dB 2 0 3 dB 0 048 dB 10 kHz 0 3 dB 3 0 3
524. rification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 20 For Band 2 in Table 2 55 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 21 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 13 2 GHz and 26 5 GHz Record this number in Table 2 55 as the Maximum Response for Band 3 22 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 52 for frequencies between 13 2 GHz and 26 5 GHz Record this number in Table 2 55 as the Minimum Response for Band 3 23 For Band 3 in Table 2 55 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 24 Transfer the values entered in Table 2 55 to the test record in this guide 25 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB continue with this procedure Otherwise the frequency response test for Agilent E4407B or E4408B analyzers is now complete Table 2 55 Frequency Response Results Agilent E4407B E4408B de Coupled Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Band Test Test Test Record Record Record dg Entry dg Entry ae Entry 0 1 2 3 0A 4 5 6 0B 7 8 9 1 10 11 12 2 13 14 15 3 16 17 18 Agilent E4407B Option UKB Test Results Perfo
525. rious Output Amplitude 2 GHz to 3 GHz 1 2 27 dBc 23 dBc 2 63 dB 3 14 dB 49 Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough Option 1DN only 9 kHz to 2 9 GHz 2 9 GHz to 3 0 GHz 1 2 16 dBm 16 dBm 2 58 dB 3 08 dB 494 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Tests for the Agilent E4404B only are included in this test record therefore not all test numbers are included Table 3 7 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Address Report No Date Model E4404B Serial No Ambient temperature _ C Options Relative humidity Firmware Revision Power mains line frequency ___ lt Hz nominal Customer Tested by Test Equipment Used Description Model No Trace No Cal Due Date Synthesized Signal Generator Wide Offset Phase Noise Signal Generator Synthesized Sweeper 1 Synthesized Sweeper 2 Function Generator Power Meter Dual Channel RF Power Sensor 1 RF Power Sensor 2 Microwave Power Sensor Low Power Power Sensor Digital Multimeter Universal Counter Frequency Standard Chapter 3 495 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 7 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Power Splitter 50
526. ription Minimum anad 4 Maximum ti 1 kHz Res BW Qj 150 Hz 21 Hz Non Option 1D5 1 kHz Res BW QQ 100 Hz 21 Hz Option 1D5 10 Hz Res BW 3 2 Hz 0 27 Hz Options 1DR and 1D5 only 11 Sweep Time Accuracy Sweep Time 5 ms 1 0 1 1 0 0 16 20 ms 1 0 2 1 0 0 16 100 ms 1 0 3 1 0 0 16 1s 1 0 4 1 0 0 16 10s 1 0 5 1 0 0 16 1 ms Option AYX or B7D 1 0 6 1 0 0 16 only 500 us Option AYX or 1 0 7 1 0 0 16 B7D only 100 us Option AYX or 1 0 8 1 0 0 16 B7D only 12 Display Scale Fidelity Cumulative Log Fidelity Res BW 21 kHz dB from Ref Level 4 0 30 dB 1 0 30 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 30 dB 2 0 30 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 40 dB 3 0 40 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 40 dB 4 0 40 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 40 dB 5 0 40 dB 0 078 dB 454 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum and 4 Maximum aba 24 0 50 dB 6 0 50 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 50 dB 7 0 50 dB 0 073 dB 32 0 60 dB 8 0 60 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 60 dB 9 0 60 dB 0 075 dB 40 0 60 dB 10 0 60 dB 0 081 dB 44 0 70 dB 11 0 70 dB 0 077 dB 48 0 70 dB 12 0 70 dB 0 076 dB 52 0 70dB 18 0 70 dB 0 080 dB 56
527. rm the following steps to verify the frequency response of the analyzer 1 Note the most positive of numbers from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 50 Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Maximum Response for Band 0 2 Note the most negative of numbers from the Flatness Relative to 50 210 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B MHz ac column of Table 2 50 Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 3 For Band 0 in Table 2 56 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 4 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Maximum Response for Band 0A 5 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Minimum Response for Band 0A 6 For Band 0A in Table 2 56 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 7 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 56 as the Maximum
528. rmance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum anad 4 Maximum aaaea 45 dBm 0 70 dB 4 0 70 dB 0 152 dB 55 dBm 0 78 dB 5 0 78 dB 0 152 dB 70 dBm 0 90 dB 6 0 90 dB 0 161 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 74 dB M 0 74 dB 0 173 dB 5 dBm _0 74 dB 8 0 74 JBP 0 161 dB 25 dBm 0 69 dB D 0 69 dB 0 161 dB 45 dBm 0 70 dB 10 0 70 dB gt 0 152 dB 55 dBm _0 78 dB 11 0 78 dB 0 152 dB 70 dBm 0 90 dB 12 0 90 dB gt 0 161 dB GSM Transmit Power Accuracy Option BAH only GSM Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 99 dB 13 0 99 dB 0 173 dB 20 dBm 0 99 dB 14 0 99 dB 0 161 dB 30 dBm 0 92 dB 15 0 92 dB 0 156 dB 40 dBm 0 97 dB 16 0 97 dB 0 161 dB 50 dBm 1 16 dB 17 1 16 dB 0 152 dB 60 dBm 1 29 dB 18 1 29 dB 0 161 dB DCS and PCS Bands Input Amplitude 15 dBm _0 83 dB2 19 0 83 dB gt 0 173 dB 20 dBm 0 83 dB 20 0 83 dB gt 0 161 dB 476 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum rand 4 Maximum alibi 30 dBm _0 75 dB 21 0 75 dB 0 156 dB 40 dBm 0 80 dB 22 0 80 dB 0 16
529. rtion Distortion Level Entry Amplitude Amplitude Amplitude Calculated TOI 1 1 Option 1DR 2 30 If the analyzer is an E4402B and is equipped with Option 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidth perform step 31 through step 36 Otherwise continue with step 37 31 Set synthesized signal generator frequency to F1 as indicated in Table 2 71 for TOI Test 1 32 Set synthesized sweeper CW frequency to F2 as indicated in Table 2 71 for TOI Test 1 33 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer center frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test Option 1DR in Table 2 71 Then set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY CF Step 50 kHz Man SPAN 20 kHz AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 5 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 5 dB Man BW Avg 1 kHz Man BW Avg Video BW 300 Hz Man Peak Search or Search More Search Param or Search Criteria Peak Excursn 3 dB 34 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker gt Mkr gt CF 35 Set the analyzer as follows SPAN 500 Hz BW Avg Res BW 30 Hz Video BW 10 Hz Chapter 2 267 Performance Verification Tests 31 Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B and E4403B 36 Repeat step 10 through step 29 This is the TOI test for Option 1DR 37 On the analyzer press System Alignments
530. s 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Table 2 19 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Worksheet Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 Analyz Analyzer Total Attenu Marker Test y Reference A ation Ideal Delta Record Internal Nominal Level Error Marker Reading Entry Attenu A Attenu S S i Setting i Delta Switching ation ation x Setting 50 W Input Setting Reading Error 75 W Input dB dB dB 35 dB 30 dBm 30 dB 25 dB 7 18 8 dBmV 40 dB 25 dBm 25 dB 30 dB 8 23 8 dBmV 45 dB 20 dBm 20 dB 35 dB 9 28 8 dBmV 50 dB 15 dBm 15 dB 40 dB 10 33 8 dBmV 55 dB 10 dBm 10 dB 45 dB 11 38 8 dBmV 60 dB 5 dBm 43 8 5dB 50 dB 12 dBmV 65 dB 0 dBm 0 dB 55 dB 13 48 8 dBmV a Does not apply to Agilent E4401B or E4411B Measure Switching Uncertainty Perform step 12 to step 15 for each measurement value in Table 2 19 12 Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators to the Total Nominal Attenuation setting value as indicated in Column 3 of Table 2 19 for the various analyzer attenuation settings for each measurement Table 2 18 may be used as a reference for setting the step attenuators to achieve the desired total nominal attenuation 13 Similarly set the corresponding analyzer attenuation and reference level settings as indicated in Column 1 and Column 2 of Table 2 19 14 Press Single then Peak Search or Search and r
531. s Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN analyzer 50 Q Input Measuring Fundamental Amplitudes Perform the following two steps for each measurement value in Table 2 103 6 Set the analyzer center frequency to the Fundamental Frequency listed in Table 2 103 and press Single to activate a single sweep Set the microwave analyzer to the same frequency 7 On the microwave analyzer press PEAK SEARCH Press MARKER gt MKR REF LVL Wait for another sweep to finish Press PEAK SEARCH Record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 103 as the fundamental amplitude Tracking Generator Fundamental Response Worksheet Fundamental Frequency Fundamental Amplitude dBm 10 MHz 1 5 GHz 3 0 GHz Measuring Non Harmonic Responses 8 On the analyzer set the center frequency to the initial value indicated in the first row of Table 2 103 Press Single on the analyzer to trigger a single sweep 9 Set the Start Freq Stop Freq and Res BW of the microwave analyzer as indicated in the first row of Table 2 104 10 Press SGL SWP on the microwave analyzer to activate a single sweep and wait for the sweep to finish Press PEAK SEARCH to locate the largest spurious response 11 Verify that the marked signal is not the fundamental or a harmonic of the fundamental by performing the following steps The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer the steps may b
532. s displayed Press System Alignments Auto Align Off Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 50 MHz Attenuation 10 dB Man AMPLITUDE 25 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 28 75 dBmV 75 Q Input only Scale Div 1 dB SPAN 50 kHz BW Avg 3 kHz Video BW 30 Hz 4 Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 dB 1 to 3 divisions below the reference level 5 On the analyzer press the following keys Single Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 6 Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2 20 At each setting do the following a Press Single on the analyzer b Press Peak Search or Search c Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of Table 2 20 d Add the Actual Attenuation Step to the analyzer marker delta Chapter 2 109 Performance Verification Tests 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the performance test record The following is an example for 35 dBm reference level Analyzer marker A amplitude 10 17 dB Actual Attenuator Step 30 dB 10 07 dB Test Record Entry 10 17 dB 10 07 dB 0 10 dB 110 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Table 2 20 Log Scale Analog Bandwidths Column 1 Colu
533. s less than 10 MHz calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 64 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd Setup Change Error For example if Flatness Error is 0 30 dB 50 MHz Ref Amptd is 0 15 dB and Setup Change Error is 0 19 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 26 dB 31 For frequencies 10 MHz and greater calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 64 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd For example if Flatness Error is 0 30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is 0 15 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 45 dB 32 Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper Chapter 2 237 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B 33 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB then repeat step 2 through step 31 using ac coupled mode 238 Chapter 2 Table 2 64 Performance Verification Tests 27 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4404B E4405B and E4407B Frequency Response Worksheet Preamp On Freq MHz Splitter Tracking Error Current Channel B Reading Marker Mkr1 Amptd Flatness Error Flatness Relative to 50 MHz de ac de ac de ac de ac 12 5a 102 10 20 50 0 dB ref 0 dB ref 75 175
534. se k N 55 This test has been deleted 56 This test has been deleted 57 This test has been deleted 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error e 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH s a Perform these tests on all E4407B analyzers b Perform this test only on analyzers not equipped with Option 1D5 c Perform this test only on instruments having Option BAH GSM Measurement Personality Chapter 1 21 Calibrating Calibration Cycle Table 1 7 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Tests Calibration for Performance Test Name Instrument Option G 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy N 4 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy N 6 Frequency Span Accuracy N 7 Noise Sidebands s 9 System Related Sidebands N 10 Residual FM e 11 Sweep Time Accuracy 12 Display Scale Fidelity 13 Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty N 15 Reference Level Accuracy N 16 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty N 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings N 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy N 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy N 24 Frequency Response L 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses N 32 Spurious Responses N 34 Gain Compression 38 Displayed Average Noise Level N 39 Residual Responses 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy N 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness N 46 Tracking Generator Harmon
535. set Chapter 2 303 Performance Verification Tests 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B Table 2 81 DANL Measurement Sequence E4401B 50 Q Inputs Procedure Parameters Test Subset Procedure Record Start Stop Test Preamp Geen Freq Freq RBW State ry A Meas DANL at 400 kHz N A N A 1kHz Off 1 Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 1kHz Off 2 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 1 kHz Off 3 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 1 kHz Off 4 Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 1 kHz Off 5 B Meas DANL at 400 kHz N A N A 1 kHz On 6 Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 1 kHz On 7 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 1 kHz On 8 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 1 kHz On 9 Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 1 kHz On 10 C Meas DANL at 400 kHz N A N A 10 Hz Off 11 Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 10 Hz Off 12 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 10 Hz Off 13 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 10 Hz Off 14 Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 10 Hz Off 15 D Meas DANL at 400 kHz N A N A 10 Hz On 16 Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 10 Hz On 17 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 10 Hz On 18 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 10 Hz On 19 Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 10 Hz On 20 Table 2 82 DANL Measurement Sequence E4411B 50 Q Inputs Procedure Parameters Test Subset Procedure Record Start Stop Test Preamp scapes Freq Freq RBW State y A Meas DANL a
536. set to 2 dB and the 10 dB step attenuator should be set to 60 dB sections 2 6 and 7 should be on lit and all other sections should be off 40 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests Tests included in this section Table 2 2 Agilent 11713A Settings for Agilent 8494G and Agilent 8496G 1dB Attenuator X 10 dB Attenuator Y Step Step wm falefa ae le fe a s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 10 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 20 0 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 30 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 40 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 1 0 50 1 0 1 0 6 0 1 1 0 60 0 1 1 0 7 1 1 1 0 70 1 1 1 0 8 0 0 1 1 80 0 0 1 1 9 1 0 1 1 90 1 0 1 1 10 0 1 1 1 100 0 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 110 1 1 1 1 Chapter 2 41 Performance Verification Tests 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy The setability is measured by changing the settings of the digital to analog converter DAC which controls the frequency of the timebase The difference in frequency for each DAC step is calculated and compared to the specification The related adjustment for this performance verification test is the 10 MHz Reference Frequency Adjustment Equipment Required Universal counter Instructions are for Agilent 53132A For Agilent 5316B refer to its user documentation Frequency standard Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in 2 required Figure 2 1 10 MHz Reference Test Setup BNC Cable SPECTRUM ANALYZER
537. set softkey if it is displayed Set the controls as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 2 GHz SPAN 200 kHz AMPLITUDE Ref Level 10 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dBm Man BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz 5 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a 10 dBm 0 1 dB reading on the power meter 6 On the analyzer press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Then press following keys Marker Select Marker 1 Peak Search or Search Marker Delta The signal peak might be slightly above the reference level but the marker function can still make an accurate measurement 7 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a 20 dBm 0 1 dB reading on the power meter 8 On the analyzer press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Press following keys Marker Select Marker 2 Peak Search or Search Marker Delta 9 On the analyzer press AMPLITUDE Ref Level 30 dBm 250 Chapter 2 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 10 Repeat step a through step h using the data in Table 2 68 for Band 0 a Set the synthesized sweeper to the listed CW frequency Do not set the synthesized sweeper to frequencies outside the frequency range of the analyzer b Enter the appropriate power sensor calibration factor into the power meter c Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter reading is equ
538. set to the appropriate amplitude and the amplitude of the response if any is measured using the analyzer marker functions There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper Power meter RF power sensor Agilent E4402B E4403B Microwave power sensor Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B E4408B RF power splitter Agilent H4402B E4403B Microwave power splitter Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B E4408B Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 m Adapter APC 3 5 f to APC 3 5 f Cable APC 3 5 91 cm 86 in Procedure Band 0 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual Enter the power sensor 2 GHz calibration factor into the power meter 2 Preset the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows CW 2000 MHz POWER LEVEL 4 dBm 3 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 44 The analyzer provides the 10 MHz reference for the synthesized sweeper Chapter 2 249 Performance Verification Tests 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Figure 2 44 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Test Setup BNC Cable SPECTRUM ANALYZER ooo GGG GOGO oono AOA 6 e oe io 5 SPLITTER wl736a 4 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Pre
539. solute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH to 1 GHz Cellular Band and the 1 7 GHz to 2 GHz PCS Band measured in a 10 kHz resolution bandwidth with the preamplifier off 9 For each Nominal Input Amplitude setting listed in Table 2 129 add the values for the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy Column 2 the peak to peak response Column 4 and the uncertainty Column 5 Record the sum as the cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Accuracy Column 6 Repeat this step for Table 2 130 10 Record the worst case cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Accuracy Result from Table 2 129 Cellular band in the test record as test record entry number 21 11 Record the worst case cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Accuracy Result from Table 2 130 PCS band in the test record as test record entry number 22 12 If the analyzer has Option 1DS preamplifier installed continue with Part 3 If the analyzer does not have Option 1DS this test procedure is completed 422 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Part 3 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamplifier On This procedure applies only to analyzers with Option 1DS preamplifier installed Table 2 131 lists the reference level input attenuation and nominal input level for the analyzer and nominal attenuation for the calibrated 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators for the amplitude accuracy measurements Table 2 131 cdma
540. ss Pad Option 1DP only 1 dB Step Attenuator 10 dB Step Attenuator Oscilloscope Option 1D6 only Microwave Spectrum Analyzer Option 1DN or 1DQ only Notes comments Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty 1 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy Non Option 1D5 only Settability 5 0 Hz 1 5 0 Hz 293 3 LHS 2 10 MHz High Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Option 1D5 only 5 Minute Warm Up Error 15 Minute Warm Up Error 0 1 ppm 0 01 ppm 1 2D 0 1 ppm 0 01 ppm 0 000072 ppm 0 000070 ppm 3 Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy Frequency Readout Accuracy Center Freq Span 1490 MHz 20 MHz 1489 83 MHz 1 1490 17 MHz 0 Hz Chapter 3 429 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum ened 4 Maximum asia 1490 MHz 10MHz 1489 91 MHz 2 1490 09 MHz 0 Hz 1490 MHz 1MHz 1489 991 3 1490 009 0 Hz MHz MHz Marker Count Accuracy Center Freq Span 1490 MHz 10MHz 1489 999999 4
541. st was performed 20 to 30 C IF Input Accuracy 1 0 dB 1 1 0 dBm 0 102 dB 0 to 50 C IF Input Accuracy 1 5 dB 1 1 5 dBm 0 102 dB 592 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aA 4 Maximum A 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error Option BAH and B7E Peak Phase Error 2 1 Deg 1 2 1 Deg 0 52 Deg RMS Phase Error 1 1 Deg 2 1 1 Deg 0 000063 Deg Frequency Error 10 Hz 3 10 Hz 0 006 Hz 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH 20 to 30 C cdmaOne Channel Power Accuracy Option BAC only Cellular Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 95 dB 1 0 95 dB 0 173 dB 5 dBm 0 95 dB 2 0 95 dB 0 161 dB 25 dBm 0 84 dB 3 0 84 dB 0 161 dB 45 dBm 0 87 dB 4 0 87 dB 0 152 dB 55 dBm 0 95 dB 5 0 95 dB 0 152 dB 70 dBm 1 07 dB 6 1 07 dB 0 161 dB PCS Band Input Amplitude 15 dBm 0 93 dB 7 0 93 dB 0 173 dB 5 dBm 0 93 dB 8 0 93 dB 0 161 dB 25 dBm 0 78 dB 9 0 78 dB 0 161 dB 45 dBm 0 77 dB 10 0 77 dB 0 152 dB 55 dBm 0 85 dB 11 0 85 dB 0 152 dB 70 dBm 0 97 dB 12 0 97 dB 0 161 dB Chapter 3 593 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record
542. sted down to 100 Hz in de coupled mode In ac coupled mode Agilent E4402B analyzers are tested down to 100 kHz The related adjustment for this performance test is Frequency Response Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper Function generator Power meter RF power sensor 2 required RF Power splitter Digital multimeter Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to BNC f Dual banana plug to BNC f BNC Tee BNC f m f Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in 2 required Cable Type N 183 cm 72 in Termination 50 Q BNC m 172 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B Procedure Source Splitter Characterization 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 29 use the function generator as the source Connect one of the Agilent 8482A power sensors to Channel A of the power meter This will be the reference sensor Connect the other Agilent 8482A power sensor to Channel B of the power meter This will be the buried sensor Figure 2 29 Source Splitter Characterization Setup wl713b SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER 5s oo s FE oo DoDD D000 Channel eevee BURIED POWER SENSOR ne poOoooooos O 00000008 lt a REFERENCE FUNCTION G SENSOR GENERATOR POWER SPLITTER 2 Zero and calibrate both power sensors 3 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration facto
543. step b 1 or a harmonic of the fundamental if the number in step b gt 1 This response should be ignored 12 Verify that the marked signal is a true response and not a random noise peak by pressing SINGLE to trigger a new sweep and press PEAK SEARCH A true response will remain at the same frequency and amplitude on successive sweeps but a noise peak will not If the marked signal is not the fundamental or a harmonic of the fundamental and is a true response continue with step 14 13 If the marked signal is either the fundamental or a harmonic of the fundamental or a noise peak move the marker on the microwave analyzer to the next highest signal by pressing NEXT PEAK Repeat step 11 above Perform step 14 only if the marker signal is a true response and not a fundamental or harmonic of the fundamental Otherwise continue with step 15 14 Calculate the difference between the amplitude of marked signal and the fundamental amplitude as listed in Table 2 103 For example if the fundamental amplitude for a fundamental frequency of 10 MHz is 1 2 dBm and the marker amplitude is 40 8 dBm the difference is 42 dBc Record this difference as the non harmonic response amplitude for the appropriate analyzer center frequency and microwave analyzer start and stop frequency settings in Table 2 104 Non harmonic Amplitude Marker Amplitude Fundamental Amplitude 15 If a true non harmonic spurious response is not found record N
544. sts and record all test results on a copy of the test record Then refer to Chapter 4 If You Have a Problem for instructions on how to solve the problem 24 Chapter 1 Table 1 9 Calibrating Before You Start Periodic verification of operation The analyzer requires periodic verification of operation Under most conditions of use you should test the analyzer at least once a year with the complete set of performance verification tests Test equipment you will need The following tables list the recommended test equipment for the performance tests The tables also list recommended equipment for the analyzer adjustment procedures which are located in the Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers Service Guide Any equipment that meets the critical specifications given in the table can be substituted for the recommended model Recommended Test Equipment Equipment Critical Specifications for Equipment Recommended Substitution HP Agilent Model Digital Multimeter Input Resistance 210 megohms 3458A P A T DVM Test Leads For use with HP Agilent 3458A Digital 34118B T Universal Counter Frequency Range 10 MHz 100 Hz 53132A PAT Frequency Standard Frequency 10 MHz 5071A PRA Accuracy 10 mV on 100 V range Multimeter Time Interval Range 25 ms to 100 ms Single Trigger Operation Range 2 5 Vdc to 2 5 Vde External Reference Input Gate Time 210 seconds Frequency Resolution 0 01 Hz Timebase Accuracy Aging
545. t 0 54 dB 2 0 54 dB 0 115 dB 20 dBm input 0 54 dB 3 0 54 dB 0 110 dB 30 dBm input 0 54 dB 4 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 5 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 6 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 20 dBm Reference Level 20 dBm input 0 54 dB 7 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 30 dBm input 0 54 dB 8 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 9 0 54 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 10 0 54 dB 0 109 dB Chapter 3 463 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum nad 4 Maximum aaaea 40 dBm Reference Level 40 dBm input 0 54 dB 11 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 12 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm Reference Level 50 dBm input 0 54 dB 13 0 54 dB 0 087 dB 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth 5 MHz 3 5 MHz 1 6 5 MHz 110 kHz 3 MHz 2 55 MHz 2 3 45 MHz 66 kHz 1 MHz 0 85 MHz 3 1 15 MHz 22 kHz 300 kHz 255 kHz 4 345 kHz 6 6 kHz 100 kHz 85 kHz 5 115 kHz 2 2 kHz 30 kHz 25 5 kHz 6 34 5 kHz 660 Hz 10 kHz 8 5 kHz 7 11 5 kHz 220 Hz 3 kHz 2 55 kHz 8 3 45 kHz 66 Hz 1 kHz 850 Hz 9 1 15 kHz 22 Hz 120 kHz 96 kHz 10 144 kHz 2 17 kHz 9 kHz 7 2 kHz QD 10 8 kHz 163 Hz 23 Frequency Response Note Enter data in the appropria
546. t 0 6 dB 3 0 6 dB 0 110 dB 30 dBm input 0 6 dB 4 0 6 dB 0 109 dB Chapter 3 489 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 6 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4403B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aaa d Maximum oaaae 40 dBm input 0 6 dB 5 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 6 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 20 dBm Reference Level 20 dBm input 0 6 dB 7 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 30 dBm input 0 6 dB 8 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm input 0 6 dB 9 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 10 0 6 dB 0 109 dB 40 dBm Reference Level 40 dBm input 0 6 dB 11 0 6 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 12 0 6 dB 0 087 dB 50 dBm Reference Level 50 dBm input 0 6 dB 18 0 6 dB 0 087 dB 21 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Resolution Bandwidth 5 MHz 3 5 MHz 1 6 5 MHz 110 kHz 3 MHz 2 55 MHz 2 3 45 MHz 66 kHz 1 MHz 0 85 MHz 3 1 15 MHz 22 kHz 300 kHz 255 kHz 4 345 kHz 6 6 kHz 100 kHz 85 kHz 5 115 kHz 2 2 kHz 30 kHz 25 5 kHz 6 34 5 kHz 660 Hz 10 kHz 8 5 kHz 7 11 5 kHz 220 Hz 3 kHz 2 55 kHz 8 3 45 kHz 66 Hz 1 kHz 850 Hz 9 1 15 kHz 22 Hz 120 kHz 96 kHz 10 144 kHz 2 17 kHz 9 kHz 7 2 kHz 60 10 8 kHz 163 Hz 490 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record
547. t 400 kHz N A N A 1 kHz Off 1 Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 1 kHz Off 2 304 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B Table 2 82 DANL Measurement Sequence E4411B 50 Q Inputs Procedure Parameters Subset Procedure G Start Stop Test Preamp Entry Freq Freq RBW State Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 1kHz Off 3 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 1kHz Off 4 Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 1kHz Off 5 C Meas DANL at 400 kHz N A N A 100 Hz Off 11 Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 Hz Off 12 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 100 Hz Off 13 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 100 Hz Off 14 Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 100 Hz Off 15 Table 2 83 DANL Measurement Sequence E4401B 75 Q Inputs Procedure Parameters Test Subset Procedure Start Stop Test Preamp pip il Freq Freq RBW State N A Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 1kHz Off 21 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 1 kHz Off 22 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 1kHz Off 23 Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 1kHz Off 24 B Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 1kHz On 25 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 1kHz On 26 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 1kHz On 27 Measure DANL 1 GHz 1 5 GHz 1kHz On 28 C Measure DANL 1 MHz 10 MHz 10 Hz Off 29 Measure DANL 10 MHz 500 MHz 10 Hz Off 30 Measure DANL 500 MHz 1 GHz 10 Hz Off 31 Measure DANL 1 GHz
548. t Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty 20 to 30 C 50 Q Input Non Option 1DP 9 kHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response 1 0 50 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 0 50 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 1 0 dB 0 19 dB Option 1DP 75 Q Band 0 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response 1 0 50 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 0 50 dB 2 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 1 0 dB 0 11 dB 0 to 55 C 50 Q Input Non Option 1DP 9 kHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response 1 1 0 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 2 0 dB 0 19 dB Option 1DP 75 Q 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response 1 1 0 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 2 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 2 0 dB 0 11 dB 442 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4401B Report No Serial No Date ae K Results S Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum U c rtalnty 25 Frequency Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the Preamp On ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed Option 1DS only options 20 to 30 C 50 Q Input No Option 1DP 100 kHz to 1 5 GHz Maximum Response 1 1 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 1 0 dB 2 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Respo
549. t harmonics read by the analyzer are internally generated and not coming from the source To measure the distortion products the power at the mixer is set 25 dB higher than specified For example if the specification states that with 30 dBm at the input mixer the distortion products should be suppressed by gt 75 dBc the equivalent second harmonic intercept SHI is gt 45 dBm 30 dBm 75 dBc Measuring with 15 dBm at the mixer and verifying the distortion products suppressed by gt 60 dBc also ensures the SHI is gt 45 dBm 15 dBm 60 dBc For third order intermodulation distortion two signals are combined in a directional bridge to provide isolation These two signals are applied to the analyzer input The power level of the two signals is several dB higher than specified so the distortion products should be suppressed by less than the amount specified In this manner the equivalent third order intercept TOI is measured For example if the specification states that with two 30 dBm signals at the input mixer the distortion products should be suppressed by gt 82 dBc which yields a third order intercept of gt 11 dBm 30 dBm 82 dBc 2 Measuring with 20 dBm at the mixer and verifying the distortion products are suppressed by gt 62 dBc the equivalent TOI is also gt 11 dBm 20 dBm 62 dBc 2 There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized signal gene
550. t temperature outside of the 20 to 30 C range but within the 0 to 55 C range The second entry is for measurements made with an ambi ent temperature within the 20 to 30 C range Table 2 86 DANL Measurement Sequence E4403B Procedure Parameters Test Subset Procedure Start Stop Test Preamp peal Freq Freq RBW State A Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 1 kHz Off 1 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 1 kHz Off 2 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 1 kHz Off 3 C Measure DANL 10 MHz 1 GHz 100 Hz Off 7 Measure DANL 1 GHz 2 GHz 100 Hz Off 8 Measure DANL 2 GHz 3 GHz 100 Hz Off 9 8 After performing all applicable DANL measurement procedures Chapter 2 313 Performance Verification Tests 36 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4402B and E4403B continue with Remove Reference Level Offset Measuring Displayed Average Noise Level DANL Use the following procedure for testing DANL over most frequency ranges The start and stop frequencies and test RBW 1 kHz 100 Hz or 10 Hz are specified in the DANL Measurement Sequence Table Table 2 85 or Table 2 86 1 Ifthe test RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and the analyzer has Option 1DN 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator installed press Source Amplitude Off 2 Set the analyzer as follows Auto Couple FREQUENCY Start Freq enter specified start frequency FREQUENCY Stop Freq enter specified stop frequency AMPLITUDE 70 dBm Attenu
551. te section below depending upon 20 to 30 C Non Option UKB Band 0 9 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed options 1 0 46 dB 0 19 dB 464 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4402B Report No Serial No Date eng c Results Measurement Test Description Minimum Measured Maximum Uncertainty Minimum Response 0 46 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 0 92 dB 0 19 dB Option UKB dc Coupled Band 0 100 Hz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response 1 0 50 dB 0 19 dB Minimum Response 0 50 dB 2 0 19 dB Peak to Peak Response 3 1 0 dB 0 19 dB Non Option UKB Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39441006 or greater Maximum Response 4 0 46 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 0 46 dB 5 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 6 0 92 dB 0 11 dB Non Option UKB Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39441006 or greater Maximum Response 7 0 46 dB 0 11 dB Minimum Response 0 46 dB 8 0 11 dB Peak to Peak Response 9 0 92 dB 0 11 dB Chapter 3 465 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 4 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent
552. tenuation by adding the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator to the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator for each total attenuation setting listed in Table 2 132 NOTE The external attenuators and cables are now part of the source Table 2 132 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet Pee ense ezn MA Nominal Meas Amptd Ref Level Input Amptd Accy Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual Ampid 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 20 dBm 40 dBm 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 40 dBm 40 dBm 0 dB 60 dB 60 dB 40 dBm 60 dBm 0 dB 60 dB 60 dB 60 dBm 60 dBm 0 dB 70 dB 70 dB 50 dBm 70 dBm 0 dB 70 dB 70 dB 70 dBm 70 dBm 0 dB 80 dB 80 dB 60 dBm 80 dBm 0 dB 80 dB 80 dB 80 dBm 80 dBm 0 dB 90 dB 90 dB 70 dBm 90 dBm 0 dB 90 dB 90 dB 90 dBm 90 dBm 0 dB 100 dB 100 dB 80 dBm 100 dBm 0 dB 100 dB 100 dB 100 dBm 100 dBm 5 Set the analyzer as follows FREQUENCY Center Freq 50 MHz SPAN 0 kHz BW Avg Res BW 10 kHz BW Avg Video BW 10 kHz AMPLITUDE More Y Axis Units or Amptd Units dBm AMPLITUDE Ref Level 20 dBm AMPLITUDE Attenuation 0 dB AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On 6 Perform the following steps for each of the Nominal Input Amplitude values listed in Table 2 131 Gn Gm 424 Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated Set the analy
553. ter 3 567 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum rael 4 Maximum re 4 2 0 93 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 94 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 95 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 96 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 97 2 0 0 063 Linear Fidelity Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 2 0 98 2 0 0 064 8 2 0 99 2 0 0 064 12 2 0 100 2 0 0 064 16 2 0 101 2 0 0 064 20 2 0 102 2 0 0 063 Zero Span Res BW lt 300 Hz Option 1DR only dB from Ref Level 4 0 36 dB 103 0 36 dB 0 082 dB 8 0 42 dB 104 0 42 dB 0 078 dB 12 0 48 dB 105 0 48 dB 0 075 dB 16 0 54 dB 106 0 54 dB 0 073 dB 20 0 60 dB 107 0 60 dB 0 078 dB 24 0 66 dB 108 0 66 dB 0 074 dB 28 0 72 dB 109 0 72 dB 0 073 dB 82 0 78 dB 110 0 78 dB 0 077 dB 36 0 84 dB 111 0 84 dB 0 075 dB 568 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum hi d Maximum ania 40 0 90 dB 112 0 90 dB 0 081
554. ter Ref Lvl Offset 1 kHz if test 328 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 38 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4407B and E4408B RBW 1 kHz AMPLITUDE More Ref Lvl Offst enter Ref Lvl Offset 100 Hz 10 Hz if test RBW 10 Hz or 100 Hz BW Avg Res BW 1 MHz BW Avg Video BW 10 kHz AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp Off if preamp state Off AMPLITUDE More Int Preamp On if preamp state On Sweep Sweep Cont Sweep Sweep Time Auto 3 If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DN and the current stop frequency is gt 3 GHz press Source Amplitude Off 4 On the analyzer press Single View Trace Trace 1 Clear Write BW Avg Average Type Video Average 3 Enter Single Wait until VAvg 3 is displayed to the left of the graticule the analyzer will take three sweeps then stop 5 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search BW Avg Average Off Marker gt Mkr CF 6 If the test RBW is 1 kHz press SPAN 20 kHz If the test RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz press SPAN 500 Hz 7 If the test RBW is 1 kHz press BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz Video BW 30 Hz If the test RBW is 100 Hz press BW Avg Res BW 100 Hz Video BW 10 Hz If the test RBW is 10 Hz press BW Avg Res BW 10 Hz Video BW 1 Hz 8 On the analyzer press Single and wait for the new sweep to finish 9 Read the average of the trace data ignoring any residual responses On the analyzer press Disp
555. the analyzer press Peak Search or Search This is the compressed amplitude The marker delta A Mkr1 amplitude is the measured gain compression 19 Record the measured gain compression in the performance test record as the Entries indicated in Table 2 80 20 Repeat step 10 through step 19 for each set of settings in Table 2 79 and Table 2 80 for frequencies less than or equal to 2503 MHz Chapter 2 297 Performance Verification Tests 34 Gain Compression Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 21 Replace the directional bridge with the directional coupler 22 Repeat step 10 through step 19 for the remaining frequencies in Table 2 79 298 Chapter 2 CAUTION Performance Verification Tests 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B 35 Displayed Average Noise Level Agilent E4401B and E4411B This performance test measures the Displayed Average Noise Level DANL within the frequency range specified The analyzer input is terminated in its characteristic impedance If the analyzer is also equipped with a tracking generator Option 1DN or 1DQ the tracking generator is also terminated in its characteristic impedance and set for maximum leveled output power The test tunes the analyzer frequency across the band and uses the marker to locate the frequency with the highest response It then reads the average noise in zero span using the minimum resolution bandwidth RBW specified for the analyzer Ana
556. the analyzer center frequency to 1 MHz 20 On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search 21 Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain a marker amplitude reading of 32 00 dBm 0 2 dB 22 Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2 61 as the current Channel B reading 23 Record the analyzer marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 61 as marker Mkr1 amplitude 24 Repeat step 18 through step 23 for frequencies between 100 kHz and 10 MHz 25 Copy the Splitter Tracking Error values from Table 2 60 into Table 2 61 26 Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2 61 as follows Flatness Error Mr Amptd jp Current Channel B agm Splitter Tracking Error yp For example if marker Mkr1 Amptd is 33 32 dBm Current Channel B is 12 4 dBm and Splitter Tracking Error is 20 07 dB Flatness Error would be 0 85 dB 27 Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz Ref Amptd 50 MHz Ref Amptd dB 28 Calculate the Setup Change Error error due to changing the test setup from using a synthesized sweeper to using a function 226 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B generator as follows a Record the Flatness Error from Table 2 61 at 10 MHz using the function generator as FlatErrorgg FlatErrorpg dB b Record the Flatness Error from Table 2 61 at 10 MHz using the synthesized sweeper as FlatErrorgg Fl
557. the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2 41 10 Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 41 11 Adjust the source AMPLITUDE to obtain the Channel B power meter reading recorded in Table 2 40 0 1 dB for the current frequency 12 Record the current Channel B power meter reading in Table 2 41 as the Current Channel B Reading 13 On the analyzer press Single then Peak Search or Search 14 Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude reading in Table 2 41 15 Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each frequency in Table 2 41 16 Copy the splitter tracking errors from Table 2 40 into Table 2 41 17 Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2 41 as follows Flatness Error Mr Amptd agm Current Channel B jp Splitter Tracking Error jp For example if marker Mkr1 Amptd is 10 32 dBm Current Channel B is 10 2 dBm and Splitter Tracking Error is 0 18 dB Flatness Error would be 0 30 dB 18 Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz Ref Amptd 50 MHz Ref Amptd 19 Calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2 41 as follows Flatness Relative to 50 MHz Flatness Error 50 MHz Ref Amptd For example if Flatness Error is 0 30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is Chapter 2 167 Table 2 41 Performance Verification Tests 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B 0 15 dB Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be 0 45 dB Freq
558. the unit in the original factory packaging materials if they are available If the original materials were not retained see Other Packaging Ensure that the instrument handle is in the rear facing position in order to reduce the possibility of damage during shipping Refer to Figure 4 1 Install the transportation disk into the floppy drive to reduce the possibility of damage during shipping If the original transportation disk is not available a blank floppy may be substituted 640 Chapter 4 If You Have a Problem How to Return Your Analyzer for Service Figure 4 1 formt122 641 Chapter 4 CAUTION If You Have a Problem How to Return Your Analyzer for Service Other Packaging Analyzer damage can result from using packaging materials other than those specified Never use styrene pellets in any shape as packaging materials They do not adequately cushion the equipment or prevent it from shifting in the carton They cause equipment damage by generating static electricity and by lodging in the analyzer louvers blocking airflow You can repackage the instrument with commercially available materials as follows 1 Attach a completed service tag to the instrument 2 Install the transportation disk or a blank floppy disk into the disk drive 3 If you have a front panel cover install it on the instrument If you do not have a front panel cover make sure the instrument handle is in the forward facing p
559. this number in Table 2 47 as the Maximum Response for Band 0A 11 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 45 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 47 as the Minimum Response for Band 0A 12 For Band OA in Table 2 47 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 184 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B 13 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 45 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 47 as the Maximum Response for Band OB 14 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 45 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 47 as the Minimum Response for Band OB 15 For Band OB in Table 2 47 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 16 Transfer the values entered in Table 2 47 to the test record in this guide 17 The frequency response test for analyzers without Option UKB is now complete The following steps apply only to analyzers having Option UKB 18 Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz ac column of Table 2 45 as the Maximum Response f
560. tion settings Enter data into Table 2 21 and Table 2 23 if the analyzer has Option 1DR If no calibration data is supplied for 0 dB enter zero NOTE The Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator has four attenuator sections consisting of 10 dB 20 dB 40 dB and 40 dB attenuators If using the Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator enter the calibration data for the section three 40 dB step rather than the section four 40 dB step 2 To calculate the Actual Attenuation Step subtract the 10dB Actual Attenuation Error at all settings from the 10dB Actual Attenuation 20 dB and enter the result in Column 3 of Table 2 20 through Table 2 23 Enter data into Table 2 21 and Table 2 23 if the analyzer has Option 1DR Actual Attenuator Step X dB Actual Attenuation 20 dB Actual Attenuation X dB 108 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Example for 50 dB attenuator setting Actual Attenuation 50 dB 50 08 dB Actual Attenuation 20 dB 19 85 dB Actual Attenuator Step 50 dB 19 85 dB 50 08dB 30 23dB Log Scale Analog Bandwidths 1 Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 12 dBm 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 14 Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 20 dB attenuation and the 1 dB step attenuator to 5 dB attenuation 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it i
561. tive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 50 dB 5 Enter the most negative number from the Response Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 51 dB 6 Record the most negative of numbers from step 4 and step 5 in Table 2 55 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 7 For Band 0 in Table 2 55 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 8 If the analyzer is an Agilent E4408B an E4407B with Option UKB or is an E4407B with a serial number less than US39440871 then 208 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 24 Frequency Response Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B continue with step 15 9 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz de column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 55 as the Maximum Response for Band 0A 10 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 55 as the Minimum Response for Band 0A 11 For Band 0A in Table 2 55 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 12 Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz dc column of Table 2 50 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this
562. tness 1 3 0 dB 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 2 0 284 dB lt 1 MHz Positive Level Flatness 3 3 0 dB 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Negative Level Flatness 3 0 dB 4 0 142 dB 1 MHz to 10 MHz Positive Level Flatness 5 2 0 dB 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 6 0 142 dB gt 10 MHz to 1 5 GHz Positive Level Flatness 7 2 0 dB 0 142 dB gt 1 5 GHz Negative Level Flatness 2 0 dB 8 0 142 dB gt 1 5 GHz Chapter 3 519 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 8 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4404B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only 24 Harmonic lt 20 kHz 224 Harmonic gt 20 kHz 3 Harmonic lt 20 kHz 3 Harmonic gt 20 kHz GQ 2 3 LA 15 dBc 25 dBc 15 dBc 25 dBc 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 2 6 dB 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs Option 1DN only Highest Non Harmonic Spurious Output Amplitude 9 kHz to 2 GHz Highest Non Harmonic Spurious Output Amplitude 2 GHz to 3 GHz 1 2 27 dBc 23 dBc 2 63 dB 3 14 dB 49 Tracking Generator L O Feedthr
563. to Channel B of the power meter This will be the buried sensor 2 Zero and calibrate both power sensors 3 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the Chapter 2 221 Performance Verification Tests 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B calibration factor of the reference sensor at 1 MHz 4 On the power meter set the Channel B calibration factor to 100 Do not change this calibration factor during this test 5 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 38 Use the function generator as the source Note that the reference sensor connects to the 20 dB fixed attenuator Figure 2 38 Source Splitter Characterization Setup SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER gt oo Ps Sh oo p000 D000 Channel ooo GGG GGG Oooo OOOO See 0000 s BURIED POWER SENSOR 10 S REFERENCE POWER FUNCTION GENERATOR POWER Mechanical Adapter 75 Q Inputs Only wl714b 6 Set the function generator frequency to 1 MHz and amplitude to 450 mV rms approximately 6 dBm 7 Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 20 dBm 0 1 dB 8 Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2 60 9 Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2 60 10 On the power meter set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source frequency 11 Adjust the source amplitude to
564. to Peak Response dc Coupled Band 1 3 0 GHz to 6 7 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response Note Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed options 0 46 dB 0 50 dB 1 5 dB 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 46 dB 0 92 dB 0 50 dB 1 0 dB 1 5 dB 2 6 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 19 dB 0 39 dB 0 39 dB 0 39 dB Chapter 3 541 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 10 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4405B Serial No Report No Date Test Description Minimum Results Measured Maximum Measurement Uncertainty dc Coupled Band 2 6 7 GHz to 13 2 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response ac Coupled Band 0 100 kHz to 3 0 GHz Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response ac Coupled Band 0A 800 MHz to 1 0 GHz serial number US39440327 or greater Maximum Response Minimum Response Peak to Peak Response ac Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440327 or greater Maximum Response 2 0 dB 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2
565. to Type N f Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Power sensor 75 Q Pad minimum loss Adapter mechanical Type N f 75 Q to Type N m 50 Q Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Adapter Type N f to Type N f 75 Q Procedure Measuring 0 dBm Reference Level 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 2 Perform a complete self alignment and set Auto Align Off Press System Alignments Align Now All and wait for the alignment routine to finish Then press Return Auto Align Off Chapter 2 143 Figure 2 21 Fixed Attenuator Minimum Loss Pad wl713a Performance Verification Tests 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B 3 Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor connected to Channel A of the power meter 75 Q Inputs Zero and calibrate the power meter and 75 Q power sensor connected to Channel A of the power meter Measure Source Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR ATTENUATOR DRIVER 6dB Fixed ATTENUATOR ELCLLLLLLLLLLL eLLLLELLLELLLILLLotd 10dB STEP ATTENUATOR or Type N Cable Type N Cable p o Attenuator Interconnection Kit Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 21 The power sensor should connect directly to the 6 dB fixed attenuator using an adapter 75 Q Inputs Use the minimum loss pad in place of the 6 dB fixed attenuator and a 75 Q Type N f to Type N f
566. to US39441006 then continue with the next step Otherwise transfer the values entered in Table 2 62 to the test record in this guide the frequency response test is now complete Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 61 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 62 as the Maximum Response for Band 0A Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 61 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 62 as the Minimum Response for Band OA For Band 0A in Table 2 62 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz column of Table 2 61 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 62 as the Maximum Response for Band OB Chapter 2 229 Performance Verification Tests 26 Frequency Response Preamp On Agilent E4402B 9 Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50MHz column of Table 2 61 for frequencies between 1 7 GHz and 2 0 GHz Record this number in Table 2 62 as the Minimum Response for Band OB 10 For Band OB in Table 2 62 subtract the Minimum Response value from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak to Peak Response column 11 Transfer the values entered in
567. tor Level Flatness Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Additional Equipment for Option 1DQ Power sensor 75 Q 1 MHz to 1 5 GHz Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Use only 75 Q cables connectors or adapters on the 75 Q input of an Option 1DQ or damage to the input connector will occur Procedure Tracking Generator Level Flatness Center Frequency 2100 kHz 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 2 Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 50 MHz FREQUENCY CF Step 150 MHz SPAN Zero Span Source Amplitude On 0 dBm Option 1DN Source Amplitude On 42 76 dBmV Option 1DQ Single 3 Zero and calibrate the power meter with the power sensor in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual Option 1DQ Use a 75 Q power sensor 4 Connect the power sensor to the RF Out on the analyzer See Figure 2 61 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Test Setup 2100 kHz SPECTRUM ANALYZER POWER METER POWER E SENSOR output wi712a 5 Set the power meter to relative mode as described in the power meter operation manual Power levels now read out in power level 344 Chapter 2 Table 2 95 relative to the power level at 50 MHz Performance Verification Tests 43 Tracking Generator Level Flatness Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ Perform the next four steps for each measurement value i
568. ttenuator Attenuator Attenuation Amptd Amptd Accuracy Test Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual Record Entry 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dBm 1 0 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dBm 2 0 dB 20 dB 20 dB 20 dBm 3 0 dB 30 dB 30 dB 30 dBm 4 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 40 dBm 5 0 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dBm 6 9 Calculate the actual total attenuation by adding the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator to the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator for each total attenuation setting listed in Table 2 30 NOTE The external attenuators and cables are now part of the source 0 dBm 0 2 dB Record the power meter reading here Amptdogpm dBm attenuator must connect directly to the analyzer input 10 Adjust the signal generator amplitude for a power meter reading of 11 Connect the equipment as indicated in Figure 2 22 The fixed 75 Q Inputs The minimum loss pad should be connected to the analyzer input using a Type N f to BNC m 75 adapter Chapter 2 145 Performance Verification Tests 19 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Figure 2 22 Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup ATTENUATOR area DRIVER Fixed aa i 10dB STEP Attenuator ADAPTER RER ATTENUATOR oOo Fixed 1dB STEP i Minimum Attenuator ATTENUATOR i Loss Pad SPECTRUM ANALYZER SIGNAL GENERATOR BNC Cable SYNTHESIZED 40 mHz Ref Out Type N Cable Type N Cabl
569. tting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual P 5 dB 40 dB 45 dB 45 dBm 45 dBm 5 dB 40 dB 45 dB 25 dBm 45 dBm 5 dB 50 dB 55 dB 55 dBm 55 dBm 5 dB 50 dB 55 dB 35 dBm 55 dBm 0 dB 70 dB 70 dB 70 dBm 70 dBm 0 dB 70 dB 70 dB 50 dBm 70 dBm Table 2 122 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet GSM Input Level lt 20 dBm 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Total Nominal Amptd Attenuator Attenuator Attenuation Ref omna Meas Accuracy Input Level Amptd Amptd Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual P 0 dB 20 dB 20 dB 0 dBm 20 dBm 0 dB 20 dB 20 dB 20 dBm 20 dBm 0 dB 30 dB 30 dB 10 dBm 30 dBm Chapter 2 415 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH Table 2 122 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet GSM Input Level lt 20 dBm 1 dB Step 10 dB Step Total Nominal Amptd Attenuator Attenuator Attenuation Ref ETA Meas Accuracy Input Level Anta Amptd Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual P 0 dB 30 dB 30 dB 30 dBm 30 dBm 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 20 dBm 40 dBm 0 dB 40 dB 40 dB 40 dBm 40 dBm 0 dB 50 dB 50 dB 30 dBm 50 dBm 0 dB 50 dB 50 dB 50 dBm 50 dBm 0 dB 60 dB 60 dB 40 dBm 60 dBm 0 dB 60 dB 60 dB 60 dBm 60 dBm 19 Table 2 117 and Table 2 121 have two Amplitude Accuracy entries for each nominal input amplitude setting For each of the nominal input amplitude setting pairs in
570. uator enter the calibration data for the section three 40 dB step rather than the section four 40 dB step 2 From the calibration data supplied with the 1 dB step attenuator enter into Column 5 of Table 2 13 through Table 2 17 the actual attenuation for the corresponding nominal attenuation settings Enter data in Table 2 14 Table 2 16 and Table 2 17 only if the analyzer has Option 1DR Chapter 2 87 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 12 Display Scale Fidelity If the calibration data does not indicate an actual attenuation value for the 0 dB setting enter 0 dB The Agilent 8494G programmable attenuator has four attenuator sections consisting of 1 dB 2 dB 4 dB and 4 dB attenuators If using the Agilent 8494G programmable attenuator enter the calibration data for the section three 4 dB step rather than the section four 4 dB step 3 For each row in Table 2 13 and Table 2 14 add the 10 dB and the 1 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation values Columns 4 and 5 and place the results into the Total Actual Attenuation Column 6 Total Actual Attenuation 1 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation 10 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation Example for 36 dB from REF LVL setting 1 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation 6 dB 5 998 dB 10dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation 30 dB 30 012 dB Total Actual Attenuation 5 998dB 30 012 dB 36 010 dB 4 Enter the total actual attenuation 0 dB from the refe
571. uency Response Worksheet 100 kHz to 1 5 GHz Frequency Current Channel B Reading Marker Mkr1 Amplitude Splitter Tracking Error Flatness Error Flatness Relative to 50 MHz 100 kHz 500 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 50 MHz 75 MHz 175 MHz 275 MHz 375 MHz 475 MHz 575 MHz 675 MHz 775 MHz 825 MHz 875 MHz 925 MHz 975 MHz 1025 MHz 1075 MHz 1175 MHz 1275 MHz 1375 MHz 1500 MHz a These values do not apply to analyzers with 75 Q inputs Option 1DP 168 Chapter 2 Figure 2 28 Performance Verification Tests 22 Frequency Response Agilent E4401B and E4411B Measuring Frequency Response lt 100 kHz If the analyzer has Option 1DP skip to the Test Results section 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 28 Frequency Response Test Setup lt 100 kHz DIGITAL MULTIMETER Pr la N GG 0000 0 G moon SB SS OC H U mo moomoo 00 0 TEE SPECTRUM ANALYZER E C poooooong O oooooo0o8 FUNCTION GENERATOR cavie wi734a ADAPTER 2 Set the function generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 100 kHz AMPLITUDE 4 dBm 3 Set the DVM as follows Function Synchronous ac Volts Math dBm RES Register 50 Q Front Rear Terminals Front Range Auto 4 On the analyzer press FREQUENCY 100 kHz 5 Ad
572. uipment as shown in Figure 2 19 Power Splitter Attenuator Characterization Setup 6 Set the synthesized signal generator frequency to 50 MHz and amplitude to 12 dBm 7 Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter reading of 14 dBm 0 1 dB 8 Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings below Channel A reference sensor dBm Channel B buried sensor dBm 9 Calculate the splitter attenuator tracking error as follows and record the result below Chapter 2 137 Figure 2 20 Performance Verification Tests 18 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Reference Settings Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Tracking Error Channel A Power Channel B Power For example if Channel A Power is 14 07 dBm and Channel B power is 6 23 dBm the splitter tracking error is 20 30 dB Tracking Error dB 10 Proceed to Part 2 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp Off Part 2 Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Preamp Off Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup SPECTRUM ANALYZER RF Output 20 dB Fixed Attenuator Type N Cable Channel B a Buried Power Sensor WI710d 1 On the synthesized signal generator set the controls as follows FREQUENCY 50 MHz AMPLITUDE 6 dBm RF ON AM OFF FM OFF 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 3 Use a BNC cable and adapter to connect the AMP
573. uipment as shown in Figure 2 49 using the 300 MHz low pass filter with the output of the directional bridge connected to the power sensor 274 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 32 Spurious Responses Agilent E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Figure 2 49 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup 10 MHz Reference SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER 1 SPECTRUM ANALYZER ooo opoo GGG GGG OOOO RRR E Reference Output POWER DIRECTIONAL SENSOR oD 52 BRIDGE or 300 MHz LOW gt 8888 PASS FILTER DIRECTIONAL ooa 0000 gt ADAPTER 2 RP Output ADAPTER SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER 2 ADAPTER APC 3 5 Cable cl714b 3 Perform step 4 through step 29 using the information and entries from Table 2 74 Then continue with step 31 through step 43 Table 2 74 Test Equipment Settings for TOI TOI F1 F2 Low Pass Bridge Presel Test iter a5 Center MHz MHz MHz Coupler 1 300 0 300 05 300 Bridge No Option 1DR 300 0 300 05 300 Bridge No 2 5000 0 5000 05 None Coupler Yes 3 8000 02 8000 052 None Coupler Yes a This frequency is not tested on the Agilent E4404B 4 Press PRESET on synthesized sweeper 1 Set the CW frequency to F1 as indicated in Table 2 74 and set the power level to 4 dBm 5 Press PRESET on synthesized sweeper 2 Set the CW frequency to F2 as indicated in Table 2 74 and set the controls as follows
574. um Response Peak to Peak Response 2 0 dB 2 0 dB 2 0 dB 7 8 9 101 AD 12 13 14 15 2 0 dB 4 0 dB 2 0 dB 4 0 dB 2 0 dB 4 0 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 0 28 dB 584 Chapter 3 Performance Verification Test Records Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Table 3 12 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Test Record Agilent Technologies Model E4407B Report No Serial No Date Test Description Minimum aA 4 Maximum A Option UKB ac Coupled Band 0B 1 7 GHz to 2 0 GHz serial number US39440871 or greater Maximum Response 16 2 0 dB 0 28 dB Minimum Response 2 0 dB 17 0 28 dB Peak to Peak Response 18 4 0 dB 0 28 dB 29 Other Input Related Spurious Responses Center Freq Input Freq 2 0GHz 2042 8 MHz 1 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 2642 8 MHz 2 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 1820 8 MHz 3 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0GHz 278 5 MHz 4 65 dBc 891 dB 2 0 GHz 5600 0 MHz 5 80 dBc 891 dB 2 0 GHz 6242 8 MHz 6 80 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 4042 8 MHz 7 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 4642 8 MHz 8 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 3742 9 MHz 9 65 dBc 891 dB 4 0GHz 2242 8 MHz 10 80 dBc 891 dB 9 0 GHz 9042 8 MHz 11 65 dBc 891 dB 9 0GHz 9642 8 MHz 12 65 dBc 891 dB 9 0 GHz 9342 8 MHz 18 65 dBc 891 dB 9 0GHz 4982 1 MHz 14
575. upport for your analyzer To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts contact the nearest Agilent Technologies sales and service office listed in Table 4 1 In any correspondence or telephone conversations refer to your analyzer by its product number full serial number and firmware revision Press System More 1 of 3 Show System and the product number serial number and firmware revision information will be displayed on your analyzer screen A serial number label is also attached to the rear panel of the analyzer 638 Chapter 4 If You Have a Problem Before You Call Agilent Technologies Table 4 1 Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices UNITED STATES Instrument Support Center Agilent Technologies Inc 800 403 0801 EUROPEAN FIELD OPERATIONS Headquarters France Germany Agilent Technologies S A Agilent Technologies France Agilent Technologies GmbH 150 Route du Nant d Avril 1 Avenue Du Canada Agilent Technologies Strasse 1217 Meyrin 2 Geneva Zone D Activite De 61352 Bad Homburg v d H Switzerland Courtaboeuf Germany 41 22 780 8111 F 91947 Les Ulis Cedex 49 6172 16 0 France 33 1 69 82 60 60 Great Britain Agilent Technologies Ltd Eskdale Road Winnersh Triangle Wokingham Berkshire RG41 5DZ England 44 118 9696622 INTERCON FIELD OPERATIONS Headquarters Australia Canada Agilent Technologies Inc Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies 3495 Deer Creek R
576. utput Minimum i Loss Pad Type N Cable BNC Cable da 75Q Input Only wl76a CAUTION Use only 75 cables connectors or adapters on instruments with 75 Q Chapter 2 83 Performance Verification Tests 11 Sweep Time Accuracy connectors or the connectors will be damaged Procedure 1 Set the synthesized signal generator to output a 500 MHz 10 dBm CW signal Set the AM and FM controls to off 75 Q Input only Set output level to 4 dBm Set the function generator to output a 2 kHz 1 14 Vp p triangle waveform signal 3 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 11 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 500 MHz SPAN 10 MHz SPAN Span Zoom 50 kHz Wait for the Span 50 kHz message to appear Set Signal Track Off Set the span to 0 Hz and set the analyzer as follows BW Avg Res BW 3 MHz Sweep Sweep Time 5 ms AMPLITUDE Scale Type Lin Peak Search or Search More Search Parameters or Search Criteria Peak Excursion 3 dB Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude as necessary for a mid screen display marker amplitude should read approximately 110 mV Set the synthesized signal generator modulation source to EXT DC Set AM ON at 90 modulation On the analyzer press Trig then Video Set the video trigger level to 110 mV mid screen
577. verage Noise Level Agilent E4402B and E4403B Figure 2 54 17 Disconnect the BNC cable and adapter from the AMPTD REF OUT and the 50 Q Input 18 If the analyzer has Option 1DN 50 Q tracking generator do the following a On the analyzer press BW Avg Res BW 1 kHz b Press Source Amplitude 0 dBm c Connect a 50 termination to the RF OUT 50 Q Measurement Sequence The following DANL Measurement Sequence table lists the procedures to be performed and the parameters to be used in each procedure Also listed in the table are test record entry numbers for recording the results in the performance verification test record 1 Perform all of the following steps through step 7 that apply to your analyzer using the appropriate subsets in Table 2 85 for E4402B or Table 2 86 for E4403B Then record the display line amplitude setting as the indicated Test Record entry in the performance verification test record 2 Ifthe minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz perform those procedures listed as Subset A in Table 2 85 or Table 2 86 3 Ifthe minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz and Option 1DS RF Preamplifier is installed also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in Table 2 85 4 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and Option 1DN 3 0 GHz Tracking Generator is installed perform those procedures listed in Subset A in Table 2 85 or Table 2 86 5 If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and both O
578. vg Res BW 1 kHz 4 On the analyzer press Single and wait for the sweep to finish 5 On the analyzer press the following keys Peak Search or Search Marker Delta System Alignments Freq Correct Off Chapter 2 391 Performance Verification Tests 53 IF INPUT Accuracy Option AYZ only On the analyzer press Single and wait for the sweep to finish On the analyzer press Peak Search or Search Note the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency KO oN Q Calculate the new synthesized sweeper CW frequency by adding the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency to 321 4 MHz Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to the new calculated frequency New CW Frequency 321 4 MHz AMkr1 Frequency For example if the marker delta A Mkr1 frequency is 725 Hz the new CW frequency would be 321 400725 MHz 10 On the analyzer press System Alignments Freq Correct On Setting the Synthesized Sweeper Power Level 11 Zero and calibrate the low power sensor and power meter in dBm mode using the 30 dB reference attenuator Enter the 300 MHz calibration factor of the power sensor into the power meter 12 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 73 with the output of the synthesized sweeper connected to the power sensor using an adapter between the cable and the power sensor 13 Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a power meter reading of 30 dBm 0 1 dB 14 Record the power meter reading as Input Power Input Pow
579. w as 90 dBm 41 25 dBmv for 75 Q inputs with 10 dB internal attenuation since lower reference levels are a function of the analyzer microprocessor manipulating the trace data There is no error associated with the trace data manipulation The related adjustment for this performance test is IF Amplitude Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator 1 dB step attenuator 10 dB step attenuator 6 dB fixed attenuator 2 required Attenuator switch driver if programmable step attenuators are used Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in 2 required Cable BNC 122 cm 48 in Attenuator interconnect kit Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Pad minimum loss Adapter Type N f to BNC m 75 Q Chapter 2 107 Performance Verification Tests 14 Reference Level Accuracy Agilent E4401B and E4411B Procedure Figure 2 14 Reference Level Accuracy Test Setup BNC Cable SYNTHESIZED SPECTRUM ANALYZER SIGNAL GENERATOR 10 MHz Ref Out Output 50Q ATTENUATOR DRIVER Fixed a 10dB STEP Attenuator ADAPTER ATTENUATOR t Fixed 1dB STEP 1 Minimum Attenuator ATTENUATOR i Loss Pad Type N Cable 75 ohm Input Only Type N Cable wl77b Calculate the Actual Attenuation Errors 1 From the calibration data supplied with the 10 dB step attenuator enter into Column 2 of Table 2 20 through Table 2 23 the actual attenuation for the corresponding nominal attenua
580. wave analyzer The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer the steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer Perform step 7 and step 8 for each measurement value in Table 2 99 7 Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in Table 2 99 Similarly set the microwave analyzer frequency and step size to match the analyzer center frequency Press Single on the analyzer 8 On the microwave analyzer a Press MKR SIG TRK On Wait for the signal to be displayed at center screen b Press PEAK SEARCH MKR SIG TRK Off MARKER DELTA c Press FREQUENCY and T step up key to tune to the second harmonic d Press PEAK SEARCH and record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 99 as the 2nd Harmonic Level for the appropriate Tracking Generator Output Frequency e Perform this step only if the Tracking Generator Output Frequency is lt 500 MHz Press FREQUENCY and step up key to tune to the third harmonic Press PEAK SEARCH Record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2 99 as the 3rd Harmonic Level for the appropriate Tracking Generator Output Frequency 358 Chapter 2 Table 2 99 Performance Verification Tests 45 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4401B and E4411B Option 1DN or 1DQ f Press MKR MARKERS Off Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Response Worksheet 1 5 GHz Tracking Generator Output Frequency 2nd Harmonic L
581. ween the uncompressed and compressed amplitude is the measured gain compression There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper Synthesized signal generator Power meter dual channel RF power sensor Directional bridge Cable BNC 120 cm 48 in Cable APC 3 5 m 2 required Adapter Type N m to Type N m Adapter Type N m to APC 3 5 3 required Adapter Type N m to SMA m Additional Equipment for 75 Q Input Power sensor 75 Q Adapter Type N m to BNC m 75 Q Adapter mechanical Type N m 50 to Type N f 75 Q Procedure 1 Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor combination in log mode power reads out in dBm as described in the power meter operation manual 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 51 with port 1 of the 290 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 33 Gain Compression Agilent E4401B E4402B E4403B and E4411B directional bridge connected to the power sensor 75 Q Input only Use the 75 Q power sensor with the mechanical adapter The power measured at the output of the 50 Q directional bridge by the 75 Q power sensor is the equivalent power seen by the 75 Q analyzer Figure 2 51 Gain Compression Test Setup SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR SPECTRUM ANALYZER 10 MHz Reference Output i HD00 D D 00000 D D D D POWER DIRECTIONAL BRIDGE D000 DO
582. weeps 3 Press Peak Search or Search and record the marker amplitude noise Chapter 2 73 Table 2 11 Performance Verification Tests 8 Noise Sidebands Wide Offsets Agilent E4402B E4404B E4405B and E4407B reading in Table 2 11 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 10 MHz 4 In Table 2 11 record the more positive values either Upper Noise Sideband Level or Lower Noise Sideband Level at the four offset frequencies and record them in the table as the Worst Case offsets Record these Worst Case offset values in the performance verification test record in locations 1 2 3 and 4 respectively Noise Sidebands Worksheet Noise Sideband Amplitude Offset Upper Lower Worst Test kHz dBc Hz dBc Hz dBe Hz Record Entry 100 kHz 1 1 MHz 2 5 MHz 3 10 MHz 4 74 Chapter 2 Figure 2 9 Performance Verification Tests 9 System Related Sidebands 9 System Related Sidebands A 500 MHz CW signal is applied to the input of the analyzer The marker functions are used to measure the amplitude of the carrier and the amplitude of any system related sidebands more than 30 kHz away from the carrier System related sidebands are any internally generated sidebands related to the line power supply or local oscillator There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator Cable Type N 152 cm 60 in Additional E
583. which is set to external mixing mode in A band 26 5 GHz to 40 GHz Amplitude corrections are set to 0 dB The amplitude is measured by the analyzer and then recorded The difference between the two measurements is the IF INPUT accuracy The related adjustment procedure for this performance test is TF INPUT Correction Equipment Required Synthesized sweeper Power meter Low power power sensor 30 dB reference attenuator Cable APC 3 5 Cable BNC Adapter type N m to APC 3 5 f not required for Option BAB Adapter APC 3 5 to APC 3 5 two required for Option BAB Adapter type N f to APC 3 5 f 390 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 53 IF INPUT Accuracy Option AYZ only Figure 2 73 IF INPUT Accuracy Test Setup BNC Cable 10 MHz Reference 10 MHz Input Ref Out SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER SPECTRUM ANALYZER oo D D ep D000 D000 wi76b Procedure Determining the IF Centering Error 1 Preset the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows CW321 4 MHz POWER LEVEL 30 dBm RFOn 2 Connect the synthesized sweeper output to the analyzer 50 Q Input connector The analyzer provides the frequency reference for the synthesized sweeper 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys System Alignments Auto Align Off FREQUENCY 321 4 MHz SPAN 5 kHz AMPLITUDE 30 dBm BW A
584. wi722a NOTE Complete this step only if more than 24 hours have elapsed since performing a front panel calibration of the microwave analyzer The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least 5 minutes before proceeding Complete a front panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by performing the following steps a Preset the microwave analyzer Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Q Input Press CAL REALIGN LO amp IF Set FREQUENCY 300 MHz Set SPAN 20 MHz io a p Set AMPLITUDE 10 dBm Press PEAK SEARCH Press CAL REF LVL ADJ and use the ff arrows to adjust the DAC value to a marker amplitude reading of 10 dBm Press STORE REF LVL i Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and 50 Q Input G tw mh o 2 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 3 Set the analyzer under test by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 10 MHz SPAN Zero Span Chapter 2 361 NOTE Performance Verification Tests 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B Option 1DN BW Avg 10 kHz System Alignments Auto Align Off Marker Source Amplitude On Source Tracking Peak Wait for the Peaking message to appear Source Amplitude On 2 dBm Single 4 Set the microwave analyzer controls as follows FREQUENCY 9 kHz FREQUENCY CF STEP 9
585. y 0 1 2 3 Chapter 2 171 Performance Verification Tests 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B 23 Frequency Response Agilent E4402B and E4403B This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of frequency To measure frequencies of 100 kHz and greater the output of a source is fed through a power splitter to a power sensor and the analyzer A function generator is used as the source from 100 kHz to 10 MHz and a synthesized sweeper at 10 MHz and greater To measure frequencies below 100 kHz a DVM with a 50 Q load replaces the power sensor For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized using a reference sensor connected to one power splitter output port The other power splitter output port connects to the buried sensor it is not removed from the power splitter Once the characterization is done the reference sensor is removed and replaced by the analyzer Measurements are made at the same frequencies used in the characterization The analyzer marker amplitude measurements are corrected using the characterization data to determine the absolute flatness error and the flatness error relative to 50 MHz This procedure does not test frequency response with the optional preamplifier Option 1DS turned on If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DS also perform the Frequency Response Preamp On procedure Analyzers with Option UKB are te
586. y 42 Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier N Accuracy 44 Tracking Generator Level Flatness N 46 Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs N 48 Tracking Generator Non Harmonic Spurious Outputs N 49 Tracking Generator L O Feedthrough N 50 Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy N 51 Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error 54 Comms Frequency Response 55 This test has been deleted 18 Chapter 1 Calibrating Calibration Cycle Table 1 5 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Tests Calibration for Instrument Option Performance Test Name s Z M Ne Q f a 9 CZ 5151555183 3 56 This test has been deleted 57 This test has been deleted 58 GSM Phase and Frequency Error k 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH N a Perform these tests on all E4405B analyzers b Perform this test only if the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1D5 c Perform this test only on instruments having Option BAH GSM Measurement Personality 19 Chapter 1 Table 1 6 Calibrating Calibration Cycle Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Tests Performance Test Name Calibration for Instrument Option Std Z A m 1DS 1D5 1D6 s lt AYZ BAC BAH B7E ND 11 12 13 15 16 18 20 21 24 27 29 32 34 38 39 40
587. y Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B 20 Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Agilent E4402B E4403B E4404B E4405B E4407B and E4408B This test measures the absolute amplitude of the analyzer at 50 MHz A synthesized signal generator and attenuators are used as the signal source to the analyzer A power meter is used to measure this signal source with the attenuators set to 0 dB The value measured is recorded as the source amplitude The attenuators are used to adjust the signal levels applied to the analyzer from the initial signal amplitude set with the power meter and 50 dBm The amplitude measured by the analyzer is compared to the actual signal level and the amplitude error is calculated There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test Equipment Required Synthesized signal generator 10 dB step attenuator 1 dB step attenuator Attenuator interconnection kit Attenuator driver if programmable step attenuators are used 6 dB fixed attenuator 2 required Power meter RF power sensor Cable Type N 62 cm 24 in m 2 required Cable BNC Adapter Type N f to Type N f Additional Equipment for Option BAB Adapter Type N f to APC 3 5 f Procedure Measuring 0 dBm Reference Level 1 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed 2 Connect a BNC cable from AMPTD REF OUT to the 50 Q Input connector using a Type N m to B
588. z measured in 1 kHz RBW 1 Perform the following steps to set up the equipment Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows FREQUENCY 1000 MHz AMPLITUDE 0 dBm 50 Q Input only AMPLITUDE 6 dBm 75 Q Input only AM OFF FM OFF 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2 7 3 Press Preset on the analyzer Press the Factory Preset softkey if it is displayed Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys FREQUENCY 1 GHz SPAN 10 MHz AMPLITUDE Attenuation 10 dB Man 4 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the carrier amplitude Peak Search or Search FREQUENCY Signal Track On SPAN 50 kHz BW Avg 1 kHz Video BW 30 Hz Man FREQUENCY Signal Track Off 64 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 7 Noise Sidebands Det Demod Detector Sample Sweep Sweep Time 5 sec Single Wait for the completion of a sweep then press Peak Search or Search 5 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 10 kHz Marker Delta More Function Marker Noise or Noise AMPLITUDE 10 dBm FREQUENCY CF Step 10 kHz Center Freq T SPAN Zero Span Single Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 10 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 10 kHz 6 Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband level at 10 kHz FREQUENCY Center Freq J Single Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2 10 as the Lower Sideban
589. z Low Pass Cutoff Frequency 1 GHz 0955 0487 P Filter Rejection at gt 2 GHz gt 60 dB Chapter 1 29 Calibrating Before You Start Table 1 10 Recommended Accessories Equi E Critical Specifications for Accessory Recommended a bai cas Substitution HP Agilent Model Uso 1 8 GHz Low Pass Cutoff Frequency 1 8 GHz 0955 0491 P Filter for Rejection at gt 3 GHz gt 45 dB 2 required 4404 5 7 8B 4 4 GHz Low Pass Cutoff Frequency 4 4 GHz 9135 0005 or P Filter for Rejection at gt 5 5 GHz gt 42 dB 360D E4404 5 7 8B 2 required a P Performance Test A Adjustment T Troubleshooting 30 Chapter 1 Calibrating Before You Start Table 1 11 Recommended Adapters Recommended Critical Specifications for Adapter Substitution HP Agilent Use Model BNC m to BNC m 1250 0216 PT BNC tee f m f 1250 0781 A T Type N f to APC 3 5 f 1250 1745 PAT Type N f to BNC m 1250 1477 PT Type N f to BNC m 75 Q 2 required for Option 1DQ 1250 1534 P A T 1 required for Option 1DP Type N m to BNC f 4 required 1250 1476 PAT Type N m to BNC m 2 required 1250 1473 PT Type N m to BNC m 75 Q Option 1DP 1250 1533 PAT Type N m to Type N m 1250 1472 PT Type N m to Type N m 1250 1475 PA T Type N f to Type N f 75 Q Option 1DP 1250 1529 P A T Type N H 75 Q to Type N m 50 Q Option 1DP 1250 0597 PAT Type N m
590. zer reference level as indicated Set the analyzer input attenuation as indicated Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish Chapter 2 Performance Verification Tests 59 Comms Absolute Power Accuracy Options BAC or BAH L Press Peak Search or Search The marker can still make a valid measurement even though the signal may be slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting g Record the marker Mkr1 amplitude value as the Measured Amplitude in Table 2 132 h Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptdo gp ActualTotalAtten RefAttengyp 40dB T Table 2 132 has two Amplitude Accuracy entries for each nominal input amplitude setting For each of the nominal input amplitude setting pairs in Table 2 132 record the worst of the two Amplitude Accuracy values in Table 2 133 and Table 2 134 as the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy for the same Nominal Input Amplitude setting Copy into Table 2 133 and Table 2 134 the peak to peak frequency response error for the appropriate input attenuation setting from the Comms Frequency Response Performance Test for both the 800 MHz to 1 GHz Cellular Band and the 1 7 GHz to 2 GHz PCS Band measured in a 10 kHz resolution bandwidth with the preamplifier on For each Nominal Input Amplitude setting listed in Table 2 133 add the values for the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy Column 2 the peak to peak r

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