Agilent Technologies E4440A manuel d'utilisation

Getting Started Guide PSA Series Spectrum Analyzers This manual provides documentat ion for the following instruments: E4440A (3 Hz - 26.5 GHz) E4443A (3 Hz - 6.7 GHz) E4445A (3 Hz - 13.2 GHz) E4446A (3 Hz - 44 GHz) E4447A (3 Hz - 42.98 GHz) E4448A (3 Hz - 50 GHz) Manufacturing Part Number: E4440-90284 Supersedes: E4440-90274 Printed in USA March 2[...]

2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent T echnologies 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 T echnologies shall not be liable fo r errors contained herei[...]

Contents 3 T able of Contents 1. Installation and Setup Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power Requirem ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 T urning on t[...]

4 Contents T able of Contents[...]

5 Installat ion and Setup 1 Installation and Setup[...]

6 Chapter 1 Installation and Setu p Installatio n and Setu p This chapter provides the following information that you may need when you first receive your spectrum analyzer: • “Initial Inspection” on page 7 • “Power Requirements” on page 9 • “T urning on the Analyzer for the First T ime” on page 13 • “Printer Setup and Operati[...]

Chapter 1 7 Installation and Setup Initial Inspecti on Installat ion and Setup Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container and th e cushioning material for signs of stress. Retain the shipping materials for future use, as you may wish to ship the analyzer to another lo cation or to Agilent T echnologi es for service. V erify that the contents[...]

8 Chapter 1 Installation and Setu p Initial Inspecti on Installatio n and Setu p NO TE If you purch ased one or more optional measure ment personalities, the related guides for the options yo u ordered are included. Service documentation is not included in the standard documentation set. See “Options” on page 65 for information on ordering. If [...]

Chapter 1 9 Installation and Setup P o wer Requirements Installat ion and Setup Power Requirements The only physical install ation of yo ur Agilent spectrum analyzer is a connection to a power source. Line voltage does not need to be selected. This analyzer does not contain customer serviceable fuses. WA R N I N G Failure to ground the analyzer pro[...]

10 Chapter 1 Installation and Setu p P ower Requirements Installatio n and Setu p AC Power Cord The analyzer is equipped with a thre e-wire power cord, in accordance with international safety standar ds. This cable grounds the analyzer cabinet when connected to an appro priate power line outlet. The cable appropriate to the original shipping l ocat[...]

Chapter 1 11 Installation and Setup P o wer Requirements Installat ion and Setup T able 1-2 AC Power Cords[...]

12 Chapter 1 Installation and Setu p P ower Requirements Installatio n and Setu p Battery Information The analyzer uses a Lithium Polyca rbon Monofloride battery to power the analyzer clock. The batter y is located on the CPU b oard. Y ou can order the service docume ntation for Agilent spectrum analyzers through your Agilent Sales and Se rvice off[...]

Chapter 1 13 Installation and Setup T u rning on th e Analyzer for the First Time Installat ion and Setup T urning on the Analyzer for the First T ime ❏ Plug in the power cord. WA R N I N G If this product is to be energized via an external auto transformer for voltage reduction, make sure that its common terminal is connected to a neutral (earth[...]

14 Chapter 1 Installation and Setu p T urning on the Analyzer f or the Fir st Time Installatio n and Setu p ❏ If using LAN, set the IP address of the analyzer to an appropriate number for your network; one that the network recognizes, but that is not yet in use. (Consu lt your l ocal IT group): — Press System , Config I/O , and note the IP addr[...]

Chapter 1 15 Installation and Setup T u rning on th e Analyzer for the First Time Installat ion and Setup procedure (on the Agilent W eb site ) to reinstall the fi rmware and completely reconfigure your instru ment. Refer to “Managing Security” in Chapter 4 of the “User ’ s and Pr ogrammer ’ s Reference, V olume 1.” When you are totally[...]

16 Chapter 1 Installation and Setu p Firmware Re vision Installatio n and Setu p Firmware Revision T o view the firmware revision of your analyzer , press System , More , Show System . If you call Agilent T echnologies regarding your analyzer , it is helpful to have this revision and the analyzer serial number available. TIP Y ou can get aut omatic[...]

Chapter 1 17 Installation and Setup Running Internal Alignments Installat ion and Setup Running Internal Alignments Each time the analyzer is powe red on, the internal alignme nt routine runs automatically . The analyzer was shipped from the factory with the Alignments mode set to Auto. This setting enables the alignment routine to run automaticall[...]

18 Chapter 1 Installation and Setu p Printer Setup and Operati on Installatio n and Setu p Printer Setup and Operation A printer can be connected to your an alyzer if it is equipped with an external I/O inter face. Supported printers accept Hewlett-Packard Printer Control Language Level 3 (P CL3) or 5 (PCL5). Refer to the documentation or specifica[...]

Chapter 1 19 Installation and Setup Printer Setup and Ope ration Installat ion and Setup HP Professional Series 2500CM PCL3 yes Printer Models Language Ty p e Color Capable[...]

20 Chapter 1 Installation and Setu p Printer Setup and Operati on Installatio n and Setu p Inter connection and Setup 1. T urn off the printer and the analyzer . 2. Using an IEEE 1284 complia nt parallel printer cable, connect the printer to the analyzer parallel I/O int erface connector on the rear panel (see “Rear -Panel Features” on page 29)[...]

Chapter 1 21 Installation and Setup Prot ecting Against Electr osta tic Dischar ge Installat ion and Setup Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic dischar ge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components (the possibility of unsee n damage caused by ESD is present whenever components are transported, stored, or used). T est Equi[...]

22 Chapter 1 Installation and Setu p Safety Information Installatio n and Setu p Safety Information WA R N I N G This is a Safety Class 1 Produc t (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall be inserted only in a so cket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the pr[...]

23 Front and Rear P anel Feature s 2 Front and Rear Panel Features This chapter give s you an overview of the front an d rear panels of your analyzer . For details on analyzer keys and remote programming, re fer to the User ’ s and Programmer ’ s Refere nce. For connector specifications (including input/output le vels), see the Specifications g[...]

24 Chapter 2 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Front P anel Overview Front and Rear P anel Features Front Panel Overview This section provides information on the analyzer ’ s front panel, including: • Front Panel Connectors and Keys, see belo w • “Display Annota tions” on page 26 Front-Panel Connectors and Keys Item Description # Name 1 AU[...]

Chapter 2 25 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Front P anel Overview Front and Rear P anel Feature s 7 System Keys Access features us ed with all analyzer modes and affect the state of the entire spectrum analyzer . 8 V ol. Control/ Earphones Not currently implemented. 9 PROBE PWR Supplies power for external high frequency probes and accessories (se[...]

26 Chapter 2 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Front P anel Overview Front and Rear P anel Features Display Annotations Ite m Description Associated Function Keys 1 Detector type 1 Det/Demod, Dete ctor 2 Reference level Amplitude, Re f Level 3 Active function block Refer to the de scription of the activated function. 4 Screen title Display , Title 5[...]

Chapter 2 27 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Front P anel Overview Front and Rear P anel Feature s 1 1 Data invalid indicat or Asterisk ( * ) means some or all tr ace data may not match annotation due to possible analyzer settin g changes. 12 Status message area Displays status messages (see “T ypes of Spectrum Analyzer Messages” on page 77). [...]

28 Chapter 2 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Front P anel Overview Front and Rear P anel Features 29 Phase noise optimization a A uto Couple, PhNoise Opt Phase noise can be optimized for: f<50k : frequencies less than 50 kHz from carrier . f>50k : frequencies greater than 50 kHz from carrier . FTun : LO for fast tuning. 30 Sweep type a Sweep[...]

Chapter 2 29 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Rear- P anel Feat ures Front and Rear P anel Feature s Rear -Panel Features Item Description # Name 1 NOISE SOURCE DRIVE OUT +28 V (PULSED) Provides 28 V to drive a noise source. Used on Option 219 Noise Figure personality . 2 PRESEL TUNE OUT Outputs tuni ng voltage for preselected harmonic mixer . 3 10[...]

30 Chapter 2 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Rear- P anel Features Front and Rear P anel Features 11 KYBD Enables connection of an ex ternal PS-2 keyboard us ing a 6-pin mini-DIN connector . Always turn off power before plugging in keyboard. This feature not fully impl ement ed. Currently used only for firmware upg rades. 12 Line po wer input The [...]

Chapter 2 31 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Ke y Overvie w Front and Rear P anel Feature s Key Overview The keys labeled FREQUENCY Channel , System , and Marker are all examples of front-panel keys. The fro nt-panel keys are dark gray , light gray , green, or white in color . Front-panel keys that are white perform an immediate action rather than[...]

32 Chapter 2 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Ke y Overvi ew Front and Rear P anel Features In other key menus, one key label will always be highlighted to show which key has been selected but the menu is immedi ately exited when a selection is made. For example, when you press the Orientation key (on the Print Setup menu), it will bring up its own[...]

Chapter 2 33 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Front an d Rear P anel Symbols Front and Rear P anel Feature s Front and Rear Panel Symbols This symbol is used to in dicate power ON (green LED). This symbol is used to indicate power ST ANDBY mode (yellow LED). This symbol is used to in dicate the ON position of the power button. This symbol is used t[...]

34 Chapter 2 F ront and Rear P anel F eatures Front and Rear P anel Symbols Front and Rear P anel Features more information.[...]

35 Making a Basic Mea surement 3 Making a Basic Measurement This chapter provides informati on on basic analyzer operation. For more information on ma king measuremen ts, see the measurement guide for your analyzer .[...]

36 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Making a Basic Meas urement This chapter is divided into the followin g sections: • “Using the Front Panel” on page 37 • “Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer” on page 39 • “V iewing a Signal” on page 40 CA UTION Ensure that the total power of all signals at the analyzer RF input does not exceed[...]

Chapter 3 37 Making a Basic Measurement Using the Fr ont P anel Making a Basic Mea surement Using the Front Panel Entering Data When setting measurement paramet ers, there are several ways to enter or modify the value of the active function: Using Menu Keys Menu Keys (which appear along the ri ght side of the display) provide access to many analyze[...]

38 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Using the Fr ont P anel Making a Basic Meas urement The default for softkeys with an automatic ( Au t o ) or manual ( Man ) choice is automatic. After you enter a value, the selection changes to man ual. Y ou can also press the softkey twice to change to manual. 10.00 dB Au t o M a n Attenuation[...]

Chapter 3 39 Making a Basic Measurement Presetting the Spec trum Analyzer Making a Basic Mea surement Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer Preset provides a known starting point for making measurements. The analyzer has three types of preset: Fact ory Preset Restores the analyzer to its factory-defined state . User Preset Restores the analyzer to a use[...]

40 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Making a Basic Meas urement V iewing a Signal 1. Press Preset . If the sof tkeys Fact ory Preset and User Preset appear , select Fact ory Preset . 2. Press System , Reference , then note the 10 MHz Out setting. If Off is active (underlined), press the softkey to toggle the reference on. 3. Co[...]

Chapter 3 41 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Making a Basic Mea surement Figure 3-1 10 MHz Internal Reference Signal and Associated Spectrum Setting Frequency Sp an 6. Set the frequency span to 50 MHz: Press SP AN , 5 , 0 , MHz . This displays the signal as shown in Figure 3-2 . 10 MHz Peak[...]

42 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Making a Basic Meas urement Figure 3-2 Span Changed to 50 MHz Reading Frequency & Amplitude 7. Place a marker (labeled 1 ) on the 10 MHz peak, as shown in Figure 3-3 . Press P eak Sear ch . Note that the frequency and amplitud e of the marker appear both in the active function blo ck, and[...]

Chapter 3 43 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Making a Basic Mea surement Figure 3-3 A Marker on the 10 MHz Peak Figure 3-4 Relationship Betwee n Frequency and Amplitude Marker Annotati on Active f unction bloc k[...]

44 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Making a Basic Meas urement Impr oving F requency Accura cy 10. While not all of the zeros following the decimal in the active function block are significant, the numbers after the decima l in the marker annotation (upper- right corner of screen) are significant. T o increase the accuracy of [...]

Chapter 3 45 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Making a Basic Mea surement User Preset ), or a file (see “Saving a File” on page 53). Figure 3-5 Increasing Marker Frequency Accuracy F requency Count increases accuracy[...]

46 Chapter 3 Making a Basic Measurement Viewing a Signal Making a Basic Meas urement Figure 3-6 Using Marker Counter[...]

47 t Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files 4 V iewing Catalogs and Saving Files[...]

48 Chapter 4 Viewi ng Catalogs and Sa ving Files Viewing Catalog s and Saving Files The analyzer stores and retrieves data similarly to the way that a personal computer (PC) does: both have internal storage and a floppy disk drive. While a PC has an internal drive , the analyzer ’ s internal storage is nonvolatile (flash) memory , which acts as a[...]

Chapter 4 49 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions t Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions This chapter describes how to us e the functions located under the front-panel File key . Data storage and retrie val are h andled similarly to that of personal computers (PCs). Like PCs, these analyzers include an internal st[...]

50 Chapter 4 Viewi ng Catalogs and Sa ving Files File Menu Functions Viewing Catalog s and Saving Files Press File , Catalog to bring up a screen display as shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Catalog Menu NO TE Use the front-pane l Step Ke ys or Knob and the Dir Up or Dir Select keys to move up and down within the directory information box. 1. The ent[...]

Chapter 4 51 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions t Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files on the drive, directory name , or filename. b. Type: column displays the extension of the filename, for example, .STA or .TRC . Directories are displayed as DIR and drives have nothing listed under Type: . They are only designated by the Name: co[...]

52 Chapter 4 Viewi ng Catalogs and Sa ving Files File Menu Functions Viewing Catalog s and Saving Files Creating Di rectory appears on the screen. Then the status bar displays: Directory C:S TART created . 5. To m a k e a s u b - d i r e c t o r y , scroll down to the START directory you just created and press Dir Select . The Path: field should n[...]

Chapter 4 53 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a Fi le t Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a File Y ou can save files (setups, stat es, traces, limits, cor rections, measurement results, or screens) to a floppy disk (A:), or the internal drive (C:). In this example you will save a tr ace to the i nternal C: drive. NO TE T race file[...]

54 Chapter 4 Viewi ng Catalogs and Sa ving Files Saving a Fi le Viewing Catalog s and Saving Files Figure 4-2 V iewing T race 1 6. Activate t race 2 and put it in to minimum hold by pressing T race (2 ) , Min Hold . Y our analyzer display should look similar to Figure 4-4. Figure 4-3 V iewing T races 1 and 2 7. Activate trace 3 by pressing T race ([...]

Chapter 4 55 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a Fi le t Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Figure 4-4 V iewing T races 1, 2, and 3 Step 2. Save the file 1. T o access the Save menu, press, File , Save . 2. Select the type of file you want to save. In this example you are saving a trace; press Ty p e , Tr a c e . NO TE T race files are not b[...]

56 Chapter 4 Viewi ng Catalogs and Sa ving Files Saving a Fi le Viewing Catalog s and Saving Files NO TE Y ou need to use a filename that does not already exist in the current directory . The filename is limited to eight characters, alpha (A-Z) or numeric (0-9) in any combination. The analyzer wil l not allow you to overwrite an existing file. If y[...]

Chapter 4 57 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a Fi le t Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Loading a file 1. Reset the analyzer by pressing Pr eset , F actory Preset (if present). 2. T o access the Load menu, press File , Load . 3. Select the type of file you want to load (setup, state, trace, limits, or corrections). In this example yo u a[...]

58 Chapter 4 Viewi ng Catalogs and Sa ving Files Saving a Fi le Viewing Catalog s and Saving Files NO TE Y ou should notice that the trace you saved, in this example trace 3, is loaded to trace 2. If you wish to verify this condition, remove the signal input. Press Input/Output , Input P or t , Amptd Ref (O ff) . Note that when a trace is load ed, [...]

Chapter 4 59 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a Fi le t Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Renaming a File 1. To a c c e s s t h e Rename menu, press File , Rename . 2. Select the type of file you want to rename (setup, state, trace, limits, screens, or corrections). In this example you are renaming a trace file; press Ty p e , Tr a c e . 3[...]

60 Chapter 4 Viewi ng Catalogs and Sa ving Files Saving a Fi le Viewing Catalog s and Saving Files Copying a File 1. T o access the Copy menu, press File , Copy . This menu function brings up 2 directory boxes as described by the From : and To: fields located directly above the boxes. Refer to Figure 4-9. Figure 4-8 Copy Menu 2. Put a formatted flo[...]

Chapter 4 61 Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Saving a Fi le t Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files displays the chosen file; in this exampl e: RENAME.TR C . NO TE Highlighting a filename in the To: directory box has no significance. The file cannot be placed inside another file. 7. Press Copy No w to execute the operation. The messag e: “Copying [...]

62 Chapter 4 Viewi ng Catalogs and Sa ving Files Using the Alpha Editor Viewing Catalog s and Saving Files Using the Alpha Editor The Alpha Editor e nables you to selec t letters to enter a name for a file or directo ry ( File , Rename , for example). 1. Use the More keys to display the softkey that lists the character you want. Each softkey has se[...]

63 Options and Ac cessories 5 Options and Accessories This chapter lists option s and accessories available for your analyzer .[...]

64 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Ordering Opt ions and Accessor ies Options and Acces sories Ordering Options and Accessories Options and accessories help you configure the analyzer for your specific applications, and enable you to use the analyzer . Options (see page 65 ) Unless specified otherwise, all opti ons are av ailable wh en you order [...]

Chapter 5 65 Options and Acce ssories Options Options and Ac cessories Options Option Number Name Description 0B0 Manual Set on CD-ROM Only The documentation CD-ROM co ntains the standard documentation set as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search. 0B1 Additional Manual Set An additional set of the standard documentation shipped with the analyzer[...]

66 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Options Options and Acces sories 11 7 Secure Memory Erase Provides the ability to quickly and easily perform a security erase, deleting all user-store d data, without affecting the useability of the analyzer . Option 1 17 cannot be inst alled if Option 1 15 is instal led. 122 (E4440A, 43A, & 45A only) 80 MHz[...]

Chapter 5 67 Options and Acce ssories Options Options and Ac cessories 204 1xEV -DO Measurement Personality Provides 1xEV transmitter measurements: channel power ACPR intermodulation spectrum emission mask occupied BW code domain power (pilot) EVM (pilot) QPSK EVM power statistics CCDF Requires Option B7J hardware. 210 HSDP A/HSUP A Measurement Per[...]

68 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Options Options and Acces sories 233 Measuring Receiver Personality and PC software This option allows you to use your PSA and an Agilent power meter as a measuring receiver system through the PSA user interface (UI). It also provides PC software, as an extension of the built-in measuring receiver personality , [...]

Chapter 5 69 Options and Acce ssories Options Options and Ac cessories B78 cdma2000 Measurement Personality Provides cdma2000 trans mitter measurements: channel power ACPR intermodulation spectrum emission mask occupied BW code domain power modulation accuracy (composite rho) QPSK EVM power statistics CCDF Requires Option B7J hardware. B7J Digital [...]

70 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Options Options and Acces sories UK6 Commercial Calibration with T e st Data 1 Provides the factory calibration test data and the standard commercial calibration certificate at initial shipment. R-51-001-3 C 3-Y ear W arranty Service Support 1 1-year return-to-Agilent warranty extended to 3 year s of warranty se[...]

Chapter 5 71 Options and Acce ssories Accessories Options and Ac cessories Accessories A number of accessories are available from Agil ent T echnologies to help you configure your analyzer for your specific applications. They can be ordered throug h your local Agi lent Sales and Service Offic e and are listed below . 50 Ohm Load The Agilent 909 ser[...]

72 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Accessories Options and Acces sories Broadband Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers Preamplifiers and power amplifiers can be used with your spectrum analyzer to enhance measurements of very low-level signals. • The Agilent 8447D pre amplifier provides a minimum of 25 dB gain from 100 kHz to 1.3 GHz. • The Agi[...]

Chapter 5 73 Options and Acce ssories Accessories Options and Ac cessories HP/Agilent 1 1974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers 1 1974 Series preselected millimeter mi xers are available to extend the frequency range of analyzers with Op tion A YZ (externa l mixing) up to 75 GHz. Preselection reduces mixer overload from bro adband signals, reduce[...]

74 Chapter 5 Options and Accessories Accessories Options and Acces sories RF Bridges The Agilent 86205A 50 Ω RF bridge and 86207A 75 Ω RF bridge can be used with the ESA series to make reflection measurements using an analyzer wi th tracking generator Opti on 1DN or 1DQ or with an external signal generato r . The Agilent 862 05A 50 Ω RF bridg[...]

75 In Case of Difficult y 6 In Case of Difficulty This chapter includes information on how to chec k for a problem w ith your Agilent T echnologies spectrum analyzer , and how to return it for service. If you experience a pro blem or would like additional information about your analyzer , Agilent T echnologies’ worldwide organization i s ready to[...]

76 Chapter 6 In Case of Diffic ulty In Case of Difficulty provide the support you need. Before calling Agilent T echnologies, however (or returning an analyzer for service), perform the quick checks listed in “Check the Basics” on page 78 . This check may eliminate the problem. If a problem persists, you may choose to: • Repair the analyzer y[...]

Chapter 6 77 In Case of Difficulty T ypes of Spectrum Anal yzer Messa ges In Case of Difficult y T ypes of Spectrum Analyzer Messages The analyzer can generate various messages that appear on the display during operation. For a complete list of spectrum anal yzer messages, see the Instrument Messages and Functional T ests manua l. The foll owing ta[...]

78 Chapter 6 In Case of Diffic ulty Befor e Calling Agilent T echnologies In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent T echnologies Check the Basics ❏ Is there power at th e receptacle? ❏ Make sure there is no disk in the front-pane l disk drive. ❏ Is the analyzer turned on? Check to s ee if the green LED above the power switch is on. Also, [...]

Chapter 6 79 In Case of Difficulty Before Calling Agilent T echnologies In Case of Difficult y ❏ Perform an Alignment. Press System , Alignments , Align Now , All . ❏ If the previously performed alignm ents did not resolve the problem, press System , Alignments , Restore Align Defaults . Then press System , Alignments , Align All Now . ❏ Is t[...]

80 Chapter 6 In Case of Diffic ulty Befor e Calling Agilent T echnologies In Case of Difficulty Read the W arranty The warranty for your analyzer is in the front of your Specifications Guide. 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[...]

Chapter 6 81 In Case of Difficulty Returning an Anal yzer f or Service In Case of Difficult y Returning an Analyzer for Service Service T ag When you are returning an analyzer to Agilent T echnologies for service, fill out and attach one of the blue service tags provid ed at the end of this chapter . Please be as specific as possibl e about the pro[...]

82 Chapter 6 In Case of Diffic ulty Returning an Analyzer for Service In Case of Difficulty 5. Surround the equipment with three to four inches of packing material and prevent the equipment from moving in the c arton. If packing foam is not available, the best alternative is S.D.-240 Air Cap™ from Sealed Air Corporat ion (Hayward, California, 945[...]

Index 83 Index Numerics 10 MHz reference, turning on 40 50 ohm load 71 , 74 50 ohm RF bridge 74 50 ohm/75 ohm mi nimum loss pad 71 75 ohm RF bridge 74 A AC probe 71 Accessories 71 accessories 50 ohm directional bridge 74 50 ohm load 71 50 ohm short/load 74 50 ohm/75 ohm minim um loss pad 71 AC probe 71 broadband preamplifiers 72 GPIB cable 72 harmo[...]

84 Index Index O options not in instrument memory 14 overview , keys and key menus 31 P packaging 81 parallel interface connector 30 PC connecti vity 7 personality options not in instrument 14 power amplifiers 72 power splitters 73 preamplifiers 72 preset factory 39 types 39 user , creating 39 printer setup 18 probes AC and DC 71 product informatio[...]