HP (Hewlett-Packard) 8360 manual

HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers (Including Options 001, 003, 004, 006, and 008) User’s Handbook SERIAL NUMBERS This manual applies directly to any synthesized sweeper with serial number prefix combinations. You may have to modify this manual so that it applies directly to your instrument version. Refer to the “Instrument History” chapter.[...]

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General Safety Considerations WARNING l No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers. n For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only with same type and rating (F 5A/25OV). The use of other fuses or material is prohibited. n This is a Safety Cla[...]

CAUTION H Before switching on this instrument, make sure that the line voltage selector switch is set to the voltage of the power supply and the correct fuse is installed. n Always use the three-prong ac power cord supplied with this instrument. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause instrument damage. n Before [...]

PREFACE This manual provides user information for the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers. Instruments Covered This manual applies to instruments having a serial number prefix By This Manual listed on the title page (behind the “Documentation Map” tab). Some changes may have to be made to this manual so that it applies directly to each instrume[...]

User’s Handbook Tabs divide the major chapters of this manual. The contents of each Organization chapter is listed in the “Table of Contents.” HP 8360 Series Documentation Documentation Map For a pictorial representation of the HP 8360 series documentation, see the “Documentation Map” at the front of this manual. Ordering Manual A manual [...]

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Contents 1. GETTING STARTED What Is In This Chapter ............ How To Use This Chapter ............ Equipment Used In Examples ......... Introducing the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers Display Area .................. Entry Area .................. CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep . . CW Operation ................. Start/Stop Frequen[...]

Peakin g .................. Tracking ................. ALC Bandwidth Selectio n ............ Using Step Sweep ............... Creating and Using a Frequency List ....... Using the Security Features ........... Changing the Preset Parameters ......... Getting Started Programmin g .......... HP-IB General Information ........... Interconnecting Cable[...]

Reading Instrument Errors . . . . . . . . . . Example Programs .............. Example Program ............. Description ............... Program Listing ............. Program Comments ........... Details of Commands and Responses ....... In This Subsection .............. Program Message Syntax ........... Subsystem Command Syntax ........ Common Com[...]

2. A. Programming the Trigger System ......... In This Subsection .............. Generalized Trigger Model ........... Overview ................. Details of Trigger States ........... Inside the Idle State ........... Inside the Initiate State .......... Inside Event Detection States ....... Inside the Sequence Operation State .... Common Trigger C[...]

hM Type 100%fV ................ A-19 ANALYZER STATUS REGISTER ........ A-19 ArrowKeys .................. A-21 (ASSIGN) .- . . . . Auto Fill Incr . Auto Fill %Pts . Auto Fill Start Auto Fill Stop . Auto Track . . . B. Blank Disp . . C. [CENTER). . . . Center=Marker Clear Fault . Clear Memory . Clear Point . CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

E. 8360 Adz-s .................. Enter Cum .................. EnterFreq .................. Enter List Dwell .............. Enter List Freq ............... Enter List Offset .............. ENTRY KEYS ................. [ENTR~~N/OFF] ................. ExtDetCal ................. F. Fault Menu .................. Fault Info 1 ................. Fault Inf[...]

H. I. L. HP-IB Address ................. HP-IB Menu .................. Internal AM Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal AM Rate .............. Internal AM Waveform Noise ......... Internal AM Waveform Ramp .......... Internal AM Waveform Sine .......... Internal AM Waveform Square ......... Internal AM Waveform Triangle ........ Intexnal FM D[...]

M. MI--M2 Sweep .......... : ...... Manual Sweep ................. (MARKER) .................... MarkerMi .................. Marker M2 .................. MarkerM3 .................. Marker M4 .................. MarkerM5 .................. Markers All Off ............... Measure Corx All .............. Measure Corr Current ............ Measure Corr [...]

Printer Adxs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PRIOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming Language Analyzr Programming Language CIIL . . Programming Language SCPI . . P t Trig Menu . . . . . . . . . Pulse Delay Normal . . . . . Pulse Delay Txig'd . . . . . Pulse Menu . . . . . . . . . . Pulse Menu . . . . . . . . . . Pulse OnfOffExtrnl . . . [...]

. . . . . . . . . . . ........... ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... . . . . . . . . . . . ........... ........... ........... ........... T. 10 MHz Freq Std Auto ............ 10 MHz Freq Std Exts-nl ........... 10 MHz Freq S[...]

Z. ZeroFreq .................. Wavef ofllt Nenu ................ Zoom ..................... 2a. ERROR MESSAGES Introduction .................. Front Panel Error Messages in Alphabetical Order . SCPI Error Messages in Numerical Order ..... Synthesizer Specific SCPI Error Messages .... Universal SCPI Error Messages ........ Error Messages From -499 T[...]

Contents-l 2 Modulation .................. 2c-10 Pulse .................... 2c-10 AM and Scan ................ 2c-11 FM ..................... 2c-12 Simultaneous Modulations ........... 2c-12 Internal Modulation Generator Option 002 .... 2c-13 AM,FM .................. 2c-13 Pulse .................... 2c-13 Modulation Meter. .............. 2c-13 Gene[...]

3. INSTALLATION Initial Inspection ................ Equipment Supplied .............. Options Available ............... Preparation for Use ............... Power Requirements ............. Line Voltage and Fuse Selection ........ Power Cable ................. Language Selection .............. How to View or Change a Language Selection from the Fron[...]

Test and Measurement System Language . . . Control Interface Intermediate Language . . . Converting from Network Analyzer Language to SCPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status Bytes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 3-23 3-23 3-24 3-24 4. OPERATOR’S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Operator’s C[...]

Figures O-l. Typical Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . l-l. The HP 83620A Synthesized Sweeper . . . . . . 1-2. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-3. Entry Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-4. CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep . l-5. Center Frequency and Span Operation . . . . . l-6. Power Level and Sweep Time Ope[...]

l-37. Inside the Initiate State ............ l-38. Inside an Event Detection State ........ l-39. Inside the Sequence Operation State ...... l-40. The INIT Trigger Configuration ........ 1-41. The TRIG Trigger Configuration ........ l-42. HP 8360 Simplified Trigger Model ....... A-l. ALC System Simplified Block Diagram ..... A-2. Typical External L[...]

Tables l-l. Keys Under Discussion in This Section . . . . . l-2. SWEep Command Table . . . . . . . . . . . l-3. SCPI Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-4. Sample Synthesizer Commands . . . . . . . . . C-l. Pin Description of the Auxiliary Interface . . . . D-l. Mnemonics used to Indicate Status . . . . . . . S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY [...]

1 GETTING STARTED What Is In This Chapter This chapter contains information on how to use the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweeper. The information is separated into three sections. Basic Advanced Programming For the novice user unfamiliar with the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers. This section describes the basic features of the synthesizer. For [...]

How To Use This Chapter To use this chapter effectively, refer to the tabbed section “Menu Maps”. Menu maps can be folded out to be viewed at the same time as the Getting Started information, as illustrated. I ’ 1 Equipment Used In The following table lists the equipment used in the operation Examples examples shown in this chapter. You can s[...]

PACKARD lMENU SELEU Getting Started Basic Introducing the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers The HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers are high performance, broadband frequency synthesizers. PRESET Figure l-l. The HP 83620A Synthesized Sweeper (PRESET) initializes the front panel settings and runs the synthesizer through a brief self-test. In the fo[...]

Display Area SOFTKEYS I ACTIVE ENTRY AND DATA DISPLAY AREA -MESSAGE LINE I SOFTKEY LABEL AREA Figure l-2. Display Active Entry and Data Display Area: This area typically displays the frequency and power information of the current instrument state. When data entry is expected, the synthesizer uses all or part of this area to record the entries. Th[...]

Entry Area All function values are changed via the rotary knob and/or keys of the entry area. ENTRY ENTRY ON ON/OFF LED ARROW KEY’S , ENTRY / ROTARY KNOB TERMINATOR KMS NUMERIC NEGATlVE SIGN/ ENTRY KEYS BACKSPACE Figure l-3. Entry Area The following are active only when the synthesizer expects an input. ( ENTRY ON / OFF ): This key lets you tu[...]

CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep CW Operation CW operation is one of the major functions of the synthesizer, and is easy to do using front panel keys. In CW operation, the synthesizer produces a single, low-noise, synthesized frequency. Try this example: Press(CW)(iJ@(J@@@@(7J@IGHz). Check the active entry area. It indicates: --> cw: [...]

dLETT , ,- ENlRRy K .ARO - INSWMENT STATE SOURCE MODULE INTERFACE SWEEP LED CW Operation cw START STOP Figure 1-4. CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep start/stop Frequency Sweep 1. Press Icw). 2. Enter value. 3. Press terminator key. 1. Press @TiF). 2. Enter value. 3. Press terminator key. 4. Press (FiSj. 5. Enter value. 6. Press terminator[...]

Center Frequency/Span Operation Center frequency/span is another way of establishing swept operation. This is just a different way of defining sweep limits. As an example of center frequency/span operation: Press m(7J IGHz). Press ISPAN) (iJ (GHz). The synthesizer is now sweeping from 3.5 to 4.5 GHz (to view these figures, press either (START) or ([...]

SWEEP LED CENTER SPAN Figure 1-5. Center Frequency and Span Operation Center Frequent y Span Operation 1. Press (jCENTEji). 2. Enter value. 3. Press terminator key. 1. Press m. 2. Enter value. 3. Press terminator key. Getting Started Basic l-9[...]

Power Level and Sweep Time Operation Power Level Operation The synthesizer can produce leveled power for CW, swept frequency, or power sweep operation. The selected power level can range from -20 dBm (-110 dBm for option 001 synthesizers) to +25 dBm. For practice: Press ( POWER LEVEL ) I-] @ @ (dB(mL). The active entry area shows: --> POWER LEVE[...]

. .,WLETT L”pI PACKARO / SWEEP TIME SWEEP LED POWER LEVEL Figure 1-6. Power Level and Sweep Time Operation Power Level Sweep Time Operation Operation 1. Press CPOWER LEVEL). 2. Enter value. 3. Press IdBo). 1. Press &WEEP TtME]. 2. Enter value. 3. Press terminator key. Getting Started Basic l-l 1[...]

Continuous, and Manual Operation Single, Continuous sweep is the operation mode set when the synthesizer is Sweep preset. It simply means that when the synthesizer is performing a swept operation, the sweeps will continuously sweep-retrace-sweep- retrace until a different sweep mode is selected. To choose this sweep mode, press (CONT). To change fr[...]

SWEEP LED SINGLE CONT SWEEP MENU Figure 1-7. Continuous, Single, and Manual Sweep Operation Single Sweep 1. Press (SINGLE). Continuous Sweep 1. Press c-1. Manual Sweep 1. Press SWEEP (MENU). 2. Press Manual Sweep 3. Use the rotary knob to adjust frequency. Getting Started Basic 1-13[...]

Marker Operation The synthesizer has five frequency markers that can be used as fixed frequency “landmarks,” or as variable frequency pointers on a CRT display. To view the marker features of the synthesizer on a CRT, connect the synthesizer as shown in Figure 1-8. Refer to menu map 2, FREQUENCY. Press [PRESET). Press (START) @ @&). Press ([...]

Marker 1 was chosen because it is selected as the delta marker reference. To change reference markers, select Delta Mkr Ref . Select M2 as the reference. Watch the display change to indicate: --> DELTA MKR (3-2) : 1200.000000 MHz You can choose any of the five markers as a reference, but when delta marker is on, if the reference marker has a fre[...]

Saving and Recalling an Instrument State The save/recall registers store and access a previously set instrument state. For example, set the synthesizer to sweep from 3 to 15 GHz at a -10 dB power level, with markers 1 and 2 set at 4.5 and 11.2 GHz. Press [START) (7J (GHz). Press (STOP) (7J (?J (GHz. Press ( POWER LEVEL] I-] (iJ (TJ 0). Press (MARKE[...]

RECALL Figure 1-9. Saving and Recalling an Instrument State Save 1. Setup synthesizer as desired. 2. Press [SAVE. 3. Press a number 1 through 8. Recall 1. Press @EGiIiJ. 2. Press a number 0 through 8. Getting Started Basic l-17[...]

Power Sweep and Power Slope Operation Power Sweep Operation The power sweep function allows the power output to be swept (positive or negative) when the synthesizer is in the CW frequency mode. The power output of the synthesizer determines the maximum leveled power sweep that can be accomplished. For this example refer to the “Menu Map” sectio[...]

Select Power Sweep (asterisk on). Press (SINGLE]. The synthesizer performs a power sweep beginning at -20 dBm and ending at f5 dBm. The power meter indicates +25 dB. Power Slope Operation This function allows for compensation of high frequency system or cable losses by linearly increasing the power output as the frequency increases. For this exampl[...]

SYNTHESIZER POUER IlETER ‘UT Figure l-10. Power Sweep and Power Slope Operation Power Sweep Power Slope 1. Press POWER (jMENU). 1. Press POWER (jj). 2. Select Pouer Saeep . 2. Select Power Slope 3. Enter a value. 3. Enter a value. 4. Press terminator key. 4. Press terminator key. l-20 Getting Started Basic[...]

Advanced Getting Started Advanced This section of Chapter 1 describes the use of many of the unique features of the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers. The format used is similar to the one used on the previous pages. When referred to a menu map number, go to the Menu Map tab and unfold the menu map so that you can view it together with the text. [...]

Paragraph Heading Optimizing Synthesizer Performance continued Advanced Table l-l. Keys Under Discussion in This Section (continued) Keys Auto Track Peak RF Always Peak RF Once Sap Span Cal Once Sap Span Cal Always AM BW Cal Always AM BW Cal Once FullUsr Cal AM On/Off 100%/V AM On/Off IOdB/V Deep AM Using Step Sweep Creating and Using a Frequency L[...]

Externally Leveling the Synthesizer In externally leveled operations, the output power from the synthesizer is detected by an external sensor. The output of this detector is returned to the leveling circuitry, and the output power is automatically adjusted to keep power constant at the point of detection. Leveling with Figure l-11 illustrates a typ[...]

To level externally: 1. Setup the equipment as shown. For this example, the detector/coupler setup is used. 2. Refer to menu map 1. 3. Press (ALC). 4. Select Leveling Point ExtDet . 5. Set the coupling factor. Select Coupling Factor c-) @ @ (dB(m)). Note Power splitters have a coupling factor of 0 dB. Figure 1-12 shows the input power versus output[...]

100 mV 10 mV iii SQUARE LAW ASYMPTOTE 1 mV .l mV DETECTOR INPUT POWER, dBm Figure 1-12. Typical Diode Detector Response at 25°C +20 d6V +lO dBV 0 dBV -10 dBV -20 dBV -30 dBV -40 dBV -50 dBV -60 dBV .-66 dBV -70 dBV -60 dBV Getting Started Advanced l-25[...]

External Leveling Used With the Optional Step Attenuator Some external leveling applications require low output power from the synthesizer. The synthesizer automatically uncouples the attenuator from the ALC system for all external leveling points. Press ( POWER LEVEL ). Note the display. It shows: --> ATTEN 0 dB, POWER LEVEL: 0.00 dBm For examp[...]

Leveling with Power Leveling with a power meter is similar to leveling with a diode Meters detector. Figure 1-13 shows the setup for power meter leveling. SYNTHESIZER POUER HETER Figure 1-13. Leveling with a Power Meter 1. Set up the equipment as shown. Be sure to set the power meter to manual range mode and note the range. 2. Refer to menu map 1. [...]

Leveling with MM-wave Millimeter-wave source module leveling is similar to power meter Source Modules leveling. The following figures illustrate the setups for leveling with a mm-wave source module. SYNTHESIZER Figure 1-14. MM-wave Source Module Leveling High power model synthesizers can externally, level mm-wave source modules to maximum specified[...]

6 RF OUT AORPTER (IF REQUIRED) RF IN 4 0 -0 RF nICROUAVE AWPLIFIER OUT I’ll-LINE SOURCE NODULE Figure 1-15. MM-wave Source Module Leveling Using a Microwave Amplifier 1. Set up the equipment as shown. 2. Refer to menu map 1. 3. Select Leveling Point Module. 4. Select Mdl Lev Menu. 5. Select Module Leveling Pt Auto or Front or Rear, depending on w[...]

Working with Mixers/Reverse Power Effects Note Uncoupled operation applies to Option 001 synthesizers only. Uncoupled operation is useful when working with mixers. Figure 1-16 shows a hypothetical setup where the synthesizer is providing a small signal to a mixer. The synthesizer output is -8 dBm, which in Leveling Node Normal results in ATTEN = 0 [...]

swrNEsl2ER WlTN OPflON Do1 DETECTOR MEASURES -8 dBm MC LEVEL DETECTOR MUISURES -5 dBm REVERSEPOWER RF OUTPUT MIXER ig-y- LO Q LO Ll%EL I = +lO dBm -5dBm IF Figure l-16. Reverse Power Effects, Coupled Operation with -6dBm Output sYNTNEsl2ER WITH OPTlON 001 I MC LEVEL - +2 dBm RF LEVEL _ ATTENUATOR CONTROL ,, Q 10 dB = +lO dBm DETECTOR DETECTOR I -5d[...]

Working with Spectrum Analyzers/Reverse Power Effects Reverse power is a problem with spectrum analyzers that do not have preselection capability. Some analyzers have as much as +5 dBm LO feedthrough coming out of their RF input, at some frequencies. The effects of reverse power are less in the heterodyne band (0.01 to 2.3 GHz) w h ere the power am[...]

Optimizing Synthesizer Performance Creating and Applying The following examples demonstrate the user flatness correction the User Flatness feature: Correction Array 1. Using an HP 437B power meter to automatically enter correction data for a swept 4 to 10 GHz measurement. 2. Manually entering correction data for a stepped (List Mode) measurement. 3[...]

Creating a User Flatness Array Automatically, Example 1 In this example, a flatness array containing correction frequencies from 4 to 10 GHz at 1 GHz intervals is created. An HP 438B power meter controlled by the synthesizer through the interface bus is used to enter the correction data into the flatness array. For this example, refer to menu map 5[...]

Setup Synthesizer Parameters 6. On the synthesizer, press (PRESET). 7. FREQUENCY ISTART) @ LGHz), LSTOP) 0 @ LGHz). 8. (POWER LEVEL) (TJ m. Access User Flatness Correction Menu 9. 10. 11. 12 13 14. Press POWER [MENU). Select Fitness Menu. Select Delete Menu Delete All . This step insures that the flatness array is empty. Press (6%). Leave the delet[...]

Creating a User Flatness Array, Example 2 This example shows how to use the synthesizer and a power meter in manual entry mode. This example also introduces two features of the synthesizer. The softkey Freq Follow simplifies the data entry process and the softkey List Mode sets up a list of arbitrary test frequencies. The frequency follow feature a[...]

Figure 1-19. Creating a User Flatness Array For this example, refer to menu map 5, POWER. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The equipment setup shown in Figure 1-19 assumes that if your setup has an external leveling configuration, the steps necessary to correctly level have been followed. If you have questions about external leveling refer to earlier paragr[...]

Access User Flatness Correction Menu 9. Press POWER (z). Select Fitness Menu. 10. Select Delete Menu Delete All. This step insures that the flatness array is empty. 11. Press (=I. Leave the delete menu and return to the previous soft key menu. 12. Select Copy List This step copies the frequency list into the correction table in sequential order. 13[...]

Swept mm-wave Measurement with Arbitrary Correction Frequencies, Example 3 The focus of this example is to use user flatness correction to obtain flat power at the output of the HP 83550 series mm-wave source modules. In this case we will use non-sequential correction frequencies in a swept 26.5 to 40 GHz measurement with an HP 83554 source module.[...]

Creating SYNTHESIZER HP 4378 POUER flETER SYNTHFSIZER HP ‘l37B POULR NFTFR HICROURVE RNPLIFIER Figure l-20. Arbitrarily Spaced Frequency-Correction Pairs in a Swept mm-wave Environment For this example, refer to menu map 5, POWER. 1. The equipment setup shown in Figure l-20 assumes that you have followed the steps necessary to correctly level the[...]

Note U, V, and W-band power sensors are not available from Hewlett-Packard. For these frequencies use the Anritsu ML83A Power Meter with the MP715-004 (40 to 60 GHz), the MP716A (50 to 75 GHz), or the MP81B (75 to 110 GHz) power sensors. Since the Anritsu model ML83A Power Meter is not capable of internally storing power sensor cal factors, you mus[...]

using (address 13 is assumed). Refer to the menu map 8, System, for the key sequence necessary to reach softkey Meter Adrs . Enable User Flatness Correction 13. When the operation is complete, (a message is displayed) the flatness correction array is ready to be applied to your setup. 14. To save the synthesizer parameters including the correction [...]

Note Scalar Analysis Measurement with User Flatness Corrections, Example 4 The following example demonstrates how to setup a scalar analysis measurement (using an HP 8757 Scalar Network Analyzer) of a 2 to 20 GHz test device such as, an amplifier. User flatness correction is used to compensate for power variations at the test port of a directional [...]

the stored register. Make sure that user flatness correction is still enabled before making the measurement. When an HP 437B power meter is used to automatically enter the correction data, the correction calibration routine automatically turns off any active modulation, then re-activates the modulation upon the completion of the data entry process.[...]

9. Press (PRIOR). Leave the delete menu and return to the previous soft key menu. 10. Select Auto Fill Start @ m). Set the first frequency in correction table to 2 GHz. 11. Auto Fill Stop @ @J (GHz). Set the last frequency in correction table to 20 GHz. 12. Auto Fill Incr 0 @ @ INIHz). Set the frequency increment to every 100 MHz from 2 to 20 GHz. [...]

23. On the synthesizer, press [FLTNESS ON/OFF) (amber LED on). The power produced at the point where the power meter/sensor was disconnected is now calibrated at the frequencies and power level specified above. 1-46 Getting Started Advanced[...]

Using Detector Detector calibration is useful for characterizing and compensating for Calibration negative diode detectors used in external leveling. Detectors may be characterized by three operating regions as shown in Figure 1-12: the square law, the linear, and the transition region. The following steps use an HP 437B to automatically characteri[...]

If an HP-IB error message is displayed verify that the interface connections are correct. Check the HP-IB address of the power meter and ensure that it is the same address the synthesizer is using (address 13 is assumed). Refer to the menu map 8, System, for the key sequence necessary to reach softkey Meter A&s . 9. When the operation is comple[...]

Using the Tracking Feature Peaking Peaking is the function that aligns the output filter (YTM) so that its passband is centered on the RF output, in CW or manual-sweep mode. Use peaking to obtain the maximum available power and spectral purity, and best pulse envelopes, at any given frequency above 2.35 GHz (or 2 GHz, when 2 GHz is the minimum freq[...]

ALC Bandwidth Selection The ALC bandwidth defaults at factory preset to the auto selection ALC Bandwidth Select Auto which selects the appropriate bandwidth (high or low) for each application. To make the bandwidth selection, the synthesizer determines which functions are activated and uses the decision tree shown in Figure l-23. Low’ SW NO 1 M( [...]

Using Step Sweep 1. Refer to menu map 2. 2. Press FREQUENCY [e]. 3. Select Step Swp Menu. 4. Select Step Size. Enter the desired increment value. 5. Select Step Points. Enter the number of points desired. 6. Determine the dwell time desired, select Step Dwell and enter a value, or choose the dwell time determined by the ramp mode sweep time, select[...]

Creating and Using a Frequency List 1. Refer to menu map 2. 2. Press FREQUENCY (hnENU). 3. Select List Menu. To use the frequency points of a frequency list to create the frequency portion of the user flatness correction array: 1. Refer to menu map 5. 2. Press POWER (‘MENU). 3. Select Fltnesa Menu. 4. Select Copy List . 1-52 Getting Started Advan[...]

Using the Security To access the security menu: Features 1. Refer to menu map 8. 2. Press SYSTEM @K). 3. Select Security Menu. Getting Started Advanced l-53[...]

Changing the Preset 1. Setup the synthesizer in the desired operation state to be used as Parameters the preset state. 2. Refer to menu map 8. 3. Press SYSTEM (e). 4. Select Save User Preset. 5. Select Preset Mode User. Whenever the (PRESET) key is pressed, the synthesizer will return to the operation state setup and saved in steps 1 and 4. The syn[...]

Programming Getting Started Programming HP-IB, the Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus, is the instrument-to- instrument communication system between the synthesizer and up to 14 other instruments. Any instrument having HP-IB capability can be interfaced to the synthesizer, including non-HP instruments that have “GPIB,” “IEEE-488,” “ ANSI MC1.l[...]

HP-IB General Information Interconnecting Cables Instrument Addresses HP-IB Instrument Nomenclature Programming the Synthesizer 1-56 Getting Started Programming Figure C-2 shows the synthesizer rear-panel HP-IB connector and suitable cables, and describes the procedures and limitations for interconnecting instruments. Cable length restrictions, als[...]

In the programming explanations that follow, specific examples are included that are written in a generic dialect of the BASIC language. BASIC was selected because the majority of HP-IB computers have BASIC language capability. However, other languages can also be used. HP-IB Command Command statements form the nucleus of HP-IB programming; Stateme[...]

Remote Remote causes an instrument to change from local control to remote control. In remote control, the front panel keys are disabled (except for the (LOCAL] key and the POWER switch), and the amber REMOTE annunciator is lighted. The syntax is: where the device selector is the address of the instrument appended to the HP-IB port number. Typically[...]

Local Local is the complement to REMOTE, causing an instrument to return to local control with a fully enabled front panel. The syntax is: Some BASIC examples: 10 LOCAL 7 which effects all instruments in the network, or 10 LOCAL 719 for an addressed instrument (address 19). Related statements used by some computers: RESUME Clear Clear causes all HP[...]

to clear an addressed instrument. Related statements used by some computers: RESET CONTROL SEND The preceding statements are primarily management commands that do not incorporate programming codes. The following two statements do incorporate programming codes, and are used for data communication. output Output is used to send function commands and [...]

CONVERT IMAGE IOBUFFER TRANSFER Enter Enter is the complement of OUTPUT, and is used to transfer data from the addressed instrument to the controller. The syntax is: ENTER is always used in conjunction with OUTPUT, such as: 100 OUTPUT 719; ” . . . programming codes . . . ‘I 110 ENTER 719; ‘I . . . response data.. . ‘I ENTER statements are c[...]

(line feed) is received. However, the LF bit pattern could coincidentally occur randomly in a long string of binary data, where it might cause a false termination. Also, the bit patterns for the ASCII CR (carriage return), comma, or semicolon might cause a false termination. Suppression of the EOI causes the computer to accept all bit patterns as d[...]

Getting Started with This section of Chapter 1 describes the use of the Standard SCPI Commands for Programmable Instruments language (SCPI). This section explains how to use SCPI commands in general. The instrument command summary (at the end of this chapter) lists the specific commands available in your instrument. This section presents only the b[...]

Standard Notation This section uses several forms of notation that have specific meaning. Command Mnemonics Many commands have both a long and a short form, and you must use either one or the other (SCPI does not accept a combination of the two). Consider the FREQuency command, for example. The short form is FREQ and the long form is FREQUENCY (thi[...]

Commands and Responses,” discusses message terminators in more detail. Response Examples Response examples look like this: 1.23 These are the characters you would read from an instrument after sending a query command. To actually pull them from the instrument into the controller, use the input statement appropriate to your application programming[...]

Essentials for Beginners This subsection discusses elementary concepts critical to first-time users of SCPI. Read and understand this subsection before going on to another. This subsection includes the following topics: Program and Response Messages These paragraphs introduce the basic types of messages sent between instruments and controllers. Sub[...]

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root level 1 BB cc DD c +I rtl level 2 EE FF GG HH Figure l-25. A Simplified Command Tree JJ In the command tree shown in Figure l-25, the command closest to the top is the root command, or simply the root. Notice that you must follow a particular path to reach lower level subcommands. For example, if you wish to access the GG command, you must fol[...]

n Semicolon A semicolon separates two commands in the same message without changing the current path. w Whitespace White space characters, such as <tab> and <space>, are generally ignored. There are two important exceptions. White space inside a keyword, such as :FREq uency, is not allowed. You must use white space to separate parameter[...]

- BB cc DD l-h rtl EE FF GG HH JJ QQ R D 0 R Sets current path to ROOT :AA:BB:EE;FF;GG 0 N NO change to current path 0 D Set current path DOWN one level 4) vmv :AA:BB:EE; :AA:DD:JJ Figure l-26. Proper Use of the Colon and Semicolon In Figure l-26, notice how proper use of the semicolon can save typing. Sending this message: :AA:BB:EE; FF; GG Is the[...]

Subsystem Command These paragraphs introduce a more complete, compact way of Tables documenting subsystems using a tabular format. The command table contains more information than just the command hierarchy shown in a graphical tree. In particular, these tables list command parameters for each command and response data formats for queries. To begin[...]

the matching command. The parameter type is listed adjacent to each named parameter. More About Commands Query and Event Commands. Because you can query any value that you can set, the query form of each command is not shown explicitly in the command tables. For example, the presence of the synthesizer : SWEep : DWELl command implies that a : SWEep[...]

The command is correct and will not cause errors. It is equivalent to sending: “FREquency : CW 5 GHZ ; : FREUuency :MULTiplier 2”. Example 2: “FREquency 5 GHZ; MULTiplier 2” This command results in a command error. The command makes use of the default [:CW] node. When using a default node, there is no change to the current path position. Si[...]

-7.89E-01 use either E or e in exponentials +256 leading + allowed .5 digits left of decimal point optional Examples of numeric parameters in commands: 100 OUTPUT @Source ; ” : FREquency : STARt l.OE+09” 1 IO OUTPUT @Source ; I’ : LIST:FREquency lO.Oe+9,le+7” Extended Numeric Parameters. Most measurement related subsystems use extended nume[...]

Although discrete parameters values look like command keywords, do not confuse the two. In particular, be sure to use colons and spaces properly. Use a colon to separate command mnemonics from each other. Use a space to separate parameters from command mnemonics. Boolean Parameters. Boolean parameters represent a single binary condition that is eit[...]

Example Programs The following is an example program using SCPI compatible instruments. The example is written in HP BASIC. This example is a stimulus and response application. It uses a source and counter to test a voltage controlled oscillator. Example Program Description. This example demonstrates how several SCPI instruments work together to pe[...]

210 OUTPUT OStimulus;"*IDN?" 220 ENTER OStimulus;Id$ 230 PRINT Id$ 240 PRINT 250 ! 260 PRINT "Counter Used II . . . 270 OUTPUT OResponse;"*IDN?" 280 ENTER QResponse;Id$ 290 PRINT Id$ 300 PRINT 310 ! 320 OUTPUT OStimulus;":OUTPUT ON" 330 ! 340 PRINT 350 PRINT "INPUT [mvI","OUTPUT [kHz]" 360 PRIN[...]

a 1 in the source Output Queue. The program waits at line 410 until the 1 returned by *OPC? is entered. Note that following each OUTPUT containing a query is an ENTER to retrieve the queried value. If you do not use paired OUTPUT S and ENTER S , you can overwrite data in the instrument Output Queue and generate instrument errors. 470 to 480: Discon[...]

Details of Commands and Responses In This Subsection This subsection describes the syntax of SCPI commands and responses. It provides many examples of the data types used for command parameters and response data. The following topics are explained: Program Message These paragraphs explain how to properly Syntax construct the messages you send from [...]

a semicolon. You must always end a program message with one of the three program message terminators shown in Figure l-29. Use <new line>, C-END>, or <new line> <-END> as the program message terminator. The word <-END>> means that EOI is asserted on the HP-IB interface at the same time the preceding data byte is sent. [...]

NOTE: SP = white space, ASCII characters 0 ,. to 9 ,. and 11 ,. to 32 ,. Figure 1-31. Simplified Common Command Syntax As with subsystem commands, use a <space> to separate a command mnemonic from subsequent parameters. Separate adjacent parameters with a comma. Parameter types are explained later in this subsection. Response Message Figure l[...]

SCPI Data Types Table 1-3. SCPI Data Types Parameter Types Response Data Types Numeric c Real or Integer Extended Numeric Integer Discrete Discrete Boolean Numeric Boolean String Definite Length Block Indefinite Length Block Non-decimal Numeric Hexadecimal Octal Binary These paragraphs explain the data types available for parameters and response da[...]

rounds the parameter. For example, if an instrument has a programmable output impedance of 50 or 75 ohms, you specified 76.1 for output impedance, the value is rounded to 75. If the instrument setting can only assume integer values, it automatically rounds the value to an integer. For example, sending *ESE 10.123 is the same as sending *ESE 10. Exa[...]

Discrete Parameters. Use discrete parameters to program settings that have a finite number of values. Discrete parameters use mnemonics to represent each valid setting. They have a long and a short form, just like command mnemonics. You can used mixed upper and lower case letters for discrete parameters. Examples of discrete parameters used with th[...]

Integer Response Data. Integer response data are decimal representations of integer values including optional signs. Most status register related queries return integer response data. Examples of integer response data: 0 signs are optional +lOO leading + sign allowed -100 leading sign allowed 256 never any decimal point Discrete Response Data. Disc[...]

Programming Typical Measurements In This Subsection This subsection illustrates how the general SCPI concepts presented in previous subsections apply to programming real measurements. To introduce you to programming with SCPI, we must list the commands for the synthesizer. We will begin with a simplified example. Using the Example The example progr[...]

Use of the Command Tables In Table 1-4, notice that a new column titled “Allowed Values” has been added to the command table. This column lists the specific values or range of values allowed for each parameter. A vertical bar (I) separates values in a list from which you must choose one value. The commands listed in the table are only part of a[...]

Table 1-4. Sample Synthesizer Commands (continued) HP-IB Chec Command Parameters POWer :ATTenuation atten setting :AUTO coupled atten [:LEVel] output level Parameter Type Allowed Values extended numeric 0 to 90 [DB] or MAXimum]MINimum/UPlDOWN Boolean ONjOFF]l/O extended numeric specified power range Or MAXimum]MINimum]UP]DOWN :STATe RF on/off Boole[...]

Program Comments 10: Setup a variable to contain the HP-IB address of the source. 20: Abort any bus activity and return the HP-IB interfaces to their reset states. 30: Place the source into LOCAL to cancel’any Local Lockouts that may have been setup. 40: Reset the source’s parser and clear any pending output from the source. Prepare the source [...]

HINT Setting Up A Typical Sweep, Example Program 3 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Clear the controller display and run the program. ] that the REMOTE LED on the synthesizer is lit. From the front panel, attempt to change the start frequency and verify that this is impossible. Verify that all keys except (E) are disabled. Now press the (E) key and verify [...]

50 REMOTE Source 60 OUTPUT Source;"*RST" 70 OUTPUT Source;"FREQuency:MODE SWEep" 80 OUTPUT Source;"FREQuency:STARt 4 GHZ" 90 OUTPUT Source;"FREQuency:STOP 7 GHz" 100 OUTPUT Source;"POWer:LEVel -5 DBM" 110 OUTPUT Source;"SWEep:TIME 500MS" 120 OUTPUT Source;" :MARKerl:STATe 0N;FREQuency[...]

160: The source has now completed processing the commands. The RF frequency, power, and markers are at their programmed values. Turn on the RF output of the source. 170: Select a continuously initiated sweep instead of the default mode of non-continuous that was selected with “RST. 180: Clear the computer’s display. 190 to 220: Print a message [...]

70: Set the source to its initial state for programming. 80: Setup the source power level using a compound message. 90: Query the value of the source’s CW frequency. 100: Enter the query response into the variable ‘F’. The response always is returned in fundamental units, Hz in the case of frequency. 110: Print the CW Frequency in MHz on the [...]

70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 OUTPUT Source;"*RST;FREQ:MODE SWE;STAR 4GHZ ;STOP 5GHZ;:INIT:CONT ON" OUTPUT Source;"*SAV 1" CLS PRINT "A sweeping state has been saved in REGISTER 1." OUTPUT Source;"*RST;FREQ:CW 1.23456GHZ;:POW:LEV -1DBM" OUTPUT Source;"*SAV 2" PRINT[...]

160: Recall the instrument state from register 1. It should contain the sweeping state. 170 to 190: Print a message on the computer display and pause. 200: Recall the instrument state from register 2. It should contain the CW state. 210 and 220: Print messages on the computer display. Looping and Clear and reset the controller and type in the follo[...]

100: Setup the source’s sweep time to 1 second. 110: Send the "OPC? command to the source to ensure that the previous commands are completed and the source is ready to begin controlled sweeps. 120: Enter the response to the *OPC? into the variable X. The response should be a ‘1’. 130: Start of the loop. 140 and 150: Prompt the operator f[...]

190 NEXT I 200 PRINT “Finished sending commands to source. ‘I 210 PRINT “Note that execution is continuing for four cycles.” 220 END Run the program. Program Comments 10: Assign the source’s HP-IB address to a variable. 20 to 50: Abort any HP-IB activity and initialize the HP-IB interface. 60: Clear the computer’s display. 70: Set the s[...]

Using the User Flatness Correction Commands, Example Program 8 The following program interrogates the synthesizer and an HP 437B power meter for frequency and power information respectively. The synthesizer (an HP 83620A) is programmed to sweep from 2 to 20 GHz, with frequency-correction pairs every 100 MHz and +5 dBm leveled output power. For this[...]

360 370 380 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 580 600 610 620 630 640 650 660 670 680 690 700 710 720 730 740 750 760 770 780 790 800 810 820 830 840 OUTPUT @Meter; "TR2" 850 ENTER QMeter; Power$ OUTPUT @Source; Freq; "GHZ, 0 DB,"; Freq=Freq+Increment END WHILE OUTPUT @Source; Freq; &quo[...]

860 Pl=VAL(Power$) 870 Slope2=SGN(P2-PI) 880 IF Slope2Slope THEN 890 Flips=Flips+l 900 Slopel=Slope 910 ELSE 920 IF Slope2=0 THEN Flips=Flips+.2 930 END IF 940 PO=Pl 950 UNTIL Flips>=3 960 Power=(PO+Pl)/2 970 RETURN Power 980 FNEND[...]

Programming the Status System In This Subsection This subsection discusses the structure of the status system used in SCPI instruments, and explains how to program status registers. An important feature of SCPI instruments is that they all implement status registers the same way. The status system is explained in the following paragraphs: General S[...]

There may or may not be a command to read a particular condition register. Transition Filter The transition filter specifies which types of bit state changes in the condition register will set corresponding bits in the event register. Transition filter bits may be set for positive transitions (PTR), negative transitions (NTR), or both. Positive mea[...]

Case A Case B Case C Case D Condition 4-4-N-L Tl T2 T3 T4 T5 Figure l-34. Typical Status Register Bit Changes Getting Started Programming l-103[...]

Programming the Trigger System In This Subsection This subsection discusses the layered trigger model used in SCPI instruments. It also outlines some commonly encountered trigger configurations and programming methods. Trigger system topics are explained in the following paragraphs: Generalized Trigger These paragraphs explain the structure and Mod[...]

operation state signals the instrument hardware to take some action, and listens for a signal that the action has been taken. Idle :ABORt *RST Initiate Event Detection #l A v Event Detection #N Sequence * Instrument Operation Actions Figure l-35. Generalized Trigger Model Details of Trigger States These paragraphs use flow charts to explain the dec[...]

:ABORt *RST Figure l-36. Inside the Idle State Turning power on, or sending *RST or :ABORT forces the trigger system to the idle state. The trigger system remains in the idle state until it is initiated by 1NITiate:IMMediate or INITiate: CONTinuous ON . Once one of these conditions is satisfied, the trigger system exits downward to the initiate sta[...]

upward path and 1NITiate:CONTinuous is OFF, it exits upward to the idle state. Inside Event Detection States. Figure 1-38 illustrates the operation of an arbitrary event detection state named <state-name>. Typical <state-names >are TRIGger, ARM, STARt , and STOP. Normal downward execution is controlled by the source command. SOURce The [...]

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Inside the Sequence Operation State. Figure l-39 illustrates the operation of the sequence operation state. The downward entrance to the Sequence Operation State signals that some instrument dependent action should begin at once. An upward exit is not allowed until the instrument signals that its action is complete. Note that complete can be define[...]

Idle _ :ABORt *RST Initiate Sequence b Instrument Actions Figure l-40. The INIT Trigger Configuration Command Parameters :ABORt :INITiate [:IMMediate] :CONTinuous state Parameter Type I 7 Boolean Example commands using the INIT trigger configuration: : ABORt abort operations, go to idle :INIT:IMM execute one sequence operation :INIT:CONT ON execute[...]

EXT >- BUS + IMMED O- & b Initiate TRIG Event Detection IMMED Sequence I_) Instrument 1 BUS Actions EXT I Figure 1-41. The TRIG Trigger Configuration Description of The HP 8360 series synthesizers follow the SCPI model of triggering. Triggering in the HP It is a layered model with the structure shown in Figure l-42. 8360 Series Synthesizers [...]

the sweep is initiated. This can happen on a continuous basis (INIT : CONT ON) or on a demand basis (INIT : CONT OFF). The functions of continuous and single sweeps are handled by this command. When the 1NIT:CONT ON command is given, the sweep is continuously re-initiated. When in the OFF state, the sweep is initiated with the INIT: IMMediate comma[...]

ABORt The ABORt command forces the trigger system to the idle state. Any measurement or output sequence in process is aborted as quickly as possible. ABORt does not alter the settings programmed by other commands, unlike *RST. ABORt is a root level event command and cannot be queried. IMMediate The IMMediate command provides a one-time override of [...]

Related Documents The International IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Institute of Electrical Programmable Instrumentation. New York, NY, 1987. and Electronics This standard defines the technical details required to design and Engineers. build an HP-IB interface (IEEE 488.1). This standard contains electrical specificati[...]

2 OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING REFERENCE How To Use This Chapter The operating and programming functions of the synthesizer are listed in alphabetical order. Each entry has a complete description, complete programming codes, and a cross reference to the main function group and respective menu map. Cross references to operating and programming examples[...]

Address Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 The 8360 Adrs softkey lets you change the HP-IB address of the synthesizer. Enter the address desired using the numeric entry keys or the up/down arrow keys. The address value may be set between 0 and 30. The synthesizer stores the address value in non-volatile memory. [...]

Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see the individual softkeys listed. Analyzer: NONE See Also HP-U3 Menu, softkeys listed above. “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. “HP-1B Address Selection” in Chapter 3, INSTALLATION. A-2 Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 User’s Handbook[...]

0 ALC Function Group ALC Menu Map 1 Description This hardkey accesses the automatic level control (ALC) functions. ALC B# Menu Coupling Factor Leveling Mode ALCoff Leveling Mode Normal Leveling Mode Search Leveling Point ExtDet Leveling Point Internal Leveling Point Module Leveling Point PwrMtr Accesses the ALC bandwidth menu. Specifies the couplin[...]

Par Mtr Range Specifies the operating range of an external power meter used in an external leveling setup. This causes the synthesizer display to agree with the power meter’s power indication. The following paragraphs explain the power control (leveling) function of the synthesizer in detail. ALC SYSTEM - OVERVIEW The ALC system, referred to as a[...]

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Note Two terms are used in the following discussions: power output and ALC level. Power output means actual output power including the effects of the attenuator. ALC level means power levels before the attenuator. In synthesizers without attenuators, these two terms are equivalent. Internal Leveling - Leveling Mode Noxrnal, Leveling Point Intrnl In[...]

( POWER LEVEL ), the ALC level and attenuator are set automatically to provide the most accuracy for the power requested. Uncoupled Operation. In some applications it is advantageous to control the ALC level and attenuator separately, using combinations of settings that are not available in coupled operation. In uncoupled mode (Uncoupl Atten ), whe[...]

NEOFITIVE DETECTOR Figure A-2. Typical External Leveling Hookup ALC Disabled - Leveling Mode ALCoff , Leveling Mode Search ALC Off. In this configuration, the ALC is disabled, power is not sensed at any point, and therefore the absolute power level is uncalibrated (see Figure A-l). Direct and separate control of the RF modulator (p/o RF Components)[...]

HP 8360 User’s Handbook 5. Modulation is re-enabled if appropriate. These steps are performed in approximately 200 ps and are repeated any time power or frequency is changed. See Also Softkeys listed above, Fitness Menu, (MOD), ( POWER LEVEL ), Set &ten “Externally Leveling the Synthesizer”, “Working with Mixers”, and “Working with [...]

ALC Bandwidth Select Auto Function Group ALC Menu Map 1 Description This softkey sets the synthesizer to choose the ALC bandwidth automatically depending on the current sweep and modulation conditions. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. Programming Codes SCPI: POWer:ALC:BANDwidth:AUTO ONI1 Analyzer: NONE See Al[...]

ALC Bandwidth Select Low Function Group ALC Menu Map 1 Description This softkey sets the synthesizer to the ALC low bandwidth position (10 kHz). In this mode, the ALC bandwidth operates in a narrow bandwidth for all sweep and modulation conditions. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. Programming Codes SCPI: Send[...]

ALC BW Menu to remain there for all sweep and modulation conditions. See Also (ALC) “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. Altmate Rep Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description This softkey causes the synthesizer to alternate on successive sweeps between the present instrument state and a second instrument state stored in an inte[...]

AM BW Cal Once Function Group Menu Map Description USER CAL 9 This softkey causes a single AM bandwidth calibration to be performed. Programming Codes SCPI: CALibration:AM:[EXECute] Analyzer: NONE See Also Modulation AM Cal Menu Function Group USER CAL Menu Map 9 Description This softkey accesses the AM bandwidth calibration menu. AM BW Cal Always [...]

AM Menu Function Group (MOD) Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) accesses the amplitude modulation softkeys. These softkeys engage external and internal amplitude modulation. They allow you to define the scaling, waveform, rate, and depth of the internal AM. AM On/Off Ext Toggles on and off the amplitude modulation mode for an ext[...]

AM On/Off IO dBfV Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MOD (MODULATION) 4 This softkey activates the exponentially-scaled amplitude modulation function. Amplitude modulation lets the RF output of the synthesizer be continuously and exponentially varied at a rate determined by the AM input. See “Specifications” for the [...]

AM On/Off 100%/V Programming Codes SCPI: AM:TYPE LINear AM[:STATE] ON]OFF]l]O Analyzer: AM1 function on, AM0 function off See Also LALC), CONNECTORS, (MOD) “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. AM On/Off Ext Function Group Ilvloo_) Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) activates the amplitude modulation mode for an [...]

Amp1 Markers AM On/Off In-t Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also INIOD) 4 This softkey (Option 002 only) activates the internal amplitude modulation mode. No external source is needed. When internal AM is in effect, the parameters are controlled by the following softkeys: Internal AM Rate Internal AM Depth AM Type 100%/V A[...]

Amp1 Markers amplitude values. An asterisk next to the key label indicates this feature is active. Programming Codes SCPI: MARKer:AOFF Analyzer: AK1 function on, AK0 function off. See Also (j) “Marker Operation” in Chapter 1. “Setting Up A Typical Sweep, Example Program 2” in Chapter 1. AM Type 10 dB/V Function Group Menu Map Description Pr[...]

ANALYZER STATUS REGISTER AM Type 100%/V Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MOD (MODULATION) 4 This softkey (Option 002 only) scales the amplitude modulation function linearly. The amplitude of the RF output changes linearly as a function of AM input changes (or at a rate set by softkey for internal AM) . S e e “Specifi[...]

ANALYZER STATUS REGISTER STATUS BYTE (#l) Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Decimal 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 Value Function SRQ on new REQUEST SRQ on SRQ on SRQ on SRQ on SRQ on SRQ on frequencies SERVICE HP-IB or End of RF Settled Changed in Numeric Any Front or sweep (RQS) syntax error. Sweep Extended Entry Panel Key time in status Completed Pressed effect. Byte[...]

Arrow Keys Bit 2: Oven for the reference crystal oscillator is not at operating temperature. Bit 3: External reference frequency is selected. Bit 4: RF is unlocked (UNLOCK appears in the message line). Use OF to determine the source of the unlocked output. This bit remains latched until this status byte has been read, or until cleared by the CS or [...]

Arrow Keys Programmin g Codes SCPI: No specific command is available, but the key can be addressed, see SCPI Key Numbers. Analyzer: NONE See Also Fitness Menu, List Menu “Entry Area” and “Creating and Applying the User Flatness Correction Array” in Chapter 1. (EiEi) Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also USER DEFINED[...]

Auto Fill Incr Auto Fill Incr Function Group FREQUENCY, POWER Menu Map 2,s Description This softkey is used in two locations: Fitness Menu and List Menu. Flatness Menu - When selected, the synthesizer waits for a frequency increment value to be entered. --> Increment: is displayed in the active entry area. A list of frequencies is created automa[...]

Auto Fill #F'ts Function Group FREQUENCY, POWER Menu Map 2,s Description This softkey is used in two locations: Fitness Menu and List Menu. Flatness Menu - When selected, the synthesizer waits for a numeric value representing the number of correction points to be entered. --> Number of Correction Points: is displayed in the active entry are[...]

Auto Fill Stop Auto Fill Start Function Group FREQUENCY, POWER Menu Map 2,s Description This softkey is used in two locations: Fltness Menu and List Menu. The operation is the same in both applications. This softkey enables the entry of a start frequency used to determine the beginning frequency of the automatic filling array. The array is not crea[...]

Au&s Fill Stop where X represents a numeric value. Unless a previous entry was made, the display indicates the synthesizer maximum frequency. Programming Codes SCPI: NONE,see Fltaess Menu or List Menu Analyzer: NONE See Also Fltness Menu, List Menu “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. Auto Track Function Group POWER, USER CAL [...]

B Blank Disp Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description When this softkey is selected, it causes the top four lines of the display to blank and remain blank until the [PRESET) key is pressed. Blanking the display prevents sensitive information from being displayed. As an added benefit, remote execution time is reduced because the display does not[...]

C (CENTER) Function Group FREQUENCY Menu Map NONE Description This hardkey lets you select the center frequency for center frequency/frequency span swept operation. When you press [?Ki=i$, the synthesizer displays: --> CENTER: XXXXX MHz. Where XXXXX represents a frequency value. Use the entry area to set the desired value. Certain center frequen[...]

Center=Narker Function Group MARKER Menu Map 3 Description This softkey sets the center frequency of the sweep to the frequency of the most recently activated marker. Select any marker Ml . . . M5, then select Center=Marker to change the center frequency of the sweep to that of the marker. The frequency span does not change unless the new sweep lim[...]

Clear Nemorg Clear Memory Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description This softkey causes the synthesizer to return to the factory preset instrument state, after writing alternating ones and zeroes over all state information, frequency lists, and save/recall registers a selected number of times. When you select Clear Memory , the synthesizer displ[...]

Clear Point Function Group POWER Menu Map 5 Description This softkey lets you change the correction value for the active frequency point to the “Undefined” state. Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see Fltness Menu Analyzer: NONE See Also (ALC), Fitness Menu “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. CONNECTORS BNC Connectors AM/FM OUTPU[...]

decreases by 10 dB. For every +lV, increases by 10 dB. So the dynamic range of positive to negative power levels is dependent on the synthesizer power level setting. The input impedance for this input connector is factory set at 500, but can be switched to 2 kfl. Refer to “Adjustments” in the Calibration manual. See “Specifications” for the[...]

CONNECTORS STOP SWEEP IN/OUT stops a sweep when this input is pulled low. Retrace does not occur, and the sweep resumes when this input is pulled high. The open circuit voltage is TTL high and is internally pulled low when the synthesizer stops its sweep. Externally forcing this input high will not cause damage or disrupt normal operation. 10 MHz R[...]

HP 8360 User’s Handbook AUXILIARY INTERFACE 13 1 25 14 RS-232 CABLE Figure C-l. Auxiliary Interface Connector Operating and Programming Reference C-7[...]

Table C-l. Pin Description of the Auxiliary Interface Pin# Function 1 No Connection 2 Z-Axis Blanking/Markers 3 Spare 4 Spare 5 Low Stop Sweep 6 +5.2V 7 No Connection 8 Divider-Sync 9 External Trigger 10 Spare 11 Spare 12 Low Retrace 13 No Connection 14 Low Marker 15 Low Qualified Stop Sweep 16 SP are 17 Spare 18 Sweep Output 19 Ground 20 Low Blank[...]

CONNECTORS HP-IB connector allows the synthesizer to be connected to any other instrument or device on the interface bus. All HP-IB instruments can be connected with HP-IB cables and adapters. These cables are shown in the accompanying illustration. The adapters are principally extension devices for instruments that have recessed or crowded HP-IB c[...]

CONNECTORS operation up 1 km (3,280 ft), and telephone modem operation over any distance. HP Sales and Service offices can provide additional information on the HP-IB extenders. The codes next to the HP-IB connector, illustrated in Figure C-2, describe the HP-IB electrical capabilities of the synthesizer, using IEEE Std. 488-1978 mnemonics (HP-IB, [...]

CONNECTORS MOO Cl +5v RMRVED MOO ANLG GND MOD D 2 MOD CO +RV +15V / RESERVED/fUUP CNTL MOD MO D SENSE MOO bl DIG ;rD MT L’ i (COAX) -i5v Figure C-3. Interface Signals of the Source Module Connector The codes indicated on the illustration above translate as follows: MOD DO MOD Dl MOD D2 MOD D3 MOD CO MOD Cl CLAMP CNTL MOD SENSE L MOD RF OFF [...]

CONNECTORS RF Output Connector The synthesizer is equipped with a precision 3.5 mm male connector (2.4 mm male connector on 40 GHz models). The output impedance, SWR and other electrical characteristics are listed in “Specifications” . When making connections, carefully align the center conductor elements, then rotate the knurled barrel while t[...]

CorPair Disable Copy List Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also POWER 5 This softkey lets you copy the frequency information of the frequency list to the flatness correction menu. If there is no frequency list to copy, nothing happens. SCPI: NONE, see Fitness Menu Analyzer: NONE 0, Fltness Menu CorPair Disable Function Grou[...]

Coupling Factor Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also ALC 1 This softkey allows specification of the coupling factor of an external coupler/detector used to externally level the synthesizer output power. Negative coupling factor values are required for valid entry. See “Specifications ” for the coupling factor range. SC[...]

CW/CF Coupled CW/CF Coupled Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also FREQUENCY 2 This softkey couples the CW function to the center frequency function. Any change initiated in either one of these parameters causes a change in the other. SCPI: FREQuency:CW:AUTO ONlOFFlllO Analyzer: NONE ($iEqICW) HP 8360 User’s Handbook Opera[...]

D Dblr Amp Menu Function Group POWER Menu Map 5 Description This softkey accesses the doubler amp mode softkeys. These softkeys are applicable to instrument models with a doubler installed. The doubler has an integral amplifier whose operation is controlled by the instrument firmware. Its use depends on the frequency of operation and on the calibra[...]

Deep AM Function Group MODULATION Menu Map 4 Description This softkey activates distortion reduction mode for deep AM operation. Deep AM automatically switches to the ALC off leveling mode when the modulation level drives the “detector-logger” (part of the RF components, see Figure A-l) below its detection range. The modulated waveform is DC co[...]

Delete All Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE See Also (MOD), also see “Modulation” and “Pulse”. Delete Menu Function Group FREQUENCY, POWER Menu Map 2,5 Description In the menu structure there are two occurrences of this softkey. It leads to the delete choices for both the frequency list menu and the power flatness menu. Delete Al[...]

Delete All Description Programming Codes See Also In the menu structure there are two occurrences of this softkey. One occurs in the frequency list menu. The other occurs in the power flatness menu. In the both applications, this softkey lets you delete all entries in the array with one keystroke. SCPI: NONE, see Fltness Menu or List Menu Analyzer:[...]

Delta Marker Delete Undef Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also POWER 5 This softkey occurs in the power flatness menu. It lets you delete only those points that are undefined. Undefined correction values are noted by the display as Undefined. SCPI: NONE, see Fltness Menu Analyzer: NONE Fitness Menu Delta Marker Function Gr[...]

Delta Marker Programming Codes SCPI: MARKer[n]:DELTa? <num>, <num> Analyzer: MD1 function on, MD0 function off See Also [w) “Marker Operation” in Chapter 1. “Programming Typical Measurements” in Chapter 1. Delta Mkr Ref Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MARKER 3 This softkey displays the five markers[...]

Disp Status HP 8360 User’s Handbook Description This softkey causes the status of various features to be displayed. For example, this is what the synthesizer displays as its status after a factory preset: Pls=Off Lvl=Int RF Slp=Off AM=Off ALC=On Pwr Swp=Off FM=Off UsrCorr=Off SwpMode=Swept Altn=Off SwpTrig=Auto AutoCal=None This key is useful whe[...]

Disp Status Table D-l. Mnemonics used to Indicate Status (continued) Function Mnemonic Flatness On/Off usrcorr Start Sweep Trigger SwpTrig Power Slope Rf Slope Power Sweep Pwr Swp Sweep Mode SwpMode Peak RF Always AutoCal AM BW Cal Always AutoCal SwpSpan Cal Always AutoCal State Off On Automatic HP-IB External Off On Off On Ramp Step List cw Span=0[...]

Doubler Amp Mode Off Programming Codes SCPI: POWer:AMPLifier:STATE:AUTO ONlOFF[Oll POWer:AMPLifier:STATE:AUTO? Analyzer: NONE See Also Dblr hp Menu Doubler Amp Mode Off Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook POWER 5 This softkey is applicable to instrument models with a doubler installed. The double[...]

Doubler Amp Mode On Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also POWER 5 This softkey is applicable to instrument models with a doubler installed. The doubler has an integral amplifier whose operation is controlled by the instrument firmware. This softkey turns off the automatic mode of operation and turns on the amplifier so that[...]

E 8360 Adrs Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 This softkey lets you change the HP-IB address of the synthesizer. Enter the address desired using the numeric entry keys or the up/down arrow keys. The address value may be set between 0 and 30. The synthesizer stores the address value in non-volatile memory. The d[...]

Enter Corr Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see Fitness Menu Analyzer: NONE See Also Fltneas Menu “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. Enter Freq Function Group POWER Menu Map 5 Description This softkey lets you enter a frequency point into the flatness correction array. When the Power Fitness Menu is selected, Enter Freq is automati[...]

Enter List Freq Description This softkey lets you enter a dwell time for a frequency point in the frequency list array. A frequency point must be entered before a dwell value can be accepted, otherwise the following error message appears: ERROR: Must first enter a List Frequency. The rotary knob and the up/down arrow keys let you scroll through the[...]

Enter List Offset Function Group FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 Description This softkey lets you enter an offset value for a frequency in the frequency list. A frequency point must be entered before a power value can be accepted, otherwise the following error message appears:. ERROR: Must first enter aList Frequency. The rotary knob and the up/down arrow ke[...]

Ext Det Cal Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also ENTRY NONE This softkey lets you turn off (blank) the active entry area and disable the ARROW keys, rotary knob, and entry keys. When any function key (hard or soft) is pressed, the active entry area is reactivated. The yellow LED, ENTRY ON, next to ENTRY ON/OFF indicates wh[...]

Fault Menu Function Group SERVICE Menu Map 6 Description This softkey accesses the fault information softkeys. Use this softkey if a fault is indicated on the message line. Fault Info 1 Indicates the latched status of PEAK, TRACK, RAMP, SPAN, V/GHZ, and ADC. Fault Info 2 Indicates the latched status of EEROM, PWRON, CALCO, PLLZERO, PLLWAIT, and FNX[...]

Analyzer: NONE See Also Softkeys listed above. Function Group SERVICE Menu Map 6 Description This softkey displays the latched status of the following fault messages. PEAK FAIL Indicates that the peak algorithm is unable to align the YTM passband to the frequency of the YO. This fault indication is possible only if a peaking or autotrack routine ha[...]

Fault Info 2 Programming Codes SCPI:See Fault Menu. Analyzer: NONE See Also Fault Menu Fault Info 2 Function Group SERVICE Menu Map 6 Description This softkey displays the latched status of the following fault messages. EEROM FAIL Indicates that the EEROM (electrically erasable read only memory) has failed to store data properly. Whenever any data [...]

Fault Info 2 Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE See Also Fault Menu Fault Info 3 Function Group SERVICE Menu Map 6 Description This softkey displays the latched status of the following fault messages. CALYO FAIL Indicates that the YO adjusted at power-on or at preset is unable to calibrate. Initiate a full self-test to gather more informat[...]

Fltness lbnu Function Group POWER Menu Map 5 Description This softkey reveals the softkeys in the flatness correction menu that control user-define d leveling parameters. Auto Fill Incr Automatically creates a frequency list with all points separated by the specified increment in a given frequency range. Automatically creates a frequency list conta[...]

Fitness Menu accessible over HP-IB. To load correction arrays over HP-IB, the correction arrays must be created in the controlling program and then downloaded to the synthesizer. The corresponding SCPI array creation and control commands are given after the description of this feature. The HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers provide extremely flat [...]

Pltness Menu HP 8360 User’s Handbook Figure F-2. User Flatness Correction Table as Displayed by the Synthesizer Frequency (MH Z ) Correction -> 10.000000 Undefined 110.000000 Undefined 210.000000 Undefined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . more Start stop # Pts Incr 213 Operating and Prog[...]

Fitness Menu Theory of operation The unparalleled leveled output power accuracy and flatness of the HP 8360 series synthesizer. This is achieved by using a new digital (versus analog) design to control the internal automatic leveling circuitry (ALC). An internal detector samples the output power to provide a dc feedback voltage. This voltage is com[...]

Fitness Henu If the correction frequency span is only a subset of the start/stop frequency span set on the source, no corrections are applied to the portion of the sweep that is outside the correction frequency span. The following example illustrates how the data is distributed within the user flatness correction array. Assume that the synthesizer [...]

Fitness EIenu Programming Codes SCPI: CORRection:FLATness {<num>[freq suffix],<num>[DB]}2*801 The portion of the above command contained in { } can be entered from one to 801 times. This command creates the frequency-correction pair array similar to the front panel array. The correction entered is at the associated frequency and frequen[...]

FW Coupling 1OOkHz See Also (ALC, [FLTNESS ON/OFF), List Menu “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. “Programming Typical Measurements” in Chapter 1. [FLTNESS ON/OFF] Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also POWER 5 This hardkey applies flatness correction to the synthesizer RF output. If no array has been [...]

FM Coupling IOOkHz Programming Codes SCPI: FM:FILTer:HPASs <num>[freq suffix](MAXimumJMINimum <num> sets the AC bandwidth to 100 kHz for any value > 1 kHz and sets the AC bandwidth to 20 Hz for any value 5 1 kHz. Analyzer: NONE See Also [MOD], also see “FM” and “Modulation”. FM Coupling DC Function Group (MOD) Menu Map 4 Desc[...]

FM Menu Function Group (MOD) Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) accesses the frequency modulation softkeys. These softkeys engage external and internal frequency modulation. They allow you to define the coupling, waveform, rate, and deviation of the internal FM. FM an/Off Ext FM adaff Int Internal FM Rate Internal FM Deviation FM[...]

FM On/Off AC Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MODULATION 4 This softkey lets you select AC coupled frequency modulation (FM), and makes FM deviation frequency the active function. FM sensitivity is selectable. Use the rotary knob, up/down, or numeric entry keys to choose, 100 kHz, 1.00 MHz/V or 10.0 MHz/V. Frequency de[...]

FEI b/Off Ext Programming Codes SCPI: FM:SENSitivity <num>[freq/V suffix][MAXimum]MINimum FM:COUPling AC FM:STATe ON]OFF]l(O Analyzer: NONE See Also (MOD),CONNECTORS EN On/Off Ext Function Group &j@ Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) activates the frequency modulation mode for an external source. The FM source is connec[...]

FM On/Off Int Function Group IhnoD] Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) activates the internal frequency modulation mode. No external source is needed. When internal FM is in effect, the parameters are controlled by the following soft keys: Internal FM Rate Internal FM Deviation FM Coupling IOOkHz FM Coupling DC Waveform Menu. The[...]

FREQUENCY [MENU) Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see softkeys listed above. Analyzer: NONE See Also Softkeys listed above. “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. Freq Follow Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see Fltness Menu Analyzer: NONE See Also Fltness Menu “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” i[...]

FREQUENCY (MENU) Freq Offset List Menu Sets the frequency offset value and applies it to all frequency parameters. Displays the frequency list create/edit softkeys. Step Swp Menu Reveals the stepped frequency sweep edit soft keys. Up/Down Size CW Sets the frequency step size in the CW frequency mode. Up/Down Size Swept Sets the frequency step size [...]

Freq Offset The factory preset value is 1. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. Programming Codes SCPI: FREQuency:MULTiplier <num>IMAXimumJMinimum FREQuency:MULTiplier:STATe ONlOFFlllO <num> will be rounded to the nearest integer. Analyzer: SHFA <n> See Also FREQUENCY (MENU), Freq Offset Freq Of[...]

FulliTsr Cal Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also USER CAL 9 This softkey initiates a full synthesizer user calibration. The calibration performed is instrument state dependent. For example, if the synthesizer is in ramp sweep mode, a sweep span calibration and an auto track is done. If the synthesizer has amplitude modula[...]

Global Dwell Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Global Offset Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook FREQUENCY 2 This softkey is used to set a dwell time value for all points in the frequency list array. SCPI: NONE,see List Menu Analyzer:NONE Enter List Dwell, List Menu ?[...]

H HP-IB Address To set the synthesizer’s HP-IB address, refer to “Address” in this manual. HP-IB Menu Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description This softkey reveals the softkeys in the HP-IB control menu. HP 8360 User’s Handbook Adrs Menu Reveals the softkeys that allow HP-IB addresses to be changed. Programming Language Analyzr Sets ana[...]

HP-13 lenu See Also CONNECTORS, HP-IB “Getting Started Programming” H-2 Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 User’s Handbook[...]

I Internal AM Depth Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook (MOD) 4 This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set the AM depth for internally-generated AM. Use the numeric entry keys, arrow keys, or rotary knob to change the value of the depth. The synthesizer accepts values from 0 to 99.9 percent (0 p[...]

Internal AM Rate Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also IIV1OD) 4 This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set the AM rate for internally-generated AM. Use the numeric entry keys, arrow keys, or rotary knob to change the rate. The synthesizer accepts values from 1 Hz to 1 MHz, however it is specified to 1 MHz only for a sine [...]

Internal AM Waveform Sine Internal AM Waveform Ramp Function Group IhnoD] Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set the AM waveform to ramp for internally-generated AM. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. The factory preset default is sine wave. Programming Codes SCPI: AM:INTernal:FUNCti[...]

Internal AM Waveform Square Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also (MOD) 4 This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set the AM waveform to square wave for internally-generated AM. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. The factory preset default is sine wave. SCPI: AM:INTernal:FUNCtion SQUare[...]

Internal FM Rate Internal FM Deviation Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also 4 This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set the FM deviation for internally-generated FM. Use the numeric entry keys, arrow keys, or rotary knob to change the value of the deviation. The synthesizer accepts values from 1 Hz to 10 MHz. The factory[...]

Internal FM Waveform Noise Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also INIOD) 4 This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set the FM waveform to noise (white noise FM rate; gaussian distribution centered around FM deviation) for internally-generated FM. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. The fa[...]

Internal FM Waveform Square Internal FM Waveform Sine Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also LMOD) 4 This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set the FM waveform to sine wave for internally-generated FM. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. Sine wave is the factory preset waveform, SCPI: FM[...]

Internal FM Waveform Triangle Function Group IhnoD) Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set the FM waveform to triangle wave for internally-generated FM. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. The factory preset default is sine wave. Programming Codes SCPI: FM:INTernal:FUNCtion TRIangle A[...]

Internal Pulse Generator Period Internal Pulse Mode Gate Turns on the internal pulse mode during the positive cycle of the externally generated pulse. Internal Pulse Mode Trigger Triggers on the leading edge of the external pulse input. Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see the individual softkeys listed. Analyzer: NONE See Also 0, 1 MOD a so see “Mo[...]

Internal Pulse Generator Rate Function Group IMOD) Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set a value for the internal pulse generator’s pulse rate. The range of acceptable values is from 2.5 Hz to 3.33 MHz. (These values are obtained by taking the inverse of the period.) The factory preset default is 500 Hz. When this fea[...]

Internal Pulse Mode Gate Programming Codes SCPI: PULM:INTernal:WIDTh <num>[time suffix]]MAXimum]MINimum Analyzer: NONE See Also 0, 1 MOD a so see “Pulse” and “Modulation”, Internal Pulse Mode Auto Function Group (MOD) Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) is the default mode of generating internal pulses. It is not syn[...]

Internal Pulse Mode Trigger Function Group (MOD) Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set the internal pulse generator to trigger on the leading edge of the externally generated pulse. Programming Codes SCPI: PULM:INTernal:TRIGger:SOURce EXTernal Analyzer: NONE See Also (MOD_), also see “Pulse” and “Modulation”. In[...]

Leveling Mode ALCof f Function Group ALC Menu Map 1 Description This softkey lets you open the ALC loop. Direct and separate control of the linear modulator circuit (LVL DAC) and attenuator (ATN) is possible (see Figure A-l). The power level must be set using an external indicator (power meter/sensor). If the power level is set when the synthesizer[...]

Leveling Mode Normal Function Group ALC Menu Map 1 Description This softkey lets you set the leveling mode of the synthesizer to continuous leveling at the desired leveling point. In this mode, the RF OUTPUT is controlled by the automatic level control (ALC) circuit, otherwise referred to as the leveling loop. The attenuator works in conjunction wi[...]

Leveling PointIntrnl Leveling Point ExtDet Function Group Menu Map 1 Description Programming Codes See Also ALC This softkey lets you set the synthesizer to accept an external feedback connection from a negative-output diode detector to level power. The EXT ALC BNC is the input connection for the required signal. An asterisk next to the key label i[...]

Leveling Point Module Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also ALC 1 This softkey lets you set the synthesizer to level at the output of an HP 8355X series millimeter-wave source module. All models of the HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers drive mm-wave source modules. High power models of HP 8360 drive the mm-wave source mod[...]

List Menu LINE SWITCH Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook NONE NONE The line switch (on/off switch) has two positions, off or standby and on. If line power is connected to the synthesizer and the line switch is set to off, the synthesizer is in the standby state (amber LED on). Standby provides p[...]

List Menu Enter List Power Allows the entry of an ALC output power correction value for a frequency in the frequency list. Global Duel1 Automatically sets the dwell time for all points in the frequency list to a user-specified value. Global Offset Automatically sets the ALC output power correction value for all points in the frequency list to a use[...]

List Menu To remove a frequency point and its associated offset value and dwell time, use the delete menu (Delete current ) softkey. To remove an entire frequency list, use the delete me !nu, (Delete All ) softkey. Editing ALC Offset and Dwell Time Once a frequency point has been entered, You can assign an ALC offset and a dwell time value. Use e[...]

List Mode Pt Trig Auto Function Group FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 Description This softkey lets you set the synthesizer to automatically step through a frequency list, when the synthesizer is in sweep list mode. Programming Codes SCPI: LIST:TRIGger:SOURce IMMediate Analyzer: NONE See Also List Menu, Pt Trig Menu, Sweep Mode List “Creating and Using a Fr[...]

List Mode Pt Trig Ext Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also FREQUENCY 2 This softkey lets you set the trigger point to be an external hardware trigger. When the synthesizer receives an external hardware trigger, it steps to the next frequency point of the frequency list, provided the synthesizer is in sweep list mode. SCPI:[...]

M Ml--M2 Sweep Function Group MARKER Menu Map 3 Description This softkey lets you set the synthesizer to start sweeping at the frequency of marker 1 (Ml), and stop sweeping at the frequency of marker 2 (M2). M2 must have a higher frequency value than Ml. If Ml--M2 Sweep is activated when M2 is at a lower frequency than Ml, the values of Ml and M2 a[...]

kimaL Suesp the @ and (%J keys. Frequencies in the manual sweep mode are synthesized, just as they are in CW mode. There are two major differences between manual sweep and a sweep generated by activating the CW function and rotating the rotary knob or pressing the ARROW keys. 1. The sweep output voltage ramp is 0 to +lO V in both modes, but in CW m[...]

Function Group MENU SELECT Menu Map 3 Description This hardkey allows access to the marker functions. Amp1 Markers Causes the synthesizer to display markers as an amplitude pulse. Center=Marker Delta Marker Delta Mkr Ref Changes the synthesizer’s center frequency to the value of the most recently activated marker. Display the frequency difference[...]

Marker Ml Function Group MARKER Menu Map 3 Description The softkeyslabeled Marker Ml through Marker M5 function identically. The softkey turns the marker off/on. When an asterisk appears next to the key label, it indicates that the marker is on, but not necessarily active. A marker is only active when it is indicated in the active entry area. The a[...]

Narker W3 Marker M2 Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MARKER 3 See MARKER Ml SCPI: MARKer2[:FRE Q uency] <num>[freq suffix] or MAXimumI MINimum MARKer2:STATe ONlOFFjllO Analyzer: M2 function on, MO function off. Amp1 Markers, Ml--M2 Sweep , [m), MkrRef Menu , Start=Ml Stop=M2 “Marker Operation,” in Chapter 1. [...]

Marker M4 Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MARKER 3 See MllRKER Ml SCPI: MARKer4[:FRE Q uency] <num>[freq suffix] or MAXimum I MINimum MARKer4:STATe ONlOFFlllO Analyzer: M4 function on, MO function off. An@ Markers,(MARKER), MkrRef Menu “Marker Operation,” in Chapter 1. “Programming Typical Measurements,”[...]

Measure Cm-r 811 Markers All Off Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MARKER 3 This softkey lets you turn all the markers off. The frequency value given to the markers remains in memory and will be recalled when the marker softkeys are pressed again. Softkeys Amp1 Markers , Center=Marker , and Ml--M2 Sweep are not affected[...]

Measure Corr Current Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also POWER r 3 This softkey lets you enable the synthesizer to act as a controller to command an HP 437B power meter to measure a single flatness correction value at the current flatness array frequency. SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE Fltness Menu, Mtr Meas Menu “Creating a[...]

Meter Adrs Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description In cases where the synthesizer is capable of acting as a controller to an HP 437B power meter, this softkey enables you to set the programming address of the power meter. The address value can be set from 0 to 30, with the factory default address set at 13. The address value is stored in non-v[...]

Meter On/Off FM Function Group (MOD) Menu Map 4 Description This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you display the frequency deviation produced by the externally-generated frequency modulation. Programming Codes See Also SCPI: MEASure:FM? Analyzer: NONE (MOD), also see “FM” and “Modulation”. (MOD) Function Group MENU SELECT Menu Map 4 Descript[...]

NodOut On/Off AM Pulse Pulse modulation is accepted from an external source at the PULSE connector. In addition, pulse modulation can also be internally generated. The pulse is adjustable in standard synthesizers with 1.0 ps resolution. Synthesizers can also produce a 27.778 kHz square wave for use with HP scalar network analyzers. Synthesizers wit[...]

ModOut On/Off FM Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also (MOD) 4 This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you output the internally- generated frequency modulation waveforms to the rear panel AM/FM OUTPUT connector. When scaled exponentially at 10 dB/V, the maximum output voltage is offset to 0 V and the minimum voltage level is -[...]

HP 8360 User’s Handbook FEEDFORWARD Figure M-l. ALC Block Diagram Operating and Programming Reference M-13[...]

Amplitude Modulation Amplitude modulation can be accepted from an external source at the AM connector or can be internally generated by synthesizers with Option 002. The damage level of the AM input is f15 V DC. The input impedance of the AM connector is 500. A jumper on the A10 ALC board allows you to change the input impedance to 2 kR (See “Adj[...]

Amplitude Modulation Uncoupled mode can also be used for the following: n To increase the available AM depth if you are modulating near the minimum power range of the ALC loop. n To offset the power sweep range. n To reduce AM noise by operating at a higher ALC level. AM Rate The maximum AM rate available is limited by the bandwidth of the componen[...]

Amplitude Modulation ALC loop open, the minimum level is limited by the modulator’s range to approximately -50 dBm. p out I Maximum Swcified Power _____-_--_--_--_--_ ------ Deep PM On With AM BW Cal Deep M( On Without AM BW Cal Deep AM Off Figure M-2. Power Accuracy Over the AM Dynamic Range Calibrating the Linear Modulator The AM bandwidth ca[...]

FM Modulation FM Modulation Frequency modulation can be accepted from an external source at the FM connector or can be internally generated by synthesizers with Option 002. The damage level of the FM input is 4~15 V DC. The input impedance is set to 50R. A jumper on the All FM Driver board allows you to change the input impedance to 600R. (See “A[...]

FM Modulation The FM rate can be decreased as long as the FM deviation remains less than n x 5 x FM rate and less than 8 MHz. I I I I Figure M-3. FM Deviation and Rate Limits If the FM deviation is set greater than the 8 MHz limit, it must be decreased for specified performance. An W:‘Ef?tKlD message is displayed on the message line if the FM dev[...]

Pulse Modulation Pulse Modulation Pulse modulation can be accepted from an external source at the PULSE connector or can be internally generated. The damage levels of the PULSE input are +lO and -5 V DC. The input impedance is 50R. A function generator must be capable of driving TTL levels into a 5Ofl load. With no input signal, the pulse input is [...]

Pulse Modulation Figure M-4. ALC Block Diagram (B) PULSE WAVEFORMS 0 1 PULSE INPUT 0 2 RF I THIS PEDESTAL REPRESENTS THE RF AMPLITUDE 0 3 LOG AMP OUTPUT 0 4 S/H CONTROL Figure M-5. Pulse Modulation System M-20 Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 User’s Handbook[...]

Pulse Modulation Leveling Narrow Pulses For narrow pulses of less than 1 /JS width, either use search leveling mode or use unleveled operation. (If you do not, you will see the output level continue to rise as the synthesizer tries to correct for the off portion of the cycle.) In search leveling mode, the RF amplitude is set with pulse modulation o[...]

Pulse Modulation Video Feedt hrough Video feedthrough is a video signal at the modulation rate that is superimposed on the RF envelope (see Figure M-6). If large enough, video feedthrough can disturb mixer balance, amplifier bias, crystal detector output, etc. Because it is low frequency energy, it can disturb systems that are not intended to deal [...]

Module Menu Function Group (ALC) Menu Map 1 Description This softkey accesses the source module selection softkeys. Millimeter-wave source modules can be connected to the synthesizer source module interface connectors (there is one each on the front and rear panels). These softkeys give you the option of letting the synthesizer automatically look a[...]

Module Select AUTO Function Group POWER and FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 and 5 Description This command sets the automatic selection of the millimeter source module interface connector. The synthesizer looks at both front and rear connectors and determines the type of source module (if any) connected. If a source module is present at both connectors, the s[...]

Ffodule S818Ct Bon% Programming Codes SCPI: SYSTem:MMHead:SELect FRONtlREARlNONE SYSTem:MMHead:SELect? Analyzer: NONE See Also Module Menu Module Select None Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook POWER and FREQUENCY 2 and 5 This command disables millimeter source module sensing. The synthesizer wil[...]

Mudule Select Rear Function Group POWER and FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 and 5 Description This command causes the synthesizer to examine only the rear panel source module interface connector to determine the type of source module (if any) connected. The instrument frequency limits and multiplier are altered according to the source module connected. Howeve[...]

more n/m Meter On/tiff FM Displays the FM deviation of the modulating signal. Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see the individual softkeys listed. Analyzer: NONE See Also (MOD), also see “Modulation”. more n/m Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook ALL FUNCTION GROUPS ALL MENU MAPS The more n/m sof[...]

Mtr Meas Menu Function Group POWER Menu Map 5 Description This softkey accesses the meter measure softkeys. Meas Corr All Measures flatness correction values for all frequency points in the flatness correction array. Meas Corr current Measures a flatness correction value for the frequency point currently in the active line of the flatness correctio[...]

P Peak RF Always Function Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9 Description This softkey appears in two locations: the POWER Tracking Nenu and the USER CAL Tracking Menu. The operation is the same in both locations. This softkey causes the synthesizer, when in CW or manual-sweep output mode, to align the output filter (SYTM) so that its passband is ce[...]

Peak RF Once Function Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9 Description This softkey appears in two locations: the POWER Tracking Menu and the USER CAL Tracking !lenu . The operation is the same in both locations. This softkey causes an instantaneous, one-time execution of the peaking function when the synthesizer is in the CW or manual sweep mode. It[...]

(POWER LEVEL ) Power(dBm) INT : x.xx. In Normal, Uncoupled Attenuator, the ( POWER LEVEL ) key controls the Level DAC and Level Control Circuits (see Figure A-l) within the ALC level range (+25 to -20 dBm). The attenuator is uncoupled from the ALC system and is controlled separately with the Set Atten key. When you press ( POWER LEVEL ), the active[...]

[POWER LEVEL) MTR: x.xx . In Normal, Module, the ( POWER LEVEL ) key controls the output power of the synthesizer as compared to the feedback voltage from a millimeter-wave source module. The attenuator (if present) is automatically uncoupled from the ALC system and the ( POWER LEVEL key controls the Level DAC and Level Control Circuits (see Figure[...]

POWER (iZiG) Function Group POWER Menu Map 5 Description This hardkey accesses the power function softkeys. F’ltness Menu Accesses the softkeys in the flatness correction menu. Power Offset Changes the displayed power to include an offset, but does not change the output power of the synthesizer. Power Slope Activates the linear, power-per-frequen[...]

Power Offset Function Group POWER Menu Map 5 Description This softkey changes the mapping of absolute power parameters on input to the synthesizer. It does not change the RF output produced by the synthesizer. The equation used to determine the displayed value is: Entered or Displayed Power = Hardware Power (ALC) + Active Offset. Programming Codes [...]

Power Sweep in dB/Hz, and t is either “DB” or the ASCII LF terminator. For example, for a slope of 1.5 dB/GHz use this procedure: 1. 1.5 dB/GHz = 1.5 dB/1,000,000,000 Hz 2. 1.5 dB/lES Hz = 1.5E-9 dB/Hz 3. The programming code is “SL11.5E-9 DB” See Also CPOWER LEVEL ), Power Sweep “Power Sweep and Power Slope Operation” in Chapter 1. Pow[...]

Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also INSTRUMENT STATE NONE This hardkey (green) causes the synthesizer to perform a short version of self-test, and initializes the synthesizer to a standard starting configuration. Two states can be defined for the standard configuration: Factory or User. Press (PRESET) at any time to test [...]

Preset'lfade Factory Preset Mode Factory Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 This softkey sets the standard starting configuration of the synthesizer when the (PRESET) key is pressed, as set by the manufacturer. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. The following is a descr[...]

Preset Mode User Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description This softkey sets the standard starting configuration of the synthesizer when the (PRESET) key is pressed, as set by the user. You can define any starting conditions: Set up the synthesizer with the conditions you want, then select Preset Mode User . Now whenever you press (PRESET), the [...]

Function Group MENU SELECT Menu Map NONE Description This hardkey lets you view previous menus. All menus visited from the last preset are remembered and displayed in a “last-visited-first-seen” order. Refer to Figure P-l, and follow the arrow paths as indicated. I SOME OTHER PREVIOUS MENU 0 8 0 BANK : KEYlABEL -w-w-m! AREA 0 0 moR Figure P-l. [...]

Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE See Also more n/m Programming Language Analyzr Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 This softkey lets you select Analyzer Language as the synthesizer’s interface language. This language uses HP 8340/8341 mnemonics and provides HP network analyzer compatibility. Any com[...]

Programming Language SCPI Programming Codes SCPI: SYSTem:LANGuage CIIL Analyzer: CIIL See Also Adrs Menu The M.A.T.E. option (Option 700) is documented in a separate manual supplement called, HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers Option 700 Manual Supplement. Programming Language SCPI Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYS[...]

Pt Trig Penn Function Group FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 Description This softkey accesses the list mode point trigger softkeys. List Mcrde Pt Trig Auto Automatically steps the synthesizer to next point in the frequency list. List Mode Pt Trig Bus Steps the synthesizer to the next point in the frequency list when an HP-IB trigger is received. List Mode Pt [...]

Pulse Delay TrigId Programming Codes SCPI: PULM:INTernal:DELay <num>[time suffix]]MAXimum]MINimum Analyzer: NONE See Also 0, 1 MOD a so see “Pulse” and “Modulation”. Pulse Delay Trig'd Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook IhnoD_1 4 This softkey (Option 002 only) lets you set a v[...]

Pulse Menu Function Group (MOD) Menu Map 4 Description This description is for the Pulse Menu softkey for synthesizers without Option 002. For the Option 002 Pulse Menu softkey go to the “Pulse Menu” heading that follows this one. This softkey reveals the pulse parameter softkeys. Pulse Period Sets the internal pulse generator’s pulse period.[...]

Menu Map 4 Description This description is for the Pulse Menu softkey for synthesizers with Option 002. For the standard 002 Pulse Menu softkey go to the “Pulse Menu” heading that precedes this one. This softkey accesses the pulse modulation softkeys. These softkeys engage external, internal, and scalar pulse modulation. They allow you to defin[...]

Pulse h/Off Extrnl Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Pulse On/Off Intrnl Function Group Menu Map Description LMOD) 4 This softkey activates the pulse modulation mode for an external pulse source. The pulse source is connected to the PULSE INPUT BNC connector and fed to the pulse modulator through a buffer circuit. When [...]

Pulse On/OffScalar Programming Codes SCPI: PULSe:SOURce INTernal PULSe[:STATe] ON]OFF]l]O Analyzer: NONE See Also IALC),m, Pulse Menu Pulse On/Off Scalar Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also (MOD) 4 This softkey activates pulse modulation mode, and sets the internal pulse generator to produce 27.778 kHz square wave pulses [...]

Pulse Period Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also (MOD) 4 This softkey lets you set a value for the internal pulse generator’s pulse period. The range of acceptable values is from 2 pus to 65.5 ms. The factory preset value is 2 ms. When this feature is active, its current value is displayed in the active entry area. SCPI[...]

Pulse Rise TimeFast Pulse Rise Time klto Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MODULATION 4 This softkey lets you set the pulse rise time to depend on the state of the synthesizer pulse scalar function. If pulse scalar is on, rise time is set to slow. Conversely if pulse scalar is off, then the rise time is set to fast. The[...]

Pulse Rise Time SlQW Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MODULATION 4 This softkey lets you set the synthesizer to apply a slow rise pulse filter to both internal and external pulse waveforms. This results in pulses having approximately 2 ps rise/fall times. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this function i[...]

Pm E&r Range Pwr Mtr Range Function Group IALC) Menu Map 1 Description This softkey lets you specify a range of operation (from +20 to -60 dBm) for an external power meter, when a power meter is used to level power externally. The factory preset value is 0 dBm. The value specified for Pwr Mtr Range directly affects the power level range for pow[...]

R Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 This hardkey retrieves a front panel setting that was previously stored in a SAVE register (1 through 8). SCPI: *RCL <num> The above is an IEEE 488.2 common command. Analyzer: RCn, where n= a numeric value from 0 to 9. (SAVE), SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY “Saving and Recallin[...]

Ref Osc Hem 10 MHz Freq Standard None Sets the synthesizer to free-run operation, where no frequency standard is used. Programming Codes SCPI: ROSCillator:SOURce INTernallEXTernallNONe Analyzer: NONE See Also Softkeys listed above. (RF ON/OFF) Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also ROTARY KNOB Function Group Menu Map Descrip[...]

S Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook SYSTEM 8 This hardkey allows up to eight different front panel settings to be stored in memory registers 1 through 8. Synthesizer settings can then be recalled with the [RECALL) key. A memory register can be alternated with the current front panel setting usi[...]

Save Lock Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description This softkey lets you disable the save function. It prohibits the saving of the present instrument state into a save/recall memory register. If this function is active, an error message is displayed. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this function is active. Programming Codes SCP[...]

SCPI Conformance Information SCPI Conformance Information The HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers conform to the 1990.0 version of SCPI. The following are the SCPI confirmed commands implemented by the HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers: n :ABORt n :AM [:DEPth] [:DEPth]? :INTernal :FREQuency :FREQuency? :SOURce :SOURce? :STATe :STATe? n :CORRectio[...]

SCPI Conformance Information :SPAN? :STARt :STARt? :STOP :STOP? n :LIST :DWELl :POINts? :DWELl? :FREQuency :POINts? :FREQuency? n :MARKer[n] :AOFF :FREQuency :FREQuency? :REFerence :REFerence? [:STATe] [:STATe]? n :POWer :ALC :BANDwidth]:BWIDth :AUTO :AUTO? :BANDwidth(:BWIDth? :ATTenuation :AUTO :AUTO? :ATTenuation? [:LEVel] [:LEVel]? :MODE :MODE? [...]

SCPI Conformance Information :STATe :STATe? n :PULSe :PERiod :PERiod? :WIDTh :WIDTh? n :ROSCillator :SOURce :AUTO :AUTO? :SOURce? n :STATus :OPERation :CONDition? :ENABle :ENABle? [:EVENt]? :NTRansition :NTRansition? :PTRansition :PTRansition? :PRESet :QUEStionable :CONDition? :ENABle :ENABle? [:EVENt]? :NTRansition :NTRansition? :PTRansition :PTRa[...]

SCPI Conformance Information :TIME? w :SYSTem :ALTernate :STATe : STATe? :ALTernate? :COMMunicate :GPIB :ADDRess :SECurity [:STATe] [:STATe]? :VERSion? n :TRIGger [:IMMediate] :SOURce :SOURce? The following are the SCPI approved commands implemented by the HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers: Instrument-specific diagnostic commands: n :DIAGnostics [...]

SCPI Conformance Information :IF :SAMP :YO :OUTPut :BANDcross? :FAULts? :FREQs? :UNLocks? :YODacs? :YTMDacs :SRECeiver :ASTate :ASTate? :BCRoss :MODE :MODE? :RSWeep :SWAP :SWAP? :BUCKet :DIVider :DIVider? :SWEep :ARRay[O] l] :LOCK :LOCK? :ARRay[O] l]? :RESult? :TEST :CONTinue :DATA :DESC? :MAXimum? :MINimum? IVALue? :DISable :ENABle [:EXECute] :LOG[...]

SCPI Conformance Information :DELete :POINts? :RESult? :TINT? The following are the commands implemented by the HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers which are not part of the SCPI definition: n :AM :INTernal :FUNCtion :FUNCtion? :MODE :MODE? :TYPE :TYPE? n :CALibration :ADJust :A4:VCO :A5:LGAin :AG:VCO :AG:SMATch :AG:LGAin :AG:IFGain :AS:OFFSet :AlO[...]

SCPI Conformance Information :INITiate? :NEXT? :RANGe :RANGe? :POWer :ARRay :POINts? :ARRay? :ATTenuation :ATTenuation? :EXTernal :ARRay :POINts? :ARRay? :RANGe :RANGe? :TYPE ’ :TYPE? :VALue :VALue? :ZERO :TYPE :VALue :VALue? :RANGe :RANGe? :RECall :SAVE :ZERO :ALL :SECurity :CODE :STATe :STATe? :SPAN :AUTO :AUTO? [:EXECute] :TRACk n :CORRection [...]

SCPI Conformance Information [:DEViation] [:DEViation]? :FILTer :HPASs :HPASs? :INTernal :FUNCtion :FUNCtion? n :FREQuency :MULTiplier :STATe :STATe? :MULTiplier? :OFFSet :STATe :STATe? :OFFSet? :STEP :AUTO :AUTO? [:INCRement] [:INCRement]? n :INITiate :CONTinuous :CONTinuous? [:IMMediate] H :LIST :MANual :MANual? :MODE :MODE? [:POWer] :CORRection [...]

SCPI Conformance Information :PERiod :PERiod? :TRIGger :SOURce :SOURce? :WIDTh :WIDTh? :SLEW :SLEW? :AUTO :AUTO? w :STATus :MSIB :CONDition? :ENABle :ENABle? [:EVENt]? :NTRansition :NTRansition? :PTRansition :PTRansition? :SREceiver :CONDition? :ENABle :ENABle? [:EVENt]? :NTRansition :NTRansition? :PTRansition :PTRansition? w :SWEep :CONTrol :STATe[...]

SCPI Conformance Information :ERRor? :KEY :ASSign :CLEar [:CODE] [:CODE]? :DISable :ENABle :LANGuage :MMHead :SELect :AUTO :AUTO? :SELect? :PRESet [:EXECute] :SAVE :TYPE :SECurity :COUnt :COUnt? n :TRIGger :ODELay :ODELay? n :TSWeep n :UNIT :AM :AM? :POWer :POWer? HP 8360 User’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-13[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY Introduction This entry is organized as follows: 1. IEEE 488.2 common commands in alphabetical order. 2. Command table of SCPI programming commands. 3. Alphabetical listing of commands with descriptions. IEEE 488.2 Common a *cLs Commands Clear the Status Byte, the Data Questionable Event Register, the Standard Event Status Regi[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY a *OPT? This returns a string identifying any device options. 0 *RCL <num> The instrument state is recalled from the specified memory register. The value range is from 0 to 8. l *RST The synthesizer is set to a predefined condition as follows: AM:DEPTH value is 50% AM INTernal FREquency value is 1 kHz AM:MODE NORMal AM:SO[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY 1NITiate:CONTinuous OFF LIST:DWELlvalueis 100 /JS (MINimum) LIST:DWELl:POINts? returns al LIST:FREquencyvalueis (MAX+MIN)/2 LIST:FREQuency:POINts? returns a 1 LIST:MANual 1 LIST:MODEAUTO LIST[:POWerl:CORRectionO LIST[:POWer]:CORRection:POINts? returns al LIST:TRIGger:SOURce IMMediate MARKer[nl:AMPLitudeC:STATel OFF MARKer[n] :A[...]

SWEep : STEP value is (StopMAX-StartMIN) /lO SWEep:TIMEMINimum SWEep:TIME:AUTO ON SWEep:TIME:LLIMit 10ms SWEep : GENerat ion ANALog SWEep : MODE AUTO SWEep : MANual : POINt 1 SWEep:MANual[:RELative] 0.50 SWEep:MARKer:STATe OFF SYSTem: ALTernate 1 SYSTem:ALTernate:STATe OFF SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess 19 SYSTem:KEY:ENABle SAVE SYSTem:MMHead:SELe[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY sending the command: TSW;*WAI allows for synchronous sweep operation. It causes the synthesizer to start a sweep and wait until the sweep is completed before executing the next command. S-18 Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 User’s Handbook[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY 1 Parameter types are explained in the “Getting Started Programming~’ chapter. HP 8360 User’s Handbook Command ABORt AM [:DEPth] INTernal :FREQuency :FUNCtion :MODE :SOURce :STATe :TYPE CALibration :AM :AUTO [:EXECute] :PEAKing :AUTO [:EXECute] :PMETer :DETector :INITiate? :NEXT? :F[...]

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SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY (continued) Command DIAGnostics [:EXECute] :LOG Parameters Parameter Type1 Allowed Values extended numeric 0 to 288 :SOURce llog when [:STATe] state :LOOP state :NAME? selftest number discrete Boolean Boolean extended numeric ALLIFAIL ON]OFF]l]O ON]OFF]l]O 0 to 288 :POINts? number of self[...]

Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY (continued) Command FREQuency :MODE :MULTiplier :STATe :OFFSet :STATe :SPAN :STARt :STEP Parameters free mode freq mult state freq offset state freq span start freq Parameter Type1 Allowed Values discrete CWlSWEeplLIST extended numeric +36 to -36 or MAXimum(MINimum Boolean ON(OFF(l(0 extended numeric +99.999 [...]

Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPl COMMAND SUMMARY (continued) Command Parameters Parameter Type1 Allowed Values [n] is 1 to 5, 1 is the default MARKer[n] :AMPLitude [:STATe] state Boolean ON/OFF]1 10 :VALue amp marker extended numeric +10 to depth -1ODB]MAXimum]MINimum :AOFF :DELTa? difference between numeric <num>,<num> 1 to 5 two markers :FREQu[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY (continued) Command POWer Parameters Parameter Type1 Allowed Values :MODE :OFFSet :STATe :RANGe :SEARch :SLOPe :STATe :SPAN :STARt :STATe :STEP power mode power equation offset state power meter range search mode power slope state power sweep span power sweep start value RF on/off discret[...]

Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY (continued) Command Parameters Parameter Type1 Allowed Values PULM :PERiod intnl pulse period extended numeric <num>[time suffix] or MAXimumlMINimum :TRIGger :SOURce pulse trigger source discrete INTernallEXTernal :WIDTh intnl pulse width extended numeric <num>(time s&ix] or MAXimumlMINimum :S[...]

Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY (continued) Command IEep CONTrol Parameters Parameter Type1 Allowed Values :STATe dual source mode ON]OFF]l]O :TYPE ,DWELl :AUTO type of sweep control settling time plus dwell time dwell calculation state Boolean discrete extended numeric Boolean MASTerlSLAVe 0.1 to 3200 ms or MAXimum]MINimum ON]OFF]l]O :GENe[...]

Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY (continued) Command Parameters Parameter Type1 Allowed Values SYSTem :ALTernate save/recall numeric 1 to S]MAXimum]MINimum register :STATe state Boolean ON]OFF]l]O :COMMunicate :GPIB :ADDRess synthesizer numeric 1 to 30 address :DUMP :PRINter? :ERRor? :KEY :ASSign key code assign numeric 0 to 511, 1 to 14 exc[...]

l ABORt Causes the sweep in progress to abort and reset. If INIT: CONT is ON it immediately restarts the sweep. The pending operation flag (driving *OPC, *WAI, and *OPC?) undergoes a transition once the sweep is reset. l AM[:DEPTh] Qnun>[PCTlIMAXimumlMINimuml~num>DB l AM[:DEPThl? [MAXimumlMINimum] Sets and queries the percentage of AM when th[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY If this is ON, each time a frequency or power is changed, CALibration:AM[:EXECutel is attempted. l CALibration:AM[:EXECutel When AM is on and the synthesizer is in the CW or manual mode, the synthesizer performs a modulator calibration as long as power sweep is not active. l CALibration:PEAKing:AUTO ONlOFFlllO l CALibration:PEA[...]

DIODe PMETer MMHead Initiates a calibration of the external flatness. Depends on value of CALibrat ion: PMETer : RANGe. Initiates a calibration of the power meter flatness. Depends on value of CALibrat ion : PMETer : RANGe. Initiates a calibration of the source module flatness. Depends on value of CALibrat ion : PMETer : RANGe. l CALibration:PMETer[...]

Sets and queries an array of up to 801 frequency-correction pairs. This correction information is used to create a correction array that can be added to the internal calibration array. The correction entered is at the associated frequency. Frequencies in between frequency-correction pair values are determined by linear interpolation. If a value of [...]

l DIAGnostics:INSTrument:PRINter:ADDRess <num> l DIAGnostics:INSTrument:PRINter:ADDRess? Sets the HP-IB address of the printer to use during some of the calibration procedures when the synthesizer assumes HP-IB control. *RST and power on do not effect this command. The default is 1. The default value is set at memory initialization only. l DI[...]

HP 8360 User’s Handbook <manual entry point> a string response that identifies the paragraph number in the HP 8360 Assembly-Level Repair Manual to begin the troubleshooting procedure. l DIAGnostics:TEST:CONTinue Causes the selftest execution to continue when paused for raw data examination. Does nothing in other conditions. l DIAGnostics:TE[...]

l DIAGnostics:TEST:LOG[:STATe]? l DIAGnostics:TEST:LOG[:STATe] ON|OFF|l|O Selects and queries the raw data logging ON/OFF switch. Both commands are executable in selftest mode. After *RST, the setting is 0. l DIAGnostics:TEST:LOOP ON|OFF|l|O l DIAGnostics:TEST:LOOP? Selects and queries the test looping ON/OFF switch. Both commands are executable in[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY positions to the bandwidth, < 20 Hz and > 100 kHz, but any numeric is accepted. The value is compared to 1 kHz and the correct position is determined (> 1 kHz sets the position to 100 kHz and 5 1 kHz sets the position to 20 Hz). After *RST, the value is 100 kHz. l FM:INTernal:FREQuency <num>[freq suffix] IMAXimum[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY The synthesizer use s “bumping” to move unspecified frequency parameters, but if the final value of any of the frequency headers is the result of bumping, then an error is generated since the user is not getting what was specified. This means, to guarantee sequence independence requires sending the frequency pairs in a sing[...]

Sets and queries the manual frequency. This controls the output frequency in swept manual mode. The limits are START and STOP. *RST value is the same as FREQ : CENTER. See FREQ : CENTER for more information. l FREQuency:MODE FIXediCWlSWEeplLIST l FREQuency:MODE? Sets and queries the switch that selects either swept, CW or list operation. *RST value[...]

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SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY before changing to the next frequency. After *RST, the value is 100 PUS ( MIN ). l LIST:DWELl:POINts? [MAXimumlMINimum] Returns the number of dwells entered using the LIST:DWELl command. After *RST returns a 1. l LIST:FREQuency (Cnum>[freq suffix] lMAXimumlMINimum)i*801 l LIST:FREQuency? Sets and queries a list of frequencie[...]

*RST state is AUTO. l LIST[:POWer]:CORRection (<num>[DB]IMAXimumlMINimum~l*801 l LISTC:POWer]:CORRection? Sets and queries the list of correction levels that correspond to each of the frequencies entered using the LIST:FREQ command. The attenuator is not allowed to change during the list execution. The number of parameters can be from 1 to 80[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY MARKer[n]:MODE How the frequency of the marker is determined. FREQuency Absolute frequency is used. The limits are confined to the present START and STOP frequency limits. DELTa The value is specified with respect to the reference marker. (MARKer[n]:REFerence) The *RST values are the same as the FREQ : CENTcommand *RST value. l[...]

l MODulat ion : STATe? Queries the status of any modulation. If any of the modulation states are on, then it returns a 1, otherwise it returns a 0. Power Subsystem Any place where dBm is accepted as a suffix, any level suffix is accepted also. In the absence of a suffix, the units are assumed to be as set by the UNIT :POW command. l POWer:ALC:BANDw[...]

Programming a specific value for POWer : AMPLif ier : STATE sets POWer:AMPLifier:STATE:AUTOto OFF. l POWer:AMPLifier:STATE:AUTO ONlOFFlOll l POWer:AMPLifier:STATE:AUTO? Sets and queries the automatic selection of the doubler amplifier state. Programming a specific value for POWer : AMPLif ier : STATE sets POWer:AMPLifier:STATE:AUTO to OFF. *RSTvalu[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY the sweep mode then the output level is controlled by the start, stop, center and span functions. If in the fixed power mode then the output is controlled by the POW C: LEVEL1 command. The *RST value is FIXed. l POWer:OFFSet <num>[DB]lMAXimumlMINimumlUPlDOWN l POWer:OFFSet? [MAXimumlMINimum] Sets and queries the power off[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY FREQ:MODE Affect on Slope CW or LIST Rotates around 0 Hz. SWEep or Rotates around the start frequency. STEP The *RST value is 0. l POWer:SLOPe:STATe ON|OFF|l|O l POWer:SLOPe:STATe? Sets and queries the power slope state. *RST value is 0. l POWer:SPAN <num>[DB] lMAXimumlMINimumlUPlDOWN l POWer : SPAN? [MAXimum I MINimum] T[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY analogous to those for frequency sweep. Power sweep is allowed to be negative, unlike frequency sweeps. “RST value is 0 dBm. l PULM:EXTernal:DELay <num>[time suffix] IMAXimumlMINimum l PULM:EXTernal:DELay? [MAXimumIMINimum] Sets and queries the value of pulse delay from the time the external pulse signal arrives to when[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY Pulse Subsystem Since frequency and period are inversely related, if both are sent in the same message, only the last one is applied. If the WIDth command and either the FREQuency or PERiod command are sent in the same message, they must be accepted without error if the resulting pulse is possible. l PULSe:FREQuency Cnum>[fr[...]

command to set the switch will cause ROSC:SOUR:AUTO OFF to be done also. The *RST value is automatically determined. l ROSCillator:SOURce:AUTO ONlOFFlllO a ROSCillator:SOURce:AUTO? Sets and queries the automatic reference selection switch. The *RST value is 1. l STATus:OPERation:CONDition? Queries the Standard Operation Condition register. l STATus[...]

l STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? Queries the Data Questionable Event Register. This is a destructive read. l STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition <num> l STATus:QUJZStionable:NTRansition? Sets and queries the Negative TRansition Filter for the Data Questionable Status Register. The STAT US : PRESet value is 0. l STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition <n[...]

l SWEep:DWELl <num>[time suffix] lMAXimumlMINimum l SWEep:DWELl? CMAXimumIMINimum] Sets and queries the amount of time in seconds that the synthesizer stays (dwell) at each step after reporting a source settled SRQ and pulsing the Trigger Out line low. This one value is used at each step when in the SWE:TRIG:SOUR IMM modeofa stepped sweep. Se[...]

HP 8360 User’s Handbook SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY l SWEep:MANual:POINt <num>lMAXimumlMINimum l SWEep:MANual:POINt? [MAXimumlMINimum] Sets and queries the step point number to go to and lock. The value is a unitless value that is limited between 1 and the number of points requested. This command has no effect on the instrument unless: the sweep m[...]

If you change step size then the number of points will be changed to span/step and a Parameter Bumped execution error is reported. If span or points are changed then STEP= SPAN/POINTS. The step sweep command creates a coupling with sweeptime also. If points is changed through this coupling and DWELl:AUTO is ON and TIME:AUTO is ON then dwell is chan[...]

SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY HP 8360 User’s Handbook Sets and queries the save/recall register number to alternate the foreground state of the instrument. The *RST value is 1. l SYSTem:ALTernate:STATe ONlOFFlllO l SYSTem:ALTernate:STATe? Sets and queries the state of the Alternate State function. *RST setting is OFF. l SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess <[...]

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SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY HP 8360 User’s Handbook is not affected by *RST. When you change the value from ON to OFF, everything except calibration data is initialized or destroyed. In particular, data in instrument state and all save/recall registers are destroyed. l SYSTem:VERSion? This query returns a formatted numeric value corresponding to the SCP[...]

SCPI STATUS REGISTER STRUCTURE STANDARD EVENT STATUS GROUP ENABLE REGISTER *ESE <““ml> * ESE? 2 I SERVICE REQUEST ENABLE REGISTER ; ;;E? <““ml> S-56 Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 User’s Handbook[...]

SCPI STATUS REGISTER STRUCTURE STA N DARD OPERATION STATUS GRO U P NEGAT,“E TRANSITION FILTER STAT:OPER.Nrn <““rn> STAT:OPER:NTRR? POSKb’E TRANSlTiON FILTER STAT OPEWTR <““ml> STAT”o.OPERotio”:Pt,onsition? ENABLE REGISTER STAT OPER+NAB <“urn> STAT”r.OPERatio”:E”able DATA QUESTIONABLE STATUS GROUP CONDKION R[...]

Security Menu Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description This softkey accesses the security function softkeys. Blanlr Display Turns off the synthesizer’s data display, active entry, and message line areas. Clear Memory Writes alternating ones and zeros over all synthesizer state functions and save/recall registers a selectable number of times, [...]

Set Atten Selftest (Full) Function Group SERVICE Menu Map 6 Description This softkey activates the self-test function of the synthesizer. Programming Codes SCPI: *TST? Analyzer: NONE See Also Fault Menu, SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY “OPERATOR’S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCE,” Chapter 4. Set Atten Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes [...]

SINGLE Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SWEEP 7 This hardkey selects single sweep mode, aborts any sweep in progress and initiates a single sweep at a rate determined by the sweep time function. If you press (SINGLE) in the middle of a continuous sweep, the sweep is aborted and the synthesizer retraces to the starting [...]

(SPAN) Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also FREQUENCY 2 This softkey lets you set a value for the frequency span in the center frequency/frequency span mode of swept frequency operation. Press w) , and use the entry area to enter the desired value. The synthesizer sweeps from the span below to above the center frequency. C[...]

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Start Sweep Trigger Bus Start Sweep Trigger Auto Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Start Sweep Trigger Bus Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SWEEP 7 When this softkey is selected, the synthesizer automatically triggers a sweep. This is the fastest way to accomplish the sweep-retrace cycle. A[...]

Start Sweep Trigger Ext Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SWEEP 7 When this softkey is selected, the synthesizer waits for an external hardware trigger to trigger a sweep. Connect the trigger pulse to TRIGGER INPUT. It is activated on a TTL rising edge. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is ac[...]

Step Control Master SCRLAR NRSTER SLRVE NETUORK RNRLYZER SYNTHESIZER SYNTHESIZER Figure S-l. Connections Required for a Two-Tone Scalar Network Analyzer Measurement System 1. Designate one synthesizer as the master, the other as the slave. 2. Make the connections. 3. To avoid synchronization problems, always set up the slave (frequency and power) b[...]

Step Control Slave Function Group FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 Description This softkey lets you designate the synthesizer as the slave in a dual synthesizer measurement system. A dual synthesizer system (two-tone measurement system) facilitates accurate device characterizations by providing one timebase reference for both sources. Figure S-l shows the con[...]

Step Points Programming Codes SCPI: SWEep:CONTrol:STATe ON]OFF]l]O SWEep:CONTrol:TYPE SLAVe Analyzer: NONE See Also Step Control Master, Step Swp Menu Step Dwell Function Group FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 Description This softkey lets you set dwell times for points in the stepped frequency mode of sweep operation. The dwell time for points in step frequen[...]

SZ;ep Points Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also 2 This softkey lets you define the number of step points in a stepped frequency sweep. The number of points in a stepped sweep can range from 2 to 801. Step Size and Step Points are dependent variables. If you know how many steps are desired in a given sweep, use the softkey Step Points t[...]

Step Swp Menu Step Swp Menu Function Group FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 Description This softkey reveals the stepped Dwell Coupled Step Control Master Step Control Slave Step Dwell Step Points Step Size Step Swp Pt Trig Auto Step Swp Pt Trig Bus Step Swp Pt Trig Ext frequency sweep entry menu. Couples the dwell time for stepped sweep points to ramp sweep, [...]

Step Swp Pt Trig Auto Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also st;ep Swp Pt Trig Bus Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also FREQUENCY 2 When this softkey is selected, the synthesizer automatically steps to the next point in the stepped frequency sweep until all points are swept. The time between points [...]

Step Swp Pt Trig Ext Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also FREQUENCY 2 When this softkey is selected, the synthesizer steps to the next point in the stepped frequency sweep when an external hardware trigger is received. When the last frequency point is reached and continuous sweep is selected, the next trigger causes the st[...]

See Also (CENTER), (cw), FREQUENCY (MENU), (ml, (K) “CW Operation Start/Stop Frequency Sweep,” in Chapter 1. “Programming Typical Measurements,” in Chapter 1. SWEEP @ii-) Function Group SWEEP Menu Map 7 Description This hardkey accesses the sweep menu softkeys. Manual Sweep Activates manual sweep mode. Depending on what parameter is sweepin[...]

Sweep Mode Ramp Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE See Also Softkeys listed above. “Programming Typical Measurements,” in Chapter 1. Sweep Mode List Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SWEEP 7 This softkey activates the step frequency list mode. To use this type of sweep, a frequency list must have been enter[...]

Sweep Mode Itamp Programming Codes SCPI: FREQuency:MODE SWEep SWEep[:FRE Q uency]:GENeration ANALog Analyzer: NONE See Also CONNECTORS, [CONT), Manual Sweep,(SINGLE), “Programming Typical Measurements,” in Chapter 1. Sweep Mode Step Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SWEEP 7 This softkey activates the stepped frequen[...]

Sup Span CalOnce Swp Span Cal Always Function Group USER CAL Menu Map 9 Description This softkey causes a sweep span calibration each time the frequency span is changed. An asterisk next to the key label indicates this feature is active. Programming Codes SCPI: CALibration:SPAN:AUTO ONIOFFIl(0 Analyzer: NONE See Also Freq Cal Menu “Using Frequenc[...]

(SWEEP] Function Group SWEEP Menu Map 7 Description This softkey lets you set a sweep time for frequency sweeps or power sweeps. The sweep time range is 10 ms to 2OOs, but the fastest sweep time is constrained by the frequency span. The fastest possible sweep can be determined automatically: 1. Press SWEEP (MENU), this reveals the sweep menu keys. [...]

Description This softkey lets you set the synthesizer’s sweep time to a minimum value for a chosen span and meet all specifications. The sweep time is limited by a 300 MHz/ms sweep rate. An asterisk next to the key label indicates this feature is active. Programming Codes SCPI: SWEep:TIME:AUTO ONlOFFlllO Analyzer: NONE See Also (-1 “Power Level[...]

SYSTEM [MENU) UsrKey Clear Activates the USER-DEFINED (MENU) and lets you delete a single key within that menu. UsrMenu Clear Activates the USER-DEFINED [j) and clears all keys in that menu. Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE See Also Softkeys listed above, CONNECTORS, USER-DEFINED LMENU) S-78 Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 Us[...]

10 MHz Freq Std Auto Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 This softkey sets the synthesizer to choose its frequency standard automatically. If an external standard is connected to the 10 MHz REF INPUT BNC, then it is chosen as the reference. If no external standard is connected, the internal standard is chosen as [...]

10 l4EIz Freq Std Extrnl Programming Codes SCPI: ROSCillator[:SOURce] EXTernal Analyzer: NONE See Also Ref Osc Menu 10 MHz Freq Std Intrnl Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description This softkey sets the synthesizer to select the internal 10 MHz signal as the frequency reference. If the internal signal is disconnected or not working properly, UNL[...]

TrigOut Delay Tracking Menu Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also POWER, USER CAL 5, 9 In the menu structure there are two occurrences of this softkey. One occurs in the POWER (K], the other occurs in the USER CAL (MENU). Both softkeys operate the same way. These softkeys access the tracking menu. Auto Track Realigns the sy[...]

TrigOut Delay Programming Codes SCPI: TRIGger:ODELay <num>[time suffix] Analyzer: NONE See Also Start Sweep Trigger Auto, Start Sweep Trigger Bus, Start Sweep Trigger Ext T-4 Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 User’s Handbook[...]

U Uncoupl Atten Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also POWER 5 This softkey uncouples the attenuator (if there is one) from the ALC system. It allows independent control of attenuator settings. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. To set the attenuator after it is uncoupled, select Set Att[...]

Up/Down Power Function Group POWER Menu Map 5 Description This softkey activates the power step size function. It can be set from 0.01 to 20 dB. In this mode, power is stepped by the up/down arrow keys. An asterisk next to the key label indicates this feature is active. Programming Codes SCPI: POWer:STEP[:IN C rement] <num>[DB] or MAXimumlMIN[...]

Programming Codes SCPI: FREQuency:STEP[:INCR] <num>[freq suffix] or MAXimum I MINimum Analyzer: SF or SHCF <num> [HzIKz~MzIGz] See Also Manual Sweep , Sweep Mode Step, Up/Dn Size Swept Up/Dn Size Swept Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook FREQUENCY 2 This softkey sets the frequency ste[...]

(USERCAL) Function Group USER CAL Menu Map 9 Description This softkey accesses the user calibration softkeys. FullUsr Cal Performs a complete alignment as determined by the instrument settings. Tracking Menu Accesses the softkeys of the tracking menu. AM Cal Menu Accesses the AM calibration menu. Freq Cal Menu Accesses the Frequency span calibratio[...]

UsrNenu Clear Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE See Also (E), (PRIOR), Usl-Key Gleu , UsrMenu Clear UsrKey Clear Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description This softkey lets you recall the user defined menu and remove a single softkey that appears in that menu. 1. Select UsrKey clear. The user defined menu appears in the softkey label a[...]

Usrknu Clear Description This softkey recalls the user defined menu and removes all softkeys assigned to that menu. The empty user defined menu remains in the softkey label area. Programming Codes SCPI: SYSTem:KEY:CLEar ALL Analyzer: NONE See Also (ASSIGN), USER DEFINED (e), UsrKey Clear U-6 Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 User’s Hand[...]

Z Zero Freq Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 This softkey lets you enable a security feature that displays zeroes for all accessible frequency information. Once this security feature is activated, it can be turned off by a front panel (PRESET). An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is a[...]

Zoom Function Group FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 Description This softkey activates the CF/Span sweep mode (zoom). In this mode, span is controlled by the up/down arrow keys. Center frequency is controlled by the rotary knob or the numeric entry keys. The left and right arrows control the resolution with which the center frequency can be changed. This is a[...]

2a ERROR MESSAGES Introduction This section lists the error messages that may be displayed by the front panel or transmitted by the synthesizer over the interface bus. Each error message is accompanied by an explanation, and suggestions are provided to help solve the problem. Where applicable, references are given to related chapters of the operati[...]

w OPTION NOT INSTALLED. The language selected and the corresponding firmware/hardware necessary to run that language is not present in the synthesizer. See “INSTALLATION” for information on language selection. DISPLAY IS NOT RESPONDING: Can appear on the front panel emulator if the internal processor can not communicate with the display properl[...]

Error in Test Patch entry !!: This error will only occur if the service adjustment menu is accessed. Specifically, one of three entries has been attempted. w An invalid test patch number. n An invalid test patch data point. l An invalid parameter of the test patch specification. Correct by entering a valid parameter. Freq step must be >= 0 !!: T[...]

LINT2 INTERRUPT: This can only be caused by an internal processor error. Refer to the “OPERATOR’S CHECK” chapter for instructions on contacting a qualified service technician. LINT6 INTERRUPT: This can only be caused by an internal processor error. Refer to the “OPERATOR’S CHECK” chapter for instructions on contacting a qualified servic[...]

TRACE EXCEPTION: This can only be caused by an internal processor error. Refer to the “OPERATOR’S CHECK” chapter for instructions on contacting a qualified service technician. TRAP0 EXCEPTION: This can only be caused by an internal processor error. Refer to the “OPERATOR’S CHECK” chapter for instructions on contacting a qualified servic[...]

Universal SCPI Error Messages Error Messages From -499 To -400 These error messages indicate that the Output Queue Control of the synthesizer has detected a problem with the message exchange protocol. This type of error sets the Query Error Bit (bit 2) in the Event Status Register. One of the following has occurred: n An attempt has been made to re[...]

-240, Hardware error; Rear panel HP-IB switch -224, Illegal parameter value -222, Data out of range;Expected O-l -222, Data out of range -221, Settings conflict -221, Settings conflict;List Arrays Invalid -221, Settings conflict;Power And Level Mode -221, Settings conflict;Power and attenuator -221, Settings conflict;mm Module Mismatch -220, Parame[...]

-105, GET not allowed -104, Data type error -104, Data type error;Block not allowed -104, Data type error;Char not allowed -104, Data type error;Decimal not allowed -104, Data type error;Non-dec not allowed -104, Data type error;String not allowed -103, Invalid separator 2a-8 Error Messages[...]

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2c Specifications This section lists the specifications for the HP 8360 Synthesized Sweepers. In a effort to improve these synthesized sweepers, Hewlett-Packard has made changes to this product which are identified with changes in the serial number prefix. To check if your synthesized sweeper specifications are the same as those listed in this sect[...]

Frequency Range HP 83620A: 10 MHz to 20 GHz HP 83622A: 2 to 20 GHz HP 83623A: 10 MHz to 20 GHz High Power HP 83624A: 2 to 20 GHz High Power HP 83630A: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz HP 83640A: 10 MHz to 40 GHz HP 83650A: 10 MHz to 50 GHz Resolution Standard: 1 kHz Option 008: 1 Hz Frequency Bands (for CW signals) Band Frequency Range 0 10 MHz to < 2 GHz 1 2[...]

Synthesized Step Accuracy: Same as time base Sweep Minimum Step Size: Same as frequency resolution Number of Points: 2 to 801 Switching Time: Same as CW Dwell Time: 100 ps to 3.2 s Synthesized List Mode Accuracy: Same as time base Minimum Step Size: Same as frequency resolution Number of Points: 1 to 801 Switching Time: Same as CW Dwell Time: 100 ~[...]

RF Output Output Power Maximum Leveled3 Standard Option 006 HP 83620A, 83622A -l-13 +13 HP 83623A +17 +17 HP 83624A +20 4-17 HP 83630A Output Frequencies < 20 GHz +13 4-13 Output Frequencies 1 20 GHz t10 t10 HP 83640A Output Frequencies < 26.5 GHz i-10 +10 Output Frequencies > 26.5 GHz t6 i-6 HP 83650A Output Frequencies < 26.5 GHz t10 [...]

Accuracy (dB)4 Specifications apply in CW, step, list, manual sweep, and ramp sweep modes of operation. Frequency (GHz) Power < 2.0 > 2.0 and 5 20 > 2.0 and 5 40 > 40 > +lO dBm f1.2 f1.3 > -10 dBm5 f0.6 f0.7 Lto.9 f1.7 > -60 dBm f0.9 *1.0 f1.2 f2.0 < -60 dBm f1.4 f1.5 f1.7 1!c2.5 Flatness (dB) Specifications apply in CW, ste[...]

Analog Power Sweep Range: -20 dBm to maximum available power, can be offset using step attenuator. External Leveling Range At External HP 33330D/E Detector: -36 to +4 dBm At External Leveling Input: -200 PV to -0.5 volts Source Match Typical HP 6365OA Power Flatness 4.1 -0.2 0.01 26.5 Frequency (GHz) 1 50 Bandwidth External Detector Mode: 10 or 100[...]

Typical ALC Linearity (Frequenciess 20GHz) -10 0 +10 +20 ALC Level(dBm) Spectral Purity Specifications apply in CW, step, list, and manual sweep modes of operation. Spurious Signals Harmonics Output HP 83620A HP 83623A HP 83630A HP 83640A HP 83650A Frequencies HP 83622A HP 83624A < 2.2 GHz Standard -30 -25’ -30 -307 -307 Option 006 -307 -257 -[...]

-20 -30 -40 -50 g-60 -70 -80 -90 -100 Typical HP 83620A Harmonics & Subharmonics -20 -30 -40 -50 $40 -70 -80 -90 -100 Carrier Frequency (GHz) Typical HP 83623A Harmonics 7 13.5 20 Carrier Frequency (GHz) Non-Harmonically Related Output Frequencies: < 2.0 GHzg -60 1 2.0 and < 20 GHz -60 2 20 GHz and < 26.5 GHz -58 > 26.5and 5 40 GHz [...]

Power-Line Related (< 300 Hz offset from carrier) 10 MHz to < 7 GHz -55 7 GHz to < 13.5 GHz -49 13.5 GHz to 20 GHz -45 > 20 GHz to < 26.5 GHz -43 26.5 GHz to < 38 GHz” -39 38 GHz to 50 GHz -37 Single-Sideband Phase Noise Offset from Carrier (dBc/Hz) Band(s) 100 Hz 1kHz 10kHz 100 kHz 10 MHz to < 7 GHz -70 -78 -86 -107 7 GHz to[...]

Modulation Pulse Pulse modulation specifications apply for output frequencies 400 MHz and above. On/Off Ratioll Rise/Fall Times Minimum Width Internally Leveled Search Mode Output Frequencies < 2.0 GHz Output Frequencies > 2.0 GHz ALC Off Mode Output Frequencies < 2.0 GHz Output Frequencies 2 2.0 GHz Minimum Repetition Frequency Internally[...]

Internal Pulse Generator Width Range: 1 ps to 65 ms Period Range: 2 ps to 65 ms Resolution: 1 ps AM and Scan Bandwidth (3 dB, 30% depth, modulation peaks 3 dB below maximum rated power): DC to 100 kHz (typically DC to 300 kHz) Modulation Depth (ALC levels noted, can be offset using step attenuator) Normal Mode: -20 dBm to 1 dB below maximum availab[...]

Delta v = 29.60mvolts Vmarker 1 = 600.00pvolts Vmorker 2 = 30.200mvolts Timebose = 800ns/div FM Locked Mode Maximum Deviation: f8 MHz Rates (3 dB bandwidth, 500 kHz deviation): 100 kHz to 8 MHz Maximum Modulation Index (deviation/rate): n x 5 Unlocked Mode Maximum Deviation At rates 5 100 Hz: f75 MHz At rates > 100 Hz: f8 MHz Rates (3 dB bandwid[...]

Internal Modulation Generator Option 002 AM, FM Pulse Modulation Meter Internal Waveforms: sine, square, triangle, ramp, noise Rate Range Sine: 1 Hz to 1 MHz Square, triangle, ramp: 1 Hz to 100 kHz Resolution: 1 Hz Depth, deviation Range: same as base instrument Resolution: 0.1% Accuracy: same as base instrument Modes: free-run, gated, triggered, d[...]

General Environmental Warm-Up Time Power Requirements Weight & Dimensions Adapters Supplied Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 55°C EMC: Within limits of VDE 0871/6.78 Level B, FTZ 1046/1984, and Mil-Std-461B Part 7 RE02 Operation: Requires 30 minute warm-up from cold start at 0 to 55°C. Internal temperature equilibrium reached over 2 hour war[...]

Inputs & Outputs Auxiliary Output Provides an unmodulated reference signal from 2 to 26.5 GHz at a typical minimum power level of -10 dBm. Nominal output impedance 50 ohms. (SMA female, rear panel.) RF Output Nominal output impedance 50 ohms. (Precision 3.5 mm male on 20 and 26.5 GHz models, 2.4 mm male on 40 and 50 GHz models, front panel.) Ex[...]

10 MHz Reference Input Accepts 10 MHz flO0 Hz, 0 to +lO dBm reference signal for operation from external time base. Nominal input impedance 50 ohms. Damage level +lO, -5 volts. (BNC female, rear panel.) 10 MHz Reference Output Nominal signal level 0 dBm, nominal output impedance 50 ohms. (BNC female, rear panel.) Sweep Output Supplies a voltage pro[...]

Pulse Sync Out (Option 002 only) Outputs a 50 ns wide TTL pulse synchronized to the leading edge of the internally-generated pulse. (BNC female, rear panel.) AM/FM Output (Option 002 only) Outputs the internally-generated AM or FM waveform. This output can drive 50 ohms or greater. The AM output is scaled the same as it is generated, either 100%/V [...]

Option 008 1 Hz Frequency Resolution Provides frequency resolution of 1 Hz. Option 700 MATE System Compatibility Provides CIIL programming commands for MATE system compatibility. Option 806 Rack Slide Kit Used to rack mount HP 8360 while permitting access to internal spaces. Option 908 Rack Flange Kit Used to rack mount HP 8360 without front handle[...]

3 INSTALLATION This chapter provides installation instructions for the HP 8360 series synthesized sweeper and its accessories. It also provides information about initial inspection, damage claims, preparation for use, packaging, storage, and shipment. CAUTION This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 per IE[...]

Equipment Supplied All HP 8360 series synthesizers are sent from the factory with the following basic accessories: n Rack handles (mounted) n Power cord n Software package n A set of manuals The following adapters are also shipped with the synthesizers: HP 83620A HP 83622A HP 83623A HP 83624A HP 83630A Type-N to 3.5 mm (F) 1250-1745 3.5 mm (F) to 3[...]

Preparation for Use Power Requirements Line Voltage and Fuse Selection The HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers require a power source of 115v (+10/-2501) o or 230V (+lO/-15%), 48 to 66 Hz, single-phase. Power consumption is 400 VA maximum (30 VA in standby). The synthesizer is provided with a voltage selector (located on the rear panel) to match th[...]

Power Cable In accordance with international safety standards, this instrument is equipped with a three-wire power cable. When connected to an appropriate power line outlet, this cable grounds the instrument cabinet. Figure 3-l shows the styles of plugs available on power cables supplied with Hewlett-Packard instruments. The HP part numbers indicat[...]

PLUG TYPE ’ 250V CABLE HP PART NUMBER* 8120-1351 8120-1703 PLUG DESCRIPTION 2 Straight BSI 363A 90” CABLE LENGTH (inches) 90 90 CABLE FOR USE IN COUNTRY COLOR Mint Gray United Kingdom, Mint Gray Cyprus, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Singapore 250V 8120-1369 Straight ZNSSl98/ASC 1 12 79 8120-0696 90” 87 Gray Australia, Gray New Zealand 250V 8120-1689 Str[...]

Language Selection You can operate the synthesizer using one of three external interface languages: SCPI, Analyzer language, or CIIL (Option 700). How to View or Change a Language Selection from the Front Panel Note To set a programming language from the front panel, the instrument language on the rear panel HP-IB switch (Ll, L2, and L3 Figure 3-2)[...]

HP-IB LANG ADDRESS Figure 3-2. Rear Panel HP-IB Switch HP-IB Address In certain applications, the synthesizer acts as a controller for a Selection power meter and a printer. Because of this, the address menu provides access not only to the synthesizer’s HP-IB address, but also to the address at which the synthesizer expects to see a power meter, [...]

How to View or Change an HP-IB address from the Front Panel Note To set an HP-IB address from the front panel, the instrument address on the rear panel HP-IB switch (Figure 3-2) must be set to 31 (all 1s). 1. Press SYSTEM (e). 2. Select HP-IB Menu Adrs Nenu. 3. The synthesizer displays the three address softkeys: 8360 A&s, Meter Adrs , and Prin[...]

Operating Environment Temperature. The synthesizer may be operated in environments with temperatures from 0 to +55”C. Humidity. The synthesizer may be operated in environments with humidity from 5 to 80% relative at +25 to 40°C. However, protect the synthesizer from temperature extremes, which can cause condensation within the instrument. Altitu[...]

Chassis Kits Rack Mount Slide Kit Option 806 synthesizers are supplied with rack mount slides and the (Option 806) necessary hardware to install them on the synthesizer. The following table itemizes the parts in this kit. Table 3-3. Rack Mount Slide Kit Contents Quantity Description Rack Mount Kit (Includes the following parts) 2 Rack Mount Flanges[...]

Figure 3-3. Removing the Side StraPs and Feet NSTALLATION 3-”[...]

6. Refer to Figure 3-4. Remove the inner slide assemblies from the outer slide assemblies. 7. To secure the side covers in place, mount the inner slide assemblies to the instrument with the screws provided. 8. With the appropriate hardware, install the outer slide assemblies to the system enclosure. 9. Lift the synthesizer into position. Align the [...]

Rack Flange Kit for Option 908 synthesizers are supplied with rack flanges and the Synthesizers with necessary hardware to install them on the synthesizer after removing Handles Removed the instrument handles. The following table itemizes the parts in this (Option 908) kit* Table 3-4. Rack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles Removed Contents 1[...]

Installation Procedure 1. Refer to Figure 3-5. Remove handle trim strips. 2. Remove the four screws on each side that attach the handles to the instrument; remove the handles. 3. Using the screws provided, attach the rack mount flanges to the synthesizer. 4. Remove the bottom and back feet and the tilt stands before rack mounting the instrument. . [...]

Rack Flange Kit for Option 913 synthesizers are supplied with rack flanges and the Synthesizers with necessary hardware to install them on the synthesizer without Handles Attached removing the instrument handles. The following table itemizes the (Option 913) parts in this kit. Table 3-5. Rack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles Attached Conten[...]

Installation Procedure 1. Refer to Figure 3-6. Remove handle trim strips. 2. Remove the four screws on each side that attach the handles to the instrument. 3. Using the longer screws provided, attach the rack mount flanges to the outside of the handles. 4. Remove the bottom and back feet and the tilt stands before rack mounting the instrument. Figu[...]

Storage and Shipment Environment The synthesizer may be stored or shipped within the following limits: Temperature -40” to +75”c. Humidity 5% to 95% relative at 0” to +4O”C. Altitude Up to 15240 meters. Pressure approximately 50,000 feet. The synthesizer should be protected from sudden temperature fluctuations that can cause condensation. S[...]

Package the Use the following steps to package the synthesizer for shipment to Synthesizer for Hewlett-Packard for service: Shipment 1. Fill in a service tag (available at the end of Chapter 4) and attach it to the instrument. Please be as specific as possible about the nature of the problem. Send a copy of any or all of the following information: [...]

Converting HP The following paragraphs are intended to assist you in converting 6340141 Systems to existing HP 8340/8341 based systems to HP 8360 series synthesized HP 8360 Series sweeper based systems. Both manual and remote operational Systems differences are addressed. Manual operation topics are: n functional compatibility Specifications INSTAL[...]

Manual Operation Compatibility The HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers are designed to be, in all but very few cases, a complete feature superset of the HP 8340/8341 synthesized sweepers. The most notable omissions are that the HP 8360 series does not accept: n line triggers (ie 50 or 60 Hz line frequency) n an external leveling input from positive[...]

System Connections The HP 8510 Network Analyzer The HP 8360 series synthesizer is compatible with any HP 8510 network analyzer with firmware revision 4.0 or higher. To upgrade firmware for an existing HP 8510, an HP 11575C Revision 4.0 Upgrade Kit or an HP 11575D Revision 5.0 Upgrade Kit is required. HP 8510 revisions prior to 6.0 (not inclusive) r[...]

The HP 8757C/E Scalar Network Analyzer The connections between the analyzer and the HP 8360 series are similar to the connections between the analyzer and the HP 8340/8341. The HP 8360 series differs from the HP 8340/8341 in one connection only. It unnecessary to connect the modulator drive signal from the analyzer to the source. The HP 8360 series[...]

Remote Operation Language Compatibility The HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers support three HP-IB programming languages; network analyzer language, SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments), and M.A.T.E. CIIL language (Option 700). Network Analyzer Language HP 8360 series network analyzer language is syntactically and semantically ide[...]

. Features not available in one of the language modes is marked by a horizontal line in the corresponding column. In the interest of brevity all SCPI commands have been listed in their most concise form. For a complete and comprehensive listing of the synthesizer SCPI commands refer to “SCPI Command Summary,” in Chapter 2. For explanations of S[...]

Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison Description Network Analyzer Language SCPI Language ALC Leveling mode, external A2 POW:ALC:SOUR DIOD; :POW:ATT:AUTO OFF Leveling mode, internal Leveling mode, mm module Al SHA2 POW:ALC INT POW:ALC:SOUR MMH; :POW:ATT:AUTO OFF Leveling mode, power meter A3 POW:ALC:SOUR PMET; :POW:ATT:AUTO OFF Enable normal A[...]

Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison (continued) Description HP-IB only functions Output status byte Status byte mask Extended status byte mask Clear status byte Output learn string Mode string Advance to next bandcross Display updating Activate fast phaselock mode Enable front panel knob Increment frequency Input learn string Keyboard releas[...]

Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison (continued) Description Set remote knob Request status byte mask Reset sweep Number of steps in a stepped sweep Swap network analyzer channels Test HP-IB interface Sets sweep time lower limit Take sweep Instrument State Instrument preset Local instrument control Markers [n] is 1 to 5, 1 is default Turn on [...]

Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison (continued) Description Modulation Scalar pulse modulation Enable external pulse modulation Disable external pulse modulation Enable linearly scaled AM Disable linearly scaled AM Enable AC coupled FM Disable AC coupled FM Power Set power level Activate power sweep Deactivate power sweep RF output On RF out[...]

Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison (continued) Description Sweep Set sweep time Sweep once Single sweep Sweep continuously Sweep manually Activate step sweep mode Activate ramp sweep mode Trigger, external Trigger, free run Trigger, step System Recall an instrument state Save an instrument state Activate alternate state sweep Deactivate alt[...]

OPERATOR’S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers. Operator’s Checks The local operator’s check (front panel use) allows the operator to make a quick check of the main synthesizer functions prior to use. For delete fr[...]

Local Operator’s Check Description The preliminary check provides assurance that most of the internal functions of the synthesizer are working. The main check provides a general check of the overall functions of the synthesizer. No external equipment is needed. Preliminary Check Each time the synthesizer is turned on the synthesizer performs a se[...]

Main Check 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Press [SERVICE). Select Selftest CFull) . Check that all tests performed pass. Press [PRESET). If the display indicates a user preset was performed, select Factory Preset . Verify that the green SWEEP LED is blinking, the amber RF ON/OFF LED is on, and the red INSTR CHECK LED is off. Press (USER CAL). Select Tr[...]

Routine Maintenance Routine maintenance consists of replacing a defective line fuse, cleaning the air filter, cleaning the cabinet, and cleaning the display. These items are discussed in the following paragraphs. Table 4-1. Fuse Part Numbers WARNING How to Replace the Line Fuse For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only wit[...]

How to Clean the Fan The cooling fan located on the rear panel has a thin foam filter. How Filter often the filter must be cleaned depends on the environment in which the synthesizer operates. As the filter collects dust, the fan speed increases to maintain airflow (as the fan speed increases, so does the fan noise). If the filter continues to coll[...]

How to Clean the Clean the cabinet using a damp cloth only. Cabinet How to Clean the The display of the synthesizer is protected by a plastic display filter. Display Filter To clean the display filter, use mild soap or detergent and water, or a commercial window cleaner (ammonia does not hurt the plastic surface). Use a soft, lint-free cloth. Do no[...]

5 Instrument History How to Use Instrument History This manual documents the current production versions of the “standalone” HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers which include the HP 83620A/22A, HP 83623A/24A, HP 83640A/42A, and HP 83630A/50A. As future versions of these instrument models are developed, this manual is modified to apply to those [...]

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Modulation Pulse Pulse modulation specifications apply for output frequencies 400 MHz and above. On/Off Ratio” Rise/Fall Times Minimum Width Internally Leveled Search Mode Output Frequencies < 2.0 GHz Output Frequencies 2 2.0 GHz ALC Off Mode Output Frequencies < 2.0 GHz Output Frequencies 2 2.0 GHz Minimum Repetition Frequency Internally l[...]

Internal Pulse Generator Width Range: 1 ps to 65 ms Period Range: 2 ps to 65 ms Resolution: 1 ps AM and Scan Bandwidth (3 dB, 30% depth, modulation peaks 3 dB below maximum rated power): DC to 100 kHz (typically DC to 300 kHz) Modulation Depth (ALC levels noted, can be offset using step attenuator) Normal Mode: -20 dBm to 1 dB below maximum availab[...]

Change A HP 8380 User’s Handbook Instruments with serial prefix numbers 3143A and below do not have the Module Menu which is located in the ALC and the FREQUENCY function groups nor do they have the Dblr Amp Menu which is located in the POWER function group. Delete all references to these menus. Instruments with serial prefix numbers 3143A and be[...]

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Swept Mode HP mm~, sma, 136w, aau, WOA, . A~(sweeptimc>1OomsandS5s) Upper Frequencies s 20 GHz SweepWidths ~nxlOMHzO.l%ofsvapwidth f timebaseaawacy SwepWtiths > nx10MKzand S3OOMEk1%ofsuccpwidth swapw* >3aOMHxand S3GHz3MHz Sweep Widths >3 GIiz Ql% of swcp width upper E?equalcics a20 CHZ SwcpWtitbs ~nxlOMHzO.l%ofswzepwidth~ timebaseaazraC[...]

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Analog Power sweep Extpmd Leveling Flatness (dB) HPSS2OA HPSS62SA HP8363QA HP8364OA HP836SOA HP83622A HP83624A 0ugut- ~2.3 GHZ RwerLevels>+1odBm zo.9 20.9 -co.9 21.1 20.9 F’awer Levets z--10 d&n kO.5 f0.5 k0.S eo.7 10.5 poWerLav& >-60dBm kO.7 iZO.7 f 0.7 +oTJ .&0.7 PowwLeveQs-6OdBm fl.1 21.1 Irl.1 '1.3 t1.1 ougutJ+=l- 223GH[...]

T * r”’ ALC Unea 9 FmauenciessZOGHz ALC Level(dBm) Spectral Purity specifi cations apply in CW, Step, List, and Manual Sweep Modes of operation. spurious siguals HUI7llOJliCS HP6362OA HP83623A HP-A HP8364OA HP836SOA HPW622A HP83624A OuJPJtFrecloencies cl.8 GM -35 -29 -30 -30s -356 OpliOtlOO8 -25 -256 0utplJtFfequencies s 1.8 GHz -50 -25 -50 -50[...]

Ty&al HP K5623A Harmonics 0.01 23 7 13.5 Carrier Frsquency(GHz) 20 Subharmonics HP6362OA HP93623A HP9363OA HP9364OA HP6365OA HP63622A HP93624A O@WFiequencies <7GHz None None None NOflf2 NOM OWFrequencia rirand s2OGHz -50 -50 -50 -50 -50 outputkeq- >2OGHzsnd s4OGH -50 -40 -40 OWFrequencia >4OGHz -35 Non-Har~.~onicaIly Related owFreq- c [...]

Residual FM @4S,5OHZtOl5kHZl3dWidth) Modulation Pulse TVpiwl Phase Noise (1Wit Carrier) 1 WHr 1 kHr 1 OkHr 1OOkHZ Offeet From Carrier 1 MHz lOMH2 CWModeorSweepWtiths snxlOMHznx6OHstypical SweepWidths ~nxlOhfEknxl5~Qpical HP 8362OA, 83622A, 83623A, BtZWA, 8364OA, Pulse modulation specifhlions apply for output hqwncks 400 MHz and above. StaJldard Ooa[...]

Pulse HP 8363o~, 83650~ 80dB 25ns ‘P-S owm- <2 GHz &~~@Frequencia z2GHz Minimum Repeaiaion FteqUenCY 1nbwnally- -- (dB. mlatheto~~ wm21p Wldthscl~(Sea=hModN Vldso-h owFreq- c2 GHz rlOd6m mwer&wels >lOdBm OutpnFrequencies ~ZGHzand s25.5GHz >26.5GHzand s50Gi-k - Rinmg Ddaye ougutkes- <PGHz r2GHz 50 ns lOOIlS 10 Hz DC 20.3. level[...]

(AIClevelsnoWcanbcof&etusingstepattektor) NoxmalModec40dBmto1dBbelowma&numav&blepower Deep ModelO: -50 dBm to 1 dB below maximum a+aiiabk powr Unleveled Mode? -50 dBm to 1 dB below maximum available power salsii Iins lOO%/vo1t Aaxuacy (1 kHz rate, 30% depth): 5% Expmcnentiak 10 dB/wAt AaxmcyO.25dB szT%ofdepthindE? Incident Phase Modulat[...]

FM LQdcedMode Maximum Deviation: k8MHz Rates(6dBbandwidth,lMHxdwiation~5OkHztolOh4Hz himhum Modulation Index (deviatkmhatee): n x 5 U&dad Mode MaxinnunDtviation Atrates UlOOHz -c75MHz AtRates >lOOHz 28MHz Rates(6dBbandwidth,lMHzdeviation>DCtolOMHz sensitivity 100 kHx, 1 MEIx, or 10 MHzholt, switchable Aamracy(1MHxlate,1klHzdeviatkm~lO% S~[...]

General &Wil-OllIMl~i Opera* Temperatun Range: 0 to 55O C EMC: Within limits of VDE 0871/6.7g Level B, FJZ 1046/19&J and M.il-Std-46lB Part 7 Warm-Up Time operation: Rquires 30 minute warm-up from cold start at 0 to 550 C Internal temperatwe equilibrium reached aver 2 hour warm-up at stable ambient temperature. Frequemy Reference:. Rekcnce [...]

Inputs & Outputs R F output Nominal output inpedance 50 ohms (precision 35 mm male on 20 and 26.5 GHz models, 24mmmaleon4Oand5OGHzmodek,fnmtpaneL) ExmJa.lALcIllput Used for negative external defector or power meter kveling. Nominal input impedance IO0 kohms, damage kvel -c 15 volts. See RF Output sp&ftcations. (I3NC female, tint paneL) Puls[...]

AuxmryJJltelface Provkks control signal comw&ms to HP 8516A S-parameter Test Set, (Z-pin D-submilliature receptacle, rearpanel.) Puke viiii ootptlt @ption 002 only) Outputs the pulse modulation waveform that is supplied to the modulator. This can be either the intemally/extemally generated pulse modulation signal. (l3NC female, rear panel.) Pul[...]

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Index 1 2 3 8 A 10 MHz frequency standard chosen automatically, T-l 10 MHz frequency standard external, T-l 10 MHz frequency standard internal, T-2 10 MHz frequency standard none chosen, T-2 10 MHz reference functions, R-l 10 MHz reference input connector, C-6 10 MHz reference output connector, C-6 1601 point flatness array, C-13 2.4 mm connector, [...]

menu, A-11 select auto, A-9 select high, A-10 select low, A-10 ALC bandwidth selection, l-50 ALC disabled theory of, A-8 ALC leveling internal, L-3 mm-wave module, L-3 normal, L-l power meter, L-4 search, L-2 ALC menu, A-2-4 ALC off, L-l ALC off mode, l-32 ALC open loop, L-l ALC search mode, l-32 align output filter, A-26, P-l alternate registers, [...]

assign softkey, A-22 attenuator, uncouple, U-l attenuator uncouple, M-14 attenuator, value set, S-59 auto fill increment, A-22 auto fill number of points, A-23 auto fill start, A-24 auto fill stop, A-25 automatically set sweep time, S-76 automatic sweep time, l-10 automatic trigger, stepped sweep, S-69 auto track, A-26 auto track failed message, 2a[...]

change interface address, 3-8 characterization diode detectors, l-47 checks, operator, 4-l CIIL language, P-12 clean cabinet, 4-5 clean display, 4-6 clean fan filter, 4-5 clear display, B-l clear fault, C-2 clear memory, C-2 clear point, C-3 clear statement, l-59 *CL& s-14 colon examples using, l-69 proper use of, l-68, l-69, l-84 types of comm[...]

10 MHz reference output, C-6 AM/FM output, C-4 AM input, C-4 auxiliary interface, C-6 auxiliary output, C-5 external ALC, C-5 FM input, C-5 HP-IB, C-8 pulse input, C-5 pulse sync out, C-5 pulse video out, C-5 RF output, C-12 source module interface, C-10 stop sweep in/out, C-5 sweep output, C-5 trigger input, C-6 trigger output, C-6 volts/GHz, C-6 [...]

D damage claims, 3-l data display area, l-4 data questionable event register, clear, S-14 data types explained briefly, l-73 date code of firmware, S-60 DC FM, F-14 decrement key, A-21 decrement step size CW frequency, U-2 power, U-l decrement step size, swept frequency, U-3 deep AM, D-l, M-15 defaulting language message, 2a-1 defined preset, P-9 d[...]

doubler amp mode on, D-9 doubler amp softkeys, D-l down arrow, A-21 dual source control, S-64 dwell coupled, D-10 dwell time frequency point, E-2 list array, all points, G-l stepped frequency mode, S-67 dwell time coupled, D-10 EEROM fail, F-3 EEROM failed, lost CAL message, 2a-2 EEROM failed message, 2a-2 enable register, l-102 in general status r[...]

example program flatness correction, l-97 HP-IB check, l-88 local lockout, l-89 looping and synchronization, l-95 setting up a sweep, l-90 synchronous sweep, l-96 use of queries, l-92 use of save/recall, l-93 example programs, l-86-100 examples, equipment used, l-2 examples, simple program messages, l-72 example, stimulus response program, l-76 ext[...]

transition, l-102 firmware datecode identify, S-60 flatness array frequency value, E-2 user, F-4 flatness corrected power, I-33 flatness correction clear value, C-3 copy frequency list, C- 12 frequency increment, A-22 HP 437B measure at all frequencies, M-7 HP 437B measure at one frequency, M-7, M-8 HP 437B measure functions, M-27 number of points,[...]

number of points, A-23, E-3 offset value, all points, G-l power offset, E-3 start frequency, A-24 step sweep activate, S-73 stop frequency, A-25 trigger external, L-8 trigger functions, P-13 trigger interface bus, L-8 trigger point automatic, L-7 frequency list copy, C-12 frequency list functions, L-5 frequency list, number of points, L-6 frequency[...]

front panel operation, L-9 full selftest, S-58 full selftest command, S-17 fullusr cal, F-19 function locked out message, 2a-3 fuse part numbers, 4-4 fuse, replace, 4-4 fuse selection, 3-3 G global dwell list array, G-l global offset list array, G-l GP-IB analyzer language, P-12 CIIL language, P-12 printer address, P- 10 SCPI programming, P-13 trig[...]

printer address, P-10 SCPI programming, P-13 technical standard, 1-114 trigger, frequency list, L-8 HP-IB address changes to, 3-8 factory-set, 3-7 power meter, M-8 synthesizer, A- 1, E- 1 HP-IB address identify, S-60 HP-IB address menu, A-l HP-IB check, example program, l-88 HP-IB connecting cables, l-56 HP-IB connector, C-8 HP-IB connector mnemoni[...]

details of operation, l-106 INIT trigger configuration example commands using, l-110 instrument history, 5-l instruments defined, l-63 instrument state, A-12 instrument state recall, R-l instrument state recall command, S-15 instrument state restore string, S-14 instrument state, save, S-l instrument state save command, S-17 integer response data d[...]

K invalid language message, 2a-3 invalid save/recall register message, 2a-3 invert input, I-12 key arrow, l-5 backspace, l-5 negative sign, l-5 numeric entry, l-5 terminator, l-5 keys entry area, E-4 knob, R-2 L language compatibility, 3-23 language compatibility, analyzer to SCPI conversion, 3-23 language identify, S-60 language selection, 3-6 lef[...]

point trigger, external, L-8 point trigger, interface bus, L-8 trigger functions, P-13 list mode point trigger automatic, L-7 local key, L-9 local lockout, example program, l-89 local lockout statement, l-58 local statement, l-58 lock save, S-l looping and synchronization, example program, l-95 *LRN?, S-14 M Ml-M2 sweep, M-l maintenance, routine, 4[...]

simple examples, l-72 messages, error, 2a-l-8 message terminators response message terminator defined, 1-81 meter address, M-8 meter measure functions, M-27 meter on/off AM, M-9 meter on/off FM, M-9 mistrack, A-26 mixers, l-30 mm-wave interface connector, C-10 mm-wave interface mnemonics, C-11 mm-wave module leveling, L-3 mm-wave source modules sys[...]

N new line affect on current path, l-68 in response message terminator, 1-81 symbol used for, l-64 use as a program message terminator, l-64 use as a response message terminator, l-65 with HP BASIC OUTPUT statements, l-80 new line[new line] use as a program message terminator, l-80 no frequency standard, T-2 no front-panel, change interface address[...]

options identify command, S-14 output connector, C-12 output statement, l-60 output status bytes, A-19 OVEN message, 3-8 OVERMOD message during frequency modulation, M-17 OVRMOD message during amplitude modulation, M-14 p parameters Boolean, l-75, l-84 discrete, l-74, l-84 extended numeric, l-74, l-83 numeric, l-73, l-82 optional, l-72 types explai[...]

power meter leveling, L-4 power meter measure correction functions, M-27 power meter programming address, M-8 power meter range, P-22 power offset, P-5 list array, all points, G-l list frequency, E-3 power on/off, RF, R-2 power output maximizing, 1-49 peaking, l-49 power slope, 1-18, P-6 power sweep, 1-18, P-7 uncoupled operation, A-7 power sweep o[...]

programming language comparison, 3-24 programming languages definition of, H-l programming language selection, 3-6 pulse delay normal, P-14 pulse delay softkeys, D-2 pulse delay triggered, P-15 pulse envelope, M-21 optimizing, l-49 pulse input invert, I-12 pulse input BNC, P-17, P-18, P-19 pulse input connector, C-5 pulse menu, P-15, P-16 pulse mod[...]

R rack flange kit contents, 3-13 rack flange kit installation, 3-14 rack flange kit, no handles, 3-13 rack flange kit, with handles, 3-15 rack mount slide installation, 3-10 rack mount slide kit contents, 3-10 ramp AM waveform, I-2 FM waveform, I-6 ramp fail, F-2 ramp sweep mode, S-73 range, power meter, P-22 *RCL, S-15 rear panel connectors, C-4 r[...]

root defined, l-68 root commands defined, l-68 rotary knob, 1-5, R-2 rounding, l-83 routine maintenance, 4-4 RPG, R-2 *RST, S-15 S *SAV, S-17 save instrument state command, S-17 save key, S-l save lock, S-l save/recall, example program, l-93 save register recall, R-l save registers, 1-16 save user preset, S-2 scalar network analyzer, pulse modulati[...]

slow rise time, pulse modulation, M-22 softkey label area, l-4 software revision, S-60 SOURce in general programming model, l-107 trigger command defined, 1-113 source match, pulse modulation, M-21 source module interface, L-3 source module interface connector, C-10, M-23, M-24, M-25 source module interface mnemonics, C-l 1 source module leveling, [...]

status registers condition register, l-101 enable register, l-102 event register, l-102 example sequence, l-102 general model, l-101 transition filter, l-102 status register structure, SCPI, S-55 status system overview, l-101 *STB?, S-17 step attenuator, A-6 step control master, S-64 step control slave, S-65 step dwell, S-67 stepped frequency mode,[...]

sweep complete, wait command, S-17 sweep, example program, l-90 sweep functions, S-72 sweep LED, l-6, 1-12 sweep mode stepped functions, S-68 sweep mode ramp, S-73 sweep modes, 1-12 sweep mode step, S-74 sweep mode stepped frequency list, S-73 sweep once, S-59 sweep output connector, C-5 sweep span calibrate always, S-74 sweep span calibrate once, [...]

track fail, F-2 tracking, l-49 tracking functions, T-2 transition filter, l-102 in general status register model, l-101 *TRG, S-17 *TRG[trgJ, 1-113 triangle AM waveform, I-4 FM waveform, I-7 trigger automatic, frequency list, L-7 stepped sweep automatic, S-69 stepped sweep external, S-70 sweep mode external, S-63 trigger commands defined, l-112 tri[...]

U uncoupled attenuator, A-7, U-l unleveled message, l-10, l-18 unlock, information on status, U-l UNLVLD message, l-18 UNLVLED message, l-10 during amplitude modulation, M-14 up arrow, A-21 user calibration functions, U-3 user-defined leveling, F-4 user defined menu, U-4 user defined menu erase, U-5 user defined softkey erase, U-5 user defined soft[...]