Agilent 6C OPS NOTE Datasheet

Agilent Technologies
11716A/C
Interconnection Kit

Operating Note

Agilent Part Number: 11716-90004
Printed in USA
June 2002

Supersedes: April 2002

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General Information

General Information

This operating note contains information for the 11716A and 11716C
Interconnection Kits. Included in the note is a list of parts with part numbers
and instructions for using the kit.

Description The 11716A and 11716C Interconnection Kit provides the necessary parts to

connect various attenuators in series. See Table 1 for possible combinations.
The 11716A interconnection ridged cable has type-N connectors, and the
11716C has SMA connectors.

• Overall height with attenuators is 3.235 inches.

• Typical return loss of the cable is ≤20 dB.

Interconnection Kit Matrix

Items Supplied

Table 1 Interconnection Kit Parts

8494 8495 8496

8494 Yes Yes Yes
8495 Yes No Yes
8496 Yes Yes Yes

Parts included in the interconnection kits are listed in Table 2.

Table 2 Interconnection Kit Parts

Description Qty Part Number

Combining bracket 1 11716-00001
Base 1 11716-00002
Interconnect rigid cable

Type-N male connectors 11716A
SMA connectors 11716C

1
1

11716-20001
11716-20003

Felt feet 4 0403-0309
Screw 4-40 x 7.9 mm (0.312 inch) 4 2200-0105
Screw 4-40 x 9.5 mm (0.375 inch) 2 2220-0769

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Installation

Installation

Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container for damage. Inspect the kit for any

mechanical damage incurred in transit. If the shipping container or
cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the
shipment have been checked for completeness and the kit has been checked
mechanically and electrically.

If the contents of this shipment are incomplete, or if there is mechanical
damage or defect, notify the nearest Agilent Technologies Office. If the
shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning material shows signs of
stress, notify the carrier as well as the Agilent Technologies office. At
Agilent’s option, the office will arrange for repair or replacement without
waiting for claim settlement.

Installing Interconnection Kit

CAUTION Do not allow connectors on the Interconnection Kit to bear torque or support

weight.

To connect two attenuators using the kit:

1. Remove the pedestal bases of both attenuators.

2. Select the attenuator to be located on top and connect it to the outer
bracket surface that has the three small holes. Use two of the
4-40 x 7.9 mm (0.312 inch) screws supplied.

NOTE If one of the two attenuators is an 8495 70 dB attenuator, this physically

shorter unit should be selected for the top location.

3. Fasten the remaining attenuator to the inside of the bracket, with or
without the sheet metal base. The screws should pass through the two
elongated holes. Do not tighten these screws at this time.

NOTE The 4-40 x 9.5 mm (0.375 inch) screws are for fastening to a plastic

attenuator pedestal base. The 4-40 x 7.9 mm (0.312 inch) are for fastening to
the bracket.

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Installation

4. Connect the rigid cable between the two attenuators. The lower
attenuator should be adjusted laterally so that the rigid cable connects
easily without strain.

5. Firmly tighten the two screws holding the lower attenuator to the
bracket.

6. If no sheet metal base is being used, the adhesive-backed felt feet that
are supplied may be attached to the underside of the bracket to prevent
marring the surface on which the combined attenuators are set. Figure 1
shows how the interconnection kit is typically used.

7. When using the sheet metal base, use the .375 long screws to connect the
attenuator bracket to the sheet metal base.

Figure 1 Typical Installation

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