Agilent 8702E
Lightwave Component Analyzer
Reference
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Agilent Part No. 08702-91030
Printed in USA
March 2001
Agilent Technologies
Lightwave Division
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Typographical Conventions.
The following conventions are
used in this book:
Key type
for keys or text
located on the keyboard or
instrument.
Softkey type
for key names that
are displayed on the instrument’s screen.
Display type
for words or
characters displayed on the
computer’s screen or instrument’s display.
User type
for words or charac-
ters that you type or enter.
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Contents
1Menu Maps
2 Reference
Instrument Options 2-3
Available Accessories 2-5
Power Cords 2-10
Front Panel Features 2-12
Analyzer Display 2-14
Rear Panel Features and Connectors 2-16
Unsupported Features 2-19
Reference Documents 2-20
Location of Softkeys 2-22
Connectors, Adjustments, and Display Annotation 2-40
Preset Conditions 2-43
Power-on Conditions 2-51
3 Error Messages
Error Messages in Alphabetical Order 3-3
Error Messages in Numerical Order 3-24
4 Specifications and Regulatory Information
Instrument Specifications 4-3
Instrument Specifications (Option 011) 4-10
Instrument General Characteristics 4-18
Environmental Characteristics 4-22
System E/E Characteristics 4-24
System O/E Characteristics 4-53
System E/O Characteristics 4-68
System O/O Characteristics 4-83
Lightwave Receiver Measurement Repeatability 4-94
GPIB Interface 4-96
Regulatory Information 4-97
5 Concepts
How the Agilent 8702E Works 5-2
How the Agilent 8702E Processes Data 5-5
Using the Response Functions 5-10
Contents-1
Contents
What is Measurement Calibration? 5-17
Understanding and Using Time Domain 5-67
Instrument Preset State and Memory Allocation 5-95
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Menu Maps
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
The menu maps that are in this chapter graphically represent the softkey
menus. Maps for each softkey menu are shown in alphabetical order.
AVG
AVG
MENU
AVERAGING
RESTART
AVERAGING
FACTOR
AVERAGING
on OFF
SMOOTHING
APERTURE
SMOOTHING
on OFF
AVG
menu map
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IF BW
[ ]
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
CAL
menu map, 1 of 2
1-3
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
CAL
menu map, 2 of 2
1-4
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
COPY
menu map
1-5
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
DISPLAY
FORMAT
1-6
menu map
menu map
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
LOCAL
menu map:
1-7
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
MARKER
1-8
menu map
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
MARKER FCTN
menu map
1-9
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
MARKER SEARCH
menu map
MEAS
menu map, standard and option 011 with test set
1-10
MEAS
menu map, option 011, no test set
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
POWER
menu map
1-11
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
PRESET
menu map
1-12
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
SAVE/RECALL
menu map
1-13
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
SCALE REF
menu map
1-14
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
SEQ
menu map
1-15
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
SWEEP SETUP
1-16
menu map
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
SYSTEM
menu map
1-17
Menu Maps
Menu Maps
1-18
2
Instrument Options 2-3
Available Accessories 2-5
Calibration Kits 2-5
Verification Kit 2-5
Test Port Return Cables 2-6
Adapter Kits 2-6
Transistor Test Fixtures 2-7
System Accessories Available 2-7
Power Cords 2-10
Front Panel Features 2-12
Analyzer Display 2-14
Rear Panel Features and Connectors 2-16
Unsupported Features 2-19
Reference Documents 2-20
General Measurement and Calibration Techniques 2-20
Fixtures and Non-coaxial Measurements 2-20
On-Wafer Measurements 2-21
Location of Softkeys 2-22
Connectors, Adjustments, and Display Annotation 2-40
Preset Conditions 2-43
Power-on Conditions 2-51
Reference
Reference
Reference
Reference
This chapter is a dictionary reference table of front and rear-panel connectors,
front-panel keys (hardkeys), softkeys, and display annotations. With the
exception of a few front-panel keys, softkeys control all instrument functions.
This chapter is designed for quick access of information. For example, during
operation you may find a softkey or hardkey whose function is unfamiliar to
you. Note the key name, find the key in this chapter, and note the applicable
function. Some keys will have more than one function. Keys that begin with a
symbol are listed at the front of the table.
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Instrument Options
Reference
Instrument Options
Option 1D5
Option 002
Option 006
Option 011
Option 075
Option 110
High Stability Frequency Reference. Option 1D5 offers ±0.05 ppm temperature stability from 0 to 60°C (referenced to 25°C).
Harmonic Mode. Provides measurement of second or third harmonics of the
test device’s fundamental output signal. Frequency and power sweep are supported in this mode. Harmonic frequencies can be measured up to the maximum frequency of the receiver. However, the fundamental frequency may not
be lower than 16 MHz.
Extends the maximum source and receiver frequency of the analyzer to
6GHz.
Receiver Configuration. Option 011 allows front panel access to the R, A, and
B samplers and receivers. The transfer switch, couplers, and bias tees have
been removed. Therefore, external accessories are required to make most
measurements.
75Ω Impedance. Option 075 offers 75 ohm impedance bridges with type-N
test port connectors.
Deletes Time Domain. This option
displays the time domain response of a network by computing the inverse
Fourier transform of the frequency domain response. It shows the response of
a test device as a function of time and distance. Displaying the reflection coefficient of a network versus time determines the magnitude and location of
each discontinuity. Displaying the transmission coefficient of a network versus
time determines the characteristics of individual transmission paths. Time
domain operation retains all accuracy inherent with the correction that is
active in the frequency domain. The time domain capability is useful for the
design and characterization of such devices as SAW filters, SAW delay lines,
RF cables, and RF antennas.
removes
the time domain capability, which
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Reference
Instrument Options
Option 1CM
Option 1CP
Rack Mount Flange Kit Without Handles. Option 1CM is a rack mount kit containing a pair of flanges and the necessary hardware to mount the instrument,
with handles detached, in an equipment rack with 482.6 mm (19 inches) horizontal spacing.
Rack Mount Flange Kit With Handles. Option 1CP is a rack mount kit containing a pair of flanges and the necessary hardware to mount the instrument with
handles attached in an equipment rack with 482.6 mm (19 inches) spacing.
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Reference
Available Accessories
Available Accessories
Calibration Kits
The following calibration kits contain prevision standards and required adapters of the indicated connector type. The standards (known devices) facilitate
measurement calibration, also called vector error correction. Refer to the data
sheet and ordering guide for additional information. Part numbers for the
standards are in their manuals.
• Agilent 85031B 7 mm Calibration Kit
• Agilent 85032B 50 Ohm Type-N Calibration Kit
• Agilent 85033D 3.5 mm Calibration Kit
• Agilent 85036B 75 Ohm Type-N Calibration Kit
• Agilent 85039A 75 Ohm Type-F Calibration Kit
Verification Kit
Accurate operation of the analyzer system can be verified by measuring
known devices other than the standards used in calibration, and comparing
the results with recorded data.
Agilent 85029B 7 mm Verification Kit
This kit contains traceable precision 7 mm devices used to confirm the system’s error-corrected measurement uncertainty performance. Also included is
verification data on a 3.5 inch disk, together with a hard-copy listing. A system
verification procedure is provided with this kit and is also located in the
Agilent 8702E Installation Guide
.
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Reference
Available Accessories
Test Port Return Cables
The following RF cables are used to connect a two-port device between the
test ports. These cables provide shielding for high dynamic range measurements.
Agilent 11857D 7 mm Test Port Return Cable Set
This set consists of a pair of test port return cables that can be used in measurements of 7 mm devices. They can also be used with connectors other than
7 mm by using the appropriate precision adapters.
Agilent 11857B 75 Ohm Type-N Test Port Return Cable Set
This set consists of test port return cables for use with the Agilent 8702E
Option 075.
Adapter Kits
Agilent 11852B 50 to 75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad
This device converts impedance from 50 ohms to 75 ohms or from 75 ohms to
50 ohms. It is used to provide a low SWR impedance match between a 75 ohm
device under test and the Agilent 8702E analyzer (without Option 075) or
between the 50Ω lightwave source and receiver and the Agilent 8702E
Option 075.
Agilent 11853A 50 Ohm Type-N Adapter Kit
Agilent 11854A 50 Ohm BNC Adapter Kit
Agilent 11855A 75 Ohm Type-N Adapter Kit
Agilent 11856A 75 Ohm BNC Adapter Kit
These adapter kits contain the connection hardware required for making measurements on devices of the indicated connector type.
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Reference
Available Accessories
Transistor Test Fixtures
The following Agilent Technologies transistor test fixture is compatible with
the Agilent 8702E. Additional test fixtures for transistors and other devices
are available from Inter-Continental Microwave. To order their catalog,
request Agilent Technologies literature number 5091–4254E, or contact
Inter–Continental Microwave as follows:
1515 Wyatt Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1524
(tel) 408 727-1596
(fax) 408 727-0105
Agilent 11608A Option 003 Transistor Fixture
This fixture is designed to be user-milled to hold stripline transistors for Sparameter measurements. Option 003 is pre-milled for 0.205 inch diameter
disk packages, such as the HP
1
HPAC-200.
System Accessories Available
System Cabinet
Plotters and
Printers
The Agilent 85043D system cabinet is designed to rack mount the analyzer in
a system configuration. The 132 cm (52 in) system cabinet includes a bookcase, a drawer, and a convenient work surface.
The analyzer is capable of plotting or printing displayed measurement results
directly (without the use of an external computer) to a compatible peripheral.
The analyzer supports GPIB, serial, and parallel peripherals. Most HewlettPackard desktop printers and plotters are compatible with the analyzer. Some
common compatible peripherals are listed here (some are no longer available
for purchase, but are listed here for your reference).
These plotters are compatible:
• HP 7440A ColorPro Eight-Pen Color Graphics Plotter
• HP 7470A Two-Pen Graphics Plotter
• HP 7475A Six-Pen Graphics Plotter
• HP 7550A/B High-Speed Eight-Pen Graphics Plotter
1. HP and Hewlett-Packard are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
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Available Accessories
These printers are compatible:
• HP DeskJet 1200C (can also be used to plot)
• HP DeskJet 500
• HP C2170A, DeskJet 520
• HP DeskJet 500C
• HP DeskJet 540
• HP DeskJet 550C
• HP DeskJet 560C
• HP DeskJet 600, 660C, 682C, 690C, 850C, 870C, 1600C
• All LaserJets (LaserJet III and above can also be used to plot)
• HP C2621A DeskJet Portable InkJet
• PaintJet 3630A PaintJet Color Graphics Printer
• Epson printers which are compatible with the Epson ESC/P2 printer control
language, such as the LQ570, are also supported by the analyzer. Older Epson
printers, however, such as the FX-80, will not work with the analyzer.
Mass Storage
CAUTION
GPIB Cables
Interface Cables
The analyzer has the capability of storing instrument states directly to its
internal memory, to an internal disk, or to an external disk. The internal
3.5 inch floppy disk can be initialized in both LIF and DOS formats and is capable of reading and writing data in both formats. Using the internal disk drive is
the preferred method, but all the capability of previous generation analyzers
to use external disk drives still exists with the Agilent 8702E. Most external
disks using CS80 protocol are compatible.
The analyzer does not support the LIF-HFS (hierarchy file system) directory
format.
Do not use the older single-sided disks in the analyzer’s internal drive.
A GPIB cable is required for interfacing the analyzer with a plotter, printer,
external disk drive, or computer. The cables available are:
• Agilent 10833A GPIB Cable, 1.0 m (3.3 ft.)
• Agilent 10833B GPIB Cable, 2.0 m (6.6 ft.)
• Agilent 10833D GPIB Cable, 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)
• HP C2951A Centronics (Parallel) Interface Cable, 3.0 m (9.9 ft.)
• HP C2913A RS-232C Interface Cable, 1.2 m (3.9 ft.)
• HP 24542G Serial Interface Cable, 3 m (9.9 ft.)
• HP C2950A Parallel Interface Cable, 2 m (6 ft.)
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