Agilent 89410A Installation and Verification

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Agilent Technologies 89410A Installation and Verification

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The Agilent 89410A at a Glance

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Agilent 89410A Front Panel

1-A softkey’s function changes as different

menus are displayed. Its current function is determined by the video label to its left, on the analyzer’s screen.

2-The analyzer’s screen is divided into two

main areas. The menu area, a narrow column at the screen’s right edge, displays softkey labels. The data area, the remaining portion of the screen, displays traces and other data.

3-The POWER switch turns the analyzer on

and off.

4-Use a 3.5-inch flexible disk (DS,HD) in this

disk drive to save your work.

5-The KEYBOARD connector allows you to

attach an optional keyboard to the analyzer. The keyboard is most useful for writing and editing Agilent Instrument BASIC programs.

6- The SOURCE connector routes the

analyzer’s source output to your DUT. Output impedance is selectable: 50 ohms or 75 ohms.

7-The EXT TRIGGER connector lets you

provide an external trigger for the analyzer.

8-The PROBE POWER connectors provides

power for various Agilent active probes.

9-The CHANNEL 1 input connector routes

your test signal or DUT output to the analyzer’s receiver. Input impedance is selectable: 50 ohms, 75 ohms, or 1 megohm.

10-Use the DISPLAY hardkeys and their

menus to select and manipulate trace data and to select display options for that data.

11-Use the SYSTEM hardkeys and their

menus to control various system functions (online help, plotting, presetting, and so on).

12-Use the MEASUREMENT hardkeys and

their menus to control the analyzer’s receiver and source, and to specify other measurement parameters.

13-The REMOTE OPERATION hardkey and

LED indicators allow you to set up and monitor the activity of remote devices.

14-Use the MARKER hardkeys and their

menus to control marker positioning and marker functions.

15-The knob’s primary purpose is to move a

marker along the trace. But you can also use it to change values during numeric entry, move a cursor during text entry, or select a hypertext link in help topics.

16-Use the Marker/Entry key to determine the

knob’s function. With the Marker indicator illuminated, the knob moves a marker along the trace. With the Entry indicator illuminated, the knob changes numeric entry values.

17-Use the ENTRY hardkeys to change the

value of numeric parameters or to enter numeric characters in text strings.

18-The optional CHANNEL 2 input connector

routes your test signal or DUT output to the analyzer’s receiver. Input impedance is selectable: 50 ohms, 75 ohms, or 1 megohm. For easy of upgrading, the CHANNEL 2 BNC connector is installed even if option AY7 (second input channel) is not installed.

For more details on the Agilent 89410A front panel, display the online help topic ‘’Front Panel.’’

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Options and Accessories: Agilent 89410A

To determine if an option is installed, press [

System Utility][option setup

]. Installed options are also listed on the analyzer’s rear panel. To order an option to upgrade your 89410A, order 89410U followed by the option number.

To convert your 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer to an 89441A DC-2650 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer, order an 89431A. To order an option when converting your 89410A to an 89441A, order 89431A followed by the option number.

IMPORTANT To convert older HP 89410A analyzers (serial numbers below 3416A00617),

contact your nearest Agilent Technologies sales and service office.

Option Description

Add Precision Frequency Reference AY5 — Add Vector Modulation Analysis and Adaptive Equalization AYA AYA Add Waterfall and Spectrogram AYB AYB Add Digital Video Modulation Analysis and Adaptive Equalization

(requires option AYA and UFG or UTH) Add Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) (requires option

AYA) Add Digital Wideband CDMA Analysis

(requires options AYA and UTH) Add Digital ARIB rev 1.0-1.2 W-CDMA Analysis (requires option

B73) Add Second 10 MHz Input Channel AY7 AY7 Extend Time Capture to 1 megasample AY9 AY9 Add 4 Megabyte Extended RAM and Additional I/O UFG (obsolete: order option UTH) Add 20 Megabyte Extended RAM and Additional I/O UTH UTH Add Advanced LAN Support (requires option UFG or UTH) UG7 UG7 Add Agilent Instrument BASIC 1C2 1C2 Add PC-Style Keyboard and Cable U.S. version 1F0 1F0 Add PC-Style Keyboard and Cable German version 1F1 1F1 Add PC-Style Keyboard and Cable Spanish version 1F2 1F2 Add PC-Style Keyboard and Cable French version 1F3 1F3 Add PC-Style Keyboard and Cable U.K. version 1F4 1F4 Add PC-Style Keyboard and Cable Italian version 1F5 1F5 Add PC-Style Keyboard and Cable Swedish version 1F6 1F6

Agilent 89410U Opt

AYH AYH

B7A B7A

B73 B73

B79 B79

Agilent 89431A Opt

continued on next page...

89431A Opt

Option Description 89410U Opt

Add Front Handle Kit AX3 AX3 Add Rack Flange Kit AX4 AX4 Add Flange and Handle Kit AX5 AX5 Add Extra Manual Set OB1 OB1 Add Extra Instrument BASIC Manuals OBU OBU Add Service Manual OB3 OB3 Add Internal RF Source — AY8 Delete High Precision Frequency Reference — AY4 Add 50 - 75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pads — 1D7 Firmware Update Kit UE2 UE2

The accessories listed in the following table are supplied with the Agilent 89410A.

Supplied Accessories Part Number

Line Power Cable See page 1-4

Standard Data Format Utilities 5061-8056

Agilent Technologies 89410A/89441A Operator’s Guide

Agilent Technologies 89410A Getting Started Guide

Agilent Technologies 89410A Installation and Verification Guide (see title page in manual)

Agilent Technologies 89400-Series GPIB Command Reference (see title page in manual)

GPIB Programmer’s Guide (see title page in manual)

Agilent Technologies 89400-Series GPIB Quick Reference (see title page in manual))

Coax BNC(m)-to-coax BNC(m) connector (with option AY5) 1250-1499

(see title page in manual)

The accessories listed in the following table are available for the Agilent 89410A.

Available Accessories Part Number

Agilent 89411A 21.4 MHz Down Converter Agilent 89411A

89400-Series Using Instrument BASIC Agilent 89441-90013

Instrument BASIC User’s Handbook Agilent E2083-90005

Spectrum and Network Measurements Agilent 5960-5718

Box of ten 3.5-inch double-sided, double-density disks Agilent 92192A

Active Probe Agilent 41800A

Active Probe Agilent 54701A

Active Divider Probe Agilent 1124A

Resistor Divider Probe Agilent 10020A

Differential Probe (requires Agilent 1142A) Agilent 1141A

Probe Control and Power Module Agilent 1142A

50 Ohm RF Bridge Agilent 86205A

Switch/Control Unit Agilent 3488A

High-Performance Switch/Control Unit Agilent 3235A

GPIB Cable - 1 meter Agilent 10833A

GPIB Cable - 2 meter Agilent 10833B

GPIB Cable - 4 meter Agilent 10833C

GPIB Cable - 0.5 meter Agilent 10833D

HPPrinterorPlotter (contactyourlocal

Hewlett-Packard sales representative)

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Saftey Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

GENERAL

This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). The protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation instructions.

All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 60825-1.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2 environment. It is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters. Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature range.

BEFORE APPLYING POWER

Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage, the correct fuse is installed, and all safety precautions are taken. Note the instrument’s external markings described under Safety Symbols.

GROUND THE INSTRUMENT

To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover must be connected to an electrical protective earth ground. The instrument must be connected to the ac power mains through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.

FUSES

Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders. To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard.

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

DO NOT REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT COVER

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel.

Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel.

WARNING The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure,

practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

Caution The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating

procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

Safety Symbols

Warning, risk of electric shock

Caution, refer to accompanying documents

Alternating current

Both direct and alternating current

Earth (ground) terminal

Protective earth (ground) terminal

Frame or chassis terminal

Terminal is at earth potential.

Standby (supply). Units with this symbol are not completely disconnected from ac mains when

this switch is off

Notation Conventions

Before you use this book, it is important to understand the types of keys on the front panel of the analyzer and how they are denoted in this book.

Hardkeys Hardkeys are front-panel buttons whose functions are always the same.

Hardkeys have a label printed directly on the key. In this book, they are printed like this: [

Hardkey

Softkeys Softkeys are keys whose functions change with the analyzer’s current menu selection. A softkey’s function is indicated by a video label to the left of the key (at the edge of the analyzer’s screen). In this book, softkeys are printed like this: [

Toggle Softkeys Some softkeys toggle through multiple settings for a parameter. Toggle softkeys have a word highlighted (of a different color) in their label. Repeated presses of a toggle softkey changes which word is highlighted with each press of the softkey. In this book, toggle softkey presses are shown with the requested toggle state in bold type as follows: “Press [

Shift Functions In addition to their normal labels, keys with blue lettering also have a shift function. This is similar to shift keys on an pocket calculator or the shift function on a typewriter or computer keyboard. Using a shift function is a two-step process. First, press the blue [ display). Then press the key with the shift function you want to enable. Shift function are printed as two key presses, like this: [

Shift][Shift Function

key name on

]”means“pressthesoftkey [

] key (at this point, the message “shift” appears on the

Shift

]

key name

softkey

] until the selection on is active.”

Numeric Entries Numeric values may be entered by using the numeric keys in the lower right hand ENTRY area of the analyzer front panel. In this book values which are to be entered from these keys are indicted only as numerals in the text, like this: Press 50, [

Ghosted Softkeys A softkey label may be shown in the menu when it is inactive. This occurs when a softkey function is not appropriate for a particular measurement or not available with the current analyzer configuration. To show that a softkey function is not available, the analyzer ‘’ghosts’’ the inactive softkey label. A ghosted softkey appears less bright than a normal softkey. Settings/values may be changed while they are inactive. If this occurs, the new settings are effective when the configuration changes such that the softkey function becomes active.

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In This Book

This guide provides instructions for installing and verifying the performance of the Agilent 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer.

Chapter 1, ‘’Preparing the Analyzer for Use,’’ provides step-by-step instructions for getting the analyzer ready to use and instructions on cleaning the screen, storing, and transporting.

Chapter 2, ‘’Verifying Specifications,’’ provides step-by-step instructions for installing and running the semiautomated performance test software. This chapter also provides illustrations that show the equipment set up for each test and a copy of the test records.

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1 Preparing the Analyzer

for Use

To do the incoming inspection 1-5

To install the analyzer 1-7

To change the line-voltage selector switch 1-8

To change the fuse 1-9

To connect the analyzer to a LAN 1-10

To connect the analyzer to a serial device 1-10

To connect the analyzer to a parallel device 1-11

To connect the analyzer to an GPIB device 1-11

To connect the analyzer to an external monitor 1-12

To connect an external frequency reference 1-12

To connect the optional frequency reference 1-13

To connect the optional keyboard 1-14

To clean the screen 1-16

To store the analyzer 1-16

To transport the analyzer 1-17

If the analyzer will not power up 1-18

2 Verifying Specifications

To load the program 2-9

To run the program in semiautomated mode 2-10

To run the program without a printer 2-12

Toruntheprograminmanualmode 2-13

To set up the self test 2-14

To set up the frequency accuracy test 2-15

To set up the amplitude accuracy test 2-16

To set up the amplitude linearity test 2-20

To set up the amp_phase match test 2-21

To set up the intermodulation distortion test 2-22

Tosetuptheinputcouplingtest2-24

To set up the input trigger test 2-25

To set up the external trigger test 2-26

To set up the external arm test 2-27

To set up the harmonic distortion test 2-28

To set up the input capacitance test 2-30

To set up the input resistance test 2-32

To set up the dc offset test 2-33

To set up the spurious signals test 2-34

To set up the noise test 2-35

To set up the cross talk test 2-36

To set up the anti-alias filter test 2-38

To set up the source amplitude accuracy test 2-39

To set up the input rtn loss test 2-40

To set up the source rtn loss test 2-43

To set up the source distortion test 2-45

Measurement Uncertainty 2-51

Performance Test Record 1 through 14

Operation Verification Test Record 1 through 8

Index

Agilent 89400-Series Documentation Roadmap

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Preparing the Analyzer for Use

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Preparing the Analyzer for Use

This chapter contains instructions for inspecting and installing the Agilent Technologies 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer. This chapter also includes instructions for cleaning the screen, transporting and storing the analyzer.

Power Requirements

The analyzer can operate from a single-phase ac power source supplying voltages as shown in the table. With all options installed, power consumption is less than 750 VA.

AC Line Voltage

Range Frequency

90-140 Vrms 47-440 Hz

198-264 Vrms 47-63 Hz

Theline-voltageselectorswitchissetatthefactorytomatchthemost commonly used line voltage in the country of destination; the appropriate fuse is also installed. To check or change either the line-voltage selector switch or the fuse, see ‘’To change the line-voltage selector switch’’ or ‘’To change the fuse.’’

Warning Only a qualified service person, aware of the hazards involved, should

measure the line voltage.

Caution Before applying ac line power to the analyzer, ensure the line-voltage selector

switch is set for the proper line voltage and the correct line fuse is installed in thefuseholder.

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Power Cable and Grounding Requirements

On the GPIB connector, pin 12 and pins 18 through 24 are connected to chassis ground and the GPIB cable shield. The instrument frame, chassis, covers, and the BNC connectors’ outer shell for the source, trigger, channel 1, and external arm are connected to chassis ground. If option AY7 (second input channel) is installed, the channel 2 BNC connector’s outer shell is connected to chassis ground. If option AY5 (precision frequency reference) is installed, the oven reference output BNC connector’s outer shell is connected to chassis ground.

Warning DO NOT interrupt the protective earth ground or ‘’float’’ the

Agilent 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer. This action could expose the operator to potentially hazardous voltages.

The analyzer is equipped with a three-conductor power cord that grounds the analyzer when plugged into an appropriate receptacle. The type of power cable plug shipped with each analyzer depends on the country of destination. The following figure shows available power cables and plug configurations.

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Preparing the Analyzer for Use Agilent 89410A

*The number shown for the plug is the industry identifier for the plug only, the number shown for the cable is an Agilent part number for a complete cable including the plug.

**UL listed for use in the United States of America.

Warning The power cable plug must be inserted into an outlet provided with a

protective earth terminal. Defeating the protection of the grounded analyzer cabinet can subject the operator to lethal voltages.

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To do the incoming inspection

The Agilent 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer was carefully inspected both mechanically and electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks or scratches, and it should meet its published specifications upon receipt.

1 Inspect the analyzer for physical damage incurred in transit. If the analyzer

was damaged in transit, do the following:

Save all packing materials.

File a claim with the carrier.

Call your Agilent Technologies sales and service office.

Warning If the analyzer is mechanically damaged, the integrity of the protective

earth ground may be interrupted. Do not connect the analyzer to power if it is damaged.

2 Check that the line-voltage selector switch on the analyzer’s rear panel is set

for the local line voltage.

The line-voltage selector switch is set at the factory to match the most commonly used line voltage in the country of destination. To change the line-voltage selector switch, see ‘’To set the line-voltage selector switch.’’

3 Check that the correct line fuse is installed in the fuse holder.

The fuse is installed at the factory for the most commonly used line voltage in the country of destination. An 8 amp, 250 volt, normal blow fuse is required if the selector switch is set at 115 and a 4 amp, 250 volt, normal blow fuse is required if the selector switch is set at 230. For instructions on removing the fuse or fuse part numbers, see ‘’To change the fuse.’’

4 Using the supplied power cord, plug the analyzer into an appropriate receptacle.

The analyzer is shipped with a three-conductor power cord that grounds the analyzer when plugged into an appropriate receptacle. The type of power cable plug shipped with each analyzer depends on the country of destination.

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Preparing the Analyzer for Use Agilent 89410A To do the incoming inspection

5 Set the analyzer’s power switch to on.

Press the on ‘’ analyzer’s lower left-hand corner. The analyzer requires about 15 seconds to complete its power-on routine.

l ‘’ symbol end of the rocker-switch located on the

6 Test the electrical performance of the analyzer using the operation verification

or the performance tests in chapter 2, ‘’Verifying Specifications.’’

The operation verification tests verify the basic operating integrity of the analyzer; these tests take about two hours to complete and are a subset of the performance tests. The performance tests verify that the analyzer meets its performance specifications; these tests take about three hours to complete.

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To install the analyzer

The analyzer is shipped with plastic feet in place, ready for use as a portable bench analyzer. The plastic feet are shaped to make full-width modular instruments self-align when they are stacked.

l Install the analyzer to allow free circulation of cooling air.

Cooling air enters the analyzer through the rear panel and exhausts through both sides.

Warning To prevent potential fire or shock hazard, do not expose the analyzer

to rain or other excessive moisture.

l Protect the analyzer from moisture and temperatures or temperature changes

that cause condensation within the analyzer.

The operating environment specifications for the analyzer are listed in the Agilent 89410A Technical Data publication.

Caution Use of the equipment in an environment containing dirt, dust, or corrosive

substances will drastically reduce the life of the disk drive and the flexible disks. The flexible disks should be stored in a dry, static-free environment.

l To install the analyzer in an equipment cabinet, follow the instructions shipped

with the rack mount kits.

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Preparing the Analyzer for Use Agilent 89410A To change the line-voltage selector switch

To change the line-voltage selector switch

The line-voltage selector switch is set at the factory to match the most commonly used line voltage in the country of destination.

1 Unplug the power cord from the analyzer.

2 Slide the line voltage selector switch to the proper setting for the local line

voltage.

AC Line Voltage Voltage

Range Frequency Select Switch

90-140 Vrms 47-440 Hz 115

198-264 Vrms 47-63 Hz 230

Warning Only a qualified service person, aware of the hazards involved, should

measure the line voltage.

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To change the fuse

The fuse is installed at the factory to match the most commonly used line voltage in the country of destination.

1 Unplug the power cord from the analyzer.

2 Using a small screw driver, press in and turn the fuse holder cap

counter-clockwise. Remove when the fuse cap is free from the housing.

3 Pull the fuse from the fuse holder cap. 4 To reinstall, select the proper fuse and place in the fuse holder cap.

AC Line Voltage

Range Frequency

90-140 Vrms 47-440 Hz 115 2110-0342 8 A 250 V Normal Blow 198-264 Vrms 47-63 Hz 230 2110-0055 4 A 250 V Normal Blow

Voltage

Select Switch

Agilent Part

Number

Fuse

Type

5 Place the fuse holder cap in the housing and turn clockwise while pressing in.

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Preparing the Analyzer for Use Agilent 89410A To connect the analyzer to a LAN

To connect the analyzer to a LAN

Analyzers with option UFG, 4 megabyte extended RAM and additional I/O, have a ThinLAN and AUI (attachment unit interface) port for connecting the analyzer to the LAN (local area network).

1 Set the power switch to off ( O ).

2 Connect the ThinLAN BNC cable to the ThinLAN port or the appropriate media

access unit (MAU) to the AUI port.

3 Set the power switch to on ( l ). 4 Press the following keys:

[

Local/Setup

[

LAN port setup

[

port select ThinLAN (BNC)

[

IP address

internet protocol address

[

Return

[

LAN power-on active

]

]or[

]

port select AUI (MAU)

]

See your LAN system administrator for the internet protocol address. Your LAN system administrator can also tell you if you need to set the gateway address or subnet mask.

To connect the analyzer to a serial device

The Serial 1 and Serial 2 ports are identical, 9-pin, EIA-574 ports. Both ports can interface with printers or plotters. The total allowable transmission path length is 15 meters.

l Connect the analyzer to plotters or printers using a 9-pin female to 25-pin

RS-232-C cable.

Part Number Cable Description

HP/Agilent 24542G 9-pin female EIA-574 to 25-pin male RS-232 HP 24542H 9-pin female EIA-574 to 25-pin female RS-232

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To connect the analyzer to a parallel device

The Parallel Port is a 25-pin, Centronics port. The Parallel Port can interface with PCL printers or HP-GL plotters.

l Connect the analyzer’s rear panel PARALLEL PORT connector to a plotter or

printer using a Centronics interface cable.

To connect the analyzer to an GPIB device

The analyzer is compatible with the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB). Total allowable transmission path length is 2 meters times the number of devices or 20 meters, whichever is less. Operating distances can be extended using an GPIB Extender.

Analyzers with option UFG, 4 megabytes extended RAM and additional I/O, have an additional GPIB connector. The additional GPIB connector, SYSTEM INTERCONNECT, is only for connection to the spectrum analyzer that is used with the Agilent 89411A 21.4 MHz Down Converter.

l Connect the analyzer’s rear panel GPIB connector to an GPIB device using an

GPIB interface cable.

Caution The analyzer contains metric threaded GPIB cable mounting studs as opposed

to English threads. Use only metric threaded GPIB cable lockscrews to secure the cable to the analyzer. Metric threaded fasteners are black, while English threaded fasteners are silver.

For GPIB programming information, see the Agilent Technologies 89400A Series GPIB Command Reference.

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Preparing the Analyzer for Use Agilent 89410A To connect the analyzer to an external monitor

To connect the analyzer to an external monitor

The External Monitor connector is a 15-pin connector with standard VGA pinout. The External Monitor connector can interface with an external, multi-scanning monitor. The monitor must have a 25.5 kHz horizontal scan rate, a 60 Hz vertical refresh rate, and must conform to EIA-343-A standards.

l Connect the analyzer’s rear panel EXTERNAL MONITOR connector to an

external monitor using an appropriate cable.

For additional information, see EXTERNAL MONITOR in the analyzer’s online help.

To connect an external frequency reference

The analyzer may be connected to an external 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz frequency reference. The amplitude of the 10 MHz external frequency reference must

be between −3 dB and +20 dB into 50 ohms.

l Using a BNC cable, connect the external frequency reference to the rear panel

EXT REF IN connector.

The analyzer uses its internal frequency reference if an external frequency reference or the optional OVEN REF OUT is not connected to EXT REF IN.

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To connect the optional frequency reference

The analyzer may be connected to the precision frequency reference (option AY5). The precision frequency reference is a 10 MHz high stability frequency reference with an amplitude of approximately +5 dBm. For ease of upgrading, the OVEN REF OUT connector is installed even when option AY5 is not installed. To determine if the option is installed, press [

System Utility

][

option setup

l Connect OVEN REF OUT to EXT REF IN using the supplied coax BNC-to-coax

BNC connector (part number 1250-1499).

The analyzer uses its internal frequency reference if OVEN REF OUT or an external frequency reference is not connected to EXT REF IN.

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Preparing the Analyzer for Use Agilent 89410A To connect the optional keyboard

To connect the optional keyboard

The analyzer may be connected to an optional external keyboard. The keyboard remains active even when the analyzer is not in alpha entry mode. This means that you can operate the analyzer using the external keyboard rather than the front panel. Pressing the appropriate keyboard key does the same thing as pressing a hardkey or a softkey on the analyzer’s front panel.

1 Set the power switch to on ( l ).

2 Connect the round plug on the keyboard cable to the KEYBOARD connector on

the analyzer’s front panel. Make sure to align the plug with the connector pins.

3 Connect the other end of the keyboard cable to the keyboard.

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To connect the optional keyboard

Caution In addition to the U.S. English keyboard, the Agilent 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector

Signal Analyzer supports U.K. English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish. Use only the Agilent Technologies approved keyboard for this product. Agilent Technologies does not warrant damage or performance loss caused by a non-approved keyboard. See the beginning of this guide for part numbers of approved Agilent Technologies keyboards.

4 To configure your analyzer for a keyboard other than U.S. English,

press [ select the language. Configuring your analyzer to use a keyboard other than U.S. English only ensures that the analyzer recognizes the proper keys for that particular keyboard. Configuring your analyzer to use another keyboard does not localize the on-screen annotation or the analyzer’s online HELP facility.

System Utility][more][keyboard type

]. Then press the appropriate softkey to

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Preparing the Analyzer for Use Agilent 89410A To clean the screen

To clean the screen

The analyzer screen is covered with a plastic diffuser screen (this is not removable by the operator). Under normal operating conditions, the only cleaning required will be an occasional dusting. However, if a foreign material adheres itself to the screen, do the following:

1 Set the power switch to off ( O ).

2 Remove the power cord. 3 Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with a mild detergent mixed in water. 4 Carefullywipethescreen.

Caution Do not apply any water mixture directly to the screen or allow moisture to go

behind the front panel. Moisture behind the front panel will severely damage the instrument.

To prevent damage to the screen, do not use cleaning solutions other than the above.

To store the analyzer

l Store the analyzer in a clean, dry, and static free environment.

For other requirements, see environmental specifications in the Agilent 89410A Technical Data publication.

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To transport the analyzer

l Package the analyzer using the original factory packaging or packaging

identical to the factory packaging.

Containers and materials identical to those used in factory packaging are available through Agilent Technologies offices.

l If returning the analyzer to Agilent Technologies for service, attach a tag

describing the following:

Type of service required

Return address

Model number

Full serial number

In any correspondence, refer to the analyzer by model number and full serial number.

l Mark the container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling. l If necessary to package the analyzer in a container other than original

packaging, observe the following (use of other packaging is not recommended):

Wrap the analyzer in heavy paper or anti-static plastic.

Protect the front panel with cardboard.

Use a double-wall carton made of at least 350-pound test material.

Cushion the analyzer to prevent damage.

Caution Do not use styrene pellets in any shape as packing material for the analyzer.

The pellets do not adequately cushion the analyzer and do not prevent the analyzer from shifting in the carton. In addition, the pellets create static electricity that can damage electronic components.

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Preparing the Analyzer for Use Agilent 89410A If the analyzer will not power up

If the analyzer will not power up

q Check that the power cord is connected to the Agilent 89410A and to a live

power source.

q Check that the front-panel switch is on ( l ).

q Check that the voltage selector switch is set properly.

See ‘’To change the line-voltage selector switch’’ on page 1-8.

q Check that the fuse is good.

See ‘’To change the fuse’’ on page 1-9.

q Check that the analyzer’s air circulation is not blocked.

Cooling air enters the analyzer through the rear panel and exhausts through both sides. If the analyzer’s air circulation is blocked, the analyzer powers down to prevent damage from excessive temperatures. The analyzer remains off until it cools down and its power switch is set to off ( to on (

l ).

O )then

q Obtain service, if necessary. See ‘’Need Assistance?’’ at the end of this guide.

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Verifying Specifications

This chapter tells you how to use the Agilent 89410A Auto Performance Test disk. The performance test disk contains a program that semiautomates the operation verification tests and performance tests.

After you review this chapter, follow the directions in ‘’To load the program’’ then continue with one of the following:

‘’To run the program in semiautomated mode’’

‘’To run the program without a printer’’

‘’To run the program in manual mode’’

Caution Before applying line power to the analyzer or testing its electrical performance,

see chapter 1, ‘’Preparing the Analyzer for Use.’’

Overview

The Auto Performance Test disk contains a program (ITM_89410A) and two procedure files (OP_VERIFY and PERFORMAN). ITM_89410A is the test manager program. OP_VERIFY is the operation verification procedure file and PERFORMAN is the performance test procedure file. The procedure files contain an ordered list of tests, and each test contains one or more measurements. Since ITM_89410A reads the procedure files, the disk must remain in the disk drive during testing.

The channel 2 BNC connector is installed in both 1 and 2 channel analyzers. To determine if the optional second channel (option AY7) is installed, press [

Utility

][

option setup

System

If you do not have a keyboard connected to the analyzer, use the numeric key pad and the alpha keys when the program prompts you to type in information. See the analyzer’s help text for a description of the alpha keys.

If a test fails, contact your local Agilent Technologies sales and service office or have a qualified service technician see chapter 1, ‘’Troubleshooting the Analyzer,’’ in the Agilent 89410A Service Guide.

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Features of the Program

The program can automatically create a printout similar to the test records at the

back of this chapter.

The program can beep when equipment connections need to be changed.

The program can start the test sequence at any test in the operation verification or performance test list.

The program can stop after each measurement or alternatively, only if a failure occurs.

The program can be run in manual mode.

Test Duration

The operation verification tests require approximately two hours to complete in semiautomated mode. The performance tests require approximately three hours to complete in semiautomated mode.

Calibration Cycle

To verify the Agilent 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer is meeting its published specifications, do the performance tests every 12 months.

Recommended Test Equipment

The following table lists the recommended equipment needed to test the performance of the Agilent 89410A Vector Signal Analyzer. Other equipment may be substituted for the recommended model if it meets or exceeds the listed critical specifications. The table also identifies the test equipment that is controlled by this program. If you use a test instrument that is not controlled by the program, the program prompts you to set the instrument state during testing.

Also, if you want the test record to be automatically printed, you need an GPIB printer. If you want the printer to automatically leave top and bottom margins on every page, enable perforation skip mode (see your printer’s manual for directions). If you do not have an GPIB printer you must record the results of each test in the test records. These test records may be reproduced without written permission of Agilent Technologies.

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Recommended Test Equipment

Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model

Digital Multimeter

Ω range

10 M Accuracy

±0.5%

HP/Agilent 3458A† Alternate

HP 3455A† HP 3456A† HP 3478A†

Frequency Standard

Accuracy

±0.5 ppm

Frequency Synthesizer Frequency range 3 Hz to 10 MHz

Amplitude range −36 to +20 dBm

Amplitude resolution 0.01 Hz Impedance 50

Ω

HP 5061B HP 3326A†

Alternate

HP 3325A† HP/Agilent 3325B†

Harmonic distortion <−30 dBc Spurious <−70 dBc

External reference input

Milliwatt Power Meter

±0.2 dBm

Range Accuracy

±0.0625 dB

Spectrum Analyzer Frequency range 100 Hz to 40 MHz

Amplitude range −60 to +15 dBm Dynamic range <−67 dBc

Tracking Source @ 0 dBm Impedance 50

Ω and 75 Ω

W&G EPM-1 ‡

HP 3585B† Alternate

HP 3585A† HP 3588A† HP 3589A†

External reference input

Synthesizer/Level Generator Frequency range 30 kHz to 74 MHz

HP 3335A†

Amplitude range −56 to +13 dBm

Amplitude accuracy Impedance 50

±0.25 dB

Ω

Spurious <−70 dBc

External reference input

Power Splitter (option AY7 only)

SWR ≤1.10

Impedance 50

Ω

HP/Agilent 11667A

Two output ports

† Program controlled test equipment. ‡ Wandel & Goltermann Inc.,1800 Wyatt Drive, Suite 2, Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A. (408) 988-7622

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Recommended Test Equipment (continued)

Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model

1 dB step attenuator (with cal data @ 10 MHz)

Range 0 to 8 dB Accuracy

±0.03 dB

HP/Agilent 8494G† Alternate

HP/Agilent 355C HP/Agilent 8494A HP/Agilent 8494B HP/Agilent 8494H†

10 dB step attenuator (with cal data @ 10 MHz)

Range 0 to 70 dB Accuracy

±0.03 dB

HP/Agilent 8495G† Alternate

HP/Agilent 355D HP/Agilent 8495A/B HP/Agilent 8495H† HP/Agilent 8496A/B HP/Agilent 8496G/H†

Ω Directional Bridge

Frequency range 100 kHz to 10 MHz Directivity >30 dB

HP/Agilent 35677-63502 Alternate

HP/Agilent 8721A ‡

75 Ω Directional Bridge

Frequency range 100 kHz to 10 MHz Directivity >30 dB

HP/Agilent 35677-63504 Alternate

HP/Agilent 8721A opt 008 ‡

10 MHz Low Pass Filter Rejection >52 dB

Impedance 50

Ω

5 MHz Low Pass Filter Rejection >52 dB

Ω

Ω Feedthrough

Impedance 50

Accuracy ±0.2%

TTE#J87-10M-50-613B††

TTE#J87-5M-50-613B††

HP 11048C

Termination (2 for opt AY7)

Ω Series Resistor ‡‡

100 k

Value 100 kΩ

Accuracy

±1%

HP/Agilent 0757-0465

Power 0.25 W

Cables

(4) 50

Ω BNC

Adapters BNC Tee

(3) N(m)-to-BNC(f) N(f)-to-BNC(f) BNC(f)-to-Dual Bannana Plug(m) BNC(f)-to-BNC(f) N(m)-to-BNC(m) 50 N(m)-to-BNC(m) 75 Ω (2) SMA(m)-to-BNC(f)

Ω

HP/Agilent 8120-1840 HP/Agilent 8120-0688

HP/Agilent 1250-0781 HP/Agilent 1250-0780 HP/Agilent 1250-1536 HP/Agilent 1251-2277 HP/Agilent 1250-0080 HP/Agilent 1250-1473 HP/Agilent 1250-1533 HP/Agilent 1250-1462

† Program controlled test equipment via HP/Agilent 11713A Attenuator/Switch Driver (drives two attenuators). ‡ This equipment will not meet 4:1 measurement uncertainty. †† TTE Inc., 2251 Barry Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064-1400 U.S.A. (310)478-8224 FAX (310)445-2791 ‡‡ See ‘’Suggested Assembly for Series Resistor.’’

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Suggested Assembly for Series Resistor

The following is a suggested assembly for the 100 kΩ series resistor. The 100 kΩ series resistor is required for the Input Capacitance performance test.

1 Cut resistor leads to 12 mm on each end.

2 Solder one resistor lead to the center conductor of the BNC female connector. 3 Solder the conductor center pin to the other lead of the resistor. 4 Screw the sleeve and the BNC male connector into place. Tighten securely.

Measurement Uncertainty

A table starting on page 2-51 lists the measurement uncertainty and ratio for each performance test using the recommended test equipment. Except for the Intermodulation Distortion performance test, the ratios listed for the recommended test equipment meet or exceed the measurement uncertainty ratio required by U.S. MIL-STD-45662A. The table also provides a place to record the measurement uncertainty and ratio for each performance test using equipment other than the recommended test equipment. The table may be reproduced without written permission of Agilent Technologies.

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Operation Verification and Performance Tests

The operation verification tests give a high confidence level (>90%) that the Agilent 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer is operating properly and within specifications. The operation verification tests are a subset of the performance tests. The operation verification tests should be used for incoming and after-repair inspections. The performance tests provide the highest level of confidence and are used to verify that the Agilent 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer conforms to its published specifications. Some repairs require a performance test to be done after the repair (see chapter 3, ‘’Replacing Assemblies’’ in the Agilent 89410A Service Guide for this information). The following table lists the operation verification and performance tests.

Operation Verification Performance Test

Self test Frequency accuracy Amplitude accuracy Amp_phase match Input coupling Input trigger External trigger External arm Harmonic distortion Dc offset Spurious signals Noise Source amplitude accuracy Source distortion

Self test Frequency accuracy Amplitude accuracy Amplitude linearity Amp_phase match Intermodulation distortion Input coupling Input trigger External trigger External arm Harmonic distortion Input capacitance Input resistance Dc offset Spurious signals Noise Cross talk Anti-alias filter Source amplitude accuracy Input rtn loss Source rtn loss Source distortion

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Specifications and Performance Tests

The specifications are listed in the Agilent 89410A Technical Data publication that was shipped with this guide. The following table lists specifications and the performance test or tests that verify each specification.

Specification Performance Test

Frequency

Frequency accuracy Frequency accuracy

Amplitude

Amplitude accuracy

Absolute full-scale accuracy Amplitude accuracy Amplitude linearity Amplitude linearity Residual dc DC offset

Dynamic range

Harmonic distortion Harmonic distortion Intermodulation distortion Intermodulation distortion Residual (spurious) responses Spurious signals Input noise density Noise Crosstalk Cross talk Alias responses Anti-alias filter

Input port

Coupling Input coupling Impedance Input capacitance Impedance Input resistance Return loss Input rtn loss

Two-channel

Channel match Amp_phase match

Trigger

Input channel trigger Input trigger External trigger External trigger External arm External arm

Source

Amplitude

Amplitude accuracy Source amplitude accuracy Harmonic and other spurious products Source distortion

Source port

Return loss Source rtn loss

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To load the program

For information about the program’s softkeys, see the menu descriptions near the end of this chapter.

1 Set the Agilent 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer’s power switch to

O ), then connect the analyzer, test instruments, and printer using GPIB

off ( cables.

2 Insert the Agilent 89410A Auto Performance Test disk into the analyzer’s disk

drive, then set the power switch to on (

3 If you have the optional PC Style Keyboard, connect the keyboard to the

analyzer using the keyboard cable (see ‘’To connect the optional keyboard’’ in chapter 1).

4 After the analyzer finishes its power-up calibration routine, press the following

keys:

[

Local/Setup

[

system controller

[

System Utility

[

memory usage

[

configure meas memory

[

max freq pts

1601

[

enter

[

num math temp

[

enter

[

Return

[

Return

[

diagnostics

[

performance test

]

] ] ]

]

l ).

If you get an insufficient memory message, press the following keys then return to the procedure: [

System Utility

[

memory usage

[

remove RAM disk

[

confirm remove

]

If you get a wrong disk message after you press the performance test softkey, check that the correct disk is installed.

5 Now go to one of the following procedures to continue:

‘’To run the program in semiautomated mode’’

‘’To run the program without a printer’’

‘’To run the program in manual mode’’

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To run the program in semiautomated mode

To run the program in semiautomated mode

You must have an GPIB printer connected to your system to run the program in semiautomated mode. If you do not have a printer, see ‘’To run the program without a printer’’ later in this chapter.

1 Press the following keys and when the program prompts you, type in the

information for the title page of the test record and press [

[

TITLE PAGE

[

TEST FACILITY

[

FACILITY ADDRESS

[

TESTED BY

[

REPORT NUMBER

[

CUSTOMER

[

TEMP

[

HUMIDITY

[

LINE FREQUENCY

[

RETURN

]

enter

2 Press the following keys and when the program prompts you, type in the

equipment configuration information:

[

EQUIP CONFIG

[

SYNTHESIZER

[

SYNTH/ LVL GEN

[

ANALYZER

[

MULTIMETER

[

STEP_ATT 1DB

[

STEP_ATT 10DB

[

mW-POWER METER

[

RETURN

The GPIB address is 100 The interface select code for the test equipment and printer is 7 (for example, if the primary address is 8, the GPIB address is 708).

When entering the calibration due date, only four characters are displayed on the screen. However, you can enter up to nine characters and they will be printed.

]

× (interface select code) + (primary address).

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To run the program in semiautomated mode

3 Press the following keys and type in the printer address when the program

prompts you:

[

TEST CONFIG

[

PRINTER ADDRESS

[

PROCEDURE

[

OP_VERIFY

[

STOP AFTER

[

LIMIT FAILURE

[

RETURN

]or[

]

]or[

]

PERFORMAN

NONE

]

4 Press the following keys to start the test:

[

START TESTING

[

START BEGINNING

]

When you select [

START BEGINNING

and printed only after all tests are done. When you select [ or [

ONE TEST

], the data is printed immediately after each measurement.

], the data is written to a file on the disk

START MIDDLE

5 Follow the directions on the display.

The directions on the display briefly tell you how to connect test equipment. For detailed illustrations of equipment setup, see the setup illustrations starting on page 2-14.

If you want to pause the program and return the Agilent 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer to front panel control, press [ continue the program, press [ [

continue

]. If you changed any instrument setup states, press [

Display

][

BASIC display format

][

to ensure accurate measurement results.

lower

BASIC

][

]. To

RESTART TEST

BASIC

]

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To run the program without a printer

To run the program without a printer

Use this procedure if you do not have an GPIB printer connected to your system.

1 Write in the information needed on the title page of the ‘’Performance Test

Record’’ or the ‘’Operation Verification Test Record’’ (located near the back of this chapter).

2 Press the following keys and when the program prompts you, type in the model

number and GPIB address:

[

EQUIP CONFIG

[

SYNTHESIZER

[

SYNTH/ LVL GEN

[

ANALYZER

[

MULTIMETER

[

STEP_ATT 1DB

[

STEP_ATT 10DB

[

mW-POWER METER

[

RETURN

The GPIB address equals 100 address). The interface select code for the test equipment and printer is 7 (for example, if the primary address is 8, the GPIB address is 708).

]

× (interface select code) + (primary

3 Press the following keys:

[

TEST CONFIG

[

PROCEDURE

[

OP_VERIFY

[

STOP AFTER

[

EACH MEASUREMENT

[

RETURN

]or[

]

PERFORMAN

]

4 Press the following keys to start the test:

[

START TESTING

[

START BEGINNING

]

5 Now follow the directions on the display and record every measurement result

in the ‘’Performance Test Record’’ or the ‘’Operation Verification Test Record.’’

The directions on the display briefly tell you how to connect test equipment. For detailed illustrations of equipment setup, see the setup illustrations starting on page 2-14.

If you want to pause the program and return the Agilent 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer to front panel control, press [ continue the program, press [ [

continue

]. If you changed any instrument setup states, press [

Display

][

BASIC display format

][

to ensure accurate measurement results.

lower

BASIC

][

]. To

]

BASIC

RESTART TEST

]

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To run the program in manual mode

Use this procedure if you want to run the program in manual mode. You will be prompted to set up all test equipment and you can check the analyzer’s setup state after each measurement.

1 Press the following keys and when the program prompts you, set all GPIB

addresses to 0:

[

EQUIP CONFIG

[

SYNTHESIZER

[

SYNTH/ LVL GEN

[

ANALYZER

[

MULTIMETER

[

STEP_ATT 1DB

[

STEP_ATT 10DB

[

mW-POWER METER

[

RETURN

2 Press the following keys:

[

TEST CONFIG

[

PROCEDURE

[

OP_VERIFY

[

STOP AFTER

[

EACH MEASUREMENT

[

RETURN

]

]or[

]

PERFORMAN

]

3 Press the following keys to start the test:

[

START TESTING

[

START BEGINNING

]

4 Now follow the directions on the display and record the measurement result in

the test record after every measurement.

If you want to view the analyzer’s setup state, press [ [

measurement state

[

Display

][

instrument setup states, press [

]or[

BASIC display format

input/source state

][

]. To continue the program, press

][

lower

RESTART TEST

BASIC

][

continue

]. If you changed any

] to ensure accurate

measurement results.

The directions on the display briefly tell you how to connect test equipment. For detailed illustrations of equipment setup, see the setup illustrations starting on the next page.

BASIC

][

View State

]

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the self test

To set up the self test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test checks the measurement hardware in the Agilent 89410A. No performance tests should be attempted until the analyzer passes this test. This test takes approximately one minute to complete and requires no external equipment.

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To set up the frequency accuracy test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

The Agilent 89410A must be on for 30 minutes before performing this test.

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its frequency accuracy specification. In this test, the analyzer measures the frequency of an accurate 9 MHz signal. The frequency limits are then calculated using the number of months since the last frequency reference adjustment.

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the amplitude accuracy test

To set up the amplitude accuracy test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its amplitude accuracy specification for absolute full-scale accuracy. In this test, the output of the synthesizer is connected to a 1 dB and a 10 dB step attenuator. With the attenuators set to 20 dB, the synthesizer’s amplitude is adjusted for a 0 dBm reading on the milliwatt power meter. The output of the attenuators is then connected to the Agilent 89410A, and the attenuators are set for the desired

output level. This test checks −30, −18, −6, +6, and +18 dBm at 9.876 MHz

and 49.234 kHz in the 50 ohm and 1 Mohm impedance paths. The following lists the attenuator settings for each amplitude:

Amplitude −30 dBm −18 dBm −6 dBm +6 dBm +18 dBm

10 dB Step Attenuator 50 dB 30 dB 20 dB 10 dB 0 dB 1 dB Step Attenuator 0 dB 8 dB 6 dB 4 dB 2 dB

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To set up the amplitude accuracy test

Option AY7 only

5 Option AY7 only

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Agilent 89410A Verifying Specifications

To set up the amplitude accuracy test

9 Option AY7 only

10 Option AY7 only

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the amplitude linearity test

To set up the amplitude linearity test

Performance Test only

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its amplitude linearity specification. In this test, the Agilent 89410’s source is connected to channel 1 or 2 through a 10 dB step attenuator. With the attenuator set to 0 dB, the source’s output is adjusted for a full-scale input. The attenuator is then set to

10 dB and amplitude linearity is checked at −10 dBm. This test checks amplitude linearity at −10, −20, −30, −40, −50, −60 and −70 dB. The source is

set to 9.53 MHz, and the 10 dB step attenuator is set to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 dB.

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Option AY7 only

Agilent 89410A Verifying Specifications

To set up the amp_phase match test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test is only for Agilent 89410A’s with the optional second channel (option AY7). This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A, option AY7, meets its two-channel specification for channel match. In this test, the Agilent 89410A’s source outputs a periodic chirp signal to the power splitter. The power splitter and cables are calibrated by making two measurements and storing the data in the internal data registers. A calibration trace is then computed using the Agilent 89410A’s math capabilities. Channel match is then measured using the calibration trace to correct for inaccuracies in the power splitter and cables.

1 Option AY7 only

2 Option AY7 only

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the intermodulation distortion test

To set up the intermodulation distortion test

Performance Test only

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its dynamic range specification for intermodulation distortion. In this test, two signals (176.543 kHz and 177.530 kHz) are mixed to provide the Agilent 89410A with a modulated signal. Anytime two signals are mixed, the resultant signal includes the two fundamental frequencies plus their sum and difference frequencies (the sum and difference frequencies are the intermodulation products). The amplitude of each intermodulation product is then measured

with the Agilent 89410A. The synthesizer is set to −36 dBm.

1 Using an HP 3326A

2 Using an HP 3326A/Option AY7 only

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Agilent 89410A Verifying Specifications

To set up the intermodulation distortion test

1A Alternate

2A Alternate/Option AY7 only

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the input coupling test

To set up the input coupling test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its input port specification for coupling. In this test, the amplitude of a 3 Hz signal is measured in both ac and dc coupled modes. The values measured determine insertion loss.

Option AY7 only

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To set up the input trigger test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its trigger specification for input channel trigger. In this test, a signal is connected to the Agilent 89410A. Trigger level and slope are then verified by reading the signal level and slope at 0 seconds in the time record.

Option AY7 only

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the external trigger test

To set up the external trigger test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its trigger specification for external trigger. In this test, a signal is connected to the external trigger input and channel 1. Trigger level and slope are then verified by reading the signal level and slope at 0 seconds in the time record.

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To set up the external arm test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its trigger specification for external arm. In this test, a signal is connected to the external arm input. The signal level is increased until the instrument is armed.

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the harmonic distortion test

To set up the harmonic distortion test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its dynamic range specification for harmonic distortion. In this test, a low pass filter attenuates the harmonics of a signal from the synthesizer. The analyzer measures the signal and the synthesizer level is adjusted for a full-scale input (approximately 2 dBm). The analyzer then measures the second and third harmonics. If the harmonics fall outside the analyzer’s frequency range, the analyzer measures the alias frequencies. The synthesizer is set to 9.75 MHz and 3.33 MHz.

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Option AY7 only

Agilent 89410A Verifying Specifications

To set up the harmonic distortion test

Option AY7 only

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the input capacitance test

To set up the input capacitance test

Performance Test only

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its input specification for impedance. In this test, capacitance is measured using a frequency

synthesizer and a 100 kΩ resistor. Capacitance is then calculated using the

following formula:

Vin

C(pf)=C_ factor

Where C_factor = 1.59

√

⁄

−1.21 × 1.0

-11

at 100 kHz

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To set up the input capacitance test

3 Option AY7 only

4 Option AY7 only

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the input resistance test

To set up the input resistance test

Performance Test only

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its input specification for impedance. In this test, input resistance is measured directly using a digital

multimeter. The 10 MΩ range is used on the digital multimeter to prevent

the current from turning on the overload protection FET in the input circuitry.

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Option AY7 only

Agilent 89410A Verifying Specifications

To set up the dc offset test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its amplitude accuracy specification for residual dc responses. In this test, the 89410A measures its internal residual dc offset at six amplitudes with the filter in and out.

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To set up the spurious signals test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its dynamic range specification for residual (spurious) responses. In this test, the 89410A measures its internal spurious signals at six frequencies.

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To set up the noise test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its dynamic range specification for input noise density. In this test, the 89410A measures its internal noise from 1 kHz to 10 MHz.

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To set up the cross talk test

Performance Test only

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its dynamic range specification for channel-to-channel and source-to-input cross talk. In this test, the 89410A measures the amount of energy induced from the source or input channel to another input channel. For source-to-receiver crosstalk, the analyzer’s source is turned on and set for a high level output, then the signal level at the input is measured. For channel-to-channel crosstalk, a

9.9876 MHz, +20 dBm signal is connected to one channel and the signal level at the other input channel is measured.

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Option AY7 only

Agilent 89410A Verifying Specifications

To set up the cross talk test

3 Option AY7 only

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the anti-alias filter test

To set up the anti-alias filter test

Performance Test only

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its dynamic range specification for alias responses. In this test, the 89410A measures the ability of the low pass anti-alias filter to reject frequencies caused by aliasing. Alias frequencies occur when the difference of the input signal frequency and the 89410A’s sample rate both fall within the frequency range of interest. Using a synthesizer/level generator, a signal known to cause an alias frequency is connected to the 89410A. The 89410A then measures the alias frequency to determine how well the alias frequency was rejected. This test checks eight alias frequencies (the ‘’Performance Test Record’’ at the end of this chapter lists the alias frequencies).

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Option AY7 only

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To set up the source amplitude accuracy test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its source specification for amplitude accuracy. In this test, the synthesizer/level generator is connected to channel 1 and measurements are made at eleven amplitudes and eight frequencies (the ‘’Performance Test Record’’ at the end of this chapter lists the amplitudes and frequencies). The 89410A’s source is then connected to channel 1 and the signal level is measured and compared to the level from the synthesizer/level generator.

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Verifying Specifications Agilent 89410A To set up the input rtn loss test

To set up the input rtn loss test

Performance Test only

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its input specification for return loss. In this test, a spectrum analyzer with a tracking generator is connected to a directional bridge. A reference measurement is made with the load port of the directional bridge open. The load port is then connected to an input channel and measurements are made for selected input range settings. This test measures both 50 and 75 spectrum analyzer is set for a 100 kHz to 10 MHz frequency range.

Ω input impedances. The

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To set up the input rtn loss test

3 Option AY7 only

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6 Option AY7 only

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To set up the source rtn loss test

Performance Test only

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its source specification for return loss. In this test, a spectrum analyzer with a tracking generator is connected to a directional bridge. A reference measurement is made with the load port of the directional bridge open. The load port is then connected to the 89410A’s source and measurements are made for selected attenuator settings. This test measures both 50 and 75 spectrum analyzer is set for a 100 kHz to 10 MHz frequency range.

Ω output impedances. The

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To set up the source distortion test

Performance Test and Operation Verification

This test verifies that the Agilent 89410A meets its source specification for harmonic and other spurious products. In this test, a spectrum analyzer is connected to the 89410A’s source. The source is set to five frequencies and two amplitudes while the spectrum analyzer measures distortion and spurious responses from 100 Hz to 40 MHz (the ‘’Performance Test Record’’ at the end of this chapter lists the frequencies and amplitudes).

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ITM_89410A Main Menu Descriptions

If you do not have a keyboard connected to the analyzer, use the numeric key pad and the alpha keys to enter names or numbers. See the analyzer’s help text for a description of the alpha keys.

Load and run the ITM_89410A program to display the following softkeys:

[

START TESTING

]

Displays a menu that allows you to start testing with any test or to select just one test in the list. Before pressing this softkey, use [ and [

EQUIP CONFIG

]. See ‘’Start Testing Menu

TEST CONFIG

]

Descriptions’’ for additional information.

[

TEST CONFIG

]

Displays the test configuration and a menu that allows you to enter the procedure, stop conditions, beeper prompt, and HP-IB address for the analyzer and printer. See ‘’Test Configuration Menu Descriptions’’ for additional information.

[

EQUIP CONFIG

]

Displays the test equipment configuration and a menu that allows you to enter the model number, calibration due date, serial number, and HP-IB address for each test instrument. See ‘’Equipment Configuration Menu Descriptions’’ for additional information.

[

TITLE PAGE

]

Displays the test record title page information and a menu that allows you to enter information for the analyzer. See ‘’Title Page Menu Descriptions’’ for additional information.

[

STOP ITM

]

Stops the ITM_89410A program.

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Start Testing Menu Descriptions

Press [

START TESTING

] to display the following

softkeys:

[

START BEGINNING

]

Prints the test record title page information and starts the selected test procedure at the beginning. The measurement results are written to a file on the disk and printed only after all tests are done.

[

START MIDDLE

]

Displays a list of all the tests in the selected procedure. Testing starts with the test you select and continues through the remainder of the tests in the list. The measurement results are printed immediately after each measurement.

[

ONE TEST

]

Displays all the tests in the selected procedure. The test you select is the only test performed. The measurement results are printed immediately after each measurement.

RETURN

]

[

Returns to the ITM_89410A main menu.

Start a test to display the following softkeys:

[

STOP TESTING

]

Stops the test and returns to the ITM_89410A main menu.

[

RESTART TEST

]

Starts the current test over. Any connection prompts are repeated.

[

RESTART MEAS

]

Starts the current measurement over.

The following softkeys also appear when the program is waiting for you to press [

[

STOP BEEPING

]

CONTINUE

Turns off the beeper prompt for the remainder of this measurement.

[

CONTINUE

]

Continues the test. Press this key after following the directions on the display.

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Test Configuration Menu Descriptions

Press [

TEST CONFIG

] to display the test

configuration and the following softkeys:

[

HP 89410A ADDRESS

]

Prompts you to enter the HP-IB address for the HP 89410A DC-10 MHz Vector Signal Analyzer.

The HP-IB address equals 100

× (interface select

code) + (primary address). The interface select code for the printer and test equipment is 7 (for example, if the primary address is 8, the HP-IB address is 708).

[

PRINTER ADDRESS

]

Prompts you to enter the HP-IB address for the printer. To disable the printer, set the printer address to 0.

[

PROCEDURE

]

Prompts you to select the operation verification procedure (OP_VERIFY) or the performance test procedure (PERFORMAN).

[

STOP AFTER

]

Prompts you to select stop after limit failure, stop after each measurement, or do not stop after a limit failure or measurement. If [

Limit Failure

]is selected, the program stops after the failing measurement is displayed but before it is printed. At this point you can continue on and print the failing measurement or restart the measurement.

BEEPER

]

[

Toggles the beeper on and off. When the beeper is on, the program beeps approximately every 2 minutes while waiting for you to follow the directions on the display and press [

[

RETURN

]

CONTINUE

Returns to the ITM_89410A main menu.

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Equipment Configuration Menu Descriptions

Press [

EQUIP CONFIG

] to display the test equipment

configuration and the following softkeys:

[

SYNTHESIZER

]

Prompts you to enter the model, serial number, HP-IB address, and calibration due date for the frequency synthersizer.

If you select [

] for model, the program

OTHER

prompts you to type in a model, serial number, and calibration due date but not an HP-IB address.

When entering the calibration due date, only four characters are displayed on the screen. However, you can enter up to nine characters and they will be printed.

[

SYNTH/LVL GEN

]

Prompts you to enter the model, serial number, HP-IB address, and calibration due date for the synthesizer/level generator.

[

ANALYZER

]

Prompts you to enter the model, serial number, HP-IB address, and calibration due date for the spectrum analyzer.

[

MULTIMETER

]

Prompts you to enter the model, serial number, HP-IB address, and calibration due date for the digital multimeter.

[more]

Displays the next page.

[

STEP_ATT 1DB

]

Prompts you to enter the model, serial number, calibration due date, and calibration data for the 1 dB step attenuator.

[

STEP_ATT 10DB

]

Prompts you to enter the model, serial number, calibration due date, and calibration data for the 10 dB step attenuator.

[mW_POWER METER]

Prompts you to enter the model, serial number, and calibration due date for the milliwatt power meter.

[

SAVE SETUP

]

Saves the current equipment configuration to a file for future recall.

[

RECALL SETUP

]

Recalls an equipment configuration that was previously saved using [

[

RETURN

]

SAVE SETUP

Returns to the ITM_89410A main menu.

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Title Page Menu Descriptions

Press [

TITLE PAGE

] to display the title page

information and the following softkeys:

[

TEST FACILITY

]

Prompts you to enter the name or number of the testing entity.

[

FACILITY ADDRESS

]

Prompts you to enter the address of the testing entity.

[

TESTED BY

]

Prompts you to enter the name or number of the person performing the test.

[

REPORT NUMBER

]

Prompts you to enter the analyzer’s report number.

[

CUSTOMER

]

Prompts you to enter the name or number of the person requesting the test.

[

SERIAL NUMBER

]

Prompts you to enter the analyzer’s serial number.

]

[

Displays the next page.

Prompts you to enter the temperature of the environment during the test.

[

HUMIDITY

]

Prompts you to enter the humidity of the environment during the test.

[

LINE FREQUENCY

]

Prompts you to enter the power line frequency.

[

]

Displays the first page.

RETURN

]

[

Returns to the ITM_89410A main menu.

The title page information is printed at the beginning of the test procedure.

[

RETURN

]

Prompts you to return to the ITM_89410A main menu.

[

OPTIONS

]

Prompts you to enter the analyzer’s options.

]

[

DATE

Prompts you to enter the test date.

[

]

TEMP

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Measurement Uncertainty

The following table lists the measurement uncertainty and ratio for each performance test using the recommended test equipment. Except for the Intermodulation Distortion performance test, the ratios listed for the recommended test equipment meet or exceed the measurement uncertainty ratio required by U.S. MIL-STD-45662A.

l If you are using equipment other than the recommended test equipment, you

may calculate and record the measurement uncertainty and ratio for each performance test. The table may be reproduced without written permission of Agilent Technologies.

Using Recommended Test Equipment Using Other Test Equipment

Performance Test

Self test NA NA Frequency accuracy

Amplitude accuracy

−30 dBm

−18 dBm

−6dBm

6dBm 18 dBm Amplitude linearity

−10 dB

−20 dB

−30 dB

−40 dB

−50 dB

−60 dB

−70 dB

Amp_phase match magnitude 0.046 dB 5.4:1 phase 0.0052 degree >10:1 Intermodulation distortion

Input coupling NA NA Input trigger NA NA External trigger NA NA External arm NA NA

Measurement

Uncertainty

±0.125027 Hz

±0.056 dB ±0.053 dB ±0.047 dB ±0.053 dB ±0.047 dB

±0.006 dB ±0.006 dB ±0.006 dB ±0.006 dB ±0.015 dB ±0.015 dB ±0.015 dB

±3.3 dB

Ratio

>10:1

>10:1 >10:1

>10:1

10:1

>10:1

3.1:1 †

Measurement

Uncertainty

Measurement Uncertainty

Ratio

NA (not applicable) internal test

† If measured value is within ±2 dB of specification, verify distortion products of the test signal.

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Using Recommended Test Equipment Using Other Test Equipment

Performance Test

Harmonic distortion Input capacitance Input resistance

Measurement

Uncertainty

±0.9 dB ±2.5 pF

Ω

510

Ratio

>10:1 >10:1 >10:1

DC offset NA NA Spurious signals NA NA Noise NA NA Cross talk Source-to-input NA NA Channel-to-channel

±0.6dB

>10:1

Anti-alias filter <25 MHz

>25 MHz

±0.145 dB ±0.225 dB

>10:1 >10:1

Source amplitude accuracy

>−26.98 dBm <−26.98 dBm and >−46.98 dBm <−46.98 dBm

Input rtn loss Source rtn loss

±0.145 dB ±0.150 dB ±0.210 dB

±1.5 dB ±1.5 dB

>10:1

6.3:1

Source distortion

≤10 kHz ±1.1 dB

>10 kHz

±1.5 dB

8.4:1

6.3:1

Measurement

Uncertainty

Ratio

NA (not applicable) internal test

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Performance Test Record

Test Facility __________________________________________________________

Facility Address _______________________________________________________

Tested By ____________________________________________________________

Report Number________________________________________________________

Customer Name________________________________________________________

Serial Number_________________________________________________________

Installed Options ______________________________________________________

Date _________________________________________________________________

Temperature__________________________________________________________

Humidity _____________________________________________________________

Power Line Frequency _________________________________________________

Test Instruments Used

Instrument Model ID or Serial Number Calibration Due

Synthesizer

Synthesizer/Level Generator

Analyzer

Multimeter

Step Attenuator, 1 dB

Step Attenuator, 10 dB

Milliwatt Power Meter

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Serial Number:______________________Report Number:____________________

Self Test

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit Measured Value Pass/Fail

Long Confidence

Frequency Accuracy

Measurement Lower Limit

Accuracy at 9 MHz

Amplitude Accuracy

Measurement Lower Limit

9.876 MHz, −30 dBm, Ch 1, 50 ohm

9.876 MHz, −18 dBm, Ch 1, 50 ohm

9.876 MHz, −6dBm,Ch1,50ohm

9.876 MHz, 6 dBm, Ch 1, 50 ohm

9.876MHz,18dBm,Ch1,50ohm

9.876 MHz, −30 dBm, Ch 1, 1 Mohm

9.876 MHz, −18 dBm, Ch 1, 1 Mohm

9.876 MHz, −6 dBm, Ch 1, 1 Mohm

9.876 MHz, 6 dBm, Ch 1, 1 Mohm

(MHz)

(dBm)

−0.5

Upper Limit

(MHz)

Upper Limit

(dBm)

0.5

Measured Value

(MHz)

Measured Value

(dBm)

Pass/Fail

9.876MHz,18dBm,Ch1,1Mohm

9.876 MHz, −30 dBm, Ch 2, 50 ohm †

9.876 MHz, −18 dBm, Ch 2, 50 ohm †

9.876 MHz, −6dBm,Ch2,50ohm†

9.876 MHz, 6 dBm, Ch 2, 50 ohm †

9.876MHz,18dBm,Ch2,50ohm†

† Option AY7 only

−0.5

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Amplitude Accuracy (continued)

Measurement Lower Limit

9.876 MHz, −30 dBm, Ch 2, 1 Mohm †

9.876 MHz, −18 dBm, Ch 2, 1 Mohm †

9.876 MHz, −6 dBm, Ch 2, 1 Mohm †

9.876 MHz, 6 dBm, Ch 2, 1 Mohm †

9.876MHz,18dBm,Ch2,1Mohm†

49.234 kHz, −30 dBm, Ch 1, 50 ohm

49.234 kHz, −18 dBm, Ch 1, 50 ohm

49.234 kHz, −6dBm,Ch1,50ohm

49.234 kHz, 6 dBm, Ch 1, 50 ohm

49.234 kHz, 18 dBm, Ch 1, 50 ohm

49.234 kHz, −30 dBm, Ch 1, 1 Mohm

49.234 kHz, −18 dBm, Ch 1, 1 Mohm

49.234 kHz, −6 dBm, Ch 1, 1 Mohm

(dBm)

−0.5

Upper Limit

(dBm)

0.5

Measured Value

(dBm)

Pass/Fail

49.234 kHz, 6 dBm, Ch 1, 1 Mohm

49.234 kHz, 18 dBm, Ch 1, 1 Mohm

49.234 kHz, −30 dBm, Ch 2, 50 ohm †

49.234 kHz, −18 dBm, Ch 2, 50 ohm †

49.234 kHz, −6dBm,Ch2,50ohm†

49.234 kHz, 6 dBm, Ch 2, 50 ohm †

49.234 kHz, 18 dBm, Ch 2, 50 ohm †

49.234 kHz, −30 dBm, Ch 2, 1 Mohm †

49.234 kHz, −18 dBm, Ch 2, 1 Mohm †

49.234 kHz, −6 dBm, Ch 2, 1 Mohm †

† Option AY7 only

−0.5

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Amplitude Linearity

Measurement Lower Limit

49.234 kHz, 6 dBm, Ch 2, 1 Mohm †

49.234 kHz, 18 dBm, Ch 2, 1 Mohm †

−10 dB, Ch 1

−20 dB, Ch 1

−30 dB, Ch 1

−40 dB, Ch 1

−50 dB, Ch 1

−60 dB, Ch 1

−70 dB, Ch 1

−10 dB, Ch 2 †

−20 dB, Ch 2 †

−30 dB, Ch 2 †

−40 dB, Ch 2 †

(dB)

−0.5

−0.1

−0.15

−0.2

−0.1

−0.15

Upper Limit

(dB)

0.5

0.1

0.15

0.2

0.1

0.15

Measured Value

(dB)

Pass/Fail

−50 dB, Ch 2 †

−60 dB, Ch 2 †

−70 dB, Ch 2 †

† Option AY7 only

−0.15

−0.2

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Performance Test Record

Serial Number:______________________Report Number:____________________

Amp_Phase Match (Option AY7 only)

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit Measured Value Pass/Fail

−30 dBm Magnitude

−30 dBm Phase

−22 dBm Magnitude

−22 dBm Phase

−14 dBm Magnitude

−14 dBm Phase

−6 dBm Magnitude

−6dBmPhase

2 dBm Magnitude

2dBmPhase

10 dBm Magnitude

10 dBm Phase

Intermodulation Distortion

−0.25 dB

−2deg

−0.25 dB

−2deg

−0.25 dB

−2deg

−0.25 dB

−2deg

−0.25 dB

−2deg

−0.25 dB

−2deg

0.25 dB

2deg

0.25 dB

2deg

0.25 dB

2deg

0.25 dB

2deg

0.25 dB

2deg

0.25 dB

2deg

A+B, Ch 1

B−A, Ch 1 2A−B, Ch 1 2B−A, Ch 1

A+B, Ch 2 †

B−A, Ch 2 † 2A−B, Ch 2 † 2B−A, Ch 2 †

† Option AY7 only

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

(dBm)

−111

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Measured Value

(dBm)

Pass/Fail

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Input Coupling

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

dc - ac, Ch 1

dc - ac, Ch 2 †

† Option AY7 only

Input Trigger

Measurement Lower Limit

Channel 1, +2 Volt, Slope Positive

Channel 1, +2 Volt, Slope Negative

Channel 1, −2 Volt, Slope Positive Channel 1, −2 Volt, Slope Negative

Channel 2, +2 Volt, Slope Positive †

Channel 2, +2 Volt, Slope Negative †

(dB)

Upper Limit

(V)

1.368 2.632

−2.632 −1.368

1.368 2.632

Measured Value

(dB)

Measured Value

(V)

Pass/Fail

Channel 2, −2 Volt, Slope Positive † Channel 2, −2 Volt, Slope Negative †

† Option AY7 only

External Trigger

Measurement Lower Limit

+5 Volt, Slope Positive

+5 Volt, Slope Negative

−5 Volt, Slope Positive

−5 Volt, Slope Negative

−2.632 −1.368

Upper Limit

(V)

4.5 5.5

−5.5 −4.5

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Measured Value

(V)

Pass/Fail

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Performance Test Record

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External Arm

Measurement Lower Limit

+2 Volt, Region Above

−2 Volt, Region Below

Harmonic Distortion

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

9.75 MHz 2nd, Ch 1

9.75 MHz 3rd, Ch 1

9.75 MHz 2nd, Ch 2 †

9.75 MHz 3rd, Ch 2 †

3.33 MHz 2nd, Ch 1

3.33 MHz 3rd, Ch 1

3.33 MHz 2nd, Ch 2 †

3.33 MHz 3rd, Ch 2 †

Upper Limit

(V)

1.5 2.5

−2.5 −1.5

(dBc)

−75

Measured Value

(V)

Measured Value

(dBc)

Pass/Fail

† Option AY7 only

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Input Capacitance

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

Channel 1

Channel 2 †

† Option AY7 only

Input Resistance

Measurement

20 dBm, Ch 1

−10 dBm, Ch 1

−30 dBm, Ch 1

20 dBm, Ch 2 †

−10 dBm, Ch 2 †

−30 dBm, Ch 2 †

Lower Limit

(MΩ)

0.98 1.02

(pF)

Upper Limit

(MΩ)

Measured Value

(pF)

Measured Value

(MΩ)

Pass/Fail

† Option AY7 only

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Performance Test Record

Serial Number:______________________Report Number:____________________

DC Offset

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

−30dBm,Ch1,FilterIn

−20dBm,Ch1,FilterIn

−10dBm,Ch1,FilterIn

0 dBm, Ch 1, Filter In

+10 dBm, Ch 1, Filter In

+20 dBm, Ch 1, Filter In

−30dBm,Ch1,FilterOut

−20dBm,Ch1,FilterOut

−10dBm,Ch1,FilterOut

0 dBm, Ch 1, Filter Out

+10 dBm, Ch 1, Filter Out

+20 dBm, Ch 1, Filter Out

−30dBm,Ch2,FilterIn†

(dBfs)

−25

Measured Value

(dBfs)

Pass/Fail

−20dBm,Ch2,FilterIn†

−10dBm,Ch2,FilterIn†

0 dBm, Ch 2, Filter In †

+10 dBm, Ch 2, Filter In †

+20 dBm, Ch 2, Filter In †

−30dBm,Ch2,FilterOut†

−20dBm,Ch2,FilterOut†

−10dBm,Ch2,FilterOut†

0 dBm, Ch 2, Filter Out †

+10 dBm, Ch 2, Filter Out †

+20 dBm, Ch 2, Filter Out †

† Option AY7 only

−25

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Spurious Signals

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

275 Hz Center, 450 Hz Span, Ch 1

275HzCenter,450HzSpan,Ch2†

25 kHz Center, 10 kHz Span, Ch 1

25 kHz Center, 10 kHz Span, Ch 2 †

100kHzCenter,50kHzSpan,Ch1

100kHzCenter,50kHzSpan,Ch2†

200kHzCenter,50kHzSpan,Ch1

200kHzCenter,50kHzSpan,Ch2†

300kHzCenter,50kHzSpan,Ch1

300kHzCenter,50kHzSpan,Ch2†

400kHzCenter,50kHzSpan,Ch1

400kHzCenter,50kHzSpan,Ch2†

† Option AY7 only

(dBm)

−99

Measured Value

(dBm)

Pass/Fail

Noise

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

1kHzto40kHz,Ch1

1kHzto40kHz,Ch2†

40kHzto10MHz,Ch1

40kHzto10MHz,Ch2†

† Option AY7 only

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(dBm/Hz)

−131

−144

Measured Value

(dBm/Hz)

Pass/Fail

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Performance Test Record

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Cross Talk

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

Source-to-Ch 1

Source-to-Ch 2 †

Ch 2-to-Ch 1 †

Ch 1-to-Ch 2 †

† Option AY7 only

Anti-Alias Filter

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

15.654 MHz, Ch 1

22.454 MHz, Ch 1

29.254 MHz, Ch 1

41.254 MHz, Ch 1

48.054 MHz, Ch 1

(dBm)

−115

(dB)

−80

Measured Value

(dBm)

Measured Value

(dB)

Pass/Fail

54.854 MHz, Ch 1

66.854 MHz, Ch 1

73.654 MHz, Ch 1

15.654 MHz, Ch 2 †

22.454 MHz, Ch 2 †

29.254 MHz, Ch 2 †

41.254 MHz, Ch 2 †

48.054 MHz, Ch 2 †

54.854 MHz, Ch 2 †

66.854 MHz, Ch 2 †

73.654 MHz, Ch 2 †

† Option AY7 only

−80

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Source Amplitude Accuracy

Measurement Lower Limit

9.5 MHz, −56 dBm

9.5 MHz, −50 dBm

9.5 MHz, −41 dBm

9.5 MHz, −35 dBm

9.5 MHz, −32 dBm

9.5 MHz, −23 dBm

9.5 MHz, −14 dBm

9.5 MHz, −8dBm

9.5 MHz, 1 dBm

9.5 MHz, 4 dBm

9.5MHz,13dBm

30 kHz, 13 dBm

1.8MHz,13dBm

(dB)

−2

−1

Upper Limit

(dB)

Measured Value

(dB)

Pass/Fail

3.3MHz,13dBm

4.8MHz,13dBm

6.3MHz,13dBm

7.8MHz,13dBm

9.95 MHz, 13 dBm

−1

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Performance Test Record

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Input Rtn Loss

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

Channel 1, 50 ohm, −20 dBm Channel 1, 50 ohm, −22 dBm Channel 2, 50 ohm, −20 dBm † Channel 2, 50 ohm, −22 dBm † Channel 1, 75 ohm, −20 dBm Channel 1, 75 ohm, −22 dBm Channel 2, 75 ohm, −20 dBm † Channel 2, 75 ohm, −22 dBm †

† Option AY7 only

Source Rtn Loss

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

(dB)

−25

−20

(dB)

Measured Value

(dB)

Measured Value

(dB)

Pass/Fail

50 ohm, 0 dB Attenuator

50 ohm, 10 dB Attenuator

50 ohm, 20 dB Attenuator

50 ohm, 40 dB Attenuator

75 ohm, 0 dB Attenuator

75 ohm, 10 dB Attenuator

75 ohm, 20 dB Attenuator

75 ohm, 40 dB Attenuator

−20

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Source Distortion

Measurement Lower Limit Upper Limit

2.395 kHz @ 6 dBm

7.84 kHz @ 6 dBm

65.8 kHz @ 6 dBm

3.925 MHz @ 6 dBm

9.64 MHz @ 6 dBm

2.395 kHz @ 13 dBm

7.84 kHz @ 13 dBm

65.8 kHz @ 13 dBm

3.925 MHz @ 13 dBm

9.64 MHz @ 13 dBm

(dBc)

−55

−40

−33

−55

−40

−33

Measured Value

(dBc)

Pass/Fail

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

The Agilent 89410A at a Glance

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