Agilent E5052A User Manual

Caution

Do not exceed the operating input power, voltage, and current

level and signal type appropriate for the instrument being used, refer to your instrument's Function Reference.

Electrostatic discharge(ESD) can damage the highly sensitive

microcircuits in your instrument. ESD damage is most likely to occur as the test fixtures are being connected or disconnected. Protect them from ESD damage by wearing a grounding strap that provides a high resistance path to ground. Alternatively, ground yourself to discharge any static charge built-up by touching the outer shell of any grounded instrument chassis before touching the test port connectors.

Safety Summary

When you notice any of the unusual conditions listed below, immediately terminate operation and disconnect the power cable. Contact your local Agilent Technologies sales representative or authorized service company for repair of the instrument. If you continue to operate without repairing the instrument, there is a potential fire or shock hazard for the operator.

- Instrument operates abnormally.

- Instrument emits abnormal noise, smell, smoke or a spark-like light during operation.

- Instrument generates high temperature or electrical shock during operation.

- Power cable, plug, or receptacle on instrument is damaged.

- Foreign substance or liquid has fallen into the instrument.

Herstellerbescheinigung

GERAUSCHEMISSION

LpA<70 dB

am Arbeitsplatz

normaler Betrieb

nach DIN 45635 T.19

Manufacturer's Declaration

ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION

LpA<70 dB

operator position

normal operation

per ISO 7779

Regulatory compliance information

This product complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives, and

carries the CE marking accordingly:

The Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC

The EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC

To obtain Declaration of Conformity, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or

distributor.

Safety notice supplement

・ This equipment complies with EN/IEC61010-1:2001.

・ This equipment is MEASUREMENT CATEGORY I (CAT I). Do not use for CAT II, III, or IV.

・ Do not connect the measuring terminals to mains.

・ This equipment is POLLUTION DEGREE 2, INDOOR USE product.

・ This equipment is tested with stand-alone condition or with the combination with the accessories supplied

by Agilent Technologies against the requirement of the standards described in the Declaration of

Conformity. If it is used as a system component, compliance of related regulations and safety requirements

are to be confirmed by the builder of the system.

Agilent E5052A Signal Source Analyzer

User’s Guide

Seventh Edition

FIRMWARE REVISIONS

This manual applies directly to instruments that have the firmware revision A.02.5x.

For additional information about firmware revisions, see Appendix A.

Manufacturing No. E5052-90060

November 2007

Notices

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights

are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Agilent Technologies.

Microsoft®,MS-DOS®,Windows®,Visual C++®,Visual Basic®,VBA® and Excel® are registered

UNIX is a registered trademark in U.S. and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.

Manual Printing History

The manual’s printing date and part number indicate its current edition. The printing date changes when a new edition is printed (minor corrections and updates that are incorporated at reprint do not cause the date to change). The manual part number changes when extensive technical changes are incorporated.

August 2004 First Edition (part number: E5052-90000) October 2004 Second Edition (part number: E5052-90010, changes for firmeware

version A.01.10)

February 2005 Third Edition (part number: E5052-90020, changes for firmeware

version A.01.50)

August 2005 Fourth Edition (part number: E5052-90030, changes for firmeware

version A.02.00)

June 2006 Fifth Edition (part number: E5052-90040, changes for firmeware

version A.02.50) June 2007 Sixth Edition (part number: E5052-90050) November 2007 Seventh Edition (part number: E5052-90060)

Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific WARNINGS elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the equipment. Such noncompliance would also violate safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these precautions.

NOTE The E5052A complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as well as POLLUTION

DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. The E5052A is an INDOOR USE product.

NOTE The LEDs in the E5052A are Class 1 in accordance with IEC60825-1,

CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT

NOTE This equipment is MEASUREMENT CATEGORY I (CAT I). Do not use for CA T II, III, or

IV.

NOTE This equipment is tested with stand-alone condition or with the combination with the

accessories supplied by Agilent Technologies against the requirement of the standards described in the Declaration of Conformity. If it is used as a system component, compliance of related regulations and safety requirements are to be confirmed by the builder of the system.

• Ground the Instrument To avoid electric shock, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be grounded with the

supplied power cable’s grounding prong.

• DO NOT Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere Do not operate the instrument in the presence of inflammable gasses or fumes.

Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment clearly constitutes a safety hazard.

• Keep Away from Live Circuits Operators must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal

adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltage levels may remain even after the power cable has been disconnected. To avoid injuries, always disconnect the power and discharge circuits before touching them.

• DO NOT Service or Adjust the Instrument Alone Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of

rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.

• DO NOT Substitute Parts or Modify the Instrument To avoid the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or

perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument. Return the instrument to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that

safety features are maintained in operational condition.

• Dangerous Procedure Warnings Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures

throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.

WARNING Dangerous voltage levels, capable of causing death, are present in this instrument.

Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting this instrument.

• Do not connect the measuring terminals to mains.

Safety Symbols

General definitions of safety symbols used on the instrument or in manuals are listed below.

Instruction Manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instrument manual.

Alternating current. Direct current. On (Supply). Off (Supply). In-position of push-button switch. Out-position of push-button switch.

A chassis terminal; a connection to the instrument’s chassis, which includes all exposed metal structure.

Stand-by.

WARNING This warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or

condition that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death to personnel.

CAUTION This Caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition

that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the instrument.

NOTE This Note sign denotes important information. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or

condition that is essential for the user to understand.

Certification

Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institution’s calibration facility or by the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.

Documentation Warranty

The material contained in this document is provided "as is," and is subject to being changed, without notice, in future editions. Further, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Agilent disclaims all warranties, either express or implied with regard to this manual and any information contained herein, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this document or any information contained herei n. Should Agilent and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms, the warranty terms in the separate agreement will control.

Exclusive Remedies

The remedies provided herein are Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Agilent T echnologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

Assistance

Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent Technologies products.

For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office. Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.

Typeface Conventions

Sample (bold) Boldface type is used when a term is defined or

emphasis.

Sample (Italic) Italic type is used for emphasis.

key Indicates a hardkey (key on the front panel or

external keyboard) labeled “Sample.” “key” may be omitted.

Sample menu/button/box Indicates a menu/button/box on the screen labeled

“Sample” which can be selected/executed by clicking. “menu,” “button,” or “box” may be omitted.

Sample block/toolbar Indicates a block (group of hardkeys) or a toolbar

(setup toolbar) labeled “Sample.”

Sample 1 - Sample 2 - Sample 3 Indicates a sequential operation of Sample 1,

Sample 2, and Sample 3 (menu, button, or box).

“-” may be omitted.

Documentation Map

The following manuals are available for the Agilent E5052A.

• User’s Guide (Part Number E5052-900x0, attached to Option ABA)

This manual describes most of the basic information needed to use the E5052A. It provides a function overview, detailed operation procedure for each function (from preparation for measurement to analysis of measurement results), measurement examples, specifications, and supplemental information. For programming guidance on performing automatic measurement with the E5052A, please see the Programming Manual.

• Programmer’s Guide (Part Number E5052-900x1, attached to Option ABA)

This manual provides programming information for performing automatic measurement with the E5052A. It includes an outline of remote control, procedures for detecting measurement start (trigger) and end (sweep end), application programming examples, a command reference, and related information.

• VBA Programmer’s Guide (Part Number E5052-900x2, attached to Option ABA)

This manual describes programming information for performing automatic measurement with internal controller. It includes an outline of VBA programming, some sample programming examples, a COM object reference, and related information.

NOTE The number position shown by “x” in the part numbers above indicates the edition number.

VBA Macro

The Agilent folder (D:\Agilent) on the hard disk of the E5052A contains the VBA macros (VBA Projects) used in this manual.

The customer shall have the personal, non-transferable rights to use, copy, or modify the VBA macros for the customer’s internal operations.

The customer shall use the VBA macros solely and exclusively for their own purposes and shall not license, lease, market, or distribute the VBA macros or modification of any part thereof.

Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any infringement of any patent, trademark, copyright, or other proprietary right by the VBA macros or their use. Agilent Technologies does not warrant that the VBA macros are free from infringements of such rights of third parties. However, Agilent Technologies will not knowingly infringe or deliver software that infringes the patent, trademark, copyright, or other proprietary right of a third party.

1. Precautions

Software Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Before contacting us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2. Overview of Functions

Front Panel: Names and Functions of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

1. Standby Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2. LCD Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3. WINDOW/TRACE Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4. MEASUREMENT Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5. CONTROL Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6. Floppy Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7. NAVIGATION Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

8. ENTRY Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

9. INSTR STATE Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

10. MKR/ANALYSIS Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

11. DUT Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

12. OPTIONAL RF Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

LCD Screen: Names and Functions of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

1. Data Entry Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

2. Softkey Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3. Instrument Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4. Measurement Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Rear Panel: Names and Functions of Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

1. 24-bit I/O Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

2. LAN Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

3. External Monitor Output Terminal (Video). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4. GPIB Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

5. External Trigger Input Connector (Ext Trig) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

6. Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

7. Line Switch (Always ON). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

8. Power Cable Receptacle (to LINE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

9. High Stability Frequency Reference Output Connector (Ref Oven) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

10. External Reference Signal Input Connector (Ref In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

11. Internal Reference Signal Output Connector (Ref Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

12. Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

13. Certificate of Authenticity Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

14. Rear USB port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

15. Reserved Port (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

16. Printer Parallel Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

17. Mini-DIN Keyboard Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

18. Mini-DIN Mouse Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

19. USB (USBTMC) Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Contents

3. Installation

Checking the Shipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Contents

Ventilation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Ensuring adequate free space around analyzer for immediate disconnection of power cable in case of emergency 58

Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

How to install the handle kit (Option 1CN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

How to install the rack-mount kit (Option 1CM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

How to install the rack-mount and handle kit (Option 1CP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Connecting the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Connecting the mouse and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Connecting a LAN cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Connecting a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Power Supply and Blown Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Veri fication of the power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Verification and connection of power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Blown fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Starting the E5052A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Turning the Power ON and OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Disconnection from supply source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Initial Registration of E5052A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Setting the Internal Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Setting the Date/Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Turning the Date/Time display ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Cleaning method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Maintaining connectors/ports on test port (DUT interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Self-test When Turning on the Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Considerations When Shipping to a Service Center Due to Breakdown or Other Problems. . . . . . . . . . 76

4. Basic Measurement Using E5052A

Frequency/Power Measurement in Frequency/Power Measurement Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Overview of frequency/power measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

About analyzer mode and tester mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Setting Trace Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Common settings in RF power, frequency and power supply DC current measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Setting DC power/DC control and protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Auto Frequency Control Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

About DC control voltage delay, DC power delay and point delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Confirming Result of Frequency Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Confirming Result of RF Power Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Confirming Result of Power Supply DC Current Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Phase Noise Measurement in Phase Noise Measurement Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Overview of Phase Noise Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Setting Phase Noise Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Confirming Result of Phase Noise Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Spectrum Monitor Measurement in Spectrum Monitor Measurement Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Overview of Spectrum Monitor Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Spectrum Monitor Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Setting Averaging Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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Confirming Result of Spectrum Monitor Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Transient Measurement in Transient Measurement Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Overview of transient measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Common Settings for Transient Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Setting Video Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Setting External Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Confirming the result of frequency transient (Wide Band) measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Confirming Result of Frequency Transient (Narrow Band) Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Confirming Result of Power Transient Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Confirming the phase transient measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

User Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Overview of User Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Setting User Calibration Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Format of the correction data file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Correction Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

5. Measurement Using E5053A and External Mixer

E5053A Microwave Downconverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Connection of E5052A and E5053A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Device Configuration Using E5052A and E5053A Microwave Downconverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Setting E5053A Microwave Downconverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Effects of Setting of Downconverter and Input Port for RF Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

External Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Setup Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Frequency Offset Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Setting Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Frequency Conversion Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Consideration on Frequency Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Applicable Measurement Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Making phase-noise measurement above 26.5 GHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Basic configuration for expanding frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Setup considerations for > 26.5 GHz measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Measurement noise floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Configuring millimeter-wave phase-noise measurement setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Advanced measurement techniques for a free-running source measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Large frequency drift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

High phase noise that may saturate phase detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Prescaler techniques to suppress frequency drift and high phase noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Configuring millimeter-wave setup to allow prescaler techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Operation of the AgtmmWave VBA macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Start up the AgtmmWave macro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Set up millimeter-wave measurement parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Setup for prescaler techniques (Advanced technique for measuring a free-running source) . . . . . . . . . 196

6. Data Analysis and Result Output

Contents

Analyzing Data on Trace Using Marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

About Marker Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Reading Values on Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Changing Display Position of Marker Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Specifying Sweep Range by Using Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Reading Relative Value From Reference Point on Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Reading Only Actual Measurement Point/Reading Value Interpolated Between Measurement Points. 205

Setting Up Markers for Each Trace/Setting up Markers for Coupled Operations Between Traces. . . . 206

Listing All Marker Values in All Displayed Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Searching for Positions that Match Specified Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Setting Search Range (Bandmarkers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Searching in Specified Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Setting up Bandmarker for Each Trace/Setting up Markers for Coupled Operations Between T race s . 210

Automatically Executing Search Each Time Sweep is Done (search tracking). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Searching for Maximum and Minimum Measured Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Searching for Target Value (target search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Searching for Peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Searching for Multiple Peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Determining Mean, Standard Deviation, and Peak-to-Peak of the Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Specifying Range for Statistical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Displaying Statistical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Comparing Traces/Performing Data Math. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Operational Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Comparing Measurement Results in User Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Copy Traces to User Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Add Annotation to Each Trace in User Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Limit Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Concept of Limit Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Displaying Judgment Result of Limit Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Defining Limit Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

Initializing Limit Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

File Saving and Loading Instrument Status Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Saving Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Recalling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Recall Procedure Using “Recall by File Name” Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Managing Files/Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Running Windows Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Copying Files/Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Moving Files/Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Removing Files/Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Changing the Name of File/Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Formatting Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Saving Trace on File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Saving Trace Data File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Saving Trace Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Linearity Evaluation of Chirped FM Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Create Reference Regression Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Evaluate the Linearity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hiding Numeric Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

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Hiding Frequency Information on Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Hiding All Numeric Information Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Saving Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Operational Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Printing Screen Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Supported Printers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Installing Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Images You Can Print/save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Printing Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

7. Clock Jitter Measurement

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Overview of clock jitter measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Relation between phase deviation (spurious) and jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Clock jitter measurement with the E5052A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Executing Clock Jitter Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Starting the VBA program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Random jitter analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Frequency analysis for periodic jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Decomposition analysis for periodic jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Installing the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

Contents

8. Setting and Using the Control and Management Functions

Setting the GPIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

Setting talker/listener GPIB address of E5052A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

Setting system controller (USB/GPIB interface) when c drive volume label in hard disk is less than CL250 268 Setting system controller (USB/GPIB interface) when c drive volume label in hard disk is more than CL251 271

Setting the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Setup steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Configuring the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Enabling/disabling network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Setting IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Specifying computer name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

Accessing Hard Disk of E5052A from External PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Enabling access from an external PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Accessing hard disk of E5052A from external PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

Disabling USB Mass Storage Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

Steps for Setting Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

Locking the Front Keys, Keyboard, and Mouse (Touch Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

Locking the front keys, keyboard, and mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

Setting the Beeper (Built-in Speaker). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Setting the Operation Complete Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Setting the Warning Beeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Turning off the LCD Screen Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

Turning off the LCD Screen Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

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Setting display colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Selecting display mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Setting display color for each item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Resetting the display colors to factory defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Checking the Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Checking the serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Checking the firmware revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Checking the option number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

9. Information on Maintenance

Backing Up the Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Making backup files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Maintenance of removable hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Saving system calibration data from removable hard disk to floppy disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 93

Removing Removable Hard Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Mounting Removable Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Recalling system calibration data to removable hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Types of system recoveries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Notes on executing system recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Procedure to execute factory recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

Procedure to create the user backup image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Procedure to execute the user recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

Calibration of the Touch Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

Cleaning the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Cleaning the LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Maintenance of test ports (DUT INTERFACE) and other connectors/ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Cleaning parts other than the LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Replacement of Parts with Limited Service Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Cautions Applicable to Requesting Repair, Replacement, Regular Calibration, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

Backing up data in the hard disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

Devices to be sent back for repair or regular calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

Recommended Calibration Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

10. Specifications and Supplemental Information

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

Phase Noise Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Measurement capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

Frequency, RF Power, DC current Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Specifications of the E5052A use only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Measurement capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Softkeys and SCPI commands that are not available when using “Tester” mode or option 011 is installed

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Transient Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Measurement capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Spectrum Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

Measurement capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

Port Output (DC Power/Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

Test Port Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Measurement capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

DC Power/Control Voltage Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

Trace functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

System capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340

Function differences between standard and option 011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

System performance with E5053A Microwave Downconverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

Clock jitter Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

A. Manual Changes

Manual Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

Change 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Change 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Change 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Change 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Change 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349

Contents

B. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

Troubleshooting during Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

Troubleshooting during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353

Troubleshooting for External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356

A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356

D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

Warning Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

C. List of Default Values

List of Default Values, Save/Recall Settings, and Backup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

FP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

PN Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376

SP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384

TR Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

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USER Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

D. Softkey Functions

Phanse Noise Menu (Top Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412

PN Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413

Spectrum Monitor Menu (Top Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427

SP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428

Frequency Power Menu (Top Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442

FP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443

Transient Menu (Top Menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458

TR Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459

User Defined Menu (Top Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475

USER Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476

1. Precautions

1 Precautions

This chapter describes cautions that must be observed in operating the E5052A.

Precautions

Software Installed

The Windows operating system installed in this machine is customized for more effective operation, and has different functions that are not part of the Windows operating system for ordinary PCs (personal computers). Therefore, do not attempt to use the system in ways other than those described in this manual or to install Windows-based software (including anti-virus software) for ordinary PCs as doing so may cause malfunctions.

Also note the followings.

• Do not update the Windows operating system installed in this machine to the Windows operating system for ordinary PCs. Doing so will cause malfunctions.

• Do not attempt to update VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) software installed in this machine to its equivalent developed for ordinary PCs. Doing so will cause malfunctions.

• Do not allow any computer virus to infect the system. This machine has no virus check function nor anti-virus software installed.

Agilent Technologies will not be held liable for any failure or damage arising from negligence regarding these prohibitions and warnings.

NOTE If the pre-installed software is damaged somehow, resulting in errant behavior by the

machine, perform a system recovery. For further details of system recovery, refer to “System Recovery” on page 296.

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Precautions

Before contacting us

If you encounter the following problems during startup or operation of the E5052A, in which initial registration of the Windows 2000 Operating System has been properly performed, execute system recovery and update the firmware version. As for the system recovery procedure, refer to “System Recovery” on page 296.

The system starts up, but the normal measurement screen does not appear

• The system automatically shuts down immediately after the startup, or the startup process stops.

• The measurement screen appears, but "Power on test fail" or "Calibration data lost" is displayed in the instrument message/warning area against a red background in the lower-left part of the screen. The system enters the service mode. (The instrument status bar in the lower-right displays SVC in red).

Unstable Operation

• The system hangs up while the instrument is controlled from VBA or external PCs.

• The blue screen appears and the system hangs up.

1. Precautions

• The response is much slower than usual.

When execution of system recovery does not result in normal operation, a failure may have occurred. Contact Agilent Technology’ s Customer Contact listed at the end of this guide or the company from which you bought the device.

For other problems, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 352.

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Before contacting us

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2. Overview of

Functions

2 Overview of Functions

This chapter describes the functions of the E5052A that can be accessed from the front panel, LCD screen, and rear panel.

Overview of Functions

Front Panel: Names and Functions of Parts

This section describes the names and functions of the parts on the front panel of the E5052A. For more about the functions displayed on the LCD screen, see “LCD Screen: Names and Functions of Parts” on page 34. For more about the functions of softkeys, see Appendix D, “Softkey Functions,” on page 411.

Figure 2-1 Front Panel

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1. Standby Switch

Used for choosing between power-on ( | ) and standby ( ) states of the E5052A.

NOTE To turn off the power of the E5052A, be sure to follow the steps described below.

1. First, press the standby switch or send a shutdown command from the external controller to activate the shutdown process (the processing of software and hardware necessary to turn off the power supply). This will put the E5052A into the standby state.

2. Next, if necessary, turn off the power supply to the “8. Power Cable Receptacle (to LINE)” on page 48 on the rear panel.

Under normal use, never directly interrupt the power supply to the power cable receptacle on the rear panel when the power supply is on. Always keep the “7. Line

Switch (Always ON)” on page 47 at (|). Never turn it off ( ).

If you directly interrupt the power supply to the power cable receptacle when the power supply is on, or turn off the “7. Line Switch (Always ON)” on page 47, the shutdown process will not work. This could damage the E5052A’s software and hardware and lead to device failure.

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Turning on the power supply after a faulty shutdown may cause the system to start up in a condition called “safe mode.” If this occurs, first shut down the system to put it into the standby state and then turn on the power supply again to start up the system in normal mode.

See also Chapter 3, “Installation,” for further information on power on/off.

2. LCD Screen

A 10.4-inch touch screen TFT color LCD used for displaying traces, scales, settings, softkeys, etc. The touch screen LCD allows you to manipulate softkeys by touching the LCD screen directly with a finger. For more about the LCD screen, see “LCD Screen: Names and Functions of Parts” on page 34.

NOTE Do not press the surface of the LCD screen (both standard and touch screen types)

with a sharp object (e.g., a nail, pen, or screwdriver). Pressing the surface with a

sharp-pointed object can damage the LCD screen surface or cause the screen to fail.

NOTE Occasionally, a few pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or

red. Please note that this is not a failure and does not affect the performance of your product.

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3. WINDOW/TRACE Block

A group of keys for selecting active measurement windows and active traces. For more about the concepts of measurement windows and traces, see “4. Measurement Window” on page 41.

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Pressing this key causes the active measurement window to switch over to the next higher window number of four measurement windows. It is possible to define sweep range and other parameters of an active measurement window. To change the settings of a window, use this key to first activate the window.

Switches over between normal and maximum display of the active measurement window. In normal display, all four measurement windows (both active and non-active) are displayed in split views on the screen. In maximum display, only the active measurement window is displayed over the entire area, without showing non-active measurement windows. You can also switch over between the normal and maximum windows by double-clicking the measurement window frame. Measurements are also carried out on the non-active measurement windows that are not displayed.

Switches over the active trace to the next one. (Each time the key is pressed the active trace steps up from the trace with the designated number to the one with a higher number.) An active trace is one for which the measurement parameters are defined. To change the settings for a trace, use this key to first make the trace active.

Switches over between normal and maximum display of the active trace within the measurement window. In normal display, all traces are displayed in split views on the measurement window. In maximum display, only the active trace is displayed over the entire area, without showing non-active traces. To maximize the active trace, you can also double-click the area inside the measurement window (excluding the frame). Measurements are also carried out on the non-active traces that are not displayed.

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4. MEASUREMENT Block

A group of keys used mainly for setting up measurements on the E5052A.

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Key

Displays the “Measurement View Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Measurement View Menu” enables you to select any active measurement window. Active measurement windows are also selectable in maximum display. In this case, the measurement window in maximum display will switch over to the one you have selected.

Displays the “Input Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Input Menu” enables you to select any port for the measurement signal input.

Displays the “Scale Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Scale Menu” enables you to specify the scale for displaying a trace (magnitude per division, value of the reference line, etc.) for each trace.

Displays the “Format Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Format Menu” enables you to specify the data format (data transformation and graph formats) for each trace.

Displays the “Trace View Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Trace View Menu” enables you to specify the data smoothing, data saving on memory, title of trace, etc. for each trace.

Displays the “Display Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Display Menu” enables you to specify the screen title display, digit of the y-axis value, marker position, etc. for each active measurement window .

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Displays the “Average Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Average Menu” enables you to specify enabling/disabling and number of times for averaging, etc. For spectrum measurements only, you can specify the bandwidth of resolution.

Displays the “Attenuator Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Attenuator Menu” enables you to change the setting of the input signal attenuator.

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5. CONTROL Block

A group of keys for defining the values of the DC output port and sweeps as well as trigger settings.

Table 2-3

Key

Displays the data input bar in the upper part of the screen by which you can specify the start value of the sweep range for the active measurement trace or the time offset value for the transient measurement. Also displays the menu in the right part of the screen that allows you to specify the sweep range. You can use the following menus:

• Phase noise measurement “Start Menu”

• Spectrum measurement “Start/Center Menu”

• Frequency power measurement “Start/Center Menu”

• Transient measurement “Time Offset Menu” Displays the data input bar in the upper part of the screen by

which you can specify the stop value of the sweep range for the active measurement trace or the span value for the transient measurement. Also displays the menu in the right part of the screen that allows you to specify the sweep range. You can use the following menus:

• Phase noise measurement “Stop Menu”

• Spectrum measurement “Stop/Span Menu”

• Frequency power measurement “Stop/Span Menu”

• Transient measurement “Span Menu” In these menus, the titles are different from those at the start, but

the function of the softkey is the same.

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Displays the “DC Control Voltage Menu” by which you can specify the values of control voltage output for the DC CONTROL port.

Displays the “DC Power Voltage Menu” by which you can specify the values of power voltage output for the DC power port.

Displays the “Setup Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Setup Menu” enables you to specify the frequency range, IF Gain, input level, etc. required for individual measurements.

Displays the “Trigger Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Trigger Menu” enables you to specify the trigger mode and trigger source and obtain triggers. Specify the trigger mode for each measurement window.

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6. Floppy Disk Drive

A device to use for storing to and reading from a floppy disk the setup state of the E5052A, measurement data, calibration data, data on images displayed on the LCD screen, VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) programs, etc. The floppy disk drive is compatible with a

3.5-inch, 1.44-MB DOS (Disk Operating System) formatted floppy disk.

A floppy disk access lamp is provided at the lower left of the floppy disk drive opening. When the floppy disk drive is accessing a disk (for reading or writing), this lamp is lit green.

A disk eject button is provided at the lower right of the floppy disk drive opening. Pressing this button ejects the inserted floppy disk.

NOTE Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive opening rightside up in the direction of the

arrow marked on the disk. Do not press the disk eject button while the floppy disk access lamp is on. Trying to

forcefully pull the floppy disk out while the lamp is on may damage the floppy disk or disk drive.

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7. NAVIGATION Block

The keys and knob in the NAVIGATION block are used to navigate between softkey menus or selected (highlighted) areas in a dialog box and to change numeric values in the data entry area by stepping up or down. When selecting one of two or more objects (softkey menus, data entry areas, etc.) to manipulate with the NAVIGATION block keys

displayed on the screen, first press the key in the “8. ENTRY Block” on page 30 to select the object to be manipulated (focus on the object) and then manipulate the NAVIGATION block keys (knob) to move your selection (highlighted object) or change numeric values.

In the following, you will see how the NAVIGATION block keys work in both the softkey menu and the data entry area. For more on manipulating tables and dialog boxes, refer to the manipulation procedure for each of those functions.

Operation in softkey menu (softkey menu is selected)

When the focus is on the softkey menu (the menu title area in the uppermost part is displayed in blue), the NAVIGATION block keys work as described below.

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Knob

(turned clockwise or counterclockwise)

Key

Knob (pressed) or

key

After pressing the data entry softkey, the focus automatically moves to the data entry area.

Operation in data entry area (data entry area is selected)

When the focus is on the data entry area (the data entry bar is displayed in blue), the NAVIGATION block keys work as described below.

Knob

(turned clockwise or counterclockwise)

Moves the softkey selection (highlighted display) up or down.

Displays the softkey menu one layer above.

Displays the softkey menu one layer below.

Executes the function of the selected softkey.

Increases or decreases the numeric value in the data entry area in small steps.

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Increases or decreases the numeric value in the data entry area in large steps.

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Knob (pressed) or key

Moves the cursor (|) in the data entry area laterally back and forth. Use it together with the “8. ENTRY Block” keys to change data one character at a time.

Finishes the entry in the data entry area and moves the focus to the softkey menu.

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8. ENTRY Block

A group of keys used for entering numeric data.

. . .

Keys (numeric keys)

Key

Keys

Key

T ype numeric characters and a decimal point at the position of the cursor in the data entry area.

Alternately changes the sign (+, −) of the numeric value in the data entry area.

Adds a prefix to the numeric data typed by using the numeric key and and then enters that data. One of the

two prefixes written on the surface of the key is automatically selected depending on the parameter to be

entered. is entered without a prefix being given. Turns off the data entry bar if it is displayed. If the dialog

box is displayed, cancels the entry and close the dialog box. If the data entry bar and dialog box are not displayed, turns the softkey menu display on/off.

Deletes the character to the left of the cursor (|) in the data entry area. When two or more characters in the data entry area are selected (highlighted), deletes all the characters selected.

Changes the selection (focus) between the objects to be manipulated by the keys for “7. NAV IGATION Block” on page 28 and “8. ENTRY Block” on page 30.

“7. NAVIGATION Block”: The objects to be manipulated by the “8. ENTRY Block” keys include softkey menus, data entry areas, tables (e.g., segment tables, limit tables, and marker tables), and dialog boxes. When two or more of these are displayed on the screen and need selecting, use this key to change the selection (focus) between the objects to be manipulated. When a softkey menu is selected, the menu name area at the top of the menu is displayed in blue. When a data entry area is selected, the data entry bar is displayed in blue. When a table is selected, the frame of the table window is displayed in light gray.

While a dialog box is displayed, the focus is fixed on the dialog box and cannot be changed.

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9. INSTR STATE Block

A group of keys related to the macro function, store and call function, control/management function, and the presetting of the E5052A (returning it to the preset state).

Key

Displays the “Macro Setup Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Macro Setup Menu” enables you to start up the VBA editor, or create, call, or store a VBA project.

Executes a VBA procedure called “main” that has a VBA module named Module1.

Stops the VBA procedure being executed.

Displays the “Save/Recall Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Save/Recall Menu” enables you to store to or read from the internal hard disk or floppy disk the setup conditions and trace data of the analyzer.

First, temporarily saves the data for the image displayed on the LCD screen at the moment the key is pressed to the internal memory (clipboard). Immediately afterwards, it displays the “System Menu” on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the “System Menu” enables you to define the setup for the control and management of the analyzer. Using the

Dump Screen Image key enables you to store

the image data in the clipboard to a file on the internal hard disk or a floppy disk. Also, using the

Print key in the

System menu enables you to print the image data in the clipboard to a printer.

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Key

Displays the “Preset Menu” on the right side of the screen. Pressing

Factory enables you to return the analyzer to the

initial setup state. For the initial setup for each of the functions, see Appendix C, “List of Default Values,” on page 365. Pressing

User recalls the Autorec.sta in the F

drive.

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10. MKR/ANALYSIS Block

A group of keys used to control the markers in analyzing the measurement results. For more on the functions of the keys in the MKR/ANALYSIS block, see Chapter 2 “Overview of Functions” in the User’s Guide.

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Key

Displays the “Marker Menu” on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the “Marker Menu” enables you to turn the markers on/off and to move them by entering stimulus values. You can place up to 6 markers on each trace.

Displays the “Marker Search Menu” on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the “Marker Search Menu” enables you to move a marker to a specific point (maximum, minimum, peak, and a point with a target value) on a trace. You can also find and display the bandwidth parameters (up to six).

Displays the “Marker To Menu” in the right part of the screen. Manipulating the “Marker To Menu ” enables you to specify the marker sweep range and the coupling of markers within a measurement and to display statistical data on traces.

Displays the “Analysis Menu” on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the “Analysis Menu” enables you to use the analytical functions.

11. DUT Interface

A port used to connect the DUT. It has a DC CONTROL port, DC POWER port, and RF port. The connector type of each port is given below.

RF port: 50 Ω, N-type, female connector DC CONTROL port, DC POWER port: BNC, female connector

CAUTION Do not apply a DC voltage or current to the individual ports of the DUT interface.

Applying a DC voltage or current may lead to device failure. In particular, there is the risk of the capacitor remaining charged. Connect the measurement sample (DUT) to the port (or the test fixture, cables, etc. connected to the port) after the analyzer’s power has been completely discharged.

The individual ports comply with Installation Category I of IEC 61010-1 and Measurement Category I of IEC 61010-1.

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12. OPTIONAL RF Ports

For the firmware version A.01.50, th ese po rts are already connected and ready to operate; the user does not have to connect them.

For the firmware version A.02.00, the user have to connect these ports when the E5053A microwave downconverter are used with the E5052A.

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LCD Screen: Names and Functions of Parts

This section describes the names and functions of the parts on the E5052A’s LCD screen.

Figure 2-2 Screen Display

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1. Data Entry Bar

Used to enter numeric data into the E5052A. Press a hardkey or softkey to enter data, and the data entry bar will appear at the top of the screen. To assign a title to a measurement window, the entry bar also allows you to enter letters and symbols by using the front panel keys or mouse.

Figure 2-3 Data Entry Bar

NOTE T o manipulate the data entry bar with the front panel keys, it has to be selected as the object

to manipulate (focus placed on it). When the focus is placed on the data entry bar , the entire bar is displayed in blue. Pressing or clicking on of “8. ENTRY Block” on page 30

enables you to move the focus to the desired object.

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1-1. Parameter Name

Displays the name of the parameter for which data will be entered.

1-2. Data Entry Area

When the data entry bar is displayed for the first time, the current settings are displayed on it. You can change numeric values by typing from the keyboard or in the ENTRY block on the front panel.

1-3. Step Button (Small)

Increases or decreases the numeric value in the data entry area in small steps. Use the mouse to manipulate these buttons.

1-4. Step Button (Large)

Increases or decreases the numeric value in the data entry area in large steps. Use the mouse to manipulate these buttons.

1-5. Close Button

Closes the data entry area (turns off the display). Use the mouse to manipulate this button.

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2. Softkey Menu Bar

A group of keys on the screen called up by the hardkeys or menu bars. You can manipulate these keys by using the NAVIGATION block keys on the front panel, the mouse, or the keyboard. You can perform manipulations by directly touching the screen with your finger instead of using a mouse.

Figure 2-4 Softkey Menu Bar

NOTE T o manipulate a menu bar , it has to be selected as the object to manipulate (focus placed on

it). When the focus is placed on a menu bar, any of the softkeys may be highlighted. An example of the focus not being placed on the menu bar is when it’s on the data entry bar.

2-1. Softkey Menu Title

The title of the softkey menu is displayed here. Double-clicking on this part of the menu bar displays the top layer of softkeys.

2-2. Scroll Arrow (Large)

When the softkeys in a menu overflow the screen, using this key enables you to scroll the menu page by page. There are four scroll arrows: two for up and down and two for returning to the top menu (at top and bottom). Use the mouse to manipulate these buttons.

2-3. Softkeys

These are the actual keys you can use to perform setup. A displayed to the right of a softkey indicates that pressing that softkey will display the lower layer of softkeys.

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2-4. Highlighted Softkey

Pressing and on the front panel or pressing on the keyboard causes the highlighted (selected) softkey to be executed. You can change which softkey in the menu is

highlighted by turning or pressing on the front panel or by pressing

on the keyboard.

Pressing the key on the front panel or the key on the keyboard brings up the upper level softkey menu, and pressing the key on the front panel or the key on the

keyboard brings up the lower level softkey menu.

2-5. Selection Mark

Shows which softkey function is currently selected.

2-6. Softkey Status Display

Displays the setup status of that softkey.

2-7. Scroll Bar

When the softkeys in a menu overflow the screen, clicking on the blank part of this scroll bar enables you to scroll the softkey menu up or down.

2-8. Scroll Box

You can scroll the softkey menu up or down by using the mouse to select and drag the scroll box (pressing the button on the object to be moved and then releasing the button at the desired location). The length and position of the scroll box indicate the length and position of the currently displayed part of the softkey menu relative to the entire menu.

2-9. Scroll Arrow (Small)

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Using this button, you can scroll the menu one softkey at a time. Both upward and downward scroll arrows are available. Use the mouse to manipulate these buttons.

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3. Instrument Status Bar

This graphical bar displays the status of the entire instrument.

Figure 2-5 Instrument Status Bar

3-1. Instrument Message/Warning

Displays instrument messages and warnings. Instrument messages are displayed in gray and warnings in red. For the meanings of the instrument messages and warnings, see Appendix B, “Troubleshooting,” on page 35 1.

3-2. Measurement Name/Measurement Status

Displays the measurement name and measurement status of the E5052A. Each measurement status is described below.

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Hold A holding state is maintained for measurement (idling). Man The trigger source is set to “Manual” and waiting for trigger. Ext The trigger source is set to “External” and waiting for trigger. Bus The trigger source is set to “Bus” and waiting for trigger.

NVideo

WVideo Meas A measurement is in progress.

*1.You can select "Narrow Video" or "Wide Video" for the transient measurement only.

The trigger source is set to “Narrow Video” and waiting for trigger.

The trigger source is set to “Wide Video” and waiting for trigger.

3-3. DC Control Voltage Calibration Indicator

When the DC control voltage calibration is enabled, it is displayed in blue. When disabled, it is displayed in grey.

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3-4. DC Control Voltage Status

When the DC control voltage signal output is turned on, the specified voltage is displayed.

3-5. DC Power Voltage Status

When the DC power voltage signal output is turned on, the specified voltage is displayed.

3-6. Attenuator Status

The specified attenuator value is displayed.

3-7. External Reference Signal Phase Lock

When the frequency reference signal is input to the “10. External Reference Signal Input Connector (Ref In)” on page 48 on the rear panel and the measurement signal of the E5052A is phase-locked to the reference signal,

ExtRef (displayed in blue) Measurement signal is phase-locked to external reference

ExtRef is displayed in blue.

signal.

ExtRef (displayed in gray) Measurement signal is not phase-locked to external

reference signal.

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NOTE When the phase lock function is not operated improperly, “Unlock“ is displayed in red.

Even when “9. High Stability Frequency Reference Output Connector (Ref Oven)” on page 48 and “10. External Reference Signal Input Connector (Ref In)” on page 48 are interconnected, the measurement signal may not be phase-locked immediately after powered on under a cool-temperature environment (i.e. the display of “ExtRef” does not change from grey to blue). In this case, wait a few minutes until the instrument warms-up and “ExtRef” is displayed in blue.

3-8. VBA Status

Indicates the current status of the VBA program running on the E5052A.

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Run VBA program is currently running. Stop VBA program has stopped.

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3-9. Service Mode

Indicates the service mode status.

SVC (displayed in red) An abnormal condition has been detected inside the

E5052A. The unit may be damaged. Notify the Customer Contact listed at the end of this brochure or the distributor from whom the unit was purchased.

SVC (displayed in gray) The E5052A is in normal mode.

3-10. Date / Time

Displays the date and time generated by the internal clock. The display format is as follows:

YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM YYYY: Year (AD)

MM: Month DD: Day HH:MM: Time (0:00 to 23:59)

You can turn the date and time display on/off by manipulating the keys: -

Setup

- Clock Setup - Show Clock.

Misc

3-11. Display Update OFF Indicator

When you have turned off updating of information displayed on the LCD screen, this indicator is displayed.

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4. Measurement Window

This provides windows for displaying traces. Because a measurement corresponds to a window, it is called a measurement window. When the outer frame of a measurement window is displayed in light gray, the measurement is active (the measurement for which setup is being performed). Figure 2-2 on page 34 shows that the transient measurement is

active (lower-right window). To make a measurement active, use . Clicking inside a measurement window will also make it active. Figure 2-6 shows a spectrum

measurement displayed in maximum screen by using .

Figure 2-6 Measurement Window

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4-1. Measurement Title

You can assign a title to each channel and have the title displayed in the bar. To set up the measurement title, enter a title in display by using -

Title Label .

Edit Title Label and then toggle on/off the title

4-2. Trace Name

The names of the traces on the measurement are displayed here. to the left of the trace name indicates the active trace (the trace for which setup is being performed). To switch

over the active trace, use .. Clicking the graph of the trace will also activate the trace.

4-3. Scale Settings

The scale setting for each trace is displayed here. This example shows that “0.00dB/” corresponds to 10 dB per division. “Ref -50.00.000dB” shows that the value of the reference line is -50 dB. To specify the scale settings, use each softkey that can be

displayed by pressing the hardkey.

4-4. Trace Status Area

The setup for each trace is displayed here.

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Classification Contents inside the [ ] Meaning

Turning on/off traces Nothing Data trace: ON, Memory trace: OFF

M Data trace: OFF, Memory trace: ON D&M Data trace: ON, Memory trace: ON off Data trace: OFF, Memory trace: OFF

Performing data math: Refer to the indication in parentheses when the memory trace is turned on.

Smoothing

4-5. Reference Line Indicators

These indicate the position of the reference line for the Y- axis scal e in the rect angular display format. There is an indicator to the right of the scale ( ). To enter a numeric value

for the position of the reference line, open the data entry bar using the keys: -

Reference Position. You can also move the position of the reference line by placing the

mouse pointer on the reference line indicator (the pointer changes from to . ), moving the indicator vertically with the left mouse button kept pressed, and then releasing the button at the desired location (i.e., a drag-and-drop operati on).

D+M (D+M&M) Execution of Data+Mem math D−M (D-M&M) Execution of Data−Mem math D*M (D*M&M) Execution of Data*Mem math D/M (D/M&M) Execution of Data/Mem math Smo Smoothing: ON

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4-6. Measurement Status Bar

The status of each measurement is displayed here (see parts 4-7 through 4-10).

4-7. Measurement Status

Displays the update status of traces on the measurement.

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# Invalid traces. The measurement conditions have changed, but

the traces on the measurement window currently displayed have not been updated to match the new conditions.

(not displayed) Valid traces.

4-8. Averaging Status

Displays the averaging factor and averaging count when averaging is turned on.

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n/m (displayed in

Averaging: ON (m: averaging factor; n: averaging count)

blue) (not displayed) Averaging: OFF

4-9. Sweep Range

Indicates the sweep range by using the start/stop or center/span. This varies depending on the given parameters or measurements.

4-10. Measurement Name

Indicates the measurement name.

4-11. Measur ement Parameters

Indicates the parameters specified to perform a measurement sweep at the bottom of each measurement screen. The content may vary depending on the measurement.

4-12. X-axis Labels

X-axis divisions in the rectangular display format. To hide the divisions, select "OFF" in -

# of Digits

. (The display/nondisplay of the X-axis divisions interlocks with that of the

Y-axi s divisions.)

4-13. Y-axis Labels

Y-axis divisions in the rectangular display format. The value of the reference line (the division line indicated by ) can be entered numerically by opening the data entry bar

using the keys: -

Reference Value. You can change values of the reference line in

one division intervals by placing the mouse pointer in the area of the graticule label (the pointer changes from to ), moving the pointer vertically with the left mouse button pressed, and then releasing the button at the desired location. By using -

Digits

, you can select the display format of the graticule label from three options: 4 digits,

Y # of

12digis, and “not displayed.”

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4-14. Marker Information

The marker information is displayed in a list. It shows the marker number, marker x-axis value, and marker measurement value from left to right. For the active marker (the one for which setup and analysis are being performed), number. For the reference marker, is displayed instead of the marker number.

4-15. Statistics Data

Turning on the statistics data function displays statistics data here. For more about the statistics data function, see “Determining Mean, Standard Deviation, and Peak-to-Peak of the Trace” on page 220.

4-16. Markers

The markers used for reading values on a trace. Up to six markers can be displayed for each trace.

Active marker (ready for setup and analysis)

> is displayed to the left of the marker

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Non-active marker

Here, “n” denotes a marker number. For the reference marker, however, nothing is displayed at the location of n. Clicking the marker or one of the “4-17. Marker Indicators” makes the marker active.

4-17. Marker Indicators

These indicate the positions of markers on the x-axis.

Active marker indicator Non-active marker indicator

You can also move a marker to the desired position by placing the mouse pointer on the marker indicator or the position of the marker itself (the pointer changes from to ),

moving the indicator vertically with the left mouse button pressed, and then releasing the button at the desired location.

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4-18. X-axis Bandmarkers

By turning on the x-axis band marker function, the x-axis band marker is displayed in a specified position.

Indicator of start value of x-axis band marker

Indicator of stop value of x-axis band marker

Indicator of center value of x-axis band marker

You can also move a marker to the desired position by placing the mouse pointer on the marker indicator or the position of the marker itself (the pointer changes from to ),

moving the indicator vertically with the left mouse button pressed, and then releasing the button at the desired location.

4-19. Y-axis Bandmarkers

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Table 2-20

By turning on the y-axis band marker function, the y-axis band marker is displayed in a specified position

Indicator of start value of y-axis band marker

Indicator of stop value of y-axis band marker

Indicator of center value of y-axis band marker

You can also move a marker to the desired position by placing the mouse pointer on the marker indicator or the position of the marker itself (the pointer changes from to ),

moving the indicator up or down with the left mouse button pressed, and then releasing the button at the desired location.

4-20. Bandmarker information

Turning on the x-axis or y-axis band marker function will display the corresponding band marker information on a list in the order of start, stop, center and span.

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Rear Panel: Names and Functions of Parts

This section describes the names and functions of the parts on the rear panel of the E5052A.

Figure 2-7 Rear Panel

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1. 24-bit I/O Port

The terminal to which an automatic machine (handler) used on a production line is connected. For more about using the 24-bit I/O port, see the Programmer’s Guide.

Connector type: 36-pin Ribbon (centronics) connector

2. LAN Port

A terminal for connecting the E5052A to a LAN (Local Area Network). Connecting this instrument to a LAN enables you to access the hard disk drive of the instrument from an external PC or to control this instrument by using SICL-LAN or telnet.

Connector type: 8-pin RJ-45 connector Base standard: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet (automatic data rate selection)

3. External Monitor Output Terminal (Video)

The terminal to which an external color monitor (display device) is connected. By connecting the color monitor to this terminal, the same information shown on the LCD screen of the main body can be displayed on an external color monitor.

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Connector type: 15-pin VGA connector, female

4. GPIB Connector

General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB). The connection of an external controller and other devices through this connector allows you to configure an automatic measurement system. For more on automatic measurement systems via GPIB, see the Programmer’s Guide.

5. External Trigger Input Connector (Ext Trig)

External trigger signals are input through this connector, which detects the downward transition from the HIGH state in TTL signals as the trigger signal. T o use this connector to generate a trigger, you must set the trigger source to the “external” side (key operation:

Source - External).

Connector type: BNC connector, female

6. Fan

The cooling fan for controlling the temperature inside the E5052A. This fan exhausts heated air from inside the analyzer to the outside.

7. Line Switch (Always ON)

Always keep this switch on (|).

CAUTION Do not use this switch to turn off ( ) the mains. Doing so may cause the analyzer to

fail. For more information, see the description of the “1. Standby Switch” on page 23.

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8. Power Cable Receptacle (to LINE)

The receptacle (outlet) to which the power cable is connected.

NOTE To feed power, use the included three-prong power cable with a ground conductor.

The plug attached to the power cable (on the power outlet side or device side of the cable) serves as the disconnecting device (device that cuts off power supply) of the E5052A. When the power supply must be cut off to avoid danger such as electric shock, pull out the power cable plug (on the power outlet side or device side of the cable). The procedure for turning off the mains in normal use is given in “1. Standby Switch” on page 23.

For more about the power supply, see Chapter 3, “Installation,”.

9. High Stability Frequency Reference Output Connector (Ref Oven)

A connector from which the reference signals are output. Connector type: BNC connector, female

Output signal (Nominal): 10 MHz, +0 dBm ±3 dB

10. External Reference Signal Input Connector (Ref In)

The reference signal input connector for phase-locking the measurement signal from the E5052A to the external frequency reference signal. Inputting the reference signal via this connector improves the accuracy and stability of the frequency of the measurement signal from the E5052A.

Connector type: BNC connector, female Intput signal (typical): 10 MHz ± 10 Hz, − 6 dBm to + 16 dBm

NOTE When the frequency reference signal is input to this connector, the measurement signal

from the E5052A is automatically phase-locked to the reference signal. When an inpu t signal is not present, the frequency reference signal inside the E5052A is automatically used. The phase-locked to the external reference signal and in gray when it is not phase-locked.

ExtRef on the instrument status bar is displayed in blue when the system is

11. Internal Reference Signal Output Connector (Ref Out)

A connector for outputting the internal frequency reference signal from the E5052A. By connecting this output connector to the external reference signal input connector of another device, the device can be phase-locked to the internal reference signal of the E5052A and used under this condition.

Connector type: BNC connector, female Output signal (typical): 10 MHz ± 50 Hz, + 2.5 dBm ±3 dB Output impedance (typical): 50 Ω

12. Serial Number Plate

The seal showing the serial number of the product.

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13. Certificate of Authenticity Label

The label showing the information of the “Certificate of Authenticity.”

14. Rear USB port

A USB (Universal Serial Bus) port (number of ports: 2) specifically for a USB/GPIB interface or a printer.

15. Reserved Port (Reserved)

Using these two ports is not allowed. No connections.

16. Printer Parallel Port

The 25-pin parallel port for printer connection. Connecting a designated printer to this port allows screen information on the E5052A to be printed. For more on printing, see “Printing Screen Image” on page 245.

17. Mini-DIN Keyboard Port

The port to which a mini-DIN type keyboard is connected. The keyboard can be used to edit VBA programs inside the E5052A or to enter file names. Since the arrow keys and numeric keys on the keyboard work in the same way as the arrow keys and numeric keys on the front panel of the E5052A, you can use it instead of front panel operation.

NOTE Be sure to only use a keyboard designated for use with this instrument. Using a keyboard

other than those designated may cause erroneous input.

18. Mini-DIN Mouse Port

The port to which a mini-DIN type mouse is connected. Using a mouse enables you to more efficiently perform the operations of menu bars, softkeys, and dialog boxes as well as selecting an active channel or an active trace. The mouse also enables you to move a marker or the scale reference line by using drag-and-drop operations.

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NOTE Be sure to only use a mouse designated for use with this instrument. Using a mouse other

than those designated may cause erroneous input.

19. USB (USBTMC) Interface Port

Through this port, you can control the E5052A from external controllers. For more information on the measurement system using the USB port, see the Programmer's Guide.

Connector Types: Universal serial bus (USB) jack, type B (4 contact positions), Female Compliance Standards: USBTMC-USB488 and USB2.0

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3. Installation

This chapter provides information on how to set up the Agilent E5052A signal source analyzer and on daily maintenance.

Contents of this Chapter

Installation

R Checking the Shipment on page 53

After you receive the analyzer, check all of the items in the packing container.

R Environmental Requirements on page 56

Describes the system requirements needed to install the E5052A and how to secure space for heat radiation.

R Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges on page 59

Shows how to mount the front handles used to transport the E5052A and how to install the flanges needed to install it in a rack.

R Connecting the Accessories on page 62

Provides information for connecting the mouse, keyboard, and LAN cable to the E5052A.

R Power Supply and Blown Fuses on page 65

Shows how to check the power supply as well as how to check and connect the power cable. This section also explains how to handle a blown fuse.

R Starting the E5052A on page 68

Describes turning on/off of the Power switch and cutting off the power supply.

R Initial Registration of E5052A on page 70

Describes initial registration of the Windows 2000 operating system.

R Setting the Internal Clock on page 73

Explains how to set the internal clock.

R Daily Maintenance on page 75

Describes the required daily maintenance for the E5052A.

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Checking the Shipment

After you receive the analyzer, inspect the contents during unpacking according to the following procedure.

WARNING When unpacking the analyzer, if an external surface of the analyzer (such as the

cover, front/rear panel, LCD screen, power switch, and port connectors) appears to have been damaged during transport, do not turn on the power switch. In an extreme case, this my result in your getting an electric shock.

Step 1. Check that the packing box or shock-absorbing material used to package the analyzer has

not been damaged.

NOTE If the packing box or shock-absorbing material has been damaged, leave the packing box

and shock-absorbing material as is until other inspections are made as follows:

Step 2. Check the packaged items supplied with the analyzer for any damage or defect. Step 3. By referring to Table 3-1 and Figure 3-1, check that all packaged items supplied with the

analyzer have been provided as per the specified options.

Step 4. After checking, if one of the following applies, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies

sales and service office.

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1. The packing box or shock-absorbing material used to package the analyzer has been damaged or the shock-absorbing material shows evidence where extreme force has been applied.

2. A packaged item supplied with the analyzer has mechanical damage or defects.

3. An item that should be packaged with the analyzer is missing.

4. A fault has been detected in the subsequent operation check of the analyzer.

If an abnormality is detected in Step 1, contact the company that transported the analyzer as well as your nearest Agilent Technologies sales and service office. For inspection by the transport company, save the packing box, shock-absorbing material, and packaged items as you received them.

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Table 3-1 Items Packaged with the E5052A

Name Agilent Product/

Part Number

Standard Accessories

R E5052A E5052A 1 R Power cable

R CD-ROM (of the manual)

-1 E5052-9050x 1

R CD-ROM (of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite) E2094-60003 1 R System recovery disk E5052-16000 1 R BNC adaptor 1250-1859 1

Options

R Keyboard (Option 810) - 1 R Mouse (Option 820) - 1

R Manual (Option ABA)

• User’s Guide E5052-900x0 1

• Programmer’s Guide E5052-900x1 1

• VBA Programmer ’s Guide E5052-900x2 1

R Handle Kit (Option 1CN)

R Rack Mount Kit Without Handles

(Option 1CM)

R Rack Mount Kit With Handles

(Option 1CP)

5063-9230 1 5063-9217 1

5063-9224 1

Qty

*1.This accessory varies from country to country. For an illustration of the power cable

options, see Figure 3-8.

*2.The CD-ROM contains the same information as in the User’s Guide, Programmer’s

Guide, VBA Programmer’s Guide. The “xx” in the part number is a number that is incremented each time a revision is made, with “00” regarded as the first edition. The network analyzer will always be supplied with the latest versions of these items.

*3.The “x” in the part number of the Manual is a number that is incremented each time a

revision is made, with “0” regarded as the first edition. The network analyzer will always be supplied with the latest versions of these items.

*4.This accessory is not shown in Figure 3-1. For details, see Table 3-3 on page 59.

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Figure 3-1 E5052A accessories

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Environmental Requirements

Set up the E5052A in a location where the following environmental requirements are met.

Operating environment

Ensure that the operating environment meets the following requirements.

Temperature 10°C to 40°C Temperature range at the

error-correction Humidity

Altitude 0 to 2,000 m (0 to 6,561 feet) Vibration 0.21 G maximum, 5 Hz to 500 Hz

NOTE The above environmental requirements are not intended for the specifications and

measurement accuracy of the analyzer but for the operating environment of the analyzer .

23°C ±5°C (<1°C deviation from the temperature when performing the error-correction)

20% to 80% at wet bulb temperature <+29 °C

(non-condensation)

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Ventilation requirements

To ensure compliance with safety requirements, as well as the specifications and measurement accuracy of the analyzer, you must maintain an environmental temperature that is within the specified range by providing appropriate cooling clearance around the analyzer (or, for the rackmount type, by forced air - cooling inside the rack housing). For more information on the environmental temperature needed to satisfy the specifications and measurement accuracy of the analyzer, see the Chapter 10, “Specifications and Supplemental Information.”

When the environmental temperature around the analyzer is kept within the temperature range of the operating environment specification (see the section on “Operating environment” on page 56), the analyzer conforms to the requirements of the safety standard. Furthermore, under that temperature requirement, the analyzer still conforms to the requirements of the safety standard even when the analyzer is placed with the following cooling clearance:

Requirement

Back ≥180 mm Sides ≥60 mm (both right and left)

Figure 3-2 Ventilation space needed for installation

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Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Set up a static-free workstation to protect the electronic components against damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD) as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 Example of static-free workstation

Ensuring adequate free space around analyzer for immediate disconnection of power cable in case of emergency

As described in “Disconnection from supply source” on page 69, the power supply is disconnected by removing the power cable’s connector plug from either the AC outlet or the E5052A unit. When installing the E5052A, ensure that there is sufficient free space around the unit to permit quick disconnection of the plug (from AC outlet or E5052A unit) in case of emergency.

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Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges

The E5052A can be installed on a workbench or in a rack. This section describes how to install the front handles (Option 1CN) used for transporting the instrument and how to install the analyzer in an equipment rack as part of a measurement system (Option 1CM: without handles, Option 1CP: with handles).

Table 3-2 Agilent E5052A handles/rack mounting options

Option Name Agilent Part Number

1CN Handle Kit 5063-9230 1CM Rack-mount Kit 5063-9217 1CP Rack-mount and Handle Kit 5063-9224

Table 3-3 Contents of each option

Option Contents Quantity

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1CN

1CM

1CP

Front Handles 2 Screws 6 Trim Strips 2 Rack-mounting flanges (locking side plate) 2 Screws 6 Rack-mounting flanges (locking side plate) 2 Front Handles 2 Screws 8

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Figure 3-4 Installing front handle/rack-mount kits

How to install the handle kit (Option 1CN)

The handle kit is used for transport and relocation of the E5052A. While referring to Figure 3-4, install the handle kit by following these steps.

Step 1. Remove the adhesive-backed trim strip (1) from each side of the outer frame of the

E5052A front panel.

Step 2. Use the provided screws to mount the front handles (2) on each side of the E5052A front

panel frame.

Step 3. Attach the provided modified trim strip (3) to each front handle in order to cover the front

panel locking screws.

WARNING If the installed front handle becomes damaged, replace it with a new one immediately.

A damaged handle can break while moving or lifting the instrum e nt and cause personal injury or damage to the instrument.

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How to install the rack-mount kit (Option 1CM)

The rack-mount kit includes two flanges (locking side plates) for mounting the E5052A on a rack (482.6 mm/19 inches), conforming to the EIA Standard. While referring to Figure 3-4, install the rack-mount kit by following these steps.

Step 1. Remove the adhesive-backed trim strip (1) from each side of the outer frame of the

E5052A front panel.

Step 2. Use the provided screws to mount a rack-mounting flange (4) on each side of the E5052A

front panel frame.

Step 3. Remove the four bottom feet of the E5052A (lift the bar marked TAB on the inner side of

the foot and slide the foot toward the bar).

Step 4. Mount the E5052A on the rack.

How to install the rack-mount and handle kit (Option 1CP)

The rack-mount and handle kit includes both the rack-mounting flanges (locking side plates) and front handles. While referring to Figure 3-4, install the rack-mount kit by following these steps.

Step 1. Remove the adhesive-backed trim strip (1) from each side of the outer frame of the

E5052A front panel.

Step 2. Use the provided screws to mount a front handle (2) and rack-mounting flange (4) on each

side of the E5052A front panel frame.

CAUTION Be sure to use both the front handles and the rack-mounting flanges at the same time.

Do not attempt to install flanges or handles separately with the hardware provided, since this risks serious electrical damage to the instrument.

Step 3. Remove the four bottom feet of the E5052A (lift the bar marked TAB on the inner side of

the foot and slide the foot toward the bar).

Step 4. Mount the E5052A on the rack.

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Connecting the Accessories

The E5052A allows you to connect a variety of accessories using the USB ports on the front panel or each of the ports on the rear panel.

Connecting the mouse and keyboard

As shown in Figure 3-5, connect the mouse and keyboard to the mini-DIN mouse port and mini-DIN keyboard port, respectively, before turning ON the power.

Figure 3-5 Connecting mouse and keyboard

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Connecting a LAN cable

When using a LAN (local area network), follow the procedure below to connect the E5052A to the LAN.

Step 1. By referring to the Chapter 8, “Setting and Using the Control and Management Functions,”

on page 267, set up the E5052A LAN.

Step 2. As shown in Figure 3-6, connect a LAN cable to the LAN port on the rear panel of the

E5052A.

Figure 3-6 Connecting LAN cable

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NOTE When connecting the E5052A to a LAN for use, consult the network administrator about

the proper LAN settings. Do not connect a LAN cable until the proper LAN settings have been made. Connecting

the E5052A to a LAN with improper settings may cause a problem in the network.

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Connecting a printer

When using a compatible printer, connect it to the printer parallel port or USB (Universal Serial Bus) port on the rear panel of the E5052A as shown in Figure 3-7.

For a list of printers that work with the E5052A in its factory-shipped condition, see the Chapter 6, “Data Analysis and Result Output.”

Figure 3-7 Connecting a printer

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Power Supply and Blown Fuses

Before turning on the E5052A power, check the following important items.

Verification of the power supply

Confirm that the power supplied to the E5052A meets the following requirements:

Requirement

Vol tage

Frequency 47 to 63 Hz Maximum power consumption 500 VA

*1. Switched automatically by the E5052A in conformity to the voltage used.

90 to 132 VAC or 198 to 264 VAC

Verification and connection of power cable

The three-wire power cable attached to the E5052A has one wire serving as a ground. Using this power cable allows the E5052A to be grounded, thereby protecting you against electrical shock from the power outlet.

Step 1. Confirm that the power cable is not damaged.

WARNING NEVER use a power cable showing any sign of damage. Faulty cables can cause

electrical shock.

Step 2. Use the supplied cable to connect between the power cable receptacle (Figure 3-9 on

page 69) on the rear panel of the E5052A and a three-wire power outlet, with the grounding prong firmly connected in the ground slot.

WARNING Use the supplied power cable with grounding wire to securely ground the E5052A.

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Figure 3-8 shows the power cable options.

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Figure 3-8 Power cable options

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Blown fuses

If the fuse appears to have blown during operation, this instrument may be subject to failure and must be repaired. Ship the E5052A to the nearest Agilent T echnologies Service Center according to the section on “Considerations When Shipping to a Service Center Due to Breakdown or Other Problems” on page 76

The product uses the following fuse type: UL/CSA T ype, Slow-Blo, 8 A-250 V.

WARNING Do NOT replace the fuse yourself; doing this may expose you to dangerous electrical

shock.

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Starting the E5052A

This section explains how to turn on/off the E5052A power, how to cut off the power supply in an emergency, and how to set the internal clock.

Turning the Power ON and OFF

Perform the following steps to turn the power ON or OFF .

Turning the Power ON

Step 1. If the standby switch ( ) in the low er-left part of the front panel is in the depressed

( ) position, press it to put it in the popped-up position ( ).

Step 2. Press the standby switch to put it in the depressed position ( ).

This operation turns ON the power, and the E5052A starts the self-test.

Step 3. Confirm that the self-test indicates normal operation.

Normal operation is confirmed by the self-test if no error message appears.

Turning the Power OFF

Step 1. Use either of the following methods to turn the power OFF.

• Press the standby switch ( ) in the lower-left part of the front panel (now in the depressed ( ) position) to put it in the popped-up ( ) po si tion.

• Send the shutdown command from an external controller.

These operations will start the E5052A shutdown process (required software and hardware processes for turning the power off), and the power will turn OFF after a few seconds.

NOTE Under normal circumstances, always press the standby switch ( ), or send the shutdown

command from an external controller, to execute the E5052A shutdown process. Never cut

off the power supply directly by disconnecting the power cable plug from the rear panel of the unit.

If the power supply is cut off directly by disconnecting the power cable plug from the instrument or the AC outlet, the shutdown process is not carried out and there is a risk of damage to the E5052A’s software or hardware.

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Figure 3-9 Line switch (Always ON) and power cable receptacle

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Disconnection from supply source

The power supply of the E5052A is cut off by disconnecting the plug of the power cable (on either AC outlet side or E5052A side). When it is necessary to disconnect the power supply in order to avoid shock hazards, etc., pull out the power cable plug from either the AC outlet side or the E5052A side.

NOTE T o allow this to be done smoothly, be sure to follow the guidelines in “Ensuring adequate

free space around analyzer for immediate disconnection of power cable in case of emergency” on page 58.

When turning the power OFF under normal circumstances, always follow the methods described in “Turning the Power OFF” on page 68.

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Initial Registration of E5052A

When you start up the E5052A for the first time or after executing system recovery, you need to perform the initial registration of the Windows 2000 operating system used in the E5052A.

NOTE You cannot use the front panel keys during the initial registration of the E5052A, so be sure

to connect the mouse and keyboard before turning on the power.

NOTE If you perform the following procedure incorrectly, a message appears asking whether to

return to the previous registration screen and perform the registration again. In this case, follow the instruction to return to the previous registration screen.

Step 1. Turns on the E5052A. Step 2. The Windows 2000 Professional Setup Wizard appears. Click the

3-10).

Figure 3-10 Windows 2000 Professional Setup Wizard

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Step 3. In the Windows 2000 Professional Setup dialog box, select the I accept this agreement

box and click the

Next >button (Figure 3-11). Then, the Windows 2000 operating system

restarts automatically.

Figure 3-1 1 Windows 2000 Professional Setup dialog box

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Initial Registration of E5052A

Step 4. The Network Identification Wizard appears. Click the

Figure 3-12 Network Identification Wizard

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Next > button (Figure 3-12).

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Step 5. In the Network Identification Wizard dialog box (1/2), select the Windows always

assumes the following user has logged on to this computer

is in the

and Confirm password box.

User Name box. If not, type in E5052. Then type in E5052 both in Password box

Click the Next> button (Figure 3-13).

Figure 3-13 Network Identification Wizard dialog box (1/2)

box and check that E5052

Step 6. In the Network Identification Wizard dialog box (2/2), click the

initial registration of the E5052A (Figure 3-14). Then, the measurement display of the E5052A appears.

Figure 3-14 Network Identification Wizard dialog box (2/2)

Finish button to finish the

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Setting the Internal Clock

You can set the date/time displayed at the lower right of the screen. When you save data in the storage unit, for example, the settings of the internal clock will be used for the saved file’s information. The following describes the setting procedure by using the keys on the front panel.

NOTE After turning on the instrument’s power for the first time after delivery, be sure to set the

internal clock.

Setting the Date/Time

Step 1. Press the [System] key in the INSTR STATE block. Press the [↓]or [↑] key to move the

focus to the to move the focus to the focus on the dialog box will appear (Figure 3-15).

Misc Setup button and then press the [Enter] or [→] key. Press the [↓]or [↑] key

Clock Setup button and then press the [Enter] or [→] key . Place the

Set Date and Time button and press the [Enter] key. The Date/Time Properties

Figure 3-15 Date/Time Properties dialog box (“Date & Time” tab)

Step 2. Turn the rotary knob ( )on the front panel to place the focus on the

then press the

[→] key to move the focus to the Time Zone tab (Figure 3-16).

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Figure 3-16 Date/Time Properties dialog box (“Time Zone” tab)

Step 3. Turn the rotary knob ( ) on the front panel to place the focus on the

press the

[←]/[→] or [↓]/[↑] key to select the time zone.

Time Zone box and

NOTE When you select a time zone having daylight savings time (‘summer time’), the

Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes box becomes selectable. To set

automatic adjustment to daylight savings time to ON, turn the rotary knob ( ) to place the focus on the

Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes box and press

the rotary knob ( ) to display the √ mark (Figure 3-16).

Step 4. Turn the rotary knob ( ) on the front panel to place the focus on the

press the

[←] key to move the focus to the Date & Time tab.

Time Zone tab and

Step 5. By referring to Figure 3-15, turn the rotary knob ( ) on the front panel to place the focus

on the desired item. Press the

Step 6. Turn the rotary knob ( ) on the front panel to place the focus on the

press the

[Enter] key .

[←]/[→] or [↓]/[↑] keys to set each item.

OK button and then

Turning the Date/Time display ON and OFF

The Date/Time is displayed within the instrument status bar at the lower right of the display screen.

Step 1. Press the

focus to the key, move the focus to the focus on the on/off.

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[System] key in the INSTR STATE block. Press the [↓]or [↑] key to move the

Misc Setup button and then press the [Enter] or [→] key. Press the [↓] or [↑]

Clock Setup button, and press the [Enter] or [→]key. Place the

Show Clock button and press the [Enter] key to set the date/time display to

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Daily Maintenance

This section provides the maintenance information for the E5052A and describes the self-test function, which checks the instrument for failure. This section also provides information required for shipping the E5052A due to breakdown or other problems.

Cleaning method

To clean the surface of the E5052A, wipe the surface gently with a dry cloth or soft cloth dampened with water and wrung dry. Never attempt to clean the inside of the instrument.

WARNING To avoid electric shock, always disconnect the power cord of the E5052A from the

power outlet when cleaning.

NOTE To clean a touch-screen LCD, do not wet the cloth with water.

Occasionally, a few pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this is not a failure and does not affect the performance of your product.

Maintaining connectors/ports on test port (DUT interface)

Each port on the front panel of the E5052A has an N-type connector (female) and a BNC connector (female). In the RF band, soil or damage on the connector or cable will affect the measurements. The following describes how to handle and maintain these N-type connectors and BNC connectors.

• The connectors should always be kept clean and away from dirt.

• To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), do not touch the contact face of the connector.

• Never attempt to use a damaged or nicked connector.

• When cleaning, blow air onto the connector. Never attempt to use abrasives such as emery paper.

NOTE The RF port on the front panel of the E5052A is a 50 Ω-based N-type connector (female).

Note that connecting a connector with different impedance can damage the connectors.

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When the power is turned on, the E5052A automatically performs a self-test. If any error is detected by the self-test at power-on, the error message “Power on test fail” appears in the instrument status bar. This causes the E5052A to enter the service mode. If your E5052A is in the service mode, ship it to the nearest Agilent T echnologies Service Center by referring to the section on “Considerations When Shipping to a Service Center Due to Breakdown or Other Problems” on page 76.

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Considerations When Shipping to a Service Center Due to Breakdown or Other Problems

When shipping the E5052A to an Agilent Technologies Service Center because of breakdown or other problems, for re-shipment use the packing box and shock-absorbing material used to package the analyzer, or static-protective package in place of them. To find your nearest Agilent Technologies Service Center, contact the Agilent Technologies Customer Center displayed at the end of the Manual.

NOTE Occasionally, a few pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or

red. Please note that this is not a failure and does not affect the performance of your product.

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This chapter describes the basic measurement procedures of the DUT using the E5052A.The description is mainly based on the manual measurement method.

The E5052A has a measurement screen for each measurement target; and the target you can measure may vary depending on the screen. Select measurement screens according to your intended use.

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Overview of frequency/power measurement

For frequency/power measurements, the E5052A measures the corresponding frequency, power and power supply DC current by sweeping the specified range of the DC control/power given to the DUT.

The E5052A’s frequency/power measurement window has three measurement trace screens: RF power measurement trace, frequency measurement trace, and power supply DC current measurement trace. By using the individual trace screen, you can measure RF power, frequency and power supply DC current corresponding to the DC control/power of the DUT.

The following sections explain how to use the E5052A to make these basic measurements.

About analyzer mode and tester mode

The frequency/power measurement has two modes: analyzer mode, which analyzes input signals for a specific range swept by DC voltage (DC control voltage or DC power voltage), and tester mode, which performs measurement on the spot without DC voltage sweeping.

In the analyzer mode, an individual change in frequency, RF power or power supply DC current of the input signals for a specified range of DC voltage will be shown in a graph and analyzed by using the marker or analysis function.

In the tester mode, the frequency, RF power or power supply DC current of the input signals will be measured on the spot as if each was measured with dedicated single power meter, frequency counter, and DC current meter. You can confirm each numeric value by viewing the screen, however in this mode you cannot observe an exact change of the signals in response to DC voltage sweeping.

Analyzer mode is not available when option 011 is installed.

Selecting Analyzer Mode or Tester Mode

Step 1. You can select either analyzer mode or tester mode by pressing the -

Analyzer mode is selected by default. The basic settings and their examples described in the following sections assume s ig n a l

analysis using the analyzer mode.

NOTE When option 011 is installed, switching analyzer mode and tester mode is not available;

only tester mode is supported.

Mode key.

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Setting Trace Layout

In frequency/power measurement mode, four traces will be displayed at the same time. The four traces consist of two traces in frequency measurement (the unit is Hz and Hz/V), a trace in RF power measurement (the unit is dBm) and a trace in power supply DC current measurement (the unit is mA).

You can select the trace layout from three- or four-division mode. In each trace layout, data will be assigned as Figure 4-2, “Trace Layout.” In the four-division mode, the upper-left trace is frequency in Hz unit and the lower-right trace is frequency in Hz/V unit. Refer to “Setting Frequency Format and Sensitivity Aperture” on page 94 for selecting the unit (data format).

Step 1. Press - Step 2. Press the desired softkey to select the trace layout.

Allocate key.

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Figure 4-2 Trace Layout

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Common settings in RF power, frequency and power supply DC current measurement

The following section describes the common setting steps to measure RF power, frequency and power supply DC current corresponding to the DUT’s DC control/power by using the E5052A’s frequency/power measurement window.

Selecting Measurement Window

Step 1. Press -

Freq & Power to select the frequency/power measurement window.

NOTE You can maximize the frequency/power measurement window by pressing

key while the window is selected. You can bring up the original size when you press the

key once again.

You can select the next trace by pressing the key and maximize the target trace by pressing the key. The frequency/power wi ndo w w ill come back when you press the key once again.

Setting Downconverter and External mixer

Follow these steps to make the setting when using the E5053A Microwave Downconverter.

Step 1. Press - Step 2. Press

Downconverter to toggle on/off.

Step 3. If the downconverter is on, press

Downconverter.

RF Input - Downconverter | E5052A Direct to select an

RF input source.

Step 4. If the downconverter is on and the RF input is set to Downconverter, press

Not Used | ON to select whether to use the external mixer.

External Mixer

NOTE For more information on the settings of the E5053A Microwave Downconverter, see

Chapter 5, “Measurement Using E5053A and External Mixer.”. The settings when using the downconverter and the external mixer include:

• Setting of LO frequency and power

• Setting of DC bias current (CH1, CH2)

• Setting of IF gain inside downconverter

• Setting of downconverter ΔIF frequency

Procedure to Select Carrier Frequency Band

Step 1. Press -

Frequency Band .

Step 2. Select a frequency band that contains the carrier signal to be measured from the softkey

menu list. The ranges of the frequency bands are shown below. Note that, for analyzer mode, select a frequency band that contains the frequency of the

sweep start position.

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NOTE Selectable frequency bands differ depending on whether the E5053A Microwave

Downconverter is used and whether the RF input is direct input or downconverter input.

Table 4-1 Selecting Carrier Frequency Band (When E5052A is Used Standalone or with

Downconverter is Off)

Carrier frequency band

10 M to 1.5 GHz 300 M to 7 GHz

T able 4-2 Selecting Carrier F requency Band (When Down converter is On and RF Input

Set to ‘E5052A Direct’)

Carrier frequency band

10 M to 1.5 GHz 300 M to 3 GHz

T able 4-3 Selecting Carrier F requency Band (When Down converter is On and RF Input

Set to ‘Downconverter’)

Carrier frequency band

3 G to 10 GHz 9 G to 26.5 GHz

Specifying Nominal Frequency

When the downconverter setting is turned on, the RF input setting is Downconverter, and the external mixer setting is Not Used, enter the nominal value of the carrier frequency to detect the carrier signal.

Note that, for analyzer mode, set the frequency of the sweep start position as the nominal frequency.

Step 1. Press - Step 2. Enter the value of the nominal frequency in the data entry field displayed in the upper part

of the screen.

NOTE When using the downconverter RF IN port, the Nominal Frequency setting range is limited

to within the carrier frequency band, and the Nominal Frequency should be set to the actual input signal frequency.

Nominal Frequency.

In the tester mode, use the Carrier Search function to set the nominal frequency so as to the input signal frequency. See also “Executing Carrier Search Function” on page 96.

In the analyzer mode, the Nominal Frequency should be set to the initial frequency at the starting voltage of the built-in DC source (either control voltage or power voltage).

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Specifying Maximum Input Level

When the downconverter is turned on, the RF input is set to Downconverter, and the external mixer is set to Not Used, set the maximum input level value of the measurement signal supplied from the input port of the E5053A Microwave Downconverter.

The maximum input level is set to determine the IF gain of the E5053A Microwave Downconverter.

Step 1. Press -

Max Input Level.

Step 2. Enter the value of the maximum input level in the data entry field displayed in the upper

part of the screen.

NOTE In no cases other than when the downconverter is turned on, the RF input is set to

Downconverter, and the external mixer is set to Not Used, you can set the maximum input level.

Specifying Sweep Range

Step 1. Press -

Sweep Parameter.

Step 2. Selecting from the softkey menu list, you can define a sweep operation to be performed for

either DC control or DC power. Select

Control Vo ltage for DC control and Power Voltage

for DC power.

Step 3. Press ( ) -

DC Control(Power)Start.

Step 4. Enter the sweep start value in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of the

screen.

Step 5. Press ( ) -

DC Control(Power)Stop.

Step 6. Enter the sweep stop value in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of the

screen.

NOTE Otherwise, press ( ) - DC Control(Power)Center to enter the sweep

center value in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of the screen and then press

DC Control(Power) Span to enter the sweep span value in the same way.

The same softkey will be displayed by pressing either or

. You can

make the same settings by using either of the two keys.

Specifying Frequency Resolution, Number of Measurement Points and Delay

Step 1. Press -

Freq Resolution.

Step 2. Select the appropriate frequency resolution from the softkey menu list.The available

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frequency resolutions are as follows:

Table 4-4 Frequency Resolution List

Frequency Resolution

10 Hz 1 kHz 64 kHz

Step 3. Press -

Points.

Step 4. Enter the number of measurement points in the data entry field that appears in the upper

part of the screen.

Step 5. Press -

Points Delay.

Step 6. Enter the waiting time between each measurement in the data entry field that appears in the

upper part of the screen.

About DC voltage setting and protection

You can specify the DC power/control that will be applied to the DUT. Refer to “Setting DC power/DC control and protection” on page 86 for the setting procedure.

About Auto Frequency Control Function

If this function is turned on, the E5052A will adjust the control voltage automatically so that the output signal frequency from the DUT may keep the specified value. For the setting procedure, refer to the “Auto Frequency Control Function” on page 88.

Setting Average Function

Follow the steps below to use the averaging function.

Step 1. Press -

Avg Factor.

Step 2. Enter the number of times for averaging in the data entry field that appears in the upper part

of the screen.

Step 3. Press -

Averaging to turn on the averaging function.

Setting Trigger

Step 1. Press -

Source.

Step 2. Select the trigger source from the softkey menu list. The available options are as follows.

Internal is selected by default.

Table 4-5 Trigger Source List

Softkey Overview

Internal Sets trigger source to internal continuous trigger signal

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External

Sets trigger source to external trigger input connector

Manual Sets trigger source to manual operation Bus Sets trigger source to the bus; the trigger signal is issued by the

trigger command via GPIB interface or LAN.

*1.If External is selected for the trigger source, the trigger signal must be provided by an

external instrument. Refer to “Setting External Trigger” on page 137 for the setting procedure.

Step 3. Press - Trigger to Freq & Power to send a tri gger to the frequency /po wer

measurement. By default,

Continuous is selected for sweep.

NOTE The E5052A has four measurement functions: phase noise measurement, spectrum monitor

measurement, frequency/power measurement, and transient measurement. Because individual measurements differ in their characteristics from one another, each of the E5052A’s trigger is used exclusively for a single measurement.

In other words, only one measurement function can be triggered at a time, and only it can perform measurement at that time.

Setting Averaging Trigger

Follow the steps below to use the averaging trigger.

Step 1. Press -

Average Trigger to toggle on/off the averaging trigger.

When the averaging trigger is set to on, a single activation of the trigger system can perform the number of measurements set by the user as the averaging factor.

The following table shows how this function works by pressing -

Single when the

averaging trigger is on and off.

Averaging T rigger Operation

ON Executes state transitions among Waiting for Trigger,

Trigger , and Measurement for the number of times set for averaging and then changes to the Hold state.

OFF Enters W aiting for Trigger state once and then changes to

the Hold state after measurement is completed.

NOTE The averaging function (“Setting Average Function” on page 84) must be set before

enabling the averaging trigger.

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Setting DC power/DC control and protection

You can set the DC power or the DC control that is applied by the E5052A to the DUT not only to protect the DUT but also to perform stable measurements.

The E5052A allows you to set the maximum and minimum allowance levels of DC power/control that are applied to the DUT. This prevents excessive voltage from being applied to the DUT.

Follow the steps below to set the DC voltage for the DC control measurement.

Setting DC Power

Step 1. Press -

Max Pwr Voltage Limit.

Step 2. Enter the maximum allowance voltage of DC power in the data entry field that appears in

the upper part of the screen.

Step 3. Press -

Min Pwr Voltage Limit.

Step 4. Enter the minimum allowance voltage of DC power in the data entry field that appears in

the upper part of the screen.

Step 5. Press -

DC Power Delay.

Step 6. Enter the waiting time to suppress DC power until the first measurement is finished in the

data entry field that appears in the upper part of the screen.

Step 7. Press -

DC Power Voltage.

Step 8. Enter DC power in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of the screen.

Setting DC Control

Step 1. Press -

Max Ctrl Voltage Limit.

Step 2. Enter the maximum allowance voltage of DC control in the data entry field that appears in

the upper part of the screen.

Step 3. Press -

Min Ctrl Voltage Limit.

Step 4. Enter the minimum allowance voltage of DC control in the data entry field that appears in

the upper part of the screen.

Step 5. Press -

DC Control Delay.

Step 6. Enter the waiting time to suppress DC control until the first measurement is finished in the

data entry field that appears in the upper part of the screen.

Step 7. Press -

DC Control Voltage.

Step 8. Enter DC control in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of the screen.

Pressing voltage calibration function. As necessary, press -

Execute Control Voltage Cal automatically turns on the DC control

Control Voltage Cal to turn

on/off the DC control voltage calibration function.

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NOTE You must perform this calibration every time you power on the instrument, since the DC

control calibration is cleared when the power is turned off.

Applying DC Power/DC Control to DUT

Step 1. Press - Step 2. Press -

DC Power Output to turn on the DC power output.

DC Control Output to turn on the DC control output.

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Auto Frequency Control Function

The automatic frequency control (AFC) function can quickly set and maintain the DUT output frequency to the target frequency you want. It does this by controlling the internal DC control voltage and using the measurement results obtained by its internal frequency counter. The DC control voltage has to be turned on to use the AFC function.

The AFC status appears in the lower right corner of the measurement screen. Each background color indicates the respective AFC function.

Blue The function is enabled. Grey The function is disabled. Check if the DC Control Output is turned off.

NOTE The AFC starts immediately before the measurement. During a single measurement, the

DC control voltage is maintained. Therefore, the DC control voltage will not be changed even if the actual output frequency from the DUT drifts during the measurement.

Be sure to take this into consideration for the long time measurement, for example, by using the correlation function in the phase noise measurement.

When the external mixer is set to of, the auto frequency control function is not available.

Specifying Auto Frequency Control Function

Step 1. Press - Step 2. Press

Min Ctrl Voltage Limit.

Auto Freq Control.

Step 3. Enter the minimum allowance voltage for DC control to be used for the Auto Frequency

Control function, in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of the screen.

NOTE Comparing the value entered here with the value specified in Min Ctrl Voltage Limit under

the menu, the E5052A will choose a higher value to apply the limit.

Step 4. Press

Max Ctrl Voltage Limit.

Step 5. Enter the maximum allowance voltage for DC control to be used for the Auto Frequency

Control function, in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of the screen.

NOTE Comparing the value entered here with the value specified in Max Ctrl Vo ltage Limit under

the menu, the E5052A will choose a lower value to apply the limi t.

Step 6. Press

Max Input Level.

Step 7. Enter the maximum level value of the measurement signal that is supplied from the Input

port of the E5053A Microwave Downconverter in the Auto Frequency Control function, in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of the screen.

NOTE With no settings other than the downconverter is turned on, the RF input is set to

Downconverter, and the external mixer is set to Not Used, setting maximum input level is available.

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Step 8. Press Frequency Band. Step 9. Select an appropriate frequency band that contains the target carrier signal, from the

softkey menu list.

NOTE Selectable frequency bands differ depending on whether the E5053A Microwave

Downconverter is used and whether the RF input is direct input or downconverter inpu t.

Table 4-6 Selecting Carrier Frequency Band (When E5052A is Used Standalone or with

Downconverter is Off)

Carrier frequency band

10 M to 1.5 GHz 300 M to 7 GHz

T abl e 4-7 Selecting Carrier Frequency Band (When Downconverter is On and RF Input

Set to 'E5052A Direct')

Carrier frequency band

10 M to 1.5 GHz 300 M to 3 GHz

T abl e 4-8 Selecting Carrier Frequency Band (When Downconverter is On and RF Input

Set to 'Downconverter')

Carrier frequency band

3 G to 10 GHz 9 G to 26.5 GHz

Step 10. Press Step 11. Enter the target frequency of the output from the DUT in the data entry field that appears in

NOTE In the analyzer mode, the frequency band is automatically altered so that the input signal

Target.

the upper part of the screen. The unit is [Hz].

frequency is within the band when the actual input frequency crosses the band. Also the E5053A downconverter is automatically controlled to offset the downconverter

LO frequency to track the input signal frequency within the IF frequency being fed to the E5052A. Note that the maximum frequency step between the two adjacent measurement points may be limited due to the IF frequency range. Increase the number of measurement points for the E5052A to detect the input signal frequency within the IF frequency, when “Downconverter IF not found” error message is found.

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Step 12. Press Step 13. Enter the tolerance (an allowable range of difference between the target frequency and the

Tolerance.

actual frequency output from the DUT) in the data entry field that appears in the upper part

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of the screen. The unit is [Hz].

Step 14. Press

Sensitivity.

Step 15. Enter an approximate control sensitivity of the DUT in the data entry field that appears in

the upper part of the screen. The unit is [Hz/V].

Step 16. Press

Max Iteration.

Step 17. Enter the maximum number of times to perform repetitive measurements and calculation

(control -voltage setting loop) for determining the optimum control voltage, in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of the screen.

Step 18. Press

AFC Status.

Step 19. Select the status of the Auto Frequency Control function from the softkey menu list.

OFF

The Auto Frequency Control will not be performed.

The Auto Frequency Control will be performed prior to each sweep.

Immediate The Auto Frequency Control will be performed only once. If the

status is changed this during sweep, the sweep will be interrupted and Auto Frequency Control will be performed.

*1.Frequency/Power measurement mode in analyzer mode and Transient measurement

mode doesn’t have the ON/OFF status, but has the Immediate status only.

NOTE The Auto Frequency Control can not be aborted during an operation.

NOTE The wait time specified in - DC control Delay is also applied for repetitive

measurements to obtain the optimum control voltage during the execution of the Auto Frequency Control function.

NOTE When the downconverter is turned on, the RF input is set to Downconverter, and the

external mixer is set to Not Used, the operation differs depending on whether the

Status

is ON or Immediate.

• When executed before each sweep with the

ON setting

AFC

The auto frequency control function is executed assuming that the input signal frequency is near the target frequency (within several hundred MHz). If the input signal is not near the target frequency, the auto frequency control function fails.

• When executed with the

Immediate setting

Because the auto frequency control function is executed after detecting the input signal by searching for inside the frequency band that is set first in the execution, the auto frequency control function can be executed provided that the input signal is within the frequency band even if it is not near the target frequency.

Note that, because the input signal search is performed first, the time required to complete the auto frequency control function is elongated compared to when it is executed before each sweep with the AFC Status ON setting.

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About DC control voltage delay, DC power delay and point delay

This section describes the point delay for DC cont rol delay, DC power delay, and common settings, which were mentioned in the previous sections. This is not a part of the setting procedures, so for more on settings you can skip this section and proceed to “Confirming Result of RF Power Measurement” on page 98.

About delay while DC control is selected for sweep parameter

The following section describes how to set up DC control delay and point delay. For better understanding of each delay, “a,” “b,” “c” and “e” and the measurement point “d” used in the description below, refer to Figure 4-3, “Delay While DC Control Selected for Sweep Parameter,”.

• “a” signifies the delay until measurement of the first point starts in the single sweep, or the delay until measurement of the first point of the first sweep in the continuous sweep.This delay is equal to the addition of the setting times of DC control delay and point delay.

• “b” signifies the individual delay between respective measurement points. The setting times of point delay is set as this delay.

• “c” signifies the time that elapses when the setting of the voltage (DC Control Stop) at the last measurement point (“d”) of the sweep is different from the setting value of DC Control Voltage. This tim e is required for generating the DC Control Voltage. It is not

generated when the voltage setting of the DC Control Stop ( ( ) -

DC Control Stop) and that of the DC Control Voltage( - DC Control Voltage

) is same.

• “e” is signifies the time that elapses to set the voltage back to the starting voltage for next sweep in the continuous sweep. This time is required for setting of the DC Power

Delay is completed.

Figure 4-3 Delay While DC Control Selected for Sweep Parameter

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NOTE If the output voltage falls 0 V or exceeds 20 V, the setting time of DC control delay will be

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set as the delay, after the voltage is output.

About Delay While DC Power is Selected for Sweep Parameter

The following section describes how to set up DC power delay and point delay. For better understanding of each delay, “a,” “b,” “c” and “e” and the measurement point “d” used in the description, refer to Figure 4-4, “Delay While DC power is Selected for Sweep Parameter,”.

• “b” signifies the individual delay between respective measurement points. The setting times of point delay is set as this delay.

• “c” signifies the time that elapses when the setting of the voltage (DC Control Stop) at the last measurement point (“d”) of the sweep is different from the setting value of DC Control Voltage. This time is required for generating the DC Control Voltage. It is not

generated when the voltage setting of the DC Control Stop ( ( ) -

DC Control Stop) and that of the DC Control Voltage( - DC Control Voltage

) is same.

• “e” signifies the time that elapses to set the voltage back to the starting voltage for next sweep in the continuous sweep. This time is required for setting of the DC Power Delay

is completed.

Figure 4-4 Delay While DC power is Selected for Sweep Parameter

About Delay in Tester Mode

In the tester mode, measurement is made for only one measurement point.The delay for the measurement point can be set by using a point delay setting. Refer to Figure 4-5, “Delay in Tester Mode,”.

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Confirming Result of Frequency Measurement

The following section describes the procedure used to confirm the measurement results of frequencies corresponding to the DUT’s DC control/power by using the E5052A’s frequency/power measurement window.

Selecting Trace

Step 1. Press the key to select the frequency measurement trace.

NOTE If you want to maximize the screen, press the key.

Setting Frequency Format and Sensitivity Aperture

You can select the unit (frequency format) used in the frequency trace screen and set the sensitivity aperture.

Step 1. Press - Step 2. Select an appropriate frequency format from the softkey menu list. The available options

are as follows.

Table 4-9 Format List

Softkey Overview

Hz Displays the me asurement frequency data. Hz/V Displays the data obtained from m easurement frequency differentiated

ΔHz Displays the difference subtracted from the reference frequency. % Displays the difference subtracted from the reference frequency in per

ppm Displays the difference subtracted from the reference frequency in ppm.

Step 3. Press -

for the frequency format.)

Step 4. Enter the sensitivity aperture value in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of

the screen. The unit is %.

Frequency Format.

by the DC control voltage.

cent.

Sensitivity Aperture. (This setting will be used when “Hz/V” is selected

Step 5. Press -

Frequency Reference. (This setting will be used when either “ΔHz”, “%”,

“ppm” is selected for the frequency format.)

Step 6. Enter the frequency reference value in the data entry field that appears in the upper part of

the screen. The unit is Hz.

Setting Scale of Measurement Trace (manual setting)

Follow the steps below to set the scale of the measurement trace manually.

Step 1. Press -

Divisions.

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1. Precautions

Software Installed

Before contacting us

2 Overview of Functions

Front Panel: Names and Functions of Parts

1. Standby Switch

2. LCD Screen

3. WINDOW/TRACE Block

4. MEASUREMENT Block

5. CONTROL Block

6. Floppy Disk Drive

7. NAVIGATION Block

8. ENTRY Block

9. INSTR STATE Block

10. MKR/ANALYSIS Block

11. DUT Interface

12. OPTIONAL RF Ports

LCD Screen: Names and Functions of Parts

1. Data Entry Bar

2. Softkey Menu Bar

3. Instrument Status Bar

4. Measurement Window

Rear Panel: Names and Functions of Parts

1. 24-bit I/O Port

2. LAN Port

3. External Monitor Output Terminal (Video)

4. GPIB Connector

5. External Trigger Input Connector (Ext Trig)

6. Fan

7. Line Switch (Always ON)

8. Power Cable Receptacle (to LINE)

9. High Stability Frequency Reference Output Connector (Ref Oven)

10. External Reference Signal Input Connector (Ref In)

11. Internal Reference Signal Output Connector (Ref Out)

12. Serial Number Plate

13. Certificate of Authenticity Label

14. Rear USB port

15. Reserved Port (Reserved)

16. Printer Parallel Port

17. Mini-DIN Keyboard Port

18. Mini-DIN Mouse Port

19. USB (USBTMC) Interface Port

3. Installation

Checking the Shipment

Environmental Requirements

Operating environment

Ventilation requirements

Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Installing Front Handles/Rack Mounting Flanges

How to install the handle kit (Option 1CN)

How to install the rack-mount kit (Option 1CM)

How to install the rack-mount and handle kit (Option 1CP)

Connecting the Accessories

Connecting the mouse and keyboard

Connecting a LAN cable

Connecting a printer

Power Supply and Blown Fuses

Verification of the power supply

Verification and connection of power cable

Blown fuses

Starting the E5052A

Turning the Power ON and OFF

Disconnection from supply source

Initial Registration of E5052A

Setting the Internal Clock

Setting the Date/Time

Turning the Date/Time display ON and OFF

Daily Maintenance

Cleaning method

Maintaining connectors/ports on test port (DUT interface)

Self-test When Turning on the Power

Considerations When Shipping to a Service Center Due to Breakdown or Other Problems

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