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1
Regulatory
Safety Considerations
GENERAL
This
markings and instructions before operation.
This
"Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus," and
safe condition.
must
condition.
SAFETY EARTH GROUND
A
uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the main power source to the
product input wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord set.
Information
product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety
product
be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe
(Updated
has
been designed and tested in accordance with
This
March
1999)
instruction documentation contains information and warnings which
IEC
Publication
has
1010,
been supplied
in
a
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Indicates instrument damage can occur if indicated operating limits are exceeded.
CAUTION note denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operation
procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in damage to or destruction
not proceed beyond an CAUTION note until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
or
the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
Do
until the indicated conditions are
calls
attention to a procedure,
not proceed beyond a WARNING
fully
understood and met.
of
part or
all
of the product.
Do
2
Chapter
1
Safety Considerations for this Instrument
~
WARNING
This product is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with
protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The
mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a
protective earth contact. Any interruption
conductor inside
or
outside
product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Regulatory Information (Updated March
of
the protective
of
the product is likely to make the
1999)
a
Whenever
it
is likely that the protection has been impaired, the
instrument must be made inoperative and be secured against any
unintended operation.
If
this instrument is to be energized via an auto transformer
(for
voltage reduction), make sure the common terminal is connected to
the earth terminal
If
this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by
of
the power source.
the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a
normal condition (in which all means
No
operator serviceable parts in this product. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
To
prevent electrical shock, do not remove
for
protection are intact) only.
covers.
Servicing instructions are
for
use by qualified personnel only.
To
avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are
qualified to do
The opening
dangerous voltages. Disconnect the product from
while
it
is
The power cord is connected
live for
5
seconds after disconnecting the plug from its power supply.
so.
of
covers
being opened.
or
removal
of
parts is likely
to
internal capacitors that my remain
to
expose
all
voltage sources
Chapter
For
Continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuse(s)
only with
example, normal blow
250
V
fuse(s)
or
the same current rating and type (for
or
time delay).
Do
not use repaired fuses
short circuited fuseholders.
Always use the three-prong ac power cord supplied with this
product. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using
this cord may cause product damage.
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Pollution Degree
INDOOR
USE
2
per
ONLY.
for
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use in Installation Category
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and
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664
respectively. FOR
This product has autoranging line voltage input, be sure the supply
voltage
1
is
within the specified range.
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or
and
3
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prevent electrical shock, disconnect instrument from mains (line)
before cleaning. Use
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The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the
maximum operating temperature
watts dissipated in the cabinet.
cabinet is greater than
used.
1999)
a
dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water
Do
not attempt to clean internally.
of
the product by
If
the total power dissipated in the
800
watts, then forced convection must be
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C
for
every
100
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Chapter
1
Model 8904A Contents
CONTENTS
Section
Introduction to This Section
Reference Designations and Abbreviations Used in This Manual
Replaceable
Firmware Updates (A2U12 and A2U13)
Hardware Modifications
Modification for Possible Ground Wire Shock Hazard
Modification for Output Overvoltage Protection Improvement
Modification for Potential Power Supply Short
8
.
Service
.............................................
....................................
............................
...............................
........................
......................
.......................
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.2
6.2
7.1
7.1
7.1
7.8
7.8
7.9
7-13
7-14
Introduction to This Section
How the Section is Organized
Safety Considerations
Before Applying Power
Safety
Service Tools, Helps, and Information
Printed Circuit Board Extractor
Assembly, Parts. and Cable Locations
Other Service Documents
Recommended
Schematic Symbology and Schematic Diagram Notes
Principles of Operation
This section contains information for ordering parts. Table 6- 1 lists reference designations, and
Table 6-2 lists abbreviations that are used in the Replaceable
parts in the instrument. Table 6-4 contains the names and addresses that correspond
manufacturer’s code numbers listed in Table 6-3.
in identifying and ordering chassis mounted parts and mechanical parts.
6-2.
REFERENCE DESIGNATIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Table 6-1 lists the reference designation letters
designations found in Table 6-1 are coupled with numeric designations to provide a unique reference
designation for each part in the instrument.
particular resistor
Table 6-2 lists abbreviations used in the parts list and on schematics.
6-3.
REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST
R1
on assembly A3. Designators with no letter are mechanical parts.
For
6
Parts
List. Table 6-3 lists all replaceable
Also
included in this section are drawings to aid
USED
for
electrical
example A3R1
IN
THIS
parts
in the instrument. The letter
is
the reference designation
MANUAL
to
the
of
a
Table 6-3 is a list
a. Electrical assemblies and their components with reference designations in alphanumeric order.
b. Chassis-mounted parts with reference designations in alphanumeric order.
c. Mechanical parts with reference designations
Ordering
Parts.
Instrument Serial Numbers.
Attached to the rear
are the instrument serial-number prefix. The last five digits (serial-number suffix) are unique to each
instrument. When parts in the instrument are changed, the serial-number prefix of the instrument may
also change. This means that sometimes a part will be listed more than once in the the replaceable
parts list along with a serial-number prefix
prefix on the serial plate of your instrument and order the part listed under the corresponding prefix
in the table. If no serial prefix information is listed, the part is compatible in instruments of all serial
numbers.
of
replaceable parts and is organized as follows:
in
numeric order.
of
the instrument is a serial-number plate. The first four digits and the letter
or
range of serial-number prefixes. Find the serial-number
NOTE
It is possible that some assemblies
or
(through service
serial-number prefixes later than that shown on
number tag. Be sure to note the printed circuit board number
being repaired
retrofitting) to reflect changes made to instruments with
or
replaced when ordering parts
in
your instrument have been updated
your
instrument serial-
for
your
instrument.
of
the
assembly
6-
1
Replaceable
Parts
How
to
Order
Model
8904A
To order a part in the Replaceable
Have the following information ready
1.
The Hewlett-Packard
timely processing of your order.)
2.
The quantity required.
3.
An
approved purchase order number. (Sometimes required.)
Within the
Mater& Organization, RoseviUe, California.
for
information
part
USA,
Parts
List,
call
to
speed the ordering process:
number with the check
it
is
better to order directly
and
form
for
the uDirect Order Systems.
or write the nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales Office.
digit.
NOTE
Replaceable Parts List Updating (Manual Updates)
A
“MANUAL
current information available
addition pages which should be incorporated into the
Hewlett-Packard offers a Documentation Update Service
as
they become available.
recommend that
information, refer
Technical Writing Department
UPDATES‘ packet
If
you operate or service instruments
you
join this service immediately
to
the Documentation Update Service reply card included
is
at
the time of shipment. These packets consist of replacement and
(509) 922-4001,
shipped with the manual, when necessary,
manual
that
to
ensure that you
(The check
from
Ask
your
to
bring
will
provide you with further updates
of
different
manual
digit
the
HP
nearest
it
up
to
serial
will
ensure accurate and
Support
HP
office
to
provide the most
date.
prefixes, we strongly
is
kept current. For more
in
this
manual,
or calk
or
write:
Hewlett-Packard
Technical Writing Department
24001
Spokane, WA
6-4.
MECHANICAL AND CHASSIS PART LOCATIONS AND REFERENCE DESIGNATIONS
Most mechanical parts are identified in Figures
this section. To find the part number and description of
drawings, and then look up the item number in Table
Miscellaneous
E.
Mission
Parts
Company
-
TAF
C-34
99220
toward the end of Table
6-1
6-3).
to
6-6.
These
a
mechanical part,
6-3
(mechanical
figures
are located
find
part
numbers are listed under
the part
at
the end of
in
one of the
6-2
rev.15FEB88
Model
8904A
Replaceable
Parts
A
AT
........
.
.....
attenuator; isolator;
.............
B
..
................
BT
.
..............
c
..
...............
CP
.
CR
.
...........
thyristor: varactor
......
DC
.
DL
.
,
..............
...........
DS
.
signaling device
(audible or visual);
lamp; LED
ac
........
ACCESS
ADJ
AID
AL
ALC
APC
ASSY
AUX
avg
AWG American wire
BAL
BCD
BD
BECU
BFO
BKDN
BP
BPF
BRS
BWO
CAL
ccw
CER
CHAN
cm
..............
CMO
COAX
alternating current
.........
............
........
..............
.........
control
amplitude modulation
...........
.......
control
............
..............
. .....
...............
..........
decimal
.................
......
.........
..........
..............
.........
................
.......
oscillator
..............
.......
counter-clockwise
..............
.............
.....
cabinet mount only
..............
assembly
termination
fan: motor
battery
capacitor
coupler
diode; diode
directional coupler
delay line
annunciator:
accessory
adjustment
analog-to-digital
aluminum
automatic level
amplifier
automatic phase
assembly
auxiliary
average
balance
binary coded
beryllium copper
backware-wave
board
beat frequency
breakdown
bandpass
bandpass filter
brass
calibrate
ceramic
channel
centimeter
coaxial
nable
REFERENCE DESIGNATIONS
E
............
F
....................
FL
...................
................
H
...............
HY
J
........
K
...................
L
.............
..................
M
..........
MP
miscellaneous
electrical part
electrical connector
(stationary portion);
jack
miscellaneous
mechanical part
Table
COEF
...........
COM
.............
COMP
.........
COMPL
...........
CONN
...........
CP
..........
CRT
.......
CTL
.........
CW
........
..............
cw
..............
cm
........
D/A
dB
.................
dBm
........
dc
............
deg
.....
...'
...........
OC
..........
........
OF
OK
...........
DEPC
DET
..............
diam
..............
.......
DIA
DlFF
AMPL
div
................
..........
DPDT
DR
..................
DSB
.......
........
DTL
DVM
.......
........
ECL
EMF
.....
cadmium plate
cathode-ray tube
complementary
transistor logic
continuous wave
digital-to-analog
decibel referred
to 1 mW
direct current
degree (temperature
interval or difference)
degree (plane
angle)
degree Celsius
(centigrade)
degree Fahrenheit
.....
degree Kelvin
deposited carbon
diameter (used in
parts list)
......
amplifier
double-throw
double sideband
diode transistor
logic
digital voltmeter
emitter coupled
logic
electromotive force
6-1.
Reference Designations
P
.......
fuse
filter
hardware
circulator
relay
coil; inductor
meter
6-2.
Q
..........
R
.................
RT
S
..................
..............
T
TB
TC
TP
...............
Abbreviations
ABBREVIATIONS
coefficient
common
composition
complete
connector
clockwise
centimeter
decibel
detector
diameter
differential
division
double-pole,
drive
EDP
ELECT
ENCAP
EXT
F
...................
FET
FM
FP
FREQ
FXD
g
...................
.............
GE
GHz
GL
..................
GRD
....
H
....
h
HET
HEX
HD
IiF
..........
HG
...................
HI
.........
HP
HPF
HR
HV
..................
Hz
IC
.........
..........
ID
IF
.............
IMPG
............
in
INCL
INP..
INS
electrical connector
(movable portion);
Plug
transistor; SCR;
triode thyristor; FET
..............
..........
...........
(1
.........
processing
..........
........
...............
....
field-effect transistor
....
frequency modulation
.............
............
.................
............
............
._ . .
.............
..................
...............
.........
...........
............
..............
Hewlett-Packard
parts list)
integrated circuit
frequency
..........
.............
................
resistor
thermistor
switch
transformer
terminal board
thermocouple
test point
of
2)
electronic data
electrolytic
encapsulated
external
.......
flip-flop
front panel
frequency
gram
germanium
.gigahertz
glass
ground(ed)
......
henry
.......
heterodyne
hexagonal
head
high frequency
mercury
high pass filter
hour (used in
high voltage
Hertz
inside diameter
intermediate
impregnated
incandescent
include(s)
input
insulation
farad
fixed
hour
high
U
.........
V
.............
VR
........
.......
W
X
..................
Y
........
2
........
INT
................
................
kg
k
..................
.................
kV
..................
Ib
.............
LC
LED
LH
...............
LIM
.......
LIN
LK WASH
LO
......
LOG
log
'
LPF
LV
.
m
..........
.............
mA
MAX
M
................
MEG
MET FLM
MET
OX
......
MF
...............
mg
mH
..............
mho
...........
min
..........
MlNAT
..............
mm
integrated circuit;
microcircuit
voltage regulator;
breakdown
cable: transmission
path; wire
crystal unit (piezo-
electric or quartz)
tuned cavity; tuned
circuit
capacitance
.....
light-emitting diode
..................
linear taper (used
in parts list)
......
low;
.......
local
logarithmic taper
(used in parts list)
...
.
low pass filter
...
meter (distance)
.............
.......
meg
in parts list)
........
......
metallic oxide
medium frequency;
microfarad (used
manufacturer
.................
minute (plane angle)
...........
electron tube
diode
socket
internal
kilogram
kilohm
kilovolt
pound
inductance-
left
hand
limit
lock washer
oscillator
lcgarithm(ic)
low voltage
milliampere
maximum
megohm
(lo6)
(used
metal film
in
milligram
millihenry
mho
minute (time)
miniature
millimeter
All abbreviations
NOTE
in
the parts list will
b%
in upper-case.
6-3
Replaceable
MOM
mV
mVac
mVpp
mVrms
mW
MUX
MY
&
pF
pH
pV
pVac
pVdc
@Vpk
pVp-p
pvrms
pW
N/O
NOM
NORM
NPN negative-positive-
NPO
NRFR
NSR
ns
nW
OBD
Parts
MOD
....
...........
device)
................
...........
.......
to-peak
.........
...............
.............
.................
............
..............
.............
...............
..........
..........
........
..............
..........
..............
.......
.........
.............
.....
....
microvolt. peak
.......
microvolt, peak-
to-peak
........
.............
negative-positive
zero (zero temperature coefficient)
.....
not recommended
for field replacement
replaceable
order by description
modulator
momentary
millivolt
millivolt, ac
millivolt, peak-
millivolt, rms
milliwan
multiplex
mylar
microampere
microfarad
microhenry
microvolt
microvolt, ac
microvolt, dc
microvolt, rms
microwatt
normally open
nominal
normal
not separately
nanosecond
...
nanowatt
Table
6-2.
OD
........
OH
..............
OP AMPL
OX..
outside diameter
.......
amplifier
operational
.........
.......
................
......
peak
(used
........
PAM
...........
PC
PCM
PDM
.........
pF ...............
PH
BRZ
PHL
...............
PIN
........
PLO
....
PM
.......
PNP
P/O
................
POLY
PORC
. , . , .
POS
POSN
p-p
...........
PPM
PREAMPL
PRF
........
PRR
ps
.............
..................
PT
PTM
PWM
pulse-amplitude
modulation
....
......
..........
............
.............
.........
....
printed circuit
pulse-code modulation; pulse-count
modulation
pulse-duration
modulation
....
phosphor bronze
positive-intrinsic-
negative
phase lock oscillator
phase modulation
positive-negative-
positive
polystyrene
positive: position(s)
(used in parts list)
peak-to-peak
in parts list)
pulse-position
modulation
......
preamplifier
pulse-repetition
frequency
pulse repetition rate
picosecond
............
modulation
...........
modulation
pulse-width
Abbreviations
oval head
option
oscillator
oxide
ounce
in parts
picofarad
Phillips
ltage
peak
lock
part of
porcelain
position
point
pulse-time
(2
of
2)
RECT
..............
REG
.............
..........
REPL
RH
RLC
RMO
rms
RND
ROM
R&P
RWV
S
S
...
S-B
SCR
SE
SECT
SI
SIL..
SL
SNR
SPDT
SPG
SR
SPST single-pole,
SS ...........
SSB
STL
SWR
SYNC
T
TA tantalum
TC
interference
...
round head; right hand
.............
inductancecapacitance
.......
.......
root-mean-square
................
.....
read-only memory
.........
.......
voltage
........
(used
.......
silicon controlled
rectifier; screw
...............
.............
..................
................
...................
....
signal-to-noise ratio
..........
double-throw
................
...............
........
.........
....
standing-wave ratio
..........
.....
timed (slow-blow fuse)
............
compensating
rectifier
....
reference
regulated
replaceable
resistance-
rack mount only
round
rack and panel
reverse working
ng parameter
second (time)
(plane angle)
slow-blow (fuse)
in
parts list)
selenium
sections
silicon
silver
slide
single-pole,
spring
splitring
W
Service Sheet
single sideband
synchronize
temperature
Model
TD
..............
.............
TERM
TFT
......
................
TGL toggle
THD
................
THRU
.............
.................
TI
TOL
.............
TTL
.....
transistor-transistor
N
TVI
TWT
U
UF
UHF
UNDEF
UNFEG
v
VA
Vac
VAR
VCO
Vdc
VDCW
VHF
Vrms
VSWR
VTO
VTVM
V(X)
w..
wl
WIV
WW
W/O
logic
...............
....
television interference
.....
traveling wave tube
........
in
parts list)
......
microfarad (used in
parts list)
.....
ultrahigh frequency
..........
........
.....................
.............
...............
...............
......
oscillator
...............
.....
(used
oscillator
.....
very-high frequency
............
......
wave ratio
...........
oscillator
.........
voltmeter
.........
..................
...................
........
voltage
............
...............
YIG
......
Z,
...........
impedance
time delay
thin-film transistor
micro (used
voltage-controlled
volts, dc, working
yttrium-iron-garnet
terminal
thread
through
titanium
tolerance
television
undefined
unregulated
volt
voltampere
volts, ac
variable
volts, dc
in
parts list)
volts, rms
voltage standing
voltage-tune
vacuum-tube
volts, switched
working inverse
characteristic
wan
with
wirewound
without
8904A
6-4
NOTE
All abbreviations in the parts list will
MULTIPLIERS
Abbreviation
T
G
M
k
da
d
C
m
P
n
P
f
a
Prefix
tera
gigs
mega
kilo
deka
deci
centi
milli
micro
nano
pic0
femto
ano
CAPACITOR-FXD 150PF +-5% POOVDC CER
NOT ASSIGNED
CAPACITOR-FXD 6.8UF+-1Oo/o 35VDC TA
CAPACITOR-FXD 6.8UF+-1O0/- 35VDC TA
CAPACITOR-FXD 6.8UF+-llW 35VDC TA
NOT SEPARATELY REPLACEABLE
NOT SEPARATELY REPLACEABLE
NOT ASSIGNED
LINE SWITCH BRACKET
NOT ASSIGNED
WASHER-FL
WASHER-FL MTLC
WASHER-FL
NOT ASSIGNED
NOT ASSIGNED
LABEL
SCREW
(ADDED
SCREW
(ADDED
SCREW-MACHINE ASSEMBLY M3.5
(ADDED
SCREW-MACHINE ASSEMBLY
(ADDED
SCREW-MACHINE ASSEMBLY M3.5
(ADDED
SCREW-MACHINE ASSEMBLY M3.5
(ADDED
CABLE TIE .OED .WW
(ADDED
CABLE TIE
(ADDED FOR OPTION 005)
CABLE TIE .062D .WW
(ADDED FOR OPTION 005)
CABLE TIE
(ADDED FOR OPTION 005)
CABLE TIE
(ADDED FOR OPTION
LABEL FOR OPTION 005
NOT ASSIGNED
NOT SEPARATELY REPLACEABLE
CABLE TIE
(ADDED
BOARD
FOR
OPTION
3.0
6
FOR
3.0
6
FOR
FOR
FOR
FOR
FOR
FOR
.062D .WW
.062D
.062D
.062D .WW
FOR
PULLER
MTLC
MTLC
SEM
OPTION
SEM PNTX
OPTION
OPTION
OPTION
OPTION
OPTION
OPTION 005)
OPTION
6-3.
Replaceable
Description
X
0.45 4MMLG
X
0.45
X
0.6 8MM-LG
3.OMM
3.OMM
3.OMM
006
PNTX
006)
006)
006)
006)
006)
006)
.09W
.WW
005)
006)
4MMLG
3.3MM-ID
3.3MM-ID
3.3MM-ID
M3.5
X
X
X
X
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
Parts
Mfrm
Code
28480
28480
28480 05150954
28480
00000
00000
00000
28480
00000
00000
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
Mfr. Part Number
08904-00022
05150954
05151234
ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
089Od80015
ORDER
ORDER BY DESCRIPTION
051
5-1
8M)
051
51
860
05151860
51
860
051
1400.0249
1400.0249
1400-0249
1400.0249
1400.0249
08900-80017
1400.0249
08904-00012
BY DESCRIPTION
tRefer
6-22.2
to
Section 7 for update information.
*Factory Selected Component (Refer to Section
5)
A
Errata part change.
reu.OlNOV89
I'ZZ-9
68AON
1O'naJ
Replaceable Parts
Model
8904A
6-22.4
Figure
6-1.
Main
Deck
Assembly
-
Top,
(2923A and
L
.'
above)
rev.
01
NOV89
Model
8904A
Replaceable
Parts
rev.30NOV89
Figure
6-1.
Main
Deck
Assembly
-
Top,
Option
005
(2948A
and
above)
6-23
Replaceable Parts
Model
8904A
6-24
Figure
6-2.
Main
Deck
Assembly
-
Bottom
reu.3ONOV89
Model
8904A
Replaceable
Parts
rev.30NOV89
Figure
6-2.
Main
Deck Assembly
-
Bottom,
Option
006
(2948A
and above)
6-24.1
Replaceable
Parts
Model
8904A
/;
W
0
W
W
wl
6-24.2
Figure
6-3.
Front
Panel
Assembly,
(2712A
to
291
7A),
See Section
7
for
Front
Panel
Retrofit Kit.
reu.30NOV89
Model
8904A
Replaceable
Parts
reu.30NOV89
Figure
6-3.
Front Panel Assembly,
(2923A
and above)
6-24.3
Model
8904A
Replaceable
Parts
reu.30NOV89
Figure
6-3.
Rent
Panel
Assembly,
Option
006
(2948A
and
above)
6-25
Replaceable
Parts
Model
8904A
6-26
Figure
6-4.
Rear
Panel
Assembly
rev.
30NO
V89
Model
8904A
Replaceable Parts
rev.
30N0
V89
Figure
6-4.
Rear Panel
Assembly,
Option
005
(2948A
and above)
6-26.1
Model
8904A
Replaceable Parts
rev.ZSSEP88
Figure
6-5.
Covers,
Labels,
and
ROMs
6-27
Replaceable
Parts
Model
8904A
6-28
Figure
6-6.
Output
Cables
(1
of
2)
reu.30NOV89
Model
8904A
Replaceable Parts
Q
rev.
30N0
V89
Figure
6-6.
Output Cables, Option
005
(29484
and above)
(2
of
2)
6-29
H
P
8 9 0
4
A
Table
of
Contents
TABLE
OF
Section
Instrument Changes
Introduction to This Section
Option Conversions
Instrument Modifications
Front-To-Rear-Panel Output Conversion
Description
Parts Required
Tools Required
Modification Procedure
Operation Verification
Rear-To-Front-Panel Output Conversion
Description
Parts Required
Tools Required
Modification Procedure
Operation Verification
Firmware Updates (A2U12 and A2U13)
Modification For Possible Ground Wire Shock Hazard
Modification
Modification For Potential Power Supply Short
Cabinet
Modification
This section contains instrument modification recommendations and procedures that could improve
the performance and reliability of your instrument. Refer to
section
number coverage.
7-2.
OPTION CONVERSIONS
It
HP
1
of the HP
is
sometimes desirable to add
8904A
Multifunction Synthesizer this can be done as indicated in the following table.
Number
001
002
003
004
Delete
005
006
004
Section
7
INSTRUMENT CHANGES
THIS
SECTION
8904A
Operation and Calibration Manual
or
delete options in the instrument after the initial purchase. In the
I
2942A
and below
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes, except in combination with Option
Yes, except in combination with Option
Yes, except in combination with Option
Instruments Covered
for important information about serial
294814
and above
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
by
005
This
or
004
004
Manual
006
in
To
capability), order HP
To
Hewlett-Packard Sales office.
To
Hewlett-Packard Sales office.
To retrofit Option
titled
005
To
section titled
To
Hewlett-Packard Sales office. Only instruments with serial prefix
with this option.
rear-panel connectors will need to be moved to the front panel.
rev.15DEC89
retrofit Option
retrofit Option
retrofit Option
001
(three internal channels, channel A modulation, summation, and sequence
11816A
002
003
(fast hop and digital modulation capability), order
004
(front-panel connectors moved to rear panel), follow the instructions in section
from your local Hewlett-Packard Sales office.
(second internal synthesizer and output), order
Front-to-Rear-Panel Output Conversion.
(multi-instrument phase synchronization)
delete Option
004
(rear-panel connectors moved to front panel), follow the instructions in the
Rear-to-Ront-Panel Output Conversion.
retrofit Option
005
(multi-instrument phase synchronization), order
If
the instrument has Option
HP
11817A
HP
11818A
This option cannot be added in combination with Option
or
006
(balance output).
HP
11827A
004
(front-panel connectors
2948A
and above can be retrofit
moved
from your local
from your local
from your local
to
rear panel), the
7-
1
Instrument Changes Model
To
retrofit Option
office. Only instruments with serial prefix
006
(balance output), order HP
2948A
11837A
from your local Hewlett-Packard Sales
and above can be retrofit with this option. The
added balanced output will replace one of the outputs already in the instrument if it has Option
(second internal synthesizer and output).
moved to rear panel), the rear-panel connectors will need
7-3.
INSTRUMENT MODIFICATIONS
If
the instrument has Option
to
be moved to the front panel.
004
(front-panel connectors
8904A
002
Instrument modifications include firmware updates and hardware modifications.
firmware updates refer to the following table and to the section titled
Serial Prefix
~
2732A
and
below
2737A
to
2942A
2948A
and above
'Two revisions
the newer revision has part number
of
firmware share the same revision code: 22987A. The older revision has part number HP 08904-87007 for
Revision Code
~
~~
20987A
and
22987A
22987A
27887A
HP 08904-87010.
For
information on
Firmware Updates.
~~
The first
though useable. It is recommended that all instruments be upgraded to
Revision
Problems noted in the previous firmware revision were fixed. However, the
following problem has been noted: When used with HP-IB controllers which
process HP-IB commands very fast, the instrument may hang up the HP-IB
when the instrument is a talker. This problem can
to Revision
Problems noted in the previous firmware revisions were fixed. Programs for
operating Options
to Option
of
retrofitted into older instruments.
two
editions of firmware had several problems and were incomplete,
22987A
with HP
22987A
with HP
005
001:
Hop
RAM
the controller was made which does not permit this added firmware to be
Firmware History
08904-8701
08904-8701
and
006
were added. Two enhancements were added
sequencing and
0
as
A2U12*.
0
as
FM
be
corrected by upgrading
A2U12'.
stereo. A physical re-design
ROM
A2U12;
7-2
For
titled
Serial Prefix
2737A
and below
2747A
and below
281 7A
and below
291 7A
and below
information on recommended hardware modifications refer to the following table and to the section
Hardware Modifications.
Nature of Modification
Modification for possible ground wire shock hazard.
Modification for output overvoltage protection improvement.
Modification for potential power supply short.
Modification for front panel assembly.
rev.
15DEC89
Model 8904A Instrument Changes
7-4.
FRONT-TO-REAR-PANEL OUTPUT CONVERSION
Description
This procedure describes how to convert an instrument with front-panel output connectors (that is, a
standard instrument) to one with rear-panel connectors (that is, Option
to instruments with one pair of outputs
or
two
(that is, Option
002).
004).
The procedure applies
The modifications requires partial disassembly of the instrument (removing covers and routing of
No
cables).
soldering
modification,
two
is
required. Modification should be done in a static protected environment. After
performance tests must be run.
Parts Required
The following parts are required and may be ordered by contacting the nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales
Office.
Table
Standard
Option 002
Standard
Option
Option
002
7-1.
Parts
I
Quantity
for
HP
8904A
Plastic
Plastic Hole-Plug
Lock Washer
Lock Washer
Cable
Label
Tools Required
The following tools are needed to modify the instrument:
Lay the instrument on its top and unscrew the Pozidriv screw in the middle of the rear edge of
the bottom cover. This
frame. Slide the cover back about 6.5 mm
1.
Remove the nuts from the present front-panel outputs with the 9/16 inch nut driver. Do not
press against the front panel with the tool
2.
Remove the cable tie around the loop of slack coaxial cable in the instrument by cutting it with
off
and unplug the power cord.
is
a captive screw and will cause the bottom cover to push away from the
(0.25
inch) and lift
or
scoring of the panel may occur.
it
off.
the diagonal cutters being careful not to score the soft insulation on the cables.
3.
Remove the necessary plastic hole-plugs in the rear panel by approaching them from inside the
chassis with the needle-nose pliers and squeezing-in the small holding tangs on opposite sides
of the plug. Grasp the front of the plug with your fingers
or
attempt to pry the plug out from the panel
the panel surface may get scarred.
to
pull
it
away from the panel.
Do
Front-to-Rear-Panel Output Conversion
not
7-3
Instrument Changes Model 8904A
Cable
Routing
1.
Refer to figures 7-1, 7-2 and 7-3. Remove the BNC connector ends from the front panel one at
a time and insert them into the corresponding openings in the rear panel.
2.
After all of the connectors have been transferred to the rear panel, secure the cables to the side
rail as shown in figure 7-3 using the new cable ties.
3.
Install one new lock washer and one new nut on each connector.
4. Tighten the nuts on the BNC connectors hand tight using the nut driver. (The holes in the panel
are
D
shaped and therefore prevent the connector from turning without having to tighten the
nuts excessively.)
5. Verify that the
Option
Final Steps
1.
Insert the new plastic hole-plugs into the front-panel output openings by carefully working the
plugs into the holes with your fingers. The plugs
them started in the holes.
2.
Replace the bottom cover by reversing the removal procedure.
3.
Type or write the date and option number on the new blank label in the following form:
002,
the A10 Output Assembly are tight.
day/month/year
(Do
panel.
not place the label over the existing serial number tag.)
Operation Verification
1.
Connect the power cord and turn the instrument on.
2.
The instrument should beep immediately upon power up and then again about 4.5 seconds later.
The display should read
3.
Key in the following keys. (This will set up
ground the
LOW
SMC
connections on the
:
Opt
.
*
I
fl
Channel Confie.
connector.)
A3
Output Assembly and,
fit
tightly and will require some pressure to get
004.
Peel
off
the protective backing and stick the label
HP
8904A Main Selection Level
5
V
dc on the
if
the instrument has
*I
OUTPUTS 1 HIGH
on
the rear
connector and
fl
(Channel Conf
NEXT
SHIFT FLOAT
WAVE FORM
AMPTD
4.
Connect a DC voltmeter, set to measure a
The voltmeter should read approximately
5. If the instrument is equipped with a second output, Option 002, key in
NEXT
SHIFT FLOAT
WAVE FORM
AMPTD
6.
Connect the DC voltmeter to the
approximately 5 V dc.
7.
Perform the
the HP 8904A
7-4 Front-to-Rear-Panel Output Conversion
AC and
=
5
V
2
5=1
5
V
DC
Operation and Calibration Manual.)
ig.
1
OFF
OFF
Amplitude Accuracy
)
5
V
5
V
dc.
OUTPUTS 2 HIGH
Test
dc signal, to the
connector. The voltmeter should read
and the
AC Amplitude Flatness Test.
OUTPUTS 1 HIGH
rev. 15DEC89
connector.
(Refer
+,.
Model
7-5.
8904A
REAR-TO-FRONT-PANEL OUTPUT CONVERSION
Description
This procedure describes how to convert an instrument with rear-panel output connectors (that is,
Option
to instruments with one pair of outputs
004)
to one with front-panel connectors (that
or
two
is,
a standard instrument). The procedure applies
(that is, Option
Instrument Changes
002).
The modifications requires partial disassembly
cables). No soldering
modification,
two
is
required. Modification should be done in a static protected environment. After
performance tests must be run.
Parts Required
The following parts are required and may
Oflice.
Option Quantity
Option Quantity
Tools
Required
Standard
Standard
Option
002
Option
002
2
2
4
4
3
3
The following tools are needed to modify the instrument:
ordered by contacting the nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Cable
Cable
bf
the instrument (removing covers and routing of
Description HP Part Number
Description HP Part Number
Hole-Plug
Hole-Plug
Hole-Plug
Hole-Plug
Tie
Tie
6960-01 32
6960-01 32
6960-01 32
6960-01 32
1400-0249
1400-0249
Modification Procedure
Removing Bottom Cover
1.
Turn the instrument
2.
Lay the instrument on
the bottom cover. This
frame. Slide the cover back about
Preparing
1.
2.
3.
rev.15DEC89
the
Remove the nuts from the present rear-panel outputs with the
against the rear panel with the tool
Remove the cable ties that secure the coaxial output cables to the sideframe by cutting them
with diagonal cutters being careful not to score the soft insulation on the cables.
Remove the necessary plastic hole-plugs in the front panel by approaching them from inside the
chassis with the needle-nose pliers and squeezing-in the small holding tangs on opposite sides
of the plug. Grasp the front
attempt to pry the plug out from the panel
Chassis
off
and unplug the power cord.
its
top and unscrew the Pozidriv screw in the middle of the rear edge of
is
a captive screw and will cause the bottom cover to push away from the
6.5
mm
(0.25
inch) and lift
or
scoring of the panel may occur.
of
the plug with your fingers to pull it away from the panel.
or
the panel surface may get scarred.
it
off.
9/16
inch nut driver.
Do
Rear-to-F'ront-Panel Output Conversion
not press
Do
not
7-5
Instrument Changes Model 8904A
Cable Routing
1.
Refer to figures
a
time and insert them into the corresponding openings in the front panel.
2.
After all of the connectors have been transferred to the front panel, loop the cables and secure
them to the front of the deck using the new cable ties as shown in figure
3.
Install one nut on each connector.
7-1, 7-2
and
7-3.
Remove the BNC connector ends from the rear panel one at
7-3.
4. Tighten the nuts on the BNC connectors hand tight using the nut driver. (The holes in the panel
are D shaped and therefore prevent the connector from turning without having to tighten the
nuts excessively.)
5.
Verify that the SMC connections on the
Option
Final Steps
1.
Insert the new plastic hole-plugs into the rear-panel output openings by carefully working the
002,
the
A10
Output Assembly are tight.
plugs into the holes with your fingers. The plugs
A3
Output Assembly and, if the instrument has
fit
tightly and will require some pressure to get
them started in the holes.
2.
Replace the bottom cover by reversing the removal procedure.
3.
Remove the Option
004
label from the rear panel.
Operation Verification
1.
Connect the power cord and turn the instrument on.
2.
The instrument should beep immediately upon power up and then again about
The display should read
~~
*
HP
8904A
fl
Channel Config.
3.
Key in the following keys. (This will set up
ground the
LOW
fl
(Channel
connector.)
Config.
Main
Selection Level
5
V
dc on the
*
OUTPUTS
NEXT
SHIFT FLOAT 1 OFF
5
5
V
V
r
2
=
OFF
5
V
dc signal, to the
5
V
dc.
002,
OUTPUTS
key in
WAVE FORM
AMPTD
4.
Connect a DC voltmeter, set to measure a
The voltmeter should read approximately
5.
If the instrument is equipped with a second output, Option
NEXT
SHIFT FLOAT
WAVE FORM
AMPTD
1
4.5
HIGH
connector and
1
HIGH
seconds later.
connector.
7-6
6. Connect the DC voltmeter to the
approximately
7.
Perform the
the
HP
8904A
5
V
dc.
AC and DC Amplitude Accuracy Test
Operation and Calibration Manual.)
Rear-to-Front-Panel Output Conversion
OUTPUTS
2
HIGH
and the
connector. The voltmeter should read
AC Amplitude Flatness Test.
(Refer to
reu.15DEC89
Model
8904A
Instrument
Changes
Figure
7-1.
Ront Panel Output Hardware
\
h
rev.lSDEC89
Figure
7-2.
Rear Panel Output Hardware
7-7
Instrument Changes
Model
8904A
w5
Figure
7
-8
7-3.
Output
Cable
Routing
(ALL
Options)
rev.
15DEC89
Model
89048
Instrument Changes
7-6.
FIRMWARE
The -ware
corrected by altering the Controller’s program. Firmware
may
only
Replacing the
Use the following procedure
UPDATES (A2U12 AND A2U13)
is
changed whenever anomalies are found
be
changes
in
the
program, or which may
ROMs
to
install
The
ROMs
tions
(MU12 and MU131 are static sensitive devices. Takeprecau-
against electrostatic discharge
new
ROMs:
nents.
NOTE
In instruments with serial prefix 2942A and below, the finware is stored
in two
and above, the firmware
a different
1.
Unplug the power
ROMs
(MU12 andA2U13). In instruments with serialprefix2948A
is
stored only in
function)
cord.
also
@SD)
one
in
the
instrum
is
also
changed
result
from
before handling these compo-
ROM
(MU12).
ent’s
operation which can
to
add new features, which
instrument hardware changes.
(MU13 serves
be
2. Remove the top cover.
the top cover does not
screw on the rear edge of the bottom cover also.
3.
For
instruments
(front horizontal board). For
in
They are
4.
Pry
out
5.
Plug
in
6.
Check
Serial Prefix 2740A and
The recommended replacement for MU12
for MU13
part number differs.
Serial Prefix 2742A and above:
The recommended replacement for MU12
for MU13
sockets.
the old
the new ROM or
the
is
HP
is
HP
ROM
operation
Part
Part
The
cover may
pull
off
with
serial
prefix 29428 and below, inlocate U12 and U13 onthe
instrum
The
reference designator
or
ROW
ROMs
of
the
instrument.
below:
08904-87008.
08904-87009.
easily after backing out the screw on the rear edge, back out the
with a blade-type screwdriver.
in
the correct sockets and with
If
either MU12
be
tightly secured
ents with
is
HP
Part
is
HP
Part
in
the groove of the bottom cover.
A2
assembly
serial
prefix 2948A and above, locate only U12.
is
labeled beside the IC.
the
correct pin orientation.
08904-87010. The recommended replacement
or
MU13 fails, replace the other part
08904-87011. The recommended replacement
also
if
If
its
rev.
01
JUL91
Firmware UpdatesBardware Modifications
7-9
Instrument Changes Model
7-7.
MODIFICATION
FOR
POSSIBLE
GROUND
WIRE
SHOCK HAZARD
8904A
(Serial Prefix
This information explains how to check for the possible shock hazard and how to correct it. The check
for
the shock hazard is by simple visual inspection. Corrective action, if needed, consists
the ground wire with attention paid to wrapping and soldering it
the wire should be made by someone with wire soldering skills.
2737A
On some instruments with serial prefix
wire from
been wrapped and soldered in compliance with strict safety standards.
condition does not create a safety hazard under normal use; however, a safety
hazard can develop
(1)
the connections can erode, weaken, and eventually cause the connections to
loosen. Should ground contact break,
to be at ground potential.
(2)
neutral or high lines of the power cord come in contact with the chassis
through some other fault. The chassis
With
wire will maintain a reasonable mechanical connection even though
has
and
below)
2737A
the
rear-panel line socket to
if
the following
If
the
ground wire ever sustains heavy current long enough,
With ground contact interrupted, the chassis could become “hot” if
proper wrapping and soldering of
deteriorated.
two
the
conditions occur.
the
chassis can no longer be guaranteed
then
the
and below,
metal chassis may not have
becomes a shock hazard.
ground connections,
to
the
grounding
the
solder on
the
ground
the
its solder lugs. Replacement of
This
the
solder
of
replacing
The following parts may be required
1
Description
Cable
Tie
Wire
(Green/Yellow)
I
Quantity
1
HPPart Number
0360-0036
1400-0249
81
50-291
I
9
7-10
Firmware Updates/Hardware Modifications
rev.
15DEC89
Model
8904A
Instrument Changes
Checking
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
for
the Shock
Unplug the power cord from its rear-panel socket.
Remove the instrument’s top cover by backing out the screw in the center of the rear edge of the
cover. This is a captive screw and will cause the cover to push away from the frame.
Refer to figure
is inside the rear panel in the right rear corner of the instrument beneath the red and silver
warning label.
Carefully slit the black shrink tubing over the ground wire connection to the line socket. A sharp
X-acto knife is recommended. (The shrink tubing will not be replaced.)
Inspect the soldered wire connection on both ends of the ground wire and compare the wire
wrapping to figure
the socket ground connection on the rear-panel line socket.
If the solder joints are properly wrapped and soldered, replace the top cover and make a quick
of
check
the operation of the instrument.
Hazard
7-4.
Locate the ground wire.
7-5.
One end of the wire goes
\
It
has green insulation with a yellow stripe and
to
the chassis ground lug and the other end to
/-WARNING LABEL
Figure
7-4.
’
Parts Location (Shown
/\
with
Power
BLACK WIRE
GREENVELLOW GROUND
MAIN HARNESS (GRAY)
Supply
Removed)
WIRE
rev.
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Firmware Updates/Hardware Modifications
7-11
Instrument Changes Model 8904A
GOOD WRAPPING
Wire is mechanically secure prior to
The
soldering.
three quarters
POOR
(1)
Wire is not mechanically secure prior
to soldering.
(2)
Wrap is less than three quarters turn.
(3)
Wrap
wire wrap is at least
to
one full turn.
WRAPPING
exceeds
one full turn.
~~ ~ ~~
Figure
Replacing
1.
the
Ground
Wire
If the wrap on either end of the ground wire
7-5.
Ground Wire Wrapping
________~
is
not within specification, the ground wire must
be replaced.
or
2. Remove the screw holding the ground wire to the instrument standoff. (Use a T10
T15 Torx
screwdriver as needed.)
3.
Cut the gray cable tie which secures the main wire harness to the standoff with a pair
of
diagonal
wire cutters. Avoid cutting into the insulating sheath of the harness.
4.
With the main harness free, move
5.
Heat the soldering iron. You will also need a roll of solder wick.
it
up and to the left
so
as not to interfere with soldering.
6. On the line cord socket, heat the solder on the lug where the ground wire is attached and apply
the solder wick.
At
the same time move the ground wire around and pull the ground wire out
the lug. Avoid touching any of the loose wires with the soldering iron.
7.
Cut an 8 cm (3.2 inch) length of new
inch)
of
insulation from each end of the wire.
18
gauge ground wire
(HP
8150-2919). Strip 8 mm (5/16
of
8.
Wrap and solder one end
7-5
Refer to figure
for
of
the stripped ground wire onto a new solder lug
wrapping details.
9. Insert the other end of the new ground wire into the empty lug on the line cord socket. After the
it
wire is properly wrapped, solder
in place.
7-12 Firmware Updates/Hardware Modifications
(HP
rev.
0360-0036).
15DEC89
Model 8904A Instrument Changes
NOTE
It
is
possible
ground wire.
properly wrap and solder it to a second new
10. Replace the screw in the standoff, inserting the screw through the lug with the black wire first
and then through the lug with the new ground wire. Tighten the screw.
11.
Put the main wiring harness next to the standoff and secure both together with a gray cable tie
(HP 1400-0249). Cut off the excess tie wrap lead. Make sure the box on the tie wrap is toward
the inside
12. Replace the top cover and make a quick check of the operation of the instrument.
7-8.
MODIFICATION FOR OUTPUT OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION IMPROVEMENT
of
the instrument.
that
If
it
the
22
gauge black wire may break while replacing the new
does, strip
8
mm
(5116
inch)
lug.
of
insulation from it and
(Serial Prefix
The output overvoltage protection circuit
problem. On instruments with serial prefix 2747A and below, excessive leakage
(A3CR415 to A3CR418) shifts the trip point of the circuit to a voltage too high to protect the output
against inadvertent application
No
failures due to this problem have been observed, but all instruments with serial prefix 2747A and
below should be modified.
Modify the instruments as directed below. (Refer to Service Sheet SS4
locator.)
1. Order the parts listed in the table below.
2. Replace diodes A3CR15 through A3CR18 with part number 1901-0880.
3. Replace A3R494 and A3R95 (1780s1) with part number 0698-0085 (26100).
4. Replace A3R491 and A3R493 (34.8 kR) with part number 0757-0199 (21.5 k0).
5. If the instrument has Option 002, a second output, the same modification should be made to the
A10 assembly.
2747A
I
and below)
of
high reverse voltage.
HPPartNumber
~~
0698-0085
0757-01 99
1901
-0880
of
the HP 8904A Multifunction Synthesizer has a potential
in
four clamp diodes
for
schematic and component
Parts
List
1
CD
I
Qty*
I
0
3
7
2 Fixed Resistor,
2
4
Description
Fixed Resistor,
Diode
261
21.5
I
OR
kR
rev.
15DEC89
I
*
If
the instrument has
Opt
002,
order twice this quantity.
Firmware Updates/Hardware Modifications 7-13
I
Instrument Changes Model 8904A
7-9.
MODIFICATION FOR POTENTIAL POWER SUPPLY SHORT
(Serial Prefix 2817A and below)
A
problem has been noted in HP 8904A Multifunction Synthesizers with Option
it
is
and with serial prefix 2817A and below. In these instruments
output transistors on the A10 Output Assembly (installed only in Option
cover when the instrument
insulator) on the heatsinks will wear through and could make electrical contact with the cover. Should
this occur while the instrument
power supply fuse to blow
To
prevent
installed on the inside of the bottom cover. The insulator has a peal-off adhesive backing. Place
behind the front perforations.
or
solve this problem,
is
jarred.
or
it
!!
Reference
It
If
the instrument
is
on, a
16
V
power supply may short to ground. This may cause the
may intermittently cause the following error to be displayed
Loop
Reports
it
is
recommended that an insulator
should cover any scuff marks left by the heatsinks.
is
jarred often enough, the anodization (an
Out
possible for the heatsinks on the
Of
Lock
!!
002
(a
second output)
002)
to touch the bottom
(HP
part 08904-00015)
it
be
just
7-10.
CABINET PARTS COLOR CHANGE
(Serial Prefix 2914A and above)
Serial prefix 2914A changes the color
The old color cover and accessories are no longer available.
has
serial prefixes 2913A and below, and
you
we recommend that
cabinet parts are items
order the
61-67,
NOTE
of
the instrument covers and accessories.
full
set
and items
If
your
instrument
you
must replace
of
covers and accessories. Affected
69-70
(see table
one
6-3).
of
these parts,
7-14
Firmware Updates/Hardware Modifications
rev.
15DEC89
Model
7-1
1.
8904A
MODIFICATION FOR FRONT PANEL
Instrument Changes
ASSEMBLY
(Serial Prefix 2712A
INTRODUCTION
HP
part number
Synthesizers with serial prefix
a tendency to intermittently
mechanical adjustment of front-panel parts
to
2917A)
08904-61023
contains the parts to replace the front panel in
2917A
stay
or
below. The front-panel keys in these instruments may have
down when pressed. This problem cannot usually be cured by
or
by replacement of individual parts.
HP
8904A
Multifunction
The kit is easy to install and requires no special tools. The contents of the kit are listed in table
The
A5
LCD
Display is not included in the kit and must be transferred from the old front-panel
assembly.
Qty
1
11
Table
Keycap
Screw,
7-3.Parts List
Description
3.0~6
mm,
Panhead,
for
HP 08904-61023 Bont-Panel Kit
HPPartNumber
0371 -3802
Torx,
051 5-1 851
1
CD
3
4
with Captive Lockwasher
2
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
Screw,
Flatwasher,
Hole
25x4
Plug,
mm,
3
mm
0.5
inch Diameter
Flathead, Pozidriv
ID
Display Shield
Line Switch Bracket
Keypad
Keyboard
Use standard electrostatic discharge
electrostatic-sensitive components such
blies.
Refer to the figures
figure
1.
Turn the instrument
2.
Remove the top and bottom covers by unscrewing the screw in the middle
covers. This is a captive screw and will cause the cover
in
Section
7-6
in
this
installation note for part identification and location.
off
and unplug the power cord.
(ESD)
as
NOTE
6
of
the HP 89044
precautions when working around
on the display and digital assem-
Service Manual
of
the rear edge
to
push away from the frame.
and
of
the
reu.15DEC89
Firmware UpdatesIHardware Modifications
7-15
Instrument Changes Model 8904A
Removing the Front
3. Unplug the
A5
to the
4.
Remove the top trim strip (item 67 in figure 6-5) and
front-panel frame.
5.
Remove the 10 screws (items 75 through 84 in figure 6-1, 2712A to 2917A) that secure the
front-panel assembly to the front frame (item 89).
6. Pull the front panel part way out until
the remaining wide ribbon cable at the front of the A2 Digital Assembly.) Unplug the cable from
A2
the
7. Pull the front panel further out to reveal the
and
two screws. (The screws will not be reused.)
8.
Remove the front-panel
connectors depending on the presence of Option
cable goes in which hole.
for the
9. Remove the
out of the switch’s body. When removing the keycap, do not allow the stem to flex and do not
hold the body of the switch. Pull the keycap straight out.
assembly.
74
in figure 6-1) securing the line switch to the bottom of the front panel then remove the
“HIGH”
Panel
two
connectors
LCD Display. (Refer to figure 6-3. The
outputs only.) The front panel should now be free
“LINE”
keycap from the line switch. The switch’s stem is easily snapped
on
the top front edge of the A2 Digital Assembly that are attached
two
two
it
is easy to access AlW1. (Refer to figure 6-1. AlWl is
two
T-8
BNC
connectors from the front panel. (There may be four,
002
and Option 004.) Be sure to identify which
(A
simple identification scheme
cables are labeled as P/O A5.)
side strips (items 61 and 62) from the
Torx screws with lockwashers (items 73
is
to put the nut back on the connectors
of
the instrument.
two,
or
or
no
pulled
10. Press the new, unlabeled keycap
Transferring the
11.
Remove the four Torx screws with lockwashers (items 44, 45, 49, and 51 in figure 6-3) securing
the old display shield (item 39) to the old front panel and remove the display shield.
12. Remove the four Torx screws with lockwashers (items
A5 LCD Display to the old front panel and remove the display. (The screws will not be reused.)
13. Remove the four Torx screws and captive lockwashers securing the new display shield to the new
front panel and temporarily remove the new display shield.
14. Install the LCD display on to the new front panel securing
captive lockwashers
15. Re-install the new display shield on to the new keyboard with the four screws and captive
lockwashers removed in step 13. Alignment of the shield
up as high as the screw slots will allow. Tighten the screws to
A5
LCD
Display
(HP
0515-1851) from the kit. Tighten the screws to 0.6 N.m (5 inelb).
(HP
0371-3802) on the line switch.
40
is
through 43 in figure 6-3) securing the
it
with the four new screws and
critical. The shield should be pulled
1.1
N.m
(9
in.lb).
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rev.
15DEC89
Model 8904A Instrument Changes
Installing the Front
Panel
16. Remove any existing, unneeded hole plugs from the new front-panel assembly.
17. Install the line switch bracket supplied in the kit
A
herein) on to the line switch using the two Pozidriv screws supplied in the kit
items 143 and 144). Tighten the screws to 0.6 N.m
18.
Install the line switch bracket on to the front frame using two of the screws (items 84 and 145
(HP
08904-00022, item 142 in figure 7-6, Detail
(HP
(5
in.lb).
0515-2028,
in figure 7-6) securing the old front panel to the frame (item 89). Do not tighten the screws at
this time.
19. Connect the wide ribbon cable (AlW1 in figure
1)
from the new keyboard to the front of the
Digital Assembly. Be careful not to bend any pins.
20. Place the new front panel into the frame and loosely secure the assembly
to
the frame on the top
and sides with the original screws. Check that the cables to the front panel and the line switch
keycap are positioned correctly before pushing the front panel completely into the frame.
21.
Tighten the screws in the frame in the following sequence: item 76,
Tighten the screws to 1.3 N.m
(11
in.lb).
If
the top screws bind, remove the front panel and
80,
81,
75, 78, 77, then 79.
repositioning the display shield installed in step 15.
22. Position the line switch in the frame and the hole in the front panel then tighten the securing
screws (items 84 and 145). Tighten the screws to
1.3
N.m
(11
in.lb).
23. Re-install the BNC connectors to the new front panel as applicable. Be sure the connectors
to the proper front-panel holes.
A2
try
go
24.
Reconnect the
Final Assembly and Testing
two
connectors from the A5 LCD Display to the A2 Digital Assembly.
25. Re-install the top and side trim strips and the covers.
26. Check the general functioning of the instrument by performing the Basic Functional Checks in
the
Operation and Calibration Manual.
Also, check the functioning of all front-panel keys and
the line switch.
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Firmware Updates/Hardware Modifications
7-1
7
Instrument Changes Model
8904A
7-18
Figure
Firmware UpdatesIHardware Modifications
7-6.Dont-Panel Assembly,
(2923A
and above)
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HP8904A Table of Contents
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Section
8
Service
Introduction To This Section
How The Section
Safety Considerations
Service Tools, Helps, and Information
Schematic Symbology and Schematic Diagram Notes
Principles of Operation
Overall
A2 Digital Assembly
A3 Output Assembly
Troubleshooting
General
A2 Digital Assembly To A3
A2 Digital Assembly
A2 Digital Assembly
or
A10 Output Assembly
A3
Phase Synchronization (Option 005)
How To Restore the Serial Number In a Replacement A2 Digital Assembly
How To Restore Options 001. 003. and
How To Replace the Memory Backup Battery
Service Sheet
Service Sheet 2 (Output Assembly
Service Sheet
Service Sheet 4 (Output Assembly)
Service Sheet 5 (High Power Output Assembly
This section contains information for troubleshooting
8-2.
Included are principles
circuits.
HOW
THE SECTION
Section 8 contains the following:
0
Safety Considerations
0
Service Tools, Helps, and Information
0
Schematic Symbology and Diagram Notes
e
Principles of Operation
0
Troubleshooting
0
Selected Schematic Diagrams and Component Locators (Foldouts
of
IS
ORGANIZED
Section
8
SERVICE
and
repairing the Multifunction Synthesizer.
operation, troubleshooting checks, and schematic diagrams for selected
SS1
through
SS4)
8-3.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Before
Applying
Verify that the instrument is set to match the available line voltage and that the correct fuse
An uninterrupted safety earth ground must be provided
input wiring terminals, power cord,
ground exists between the Multifunction Synthesizer and
Power
Safety
Pay attention to warnings and cautions. They must be followed both for your protection and to avoid
damage to the equipment.
Who
performed with power supplied
covers removed. Such maintenance should be performed only
trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved (for example, fire
and electrical shock). When maintenance can be performed without power
supplied, the power should be removed.
or
supplied power cord set. In addition, verify that a common
1-1
should service the instrument?
to
the instrument and with the protective
from
the main power source to the instrument
all
test equipment.
Maintenance described herein is
by
service-
is
installed.
8-
1
Service
I
WARNING
I
Model
8904A
Proper grounding
(grounding) conductor (inside
the protective earth terminal will create a potential shock hazard
result
in
personal injury. Grounding one conductor of a
is
not sufficient. Whenever it
the instrument
operation).
If
this
instrument
the autotransformer’s common terminal
the power source.
must
High voltages inside the instrument.
instrument include
harness. AC voltages
drive to
the A2 Digital Assembly.)
the
LED
Working around charged capacitors.
can still be charged even
supply.
Replacing line fuses.
rated current and of
for replacement.
do
so
could
create a
of
the instrument.
or
outside
is
likely
be made inoperative
is
to be energized via an autotransformer, make sure that
the
rear panel, power supply, and the line switch cable
as
high
as
300
display.
Do
(The
drive circuitry
if
the
instrument
Make sure
the
specified type (normal blow, time deb, etc.) are used
not use repaired fuses
shock
or
that
fire hazard.
Any interruption of
the
instrument)
that
the
protection
(that
is,
secured against unintended
is
connected to
Areas with line voltages inside
V
pp can be present
is
on the front right
Capacitors inside the instrument
is
disconnected from its source of
only 250 volt
or
short-circuited fuseholders. To
or
two
conductor outlet
has
the
earth terminal
on
fuses
with
disconnection of
been impaired,
the
the
protective
that
could
of
the
backlighting
corner
the
of
required
Disposing of the memory backup battery.
on the
circuit board under the top cover near
itself
recommended
Discharge the battery by soldering a 50 kR resistor across both battery
terminals. Complete discharge will
Under Resource Conservation Recovery
pletely discharged battery
must be responsible for individual state and country regulations for battery
disposal.
Do
instrument
devices which can be damaged
Use
when unplugging ICs from high-grip sockets.
A2
Digital Assembly
is
near the front right corner of the board.)
for
its disposal:
not unplug any boards
is
unplugged
conductive foam when removing MOS devices from sockets. Use care
is
a lithium battery. (A2
the
front of the instrument.
occur
after one year, at 25°C.
Act
is
considered “nonhazardous. However,
in
the Multifunction Synthesizer unless the
or
switched to STB Y (standby). Some boards contain
if
the board
The
memory backup battery
is
the large, horizontal
The
following procedure
(RCRA) regulations,
is
removed when the power
The
the
battery
com-
the
user
is
is
on.
8-2
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Model 8904A Service
8-4.
SERVICE TOOLS, HELPS, AND INFORMATION
Printed Circuit Board Extractor
A
Printed Circuit Board Extractor (HP 08904-00012)
of the A3 and A10 Output Assemblies.
can be pulled
off
the mounting studs.
It
hooks under the board or the metal board shield
is
supplied as part of this manual. It eases removal
so
the board
Assembly, Parts, and Cable Locations
The exploded view drawings at the end of Section 6 will assist in locating circuit board assemblies,
cables, and mechanical hardware.
For
the A3 and A10 assemblies only, the locations
boards are shown adjacent to the schematic diagram on the appropriate service sheet. The part reference
is
designator
the A3 assembly.
Replaceable Parts,
letter.
the assembly designator plus the part designator.
For
specific component descriptions and ordering information, refer
in Section
6.
Mechanical chassis
of
individual components mounted on printed-circuit
For
example, A3R9
parts
have reference designators with no prefix
is
resistor R9
to
Table
on
6-3,
Other Service Documents
Service Notes, Manual Updates, and other service literature are available through Hewlett-Packard.
to
For further information about Manual Updates, refer
Volume 1, paragraph
1-11.
Recommended Test Equipment and Accessories
Test equipment and test accessories required to maintain the Multifunction Synthesizer are listed
Table
1-2.
Equipment other than that listed may be used if it meets the listed critical specifications.
8-5.
SCHEMATIC SYMBOLOGY AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM NOTES
Table 8-1 summarizes the symbology used in presenting many devices found in the instrument. The
logic symbols used in this manual are based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) in IEEE-STD 91-1984,
purchased from:
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
345
East 47th Street
New
York,
NY
Graphic Symbols
10017
for
Logic
finctions.
in
This publication may be
8-3
Service
Board Board Board measuring aid (metal indicates circled letter
Assefnb
Circuit
functional
Socket
designation
on A2
ly
Table
8-1.
Schematic Diagram Notes
Test points: symbols
are numbered for easy
correlation to schematic
diagrams. procedures.
and component location
diagrams. Connection to inf ormat ion; this example).
circuit signifies number Look for same
Model
(1
of
11)
Interconnect
information;
Circled letter
with adjacent
number indicates
circuit-path
continuation to
Plug-in sheet
pin of socket on the indicated
another service
(3.
in
8904A
Wire'color code.
Code
used
(MIL-STD-661)
is the same
as the resistor
color code.
First number
identifies the
base color.
second number
the wider stripe,
and the third
number the
narrower stripe.
Example:
Seriai Prefix
instrument to
which Schematic
directly applies.
*
denotes white base.
yellow wide stripe. as shown. commonly selected value.
violet narrow stripe
of
Reference
designations
within outlined
assemblies are
abbreviated. Full
designation includes
assembly number:
for example.
Rl
of
assembly
is
A2RI.
A2
Designations
other components Value selected for best operation
are complete Value shown
of
Connector symbols within
the borderlines of board
assemblies signify
connections to the assembly
which are separate
from those made through
the integral plug part
of
the assembly.
Asterisk indicates factory
selected components.
Srrt4nn
"""___..
<\
",
.
is
(See
average or most
information.
Solder point
numbered.
ss2
\
'Large numbers
in lower
right
schematic diagrams
are service
sheet numbers.
corners
of
8-4
Model
8904A
Service
Table
Values for all components are marked
*
0
-0-
Asterisk denotes a factory-selected value. Value shown is typical. See Section V.
Tool-aided adjustment.
Encloses front-panel designation.
Encloses rear-panel designation
Circuit assembly borderline
Other assembly borderline.
Heavy line with arrows indicates path and direction of main signal
Heavy dashed line with arrows indicates path and direction of main feedback.
Indicates stripline (Le..
8-1.
Schematic Diagram Notes
in
units of farads, henries, and ohms unless otherwise specified.
RF
transmission line above ground).
(2
of
11)
F-
U
c
m
-4
12
Wiper moves toward cw with clockwise rotation of control (as viewed from shaft or
knob).
Numbered Test Point
measurement aid provided.
Encloses wire
First number identifies the base color, second number identifies the wider stripe, and
the third number identifies the narrower stripe, e.g.,
wide stripe, violet narrow stripe.
A
direct conducting connection to earth, or a conducting connection to a structure
that has a similar function (e.g., the frame of an air, sea, or land vehicle).
A
conducting connection to a chassis or frame.
Common connections.
Letter = off-page connection.
Number
In the example, signal flow is continued on Service Sheet
marked
Number (only) = on-page connection
or
cable color code. Code used is the same as the resistor color code.
(917)
All
like-designation points are connected.
=
Service Sheet number for off-page connection.
denotes white base, yellow
12,
at the point
8-5
Service Model
8904A
-L
4
,,
322
'I
-
J.
Y
T
,,
1
Table
,,
Indicates multiple paths represented by only one line. Letters or names identify individual paths. Numbers indicate number
Coaxial or shielded cable.
Ferrite bead. (Increases the self-inductance of the conductor passing through the
bead.)
Relay. Contact moves in direction
Indicates a pushbutton switch with a momentary
Feedthrough capacitor. (Acts as a feedthrough terminal when mounted on a chassis
or a frame.)
8-1.
Schematic Diagram Notes
(3
of
11)
of
paths represented by the line.
of
arrow when energized.
(ON)
position.
4
Indicates a PIN diode.
Indicates a current regulation diode.
Indicates a voltage regulation diode.
Indicates a capacitive (varactor) diode.
Indicates a Schottky (hot-carrier) diode.
Light-emitting diode.
Multiple transistors in a single package-physical location
package outline on schematic.
Identification of logic families as shown (in this case,
ECL).
of
the pins is shown in
8-6
Model
8904A
Service
llzble
8-1.
Schematic Diagram Notes
(4
of
11)
DIGITAL SYMBOLOGY REFERENCE INFORMATION
Input and Output Indicators
Implied Indicator-Absence of polarity indicator (see below) implies that the active
state is a relative high voltage level. Absence
plies that the active state is a relative high voltage level at the input
Polarity Indicator-The active state
Dynamic Indicator-The active state is a transition from a relative low to a relative
high voltage level.
Inhibit Input-Input that, when active, inhibits (blocks) the active state outputs
digital device.
is
of
negation indicator (see below) im-
a relatively low voltage level.
or
output.
of
a
Analog Input-Input that
Polarity Indicator used with Inhibit Indicator-Indicates that the relatively low level
signal inhibits (blocks) the active state outputs of a digital device.
Output Delay-Binary output changes state only after the referenced input (m) returns to its inactive state
tion symbols).
Open Collector Output.
Open Emitter Output.
is
a continuous signal function (e.g., a sine wave).
(m
should be replaced by appropriate dependency
or
func-
Three-state Output-Indicates outputs can have a high impedance (disconnect) state
in addition to the normal binary logic states.
8-7
Service Model
8904A
c
8
21
zm
=1
=m
Table
Combinational Logic Symbols and Functions
Summing Junction-Outputs added together at a common point.
AND-All inputs must be active for the output to be active.
OR-One or more inputs being active will cause the output to be active.
Logic Threshold-m or more inputs being active will cause the output to be active
(replace m with a number).
EXCLUSIVE OR-Output will be active when one (and only one) input is active.
m and only m-Output will be active when m (and only m) inputs are active (replace
m with a number).
Logic Identity-Output will be active only when all or none of the inputs are active
(Le., when all inputs are identical, output will be active).
Amplifier-The output will be active only when the input
polarity or logic indicator at input or output to signify inversion).
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Schematic Diagram Notes
SYMBOLOGY
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(5
of
11)
is
active (can be used with
x-Y
(Functional Labels)
MUX
DEMUX
CPU
Signal Level Converter-Input level(s) are different than output level(s).
Bilateral Switch-Binary controlled switch which acts as an on/off switch to analog
or binary signals flowing in both directions. Dependency notation should be used
to indicate affecting/affected inputs and outputs. Note: amplifier symbol (with dependency notation) should be read to indicate unilateral switching.
Coder-Input code
The following labels are to be used as necessary to ensure rapid identification of
device function.
Multiplexer-The output is dependent only on the selected input.
Demultiplexer-Only the selected output is a function
Central Processing Unit
(X)
is
converted to output code (Y) per weighted values or a table.
of
the input.
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Sequential Logic Functions
Monostable-Single shot multivibrator. Output becomes active when the input be-
comes active. Output remains active (even if the input becomes inactive) for a period
of time that is characteristic of the device and/or circuit.
Oscillator-The output is a uniform repetitive signal which alternates between the
high and low state values.
only if the input is in the active state.
Flip-Flop-Binary element with
is set, its outputs will be in their active states. When the flip-flop is reset, its outputs
will be in their inactive states.
Toggle Input-When active, causes the flip-flop to change states.
Set Input-When active, causes the flip-flop to set.
Reset Input-When active, causes the flip-flop to reset.
J
Input-Analogous to set input.
8-1.
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DIGITAL SYMBOLOGY
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If
an input is shown, then the output will be active if an
(6
of
11)
two
stable states, set and reset. When the flip-flop
K
D
+m
-m
-m
-m
(Functional Labels)
mCNTR
K
Input-Analogous to reset input.
Data Input-Always enabled by another input (generally a C input-see Dependency
Notation). When the
flip-flop; a low level will reset the flip-flop. Note: strictly speaking, D inputs have no
active or inactive states-they are just enabled or disabled.
Count-Up Input-When active, increments the contents (count) of a counter by
counts (m is replaced with a number).
Count-Down Input-When active, decrements the contents (count) of a counter by
“m”
counts
Shift Right (Down) Input-When active, causes the contents of a shift register to
shift to the right or down “m” places
Shift Left (Up) Input-When active, causes the contents
to the left or up
The following functional labels are to be used as necessary in symbol build-ups to
ensure rapid identification of device function.
Counter-Array of flip-flops connected to form a counter with modules
placed with a number that indicates the number of states:
(m
For the four functions shown
D
input is dependency-enabled, a high level at D will set the
is replaced with a number).
(m
is replaced with a number).
“m”
places
(m
is replaced with a number).
NOTE
above,
if
m
is
of
a shift register to shift
one,
it is omitted.
5
CNTR,
10
CNTR, etc.).
m
(m
“m”
is re-
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11)
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SREG
ROM
RAM
Crn
Gm
Vm
DIGITAL SYMBOLOGY
Sequential
Register-Array of unconnected flip-flops that form a simple register or latch.
Shift Register-Array of flip-flops that form a register with internal connections that
permit shifting the contents from flip-flop
Read Only Memory-Addressable memory with read-out capability only.
Random Access Memory-Addressable memory with read-in and read-out
capability.
Dependency Notation
Control Dependency-Binary affecting input used where more than a simple AND
relationship exists between the
only with D-type flip-flops).
Gate (AND) Dependency-Binary affecting input with an AND relationship to those
inputs or outputs labeled with the same identifier. The m is replaced with a number
or letter (the identifier).
OR
outputs labeled with the same identifier. The m is replaced with a number or the
letter (the identifier).
Logic
Functions (Cont’d)
Dependency-Binary affecting input with an
REFERENCE
C
INFORMATION
to
flip-flop.
input and the affected inputs and outputs (used
OR
relationship
to
those inputs or
mAm
ENm
Xm
Mm
Zm
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Address Dependency-Binary affecting inputs of affected outputs. The m prefix is
replaced with a number that differentiates between several address inputs, indicates
dependency, or indicates demultiplexing of address inputs and outputs. The m suffix
indicates the number of cells that can be addressed.
Enable Dependency-Binary affecting input which, when active enables all outputs.
When inactive open-collector and open-emitter outputs are
puts are at an external high impedance state.
When the enable input affects only certain inputs and outputs, they will be numbered
to indicate the logic connection.
Transmission Dependency-Binary affecting input which bidirectionally connects de-
pendent inputs and outputs.
Mode Dependency-Binary affecting input used to indicate that the effects of partic-
ular inputs and outputs of an element depend on the mode in which the element
is operating. The m is replaced with a number or letter (the identifier).
Interconnection Dependency-Indicates the existence of internal logic connections
between inputs, outputs, internal inputs, and/or internal outputs. The m is replaced
with a number (the identifier).
Comma-AND Function.
Slant-OR Function.
NOTE
The identifier (m) is omitred
dency relationship of rhat kind in a particular device. When this is done, the
pendency indicator itself
(dependent) input or output.
if
it is one-that is, when there is only one depen-
(G,
C,
EN,
or
V)
is used to prefix or suffix the affected
off,
and three-state out-
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Notes
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Active Active State-A binary physical or logical state that corresponds to the true state
Schmitt Trigger-Input characterized by hysteresis; one threshold for positive going
signals and a second threshold for negative going signals.
of an input, an output, or a function. The opposite
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of
the inactive state.
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OR
GATE
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H
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(9
of
11)
NAND GATE
OR
GATE WITH
INVERTED INPUTS
NOR GATE
ABX
B
AND GATE WITH
INVERTED INPUTS
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ACTIVE LEVELS
ACTIVE
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ACTIVE HIGH inputs and outputs are indicated by the ab-
sence of the polarity indicator symbol.
ACTIVE
ence
EDGE SENSITIVE (low-to-high) inputs are indicated by the
presence of the dynamic indicator symbol
Notes
(10
of
11)
LOW
inputs and outputs are indicated by the pres-
of
the polarity indicator symbol
(
h).
(
+).
Edge Sensitive
High-to-Low
Edge Sensitive
-OUTPUT Delayed Output
(Active High Input)
Delayed Output
(Active Low Input)
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presence of both the dynamic indicator and the polarity indicator symbols
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OUTPUT DELAY indicator symbol
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ANALOG LINES
put becomes effective after the input signal returns to its
inactive state.
INHIBIT indicator symbol
active, inhibits (blocks) the output(s) from achieving their
active states (the outputs remain inactive).
ANALOG indicator symbol
an analog input or output.
(
+
’.
(7
)
shows that the out-
(+)
indicates an input that, when
(n)
indicates a line that has
NONLOGIC CONNECTION
The Nonlogic Connection symbol
tion that does not carry any logic information.
(X)
indicates a connec-
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The input that controls or gates other inputs is labeled with a C or a
followed by an identifying number.
The controlled or gated input or output is labeled with the same number.
In this example, 1 is controlled by G1.
When a V input is active, the output will be in its active state. With the
V
input inactive, the device functions as
When the
When the
becomes
circuit.
EN
EN
a
high impedance, effectively removing that device from the
input
input
Diagram
is
active, the output
is
inactive, the three-state output
Notes
(11
of
11)
if
the V input doesn’t exist.
is
enabled to function normally.
(V
),
in this case,
G,
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL
ADDRESS
When the
directionally connected together. When X1 is inactive, the connection is
broken.
When the controlled or gated input or output already has a functional
label
number.
If
the input or output
then the identifying numbers of each gate or control input will appear
separated by commas.
When
value of the 1 and
have a functional value, that value will be prefixed by the identifying
letter.
X1
input is active, the associated input-output pair are bi-
(D
is used here), that label
is
affected by more than one gate or control input,
GA
is active, the active address line
2
binary inputs. When the controlled address lines
will
be prefixed by the identifying
(0
through
3)
is the decoded
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PRINCIPLES
OF
OPERATION
OVERALL
What the Multifunction Synthesizer Can
The
HP
8904A Multifunction Synthesizer is a general purpose function generator which can output
complex signals based on combinations
sine
sawtooth
triangle
Control over these signals includes:
frequency,
amplitude,
phase.
Signals can (with Option
are:
AM DSB
FM pulse
@M
and
001)
be combined by summation and/or modulation. The modulation formats
Do
of
six waveforms:
square
noise
dc
Long, complex sequences can (with Option
tones
DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency)
digital
Channel A can (with Option
timing
frequency
amplitude
phase
All of the above signal combinations can (with Option
ports can be single-ended
How
Waveforms Are Generated
Waveforms are generated by a numerical synthesis technique. The heart of the synthesizer
digital waveform synthesis integrated circuit (DWSIC).
continuous stream of numbers which represent instantaneous levels of the waveform. This "digital"
waveform
for each output port). The analog signal is conditioned by high-performance (but conventional) analog
circuitry and routed to the output connector. The conditioning circuits include
to remove DAC switching noise, filters to remove quantization noise (that is, smooth the transitions
between samples from the DAC), amplifiers to boost the maximum output, and attenuators to increase
the outputs dynamic range.
is
then converted to an analog signal by a digital-to-analog converter
003)
or
floating.
be phase-continuous fast-hopped with external control
001)
be output based on:
002)
of:
be output to a second port. The output
For
each channel, the DWSIC generates a
or
DAC (one converter
a
sample-and-hold
is
a single
Figure
Options
8-1
is
a conceptual block diagram
001,
002,
or
003.
The blocks indicate conceptually how tlie
of
the simplest configuration of the instrument-one without
data
is
handled.
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The standard instrument has only one channel-Channel
available waveforms. Four of the waveforms (sine, sawtooth, triangle,
have a frequency and phase which can be controlled. The level of all waveforms can be controlled.
(Level is controlled in both the DWSIC and the analog output circuits.)
The
The DWSIC, in response to front-panel
generates the basic waveforms (in their
(still in digital form) as requested, and delivers them to the appropriate digital-to-analog converter.
A
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Figure
DWSIC
PHASE
FREOUENCY
8-1.
Conceptual
Block
Diagram
or
HP-IB inputs directed
digital
form) for each channel, modulates and combines them
of
a Standard Instrument
A.
Channel A can output one of the six
and
square) are periodic and thus
to
the instrument’s internal computer,
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enough to illustrate general concepts such as
AM
FREO DATA
CLOCK
DATA
8-2
shows a one-channel portion
0
generation of a basic sine wave
0
setting and modulating
0
setting and modulating
0
setting and modulating
2
FREOUENCY
ADDER PHASE
c-
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0
its
its
its
P
C’
+
.
of
the
phase
frequency
amplitude
LATCH
-0
DWSIC.
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P
The diagram
7
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is
highly simplified but detailed
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Figure
of
Operation (Overall)
8-2.
Simplified Diagram
of
One Channel
of
the
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In many ways the figure resembles an analog function generator, and
visualize DWSIC operation using this analogy. (For example, the Waveform Table
it
may be helpful at times to
is
analogous to an
analog shaping circuit.) However, in the DWSIC all signal lines carry signal information as binary
codes. Thus, the “waveforms” shown in the following figures are not really voltage-versus-time plots but
are coded-value-versus-time plots. Conversion to an analog signal occurs at the output
of
the DWSIC
and is not shown in Figure 8-2.
It should be noted in Figure 8-2 that each interconnect line in the diagram generally represents a data
bus several bits wide.
Generating Staircases in the Phase Accumulator
Look first at the Phase Accumulator and Latch in Figure 8-2. The Phase Accumulator is a binary
adder-its output is the
sum
P+Q. The output of the Phase Accumulator
is
the
data
(D) input
of
the
Latch. This input is clocked through the latch once each period of the Clock input. The output of the
latch feeds back to the
For purposes
of
illustration, assume all data is carried on four-bit buses. Also assume that inputs to the
Frequency Adder are constants
(The Frequency Adder will be discussed later.) P can theoretically take on values between 0 and
or
15
(in decimal). This constant represents a fixed frequency
the Latch outputs the sum
Q
input
of
the Phase Accumulator.
so
that the P input of the Phase Accumulator
as
will be seen shortly. Each clock period
of
the input P and the output of the Phase Accumulator
is
a four-bit constant
of
the previous
P.
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clock period.
For example, if
outputs
15fl.
6+1=7
At
Accumulator increments once each clock period. Fig-re
shows what happens when P=2 and
P=l
and the Latch output for the last clock period was 6, the Phase Accumulator
on the next clock period, 7+1=8 on the next, and
so
forth until the output reaches
this time, the output goes to 0 since Phass Accumulator discards carries.
8-3
illustrates the resulting staircase and
3.
From
0
the Phase
also
15
15
0
0
--
P=
P=2
P=3
t
1
t
Figure
8-3.
The
Output
of
the Phase
Accumulator
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and
3
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is
an interesting case. The count sequence (in decimal) is
4,
7,
10, 13,
In general, if
0,
etc. The Latch outputs three uneven staircases that repeat every
P
is
not 0 but is small compared to the number of possible states
0,
3,
6,
9,
12,
15,
2,
5,
8,
11, 14, 1,
16
clock periods.
(16
in the current
example), the Latch outputs a series of staircases (sometimes uneven) with a frequency equal to the
Clock frequency
Adding Phase Shift
x
P
+
16.
F’rom the Latch the waveform
data
is
added
to
the
@M
Data in the Phase Adder.
If
the
@M
Data
is
constant (assumed still to be four bits), the waveform data is shifted (delayed) by the constant. Figure
8-4
illustrates the delay generated by a Phase Adder P input of
input to the Phase Adder. (The
Generating a Sine Wave
So
far the “waveform”, still a numerical representation,
waveforms available at the channel outputs.
ramp.) To convert the staircase into a sine wave, the
Q
input to the Phase Adder
(After
analog conversion and filtering, the waveform is a
data
is
from the Phase Adder
P=O,
1,
and 2 where P is the @M Data
is
the bottom waveform of Figure
a staircase. The staircase itself
is
fed into the Waveform
8-3.)
is
one of the
Table (a look-up table resident in a read-only memory (ROM)) which digitally shapes the staircase.
Input the value of the staircase into the table and the ROM outputs the corresponding magnitude of
a sine wave.
The process
the Phase Accumulator
constant
is
illustrated in Figure
0.
is
the constant
8-5.
In the first example the frequency data into the P input of
3,
and the
P=O
@M
Data into the P input
of
the Phase Adder is the
t
a
15
0
Figure
8-4.
The Output
8-18 Principles of Operation (Overall)
P=
1
P=2
of
the Phase Adder
for
P=O,
1,
and
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5
BITS
6
BITS
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of
the Waveform Table with Data Bus Widths
~ ~ ~~
:t
of
4,
5,
and 6 Bits
With a four-bit data bus, the poor resemblance to a sine wave is apparent. With only four-bit
quantization, the resolution
quantization states by increasing the width of the data buses. Examples of
also illustrated in Figure
is
very coarse. A vast improvement
8-5.
In the instrument, the bus width used in the DWSIC is actually 12 bits;
is
made by increasing the number of
5
and 6 bit data buses are
the total number of quantization levels is 212=4096.
Controlling Amplitude
The Amplitude Multiplier scales (by digital multiplication) the amplitude of the waveform data by the
factor on the AM Data bus, thus controlling the signal level. For CW outputs the scaling covers a 2:l
range. Further level control occurs in the analog output circuitry.
Further
Digital
Waveform
Processing with Options
Thus far, all data inputs have been assumed to be constants which control frequency, phase, and
amplitude. In practice the data inputs may vary with time and thus modulate the waveforms. This
001.
feature requires Option
In the Fkequency Adder, the Frequency Data is held constant to set the
CW frequency; the FM Data can be varied to generate FM. In the Phase Adder, QM Data
generate QM. In the Amplitude Multiplier, the AM Data is held constant to set the
CW
level
be varied .about the level constant to generate AM.
In addition to modulation, waveforms from other channels can be summed (digitally, of course) with
channel one to create waveforms of specific shapes and characteristics. Implementation of these
additional capabilities
Figure
8-6
also shows a second output channel which
illustrated in Figure
8-6.
is
included as Option
002.
If
Option 002
is
without Option 001, any of the six basic waveforms can be generated at the second output independent
or
of the first output, but neither output can be modulated
summed.
is
varied to
or
it
is
added
can
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of
Operation (Overall)
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0
Block
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LEVEL
PHASE
FREOUENCY
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CHANNEL
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Analog Waveform Processing
The analog waveform processing block diagram is shown in figure
have a second, identical output assembly. The DAC receives digital inputs from the instrument’s
controller and converts them to an analog voltage. Because the DAC output has significant switching
transients, each new output
Sampler.
The Low-Pass Filter is needed to accurately construct the sample-generated waveform. For smooth
waveforms, such as sinewaves, a sharp-cutoff filter is selected its
For waveforms less smooth, such as triangle waves
with a
The Audio Amplifier has 19
distortion. Attenuator
large level range control in the DWSIC and thereby maintains waveform fidelity at low levels.
3
dE3
corner of
230
1
can be programmed for
D7E
8-7.
Analog
is
sampled after settling. The Sampler Amplifier buffers the output
kHz.
dEl
gain and passes signals up to
Output
0,
6,
Block
Diagram
8-7.
Instruments with Option
3
dl3
corner is approximately
or
tone bursts, a low-overshoot filter is selected
600
kHz
with good flatness and low
12,
or
24
dB
attenuation. It reduces the need for
670
002
of
the
kHz.
The Floating Output Amplifier
float mode, either the high
10
V
while the signal from the instrument itself appears on the other output. Output impedance is
50R.
Attenuator 2 can be programmed for 0 or
Both the high and low outputs are protected from inadvertent application of a large reverse voltage by
the Overvoltage Detector and Relay. When a large output voltage is sensed the Overvoltage Detector
opens the relay. The relay is reset by the instrument’s controller when any key
overvoltage condition has been removed.
If the instrument has Option
transformer (not shown in figure
limits the useable frequency range and fidelity
Interrelationship
Figure
tionship.
8-8
of
the Circuit Assemblies
and figure
8-8.1
is
a single-ended-to-differential converter with a gain of 1.12. In its
or
the low output (not shown in the block diagram) can be floated up to
48
dB.
is
pressed if the
006
(balanced output), Output 1 is floated by means of a balancing
8-7).
The transformer provides a true balanced
of
the various non-sinusoidal waveforms.
diagrams the assemblies by assembly number and shows their interrela-
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Operation (Overall)
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Instrument Assemblies (Serial prefix
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and above)
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General
The
A2
Digital Assembly creates the output waveforms as a series of digital codes (via its DWSIC) and
performs the overall control and functioning of the instrument (via its microprocessor). Specific tasks
include
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control the instrument’s general operation
e
create the digital waveforms
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distribute waveform
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control the programmable analog circuits (attenuators, filters, etc.)
e
retain instrument settings in
e
backup
e
process keyboard, HP-IB, digital port, and overvoltage interrupts
0
scan the keyboard when a key press
e
interface with
e
generate the reference clocks
e
switch between internal and external references
e
control the beeper
e
generate and time the display backlight
e
control the front-panel displays and annunciators
e
output waveform
RAM
at power down
HP-IB
data
to
data
to the digital port
the proper output
RAM
is
detected
Service
Because some circuits on the assembly are proprietary and because the assembly is available
as
an exchange assembly, a schematic diagram with detailed theory and troubleshooting has not
to
been provided. Troubleshooting procedures to isolate a fault
the assembly can be found in the
troubleshooting section of this manual.
Principles of Operation
(A2) 8-23
Service Model 8904A
A3
OUTPUT ASSEMBLY (Service Sheets 1 through
4)
General
The A3 Output Assembly converts the digitally encoded waveform from the digital waveform synthesis
integrated circuit (DWSIC) on the A2 Digital Assembly to a precise
Instruments with Option 002 have a second Output Assembly (designated A10) which
to A3.
For
troubleshooting purposes the
two
Output Assemblies can be interchanged
node-for-node. Specifically, the Output Assembly contains:
0
the digital-to-analog converter
0
a track-and-hold circuit
0
clean up filters
0
amplifiers and attenuators
0
reverse power protection
and
useable analog signal.
is
or
identical
compared
Digital-to-Analog Converter (Service Sheet
IC U6 is a 12 bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC).
magnitude proportional to the weighted 12 bit input data from DWSIC via latches U4
data
is
output to the latches at a 1.6777216
clock the data to the DAC. Clocking of the latches
1)
Its
function
MHz
clock rate. The latches hold the
is
delayed 60 ns by U16 for optimum synchronization
is
to generate current with a
and
data
until
of the DAC and the following Track-and-Hold Circuit.
The output of the DAC is converted to a voltage by the series combination of resistors R210, R224,
and R221. R224 (DAC Level) is adjusted to give the correct waveform amplitude. Connector 54 is a
convenient point for testing the DAC when jumper 5201
Track-and-Hold Circuit (Service Sheet
1)
After data is placed on the input of the DAC, the DAC requires
settling before
its
output is valid. The Track-and-Hold circuit following the DAC stores (holds) the
is
moved to connect point 2 to point 3.
300
ns (that is, one-half clock period)
DAC’s previous valid output on a capacitor (C219 at the input of the Sampler Amplifier) for 300 ns
while the DAC with its new input data settles. Then the DAC’s output
is
sampled
and
tracked for
ns.
The Track-and-Hold Circuit can be divided into three parts:
0
Sampler Drive
0
Sampler Switch
0
Sampler Amplifier
U5. New
it
is time to
300
8-24
Sampler
The Sampler Drive must provide sufficient current through transformer
diodes (U201A,
Drive
B,
C, and
T1
to turn on hard the sampler
F)
in the Sampler Switch. When the sampler diodes are on, the voltage at
the DAC output transfers to capacitor C219 at the input of the Sampler Amplifier. Operation of the
Sampler Drive is most easily seen by referring to the simplified schematic of Figure 8-9.
Principles of Operation (A3)
Model
8904A
Service
FROM
(HIGH TRUE)
R202 t15V
4
c221 CR206 CR203
CLOCK
SYNC U2A
HI
-
R226
Figure
Differential input transistors
U2A
(the Clock Sync flip-flop). The emitter current
mA current source. (The current source is
Diode
CR207
thermally tracks the base-emitter junction of
0205
0201
4)
8-9.
R206
-
b
61
Simplified Diagram
(Q205
and
c208
II
Q206)
Q207
c207
TI
-
I
II
-
+bV
-15V
are driven in complement by the outputs of D flip-flop
and
source.) The current from the current source alternates between
0206
Q206
R204
I
is
supplied by a common
+15V
0202
R205
-
-
tI
and
-
dl
of
the Sampler Drive
for
Q205
associated parts in the main schematic diagram.
Q207
to
thermally compensate the current
Q205
and
Q206
each half clock period.
10
Diodes
CR205
transformer
Capacitor
Q203
Sampler
The Sampler Switch connects the
cycle; the Sampler Switch
CR202
and
CR203
clamp the collectors to
T1;
Q203
and
C201
forces the junction of
with a fixed dc offset.
Switch
clamp the collectors of
+lOV.
Q201
Q204
similarly drive
R201
C205
performs a similar function to the other half of the circuit.
DAC
to
is
open during “hold”. The switches are diodes
are switched by the Sampler Drive through
When the switch diodes are
2.7V.
The charge on
C214
off,
diodes
CR212
has no effect when the switch diodes are on, but provides a strong initial
backbias to the switch diodes as they turn
Q205
and
Q206
and
and
to approximately
Q202
are emitter followers which drive one side
the
opposite side of
R202
to follow the bases and emitters of
T1
but are
+6V; CR204
180”
out of phase.
Q201
and
of
and
the Sampler Amplifier during the “sample” half of the clock
U201A,
B,
C,
and
F.
They
T1.
and
CR208
charge capacitor
C214
to approximately
off.
Principles
of
Operation
(A3)
8-25
Service Model 8904A
+15V +15v
&
R213
I
DAC-ANLSA’LIPLER
DAC-ANLSA’LIPLER
r
r
;+(f\;
I
I I
L----I
-1
-1
Sampler Amplifier
The Sampler Amplifier must accurately track the DAC output voltage when the Sampler Switch is
closed and faithfully hold the sampled voltage when the switch
example, square and ramp) the DAC output may change abruptly several volts; these transitions must
pass through the Sampler Amplifier without distortion.
Refer
traces. The capacitor which holds the sampled voltage from the DAC
unity-gain amplifier which presents
the “hold” period), responds quickly and stably to
drive the load at
c201
II
11
R216
R216
iz
Figure
to
the simplified schematic of Figure
its
8-10.
output.
Simplified Diagram
of
the Sampler Amplifier
8-10
which shows the Sampler Amplifier without the guard
a
very ‘high impedance
a
wide variety of inputs, has no dc offset, and can
to
is
C219
tTHlS
open.
(so
LINE
IS
TRACE POTENTIAL
For
is
C219.
as
not to discharge it during
AT GUARD
some waveforms (for
It
is followed by a
+
LOW-PASS
TO
FILTER
The amplifier can be divided into
(2)
associated parts) and
a fast, lower-gain output stage (Q210 and following). The input stage assures
sufficient gain accuracy; the output stage assures quick response and output drive.
For
high-frequency signal components, capacitor C201 bypasses the input stage
at
appears
the gate of FET Q210. A high input impedance is maintained because capacitors C226 and
C225 short resistors R216 and R218 respectively to the output
follower. Both ends of R216 and
Capacitor C2 17 prevents high-frequency components from entering U203. Capacitor C224 reduces the
high-frequency stage gain to unity
For
low-frequency components, the input signal appears at the non-inverting
high, open-loop gain
of
U203 and
follow the non-inverting input.
Refer now to Service Sheet
of
current from nearby circuit
is
Leakage
most severe when the humidity
input signal at all times since
currents flow harmlessly to the guard trace.
8-26 Principles of Operation (A3)
two
main stages:
R218
move in step with the input
to
eliminate
the
unity feedback force the inverting
1.
The guard traces associated with U203 prevent
nodes
it
of different potential on
is connected to the output
its
is
high. The guard trace
(1)
a slower, high-gain input stage (U203 and
influence.
of
of
the output stage which is a unity-gain
so
no current flows through them.
(->
to
highly-sensitive nodes such as C219.
is
U202. Potentially error-producing leakage
so
that the input signal
(+)
input of U203. The
input of U203 to precisely
any
significant leakage
at the same potential as the
Model 8904A Service
Low-Pass Filters (Service Sheet
Precise construction of the analog waveform from the DAC requires careful filtering. Since the samples
from the DAC are clocked through at approximately 1.67 MHz, sampling theory dictates that a low-pass
filter of approximately 840 kHz
but
it
must be greater than 600 kHz, which
The output from the Track-and-Hold Circuit
filter) for sine waves, noise, and some types of complex waveforms (when automatically selected). The
is
filter
rolls
attenuation more than 68
(a Gaussian type filter) is automatically selected. The filter prevents ringing but limits the useable
frequency range to 50 kHz.
The
switched in complement-one
by peripheral driver U8A, which controls K10. The output of
K11. A high on
The filters can be isolated and tested manually by connecting a signal source to 55 and moving jumper
53 to connect point
connect point
flat within
off
rapidly but ripples in the stopband. Adjustments to the filter are made to keep the stopband
Sharp
Cutoff Filter
fO.O1
FLC
2
to point
dB
dB
is
switches
2
to point
3.
switched by relay K11, the Low Overshoot Filter by K10. The filters are
Audio Amplifier (Service Sheet
The Audio Amplifier has a precise gain of 8.9 (19
maximum levels of 8.9 Vpk with minimum introduction of ripple, distortion, noise,
amplifier is a discrete design of a standard inverting operational amplifier. The gain
parallel combination of R48 and R231 to R47.
2)
or
less
is
required; in practice the
is
the upper frequency limit for a sine wave.
is
filtered by the Sharp Cutoff Filter (an elliptic function
to 600 kHz and has a 3
beyond 1.07 MHz. For most other waveforms, the Low Overshoot Filter
or
the other
in
the
3,
and by connecting a signal analyzer to J6 and moving jumper 57 to
is
always in. The filter control signal on line FLC is inverted
Low
Overshoot Filter.
dB
corner at 670 kHz. Above 670 kHz the filter
3
U8A
is inverted by
dB
corner will be less than this
U8B,
which controls
2)
dB).
It
must pass signals from dc to 600 kHz and
or
dc offset. The
is
the ratio of the
The Audio Amplifier has three stages:
high-gain stage (Q20 and Q21), and
the amplifier
In the input stage the ac component
Q14. DC current flows through R49 and
providing large gain for dc and low gain for ac. The output of U9
R53. Q14 differentially sums the ac and dc signals. Components C45, C46, and R57 form a lag-lead (at
1
MHz and 10 MHz) equalization critical for stabilizing the amplifier.
Q20
is
a common-collector amplifier which drives common-base amplifier Q21 to form the intermediate
stage. Q21 drives the collector of Q16 (through Q17) which presents a high-impedance load
gives the intermediate stage high gain.
The output stage has unity gain. The complimentary transistor pair Ql8 and Q19 provide sufficient
current to drive the load. Q17 sets and thermally compensates the idle current in Ql8 and Q19. Bias
current for Q17 is generated by Q16. CR6 thermally compensates Q16.
Sine
X/X
Compensation (Service Sheet
The Sine
up to
600
for in the network’s design.
6,
12,
and
Three pi-section attenuators provide 6, 12, and
has an input impedance of
combinations of attenuation settings.
is
the junction of C40 and R49.
X/X
Compensation filter compensates the natural roll-off of the sample-generated waveforms
kHz. L11 is adjusted for best flatness at 550 kHz. The parasitic load capacitance is accounted
24
dB
Attenuators (Service Sheet
1
kR. C232 and C504 introduce a load capacitance that
(1)
an input stage (U9, Q14, and QE),
(3)
an output driver stage (Q18 and Q19). The virtual ground of
of
the input signal flows through C40 and R56 into the base of
is
amplified (and inverted) by U9. U9 functions as an integrator
is
fed into the emitter of Q14 through
(2)
an intermediate,
2)
3)
24
dB
of
programmable attenuation. Each attenuator
is
constant for all
to
Q21 and
Principles
of
Operation
(A3)
8-27
Service Model 8904A
Floating Amplifier Driver and On/Off Switch (Service Sheet
The On/Off Switch is opened for 15 ms when the Sharp Cutoff Filter is in and the frequency of the
signal is changed to prevent the ringing in the filter from getting to the instrument’s output.
The unity-gain, inverting buffer amplifier formed by U403 and U404 isolates the Floating Output
Amplifier from the Sine
a
1
kR resistance which can handle the output current from the Audio Amplifier. U404 is a current
booster stage. C401 bypasses U404 at high frequencies to stabilize the buffer
and R416 compensate the high-frequency rolloff of the Floating Output Amplifier.
Floating Output Amplifier (Service Sheet
The Floating Output Amplifier is a single-ended-to-differential converter. Conversion
by a precise combination of negative feedback, positive feedback, and cross-coupling which yields a
symmetrical differential output with high common-mode rejection and a well-defined output impedance
of 50R. The complexity of the circuit makes detailed analysis difficult.
Output transistors Q401 through Q404 boost the current drive capability of differential amplifiers U401
and U402. Constant-current sources CR423 through CR426 provide bias current
through CR407 and the bases of Q401 through Q404. CR423 through CR426 thermally compensate the
base-emitter junctions of Q401 through Q404. Q405 through Q408 shut
the latter transistors start drawing too much current to protect the amplifier. Further protection
provided by CR408 through CR411 and CR419 through CR422. C425 equalizes the phase shift through
the upper and lower portions of the amplifier for best high-frequency balance.
The +16 and -16V power supply regulators (Q300 and Q301) supply current to only the amplifier. This
minimizes the effects of the large-current needs of the amplifier on the other circuits and minimizes
distortion.
X/X
Compensation. The combination of resistors R412, R413, and R421 form
4)
3)
at
high frequencies. L401
is
for
diodes CR404
off
Q401 through Q404 when
accomplished
is
Overvoltage Protection and Output Circuits (Service Sheet
Between the Floating Output Amplifier and the output connectors are several circuits.
Balun T400 improves the balance of the Floating Output Amplifier at high frequencies where the
amplifier’s balance has deteriorated.
dB
is
read
Attenuator
by
The 48
the parasitic capacitance of the contacts of K8.
The Overvoltage Protection Circuits open the relays on the
inadvertently applied to an output connector. The circuit thus protects the instrument’s output circuits
(especially the Floating Output Amplifier). Application of a large voltage on the output
attenuation by voltage dividers R490 and R491 and R492 and R493) by comparators U400A through
U400D which are referenced to voltages from the voltage dividers R495 and R497 and R494 and R496.
Both positive and negative references are sensed on both output lines. When a comparator trips, K402A
and K402B are opened via flip-flop U2B and drivers UlOG, U8D and U8E. U2B also turns on Q33
which
CR418 protect the comparators. VR31 shifts the comparators’ outputs to a TTL level. C440 and C441
prevent arcing of the contacts of K402 when the relay is deactivating. C64, CR17, CR18, and R122
open K402 at instrument turn-on.
Components C409 through C413 and L402 prevent high-frequency parasitic signals on the high-output
line from radiating from the instrument.
Relay K404A controls the float
is
a 500, pi-section attenuator. C505 compensates the high-frequency effects of
two
the controller to generate an error message on the instrument’s display. CR415 through
or
ground state of the low-output line.
4)
output lines when a large voltage
is
sensed (after
is
8-28
Principles
of
Operation
(A3)
Model 8904A Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL
The goal of the following troubleshooting procedures is to isolate the fault to a single, replaceable
assembly. The instrument assemblies are as follows:
0
A1 Keyboard
0
A2 Digital
0
A3 Output
0
A4 Power Supply
0
A5 Display
0
A6 High Power Output (Installed only in Option 006)
0
A10 Output (Installed only in Option
The exploded drawings at the end of section 6 in the manual will assist in locating, disassembling,
and reassembling these assemblies.
002)
The troubleshooting procedures assume the failure is catastrophic.
it
specification failures,
To isolate the fault to a printed circuit board assembly,
is best to begin diagnosis by running the performance tests and adjustments.
it
is
usually necessary to check only the signals
For
subtle
or
slightly-out-of-
on the interface (interconnections) between assemblies. Specifically, this will be the interface between
the A2 Digital Assembly and one of the other assemblies. The A3
(or
A10) Output Assembly can be
troubleshot to the component level using the troubleshooting information on the schematic diagrams.
NOTE
If
the
A2 Digital Assembly
instrument’s serial number and, where applicable, Option
non-volitile memory.
The
is
replaced,
procedures to do
it
will be necessary to restore
001
andfor
this
follow
the
last troubleshooting
003
the
in
procedure.
The the troubleshooting procedures verify the signals in the:
0
A2 Digital Assembly to A3
0
A2 Digital Assembly to A1 Keyboard Assembly Interface
0
A2 Digital Assembly to A5 Display Assembly Interface
0
A3
or
A10 Output Assembly
0
A6 High Power Output
(or
A10) Output Assembly Interface
Other procedures include:
rev.15DEC89
How to Restore the Serial Number in a Replacement A2 Digital Assembly
0
How to Restore Options 001 and 003 in a Replacement A2 Digital Assembly
0
How to Replace the Memory Backup Battery
NOTE
If
the
instrument
on
one
output, swap
output assembly.
the
A2
Digital Assembly (or possibly an interconnection)
has
Option 002, a second output, and the fault appears only
the
A3 and A10 assemblies and see if the fault tracks the
If
it
does,
then
the Output Assembly
is
at fault; otherwise,
is
at fault.
Troubleshooting (General) 8-29
Service Model 8904A
A2 DIGITAL ASSEMBLY
TO
A3
(OR
A10)
OUTPUT
ASSEMBLY INTERFACE
Description
The following procedure will help identify whether an instrument failure is due to the analog output
circuits
assemblies along digital-analog lines, this procedure will also help determine which assembly (the
Digital Assembly
the interface between the
If the tests pass but the output
trace the signal to the A2 assembly. Retest the line that was faulty to determine whether the fault
in
of
or
their control inputs. Since the layout of the instrument board assemblies breaks the circuit
or
the A3
A2
or
its
interconnection to A3. Refer to Table
this procedure for a cross reference of the signal interconnections.
the instrument has Option 002 (a second output assembly, A10) and Output 1 (the output from
the A3 Output Assembly)
to Figure 8-11,
b. Check that switches 1 and 2 of the Service Switch, S1, on the
switches 3 through 10 are closed.
The reference designators called out in the procedures are for the A3 or
A1
2.
Power Supply Checks
Connect a voltmeter to the points shown in Figure 8-12,
The readings should be very close to those indicated.
3a. Clock Checks (Using an Oscilloscope)
This procedure is adequate for most
however, is more exact.
a.
Connect a dc coupled, high-impedance oscilloscope to pin 3 of U2. The waveform should be
TTL
squarewave with a period of approximately 150 ns (a frequency of 6.7 MHz).
How to Access A3 in Instruments Equipped with Option
0
Output Assembly.
is
to be checked, move the A10 Output Assembly out of the way. (Refer
002.)
A2
Digital Assembly are open and
NOTE
Power Supply Testpoints on A3
NOTE
cases.
Step 3b (which uses a counter),
or
AlO.
a
b. Connect the oscilloscope to pin 2 of U2. The waveform should be a TTL squarewave with a period
of
approximately 600 ns (a frequency of 1.68 MHz).
8-30 Troubleshooting (Digital/Output Interface)
Model
8904A
Tools:
No. 2 Pozidriv Screwdriver
Needlenose Pliers
PC Board Extractor
(included with Service Manual
HP
or order:
1.
Turn instrument
and remove bottom cover.
2.
Disconnect ribbon cable, W17. from
A1
3.
Remove hold-down screw and washer
from center of A10 Ouput Assembly
using Pozidriv screwdriver.
08904-00013)
OJ1
off,
unplug power cord
Service
\
\
4.
Pull A10 from each of its seven
mounting posts. Release each mounting
post by compressing the holding tang
on mounting post with needlenose pliers
while applying gentle upward pressure
with the PC board extractor. (Extractor
should exert pressure on metal shield,
not on PC board, except where post
does not extend through shield.)
5.
Lift A10 from instrument and carefully
lay A10 aside (coax cables will still be
connected).
6.
Replace hold-down screw (from step 3)
with spacer (found under A10) into
of
mounting hole in center
screw must be in place during
adjustment procedure for A3.
A3. This
\
\
Figure
8-1
1.
How
to
Access
A3
in
Instruments Equipped
Troubleshooting (Digital/Output Interface)
with
Option
002
8-3
I
1
Service
116.3
(to
J1
Vdc
Pin
28)
Model
8904A
,
-16.3
(to
J1
Vdc
Pin
31)
-16.3
Vdc
:to
_________--
Serial
2948A
above
Not
Opt
'Opt
+5.
lVdc
(to
J;
Pin
Prefix
and
only
006
006,
34)
~
~
,
,
,
,
I
I
I
,I:
Piis
29
and
30)
+!tt.5
Vdc
(ts
J1
Pins
26
and
27:
8-32
Figure
8-12.
Power
Supply Testpoints on
Troubleshooting (Digital/Output Interface)
A3
or
A10
rev.
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